- Have a clear verbal cue, I use a 'kiss' sound
- Know how the horse picks up the correct lead so that you can make it easier for him
- Work your horse loose and see if he/she finds it easier to pick up one lead over another
- Long-reining will go a long way to assisting your horse with a balanced canter
- The habitual bucker - what you can do about it
- Work your foundation training lessons in canter
- Be sure your horse is sensitive and responsive to your cues (not 'dead to the leg')
- Rushing into canter? How to start with relaxation