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janelaura
18th Sep 2000, 11:25 AM
just to thank all who replied to my 'help with canter'. I finally decided that I was going to canter, and so i did.

I thought about all your advice and set off, into sitting trot and on the bend I used my legs and Jude started trotting really fast at the next bend I started again with my legs and wey hey I managed to get half way round the arena unitl I pulled her back to trot. I bounced up and down like a jack in the box and it was so not comfy, I tried pushing down with my heals and'giong with the horse' but it still frightened me I mearly lost my balance a few time. Anyway I vow to keep on practicing, after all 'the best things come to those who wait' thanks again....

Sarah
18th Sep 2000, 11:46 AM
hello!

Well done for giving it a go. Will your horse go straight from walk to canter? that way you miss out on the sitting trot/manic trot before the canter. Have a look at the 'Kinder way to ride' section on this sight to see how to absorb the movement.

bye!