How do I break my horse from turning in a circle on a trail?

Answer by  MrsShannonHarrell (768)

Require horse to continue turning when they would like to stop. Make wrong thing hard, right thing easy. When horse quiets, walk forward. If he tries to turn, keep turning.

Answer by  xtremetree (306)

Everytime your horse starts to turn into a circle, make him take three to six steps back. This will get him thinking. then ask him to continue.

Answer by  horseygal (79)

Take some time and allow the horse to turn. Then *make* the horse turn. Make turning on the trail work, much more work for the horse than going in your preferred direction.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

When he goes to start turning you should turn him the other direction and give him a kick with your feet. This should push him forward instead of allowing him to go the direction he wants.

Answer by  MrsShannonHarrell (768)

Make the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy. If your horse wishes to turn, make it harder for him to do.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

When you horse goes to turn in a circle you should guide your horse by a rein in the opposite direction and nudge him forward with your legs. After you correct your horse a few times he will get the picture and stop that bad habit.