It can be scary when a horse is speeding.There are ways to avoid falling off.
Step 1: Stay calm if your horse tries to run away.
Think of sitting on your back pockets as you sit back in the saddle.Lean back.If the horse strays, you won't keep going over his head.
Step 2: Keeping your lower legs relaxed is important.
Don't try to push the horse with your legs.He will think you want him to go faster.
Step 3: If you put your heels in the stirrups, it will push you into the saddle and keep you on the horse.
Step 4: As you slide the first hand forward, use your other hand to hold on to the leather and shorten one side of the reins.
Allow the short-rein hand to sit on your thigh and pull the horse into a turn.The horse will have to slow down.Pull until he stops in small circles.Keeping your arms close to your body will give you more power.
Step 5: Don't lean over if you've lost a stirrup.
You can find it with your toes.
Step 6: Grab onto the saddle if you need more stability.
There is a strip of leather called a bucking strap on an English saddle.Press your seat down into the saddle if you grab the horn.There is a small crest at the base of the horse's mane.It won't hurt the horse.
Step 7: If you lose the reins, sit back and wait for your horse to come to a stop.
He's not going to keep going forever.You will be all right if you just concentrate on keeping your seat.