Finally cantering!!!

[CLAUDIA]

Hello all!

I'm cantering again!! I'm so excited...I just can't believe it. I'm still a little nervous, but the tension I used to feel is gone, and I can sit up tall and relax my arms. Now, if only I could just sit to the canter all the time.

Any hints??

 

[Sarah]

hello!

WELL DONE!!! You must be really pleased!

When you say you wish you could sit to the canter all the time, does that mean that it all starts off ok then goes to pot after a few strides? If so, why not just limit your stretches of canter till you feel it is going to go wrong and just work on trying to get the initial stretches longer. There is no point in cantering round and round if you aren't with the horse.

I hope that helps. Have a good weekend.

bye!

 

[CLAUDIA]

Thanks Sarah!

I'm usually sitting just fine until I have to turn, then after the turn I'm no longer with the horse. So, I'll try to trot after the turn until I'm together again.

Thanks again!

 

[bettina]

Just try relaxing and sitting up and back in the saddle at all times!! How about lunge work without stirrups? *wicked grin* That should help! Hehehe... no really, I'm not a sadist, it really will help you sit deeper in the saddle. Try thinking that sticky glue is holding you and your legs to the side of the saddle (wait... that's a thought.. if sticky glue really did keep you stuck to the saddle everyone who have good seats no matter what right? hehehe... sorry I'm in a weird wacky kinda mood today... you don't need to pay attention to me... *grin*).