Sitting Trot

[Chellebean]

I tried to do some sitting trot today with no stirrups and ended bouncing all over the place, I've never had the problem before or at least never noticed it as much as I did today.
Can anyone help me with some exercises for sitting trot and getting a deeper seat? Unfortunatly can't have a lung lesson at the mo, so looking for some exercises to help.

Thanks in advance xxx

 

[Sugarplum Furry]

Hard isn't it? Especially if your not used to it, I would say try doing it without the saddle (unless your horse has a very bony back) as I find horses will tend to throw you into the best position. Not on to the ground, I hasten to add!!

Or try this....

http://www.raraequus.com/articles/proper_sitting_trot.htm

 

[Grey_Eventer]

bare back if your brave enough?!
you need to let the horse give you their back, and you need to move you pelvis to absorb the bounce. if the horse doesnt give you their back then its very difficult, its just practice, dont try and do it for long periods of time, get your horse to be balanced, and going nicely on the bit, and then sit into the saddle, dont let your leg rise up, keep the wait into your heels and do it for a couple of strides or until you loose you seat/balance or the horse drops its back.... and then get back together and have ago... dont expect to be able to do lots of strides all at one time to begin with, it just takes practice!

 

[the watcher]

I would suggest you don't try this at the moment, your back injuries will not allow you to be flexible enough and you will currently have a tendency to hold yourself rigid to protect your back - and you are riding a bigger horse now.

Concentrate on riding without stirrups in walk and flexing your back with the movement before moving on to trot

 

[Chellebean]

I have been doing that but was gobsmacked when I couldnt sit to his trot today! Thought I'd ask the wise and experience HHO as it will bug me

I was impressed tho, I actually managed 45mins schooling and not a single sign of back ache

How's Em doing?

 

[Chellebean]

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bare back if your brave enough?!
you need to let the horse give you their back, and you need to move you pelvis to absorb the bounce. if the horse doesnt give you their back then its very difficult, its just practice, dont try and do it for long periods of time, get your horse to be balanced, and going nicely on the bit, and then sit into the saddle, dont let your leg rise up, keep the wait into your heels and do it for a couple of strides or until you loose you seat/balance or the horse drops its back.... and then get back together and have ago... dont expect to be able to do lots of strides all at one time to begin with, it just takes practice!

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Bare back on him is completely out of the question unfortunately... a) he's to big for me to get on bare back

and b) would hate to hit myself on his wethers

 

[shady_lady]

I would recommed a fleece half pad, it absorbs the shock, therefore less bounce!!

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

A balance strap is the best thing as it helps you keep a deeper seat, holding it sort of anchors you into your saddle so you can't jiggle around so much - I swear by mine and always have it on my saddle for schooling.

 

[Chellebean]

oh thanks everyone! Will try the balance strap