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There have been several threads recently about cantering out hacking, some horses will not stop/ slow down others having problems getting going.
I nearly always go forward when cantering out in the open using my weight to bring them back when required, just as I would when riding xc before a fence, rather than sitting down all the time as if schooling.
My horses learn that sitting up means slow down usually with little use of the rein, it enables them to relax through the back and I can go on or come back as and when I ask, I feel it is better for the horse and easier for the rider they will all go first, last or upsides without a fuss and do not anticipate cantering every time they get on grass.
Thoughts on what you do and why.
I nearly always go forward when cantering out in the open using my weight to bring them back when required, just as I would when riding xc before a fence, rather than sitting down all the time as if schooling.
My horses learn that sitting up means slow down usually with little use of the rein, it enables them to relax through the back and I can go on or come back as and when I ask, I feel it is better for the horse and easier for the rider they will all go first, last or upsides without a fuss and do not anticipate cantering every time they get on grass.
Thoughts on what you do and why.