Hi,

I am little bit confused about few terms.

1- Are classical and deep seat the same?

2- What is prefered, is it deep or forward seat?

3- Is it really possible to have a deep seat on the trot? how this can be achieved, I did my best to stay without bouncing during the trot, but it seems i failed to maintain this, can someone point out what mistakes might cause it to be like that? and what are the tips to fix it?

Would appreciate your tips. Thanks in advance.

Hi popsec

Check out: CRC - Home This is Sylvia Loch's website and is very helpful. I can also wholeheartedly recommend her book Invisable Riding, really helpful for not just the dressage rider!

Sylvia Loch is a classical dressage rider and her principals are also those that the Spanish Riding School is based on.

It would be difficult to comment on what is happening when you are trying sitting trot now without seeing you in action so to speak. A common reason for the trot feeling very bouncy is tension. Do you have access to a good instructor who could help you?

Let me know what you think of the website and the book as well!

Steph

Hi,

Thanks for the website, but, I can't find a link to the book you mentioned to me.

I am wondering about the names being mentioned about horse riding, classical riding, dressage, are those all under the name of horseback riding generally? sorry, i am a terminology fan

For the trot thing, my instructor told me that I should tighten my inner thigh muscles or knees, can't really remember, though I read in some online tips that to lift the knees away of the saddle, i am confused about this, but I am sure I may be getting the tips wrong.

Do you have a good link explaining those theories in plain?

Thanks again for your guide!

Hello

The difference between the Classical Seat is the rider taking the position on the horse that is advocated by the Classical masters of old. A position that allows the maximum freedom of movement of all its muscles to allow him to express himself to his full potential.

A Deep Seat is achieved by a rider who exhibits a good secure seat with independance of hand and legs. Lots of riders following different disciplines can have a 'Deep Seat'.

I have learnt a lot of the above from my trainer at Bigland Hall Equestrian she teaches the 'Classical Seat' and I recommend others to try a riding holiday there to expand their knowledge.


Bigland Hall Equestrian - Premier Horse Riding in the Lake District