How To Post The Trot Without Stirrups 🐎

In this video, I discuss how to post the trot without stirrups. This is a great skill to learn that can strengthen your legs, improve balance, and help you to work with the motion of your horse.
Posting without stirrups is best started after you become comfortable posting with the stirrups. When you feel confident and ready start by warming up your horse, and also ensure they are in a relaxed state so you stay safe :)
Learning how to post the trot without stirrups can be challenging, but also beneficial. It is such a great tool to help you improve as a rider. Have fun practicing this and feel free to leave any questions 😊
0:00 Benefits of Posting Without Stirrups
0:54 Before You Start
1:44 The Goal
2:10 How To Do It
4:29 Tips To Improve
5:15 Words of Encouragement
DISCLAIMER: Whenever learning something new I recommend having an equine professional present.
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[@JSHorsemanship]

I wish you success when practicing this! Let me know if you have questions or your future video suggestions ☺️

[@JorviksWitcher]

Maybe how to balance when jumping

[@QuestHuntersGaming]

How To Know Your Horse Tierd Or Hungry Or Anything

[@cawanpinq]

My legs keep flailing. Make my foot easily out of stirrup. I learned that we shouldn't grip either with calf/thigh. So what should be done?

[@Whenyouhaveabird]

@@cawanpinq don’t take to much advice from me I can only cantor but push your feet down in the stirrups while your going fast if that u question

[@ammadahmad4804]

Thank you so much for making such a beautiful video 💕🥀🥀

[@sumisumi-by8xv]

I have no horse, i will never ever own a horse unfortunately, but i still watch your videos. I have no idea why im obsessed with horses,but i just love them.

[@aquamaryne9184]

I learned to ride without stirrups and I actually find it easier. 🙃 So this is pretty funny for me. Love from the netherlands

[@kirstenlillywhite5828]

Same :))))

[@neringasam2146]

xD same

[@alexp2048]

Sammmmme

[@FluffPuff619]

Hoi ik ben ook nederlands!!

[@OliveDeuce]

but POSTING without stirrups is a whole nother story!

[@nicoledice6288]

I took my first fall last week! Cantering a quite bouncy horse. I feel her gait might be too advanced for me right now but I love riding her. I’m going to focus more on deepening my seat and improving my balance before we canter again. I think this video will really help! Excited to try this out with my trainer

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi Evellyon, that sounds like a wonderful plan! Keep up the good work in your practice💕🐴

[@joowiaaa]

i learn more in these videos than i do in my lessons! i love these videos so much, i’m now cantering and practicing half seat! i also trot over some cross rails!

[@JSHorsemanship]

Wow Julia! Sounds like your making great progress 👍 Glad this was helpful

[@cowgirlorsomething3929]

This really helped I’ve been riding for 5 years but I’m still having trouble with no stirrups so thanks for making such great videos

[@emily.thatsit7281]

I remember doing this in lessons and it look me months to get ahold of. But before I had to quit lessons I posted an entire 1 1/2 hour long trail ride, as the horse I was riding had a very uncomfy sitting trot and I’m convinced he actually didn’t know what a walk was lol. This video was still informative for me

[@fatmabetul7171]

You are soo lovely and you take very well care of horsees that made me so happy :))

[@elasuu3725]

thank you this is so helpful

[@irkatanemaru]

Thank youu!! Nice video!!! Very helpful!

[@JezditelkaEvaHorlick]

Love Your videos! Thank you very much

[@emilyesserman3110]

thank you! Ive been working on this with my trainer. I'm just getting back into riding. 🥰

[@wonder9362]

Thank you!! This really helped and hopefully it could help while I have my stirrups, thanks you so much

[@goldenstallion3362]

This is really helpful

[@equiidiana]

I always enjoy so much your videos because I adore your calm and kind vibe while you are teaching

[@EmberEquestrian]

I just found this video, and this has taught me more than my instructor has ever taught me! Thank you so much for this, it has really helped me out so much ❤️

[@rowan8497]

so to start this, I love your videos, they're amazing! I love trotting and cantering without stirrups. I actually started getting into it when I started jumping. I was riding a mare that was a bit hot that day and was being a brat lol. I actually got my best canter that day so that was cool. but its helped my position so much!

[@dilmanmohammed7426]

helpful video, thanks a lot

[@maryamghobadi7008]

Thanks for your helpful videos, I learn a lot of things from your videos 😍❤

[@Christinasoso]

Very usefull and beautiful video 🐎🌺

[@tinyspyro8163]

Thank you for this ☺️ I really love your teaching style. It's encouraging and positive and makes me want to try the exercises myself :)

[@jackiewood8969]

I have been doing this during my lessons and it’s great!

[@mairwright2806]

I think I will need to watch this video many times before I try . Thank you very much very informative

[@missingcarrie]

I want to try this on my next training😊

[@Isabel-dh8sj]

This video is also perfect for bareback riders! Would have been useful to me while learning so I encourage people who want to get into that to listen closely :)

[@Zixcify]

This video is so inspiring, informative and helpful for people in future! I'm learning alot from u! 4:29 IS lit Can you also make a video for horse How to jump them with their hope and confident....I LOVE HORSES.

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi, Thanks for the positive feedback ❤️ I have jumped in the past, but not often now, however this is something I may do again in the future. Will add your video idea to my list! Thanks

[@Zixcify]

@@JSHorsemanship Thanks for your time, Just gonna wait for your video! :)

[@ryssaalnaemi5367]

My cousin said I did a great job and she told me how did you learn that and I told her it was just a KZbin that I watched and she said she must be very talented I love your videos by the way

[@isabellanunez3983]

Thank you so much this really helps I have trouble post trotting I’m a beginner and your the only person on KZbin who actually explained it very well !!

[@cheerin0]

Nice vedio, thanks a lot!

[@AlmaVidaHorseRanch]

I've been doing no stirrup work with myself and my students recently, and I got a few good tips from this that I'll be implementing ;) Thank you!

[@JSHorsemanship]

Thanks for sharing🐴 I’m so glad you found it helpful ❤️

[@neringasam2146]

I am riding for more than 1 year, but I never rode with stirrups on yet xD. my trainers want us to learn how to ride without the stirrups first, but this might this be usefull for me :DD

[@daijuantony2821]

Good one and informative ....I am not able control the bouncing while on trot...this is really helpful ...expecting more tips to improve strength of knees as well as more tips for better balance on horse while on trot and cander ....good luck

[@abbeyawesome1012]

I find these videos helpful because my trainer said I’m getting better with correcting myself with posting and trotting

[@othmanothman365]

thanks

[@ranausmanhaider]

nice job

[@malia_eq]

Thank you for making this! I have a trouble posting with one stirrup or none.

[@Conny226]

I wished you would live in Missouri I would love for you to teach me how to ride😌

[@ramakanthreddy9999]

Well explained thanks a lot

[@JSHorsemanship]

Glad it was a help 😊

[@Conny226]

Thank you for explaining how to use the legs. I am just learning to ride the girl that is teaching me how to ride told me just to sit on the horse without stirrups.I did and was sitting just like a nudle on the horse she did not explain what to do with my legs the horse startled just a little walk sideways,because a car drove by I Fell flat on my face of the horse so thank you for letting me know about the lack work not to squeeze too tight and not just to sit like a noodle.😆

[@JaiSingh-sp5nn]

Very nice

[@christinelegrange]

I fell off a new horse that I never rode before and had to take off the stirrups for the first time while trotting. I fell flat on my back. Had to recover from the soreness of my neck and bottom. Feeling better now, luckily nothing broken. Going back on Monday again.

[@do3aalghamdi228]

Last week I fall off the horse as my trainer was insisting on doing sitting trot ,, it’s the most difficult thing in riding horses but I think I will start trying your way short distance than go for longer ones

[@nikolettdurgo979]

I need a trainer like you!🥺😍

[@combatantforce6078]

I liked your video, Im a horse fan too. I enjoyed ur vid alot....I subbed u From me, My friend and my family

[@cherylstone7256]

Tried it and it's harder than it looks...love the challenge 😁

[@gurmeetsinghdhillon1900]

Nice dear.

[@arandomguy8352]

How to get cramps in your quadriceps for 2 days

[@darkshadow_undercover8734]

Hi how are you i hope your well.Amazing vidoe.I have got a question on why landing from the rising trott which part of the saddle would you land on anyway amzing vid

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi😊 You want to land in the middle of the saddle. In a well balanced tree the flats point should be in the middle of the saddle.

[@MsMargie1985]

Hey I Love your Videos So Munch!!! And can u post this video How To Braid A Horses hair? If you do Thank You 😊!

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hey😊 I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos💕 braiding your horse’s mane is a great idea👍 Thanks for the recommendation!

[@gabriellaszecsi78]

Can you please make a video on how long to have your stirrups? from sitting on the horse I can never tell what length I need to set them to xxx thanks

[@Truth-Be-Told-USA]

It's amazing how women have such natural abilities with horses.

[@littlelazy2009]

Thanks for another great video. One question: when you ride w/o stirup, do you use your thighs exactly the same way as if you had the stirup on or you put more strength on the thighs but not to the degree your horse felt being squeezed? thanks!

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi😊 Yes. You are having to use more strength when posting without stirrups in order to stabilize yourself in the saddle🐴

[@Summersaysstufff]

Hey thanks for this video my dad is moving house soon and I may never get to see my horse again we are moving to a new barn and I’m really bad at trotting without stirrups and I’m scared to go to the new barn not knowing how to do this

[@sunshinebuchanan2772]

I have a huge problem with posting to high and over the pommel a little any tips I’m moving up to the junior eq soon so I want to get a good post

[@awaisalishah1968]

I have recently started riding and I am facing the same challenge , my weight is also high as per BMI ...its 3rd day today

[@blackbird3847]

This might be a stupid question, but would this work riding bareback or would your legs slide down too much? Because I’ve never been able to sit and post properly on a trot bareback and I would love to know if there’s a good way to go about it

[@EFWoods]

What is the Bridle on Crosby?

[@LayllasLocker]

A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT more strenght! I repeat, A LOT MORE! XD

[@bipindhakal4999]

Hi Dear. Is it okay if I create little bit of hollow angle while rising and straight spine when I come to sit? It is very hard for me to rise with straight soine. My instructor told me you should only move your core and your spine should be in straight line whether you are rising or sitting. But, I can see even you are making bit hollow arc while you are rising.I m so confused😢. Can you please help me out. Cheers

[@robman501a]

Hi, my trainer is starting to have me ride without stirrups and try to post without them. When my feet are out of the stirrups, I feel comfortable enough to have the horse walk, when the horse trots, it scares me because I have no support in my feet and I almost bounced off the horse since I bounce a lot. As for posting, I tried that without the stirrups but was unable to lift myself up and I started to have a pain in my knee. Got any advice on how I can improve? So, I guess I should strengthen my quads and inner thighs by doing wide squats (toes pointing outward) and hamstrings by doing dead-lifts?🏋️‍♂️

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi Rob😀 Something you can try is start by practicing your posting with stirrups checking that your knee is pointed down and you have a stable thigh. During your practice with stirrups check that your lower leg from the knee down is quiet. Once you feel your lower leg is quiet, then you can practice short distanced of the posting with out stirrups. Doing exercises that help strengthen your quadriceps and hamstring‘s off the horse is also a big help. Good luck with your practice 🐴

[@izzahflipsthetable7336]

I learned this a few weeks back and flew off my horse when it started trotting hahah

[@lydiaizaanhanekom741]

Me too

[@janicehammersmith4728]

What about bareback posting trot?

[@petmop1309]

I want to learn this cause my ancestors didn't need stirrups while shooting arrows from their horses

[@bellamclean3145]

Can you do tips on the half seat...? I have been cantering for 3 months now and my trainer says I’m ready to learn the half seat.. any tips?

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi😊 This is a wonderful video idea🐎 I will add it to my list👍

[@bellamclean3145]

@@JSHorsemanship thank you!! ☺️

[@VStecker]

How do you steer the horse while posting? I seem to be struggling greatly with this. As soon as my horse starts trotting he likes to go all willy-nilly around the arena.

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi😊 Sometimes having trouble steering in the posting trot can be related to your leg strength and balance. As you improve your strength and stability in the saddle your steering often improves.

[@packtheshit]

Crosby is so handsome 😀

[@saralouise2776]

just started ruding again a bit after VERY long gap. Use to be able to do this. Now no chance

[@katymatthews9118]

This might sound bad but I actually get more balance when I have no stirrups I have more balance with no hands 🤔

[@katymatthews9118]

@@lampadudle my friend and I shared a account and she is addicted to sso 😅

[@darkshadow_undercover8734]

Hi how are you

[@Sara-vz9ig]

I don't know how to do it 😭 yesterday was my first time trying it and I fall twice 🤦‍♀️ it was really bad. I feel like I don't have a balance plus my leg muscles are weak please let me know if you have any advice. Also I grip my legs to the horse body I dont know if that's wrong🤷‍♀️

[@JSHorsemanship]

I’m glad your okay! I would go back to posting the trot with stirrups. Continue practicing with your feet in the stirrups until you have a quiet stable lower leg before taking them away. Wall sits are also a wonderful exercise that have been a help to me in building leg strength off the horse. Here are a few videos that may be a help👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXa6hqKpftGLm8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXa6hqKpftGLm8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXa6hqKpftGLm8k

[@christineirving4300]

Today I posted without stirrups for the first time.

[@tesudarshan1750]

🤗🤗♥️😘😘😘🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@lilliaev4178]

Where are u from? Do u have lessons that I can go to?

[@JSHorsemanship]

Hi Alexandra, I am located in northeastern Ohio where I provide private lessons. I also travel and do clinics (see jshorsemanship.com for more info). I have some online projects in the works too. Stay tuned 😊

[@Jack-vd1iv]

@@JSHorsemanship do u support the cavs

[@perdesirajaperdesiraja5980]

S😚perrrrrŕ

[@aspen_equestrian610]

Im here bc my trainer said posting after making me go w/ out stirrups 😭

[@julietang2501]

I think it’s the fact that when I grip on, it tells my horse to go faster and that just makes me feel I’m gonna “die”😂😓

[@monikacavojcova3499]

When i ride without stirrups I always feel like I will fall off when I do a turn

[@mobstercrow7515]

my first time doing this made me so sore

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

14 year old me says same to you

[@onehundredpicks5531]

I feel like she is really tall 😂. Im so short i can barely put a saddle on a horse lol😅

[@LauraEqu]

I will ask if I can lose My stirrups next lesson but one of my horses r really lazy and stubborn, 😂

[@nesay1993]

tried trotting without stirrups today, almost fell off the horse

[@JSHorsemanship]

Oh no! It definitely takes some practice and leg strength 😀 Keep working on feeling like you have a supportive leg with your feet in the stirrups before taking them away 🐴

[@chillcooldown2482]

Same I fell down today.

[@cr0s8y79]

Crosby is my last name 😂😂

[@JSHorsemanship]

LOL!