exracehorse
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Hi, this is an ex race horse, had him 2 years this summer, didn't do anything first years as he had a horrific accident not long after bringing him home from Newmarket and had 6 months off, then went barefoot, long story! Now, we are really cracking along, sorted out the mounting issues, rearing, spinning in circles etc, the list is endless lol - he is now working in an outline, not chucking his heads about, has fantastic paces and is trying his little heart out, have done trotting poles, grid work and now beginning to jump. BUT, he seems to get himself into a muddle when it comes to canter, 1 in 3 canter strike offs result in him being on the wrong leg, despite my daughter giving the correct leg aids. Do we a, carry on cantering on the wrong leg or b, bring him back to trot and ask again. He is very very green, was used as a stringer at Newmarket for many years etc and was wooden to school and stiff but, is much more supple etc and working really well but, he doesn't seem to have a clue what leg to use, any advice would be fantastic as its frustrating for me to keep yelling 'wrong leg'!