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Posting Trot

Credit: Arnd Bronkhorst - Arnd.nl Discovering how important the timing of our aids is begins with the rider developing an understanding of the biomechanical footfalls of the horse. In free walk, where the horse has complete freedom of his head and neck and is swinging over his back, feel the swing through his belly muscles.

A dressage rider learns the importance of her aids when she first learns to post on the correct diagnonal.

By Loris Henry
Jun 28, 2018

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Getting the correct balance and mechanics for a good posting trot can take some time and effort.

By Debbie Rodriguez
Nov 10, 2017

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FEI trainer Lisa Pierson explains the influence of the rising trot on the horse

By Lisa Pierson
Mar 25, 2015