In 2011 the option to ride first level tests at the posting trot was introduced. My first reaction was...
But a sign of becoming older and more mature is to put your gut reactions aside and consider an issue objectively. I still haven't decided whether this, overall, a good or bad thing, so in order to do so, let's look at the pros and cons.
Pros
- Allowing riders to post encourages horses to stay rounder over their topline and not drop their backs.
- Many riders are not ready to sit the trot by the time they are ready to move on from training level and forcing them to do so prematurely can have adverse impacts on both their development as riders and their horses' development. Eliminating the requirement of sitting trot could prevent this.
- First level classes will attract new riders that were previously afraid to attempt a level with sitting trot requirement.
Cons
- The seat aids for leg yields are less likely to be used and perfected when posting trot is allowed.
- At a point in the horses' development when they are suppose to showing the beginnings of collection, the seat will be made less effective and riders will rely more on their hands.
- Riders will just put off developing their seat even longer.
I'm still not sure how I feel about this issue, but would love your input. Discuss!
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