I hope your not kicking him hard:/ I have two horses though and i would assume he/she is trying to nudge it away so it does not happen again. Generally they just do it though to try and "push" you back. Horses may not be human but they sure like revenge!
Some horses respond better with voice or leg. If leg then to get them to walk, give them a nudge and trot, another nudge. Canter, put your outside leg back and inside leg slightly forward and squeeze hard. If they don't respond then give them a harder nudge or a little tap with the crop / whip. If voice then tell them to walk, tell them to trot, canter and so on. Saying it in a calm, clear voice would be ideal. Hope this helped!
somewhat you would usually use all of your leg including a nudge from the heel if nessesary to increase the horses speed
Dear Horse rider, To get your horse into canter, in the corner of the ring you go into sitting trot and bring your inside leg back and kick (also helps if you kick with your outside leg so the horse doesn't lean in). I f it doesn't work keep trying in each of the corners, remember, give clear signals so the horse knows what to do.
I believe it means to keep your calf against the horses side and to make sure you have contact the whole time with your legs However "to leg on your horse" or "to give your horse leg" is to kick it onwards, often to move into a different gait or keep your horse active and moving
I think this question is refering to what is know as a "leg aid". It's not so much a kick as leg pressure to direct the horse to what the rider wants him to do. Well trained horses should always understand leg pressure which can be heels, calves, thighs or butt (seat in horse talk).
First you have to put yourself in a two point postion. Back straight, inside reins up outside reins taught, with the horses head pointing to the outside. Your inside leg should be by the girth your outside leg behind it. Tell your horse you're planning to canter then nudge him three times to get him to go, he'll probably start with a trot nudge again til he canters. You'll know the whole beat changes.
It depends on the horse, but consider these factors -Strong, willful horse needs little encouragement -Slower horses need a kick or a squeeze Depending on what elad, kick or squeeze with outside leg to land on that lead
Generally the only warning sign you'll get is they'll pin their ears, maybe bare their teeth, and start shifting their weight to free up their leg to kick.
No they can kick with both.
just raise your leg and strike at the groin with the bottom of your leg. drive the knee of your kicking leg foward. the groin kick is effective
You can make a horse "go" by sitting up straight on the saddle, holding the reins tight but not too much, then give the horse a slight nudge on their belly with your feet and move your body with the horses. If you wish to go faster, nudge his belly more but gently.
To get your horse to go faster, first you squeeze the horse's sides by bending your heels down and pushing them towards the horse. Next, you kick. If none of the above work(and if possible) you use your crop on the shoulder or hind leg quarter area. This should work.