Schooling in Canter Help!

Tifferss

Tifferss

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What would people suggest are good exercises for my mare, she is good on right leg canter but still a bit on the shoulders and heavy in the hand because she isnt completely balances (only 5)

What would people suggest?
 
Keep the periods of canter short, bring her back to trot before she gets unbalanced, establish your trot then canter again make sure you dont rush her , do plenty of trot, canter, trot ideally on a 20 metre circle so that you can ask at any point that feels right without having to wait for a corner.
You can then gradually increase the length of the canters as she gains confidence and balance. Do some canter work on a long rein, if you can, during your warm up, this will also help encourage her to lift her back, possibly use light seat, and get her swinging along.

Do not leave cantering until the end of a session, as people often do, she will be more tired then and less able to carry herself.
 
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