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Discussion on Tips on achieving an Extended Trot
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Member:
Skeller
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 28, 2004 - 10:15 pm:
I have a country pleasure saddlebred gelding that needs help developing an extended trot. We've been working to build up his hind-end by driving and long lining. The horse is a bit balky and lazy, so we've been working on his attitude by doing mostly ground work / driving and only riding once a week or less this winter. Right now he's barefoot for about 3 months, but we also trail ride when he has shoes on.
Unfortunately there's no dressage trainers in the area. But I'd be very interested in any tips on working him in a low frame to free up his back and getting him to use his rear end more. If you have any favorite resources or books, I'd appreciate that info too. Thanks!
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Canderso
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Posted on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2004 - 11:07 am:
Such a simple question with such a very long complex answer because you can't get correct, quality extensions without solid basics... so rather than answering, here are two books that might be helpful:
The Art of Training by Hans von Blixen-Finecke
Dressage in Harmony by Walter Zetl
Both are available from HalfHalt Press
Good luck!
Cheryl
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Skeller
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Posted on Friday, Dec 31, 2004 - 6:59 pm:
Thanks Cheryl, I'll check them out. Great source for equine books, I saw several more that looked interesting. Guess I know where my Christmas $$ are going.
On an off topic note, I was fortunate to ride a horse at the barn that I'd always admired. Long legs and talent to spare. You could really feel his trot extend. Anyway, it really got me motivated.
Sandi
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Canderso
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Posted on Saturday, Jan 1, 2005 - 9:15 am:
just remember extended is not faster...just larger; the rhythm remains the same.
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