🐴 Do You Really Understand Steering?

Steering seems simple—just point the head and go, right? In reality, it’s one of the most misunderstood basics in horse training.

👉 We want to know what you think!

Take this 5-minute survey and share your thoughts about:

What a “turn” actually is

Which aids are (and aren’t) used for steering

Whether turning a green horse differs from a schooled horse

What a good turn looks like and feels like

Win Free Access to Start, Stop, Steer

Everyone who completes the survey and enters their email goes in the draw to win FREE access to our mini‑course, Start, Stop, Steer—designed to install the steering wheel from the very beginning.

✅ Riders of all levels are welcome

⏱ Takes about 2 minutes

🎁 Enter your email at the end to go in the draw

Even if you don’t win, you’ll pick up fresh insights and get exclusive training tips straight to your inbox.

👇 Ready? Start the survey below and put your half halt knowledge to the test!

The Equine Catalyst
Steering Survey

🧐 Do You Really Know How to Steer a Horse?

Steering seems simple — just point the horse’s head and go, right? But in reality, it’s one of the most misunderstood basics of horse training.

This short survey will help you reflect on what you know about turning, what your horse knows, and where steering might be breaking down.

You can remain anonymous in this survey, or pop your name in on the last page to go into the draw, where one lucky participant will win free access to the online course Start Stop STEER!

Section 1: About You

What is your age group? *

What best describes your riding experience? *

Section 2: The Turn

In your own words, what is a turn?

Please explain how you turn your horse - what aids do you normally use?

In what order do you usually apply your aids when asking for a turn?

Is turning a young/green horse different to turning an educated horse? *

Yes, very different

No, it should be the same

I don't know

Have you ever experienced steering / turning issues with a horse? *

Yes

No

If you answered yes above - what were the issues you experienced?

And finally - one last question to really get into the nitty gritty:

When you are preforming a 90 degree right hand turn in walk, briefly describe what each of these aids are doing to help the horse:

(Just leave blank if you are unsure!)

Right (Inside) Rein

Left (Outside) Rein

Right (Inside) leg

Left (Outside) Leg

Weight

Seat

Section 3: Prize Draw & Mailing List

📬 Want to go in the draw to win free access to the Start Stop STEER course valued at $250?
Enter your details below and check the Yes box:

If you wish to remain anonymous simply don't add your details and click the No box before hitting submit 😊

First Name

Last Name

Email

Would you like to receive further communication from The Equine Catalyst? *

Yes, I Consent to Receive SMS Notifications, Alerts & Occasional Marketing Communication from The Equine Catalyst. Message frequency varies. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

No Thank you

Thanks for completing this survey!

Most riders discover through this survey that steering is more complicated than they were taught — and that many “quick fixes” like constant leg aids don’t actually teach a horse to steer.

That’s why I created Start, Stop, Steer — a step-by-step mini-course that shows you exactly how to install your horse’s steering wheel from the very beginning. Perfect for green horses, retrains, or anyone who’s ever wondered: “Why won’t my horse just go where I point them?”

👉 Click here to learn more about Start, Stop, Steer

Equine Catalyst: Empowering you with the knowledge and skills to create a brighter future for your horses. Where sport, ethics, and science converge.