On this Certified Horsemanship Association episode we chat with Julie Goodnight and Lori Hall-McNary about the counter canter. Listen in…
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 1523 – Show Notes and Links:
- Crew: Glenn the Geek, Christy Landwehr, Coach Jenn.
- Title Sponsor: Certified Horsemanship Association
- Photos: above Julie Goodnight, below Lori Hall-McNary
- Guest: Julie Goodnight, Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Facebook
- Guest: Lori Hall-McNary, Rockin’ L & D Ranch
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Very good discussion on counter canter!! Julie Goodnight is always so thorough. She mentioned collection, bend, counter bend, leads, lead changes and work in trot in control of the shoulders and other parts of the horse’s body in obedience and the importance of all of this before beginning to work on the counter canter. I would only add my 2 cents for whatever it might be worth (and this may be understood already within the context of everything said), that all of this work must be in balance. For the counter canter, having a collected horse going in balance in a nice frame in true bend is essential before the counter canter work begins and once it does, it is essential to maintain that balance. If the horse is off balance and not carrying himself in a frame then it is just riding on the wrong lead and the rider should feel it for sure! So much has to do with the rider understanding how to bring him into a frame, hold him in it and encourage self carriage. The horse too goes through so much training before being ready and able, mentally and physically for the counter canter. Great program!! Love, love Julie!!