I always say: every horse that can canter can make a flying change. But the key isn’t in strength, spurs, or pressure: it’s in balance. Too often, riders over-prepare, block the horse with their hand or seat, and then force the change. That’s when horses start to rush, resist, or become stressed. Instead, focus on building the right canter balance first — the kind where the shoulders are free, the horse stays supple, and the hind legs are stepping under. 👉 For example: when you’re in left cante
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I always say: every horse that can canter can make a flying change. But the key isn’t in strength, spurs, or pressure: it’s in balance. Too often, riders over-prepare, block the horse with their hand or seat, and then force the change. That’s when horses start to rush, resist, or become stressed. Instead, focus on building the right canter balance first — the kind where the shoulders are free, the horse stays supple, and the hind legs are stepping under. 👉 For example: when you’re in left cante
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How to ride the perfect flying change - Horse & Hound
How to ride the perfect flying change - Horse & Hound
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Flying changes get way easier when you stop thinking “change” and start thinking: ride a new canter. That’s exactly how I cue it: ✅ New outside leg goes slightly back ✅ New inside leg comes to the girth ✅ Prepare with a small flexion to the new inside so the horse is already “set” for the new direction. Example: cantering right → want to change to left I flex slightly left, let the horse come a touch around my leg, keep the rhythm, then I give the new canter signal. The timing matters too: I ask
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Flying changes get way easier when you stop thinking “change” and start thinking: ride a new canter. That’s exactly how I cue it: ✅ New outside leg goes slightly back ✅ New inside leg comes to the girth ✅ Prepare with a small flexion to the new inside so the horse is already “set” for the new direction. Example: cantering right → want to change to left I flex slightly left, let the horse come a touch around my leg, keep the rhythm, then I give the new canter signal. The timing matters too: I ask
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🐎 So many riders bounce in the canter — sound familiar? 😅 Here’s a quick tip to help you sit the canter better: ✨ Keep your shoulders still and let your hips swing with the motion. The canter has a wave-like rhythm 🌊 — your hips should swing and swish from the back to the front of the saddle, in order to follow your horse’s movement. It might feel strange at first, but once you find that flow, the canter becomes smooth, effortless, and connected. 💫 👉 Share this with a riding friend who stru
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🐎 So many riders bounce in the canter — sound familiar? 😅 Here’s a quick tip to help you sit the canter better: ✨ Keep your shoulders still and let your hips swing with the motion. The canter has a wave-like rhythm 🌊 — your hips should swing and swish from the back to the front of the saddle, in order to follow your horse’s movement. It might feel strange at first, but once you find that flow, the canter becomes smooth, effortless, and connected. 💫 👉 Share this with a riding friend who stru
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🦄🏇 Flying changes are such a fun movement to ride. It truly feels like flying! 🦋 But training the flying changes can be tricky. If you are having trouble with your changes, going back to the basics is key. ✅ And what are the basics? Walk-canter transitions are one of the prerequisites to the flying changes, and if your horse can successfully do walk-canter, then you will probably get a good flying change! 💯 Want more help with your flying changes? 🔥🔥 Check out my FREE Flying Changes Webina
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🦄🏇 Flying changes are such a fun movement to ride. It truly feels like flying! 🦋 But training the flying changes can be tricky. If you are having trouble with your changes, going back to the basics is key. ✅ And what are the basics? Walk-canter transitions are one of the prerequisites to the flying changes, and if your horse can successfully do walk-canter, then you will probably get a good flying change! 💯 Want more help with your flying changes? 🔥🔥 Check out my FREE Flying Changes Webina
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🐴🔥 Before Kensington and I ever school flying changes, we always go back to basics — simple changes are the secret ingredient to clean, confident flying changes. 💡 If your horse can easily go canter ➝ walk ➝ counter canter ➝ walk ➝ canter on the aids, you’re already halfway there. The flying change aid is almost identical — you just skip the walk stride! 🙌 ✨ If flying changes feel impossible, or you’re stuck with late, crooked, or missed changes, don’t worry. With the right preparation and e
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🐴🔥 Before Kensington and I ever school flying changes, we always go back to basics — simple changes are the secret ingredient to clean, confident flying changes. 💡 If your horse can easily go canter ➝ walk ➝ counter canter ➝ walk ➝ canter on the aids, you’re already halfway there. The flying change aid is almost identical — you just skip the walk stride! 🙌 ✨ If flying changes feel impossible, or you’re stuck with late, crooked, or missed changes, don’t worry. With the right preparation and e
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