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Post by catefrances on Sept 8, 2011 14:56:59 GMT 1
Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone has encountered the same problem. My wee horse refuses to strike off on the correct leg on the right rein, even when I do everything to set him up correctly he still strikes off wrong. It's like it's automatic to him................any other ideas other than the obvious placing a pole in the corner ?
Any help would really be appreciated, it's driving me mad, the judge rode him at Blair & she didn't manage to get him to strike off correctly either. I have been doing loads of schooling but nothing seems to work ...........help
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Post by dan68 on Sept 8, 2011 17:15:56 GMT 1
Im currently going through the same but its my mares left lead! Even does it on the lunge. It was suggested that I do a couple of paces of leg yield left just before I ask for canter and it does work from time to time but not consistant! I totally blame myself as I have back/leg problems and dont think that helps matters. Will be interested in hearing what others advise for you  |
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Post by polly on Sept 8, 2011 19:39:59 GMT 1
mine is the right leg as well , he's so well balanced that sometimes i can't tell in a big ring and will happily trundle round just pleased were cantering quietly that i'm half way round before i correct it i find if i put his nose over the "wrong " leg i.e. left for right lead and vice vesra it works but i'm sure the better riders on here will help the 3 of us with a more correct way of dealing with it , i don't think it your back/leg probs in my case it's mostly trying to school by myself in a field with buckets as markers and getting frustrated so going for a hack instead !!
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mellj
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Post by mellj on Sept 8, 2011 20:48:24 GMT 1
I was watching a clinic on ex racers the other week...soemthing thru FB.
They guy taking the clinic got the riders to do rising trot on the wrong diagonal and then ask for canter...while still doing rising trot rather than going sitting...maybe worth a try!
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Post by catefrances on Sept 8, 2011 23:52:04 GMT 1
I'll try that tomorrow , thanks x
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Post by Eleanor on Sept 9, 2011 6:59:27 GMT 1
With all of mine, natives, tb's and breakers alike, I do lots of transitions going right into corners on right angles and lots of serpentines with their worst leg having to do the 2 loops of canter whilst using overly exagerated leg aids. Once they have got the idea the leg aids are reduced to bare minimum. Flint goes on the correct lead from the slightest shifting of weight - oh how I wish they all did this!
Good Luck!
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Post by catefrances on Sept 9, 2011 9:49:12 GMT 1
Thanks I'll just have to keep at it , he is so balanced on the other rein he just refuses to make any attempt to to strike off correctly on the right rein. We do loads of leg yielding before asking , small circles, bending etc.....he can be going really nice then you ask for the canter and everything goes out the window.............I have a guy helping me with him now who is a really good rider and teaches at SNEC however he is also stumped and at a total loss as how to resolve this issue . If anyone knows of anyone really experienced with ex racers that might help us if you could let me know that would be great thenks
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Post by catrionamorrison on Sept 9, 2011 15:35:38 GMT 1
I had this problem with Bertie and my instructer used a cross pole to sort it as it took the focus off the transition and me over thinking and riding it so we did figures of eight over the cross pole at trot then into canter as we landed and it "worked" Good luck hope this helps |
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Post by catefrances on Sept 9, 2011 20:42:12 GMT 1
Thanks , that sounds like a good idea cause he often gets the correct leg after a jump , I'll try it |
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Post by Isabel Hodge on Sept 12, 2011 4:43:19 GMT 1
try flexing him slightly to the outside and make sure your weight is to the inside.
I had and still have this problem sometimes xx
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Post by gemmat on Sept 12, 2011 12:02:57 GMT 1
Catefrancis- Just out of interest have you had his back done recently and his saddle fitted etc? If he picks just one leg then it can be a sign of something not being quite right. If you have already gone down that route then perhaps he is just stubborn of course....
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Post by catefrances on Sept 12, 2011 17:44:09 GMT 1
Yea his back has been done within the last 6 months , teeth have been done twice since I got him, the saddle fits fine and I have actually had 2 vets out to check him over again in the last 6 months. The reason I got the vet was that he sort of slips behind sometimes only in slow trot. The vet has put it down to a slight weakness of the patella however has said he has probably had this all his days and that it shouldn't really affect him. The vet suggested on the first visit it would improve with regular work and it actually has he doesn't do it half as often now. I had another vet from the same practise out on Tuesday last week for a second opinion and it was the same verdict.
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Post by catefrances on Feb 27, 2012 15:03:00 GMT 1
Thanks for everyones advice, I am pleased to say that we have totally conquered this and can strike off correctly now 95% of the time. The flexing slightly to the out side really helped as did working over raised poles .
Unfortunately we have resolved one problem and immediately found another. Tobie now has started bucking when asked for canter. He will be working away reasonably nicely in walk and trot then after our first little canter will when asked for canter again tense up , backing off the leg and start bucking . Any ideas anyone ? His back, teeth and saddle have all been checked with no issues .
Can anyone recommend someone who has experience with ex racers and would travel to south side of Glasgow for lessons ?
Thanks
Cate
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Post by bingbong on Feb 27, 2012 16:18:52 GMT 1
Most of the time its cos the rider isn't sitting straight. But maybe your doing something your not relising? Otherwise I believe in lots of hacking and hill work to strengthen the correct muscules and then lots of transitions to establish balance and lateral work and getting correct bend etc. Then ask over a pole with lots and lots of outside leg and a little inside bend sit up straight and look ahead and don't worry if it gets too fast. Also carry schooling whip on wrong hand
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Post by tredudon on Mar 19, 2012 11:50:49 GMT 1
I did a course with Joni Bentley last year which was very useful in identifying one sided ness in horses.She also teaches exercises to correct it she comes to Scotland near Bigger and one lesson would likely help .
It sounds like your horse is a left hind driver that means that he pushes strongly with his left hind but because he will be tight in his left hip the power drives though into the right shoulder this means that the right shoulder gets built up and pushes the saddle and rider over to the left .The right hind tends to be weaker and the horse has difficulty carrying himself in right canter.The horse also gets tight in the intercostal muscles on the left side so he cant swing his barrel over to the left you might feel he is n t quite there under your left leg .
Pity your not near me I could show you some exercises .
The rider is also always stronger and weaker on one side so it can either hamper or help the horse .
See if you can find someone who does Equine muscle release Therapy or Mc Timmony Chiroractic and get someone on the ground to see if he is stepping the left hind in towards the centre line .I might be able to describe the exercises to you
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