To assume the correct position for the posting trot, first walk, with the body inclined forward in a posting position. Then put the horse into a slow or sitting trot at six miles an hour. Do not post.

“We’ve had maybe one or two arrearages on a regular basis since 2006 when I got on the board,” said Marc Held, a member until December.

by some it [the wheat in the Weald]is considered to be too strong and forward, and therefore in danger of becoming winter proud

This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.