BlizzardBudd
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How can i stop a horse leaning on the left rein when i ride?
stop leaning?
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Flicker
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Welcome to my world LOL 
There are a couple of suggestions, but first try to ascertain if there is a pain issue (ill fitting tack, sore mouth etc).
Assuming everything is ok with your horse, have a look at how you are sitting. Make sure you are absolutely square in the saddle, do you slip to one side, is one rein longer and one shorter? Is one arm less flexible than another?
You will be very surprised with how much you can affect how your horse moves.
There are some exercises you can use to straighten him up, like asking him to walk in a square rather than a circle, or riding him in a circle with a very slight outside bend, making the circle bigger and then smaller. To stop him fixing on the hand, occasionally give the rein a bit by sliding your hand up the neck, then retake the contact.
Lots of up and down transitions always help to lighten, so does a bit of rein back.
Make sure your elbows are flexible and your hands held high enough that you are not forcing his head down, blocking him.
Ummm... and accept that all of the above is easier said than done
There are a couple of suggestions, but first try to ascertain if there is a pain issue (ill fitting tack, sore mouth etc).
Assuming everything is ok with your horse, have a look at how you are sitting. Make sure you are absolutely square in the saddle, do you slip to one side, is one rein longer and one shorter? Is one arm less flexible than another?
You will be very surprised with how much you can affect how your horse moves.
There are some exercises you can use to straighten him up, like asking him to walk in a square rather than a circle, or riding him in a circle with a very slight outside bend, making the circle bigger and then smaller. To stop him fixing on the hand, occasionally give the rein a bit by sliding your hand up the neck, then retake the contact.
Lots of up and down transitions always help to lighten, so does a bit of rein back.
Make sure your elbows are flexible and your hands held high enough that you are not forcing his head down, blocking him.
Ummm... and accept that all of the above is easier said than done
BlizzardBudd
Well-Known Member
Welcome to my world LOL
There are a couple of suggestions, but first try to ascertain if there is a pain issue (ill fitting tack, sore mouth etc).
Assuming everything is ok with your horse, have a look at how you are sitting. Make sure you are absolutely square in the saddle, do you slip to one side, is one rein longer and one shorter? Is one arm less flexible than another?
You will be very surprised with how much you can affect how your horse moves.
There are some exercises you can use to straighten him up, like asking him to walk in a square rather than a circle, or riding him in a circle with a very slight outside bend, making the circle bigger and then smaller. To stop him fixing on the hand, occasionally give the rein a bit by sliding your hand up the neck, then retake the contact.
Lots of up and down transitions always help to lighten, so does a bit of rein back.
Make sure your elbows are flexible and your hands held high enough that you are not forcing his head down, blocking him.
Ummm... and accept that all of the above is easier said than done
thank you, he's not actually my horse but my new share one. I have only ridden him once but he leans on the snaffle on his left side. i will try what you have suggested
i know i also have more weight in the right.. but i am gonna be able to work on that better now i have a horse to ride! 
blitznbobs
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Firstly, take your time, riding a horse once is like expecting to understand someone you've only met once... it takes time. Secondly a horse can't lean if it has nothing to lean against...
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BlizzardBudd
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I am going to, he has leaned on the snaffle for ages, and i have known him for years.. i do understand that it will take me a little while to get to know what 'buttons' to press
okk
thank youu