Ridecamp: RE: [RC] Canter vs Extended Trot

>>>>I know that when I post at the trot I am very bad
about not changing diagonals.  When I try to I get
immediately bumped back to the other diagonal.  I
think it is probably more comfortable to the mare, I
know it is more comfortable for me.  But I do notice
that when we canter it is usually in a left hand lead.
 She will change leads, but primarily canters on the
left.<<<<<

I too am bad about not changing diagonals.  My mare is
boarded at a barn with an indoor arena and whenever we
change directions I post off another diagonal.  Now
when we're on trail is when I get very bad about
changing diagonals!  She too is very uneven with more
muscling on the left than the right.  
On her good side posting on that diagonal is not an
issue, on her other side posting is OK but I have
noticed she will falter in her gaits at times and look
down to discover I just got swapped on the posting
diagonals.  Don't know if this is accidental or if
she's doing it on purpose...but it's something I check
after a falter.  
I feel posting on the weaker side is a benefit in that
it will build that side up...although it's not as easy
to post to or as comfortable for her.  Something to
think about.  
She too prefers her left lead.  It is much harder for
us to pick up the right lead and when she does it is
really rough (that's how I tell what lead she's on...
I'm not very good at being able to tell otherwise). 
Right now the vet/chiro has said no right-lead canters
for another 6 weeks until she gets stronger.  She's
still in recovery from a sprained...no tear...stifle
injury...but we're back under saddle now doing walk-
trot work primarily with some left-lead canters.  
Not sure if you're mare falters at all to get you
bumped back over to the other side or not...this is
just my observation with my mare.
Val 

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