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Post by ashleigholdwick on May 24, 2012 7:36:14 GMT
Hi! Suggestions welcome Ive got a light weight cob rising 5 in June, broken last summer and now getting taken back in to work and he has matured. He is picking up the correct canter lead on the right rein and never on the left, what can I do to help him? Hes been in work approx two weeks so he isnt the fittest. Im not over doing his work, its small sessions of 10 minutes with a small canter at the end.  |
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Post by Kerbeck on May 24, 2012 9:21:16 GMT
Do you think that maybe you are sitting crooked? I am only asking because I had this problem with my pony for a short time when I was breaking him, turned out I had tweaked my back and was sitting crooked on the right rein, trip to the osteopath and I was cured! Do you have an instructor or friend that can watch you from the ground and assess your position when you are asking for the transition? It is hard to know your self if you are sitting properly. Also make sure you have the correct bend when asking for the transition. All ponies tend to have one rein better than the other but this needs nipping in the bud if it is not to become a habit. Have you had his back, teeth and saddle checked as there could also be a physical issue causing it. Good luck! It is very frustrating but usually caused by something and nothing that is easily solved! |
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Post by melons on May 24, 2012 9:47:07 GMT
try popping a pole from the corner of the school diagonally inwards towards the middle of the school, or even raising it an inch or two of the ground x
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Post by LMSmith on May 24, 2012 10:05:30 GMT
Firstly I would make sure you are not looking down the ponies inside shoulder as this puts more weight on the leg you want them to strike of on and therefore they will through as wrong leg as it is easier to do so. Make sure you are sat central in the saddle and looking where you are wanting to be going.
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Post by Kaseyleigh on May 24, 2012 14:36:33 GMT
Try him on the lunge then if he goes correct on the lunge then its the balance of the rider. when on board turn your head slightly to the outside and also get your outside leg behind the girth and the inside on the girth as you ask for the canter.
I know you might look stupid but try a few stretching exercises yourself before mounting to make sure your warmed up.
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Post by belmont on May 24, 2012 21:23:24 GMT
My young cob is the same, and it is only after months now we are getting there. Maybe just stick to walk/trot build up his fittness/banlacne/suppleness/bend etc so when you come to cantering you can really help set him up on to the correct leg. Try and ride deep into the corners (use them to bounce off so to speak) - make sure your aids are correct and when you get the correct leg - keep the canter going for a few laps so he learns to feel it - my cob is getting there now and will usually do a flying change if he strikes off wrong - however its taken time and alot of hard work |
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Post by ashleigholdwick on May 25, 2012 7:50:42 GMT
Thanks guys, I know its just a matter of time and work, just wondered if anyone has good schooling exercises. Back, teeth and saddle is fine! I will be going for lessons, once we have an established fitness |
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Post by rumble on May 25, 2012 9:04:09 GMT
My daughters instructor tells her to look over outside shoulder! Make her sit straighter!! It works for her! Good luck, am sure as pony matures it will find it easier x
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