u/DryMess2152

Yesterday I had my usual weekly horseback riding lesson and I honestly think I finally got the canter.

I still canter on the lunge line and usually (esp in the beginning) I would hold onto the grab strap thingy on the saddle.

Well, yesterday I cantered again, on the lunge, both ways and almost didn't hold onto the saddle!!! I also felt really balanced and free! I could adjust rein length and my feet in the stirrups while cantering!

I started somewhere in September with lessons and since I cannot do math to save my life I don't know how many months I've been riding but atleast 7 months I think.

The pony I ride (she's a big pony and I wouldn't ride anything smaller than her) is such a saint, like she will shove her head into a halter and open her mouth by herself when I put a bit in, Iove her sm

But yeah, I'm really pleased compared to like a month or two ago where I fell off and felt like crap.