I actually think it is fun :3
I know, call me really odd ... but after you practice it and practice it, and really figure out how to do it, it's not that bad Just keep going
i don't even know what a "double post trot" is . I am currently riding without an instructor and would like to try this for a balance excercise...maybe.
If you can do sitting trot well, it's not challenging. If you are finding it tricky - do lots of sitting trot without stirrups to improve your sitting trot.
Double posting would be more like up, up, down, up, up, down. The opposite of changing your diagonal, its way more challenging! Posted via Mobile Device
Double posting would be more like up, up, down, up, up, down. The opposite of changing your diagonal, its way more challenging! Posted via Mobile Device
It's not so much an exercise as a test. If you have correct vertical alignment, that is, a straight line from ear to shoulder to hip to heel, then it will be easy. If you find yourself falling backwards or forwards your alignment is off. Correct your alignment by getting your seat over your feet and sitting up straight, then try again. It's a way of evaluating your position and balance without needing a groundperson or mirrors.
I had to do this last week, I thought I was going to die! It was probably one of the most complicated thing I've ever done. I should ad that I have terrible coordination lol
When I was working for an eventer in Maryland and we had "workout days" double posted trot was our break. The rest of the time it was two point without hands, rider's push ups, two point with one stirrup (much harder than two-point without stirrups!), and other fun, muscle soreness inducing things.
Double posting comes naturally to me now because this is how I change my diagnol to keep off my horse's back. Just keep trying, it was really hard to get the hang of when my trainer told me to start doing this when I change my diagnol when I school.
My mare has a FAST trot (she's a hackney) and I find it much more comfortable than a regular posting trot.
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