In this episode, Ryan Rushing continues working with his 2-year-old filly, Harley, offering a deeper look into what a typical training day looks like at around 90 days under saddle. With her energy managed and attention focused, he begins introducing a more advanced maneuver—the turnaround.

Ryan explains the importance of timing when schooling young horses. He works turnarounds between loping in each direction, aiming to keep the horse in a balanced mental state—not too fresh, but not overly tired.

He breaks down the fundamentals of the turnaround, starting with forward motion. By widening his inside hand to guide direction and using his outside leg to control the ribcage, he helps the horse understand how to move correctly through the maneuver. The focus remains on guiding the feet while maintaining forward flow and softness.

Another key concept Ryan introduces is teaching the horse to move off leg pressure. This becomes especially important when correcting common issues, like a horse leaning into pressure or drifting the wrong direction. He demonstrates how to create a “fixed point” with the inside rein to prevent the horse from pushing through the cue, while reinforcing direction with outside rein pressure and leg control.

When stiffness appears, Ryan goes back to lateral flexion, softening the neck and encouraging proper movement through the body. He emphasizes the importance of the outside foot crossing over correctly to build an effective turnaround.

Throughout the session, Ryan stresses patience and feel. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. He reminds riders not to overwork young horses or create frustration, as learning cannot happen when a horse is anxious or reactive.

This episode is a valuable guide to introducing turnarounds while maintaining softness, clarity, and confidence in a young reining horse.