Question # 133: During my lessons this often happens: I have a nice rhythmical canter to a line, and the second to last stride PJ lengthens and then we get a chip.
I am trying to be more light with my hands, so he is happier, but he doesn't listen to my soft half halts. What can I do to stop him from lengthening 2 to 3 strides out? I feel like he is charging past the distance, and if we just stayed in the same canter we'd get there nicely instead of having a chip. Do I just need to keep half halting to the base like I used to? I hate to feel like I am pick, pick, picking... (Vita)
Hi Vita!
It's great that you recognize that your horse is lengthening his stride a few strides out. That is half the battle! Many riders are unaware of this happening. Most of the time when this happens, it is due to... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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