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10 verbs used when riding a horse and simple verb tenses

Verb Meaning Simple Present Simple Past Simple Future
Mount Get on a horse He mounts the horse before the ride. He mounted his horse quickly yesterday. He will mount the horse at dawn tomorrow.
Gallop Ride a horse at a fast pace She gallops across the open field. She galloped through the forest last weekend. She will gallop along the beach next month.
Trot Ride a horse at a steady, moderately fast pace They trot along the trail through the woods. They trotted around the arena yesterday. They will trot through the countryside tomorrow.
Walk Move at a slow pace on a horse He walks his horse along the riverbank. He walked his horse through the village last evening. He will walk his horse up the mountain path tomorrow.
Canter Ride a horse at a moderate pace between a trot and a gallop She canters gracefully around the arena. She cantered along the beach yesterday. She will canter through the meadow next weekend.
Guide Control the direction of a horse's movement He guides the horse with gentle reins. He guided the horse through the obstacle course last week. He will guide the horse over the jumps in the competition.
Stop Bring a horse to a halt She stops her horse with a firm command. She stopped the horse abruptly yesterday. She will stop the horse gently at the gate tomorrow.
Dismount Get off a horse They dismount their horses after the ride. They dismounted their horses carefully last evening. They will dismount their horses at the stable tomorrow.
Control Manage or direct the movement of a horse He controls the horse with subtle cues. He controlled the horse skillfully during the competition. He will control the horse with confidence in the future.
Lead Walk beside a horse while holding its reins She leads the horse to the pasture. She led the horse to the water trough yesterday. She will lead the horse back to the barn tomorrow.