🔃 Why Pelvic Control is Key for Canter For a smooth and controlled canter, your ability to isolate pelvic movements is crucial. Without proper control, your upper body may rock, your legs may swing, and your seat may slide along the saddle, resulting in reduced balance and inconsistent communication with your horse. This video shows this rider's first-ever canter—notice the difference that keeping her upper body still and moving her pelvis independently made to her lower leg stability and overa

👀All we changed was the stirrup placement and the focus. In 1, the foot isn’t fully supported on the ball of the foot. The heel has been pushed down, which causes: the knee to extend, the lower leg to swing forward, and the knee to move backward against the saddle. That chain reaction means that in a jump position, the rider has no choice but to fold forward from the upper body in order to find balance. 👉 The centre of gravity ends up behind the horse’s movement. 👉 Stability on landing is red