This may be the best video that I've ever seen on training the canter. I'm no expert but I've learned that I like to isolate each leg and the head. (It's the flow-through that I need to get better.) Yet, you're the ONLY person I've seen that realizes that this is so important! I'm very impressed.
I just tried some of this on longlines with an unbroke horse that rushed when coached into canter and he picked it up himself without asking, staying in the same soft rythym from the trot; something he'd never done. Breilliant.
You're going to love some of my upcoming videos, as I flail around jumping over logs 😂 I'm no jumper, but have serious respect for those of you who are!
I’ve been doing this at a walk and trot. Believe it or not there are many riders that don’t get the support inside leg thing. I don’t know how they achieve lope without that. Maybe they do that and are not aware? I even tap my inside heel on the girth line to get a lope. I like the weight shift idea! I’m going to try that. I know I lean forward too much when I cue for lope. I just can’t stop that and I think it’s probably because the mare gets right under in the hind to push? I don’t know.
Maybe an odd question… but do you have yourself tied on to the saddle? It looks like it and I’ve seen other trainers with a similar setup and haven’t ever heard it explained.
No, what you’re seeing is the mecate rein. It has several purposes, but holding you in the saddle isn’t one of them. It hangs around the saddle horn then folds through your belt. If you were to fall off, it simply pulls through your belt and comes out.
Interesting. I have a Friesian X that won't pick up the right lead. He's been vetted, chiro'd, etc. I'm going to try this, he is a bit chubby. He was a starvation case - so food is very important to him
This can absolutely be done without a round pen, something I do often. Teach each one of the body yields individually, and then teach the pattern that you want to ride at a trot, usually a circle. Using a pattern your horse knows gives them somewhere to go when you get to cantering.
@@_thenaturalhorseman thank you for your help , I will work on that , I came across your channel only recently learned already a lot !It is very much appreciated!
Of course! Take a look at our clinic schedule here, facebook.com/169615946472379/posts/pfbid0puua9jcssr8vyLaqZeXoMV4fQpj8MdLQFep5sKH2G9f94QDgswuzWmy3bcwx7s1sl/?mibextid=Nif5oz please let me know if that link does not work.
Use your inside rein and leg for shaping and elevating the inside of the horse, and your outside supporting rein for elevation of the outside front. This along with your position in the saddle will encourage the weight shift in the horse.
My mare needs this so badly but though I have ridden for 60 years, I don't think I have the skill to teach her this... do you think i can. You coukd tell right away she was in the wrong lead.. .. will the round pen help? I have an arena but I can turn one end into an arena if necessary...
I’d recommend isolating the different body yields, separate them in motion, dial in on your walk to trot transitions, and give it a shot. The first couple days look like a lot of trotting in the shape of the canter. Be patient until it shapes up for you.
@@_thenaturalhorseman Exactly. The absolute key to success.. patience. Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm not headed to the olympics, so I have all the time in the world. 😉
@@_thenaturalhorseman can you show a video on the above..i feel like the woman above..i' can ride a trained canter..but not sure i can train one..i have a mare who . yes bucks a tad at the canter..sometimes..and comes in to the center w the shoulder..so i think this will help but wondering if you'd show your explanation to the Linda Moore person w a video?
I'm flowing you mostly...it's a little too advanced for .e right now, and it's a really good intro for me to start my research. Can you send me a link to teaching this on the ground please? Haha i always tell my horse " don't give me those ears missy/mister " too. That makes me happy that I'm not the only one.
Thank YOU so much for making your videos for ppl like me who want to seriously study good horsemanship and who needs everything broken down point by point. Excellent videos.
Really nice to watch that process and to get the explanation as you go along. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Unique method. Makes a lot of sense, thanks for sharing!
I feel dumb🤣😅. How easy! My mare will love me even more teaching her this way.
It’s so simple!!
This makes a lot of sense and is easy to work with.
I’ll give that a try. It sounds very helpful. Thanks.
I love this, here you can see the way of correction, a lot of trainers just show the end product, thank you for this series of your videos - great
Glad you enjoyed it!
This may be the best video that I've ever seen on training the canter. I'm no expert but I've learned that I like to isolate each leg and the head. (It's the flow-through that I need to get better.) Yet, you're the ONLY person I've seen that realizes that this is so important! I'm very impressed.
Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate the feedback.
I just tried some of this on longlines with an unbroke horse that rushed when coached into canter and he picked it up himself without asking, staying in the same soft rythym from the trot; something he'd never done. Breilliant.
@@nancyhenker7144 Wow amazing work Nancy!!
Thanks Steve! I’ll be using that next time I ride. Perfect timing, this video is just what I needed!
Let me know how it goes. Enjoy
So much of this sounds like the fundamentals of dressage, done well.
I agree with you, I believe that the biomechanics are the same regardless of the costume you wear. Thank you for the feedback.
Harry did very well with idea he was having trouble picking up the right lead aswell and I was able to understand it to do it 😂❤😊
That's great!
Thank you for a clear and concise video. I need to start by looking at my mares waistline (and my own).
Nice👍 very nice to watch
Love watching your videos, so helpful
Thanks for your support.
Love it, I´m a showjumper but nevertheless very interesting for the flatwork!
You're going to love some of my upcoming videos, as I flail around jumping over logs 😂 I'm no jumper, but have serious respect for those of you who are!
Thanks have not seen it broken down like that good. I'll try.
This is good stuff. I have a lesson in an hour. I'm going to try this. Subscribed.
Thanks for your support
Good clue Look for the Lens of the eye - Thank you
Thank you, I hope it helps!
I’ve been doing this at a walk and trot. Believe it or not there are many riders that don’t get the support inside leg thing. I don’t know how they achieve lope without that. Maybe they do that and are not aware? I even tap my inside heel on the girth line to get a lope. I like the weight shift idea! I’m going to try that. I know I lean forward too much when I cue for lope. I just can’t stop that and I think it’s probably because the mare gets right under in the hind to push? I don’t know.
How do you shift his weight to his outside hind?
Great question, and I answer that question and teach how to do it in my video called “So simple you’ll slap yourself.”
Maybe an odd question… but do you have yourself tied on to the saddle? It looks like it and I’ve seen other trainers with a similar setup and haven’t ever heard it explained.
No, what you’re seeing is the mecate rein. It has several purposes, but holding you in the saddle isn’t one of them. It hangs around the saddle horn then folds through your belt. If you were to fall off, it simply pulls through your belt and comes out.
@@_thenaturalhorseman thank you! I’m enjoying your videos!
Interesting. I have a Friesian X that won't pick up the right lead. He's been vetted, chiro'd, etc. I'm going to try this, he is a bit chubby. He was a starvation case - so food is very important to him
Haha, my Friesian cross doesn't like the left. 😉
@@bobbi0513 lol!
How would you go about it if you only have a big riding ring ?
I'm in the same situation. I'm interested to see what he says :)
This can absolutely be done without a round pen, something I do often. Teach each one of the body yields individually, and then teach the pattern that you want to ride at a trot, usually a circle. Using a pattern your horse knows gives them somewhere to go when you get to cantering.
@@_thenaturalhorseman thank you for your help , I will work on that , I came across your channel only recently learned already a lot !It is very much appreciated!
@@_thenaturalhorseman Thank you so much! That all makes perfect sense. Two thumbs way up. :)
I wish i understood this better! Can I bring my horse to a clinic with you?
Of course! Take a look at our clinic schedule here, facebook.com/169615946472379/posts/pfbid0puua9jcssr8vyLaqZeXoMV4fQpj8MdLQFep5sKH2G9f94QDgswuzWmy3bcwx7s1sl/?mibextid=Nif5oz please let me know if that link does not work.
I'm excited that you're in Michigan!. I don't think doing one of your clinics is an option this year but maybe 2024 .
Nice , how do you shift HIS weight over ?
Use your inside rein and leg for shaping and elevating the inside of the horse, and your outside supporting rein for elevation of the outside front. This along with your position in the saddle will encourage the weight shift in the horse.
My mare needs this so badly but though I have ridden for 60 years, I don't think I have the skill to teach her this... do you think i can. You coukd tell right away she was in the wrong lead.. .. will the round pen help? I have an arena but I can turn one end into an arena if necessary...
I’d recommend isolating the different body yields, separate them in motion, dial in on your walk to trot transitions, and give it a shot. The first couple days look like a lot of trotting in the shape of the canter. Be patient until it shapes up for you.
@@_thenaturalhorseman Exactly. The absolute key to success.. patience. Rome wasn't built in a day. I'm not headed to the olympics, so I have all the time in the world. 😉
@@_thenaturalhorseman can you show a video on the above..i feel like the woman above..i' can ride a trained canter..but not sure i can train one..i have a mare who . yes bucks a tad at the canter..sometimes..and comes in to the center w the shoulder..so i think this will help but wondering if you'd show your explanation to the Linda Moore person w a video?
@@reneesouth6583 I can make that happen! I touched on it slightly with my "Get that horse cantering part 1" video, but not in as much depth.
What is the size of your Round Pen?
The one set up here is 40’
When you say shift your weight to the horse's hind, are you sitting back on your outside butt cheek?
Yes, exactly. And you can give the horse some added support by also using the reins to set them on their outside hind.
I'm flowing you mostly...it's a little too advanced for .e right now, and it's a really good intro for me to start my research. Can you send me a link to teaching this on the ground please?
Haha i always tell my horse " don't give me those ears missy/mister " too. That makes me happy that I'm not the only one.
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These can get you started. Thanks for your feedback and support!
Thank YOU so much for making your videos for ppl like me who want to seriously study good horsemanship and who needs everything broken down point by point. Excellent videos.