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Okay, so one thing I'm going to try to do better is get Sumer putting more weight in her hind end. She's not really forehandy, but the more I can get her to put less stress on her front navicular feet the better. Anyone have any exercises for this? I know rein back is good, but anything else? thanks!
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You know way more than I do about this kind of thing, but I've heard that the trot-halt-back-trot exercise is good for that kind of thing. :P
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Transitions, transitions, transitions! Go from the walk up to the trot, and trot until she's accepting the bit. Once she is, downward to a walk. Count 1, 2, and on 3 you should be trotting again.
Also, you can do lateral work to get the hind end working by crossing underneath. Only do this if you know how to, as I don't want to think that you're getting the lateral when really your mare is just scuffling about and her hind or front legs aren't crossing.
Those are the pretty basic ones. Let me know if you need harder ones! (: Best of luck.
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Transitions, transitions, transitions! Go from the walk up to the trot, and trot until she's accepting the bit. Once she is, downward to a walk. Count 1, 2, and on 3 you should be trotting again.
Also, you can do lateral work to get the hind end working by crossing underneath. Only do this if you know how to, as I don't want to think that you're getting the lateral when really your mare is just scuffling about and her hind or front legs aren't crossing.
Those are the pretty basic ones. Let me know if you need harder ones! (: Best of luck. She accepts the bit and uses her back just fine. =] We could use harder ones, we already do lots of transitions and lef yielding. =P We're doing first level schooling second if that helps...thanks!
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We do a lot of counter canter shallow loops, head to wall leg yields, shoulder ins, etc. It helps a lot.
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I do turns on the forehands and make small circles at the trot and canter with George.
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[quote]~DressagePony~ (3/14/2010)
[quote]Before Color (3/14/2010)
Transitions, transitions, transitions! Go from the walk up to the trot, and trot until she's accepting the bit. Once she is, downward to a walk. Count 1, 2, and on 3 you should be trotting again.
Also, you can do lateral work to get the hind end working by crossing underneath. Only do this if you know how to, as I don't want to think that you're getting the lateral when really your mare is just scuffling about and her hind or front legs aren't crossing.
Those are the pretty basic ones. Let me know if you need harder ones! (: Best of luck.[/quote]
She accepts the bit and uses her back just fine. =] We could use harder ones, we already do lots of transitions and lef yielding. =P We're doing first level schooling second if that helps...thanks![/quote]
Oh, I wasn't aware of that! (:
Well, definitely do trot and canter diamonds. First, try them at the walk to get the feel of "sitting" and then "lifting". The canter is a ton easier than trot, since it's more rolling.
The "box" exercise is a killer, but works so well. First, set up a box of ground poles. Come at the corner of one, perpendicular, and do a full pass to the other corner. Once at the corner, so a turn on the forehand. Repeat until you get all the way around. From there, you can pick up a canter and the horse will absolutely be on their hindquarters.
Also, 10m circles at each circle marker in a 20m help.
If you need more, just ask! (:
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[quote]Before Color (3/14/2010)
[quote]~DressagePony~ (3/14/2010)
[quote]Before Color (3/14/2010)
Transitions, transitions, transitions! Go from the walk up to the trot, and trot until she's accepting the bit. Once she is, downward to a walk. Count 1, 2, and on 3 you should be trotting again.
Also, you can do lateral work to get the hind end working by crossing underneath. Only do this if you know how to, as I don't want to think that you're getting the lateral when really your mare is just scuffling about and her hind or front legs aren't crossing.
Those are the pretty basic ones. Let me know if you need harder ones! (: Best of luck.[/quote]
She accepts the bit and uses her back just fine. =] We could use harder ones, we already do lots of transitions and lef yielding. =P We're doing first level schooling second if that helps...thanks![/quote]
Oh, I wasn't aware of that! (:
Well, definitely do trot and canter diamonds. First, try them at the walk to get the feel of "sitting" and then "lifting". The canter is a ton easier than trot, since it's more rolling.
The "box" exercise is a killer, but works so well. First, set up a box of ground poles. Come at the corner of one, perpendicular, and do a full pass to the other corner. Once at the corner, so a turn on the forehand. Repeat until you get all the way around. From there, you can pick up a canter and the horse will absolutely be on their hindquarters.
Also, 10m circles at each circle marker in a 20m help.
If you need more, just ask! (:[/quote]
Awesome, will definitely try those once she's better! Might PM you for more later too =P
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