Riding a Horse Who Leans in or Gets "Stuck" in Turns

Keeping your horse straight and moving forward is one of the most important parts of a good ride, whether you are in the arena or out on the trail. But its not as easy as it sounds... Many horses have habits of dropping their shoulder and cutting turns, getting "stuck" at the gate, or hugging the fence and rubbing a rider's leg. This can be frustrating and annoying - possibly even dangerous if the behaviors continue to escalate. So what is the best way to correct these behaviors? How can you ride the horse in a way that keeps him straight? This week's video is going to answer those questions.

[@Jodalina2]

Ace's face is like 'Im proper annoyed right now. This is not my fav thing'. Lol

[@ezralee2221]

Thank you so much for this video. I only ride lesson horses, so I have experienced all of the above problems. This video will help me so much. Thanks!

[@sandracapobianco1983]

Amazing video, thank you for the tips. The horse I ride did amazing in the beginning when the ranch first got him. After a bunch of riders developed these behaviors which are sometimes hard to deal with especially while still learning. I have recently been riding with more leg( more foward movement) on areas where he gets stuck ( and of course looking where I want to go) , using all of these together what you have demonstrated in your video will help tons. Thank you😊

[@rosglassworld]

Excellent. thanks so much for the specifics on steering! Very helpful to reinforce that for me.

[@AgentKnopf]

This was super helpful! I have to walk through two construction pylons and my horse was always passing them by on the inside circle. Once this happened i got so distracted each time we approached the pylons, that I'd unconsciously steer the horse into the wrong direction 😆. Today (before seeing the video) i made a point to look the other way (where i actually wanted him to go) and it got much better. The last bit i was missing i got from this video: how to handle the reigns in those situations :) ! I'm looking forward to trying that next time. Thank you very much!

[@fluffy_mcflooferson4635]

Excellent guidance as always!

[@1michaelluver]

this was so helpful. my horse does this so much I wasn't sure how much longer i could take but knowing that my horse isn't the only one. thank you

[@josebatres6299]

the best way to get a new job and a lot more than happy

[@jeanclayton565]

Great information.

[@feathers386]

This is really helpful! Thanks for this :D

[@MrsTonySoprano]

Thanks for sharing this. Is Ace a Morgan? Handsome guy.

[@elisebrown3163]

MrsTonySoprano he racks. Some gaited horse

[@conniewaczkowski2961]

thank you. any tips on 2 point posting while trotting? I keep pulling on my reins causing my horse to stop.

[@DARKhorses73]

my horse always tries to side pass way out instead of staying in the circle lol

[@mariannedwards]

I thought your lesson and suggestions were excellent. But I also think that Ace is lame. Possibly neck or shoulder.

[@julierees5863]

Yes he looks lame to,me as well xxx

[@pjstar2009]

Don’t know why you’re letting him pace instead of gait....