When riding a horse Hunt Seat at a trot, canter or gallop, how far should you lean forward? Earn the Horseback Riding badge! 1. When riding a horse Hunt Seat at a trot, canter or gallop, how far should you lean forward?at least 45 degreesno more than 20 degreesDo not lean forward.You should lean back. Loading... Share this:ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn