Cantering the gaited horse - part 1 (2016)

This video is a few years old and I do it slightly differently now, but it might help you guys to see this technique. Now I tend to use a small jump early on, but this is super good to help a horse that has a hard time holding the canter. You put a small jump at the beginning and then ask them jump it and then hold the canter, using the poles to help the horse stay upright.

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In this video I use three horses to demonstrate how I start training gaited horses to canter well. You can you these simple tips to help your horse have a more balanced transition and balanced, smooth canter.

Ignore my bad riding! LOL! I have gotten better.