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Post by rainbow on Jun 29, 2009 9:23:05 GMT
Was told by the physio that sam has a weak hindquaters and we need to build it up.
So question:
What kinda exercises could i do try try and engage his back end?
Pole work would be one wouldnt it?
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Post by brigadier on Jun 29, 2009 9:26:18 GMT
Do you have hills? If so walk up the hills leaning forward with a wide low rein to encourage him to put his head between his knees. He will want to trot or put his head up, this is the best way to build up the bum. In the school you need to ride lots of half halt, the pause makes them rebalance themselves with their hocks. Ask for changes of pace in the trot using the half halt lots of times before each transition.
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Post by rainbow on Jun 29, 2009 14:32:13 GMT
yeah we have some good hills i will make him walk up them will have a go with what u said about transitions I have tried to get him to extend but all he does is go into canter or just do a horrible faster trot without really going anywhere he does slow really well  thanks for the advice  |
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Post by brigadier on Jun 29, 2009 18:06:49 GMT
The half halts will help you to achieve lengthened paces. He needs to shorten and learn to balance before he can lengthen. that is why he is cantering or running- he simply cant balance- the positive side is that you are getting a reaction so he is obviously genuine, so lots of half halts!!!!!!
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