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Re: [RC] [RC] trot/canter - Diane TrefethenDream Weaver wrote:...I try to not stay in one gait or one diagonal or lead for any length of time, that way I can work the different muscles and keep them from getting sore (or so that's the theory) ;)And a good theory it is, too. Just one more component. If almost all your conditioning has been at the trot, then do not do much cantering on a ride. It can seem so easy to lope along a gentle trail with good footing. Your well conditioned horse will seem to move so effortlessly. But jest you wait 'Enry 'Iggins. When your horse's exuberance (read adrenalin) fades at the vet check, he'll really feel sore in those 'cantering' muscles, sometimes to the point of not being able to go on. So if you plan to trot and canter about equally on rides, then do the same when you condition. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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