THE POSTING TROT: When, Why And How To Ride The Posting Trot

In this video, Spidey and I will demonstrate the timing, the mechanics and the felt applications of your aids in the posting trot. Although the mechanics of the posting (or rising) trot are universally defined, as with many things in Dressage, you will find many variations on the described feel of the aids needed to create a harmonious posting trot with your horse.
Watch and find answers to the following questions:
1. How do I know when I’m posting on the correct diagonal?
2. How does posting the trot on the correct diagonal help my horse?
3. What are the different elements in my aid system to promote a willing, engaged horse in the posting trot?
Watch and take your time as you are experimenting with the individual elements of the aids. Your horse will show you when the ‘dosage’ of all the ingredients is right by moving forward willingly, with a light, elastic contact and at a relaxed, regular rhythm while you’re posting the trot.
Also, have a look at the previous video in this series:
THE HALF-HALT ( 1 ) Introducing The Half-Halt In The Walk - • THE HALF-HALT (1) Intr...
THE HALF-HALT ( 2 ) Introducing The Half-Halt In The Posting Trot - • THE HALF-HALT (2) Intr...
Additionally, you may also find the videos in my ‘Riding On The Bit / Yielding to Aids’ playlist helpful: • Riding On The Bit / Yi...
Happy riding! :)
PS: Get your free Arena Pattern Guide at www.katjaelk.c....
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Horse: Spidey (Asgard’s Impact), 6 year-old gelding, Westphalian; Background: Imported from Germany, inconsistent training due to health issues. Current training: Dressage and ground training; Temperament (0 being extremely calm/laid-back, 10 being highly excitable/hot): 6. Personality: Kind, sensitive, dominant, intelligent, good-natured.
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Note: Viewers should consult a professional before adopting any of the training techniques shown in this video. Any activity you do with your horse is at your own risk and may produce varied results.
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California-based Dressage trainer, instructor, clinician and life coach, Katja Elk, provides gentle training solutions for riders and horses of all backgrounds.
“Over the course of my life, I have been fortunate enough to learn from many amazing human and equine teachers. In my videos, I share tips and pointers with people interested in expanding their knowledge about foundational Dressage and different types of groundwork. You will see me work with my clients’ horses of various breeds, levels and backgrounds, highlighting parts of the journey we call work/play-in-progress with our equine partners. None of the shown clips are flawless. In fact, they all show the many imperfections an active, aging rider faces who entered the professional field as an instructor/trainer later in life and who keeps on striving to show that Dressage can be an activity we all can enjoy with our horses at most stages of our lives and at varying levels of expertise. The videos are honest, heartfelt attempts to show you ways to nurture a kind, joyful and productive relationship with your horses as you are exploring and expanding on the many facets of Dressage and groundwork.”
Katja applies the concept of a friendly, trust-based, two-way communication system to riding Dressage, work-in-hand as well as groundwork such as halter-work, longeing/lungeing and longlining.
Additionally, Katja, a Martha Beck certified master life coach, works with people who are looking for relief from anxiety, depression and/or other challenges in their lives.
www.katjaelk.com
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[@Saebrin_8]

Oh my goodness, this video came in perfect timing! My pony has decided that he doesn't like to trot anymore and jumps right into a canter and so this was a very helpful video for me. A nice review and lots of nuggets that I will be using.
I have been using half halts and keeping a more consistent post and within two weeks we have gotton from troting 2 strides to a whole long side!
You're videos are so helpful and thank you so much for putting your time into these videos. ❤ 💕
(Sry for my rant, hope it makes sense and doesn't bore u)

[@katjaelk]

Thank you so much for your kind comments and for sharing your experience with your horse here! I’m so glad my videos are helpful to you. Your enthusiasm and positive feedback mean the world to me. Thank you again!

[@kellyhall1997]

Thanks for the great information!

[@katjaelk]

You're welcome, and thank you for your kind comment! So glad it's helpful. :)

[@bethduncan665]

Beautiful practice! She is really coming along! God bless you! Hugs from southeast Georgia ❤🐎 🌞

[@katjaelk]

Thank you so much, Beth! Sable's progress is slow but steady, and she is such a trouper to be game after everything she's gone through. Hugs to you, too.