Horse Riding Exercises: Learn how to do Trot posting Copy

Learn how to Trot : Once you’re confident at the walk, gently press your legs into the horse’s sides to cue the horse to trot. Sit deep in the saddle and keep contact with your legs. Be careful to keep your elbows relaxed, so you don’t jerk on your horse’s mouth.

• Some riders prefer to do a “posting trot” as opposed to a sitting trot. This can be more comfortable as a trot is a bouncing gait. To do a “posting trot” simply rise when the horses outside shoulder moves forwards, and gently sit back down in the saddle, as to avoid bouncing heavily on the horses back.