When Your Horse 'Runs' From Trot into the Canter
Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians
English - August 22, 2022 13:22 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsWilderness Sports Health & Fitness Fitness horse canter dressage equestrian equine horsebackriding horseriding jumping lornaleeson pony Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Riding, just like life, is about enjoying the journey rather than just the destination. However, when you're transitioning from the trot into the canter - and your horse seems determined to show you just how fast he can actually trot beforehand; well, the journey is not all that enjoyable!
I don't know of a single rider who enjoys the 'rush' of a horse running from trot to canter. It is bouncy, unbalancing, and, sometimes, scary. Also, it more often than not sets up a canter that feels like all of the above as well.
The good news is that there are a few things you can do, starting today, to begin re-schooling this behavior; for you and your horse.
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