How To Sit The Canter Using Your Seat

How To Sit The Canter Using Your Seat | In this video I will explain how I use my seat to stay in the saddle in canter. The one thing you do NOT want to do is "sit still" as the seat of the rider is very active when cantering on a horse. How you sit the canter will have a great effect on how balanced you are in the saddle. Cantering on a horse can be a scary experience for some people but if you have an understanding of what you should be doing with your seat you will find it much easier. I show you some cantering tips which will help you find your balance.
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[@BasicHorseTraining]

I hope this video helps you to understand that cantering on a horse is an ACTIVE process for the rider and "sitting still" is probably the worse thing you could do. Thank you for watching.

[@elainesgroi1709]

Thank you for teaching this so clearly.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 🤗

[@ibrahimdigil7673]

Please send me one horse please

[@BasicHorseTraining]

@@ibrahimdigil7673 which one would you like?

[@WildSpiritRanch]

Thank you for this video! My instructors are pretty...bare...with their instruction. I just get yelled at to sit back, but no explanation at all. This was so helpful!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad it helped.

[@dianestone2029]

I'd get a new trainer. They shouldn't speak to you like that!

[@KABench33]

That's not instruction! Time to find someone to EDUCATE you! :) You deserve that, as does the horse! You shouldn't be expected to just *know*. Best wishes!

[@DX1SYXX]

Oof when I first started well kinda I didnt know what a jump wing was and she told me to go over to them and I'm pretty shy so I went the other way;-; XD

[@romijane]

Same. Without YT I'd be completely lost XD

[@natileaschaffner4121]

CANTERING IS SO HARD !!😭 this helps, i’ve been watching videos but it’s helping to see what it’s like when ur off the horse. i’ve heard people say let the horse canter you don’t try to canter the horse 😂

[@horsebitchbarnwitch1076]

i have cantered before a tiny little bit in an arena, like maybe for 4 or 5 strides then i would lose my footing or my balance and have to stop. I watched this video yesterday, knowing i would be riding today, trying to muster up the courage to go outside and really canter. This video was so incredibly helpful, knowing how my hips are supposed to move and even though it wasn't mentioned, how my feet should be so my foot doesnt slip out of the stirrup (3 mo. out from a broken ankle, foot keeps slipping out) . It was helpful to know how my arms should be fluid in the elbow too, although i did pull back a lot still bc of fear and to get her to slow downt to stop...but i kept going, out in the long field, and Tweed gave me a lot of patience and a lot of trials and finally...i started cantering naturally with my hips. I didn't realize they would be turned a bit, as well as my shoulders...i thought i was doing something wrong, but i gave in to that bc i didn't really have a choice...if i tried to sit perfectly straight hipped, i would be off balance and almost fall off. So once i gave into her body movements, and just let go...we cantered for a good distance and it wasn't bumpy or anything. It was like we were the same body...so cool!!! Thank you for giving me great direction to give me the confidence to try to canter with one of the most amazing horses in the world, Tweed

[@im_greek521]

My sitting canter looks like a post and all my instructor says is sit deeper. The explanation of the movement happening helped so much!!! My canter still needs improvement, but it’s getting there :)

[@abdulrahimalomran1912]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!!! what an amazing explanation !! LOVE it THANK YOU !!! greetings from Saudi Arabia

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are very welcome. 😊

[@yesno9668]

My trainer tells me to sit still in canter but I think she wants me to fill the beat because he techs people in dressage but THIS HELPS SO MUCH THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome. 😊

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Very good down to earth advice. I am 64 and have ridden forever but am really struggling with my canter. Following your on the ground exercise has made me realise just how stiff my hips have become. Now I have something to work on. Thank you.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm hearing you Sabine. I can really feel myself stiffening up these days and I need to take time to warm myself up as well as my horse .

[@sabinelloyd8532]

As a follow-up to my comment above I really tried leaning back. It felt extreme, but I am sure it wasn't. Suddenly my hips could move with the canter and both me and my horse were more comfortable. Thank you so much for your down to earth examinations!

[@marysinclair1214]

Hi Sabine, me too. I'm 60 yr old and started taking lessons again. I did a terrible job with my first canter on this horse.

[@Itsdogsforlifeofficial]

My instructor always tells me to sit through the canter but now I understand what you are actually supposed to do! Thx ! 😄

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 😊

[@erikaabate1133]

I really appreciate you breaking this down and explaining so much in detail. I laughed out loud literally when you made the comment “it’s not like you’re on the toilet”. 🤣 These are great videos! Thank you! 💜💜

[@BasicHorseTraining]

When I edited the video I cringed a little 😬 but then I remembered that I promised myself I would make videos that show the real me. I am what I am 💁‍♀️ 😆. Thanks for your lovely comment 😊

[@lindsayperez219]

Your wording and on-the-ground demonstration was immensely helpful, thank you. It finally clicked!

[@Poetessa2]

Rebel is such a good boy!! He's very balanced and gorgeous. You explained sitting at the Canter very well. In Canada or North America I should say, we have two schools which never made sense to me, the Hunter/Jumpers and Dressage. I was trained since early childhood in the Hunter/Jumper world and it frustrated me because they teach you to be ahead of the vertical most of the time which causes the horses to be hallow and not relaxed or on the bit. And they don't do enough work on the flat for horse and or rider. You see a lot of bums in the air and horse's noses in the air, falling in around corners, leaning on the forehand etc... I always felt better at the vertical, sitting in the saddle and going with the motion as we do in dressage and it's correct all around for everyone. What helped me to really get that deep quiet seat was no stirrups.... a lot! And letting my stirrups down 4 holes! lol Great advice, your position is spot on and it shows in Rebel!! Thank you!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 😊

[@darkxace4714]

This video has helped me alot, i would struggle to sit the canter and this video made me understand how to use your seat my first ever canter i just sat there because i didn’t know what to do thanks for the video help!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I am so glad it helped you Dark ace 💗

[@JessicaSinclairDoomsday]

i love half seat, it feels so nice for obvious reason.

[@ana5671]

Thank you so much for your videos - I haven't ridden properly in the long time, but have recently agreed to go on a riding experience with a friend which will involve some cantering. I was feeling doubts about my ability to canter after so long, but your explanations have made me feel much more confident that I can do it again, and now I'm really looking forward to riding again!

[@seemakansabanik9276]

Excellent explanation and demonstration too.💐🙏You are a genuine and genius Lady.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Oh thank you Seema 🥰

[@KarineTKnudsen]

Everything you do resonates with me, and especially the sitting trot helped me so much. I usually feel like a bouncing potato. There are two horses near where I live and the lady that owns them has said that I'm welcome to visit and ride if I want, but I don't know these horses, and it's been ages since I rode last time. I will try to get to know them better, ask about them and always get off if I don't feel safe. Your videos really help me to "reconnect" with what I used to know. Thank you so much.

[@cosmo8206]

Thank you so much for this! Riding on a gaited horse for the majority of my time, my canter has gotten real bad and this helped me freshen up and understand it when riding non-gaited horses!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Glad it helped! 🙂

[@crazycoldlily0085]

this is so helpful i have been struggling to sit because every time i see someone canter it looks different and i wasnt sure how mine should look but this really helped. It was funny when you were doing it on the ground but very helpful thank you

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Not my most attractive moments 😂😂. I’m glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@endoraadora538]

I'm loving these videos. Thanks so much for posting.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome. Thank you for commenting.

[@MrCrankyNYC]

This is great 👍🏻. The best part is seeing the video and understanding what is happening. And it feels way more natural on the horse. Thx for these basic videos!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome. 😊

[@dongwang4322]

I like the illustration on the ground!!! It's very clear. Thank you!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You’re welcome 😊

[@passthhenny]

Hi josie! I love your videos they have so much detail and it seems like it'll be helpful! I have a lesson tomorrow and I hope this helps out im gonna bring this up to my instructor!

[@wendysuemesny3757]

Hi! Love your videos! This was SO helpful for me. Esp when you demonstrated on the ground. As a visual learner, this was great!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm a visual learner too 🙂

[@jeannepetrillo9452]

Such crystal clear explanations…thank you!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to comment 🙂

[@cristinaschmidt6698]

great explanation thank you!!

[@carlyfenton-wyrick1560]

Thank you for showing it off the horse as well!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Your welcome. I hope it helps transfer it to the saddle 😊

[@wellsr9280]

The sinking into the swing analogy literally just fixed my biggest riding error!! I have been struggling with this for years!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm so glad it helped 🙂

[@emilyvarnon6447]

The explanations are so helpful especially for visual learners. That is part of my issue. Having the instructor give verbal instruction while trying to fix all the body for a visual learner is nearly impossible.

[@ryssaalnaemi5367]

Thank you for this video my coach said I did the beautiful canter

[@BasicHorseTraining]

FABULOUS!! Yay! 👏👏👏

[@baileychapman05]

Thank you very much, mate! Very easy to follow riding a rocky horse as well.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

No problem 👍

[@user-ig9ri5er1c]

Great instruction on this!

[@mingram008]

Great video, great explanation! Looking forward to your next one!!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Coming soon but there is a large back catalogue on KZbin 🙂

[@tylersgamingreview3684]

Thanks I’m about to start riding and now I know done now I’m done it I was able to gallop it was so scary I almost fell of the cliff but the canter felt really good thanks I love horses so much #horselover #ilovehorses

[@janeregan2930]

Thank you for this information, I’m struggling with the canter , loved it as a child/ teenager but now in my 50’s after coming back to riding I’m struggling

[@the_nicest_guy]

Thanks for the video, as a man i'm not that flexible but i'm working on stretching and it helps

[@samanthaschmmidt6681]

thank you so much for this video i just subscribed because i havent found a useful channel for horse-riding until today!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Happy to help!

[@sheridancelmer7082]

This is a helpful reminder for some of us long time riders who have developed poor habits such as tipping forward. I am now starting a young one and want to do it right. Plus it is much safer to be in upright in the saddle 😊

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Yes upright is much better. When I am riding really young horses the mantra that keeps going through my head is .... "nose behind your belly button Josie!" 😂

[@toongeeraedts6926]

Good en clear explanation a good lesson thanks

[@carlakorpijaakko5335]

Can you do this video again but with smoother camera movement as it’s super hard to see with it jerking which is doing your great instruction a disservice!

[@barbstrona1]

So good. I shall try to follow. Your explanations are so clear. I love your saying to put your weight at 6 o’clock for a half halt! First I’ve understood that. Leg gets horse forward, seat to balance. Reins if horse doesn’t respond. Am I right? I r been struggling with dressage since I was 80. Almost 81. Now I’m 82. (I didn’t ride for forty years!)

[@JackieMeacock]

this vid made me better at cantaring

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You have just made me day. Thank you 🙂

[@Conny226]

Thanks it helped me a lot

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Awesome 😊

[@melissahunt5239]

Great video thanks

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to comment :)

[@anettstoermer2398]

Great. Thank you so much!!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

😊

[@christophercullen3558]

Thanks for your help 🙂

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@marysinclair1214]

At 60 yrs old I started to take lessons again. My coach asked me to canter in a circle. I did a terrible job after not cantering for a while ( my canter does need work). First off I was shocked at this horse's canter it was so jarring. Long story short I pulled a back muscle and now I'm out of commission for a while. I have a beautiful warmblood that unfortunately is not sound anymore. I loved his canter...not that my canter doesn't need work it does. I need a horse to ride so I can practice.

[@ChillaxA74a]

I really appreciate your videos!Tomorrow i will go riding at my yard, and i will be hoping these strategies work,my teacher always just says „press your heels down“ even tho there are so many more tricks to staying on!😊 i was afraid to canter before but,im sure it was just the Pony that made me almost fall off,also my stirrup has let go of my foot. Anyways i hope you will continue making these great videos! Poor rebel was struggling😂

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Best of luck!

[@yesno9668]

So good

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@amytatton7048]

giving me a refresher lesson before i get back to rda :) thanks

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Happy to help! 😀

[@huubboschker2956]

Super😊❤❤

[@jaspervonbach3621]

Bravo!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you. 🙂

[@amandafrench8047]

Glad I found ye lady. Thanks for the vid.

[@ritaobrien2779]

Great canter videos. Was able to see what I am doing wrong.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Glad it helped

[@ninadeweerd721]

Thank you so much, this is super helpfull! I ride scool horses and my trainer says the horse falls out of canter to trot because i don’t support him enough with my legs.I always try to keep my legs soft and long so this comment confuses me a lot. He also says i have to push more into the styrrup? Can you shine your genius light on this please? I am really confused and don’t know what to do with these comments. My trainer is a proud spanish man with quite a temper so he gets a bit agitated when I don’t understand…. Thank you so much

[@malveencourt8660]

That is brilliant. I’m just wondering where the weight should be in our feet? Should I put more weight on my inside stirrup or my outside stirrup? Should one leg be slightly in front of the other when going a certain direction

[@shemoglobin1416]

Hello! thank you so much for posting this, when i started cantering i was taught to sit all the time, and im still at that point, ive had really nice canters and im not horrible at it at all, i just lack the confidence. I was wondering, is it harder to sit in canter or be in a two-point position? I know sitting requires more core muscle engagement, but i wasn't sure whether sitting or 'standing' was easier.

[@anonymous915]

It's like scrubbing the saddle with your bum. That's the best way I've heard it described. Scrub the saddle with your bum. That can't be done while leaning forward.

[@srivivekggoups]

useful video

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you.

[@lisaande51]

I have been working on the canter and was told that my horse breaks down in the trot in the back end but is cantering in the front. It feels to me as if her back end falls out and is stumbling for a second. But that's when she has had the habit of bucking from the shoulder. As if she gets out of balance when this happens which causes this bucking quirk. She told me to work on just trotting, and then transition into the canter for a few strides, then break into a trot. Back and forth doing this. What are your thoughts? She is a 21 yr old Arab 15.1 hands.

[@MrDandelio]

Some people teach u to stand up into a two point first, is that necessary, or useful? Or, can I just progress into the above ?

[@ari_xoxo6335]

I find it doesn’t help when I wear my body protector as it stops me from fully leaning back. Could this be the reason why I lean forward?

[@Human-lg8hb]

I have a really bad problem with leaning forward, no matter how much I practice I can’t seem to just sit in the seat.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Try this video Human. It was what helped me the most. 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4e1dpWZZbWSq5I

[@marypringle8328]

Hi Josie I really enjoy your videos. I am from south Africa. I own one horse she is a 13 year old mare and a bit of a greenie, as well as myself. All you information is really helpful. Regards Mary

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad they are helping Mary 🙂. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask and I will answer them if I can.

[@virginiamoss7045]

Good explanation, but the camera is so jerky trying to move with the horse that I can't see the movement being demonstrated.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Sorry about that Virginia, I film on my own and my Pixio was on its last legs when I filmed this. I have since bought a new one so hopefully, I won't have these problems anymore.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@BasicHorseTraining Technology can be frustrating.

[@rajivdgp]

Thank you very much for the informative video. I am from New Delhi , India and we have very acute shortage of Riding trainers in our cities . Can you think of making videos tips for young learners in crowded cities of India to start riding

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Hi Rajiv, Did you mean videos for beginner riders? Riding tips for beginners? Thank you for your comment 😀

[@rajivdgp]

@@BasicHorseTraining Yes , videos for very beginning western riding lessons .My daughter is 9+ years old and is crazy about riding horses and dressage . We don't have proper coaches for western riding lessons and retired military cavalry trainers are very difficult to get hold of .

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I will do my best 🙂

[@ktgequestrian4475]

Could you not get zoom or internet lessons?

[@rajivdgp]

@@ktgequestrian4475 India is not a great equestrian nation like USA , GERMANY and outside of the Indian military there is very little civilian facility , Olympics grade dressage trainer or even good dressage horses .Importing dressage horses from Germany is very expensive proposition for use by a little girl . we have made decent start on the best horse available in India ,but there is almost no international level trainer ,still. my experience is that dressage discipline is not compatible to be taught to a little girl on zoom or video tutorials

[@theequestrianedits755]

Wow thanks

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 🙂

[@theequestrianedits755]

Love your channel

[@theequestrianedits755]

My fav horse in my stable is sunny i nearly fell of yesterday because he went to fast and after had a little spook

[@theequestrianedits755]

Can you show horse rider exercises pls I’ll tell a secret I’m to weak that I struggle doing up the gerth and undoing it

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Try this video and if you are looking for something to do off the horse I would recommend pilates ... you need a good core to ride and they will help. 🙂

[@Healing2024PowPow]

Fab

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you 🙂

[@nisalkarunaratne3466]

I just wanted to ask, in the canter, do you grip the saddle with your legs or relax to allow flexibility of the hips I am new to horse riding and I am having trouble bouncing in the saddle when cantering

[@gailgalida]

Do not grip. Your legs are there around the horse but not gripping to hang on

[@Sara-vz9ig]

Oh my God! I always sit still and that's the reason I bounce 😐 last time I tried doing the movement but couldn't make it, it felt wrong because probably I was doing it wrong and I looked stupid on the horse. I need to learn how to do that

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You didn't look stupid @Sara 1995 you looked like a person learning to ride a horse. Please be kind to yourself 🙂 Learning to ride a horse is amazing. Just think about it ... two bodies (one 10X larger than the other) learning to move together in harmony. Amazing ... and hard work 😝. You got this girl!

[@DaryaEventing0807]

this really hepled:) but i just can't sit down, my horse's canter is too fast the proof is i was on a different horse and i could sit down so i think the horse i am riding rn is way too fast for me MY LITERALLY TELL ME TO SIT STILL ON MY SADDLE 'IT DOESN'T HELP JEEZ MY COACH IS WEIRD

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad it helped. Perhaps you need to slow the canter of horse you are riding. I have done a video on that.

[@shannonh8241]

Great explanation, but I wish the filming was smoother.. 🙂

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you for your feedback Shannon I appreciate it 🙂. I film on my own and use a Pixio so sometimes it did appear a bit "jerky" but that old one finally gave up on me so I have a new one Yay! I have recorded my latest video on the new one and it does appear to be a lot smoother. 🙏it will stay that way.

[@noorzahrah1690]

Is it the same principle if your pelvis is higher than the other?

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I would think it would be Noor but your horse may try to compensate for your asymmetry.

[@lindajayneclark767]

It would be a lot easier to demonstrate in some lighter britches so I can see your movement. But I really am getting a lot from your videos.

[@muhammadgunduz7339]

Hi, i'm from West Sumatra, Indonesia state🇲🇨 This video is easy to application to my horse riding lesson,, Thank's a lot... Ask permit to share with friends of my community...🙏🏇🙏..

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Hello 👋🏻. I’m glad you like it and of course you can share it. 😊

[@rossolinger4477]

Wow! So great. Why don't trainers actually explain this lol

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm not sure Ross. I had to figure this out for myself as no one told me and I don't want others to struggle as I did. That's my motivation for my videos anyway 🙂

[@rossolinger4477]

@@BasicHorseTraining maybe they assume that is just totally understood by people. That isn't always the case! Thanks for making great videos i'm really getting a lot out of them

[@OTM-101]

Love the video you make his look easy but it ain't

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I do puff a lot though Dane ...bit of a give away 😆

[@myownfangirl9378]

In your mind just keep the rythm of „dum dee dum dee dum dee dum dee dum dee dum” it helped me alot with cantering :)

[@BasicHorseTraining]

It’s all about the rhythm 🥁🥁🥁😁

[@ashtonsawesomeaussieanimal2133]

My horse has an unbalanced and no control in her canter idk how to fix it she’s naughty

[@mickeyandclaire]

I physically can not sit my horses canter. No matter how hard I try, I just keep bouncing. It’s so annoying and uncomfortable. He’s so bouncy and moves his head a ton so when I can sit it kind of, I’m just pulling on his face.

[@theterracebanquethall7124]

You are behind the drive

[@ibrahimdigil7673]

Please send me one horse please

[@mariepigen08]

It's kind of hard to hear what you're saying because the sound is kind of poor quality. It's hurting my ears so I turn the volume down and then I can't hear you..

[@hoserlover6092]

हेलो सर मुझे घोड़ों परपर जॉब मिल जाएगी

[@BasicHorseTraining]

मुझे खेद है कि मेरे पास प्रस्ताव पर कोई नौकरी नहीं है।

[@tuckytm]

I like your content, but it always sounds like your yelling into the microphone. It’s so distracting.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I have moved my 🎤 further away but it still sounds the same. Perhaps it would help if you turn your volume down? Thank you for your feedback I will see if I can find another solution.

[@jessicat3951]

“This joint” as they point to a dark shadowy area. “Open”… What opens? To the side? Upward? Maybe this makes sense if you already have been doing it for a long time. Otherwise useless. And sorry to be blunt. I really do love people who share information to help others! This just doesn’t translate.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You can be blunt that is fine. I will reply in a blunt manner. There is only one joint in the dark shadowy area ... the hip joint!! Nothing else there just the hip joint. The joint opens and if you watch the video and concentrate on the hip joint you will see which way it opens! It has translated to a lot of people. 😉

[@horsehangout]

Open hip happens when your leg is straight, as in when you are standing . Close hip happens when your leg raises up towards your chest. The most open hip position is a bridge backbend while the most closed would be a forward bend touching your toes

[@brynnelliott8188]

I love this, but I absolutly despise the noseband on the bridle. Its just plain abuse. The horse is being kept from opening its mouth when the bit causes it pain. Please change this!!

[@melyssabates9822]

Amazing help! Thank you!