Exercises to make my horse even on both sides

Help me build my horse up evenly on both sides! My horse finds left canter easier and usually swaps onto that lead after a fence. Is there a good schooling exercise to strengthen both sides of the horse?

Answers from HayHay's experts

Hi! What riding calls straightening work will help your horse become more even on both sides. Start by making sure your horse answers every aid equally well and the same on both reins. Once that is in place, you can build it into exercises such as the various lateral movements in walk, then trot, and finally canter. Schooling the horse in any way improves it across all the gaits.

Joanna Sätter

Equine Specialist