Transition Timing
Greetings all! We're back with another tidbit to help your riding improve. Transitions between gaits can be tricky. The timing alone can be a lot to think about. Consider, no matter what gait or style you are switching between, the transition should occur between the shoulder and girth of the horse. See the picture above as a reference. Green is a perfect spot for a transition, blue is satisfactory, red is too late or too early.
Find a friend, and make a game of it. Practice switching between a walk and a trot, and see how close you can get. As always if you have questions or need help, please reach out!
Transition Timing
Greetings all! We're back with another tidbit to help your riding improve. Transitions between gaits can be tricky. The timing alone can be a lot to think about. Consider, no matter what gait or style you are switching between, the transition should occur between the shoulder and girth of the horse. See the picture above as a reference. Green is a perfect spot for a transition, blue is satisfactory, red is too late or too early.
Find a friend, and make a game of it. Practice switching between a walk and a trot, and see how close you can get. As always if you have questions or need help, please reach out!