HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CANTER|Training Session

Hey Horse Lovers! Do you ever get nervous thinking about canter or right before you transition? Have you had a bad experience with canter and now you don't have the confidence to canter? There are so many different reasons why cantering can be intimidating. In this video I am going to give you steps, tips, and advice when it comes to building your confidence in the canter. Enjoy the ride!
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[@-equestrianpotato]

Thank you for this!! I fell off the first time I cantered so this really helped me no go “uhhhh” when my trainer asked me to canter!

[@mechrissybradley9569]

A good horse 🐴 with this girl riding him.

[@pariahmouse7794]

Breathing is SO important, the first time I made it all the way around the arena was when I finally started to focus on my breathing- I am a big over-thinker, so focusing on my breath helped me relax my hips or something, I was maybe over-analysing the movement, and just breathing really helped! Love your channel! 🐎💘🐎

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you! Yes it’s so important. I used to not breathe and it effected myself and my horse greatly. Such an important thing to practice and master.

[@lynnesaro7772]

What do you think about a video on hand's, bridles, bits and the horse's neck (neck reining or not)?

[@freespiritequestrian]

I have so many ideas and topics that I’m working on currently, it’s hard to narrow it all down ha! I plan to do one on bits and bridles eventually. ❤️

[@mollymermaid7589]

Oh Jiminy you are the prettiest Appy ever! I am a beginner and as I am researching horse breeds, I stumbled on Appaloosa horses that "shuffle". Is that typical with Appaloosas?

[@-equestrianpotato]

7:21 at my barn all the pony’s are the easiest to get going and have very smooth canters (not very heard of I know) that’s what u gathered from my barn friends as I’m the tallest out of all of them and not able to ride pony’s 😂

[@HamstersAndHorses]

Hi this really helped me I just have this anxiety of cantering I can pop over a jump in trot just fine without any fear but I just don't know where the fear of cantering came from

[@sharonholmes8097]

I think I’ve rode in a canter before. I’ve rode in a gallop before and that was an accident. Lol!🤩😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

You are so funny!!!! LOL 😂. Galloping is fun when it’s intentional! 🤪

[@sharonholmes8097]

Yeah it is!!😉

[@Kneehighsocks]

I went to cantar for my first time the other day after riding for over a year, I went for it almost had it and tried again but my foot fell out of the stirrup and I fell forward on the horses neck and almost fell off. My trainer said it was good though 😂

[@MarthawithToby]

I love your vids do you ever teach people to ride with there horses example like I could bring my horse to your stable for a lesson.

[@summerking3856]

When your in the canter do u need to keep the pressure with your outside leg because when ever I go into canter Bubbles never stays cantering for more then 4 strides?

[@freespiritequestrian]

It depends on the horse! Firstly, I recommend doing groundwork and focusing on canter, that will help. Some horses aren’t as forward as others. I would continue to give the horse forward energy and if they slow down use the lightest aids possible to keep them in the canter. Also, check your saddle fit and rule out any pain related problems if you haven’t already :).

[@conniewojahn6445]

Does the horse recognize a rider's weight and/or balance shifts as its cue to change gait? I know legs are recognized cues most horses understand, but do we know if a horse's thinking and paying attention to such subtle shifts also occurs? I've noticed some horses twitch ears back or they just seem to be paying attention to the rider as if they're waiting for directions.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Yes they absolutely can tell! Some horses are trained off the rider’s seat (which is ideal) and they definitely know what certain shifts mean etc. When learning the cantering most people are taught to use their leg and then will advance into using their seat shortly after.

[@Charityy25]

I needed this video! Thank you so much, 💖 😊 I really enjoyed this!

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re welcome! 💖💖❤️❤️

[@elizabethsakurai4253]

Wish I could take lessons from you!! I'm here in CA unfortunately.

[@freespiritequestrian]

Awwww that would be so fun! I used to live in Cali ☀️🐴.

[@dianaburris7231]

Appreciated the 2 pt. At th trot builds confidence and strength for the canter.

[@dberr1509]

Thanks for the useful instructions. I LOVE Jiminy. I have a 16 hand leopard Appaloosa with darker spots. He’s a good boy but sometimes we have trouble with canter transitions and he gets a little excited. I’m going to practice when the weather gets warmer. Have a great week. 🐴🐴

[@freespiritequestrian]

You’re welcome and thank you. I bet your horse is absolutely gorgeous. What’s his name? Yes, practice makes improvement I always say. Transitions are difficult!!!

[@dberr1509]

His name is Alexander. He thinks he is quite beautiful. We practiced canter transitions today and he was much calmer. Of course it was unusually warm which may have slowed him down a bit. 🐴

[@freespiritequestrian]

@@dberr1509 he sounds awesome! Good work today, that’s great to hear he did well. I love when it’s a little warmer. The horses become more focused :).

[@myworldautistic6839]

Oh my goodness, Jimminy is so cute!!!!!❤❤❤

[@dorothyedge2747]

Jillian did really well! Good student, teacher and Horse ♥️ p.s you're makeup is flawless.. would you let me know the brand of 💄you are wearing..& color ....thx 😊

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thank you so much! Here is what I'm wearing: Lipstick: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7PJL6?ie=UTF8 Gloss: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085S8SRFG?ie=UTF8 I literally love these lipstick/gloss combos! I have multiple colors but these are the one's I am wearing in this video.

[@itsmejillian8598]

Love the video

[@freespiritequestrian]

Thanks for being a part of it. So fun! :)

[@lynnesaro7772]

I will need the video in the future. Jiminy; the professor. I'm 42 years rusty so it's a great refresher. Even if I don't canter; it's ok. Looking at your student, you are a great teacher. Do you think a horse has a favorite gait?

[@freespiritequestrian]

He really is a professor hahaha. Canter is so fun and I think it’s beneficial for the horse to go in all gaits. IMO if a horse sticks to 1-2 gaits over a long period of time they become more stiff. As Endurance riders we learn to be fluid in all gaits so the horse can be balanced and not develop cramps etc. thank you for your compliment as well. I do think they enjoy certain gaits. Jiminey loves trotting but he’s also always up for a good gallop!

[@izzytorres6176]

This video was so helpful

[@freespiritequestrian]

That’s great to hear Izzy!!!!

[@cassieb8937]

I’m comfortable in the canter on a school horse, but my new horse is green and sometimes doesn’t stop or slow when I ask him to so I’m terrified to canter because a horse bolted with me before

[@freespiritequestrian]

Oh no!