Instructions
Prepare your horse to be ridden, then take it into an enclosed riding arena or round pen. You do not want to practice in open areas because it is too easy for inexperienced riders to lose control of the horse if they are unable to sit the gaits properly.
Sit in the correct position on the horse. Your heels should be pressed down towards the ground and your upper thighs should be in close contact with the saddle. Sit up straight with your hips loose.
Walk your horse around the ring several times to warm up, then ask for the trot. Focus on maintaining the correct riding position and absorbing the impact of the trot with your hips and seat. Keep your heels down and grip the saddle lightly with your upper thigh muscles. Practice for as long as you need or until you master the skill. Do not expect to master sitting a trot in one day, it can takes months or even years for some riders.
Contact a professional riding instructor for assistance. Take lessons focusing on improving your position and seat. Some riders need the help of an instructor to master specific skills.
How to Stay in the Saddle When a Horse Is Trotting
Riding horses is an activity that takes a certain amount of experience and skill. New riders have to spend a significant amount of time practicing before they master basic riding skills such as sitting the trot. The trot is a two-beat gait between the walk and the canter. It is a medium-speed gait that can be slowed down or sped up. It is difficult to sit because the one-two motion of the gait bounces riders up out of the saddle every other step as the horse moves. However, with practice, you should be able to stay in the saddle when your horse is trotting.