Part of the allure of riding western is sitting astride a slow-legged horse as it moseys
along at a jog. Faster than a walk, slower and more relaxed than a lope, the jog is the
gait most favored for covering ground on trail rides. In the show pen, novice riders
typically master the walk/jog division before moving up the ranks. But what if you’re
having trouble getting in the groove when it comes to sitting still at the jog? If you
struggle to sit the jog without bouncing, here are some suggestions.
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good article and true; i'm 55 and i try to ride my best everytime; my aqha mare after months of practice is slow and easy at the trot, but even then i find myself attempting to correct my seat; in fact, i rode bareback recently and my horse never moved better; hum, what changes when i'm in the saddle - more tips appreciated.
Good tips. It also helps not to have a bouncy horse.
agree! one of my horses is bouncy