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Double post trot

7K views 17 replies 12 participants last post by  Foxesdontwearbowties 
#1 ·
Can I just say how un-fun this was in my lesson today? Anyone else ever have to do it? Is anyone actually good at it?
 
#2 ·
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 ;)
 
#12 ·
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.
 
#14 ·
Up, up, down is fun. I think.

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.
 
#16 ·
im really good at up up down, but i do it pretty regularly, along with no stirrups, two point, and posting at the canter =]

once you find your balance it will get much easier =]
 
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