Robert Killion Obituary

ROBERT "BOB" KILLION, 64, passed away Monday, January 17, 2005. Bob served on the Humble City Council since 1990. He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, member of the Lions Club and a Honorary Chapter Member of the FFA in Humble, Huffman and New Caney. He was an active member at First Baptist Church of Humble and the best PaPa Bob ever. He is survived by his wife, Kay Killion; sons, Robert Killion Jr. and wife, Lisa, Ronald Killion and wife, Michelle, Robin Killion and wife Christina, Ryan Killion; 12 grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of loving friends. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at Rosewood Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Humble. Interment to follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 18, 2005.

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Posting Trot

Posting trot is an English riding technique where the rider rises and sits in rhythm with the horse’s two-beat diagonal gait to avoid bouncing, typically by "rising and falling with the leg on the wall" (outside front leg). It reduces stress on the horse’s back, aids in maintaining balance, and allows for longer, more comfortable travel.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to post the trot:

How to Post the Trot

Find the Rhythm: The trot is a 1-2, 1-2, two-beat rhythm. Focus on feeling this diagonal movement, where the horse's outside shoulder and inside hind leg move forward together.
Rise and Fall: "Rise" (stand slightly in stirrups) when the outside shoulder moves forward and "Fall" (sit gently) when the outside shoulder moves back.
Use the Knee Pivot: Pivot at the knee, pushing your thigh forward and downward into the saddle, rather than lifting straight up.
Keep Legs Still: The lower leg should remain in a consistent position against the horse's side, not swinging back and forth.
Control the Landing: Avoid "flopping" down; maintain muscle control to sit softly in the saddle.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Pulling on Reins: Using the reins for balance while posting ruins the contact and hurts the horse’s mouth.
Leaning Forward: Keep your shoulders back and sit up straight, maintaining a line from ear-shoulder-hip-heel.
Wrong Diagonal: If you are on the wrong diagonal, you will feel out of sync. To fix it, sit for two consecutive beats and then resume rising.
Over-posting: Raising your seat too high out of the saddle creates an inefficient, tiring motion.

Posting vs. Sitting Trot

Posting Trot: Ideal for warming up, trotting over long distances, and young or green horses. It is more comfortable for both horse and rider because it removes the rider's weight during the impact phase.
Sitting Trot: Requires more skill and balance, usually done for shorter periods to maintain control or in specific disciplines like dressage.

When to Start Posting Trot

Beginners should start learning the posting trot once they have developed basic balance at a walk and can manage a steady, slow, working trot, which is generally easier for learning the rhythm of the rising and falling motion.

Watch this video to learn the difference between posting and sitting trot:

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