Tips for the jog..

So, last week I got 4 good rides in on Klint. Borrowing a saddle from my instructor until I can get my own, so got a good start on things. Now, klint is a standardbred so I know I'll never have that nice slow jog.. but his "trot" is so, springy.. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on taking the spring out of his step.. haha He has a beautiful lope, but it's just the jog that's hard.. I'm constantly having to post in a western saddle, and i have a hard time getting my leg aids when all I'm trying to do is not bounce off onto the ground.

I've been trying to do some transition work, and doing poles but any other tips would be great. :)

I have been told that conditioning will help.... I am working on this too ;)

Hi there, :) .. try getting him soft in the face and to round his back, that will make him move more off his hind end instead of pulling with his front(which is more bouncy) .. You can also do lots of circles with your horse and when he gets slow and relaxed go to the rail again .. when he gets more springy and faster do some more smaller circles .. hope that helps :)