Posting trot

Have you ever sat down (no pun intended) and thought about how correct your rising or posting in trot actually is? Rising or posting in trot is one of the first aspects we learn when starting out …

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to post trot on a horse! At Equine Helper, we're here to help you perfect this essential riding skill. Posting trot not only enhances your control and balance but also ensures the comfort and well-being of your equine companion. 1. Establishing Proper Position: Begin by sitting deep in the saddle with heels down and shoulders back. Maintain a straight but relaxed posture, keeping your eyes up and looking ahead. 2. Understanding the Trot...

Posting the trot can be a really beneficial for horse and rider. Despite its popularity, many of us find ourselves struggling to post correctly or with good rhythm. Here are some tips to help improve your posting trot technique.

BY JENN ZALA Teaching beginners is simple, and can be done without going nuts. All you have to do is guide them to create the muscle memory necessary to keep their seat and hands independent. By using a formulaic process, it’s easy to move many beginners along. Newbies are usually so excited to be on a horse […]

Let’s start with an experiment. [if you do it please leave a comment sharing how it felt:) ] Exercise: It will only take you 2 minutes. You can sit on the floor or on your bed. Sit on your he…

Imagine your body as a box with hinges at the hips. Keep your box square as you rise freely in the posting trot. This “squareness” (no tipping left or right) will help keep your horse’s body traveling straight and forward, too. —Janice Dulak Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz.

Posting (also known as the rising trot) is a riding technique used primarily in English-style horse riding, whereby the rider rises from the saddle in time with the horse's gait. This prevents the rider from being jostled around during the...

The posting trot has two distinct phases: the sitting phase and the rising phase. Here are some ways that you can perfect your posting trot.

The posting trot has two distinct phases: the sitting phase and the rising phase. Here are some ways that you can perfect your posting trot.

⚜️Equestrian Fitness Coach ⚜️ on Instagram: "Many riders not only have challenges using the core to control their horse’s tempo in the trot, but they struggle with the concept of using the core when they change from posting to sitting trot. Think of it this way. Your core should always have “tone” (positive tension). The tension in your abs should change if you are asking for slower tempo, decrease length of stride, or ask for a downward transition.When you do want to change any of the three…