Hi, this helped so much thank you! I currently have an issue with my horse is when I do sitting trot she always thinks we're going to canter (we're pretty sure she's been ridden or trained that the rider does sitting trot before asking for the canter transition or something along those lines) do you have any advice on how I could train her out of that?
Unfortunately the camera didn't catch the pivot demo. I'm guessing you did a hand gesture? Could you describe that? It sounds like it would be a very helpful tip!
But on other horses I can sit the trot well like I love it.. But on my horse she's still in training and can't collect yet or trot with good conformation yet not at that stage I really bounsy soo much in canter or sitting trot I jusy can't go with her.. Any tips
Every horse is different to sit on , my last two Eventers were like chalk and cheese . Charlotte is sit all day and Fred was like a jack hammer . It’s a sign whether they are loose and soft in their backs but some are naturally soft ( Charlotte was WB and Fred was an Arab ) Keep the trot slower to start , let your hips and pelvis pivot up and down to absorb the trot and try to relax into the best instead of sitting still
Every horse feels different to sit on. If you have one that is uncomfortable to sit with, it is a sign that the back is stiff. Don't spend lots of time sitting as it will be unpleasant for you both. I Had a beautiful Anglo Arab I competed for a client at 3 star and he was mega hard to sit with. Make sure you practice sitting after the canter work when the back is really warmed up and do lots of short stretches during the work to keep the back relaxed. Another tip is too watch the ears are stretching away from the rider not coming shorter, the shorter the neck , the more likely the back will drop
This is amazing really well explained thank you
Thanks for your lovely feedback Kate
Hi, this helped so much thank you! I currently have an issue with my horse is when I do sitting trot she always thinks we're going to canter (we're pretty sure she's been ridden or trained that the rider does sitting trot before asking for the canter transition or something along those lines) do you have any advice on how I could train her out of that?
Unfortunately the camera didn't catch the pivot demo. I'm guessing you did a hand gesture? Could you describe that? It sounds like it would be a very helpful tip!
Oh hell , they didn’t switch to me. The pivot is like thinking of your hips rotate up and down ( like eye lids that lift up and down )
@@KirstinKellyEquestrian Eyelids, perfect! Mental imagery really helps me get it! Thanks so much!
But on other horses I can sit the trot well like I love it.. But on my horse she's still in training and can't collect yet or trot with good conformation yet not at that stage I really bounsy soo much in canter or sitting trot I jusy can't go with her.. Any tips
Every horse is different to sit on , my last two Eventers were like chalk and cheese . Charlotte is sit all day and Fred was like a jack hammer .
It’s a sign whether they are loose and soft in their backs but some are naturally soft ( Charlotte was WB and Fred was an Arab )
Keep the trot slower to start , let your hips and pelvis pivot up and down to absorb the trot and try to relax into the best instead of sitting still
I can sit every horse but my own and it's really annoying. I never used to struggle with her.
Have the horse checked over ?
Every horse feels different to sit on. If you have one that is uncomfortable to sit with, it is a sign that the back is stiff. Don't spend lots of time sitting as it will be unpleasant for you both. I Had a beautiful Anglo Arab I competed for a client at 3 star and he was mega hard to sit with. Make sure you practice sitting after the canter work when the back is really warmed up and do lots of short stretches during the work to keep the back relaxed. Another tip is too watch the ears are stretching away from the rider not coming shorter, the shorter the neck , the more likely the back will drop