tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post5209313657972847984..comments2023-12-20T01:49:09.131-05:00Comments on From Racehorse to Showhorse: Progress Report - Canter DepartsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11564627110822414614noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post-26644046356586475542011-10-29T06:31:34.282-04:002011-10-29T06:31:34.282-04:00Wow, that is so much improved. Congrats on the ha...Wow, that is so much improved. Congrats on the hard work. My suggestion for the left canter would be to ask him as you are coming out of the corner, and then it will be so much easier for him to pick up the correct lead. Also if you ask as you take the sit beat of the trot, then as he brings his outside hind through it will give him the correct canter strike off. Apart from that, I would suggest giving a half half just before you ask for the canter, and if he doesn't depart then, half halt and ask again. Make sure your aids are always clear (inside leg on the girth, outside behind) and consistent, and once you relax more through the knee you will be in a much better position to maintain that.<br /><br />He is such an honest, trying horse. He must be a delight to work withAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post-91286365968658307592011-10-22T22:49:32.085-04:002011-10-22T22:49:32.085-04:00Ha! Ollie's left lead is Miles' right lead...Ha! Ollie's left lead is Miles' right lead...or most likely MY right lead:) Either way, you both are adorable and have made great progress. I've sure missed your amazing race photography as well:) You have such a gift, or gifts I should say.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post-62994450205001422632011-10-18T12:44:22.050-04:002011-10-18T12:44:22.050-04:00Oh wow, the colors in those shots are just beautif...Oh wow, the colors in those shots are just beautiful!<br /><br />I feel your pain with the canter departs, my boy has decided that cantering on the left lead is for suckers. I don't know what that's all about, yet...smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post-8538382110940410182011-10-17T20:23:39.214-04:002011-10-17T20:23:39.214-04:00Delightful watching! Thank you so much for sharing...Delightful watching! Thank you so much for sharing. Your Ollie is adorable!! I Gray OTTBs are my favorite! Y'all are precious. :)agirlandherhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154200020468421602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8339321308717215115.post-45323982015628270752011-10-17T15:46:57.108-04:002011-10-17T15:46:57.108-04:00He's still rushing a bit into the canter, but ...He's still rushing a bit into the canter, but your seat is a LOT better--you're sitting DOWN and more upright, and that is good. Sit even "heavier" into the saddle when he starts to rush and he'll have to slow even more because you won't "feel right" to him. He is good at about the 2:10 point, not rushing and looking very dressage-y.<br /><br />YOU look VERY good up there, Miz Wooley ;o) And he is obviously trying to do what you ask. Such a good boy ;oD Keep up the good work ;o)TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.com