Love that word....sproinging. I think that was Heidi's word, but
anyway it certainly fits my horse. He has a powerful and elevated
trot with a long stride, and unless I'm missing something, it's next to
impossible to post to it. Would someone out there please offer suggestions
as to how to ride this trot? So far, it's a matter of hanging on to his
mane, standing in the stirrups, and GOING. There must be a way that is
easier on me and the horse. He's a little smoother if he is second in line
on the trail, as he is not looking for boogers, but then again, in the back of
the pack, he is looking over his shoulder, switching his head from side to side
to see what might be ready to jump out at him. His spooks aren't as
dangerous as they might be, as he just slams to a stop rather than jumping
sideways or spinning. Also, he is less spooky than he was when he first
came here from the prairie country of Montana. I need to find if there is
a way to ride more smoothly on this horse. It's going to be a very tiring
50 miles for me and the horse the way it is going. Equitation lessons,
please......
