Troubleshooting: Kicking Out at the Trot and Canter
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Thank you for this post. I have a similar issue with my 9 year old OTTB, primarily when flatting and in the canter. He gets regular chiro, dentals, etc. and the saddle fits. He’ll get choppy and reluctant to go forward. He anticipates me tickling him with the whip and as soon as I touch him, he kicks out. After that, he’s fine. I believe it’s just laziness, but what are some tools to break the habit?