cantering

[siani1989]

when cantering my horse he leans on my hands so much and going round corners he leans to the side - even though i am balanced i feel as though im holding him up - how can i get him to stop leaning |:d

 

[eventing09]

try keeping alot of inside leg on him and possibly try a different bit. also try using a schooling whip and tap him on his bum when he starts to lean

 

[BFG]

Transitions and lots of them don’t allow his canter to get to long and onto the forehand so short spurts of canter then trot them canter again and you will find that in time you can canter for longer before you loose his front end.

Also pole work can help.

It is hard for a horse to carry themselves, if he is nice and light in trot then you are ready to work on the canter if he finds carrying himself in trot hard then you need to work on his strength over his back so that he can work from behind and carry his weight on hind leg.

I really think transitions are the key.

 

[Hippona]

Also try lifting your inside hand up a bit, this raises the bit in the mouth slightly and may stop him falling in at the shoulder esp at the corners.

Have you sold the arab yet?

 

[siani1989]

no not sold the arab yet

thanks for the advice everyone

 

[dwi]

I'd try cantering him on the lunge, sounds like he needs to be more balanced in canter.