for equitation are you supposed to sit the canter or have a half seat? does it matter? any answe would be appreciated. thanks

*** i meant more of are you supposed to light seat rather than sit during the eq.(jumping and flat) classes. HELP PLEASE! thanks

In eq on the flat you should sit, but it's all your preference O/F. I personally do a half-seat but I see others to well sitting also. Whatever is comfortable and looks good, really :]

sit the flat. unless you can't and end up flopping all over, then i would do a light half seat.

i personally two-point during my fence tests, i'm more comfortable that way jumping.

im riding my one pony in a pony medal this weekend....and actually, in the flat, i do sort of a half seat. her canter on the flat is the worst to sit...but ive gotten top ribbions not sitting in the saddle in big classes. but i just sit up really tall and have my hands up. however if im doing eq on a horse i ist it, because horses...especially eq horses are alot more comfy!


when going over fences, get off your horses back a bit....but sit up. eq judges like to see a half seat while your going over fences, and it shows that you feel for your horse.....sitting on them while they are doing a difficult course cant feel nice for them!