riding⏱ 14 min
Basic Steering
Steer with your eyes, body, and gentle rein/leg cues—step-by-step.
Steps to Follow
1
Look where you want to go (your body follows your eyes).
✓
Eyes lead the turn.
2
Turn your shoulders slightly in the direction you’re going.
✓
Shoulders match the path.
3
Use a gentle ‘open rein’ to guide (ask your instructor to show you).
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Hands stay quiet.
4
Add a gentle leg cue to help the horse understand.
✓
Horse turns without rushing.
5
Practice a big circle at the walk, then straighten on a line.
✓
Circle is rounder each time.
What You Need
🛠 reins