Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Canter vs Extended Trot

This is how I try to keep equal work on each of my horses diagonals. I just
post the diagonal correctly for the bend of the trail. If the trail is
curving left then I am posting on the right diagonal thus relieving the
stress from the inside hind. I find this works very well (I ride in thw W
and NW). Of course on the long straight aways you have to just watch the
clock and then I post 5 minutes and then change diagonals. The last race
that I did I never had to do this as the trail was constantly changing
directions and I just posted accordingly.
Tara
----- Original Message -----
From: "Val Nicoson" <sweetmare55@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <rjrohwer@xxxxxxx>; <kjz2@xxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: RE: [RC] Canter vs Extended Trot


> >>>>I know that when I post at the trot I am very bad
> about not changing diagonals.  When I try to I get
> immediately bumped back to the other diagonal.  I
> think it is probably more comfortable to the mare, I
> know it is more comfortable for me.  But I do notice
> that when we canter it is usually in a left hand lead.
>  She will change leads, but primarily canters on the
> left.<<<<<
>
> I too am bad about not changing diagonals.  My mare is
> boarded at a barn with an indoor arena and whenever we
> change directions I post off another diagonal.  Now
> when we're on trail is when I get very bad about
> changing diagonals!  She too is very uneven with more
> muscling on the left than the right.
> On her good side posting on that diagonal is not an
> issue, on her other side posting is OK but I have
> noticed she will falter in her gaits at times and look
> down to discover I just got swapped on the posting
> diagonals.  Don't know if this is accidental or if
> she's doing it on purpose...but it's something I check
> after a falter.
> I feel posting on the weaker side is a benefit in that
> it will build that side up...although it's not as easy
> to post to or as comfortable for her.  Something to
> think about.
> She too prefers her left lead.  It is much harder for
> us to pick up the right lead and when she does it is
> really rough (that's how I tell what lead she's on...
> I'm not very good at being able to tell otherwise).
> Right now the vet/chiro has said no right-lead canters
> for another 6 weeks until she gets stronger.  She's
> still in recovery from a sprained...no tear...stifle
> injury...but we're back under saddle now doing walk-
> trot work primarily with some left-lead canters.
> Not sure if you're mare falters at all to get you
> bumped back over to the other side or not...this is
> just my observation with my mare.
> Val
>
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