HOW TO TURN A HORSE WITH YOUR LEGS 

Thank you!!

😁I don't know how I did it either! I remember editing the video and was stunned that my foot turned that far.

You're welcome, happy it helped!

I think so too!

That's interesting. What about the concept of the horse moving away from pressure(that's why I use my outside leg)?Now when I am doing a circle, I do use my inside leg to help bend the horse in that circle. Inside leg for bend and outside leg for turns.

@@horsetraining101 Well you are not applying any pressure, you are just touching them there. Its like an extra cue with the reins. If your horse is used to feeling this touch there when turning they will know where you want to go. If of course the horse is not moving you need that outside leg (which is situated further back) to drive them. As long as you are moving in a decent speed you dont need any "kicks". Of course Icelandic horses are quite small and trying to kick them to drive is a bit hard anyway except if your legs are super short. For driving the hrose forward we squeeze them with our thighs, both at same time or make a smacking sound. They are very willing (too if anything) so driving aids are not "big".

@@horsetraining101 for me it feels like the horse leans on me, my leg is just support there. As if my leg is a pole they need to know exactly how to turn around LOL. If that makes sense ;) It makes their turn easier. Test it on yours :D Best to do while moving. Its right behind the front leg you put your leg.

I squeeze with my thighs to drive the horse forward and also encourage the horse with a smacking sound too. That was very interesting, thanks for sharing that.

I am already planning on it!😁

Yes, outside leg turns the horse but my inside leg isn't moving the haunches, it stays on position 2(rib cage) to keep the horse moving in the turn. I hope that helped. Outside leg for turning, inside leg for bending.

That's definitely another way to do it. Where I'm from, using the outside leg is the cue for turning, away from the pressure. This is the way I was taught. Inside leg for bend and outside leg for turning. I do see how you explained it would also work.

leg position 1 moves the shoulder, position 2 moves the rib cage and position 3 moves the hind end. Yes, you can use the right rein to turn right, I am showing how to use your leg. To turn right, you can use right rein and left leg on position 2. I hope I explained it for you, if not let me know.

@@horsetraining101 Yes thanks

Yes, but only if the horse hasn't responded to the roll of my calf (turning my toe out). Whether I am in the saddle or riding bareback it's no different. Hope that answered your question.

@@horsetraining101 most definitely, thank you for the quick response!

Happy to help!

That's interesting! If you don't mind me asking, if there is no release, what is the reward for the horse? 🤔

@@horsetraining101 That is the reason why I changed the riding style. In the 1970 tees when I started the teacher said:" long rein's" and the horses were able to stretch. Do you see this now somewhere in a dressage or jumping competition?? There is NO release in E-riding!! Not really, only a "Good boy/girl" what Jean's nothing to the horse+ horses need their head to balance (I know you know all what I am writing anyway)- in E they are forced to go "behind the middle point"- hyper flexion, Rollkur, ECT.

Well maybe you should switch to western🤠