🎯 Band work this week focused on shoulder blade awareness! A lot of riders don’t realise they’re riding with winged shoulder blades – where the shoulder blades lift off the ribcage instead of staying gently anchored. It might not sound like a big deal, but it can seriously affect upper body stability, rein contact, balance, and how well you absorb movement through the torso. 👀 A winged scapula often shows up as: – Shoulder blades poking out – Overuse of the neck, upper traps, or arms – Lack of