Piggy’s tips for success

“Whether you’re asking your horse to lengthen or shorten, he should remain in self-carriage in a regular and rhythmical canter between the poles. When lengthening, check you don’t let the canter get longer and longer, this will unbalance him. Keep him between your hand and leg so he can remain in balance. “When shortening, use your legs to generate a powerful canter. If you use too much hand, you’ll lose the quality of your canter. “Your position has an influence on the canter you get. If you’re asking for a more forward canter, your position can be more like your cross-country position. When you’re shortening, stay in an upright position. Struggling to maintain balance? Slip your fingers into your neck strap, then you’re not using his mouth to balance.”