On Sun, Dec 09, 2007 at 02:46:12PM -0500, Karen Thomas wrote: > Maybe we should backup and ask one more question... if pace is at the root > of your question, maybe we should ask the list how many people actually cue > and reward the flying pace?
i do, but only a few times a year, when riding on the beach. i think i've described my cues already, but basically we'll be cantering, and i tip my pelvis as if asking for tolt, while increasing rein contact (or rather, not following his head movement as is natural for canter). (i discovered this combination quite accidentally, but i do know it now :) to slow down/transition down, i tip my pelvis the other way, maybe going into half-seat, give-and-take with the reins, and say "walk" or "whoa". --vicka
