This was Jim's tricky side for canter. He was a lot more relaxed in this canter, even though it was his harder side. He was much more balanced, there isn't an obvious tightness or tension in the mouth in this photo in comparison to the previous photo.
Personally I think that is due to the fact he chewed on the bit, that was the only way he knew how to relax his body in that given moment.
I had just set him up and let him do what he needed to do. When his jaw was relaxed his hips could relax. When his hips were relaxed he could pick up the correct canter lead.
My mouth is slightly open in this photo and face is slightly more relaxed and neutral in this photo. That has also then become visible in him and his loose jaw, head set and neck.
Photos are a great training tool.
Mostly for the rider. The rider is the one that's knows the mood they were in, the things they were thinking about, the way the horse felt.
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