How To Steer a Horse (STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE)

In this video, I cover the correct way to steer a horse. Whether you're brand new to horseback riding, or you just want to review your steering technique, this video covers everything you need to know about how to steer a horse.
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[@charlesknowlton7198]

I've never ridden a horse before or had the desire to. Not sure how I ended up on this video, but now I REALLY want to ride a horse.

[@layoona2579]

I have the desire to learn how to ride one

[@mrcdj5451]

I ride a horses and it’s actually rlly fun. Especially trotting! :O

[@melissaweber2536]

You will not regret riding a horse

[@Rob_on_VR]

@@mrcdj5451 yeah ikr it's so fun!

[@rubydoganimeequestrian9101]

Yay another soon to be equestrian!

[@yuukicroxx5585]

My all time favorite movie is " Spirit Stallion of Cimeron"😍 i still buy its cd. whenever the old one gets damage i buy a new one. i just want to keep this movie close to me. Always 🥺❣

[@matthewleslie4630]

Heartland is my fav show

[@eviethestreameryo8429]

Me two I love amy

[@kadencedonlea6287]

Me too!!

[@vanilachat8709]

Same

[@vanilachat8709]

Same

[@johnathanjones9304]

same

[@20yearsago66]

Ty ty ty! I’m new to riding and I can’t steer im having a lesson tomorrow hope I do well :)

[@waelhassanmd]

Ayo same! This comment is from a while ago so how’d it go? It’s been a while so you’ve probably had more too! How are you doing now?

[@20yearsago66]

@@waelhassanmd Hii I moved so I had to quit for awhile

[@miceysoup]

Same having my first lesson tommorow!!

[@desertrose606]

This is by far the most straightforward I've watched and I'm about to go and do my first horse riding lesson,thank you.

[@deirdrepratte9231]

Your videos are so detailed and helpful to all levels of riders. Thank you for taking the time to explain things so well.

[@eddiebear34]

It amazes me how horses react to the commands to move, run, sprint, turn etc... why does it move forward by feeling your legs move for example. It's amazing that it was ever figured out by our ancestors too. Must have been quite the discovery to be able to tame them and have them react to commands like that. Such a perfect animal and companion/tool for humans.

[@azuresky12]

I'm getting ready to ride a horse. In Turkey, you have the opportunity to ride one without too mucch supervision, and this will really help me.

[@noahtate3653]

I just recently started horse lessons and I felt so embarrassed by how much I struggled with steering lol, but looking at these comments make me feel a bit better about being so confused 😅 I've been watching your guides for a minute now and I hope it'll make learning how to ride a little easier.

[@tomomimclaren241]

My favourite horse program is Heartland

[@i.s5717]

Omg same ❤️❤️

[@felipelopez4765]

My favorite horse show is spirit riding free whats yours

[@serene1178]

@@felipelopez4765 Omg sameee

[@wolfiegirl3667]

Free rein and spirit riding free are my favorite shows on Netflix. And Flicka 2 and Walk.Ride.Rodeo is my favorite movies!❤️❤️

[@layoona2579]

I know theses three, it’s because I’m a big fan of horses, they are my dream and favorite animals

[@Etg_Mse_Editor]

My fav horse series is defo heartland i just love how it's like different disciplines and it's not just western it's also english and it's just my fav🎉

[@MikaKotikoski]

This video vas maybe the best video I've seen describing steering your horse. Kudos.

[@harmonypowell6463]

Heartland is my absolute favourite show ever I finished it in 12 days 😂

[@ren4127]

Free rein! It's really good and I've seen all the episodes (the specials too) multiple times haha. Your videos are very good!

[@emilyequestrian.x]

I love heartland and free rein

[@kristamanson5206]

Clear instructions that do not over complicate matters. Super demonstration by a lovely young woman.

[@other2535]

I don't know what this video did for me but I'm getting back in the saddle tomorrow after being off for years 😂!!!

[@maazsheikh2205]

Now this is almost the first person whom I understood the lecture of. Delivered quite well from heart! 🙂👍

[@katieandnathanthecubers2100]

Same

[@conesillyvalley7182]

Great content, unlike others who are "experts" you show the basics which most viewers appreciate

[@wakingohiomama9110]

Omg the old British series of Black Beauty was my favorite!!! After that anything with a horse in it was my favorite . 100% born a horse girl!

[@layoona2579]

I’m not sure what is my fovorite horse movie but here is one I like: Walk Ride Rodeo, this movie is a true story which happened in real life to someone

[@layoona2579]

It is also action

[@haileeharvey2655]

I like that as well!!

[@_rver_284]

I used to watch spirit the movie all the dang time. Love your vids ❤️

[@user-jy2gx3vx3o]

I’ve always wanted to ride a horse, my parents told me we might get an acreage soon and we’ll get horses, I’m so excited to be near horses their so beautiful!

[@kristamanson5206]

Black Beauty a childhood favourite of mine.

[@silentmoon7167]

My favorite horse movie is Riding Faith it’s really good

[@Smerkinduh]

Omg same

[@lilyc5112]

Heartland and free rein💕

[@lanisonoqui894]

Me to

[@bailey5926]

I love free rien

[@infinity401]

Great video, I am a beginner and find steering challenging, but this video is really clear - thank you

[@naylaaprillia8779]

I love the movie called 'Seabiscuit' , it's a great movie!

[@katherinechepel7017]

I love Free Rein and Spirit, Riding Free!

[@adrianejones289]

I love how you make your videos so detailed because one of them had shown how to do latigo step by step which help me alot so thank you

[@eviemurfet3707]

I'm going for a ride on the 18th and I haven't moved without a lead rope and I have been watching lots of videos but this is the most useful because you told us how to so thank you My favourite program is free reign on Netflix

[@colbiewimer]

Same I love Free rein I have watched it over 15 times:)

[@eviemurfet3707]

@@colbiewimer same I've got 2 lessons coming up I can trot confidently so I hope I can learn to canter

[@colbiewimer]

@@eviemurfet3707 I can start riding again in the summer and I’m excited!

[@eviemurfet3707]

@@colbiewimer do u feel at home at the stables Coz I do

[@colbiewimer]

@@eviemurfet3707 well I don’t ride at a barn I my moms friend let’s me train on her horses :h

[@oliviag1664]

Tysm! And my fav movie is BLACK BEAUTY the new one that came out

[@dynamicmildred4792]

Me to

[@Lobsterboy300]

I’m going to be taking my first horseback riding lessons next week! I’m so excited but a bit nervous. I can’t wait to ride a big, beautiful horse!! Thanks for the tips, i know I’ll need them.

[@laurenbelfield4913]

Thank you so much! I'm getting back into horse riding after a long break caused by injury. I'm so nervous that i've forgotten everything but your videos are helping me massively in remembering what to do. I just need to get my core back up to the game! Thank you for your wonderful explanations!

[@abeldasilva9368]

Thank you so much this video helped me immensely to improve my steering .Favourite show Free Rein.

[@ghaliasaeed3997]

woooow.... that is what I need ....this is video came in the right time.....thank you so much🌹

[@serene1178]

Mine is Spirit Riding Free :D Edit: oh I also like pony sitters and free rein too!

[@aaliahs8655]

I love ‘spirit’ and ‘free reins ‘

[@serene1178]

@@aaliahs8655 yeah, same! I did this comment before I started watching free rein, so I didn’t include it, but now I will!

[@luckyandspirit2362]

I love spirit riding free too

[@daniclaytor7386]

As beginner and my horse being green, I find all your videos so very very helpful!

[@NkotbJoeyJordanFan]

Very helpful! Thank you. I’m going horseback riding on May 7th for the first time! The riding includes a 30 minute lesson to show how to steer your horse, but I watched this video anyway a few times so I am aware before hand.

[@cupsters-92]

My favorite horse movie is Black Beauty. You can find it on Disney+ and it was made in 2020 based off a novel. Also I love Spirit the movie that was made a while back.

[@JohnDoe-mn3so]

Hildalgo is my favorite horse movie I’ve seen to date.

[@lolobean7639]

My favorite show is Free Rein but I also enjoy Spirit Riding Free

[@jessicameade828]

Flicka is my favorite horse movie! and Heartland is my favorite show.

[@abbygracessss]

free rein, walk ride rodeo, and a champion heart. (love your videos!!)

[@mikemorgan7293]

THIS IS THE BEST DEMONSTRATION AND EXPLANATION I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!🐎🐎

[@dawnx8773]

Thank you! I just started lessons yesterday and I can't wait for my next lesson. My fav movies are Black Beauty 1994 and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

[@etchannel5561]

Favourite tv show: SPIRIT RIDING FREE! the actually reason I started horse riding! (Along with my love for horses) - Evie

[@FreedomKat]

I love watching and learning from these vids!

[@skj91]

Phar Lap. The all-time, greatest horse movie EVER!

[@cyangrowsplants3126]

Yesterday was my first horse riding class! Im really excited and hope to learn more in the future

[@tiaaraguptaa]

this video is so helpful!!!! i recently started my riding journey and i havent learnt steering yet. decided to look at a yt video to learn better before my instructor teaches me so i can understand better :)

[@candacethompson7235]

Your video is the BEST I’ve ever watched, ever!! Thank you for covering so much and doing it in a way that doesn’t take forever to explain. Wow! So appreciate you :)

[@JasmineKaneCircus]

This is so helpful! I have struggled for a while now with my haflinger. Whenever I asked her to turn (by pulling on a rein), she would just turn her head and drift out. I watched so many videos to try to help with this and all of them said to use leg pressure to "block her shoulder from falling out", but never explained exactly what that looked like. They just assumed that I new leg cues (which I didn't). You are the first and only person I have found that actually explained where to put your leg and how to shift your weight. I also watched your video on how to use your seat. Both videos were extremely helpful and informative! I just got back from riding her and can happily confirm that she is no longer drifting around turns! Thank you so much!!!

[@XoxhibahxoX]

The explanation of the shoulder dropping and helping the horse regain balance was excellent - I never understood what it mean when my horse was falling in and my instructor was telling me to help rebalance him! Thank you!

[@SLCKaled]

Awesome vidoe. The bible got me here. It said that . Humbleness is not weakness it's rather power under constrain, very much like a stallion submitting to a bit. I didn't know what a bit so I looked it up. Naturally I was curious to see how just a simple piece of metal it's able to control an animal as big as a horse so I came here to learn how a horse was steered. You just made my day.

[@beckyashton7056]

Your vids have helped me understand how to care/ride a horse in the most basic ways as I’m getting back into horses and riding after quite some time

[@eviethestreameryo8429]

Heartland

[@alisonjem]

I am really impressed with your videos, they are really helpful!

[@biscuitchomper1027]

the saddle club is the best horse tv show out there, hands down

[@flyidena]

Thank you I am a beginner and this really helps.

[@horsebarn]

HEARTLAND its the best horse show around

[@missybessey-so7hd]

Very informative! My daughter and I needed a quick review before we jump back in the saddle tomorrow for lessons. Thanks! We will be watching other videos of yours very soon.

[@Hockeyperson]

This will help me so much with jumping because I have a hard time straightening before I get to the jump! Hope I can have a lesson so I can practice.

[@dianabakharevskaya3982]

I am a beginner and cant wait to start riding lessons

[@SweetSourTravel]

Nice guide thanks

[@aayansaqib6444]

The first video that nicely and simply explained steering. God bless you

[@medicalmary1253]

Thank you!!!! I love knowing the cues better now!

[@sophiah.9762]

This video helped me a lot! I wanted to refresh my memory on horseback riding in general since I want to start English riding (I used to do western)! Thanks your videos help me a lot!!

[@emandlil871]

omg this is so helpful! im taking my first horse lesson soon so this is going to be very useful!!

[@fduesing7589]

thanks this was was very very helpful when i went to my first horse riding lesson

[@myartlibrary9738]

My favorites- Spirit riding free and Free rain

[@celsopederi-celz4666]

Thank you, very clear and really for beginner's level..

[@lilymccaw6452]

I really like free rein I know it might be cringe but I'm young and I like it

[@monadanielsen8640]

Gurl it is NOT cringe i love free rein❤❤❤

[@ButterCookie1984]

Out and not back. Very simple, and easy to remember. Thanks, and Subbed!

[@Marie2842]

Thank you so much! I started riding lessons last Saturday and I greatly struggled with asking my horse to turn. I know I was slightly squeezing with both my legs so when I tried to apply pressure with my leg, my horse did not notice the change. Opening up with the opposite leg should help greatly! I'm looking forward to trying again.

[@xaly_santx958]

Seriously ty ur such a good inspiration for showing us how to steer horses I’m so thankful I couldn’t be anymore proud 🥺💞 this really helped me I thought it was hard to control but now it’s sounds easy since I watch this video ty ty for a million times

[@giomay11832]

Thank goddess I found this. I’m taking lessons and I had no idea how to stop him from drifting to the center. Thanks for this!!!

[@katiebug1783]

Hello this video is so helpful and my favorite horse movie is Racing Stripes!

[@Girl-du5hg]

Your videos have helped me alot so thank you so much. Also my favorite horse movie is the horse dancer

[@ruthsagers4356]

This is very helpful and easy to follow, keep up the good work!

[@haidynpayne6437]

I've been riding for a few years now and I have always had problems with the steering. This will help me so much when I go back to lessons. THANK YOUUUU❤❤❤

[@thevioletfox9249]

My favorite horse show is Free Rein. To anyone who is looking for a good horse show, I would highly suggest this

[@annaryeng6616]

Thank you for this! And my favorite horse t.v show is “Fury”. It’s old, and cheesy...I love it. ❤️

[@JamesAutism90526]

This helps out a lot! Thank you!❤

[@Cerebrugh]

Thank you:))) i kept making the horse go back because i moved my arms back X) this video has helped

[@Mamasitaa.785]

Free rain is my fav series

[@YogNog]

Really helpful on how to avoid the horse drifting into the centre.

[@chrisslater395]

my favourite horse show is free rain

[@shadzer12]

This has helped me a lot as my horse likes to put his shoulder out and drift and I shall be applying this tomorrow

[@clairevoss9291]

Thank you so much for this video it helps so much because I have horseback riding tomorrow and I’m a beginner and this really thx so much

[@dr.jenkem7574]

Best explanation. Thank you!

[@Sophiarosepetal24]

This was so helpful thank you so much. I had took sometime off of riding and when I got back on I kinda forgot everything. I went to a lesson the other day and as I was taking the corner in the area he would wonder and cut the corners so thank you this is really helpful ❤️

[@havanaandcopper6833]

My favourite horse/pony movie is spirit riding free 🐴

[@angelinasanchez8751]

One of my fav horse movies is all the spirit movies because i love spirit

[@cmorales932]

I learned so much from your thorough and clear explanations. Thank you!

[@maddi.x01]

Free rein is my favourite 😍

[@patrickguillory3914]

Legend of falls is my best horse movie.

[@skylar_1018]

Thank you! I rode horses for about 7/8 months but there was an accident and I got scared and would panic a lot so my steering wasn't great at all. But now I'm trying to overcome the fear again and this is really helpful thank you again.

[@itsjoud-y6c]

spirit is my all time favourite show