Training Tips: The Lope & Lead Changes, Part 2, eXtension

This video discusses the lope and execution of lead changes on a western horse. It is part of the Fundamental Training of a Horse video.

In this set of videos, basic ground work, longing and handling methods are demonstrated, as well as numerous suppling and basic training maneuvers are shown to develop quiet, broke horses.

Presenters: Gary Stauffer and Monte Stauffer, UNL Extension Educators

This presentation was given at the 2007 Equestrian Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For more horse information, visit www.extension.org/horses!

Category:

Education

Tags:

• horses
• howto
• training
• riding
• western
• lope
• canter

[Beelie2007]

I am in England UK I rely on the how to teaching video's posted on YouTube as access to western riding trainers here is difficult - long way to travel and very expensive for a lesson. Youre all very lucky to have many pro trainers to choose from! Have a bgreat Easter and Paesach break if youre celebrating.

[WindWolfProductions]

I've taught my horse in a similiar way, but basically whatever direction you're going, push your horse to the inside with your outside leg. That should be the only cue your horse will need after a while. When starting: push with outside leg and pick up inside rein. Your horse will always follow his nose; all you have to do is engage the hind end.

[barrelhorserider7]

great vid!!! i have a question.... for the right lead, is it always the right leg that extends farther out, or is it the inside leg?? ( of the horse) im confused.... can i have some help here????

[NAYRiders12]

For those who are having trouble with lead changes have you tried simple lead changes?

[barrelracer717]

im having alot of trouble with lead changes becuse i do barrel racing and i cant ever get the right lead for the barrel im going around

[justmyname21]

Also, im having a lot of trouble with lead changes. any ideas for exercises i could do with my horse to fix this? i find after a change, he canters real fast, [almost like a bunched-up, 2-beat canter] and then breaks into a trot before collecting himself into a lope again and this is also what he does when cantering in a straight line (he cant keep a steady pace for more than 20 meters straight! ) :S Hope you can help!!!! thanks =]

[justmyname21]

i had been taught to use the outside leg for guidance, and use the inside leg to ask for the canter. E.g. left lead= right leg on the horse. But your way makes more sense!!! thanks =]

[Hudson2012]

"Do no think about your friends in the stall"!! HAHA lmao

[englishwesternrider]

great video!! great teacher!

[blossomdolan]

I am enjoying listening to this guy. I have been riding a year and am continuously learning. A set of videos like this are a good addition to regular riding and lessons to give an insight to the logic of riding. Really good job