Batgirl
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Looking for ideas to throw into the pot. Bit of background - big horse (in signature) 'slow' moving, long backed. Struggled with canter as a baby (found out after I bought him). Working at elementary scoring consistent 60% (1% or 2% either side). Basic problem is his propensity for breaking so we don't have consistent engagement in the canter, lazy hind leg. This is the safe steady kind of horse that you could let a novice gallop on the beach on (despite being 17"2) as he needs to be asked for effort
Now all physical problems have been excluded (saddle, back, legs, feet) and I have a lovely instructor who is working with me on this but I always like to throw any and all ideas into the pot! One problem we have come across is that he takes any excuse from me (unbal, missed rhythm) to break so a little un-genuine in that regard.
Any thoughts welcome!
Looking for ideas to throw into the pot. Bit of background - big horse (in signature) 'slow' moving, long backed. Struggled with canter as a baby (found out after I bought him). Working at elementary scoring consistent 60% (1% or 2% either side). Basic problem is his propensity for breaking so we don't have consistent engagement in the canter, lazy hind leg. This is the safe steady kind of horse that you could let a novice gallop on the beach on (despite being 17"2) as he needs to be asked for effort
Now all physical problems have been excluded (saddle, back, legs, feet) and I have a lovely instructor who is working with me on this but I always like to throw any and all ideas into the pot! One problem we have come across is that he takes any excuse from me (unbal, missed rhythm) to break so a little un-genuine in that regard.
Any thoughts welcome!