Question # 57: PJ does turn on the forehand very well (we can spin around fairly quickly, or go slowly one step at a time), is starting to learn turn on the haunches (for some reason I neglected this until very recently).
He leg yields, and does shoulder fore. I think we have a fairly decent shoulder in and haunches in (I need to get video, or have someone watch us). This is as far as I have ever gotten in lateral work. How do we progress beyond this? What's the next step or thing to aim for and how do we get there? I'm told that half pass can help horses understand flying changes in the canter. PJ often does not change - he finds counter canter easy. I don't mind counter cantering on a course on him because he is so good at it, but I would like to teach him flying changes in case we ever need it. He has done them occasionally, so I know he can. (Vita)
Hi Vita!
That's good to hear that you've been doing your homework on the flat! Good flatwork is what allows your horse to perform to his full potential, as well as making him a joy to ride. With your question regarding the lateral work..... remember that the movements are not an end goal in themselves, but rather a means to an end. Your goal with the lateral work is to....(Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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