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Post by angelena on Jun 22, 2013 21:13:52 GMT
Yesterday I decided to do some schooling work in canter. Now this is first time for my 4 year old. I wasn't expecting miracles but she went almost straight into canter on left rein without running into it, doing a few circuits and only managed a couple of strides on the right rein after having to work really hard to get her going and she was running into it.
Any tips on how to get her going? I always ask on a bend for canter and gave her a little flick of schooling whip as well as using leg/seat/voice aids.
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Post by LinsopStud on Jun 22, 2013 21:24:16 GMT
Ha she learnt to canter correctly on the lunge? If she's particularly weak on one rein it might help her to work on the lunge first so she can learn to balance herself without your weight as well.
If she's fine on the lunge and it's just a ridden issue then it's a case of practice. She's rushing because she finds this rein hard so to rush is easier for her. Keep your weight slightly to the outside to help her balance. Does she favour a rein in trot?
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Post by angelena on Jun 22, 2013 21:37:10 GMT
I did start off with lunging in canter and she was going nicely on both reins, however I have only done it a few times. She is quite good on both reins in trot but does prefer the left. I have no problems getting her into trot she's very responsive.
It could well be a balance issue. We have no school either so have to make do with her grazing paddock when yard owners not around.
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Jul 12, 2013 6:57:04 GMT
Lunging in a paddock is really useful for canter work as it's possible to allow the horse to work on a much bigger circle than in a normal school, which is easier for them so easier for them to get their balance.
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