Develop your core strength and balance with these riding positions
- In trot with stirrups at jumping length, practise these three positions
- Slip two fingers in the neck strap for balance, but do not rely on your hands
- Hover and hold the position, do not do rising trot
- Aim to hold each position for a set number of strides
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