In this lesson, Jack Curtis demonstrates the technique of posting the trot, which is essential for maintaining balance and flow in the horse's movement. He explains that when posting the trot, the rider’s body moves very much in an up-and-down rhythm, with no back-and-forth motion involved. The key is to allow the body to rise and sit in perfect sync with the horse’s trot, creating a smooth, fluid movement. Jack emphasizes that posting is not about shifting the rider’s weight back and forth, but

Posting trot is a tricky gait to master. It is not really about simply moving up and down, and often this focus can cause us to feel off balance or unable to easily stay with the movement. As a result, many riders tend to brace or lean onto the forehand, which is hard on our horse's back. In this video, Wendy Murdoch shows how to ride an effortless posting trot, using a horse and rider skeleton to show the correct movement. | HorseClass