The walk is a four-time pace, which means that there are four beats to each complete stride. All four beats should be equally spaced. When riding at walk you should be able to count a regular one-two-three-four, one-two three-four. There is a lot of truth in the old reckoning that a horse who walks well…
Q: I just can't sit the sitting trot. How can I improve this? Answered by Elena Jankowitz A: The sitting trot is challenging for everyone and there are numerous factors that can make it difficult to sit. The important point to remember is that the trot has a moment of suspension when none of the hooves are…
Q: How does the rising trot affect the horse's back? Answered by Hayley Kruger A: The rising trot can be a lot more forgiving on the horse's back than sitting trot. However, riding rising trot incorrectly can also do serious damage to the horse's back. The rising trot caters to the forward movement of the horse. So,…
