Question # 225: Sometimes my horse's otherwise nice canter feels like it becomes four beat-y and almost lateral. What causes this, and what can I do about it? (Tina)
Hi Tina!
This is a fairly common problem, and it is seen at all levels! Some horses are born with a lateral canter, and that is a very negative trait for a Dressage horse. But some just have a slight tendency to fall into a canter that becomes a bit lateral in certain situations. Usually what brings out that tendency in a horse is one or both of these things: (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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