[header] How to steer a horse with only your legs [title] Angle your legs under your hips. [step] If you want to steer with your legs, you'll need to get your legs angled so that you can give your horse this command. Don't maintain a tight grip with your legs around the horse's ribs, as this will lift you out of the saddle and forfeit some of your deep-seat control.
[header] How to steer a horse with only your legs [title] Angle your legs under your hips. [step] If you want to steer with your legs, you'll need to get your legs angled so that you can give your horse this command. Don't maintain a tight grip with your legs around the horse's ribs, as this will lift you out of the saddle and forfeit some of your deep-seat control.
You want to shift your body as far back in the saddle as possible before moving back to the front. [substeps] If the horse has a flat back, it may be difficult to steer freely. [substeps] Keep your legs directly under your hips. Your body should be aligned from your ear all the way to your heel. Instead, position yourself in a way that allows your torso to slightly swing forward, letting the reins drop between your hands. [substeps] Wider grips tend to encourage travel and improve handling. Be sure you have full hold of the reins, and that you are completely supported as your horse starts to lift his hind legs. [title] Lift your hands up as the horse lifts his/her rear up.