> Take a look at your gelding from the rump, looking toward the withers.
> Are his shoulders the same? I believe that before I began competing, my
> gelding was fairly even. I believe that I was responsible for his
> un-evenness. I posted to only one diagonal, because I didn't know any
> better. Once that shoulder became higher, it was difficult to post to the
> low side - I felt like I was sliding off to that side, and the horse wanted
> me back on my usual pattern. Your problem may be related to your riding
> style. Do you post equally to both diagonals? Do you ask your horse to use
> both leads at the canter?
When we first bought his mother, she was very one sided, and we did
(eventually) notice that we were always rising on the same diagonal.
So we made an effort to change every mile or so, and her one-
sidedness definately improved. Consequently we have made an effort to
be even with her son, though I'm not a brilliant rider and always feel
I am one sided. (Not helped by being thrown off the mother, landed in
front of her, and she cantered over my legs - don't believe they won't
step on you!). Anyway I do try to be even, but...
Several people have suggested looking at the shoulders, not something
I've done yet, 'cause I'm only 5 foot 3. So I'll find a box this
weekend and let you know.
Sue
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