leans on me in canter...

[JackDaniels1]

said horsey is fairly green - has a tendancy to lean on me in canter - she flies off at 100mph, I'm squeezing my outside rein to slow her down a bit but it just ends up that she is leaning against my hands whether it be on a circle or large. If I try and push her on, she just goes faster. On the plus side my arms are getting very toned!!!! I ride in a happy mouth snaffle.

any suggestions on exercises I could try with her?

 

[ridefast]

Drop the contact, she can't lean on you then

 

[Tern]

you need to be brave but drop the reins and pick them back up (only for a split second)

 

[JackDaniels1]

we may pick up to 150mph!!! Thanks, will try.

 

[el_Snowflakes]

Drop the contact, she can't lean on you then

Not always true with a horse who takes the contact to the floor, also this is 'rewarding' the behaviour for some.

 

[Tern]

Can i ask what breed please? (Sounds like what mine does, hence why i say you must be brave)

 

[Rosesandhorses]

I would be quite careful dropping the contact as if she's leaning on you then she may trip. I would work on building her strength and confidence so that she learns her own balance- loads of pole work will help.

 

[AmyMay]

What does your instructor advise?