Cantering is really simple to do but if this is your first time, you may find it a little awkward and difficult. You will need to learn to get comfortable and position yourself to where your body can move with your horse’s motion and with his rhythm. Sitting the canter means that you need to learn to keep your legs and hips relaxed and loose so your body can follow your horse’s movement. If this is a struggle for you, make sure that the length of your stirrup is not too long. Learning how to get a horse to canter can be tricky but once you learn, it becomes a “fun riding gait” that is the next (and faster!) stride from a trot.
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