Randy Hodge I'll shoot you straight.  At that age it'd be pretty hard to pinpoint his exact issue and fixing it completely would be tough.  I'd predict that you would have to work him hard to get the results you want.  But, if I were to work on a horse like this, I would trot him a lot to the left and let him walk to the right.  Even if it is just a straight line at first, no legs involved, just make going generally to the left a lot of work and NOT going to the left less work.  Over the course of several weeks (or months) you would find him wanting to go to the right more and more.  Again, though, this horse has been surviving a long time with his current habits so changing them will take a lot of time, patience and hard work for you and the horse.  I'd have to ask myself if it is worth it.  

This hole was left in him from the start.  Not a mystery that can be solved and fixed in a weekend.  I hope this helps.  Just shooting straight.

Kate Naff How're things going with your mare?

Brett Petersen I hope you guys are staying warm these days!  I can't say that I would advise against it, it's just that I have never done that sort of thing.  In hand showing, I mean.  I can tell you though that if one of my daughters wanted to do it I would set them up for success whether it ruined the horse or not, hahahaha!   Seriously though, it's just like everything else, there will be some advantages for the horse and some disadvantages.  I think that as long as you keep the filly respectful of everyone's space it will probably be fine.  My background in cutting influences my program and we like to keep them a little more feely for cow work.  Let me know if I can help along the way, if you decide to go forward with the showing.🙂

Kate Naff https://b1horsemanship.com/programs/collection-wpbru8wk7fw

It can take several times, but guaranteed to work.  Just stay at it until she relaxes.

Kate Naff watch this video. About 5 minutes in.🙂

Kate Naff I trot circles in my arena to gain speed control.  That way, I can use trotting circles outside to regain it if I lose it.  The key is to trot enough circles at home so that the horse understands what it means and they can use it to relax.  In the arena at home, just trot until you feel her relax ( I always say the melt like butter😁) then let her walk out.  Works great!🙂

Ernest Schrock  I hope you're having a great year so far.  I see a few different ways you could approach this.  You could stay the course with what you're doing.  I'm certain that over time he will relax and settle in, could take a while though.  You could also add another horse near him and gradually move him away while continuing to work him whenever he gets upset.  Or, you could just ignore it.  Whichever way you choose, just stay consistent and don't quit.  He will eventually come around.  Keep us posted on his progress.  Richard

Kelly McAndrews I find that it tends to distract the horse.  I like to focus on teaching the turn strictly from the snaffle bit then I add te leg much later.🙂

Stephen Gowling boy, what a year, huh?  Well, I know you are a resilient chap and will back at it in no time.  We all wish you well and look forward to your input once again on here.  Hopefully you can work out another trip "across the pond" for a visit in '26.  Take care my friend.  Richard