Whenever you prepare for canter work, the transition starts earlier than you think. When you move from rising trot to sitting trot, and back again, nothing in your horse should change. Same rhythm. Same balance. Same connection. That only works if your hand follows the mouth. Not hanging on the reins. Not holding back when you sit. Your contact stays steady, but always with a forward intention. If you block with your hand when you sit, you interrupt the energy from behind. If you follow, the hor

The canter is a big stepping stone in learning to ride, especially as adults. On most horses, the canter is a different and bigger movement than walk or trot, and it’s faster too! When you are learning, riding the canter requires both figuring out the canter movement plus feeling the added adrenaline of the faster gait. To add to the canter challenge, there are many conflicting stories about how canter should be ridden and what the movement feels like. In this video, I will explain how I teach t

🏇Canter with Confidence: ✅How to ask for canter ✅How to sit the canter ✅What to do if you’re afraid to canter ✅Patterns and figures for a smooth transition ✅How to keep your horse round, supple and soft in canter. With this step-by-step guide, you and your horse will be round in the canter and you will feel confident and connected! Have fun and enjoy cantering! Click to get instant access. | Amelia Newcomb Dressage