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Move your hands slightly forward on the horse’s neck to avoid pulling on his mouth. Keep yourself balanced in the center of the saddle and let your hips move back and forth with the horse. Typically, you will move your outside leg back a few inches and then squeeze gently with both legs to ask for the canter. Asking for the canter can vary from horse to horse, so ask your trainer what cues your horse understands. It’s easy to make the mistake of trotting faster and faster before you begin to canter, but you want to make a clear transition from trot to canter without trotting quickly. Imagine that you have that cup of water strapped to the center of your chest, and you’re trying to keep it from spilling all over you and your trusty steed. Bear Safety When you’re ready to dismount , you’ll need to make sure that your horse will not move away as you get off. It takes practice to get used to the rhythm of a horse that is going to jump. Be prepared to do lots of drills with your instruc...