The canter can be confusing for many riders. Especially what to do with your seat in the canter. You’re told to ride the horse forward with your seat. But you’re then told to be ‘quiet’ with your seat… So which is it? And how can you begin to develop a more effective seat in the canter?

I think that canter is the gait that separates ‘fit’ riders from ‘unfit’ riders. It is definitely more difficult to fake strength and suppleness in the canter, hence a lot of riders having trouble with their seat to begin with in the gait. In order to really begin developing your seat, you need to first take responsibility for carrying your own body.

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More resources to help on this topic:-

• The Returning to Riding Program – Getting the Basics on Autopilot in Your Riding
• Equestrian Fitness Challenge
• Subscribe to the Daily Strides Podcast
• Join the free Strides for Success Online Community