walk to canter.

[ellieplatt]

Hellooo!

basicly, im schooling my 6yearold, and i think she's ready for walk to canter, as her transitions are very goood atm.
So help! because i actually have no idea how to do it !
i feel really silly, but help is aprisiated

xx

 

[Sol]

Establish a forward walk with her listening to your aids and prepared for you to ask something of her. I'd start by asking on a circle/corner so it's a little easier

And just... ask for canter! Just like you'd do out of trot really... sit up and make sure you don't drop your reins or she'll trot first.
That's all I do anyway Just be certain of what you're asking, I'm sure she'll get it after a few tries, if not first time!

 

[saskia295]

Yep, if your horse is absolutely clear on the aid to canter, you should just be able to ask with that aid and canter. You will see how good your schooling has been!!!

 

[Orangehorse]

Just to start with you could add a voice aid, just so the horse really understands.

Walk to canter can be useful if the horse can't strike off very well on one leg, as it gives the rider time to think clearly about the aids. It has worked for me in the past.

 

[Booboos]

Do a few trot to canter transitions in the same place and then use the same place to ask for walk to canter. If you get into trouble try asking for trot and in the next stride canter, some horses like this way of learning walk to canter.