In this video, made possible by extension specialists at the Louisiana State University Ag Center, Clint Depew discusses teaching a young horse in training to perform a lead change and lead departures.
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Oh my gosh. I feel so dumb after watching this video. Now I know why my horse moves her hip to pick up a canter.....stupid me. This is an easier move to perform than I thought! Thank you so much! SO much help!! :)
runningXfree 2 months ago
im from louisiana <3 ! and i ride <3
cheerjunkienightmare 3 months ago
Best video on YouTube for lead changes..he actually shows you step..by step how it's done...
LENOXHARLEMWORLD720 4 months ago in playlist LENOXHARLEMWORLD720's Favorited Videos
great video. I've been reading, and asking trainers, and attending clinics. I practice my changes while walking the pattern. I was still getting confused. No more thanks.
vanessaregister 6 months ago
Very easy to understand. I am starting barrels just for fun on my 15 year old mare. She knows her lead changes but problem is I am a little rusty.
As well, when I put my leg on her to cue for it, I am wanting a nice, easy departure. Instead, she instantly picks up the gallop or something close. I've tried to "bottle" the energy but it isn't really getting me anywhere. Tips? Ideas? I take constructive criticism.
HORSELOVE59 6 months ago
that was very easy to understand...:) now i will try to go ride my horse and teach him how to sidepass and everything thanks a bunch...!!!!
multiashley24 7 months ago
This same basic cue is taught in most all 4-H manuals. However, it needs to be updated so that the horses head is not turning out of your circle. Undoubtably you can pick up the lead in this way, but it's unbalanced if the horses head is looking outside the circle.
LopeForrest 11 months ago
@Brogers87 Hey are you still having some problems with the horse backing up? I would like to offer some help if you still are. I knew a couple of horses that did this, and worked them through it.
lastchancetodazle 1 year ago
Thanks so much for the information!!
I haven't been able to change her leads with several other techniques, so I'm excitied to try this one, I have high hopes!!
Thanks again!!
xXMagicRainXx 1 year ago
I once new an amazing speed event horse a couple years back. Big, gorgeous paint gelding. And man could he run! But he started backing up all the time, even in the middle of running a pattern at a show. Is there another way to relax your horse than backing up? I was told the trainer used the same technique(backing to relax) so the horse eventually started backing up on his own from anxiety no matter where he was. Have you seen this? Do you have any info or suggestions about this?
Brogers87 1 year ago