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Hi - this is Nancy from Exeter NH. I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on strengthening my geldings hind end. We have been working in the ring doing circles, spirals and trying to get that elusive right lead canter - but can only do so with the help of a small jump. I have had Sonnie for 5 years and for the past two years or so, have really tried to get him using his hind end-with the help of a trainer. Whenever we seem to be doing really well, and he feels stronger and happier in work, we seem to hit a brick wall and he comes up stiff, and very short strided behind. I have had the vet look at him a few times - she will flex him and we trot him etc in hand and under saddle. He seems to feels all fjords are stiff and thats just the way they move. Not so - he sometimes just floats and has a nice long walk and trot.! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - he is such a super little beast under saddle and driving. Thanks ...Nancy.
