Do you ever feel like the more effort you put into canter, the worse your seat becomes? You're not alone...

In this encore episode of the Daily Strides Podcast, we're revisiting a popular lesson: Developing Your Seat in the Canter. Originally aired in March 2020, it’s packed with timeless insights for riders who feel stuck, disconnected, or frustrated in the canter.

This episode will help you:

• Understand the difference between following and forcing in the canter

• Use the "clothes hanger" analogy to create true postural alignment

• Recognize how shoulder tension and over-efforting are sabotaging your seat

• Learn why carrying yourself is step one in developing a supple, effective seat

• Discover how to use the half-halt with your seat—without blocking your horse

Whether you're a returning rider, a bit rusty, or just ready to upgrade your seat… this episode is your starting point.

Read the full blog post HERE

https://stridesforsuccess.com/episode1139-developing-your-seat-in-the-canter/

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Let me know what stood out to you in this episode - and how your seat feels in the canter these days. I’d love to hear your thoughts inside the group 💛