[lolayla]

I would suggest slowing your horse down with your body in addition to your rein aids. It causes you to have a deeper seat, so that you should also be able to stay anchored in your saddle better as well

Meanwhile, maybe you should work on getting back to the basics in your training so that your horse listens to you better.

Good luck!

i dont think you quite understand what drill team is. there are many maneuvers that are meant to be performed at top speed. the op never mentioned she had trouble controling her horse, just the issue of her seat. i think what she is asking is how to have a better seat at the faster gaits. op, i appologize if that is not what you are asking. as for help from me, sorry, haha but i am not much of a speed demon! maybe head to the barrel racing section as i am sure they have some pointers on how to stay seated going that fast.

 

[lolayla]

I've ridden in a drill team in my earlier days, so yes, I understand what they are. But you have to be PRECISE, not just fast.

Anyway, I did sort of misunderstand the post, and I just realized she needed help on her seat more than anything.

However, I still think slowing down and getting better at slower gaits would be better... going back to the basics in her riding. I agree with the above poster

geeze, i just reread what i wrote and it sounded a touch rude haha sorry about that! agreed with the rest lol