Phrases used by professional riders to communicate with horses.

 Horses are intelligent and sensitive animals, and there are always learning opportunities when you are working with a horse — for both you and for them. Fortunately, riders and trainers are able to communicate with their horses in a variety of different ways.

Horses have been an integral part of human society for centuries, and over time, a rich lexicon of words and phrases has evolved to describe these magnificent creatures. As riders, we use certain phrases to communicate with our horses and convey our intentions. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most commonly used phrases by riders for horses.

“Walk”

“walk on” is used to get your horse to move into a walk from a standing position. You will usually use this command alongside leg cues and a cluck or kiss.

“Trot”

you will use this command to ask your horse to move from a walk to a trot. You can also use leg cues and clucking or kissing noises.

“Canter / Lope”

like trot, you will use this command to move up a gait — into a canter or a lope from a trot. Like with trotting, you may use this along with leg cues and clucking or kissing.

“Back”

you use this voice command to get your horse to walk backward. You will use this command, along with leg and rein cues, to get your horse to move back until you ask him to stop.

“Easy”

this voice command is used to get a horse to slow down or to calm down.

Even more important than the words that you use are the way that you use them. Horses will listen to not only the specific words but also to the intonation and volume of the commands. Do not shout at your horse or yell commands. Speak calmly, firmly, and be assertive. Say the words in the same way each time — for example, you may hear some riders drawing out the word “trot” as in “terroir”. So long as you use consistency each time, your horse will understand the command.

These phrases and words may seem simple, but they form the foundation of a rider’s communication with their horse, and are essential to developing a harmonious partnership between horse and rider. By understanding and mastering these phrases, riders can build a strong and effective relationship with their horse, and achieve their riding goals.

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