You can use pressure with your hands or use a stick to move your horse around. Your horse should know enough to back up and move his/her hindquarters and front end when asked. In these games, it’s essential to make sure your horse understands your cues before you decide to play. Some of our suggested games are to enjoy with your horse and not a competition with others. I wrote an article you can read that covers the dangers of horseback riding and provides safety tips: Is Riding a Horse Dangerous? 7 Tips For Riding Safe. It’s recommended that riders wear helmets. Don’t try any of the games without permission from your parents. People can and do get injured riding horses. Some of these games require skill and familiarity with horses. Our kids are seasoned riders on horses they ride almost daily.