Quote Originally Posted by Suki Wingy
To get an extended trot you leg and half halts, right?
Yeah, that's basically it. An extended trot should not have a faster stride than working trot, the legs just extend more so you cover more ground. If you apply your legs, but sit deep and keep a firm grip on the reins to restrict faster movement you should get it Also, allow the horse to stretch its neck a little more in extended paces, believe it or not a lot of powerful muscles are stored in its neck which control its forelegs, so the horse needs to lengthen his whole outline to be moving actively.

You ride jumpers? Nice. Are they warmbloods? They always make good jumpers. I ride a few jumpers, and i do like a spot of showjumping every now and again, but i suppose dressage is my thing It's really helped me to become a better rider. And you don't fall off so much in dressage! lol