Riding the Trot: Sitting
Horsemanship 101
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3m 39s
The next gait after the walk is the jog or trot. As a review, the jog or trot is a 2 beat gait. Jog is a slower pace than the trot. This video covers the gait itself, how it affects our equitation, proper equitation and common issues I see when teaching how to sit the trot.
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