Live with Dr. Sue Dyson – Canter Dysfunction

Reluctance to canter? Bunny hopping? Falling out of the canter? Swapping leads or unclean changes? Is your horse’s behavior telling you something? In this Live Q&A discussion with Dr. Sue Dyson, we delve more deeply into the topic of canter dysfunction. Beginning with a detailed description of the biomechanical complexity of the gait, Dr. Dyson explains how problems with canter, which are commonly considered a training issue, are very often related to underlying musculoskeletal pain or other physical variables. She answers audience questions to give others a better understanding about how to interpret, and possibly even prevent a variety of canter dysfunctions.