posting
horsemanship
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"Posting" refers to a specific riding technique used during a horse's trot. The trot is a two-beat gait where diagonal pairs of legs move together. When a rider posts, they rise slightly out of the saddle in rhythm with the horse's diagonal leg movements. This action shifts weight to the stirrups, reducing the jarring impact of the trot on both the rider and the horse. Posting allows for a smoother ride and is a fundamental skill in horsemanship.12
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