Whenever a horse "misses" a canter cue, and instead starts to run into a fast trot, he is telling you one or both of these two things: either the rider's cue to canter was unclear, or the horse's balance is so far forward that he has to run to catch it. Learn how to fix these problems here!
"As a result of the appropriate gymnastics and training of the horse, the appearance and the movements of the horse will be more beautiful." ~ Colonel Alois Podhajsky And if it's not, there is probably something wrong with the training methods!
"I am so surprised/shocked that almost every time I ask even an advanced rider to ride without stirrups they moan or make a face. A serious rider should prefer riding without stirrups. I even have riders who have never ever ridden without stirrups. Come on teachers, let'
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Make sure you understand the difference between energy and stored energy - it is the difference between speed and impulsion.