Turnaround

Master these milestones to get your horse ready to tackle all-around classes with advice from APHA Professional Horseman Mike Hachtel.

Teaching your horse to turn will allow you to have more steering ability and control anytime you’re in the saddle.

A precise end to a set of spins keeps you out of the penalty box and prevents your horse from developing bad habits.

Perfect your horse’s turnaround with these helpful tips and troubleshooting pointers.

There’s a secret subtlety when it comes to turns for any type of riding. It involves you following your horse’s movement and staying out of his way. Really—it’s that simple. Your horse notices everything you do in the saddle, so you can inadvertently get in his way without even knowing it. Here I’ll explain how something as simple as turning your torso away from the turn hinders your horse’s turning ability.