sitting the trot

[slimdizzy]

just cant seem to relax. no problem it the school,as he gives me his back and helps ,but out on a hack i can only get to four or five before im better of just rising.so any tips for chilling out and enjoying? thanks

 

[Nailed]

why you wanting to do sitting trot..? Better on his back if you get off it if you aint relaxed.
Lou x

 

[slimdizzy]

i say relax but i really mean open my knees .i dont have a bum so find it hard to sit deep but bareback i have no problem as this was the way i learnt.but my now horse is very high on the withers so saddle it is

 

[pixie]

Firstly, get rid of your stirrups!
Secondly, if possible, get someone to lunge you on him (in as large a circle as possible!)
Thirdly, try moving your hips forward and backwards with the movement, alternating each side.