Hey there this is my first post so I’m probably going to ask for way too much help all in one go!
I am an adult returning to riding and after 20+ years off I finally bought another horse. He is the nicest, kindest boy his personality is ++ so I really want to iron out my problems in the saddle. He is only just 7 so I think is doable I just am too rusty in the skills department.
He has a lovely walk and stunning canter but a trot that I just can’t work out. (Not an ex pacer or trotter) it starts and becomes super fast super quick to the point where he gets all unbalanced and it feels like I’m riding jelly. I have tried trotting poles, serpentines, figure 8’s 20m circles decreasing and one rein stops but it doesn’t get any better. Does any one have any advice they are willing to share? Thanks in advance.
I am an adult returning to riding and after 20+ years off I finally bought another horse. He is the nicest, kindest boy his personality is ++ so I really want to iron out my problems in the saddle. He is only just 7 so I think is doable I just am too rusty in the skills department.
He has a lovely walk and stunning canter but a trot that I just can’t work out. (Not an ex pacer or trotter) it starts and becomes super fast super quick to the point where he gets all unbalanced and it feels like I’m riding jelly. I have tried trotting poles, serpentines, figure 8’s 20m circles decreasing and one rein stops but it doesn’t get any better. Does any one have any advice they are willing to share? Thanks in advance.