Positions While In Motion

SSE 2.0 Positions While In Motion

1. Walk: minor motion in saddle.

2. Trot: minor elevation in the saddle when posting on the correct diagonal; hips under body not mechanical up-and-down nor swinging forward and backward.

3. Canter: firmly seated, moving with horse, but not rocking

4. Slow Gait: steadily seated in saddle, intermittent calf pressure permissible, hands slightly raised, flexible contact.

5. Rack: seated smoothly in the saddle; legs down and slightly back, not thrust forward; hands low in motion with gait, but placement optional to individual rider and horse.