Soon your circle will get so small that your horse must pivot on his inside hind foot and cross his front legs. Your mission is to maintain light contact on the reins, so your horse’s nose is tipped just slightly in the direction you’re turning. When your horse is looking into the turn, his poll will bend to the inside and his loin will bend to the outside. This helps engage his hindquarters and keep his front end balanced. Reverse your cues and repeat in the other direction.