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Hi,
I started riding english- hunter/jumper last november meaning to learn to jump. I took 12 years off from riding and wanted to try something new. All my past experiance in riding was western where I learned to barrel, pole bend, and rope since I was 10. (this means leaning forward hold on to rein one handed and the horn or rope in the other)
I now have started riding and jump over x's. my issue that is making my growth slow is cantering.
I need some advice. every time i transition to a canter my body leans forward and my legs go forwards. since I don't canter often, in my once a week lesson, I need a mental and physical help. my teacher says i should use my western seat and lean back and sit. which i have figured out.
my issue is when i start to lean back it feels unnatural and i feel off balance. so when we practice cantering into a jump i get nervous about sharp turns, not being in the right position in time to jump or I wont be able to avoid obstacles at this speed.
as you can tell I over think and i have gotten better but not my positioning. can you suggest something I can work on so my lesson ends on a better note?
I started riding english- hunter/jumper last november meaning to learn to jump. I took 12 years off from riding and wanted to try something new. All my past experiance in riding was western where I learned to barrel, pole bend, and rope since I was 10. (this means leaning forward hold on to rein one handed and the horn or rope in the other)
I now have started riding and jump over x's. my issue that is making my growth slow is cantering.
I need some advice. every time i transition to a canter my body leans forward and my legs go forwards. since I don't canter often, in my once a week lesson, I need a mental and physical help. my teacher says i should use my western seat and lean back and sit. which i have figured out.
my issue is when i start to lean back it feels unnatural and i feel off balance. so when we practice cantering into a jump i get nervous about sharp turns, not being in the right position in time to jump or I wont be able to avoid obstacles at this speed.
as you can tell I over think and i have gotten better but not my positioning. can you suggest something I can work on so my lesson ends on a better note?