trot trouble

[horse luver876]

:) hi all i am learning how to trot without stirrups and it is something that i am having a lot of trouble with any advice ?hi all i am learning to trot without stirrups and is something i am having trouble with any advice

[jUmPingIsLifE]

trotting without stirrups takes a lot of muscle. It is a very difficult thing to learn and learning it should be taken slowly.

assuming you are talking about posting trot remember that you shouldn't be TRYING to rise from the saddle, the horse does that for you let him push you up, where you need to work is letting yourself down easily. Since this takes a lot of muscle only do it for a couple trot strides and take a break. by pushing yourself while you are tired you will only bounce more and become more offbalance making things harder for you and your horse.

also when first starting it is much easier to do so on the lounge. that way you dont have to worry about where to do and just on the work you are doing.

goodluck and dont worry much about it, it takes a while to get it right!

[horse luver876]

:) thanks for the advice i will try that my instructor has me on a horse with a very smooth trot so it is hard to get a bounce out of her to bring me up

[NoviceNic]

Try to relax and never look down. Stretch your legs as long as they will go. Smile while you ride it will help no end.;)

[horse luver876]

thank i have to go go do hmwk now but in will try that:)

[TeeBrown]

A great book to read about going back to basics and learning how to ride properly with all the correct aids and explains why is Enlightened Equitation by Heather Moffet - it's great