I'm an adult beginner. I've been riding since February 2022 and did not start cantering until about 1 - 1.5 months ago.
My instructor wanted me to be VERY balanced in sitting/posting trot before moving forward as cantering can be scary, as mentioned by other posters.
I'm thankful that my instructor waited for some time until I was ready. I'm way more balanced during the canter and it doesn't seem as difficult to get the hang of (rather than if I started earlier - I think!).
All instructors and riders are totally different, though, in how they teach/learn.
My instructor wanted me to be VERY balanced in sitting/posting trot before moving forward as cantering can be scary, as mentioned by other posters.
I'm thankful that my instructor waited for some time until I was ready. I'm way more balanced during the canter and it doesn't seem as difficult to get the hang of (rather than if I started earlier - I think!).
All instructors and riders are totally different, though, in how they teach/learn.
