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Canter Stride: Begins with One Back Foot Next, The Other Back Foot and Opposite Front Foot Together Third, The Remaining Front Foot Last,Hang Time! |
What does it mean to "Ride the Canter"?When a horse canters, there is a moment when all of his feet are off the ground, and he sails through the air. The more time in the air, the greater the sense
of freedom and balance. The rider can help the horse canter
more freely by being in balance herself. Then the horse is
free to use his back and can reach his hind legs further
under him for longer strides. He is more in balance because
the rider is also balanced.
To "ride the canter" is to hold life gently and firmly while
allowing freedom both in yourself and in those around you.
It's being in tune with the ups and downs, living life
connected to your surroundings, interacting with, but not
forcing others to mold to your wishes.
May you "ride the canter" in all you do! Remaining Front Foot
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 Beginning the Stride with One
Back Foot
-----//-----  Back Foot and Opposite Front Foot(First Back Foot beginning to come up Remaining Front Foot not yet on the Ground) |