If your seat feels unstable, uneven, or tense… this one muscle might be the reason. Your glute medius — the small but powerful muscle on the side of your hip — is one of the most important muscles for dressage riders. When it’s weak or underactive, you’ll feel: ❌ gripping through your thighs ❌ uneven seat bone pressure ❌ a wobbly lower leg ❌ collapsing through one side ❌ bouncing in transitions When it’s strong and working well, you get: ✨ a steadier, more connected seat ✨ quieter legs ✨ better
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