Wasn't entirely sure where to put this - so perhaps someone will move it to the correct board!
Anyway. I was at a rally today, and there are some really steep hills at the yard it was held at. Towards the end of our lesson, we had to jump a short course, jump a pole (about 2 foot) and then canter/trot down this hill. I found myself getting quite unbalanced - and Fox slipped a few times - although as soon as we were cantering up the hill again we were both fine, and managed to complete the course fairly balanced.
What is the best way of riding downhill at canter? The hill was fairly steep - though not too slippy - and you had to turn right at the bottom, uphill before carrying on.
Also, what are the benefits of trotting uphill? How much does it stop the horse from falling on the forehand, or using his bum (as opposed to walking or cantering)?
Ellie
Anyway. I was at a rally today, and there are some really steep hills at the yard it was held at. Towards the end of our lesson, we had to jump a short course, jump a pole (about 2 foot) and then canter/trot down this hill. I found myself getting quite unbalanced - and Fox slipped a few times - although as soon as we were cantering up the hill again we were both fine, and managed to complete the course fairly balanced.
What is the best way of riding downhill at canter? The hill was fairly steep - though not too slippy - and you had to turn right at the bottom, uphill before carrying on.
Also, what are the benefits of trotting uphill? How much does it stop the horse from falling on the forehand, or using his bum (as opposed to walking or cantering)?
Ellie