jh
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Post by jh on Aug 21, 2012 21:01:16 GMT
As the title says really, any tips on improving extension in the ring?  |
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sarah14
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Welsh ponies & partbreds
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Post by sarah14 on Aug 21, 2012 21:14:16 GMT
hold and push with your seat and squeeze lunging along the long side also encourages it for when you ride them and in the show ring! |
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Post by Kaseyleigh on Aug 22, 2012 11:34:17 GMT
Transitions from walk to trot making sure ur horse is responsive then trot to extended trot
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Post by gillwales on Aug 22, 2012 11:48:49 GMT
its important to maintain balance and rhythm or else it just looks like the horse is running and can get them on the forehand
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Post by vikki85 on Aug 24, 2012 12:40:38 GMT
What gillwales said. I find doing a little bit of collection just before asking for extension, or a sneaky bit of shoulder in as I come round the corner helpful as it can gather the horse up and get him/her stepping under a bt more before you ask for the extension.
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Aug 24, 2012 14:45:07 GMT
You can't get a good extended trot unless you horse is working correctly with his hindlegs under him carrying more than their share of the weight. If you try when he is still on the forehand all he can do is run with quarters trailing. All the above should help him into a good starting off outline.
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