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?You should lean back.Do not lean forward.no more than 20 degreesat least 45 degrees Loading... Share this:ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedIn