This message is from: Heather Baskey
Yes - one rein stops do work at the canter - you just have to be on the correct
lead when you do it ;-)
Emergency dismount all begins with the one-rein stop. Disengagement of
hindquarters. If you stopped with your left rein, then push the pommel (or
withers) with your right hand) to gain lift out of the seat (both feet OUT of
stirrups) and dismount to left side (dismounting to the side in which rein you
used in the one-rein stop). Turn to face horse and lead backwards. Practice
from both sides (right and left). One side is always easier than the other ;-)
I do have a video clip of me doing it while Henry was in training - but it's
horribly embarrasing due to my lack of physical fitness at the moment!
Heather (who's every muscle from waist down is burning and aching).
Could Heather try to discribe emergency dismount? Thank heavens I have an
English saddle or I'd be hangin' from the horn no doubt:)
Tonja Acker-Richards
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