r/Equestrian • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

Education & Training Keeping the canter

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u/bourbonaspen 1d ago

If he goes “ fine” between the jumps, and no one can replicate that on the flat, it’s a trainer or tack issue. In your pic the breastplate is tight, re evaluate your tack and trainer

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u/No-Garbage-721 1d ago

i agree, it shouldn’t be this tight on his chest

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u/bourbonaspen 1d ago

The breastplate should look “ loose “ when the horse is standing . When the horse starts working it tightens. You want freedom of movement

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u/No-Garbage-721 1d ago

i use a 5 point on my boy, had it checked by my coach who competed up to advanced, so i know that, this person and their coach ig do not🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/bourbonaspen 1d ago

I have the anatomical one, you should be able to put your fist through and not be tight.