>>> Seems strange, but then our Western riders and some cowboys don't post >>> either.
Yes, but the good ones are relaxed enough to ride the trot without really bouncing. And, of course, working cow horses typically have pretty easy trots to sit. A lot of Icelandic's have soft trots too, but when they are pulled up and restrained in the show style, they get pretty bouncy looking. >>> Tosca actually has the smoothest trot of any horse I have ever ridden, but >>> I notice as >>> she begins to use her hindquarters more effectively, she also trots with >>> more >>> impulsion making posting seem natural. It could be that hers is slightly broken, to the foxtrotty side. I love foxtrot - it gives me enough movement to keep my back from locking, but there's no bounce. Liz says that foxtrot is "lumpy but not bumpy." I've been surprised sometimes to freeze-frame videos of Sina's trot, only to find that it's still slightly broken. Karen Thomas, NC
