The Sitting Trot. What is it? Why do we need to do it? How can we do it well?

Do you struggle with the sitting trot? If you said yes; you are definitely in the majority. I think we can agree that the trot is the choppiest of all of the gaits. It’s like the rough road to cantering stardom. I believe if you can learn to sit the trot properly then all of your riding will improve. Having a lot of bouncing and disconnect is like having a bad cell phone connection; both parties can become frustrated. The sitting trot is one of the most misunderstood riding movements. Riders of all levels seem to struggle with it. What are the keys to a smooth sitting trot?