I really enjoy trick riding. I can do some of the various trick riding tricks, but true trick riding is done at a full gallop. I can do some simple tricks riding Puddles on the lounge line, but I am not sure I will be doing much trick riding at a full gallop. Unfortunately one of the keys to safely trick riding is always having a hold of the saddle with one hand or the other. Because I only have one hand to hold onto, it is difficult to do the trick and hols onto the saddle. I believe that I can do anything, but plan to proceed carefully with the trick riding. I really enjoy playing around with trick riding on my pony “Puddles”! I can do the Hippodrome stand easily and at a full gallop. I like riding patterns and riding obstacle courses in a Hippodrome stand. But as for some of the other trick riding positions at a full gallop, I think I will leave that to the great trick riders out there and stick to the Hippodrome stand.
Lizzy