So I went and rode my mare yesterday and we ran into some issues. I am hoping to get some tips...
So when I am riding her and ask for a trot she tosses her head and then she goes right into it.
When I apply leg she doesnt really respond but we are getting further than when I got her, and she does toss her head but this is mostly when I have leg on her. I have to squeeze and kiss to her alot and its tiring. I work with her on moving away from pressure on the ground and am trying to bring it with me in the saddle.
Sometimes when I ride around she well just stop and I just have to move the reins and pull her head around and then ask her to move on and we are able to walk on. She feels heavy on my hands. I haven't ridden her in a bit yet I am waiting for her teeth to get done so that way we wont have issues. We are scheduled for the 17th. I did lunge her with a bridle and bit and she was really quiet with the bit...
What should a sitting trot look/feel like. I have seen people ride it and they look great and just flow with there horse. When I do it I feel like I am jello and jiggling all over...I do know that my butt is sticking with the saddle and I know I've been told in the past I sit more in a chair seat. But I have improved and that is no longer the issue. I just wish I had videos to show cuz that would help.
There is other things but I can't think of them right know.
So when I am riding her and ask for a trot she tosses her head and then she goes right into it.
When I apply leg she doesnt really respond but we are getting further than when I got her, and she does toss her head but this is mostly when I have leg on her. I have to squeeze and kiss to her alot and its tiring. I work with her on moving away from pressure on the ground and am trying to bring it with me in the saddle.
Sometimes when I ride around she well just stop and I just have to move the reins and pull her head around and then ask her to move on and we are able to walk on. She feels heavy on my hands. I haven't ridden her in a bit yet I am waiting for her teeth to get done so that way we wont have issues. We are scheduled for the 17th. I did lunge her with a bridle and bit and she was really quiet with the bit...
What should a sitting trot look/feel like. I have seen people ride it and they look great and just flow with there horse. When I do it I feel like I am jello and jiggling all over...I do know that my butt is sticking with the saddle and I know I've been told in the past I sit more in a chair seat. But I have improved and that is no longer the issue. I just wish I had videos to show cuz that would help.
There is other things but I can't think of them right know.