I've had a problem for years, I call it my "Right Rogue Heel" in that it lifts as I ride. You can see it clearly here...
I know that I am wonky... I have a tilted pelvis on one side and I also have a twisted spine. Bareback I sit straight a level but when my feet are in stirrups, if I push my heel down in my right foot, I always feel like the stirrup is longer and that I am leaning (despite Dom telling me my feet are level)
Anyhoo..... this morning I was riding Joey and remembered an old saying from years back, that you should be able to see your toes when you look down. I had a bit of a lightbulb moment and I don't know why I haven't looked at this before because it transpires that my "twist" seems to be from my pelvis as I actually carry my right leg a lot further back than my left in the saddle.... which explains why my heel is creeping up. This twist also explains why Dom tells me that my left leg usually sticks out further than my right. So I positioned my legs equally, turned my toes forward and sat equally.... my goodness it felt odd.... BUT my heel remained down and I didn't feel like I was tipping to the right any more. Durrr..... sometimes I really can't see the wood for the trees! I know it is going to take a while to re-train my brain and body to sit like this, but I'm sure the boys will appreciate it long term.
I know that I am wonky... I have a tilted pelvis on one side and I also have a twisted spine. Bareback I sit straight a level but when my feet are in stirrups, if I push my heel down in my right foot, I always feel like the stirrup is longer and that I am leaning (despite Dom telling me my feet are level)
Anyhoo..... this morning I was riding Joey and remembered an old saying from years back, that you should be able to see your toes when you look down. I had a bit of a lightbulb moment and I don't know why I haven't looked at this before because it transpires that my "twist" seems to be from my pelvis as I actually carry my right leg a lot further back than my left in the saddle.... which explains why my heel is creeping up. This twist also explains why Dom tells me that my left leg usually sticks out further than my right. So I positioned my legs equally, turned my toes forward and sat equally.... my goodness it felt odd.... BUT my heel remained down and I didn't feel like I was tipping to the right any more. Durrr..... sometimes I really can't see the wood for the trees! I know it is going to take a while to re-train my brain and body to sit like this, but I'm sure the boys will appreciate it long term.