This was my first “educational” video. I hope you’ve enjoyed it! If you’ve found it useful and would like to see more like it, please let me know. If you have additional questions regarding this video, ask away!
Thank you, Megan for letting me use Sundance, he was wonderful! Thank you, Christian for filming and assisting with the editing.
Big horse; looks like he may have a big stride. I’ve heard it taught that you rise on the inside hind; you say the outside front. I know it is the same; just different in your focus. One rises on the inside hind because that is the one the horse will push off with in transitioning into the canter, is that right? or do I have it confused?
By: Sharon on February 2, 2009
at 10:44 pm
Since the horse’s legs are moving in a diagonal pair, you are rising with hind at the same time that you are rising with the front. It is true that you enable the horse to step up into the “correct” lead if you are rising with that inside hind leg, which you are doing when you are on the correct diagonal while posting. For a new rider, or someone who hasn’t yet learned to feel how the legs are moving, it’s very easy to look down and see whether or not you are rising with that outside front leg.
By: Tiffany on February 3, 2009
at 12:45 am
Wow you and Sundance look great! I really like the slow motion in conjunction with the verbal instruction; very effective. I was also taught to rise on the horse’s outside front and I think for training purposes it’s because the rider who is learning can easily see the horse’s front shoulder moving, therefore know when to post.
By: Megan on February 3, 2009
at 12:57 am
Lol I didn’t see your response yet…
By: Megan on February 3, 2009
at 12:59 am
This was one of the most effective videos I have ever seen, mainly because of the slow motion effect. It was excellent. I’m a new rider and I’ve been having a bunch of trouble with my trotting. I see now what I am doing wrong—mainly not moving my hips and pelvis forward enough on the “up” beat. I’ve been sticking out my “backside”
, much like a two-point stance, which is not only wrong, but getting me way off the rhythm as well. Thanks so much for this video. I’m excited to try to correct my problems!!
By: Shelley on March 2, 2009
at 1:11 am
great video, could manage to post more on beginner technique and helpful tricks?
i agree that the slow motion really helps to capture the essence of the movement more than anyone could have explained it.
thanks and keep up the good work!
By: marge on May 25, 2009
at 4:44 pm