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Question # 51: I am wondering what the appropriate body position is for trotting uphill.

publication date: Jan 3, 2012
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I feel like I should be more forward than I would normally be trotting on the flat, but that seems to make Caspian want to canter (Maybe he feels like I am in more of a two point position?? or my leg is sliding back and making contact? He is very responsive to the leg.) (Kirsten)

Hi Kirsten!

The two basic rules of how to stay balanced on a horse are to keep your center of gravity over your base of support (your feet), and to keep your....(Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)


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