How to Slow Down a Fast Trot

You show up for your weekly lesson after a long week of waiting, only to realize your ride for the today has the fastest and bounciest trot in the entire barn... Last time you had a lesson on this horse, you felt like you just couldn't control the rhythm. It felt like riding a freight train. When a horse rushes it is usually caused by poor balance or anxiety, and these are often connected. A horse that doesn't have good balance is going to have anxiety because of the lack of balance. Watch the Video for Exercises on How to Slow Down a Fast Trot, then join the conversation at https://www.crktrainingblog.com.