Lead Change

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Sep 12, 2021

No More Wrong Leads

Learn to nail your lope transitions with this demonstration from world champion trainer Carol Metcalf.

By Carol Metcalf

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Mar 8, 2021

Lead Changes: Using the Fence

Use your arena fence to help change leads.

By H And R Editors

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Mar 1, 2021

Lead Changes: Diagonals

Ensure your horse stays honest during lead changes with this diagonals drill.

By H And R Editors

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Feb 23, 2021

Lead Changes: Lateral Movements

Use these lateral movements to improve your lead change.

By H And R Editors

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Feb 15, 2021

Lead Changes: Shifting Your Body

Shifting your body weight helps your horse have a successful lead change.

By H And R Editors

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Nov 19, 2020

Lead-Change Drill

If you’re not getting your lead change in the correct part of your pattern, chances are you’re leaving points on the table. While changing leads in the center of the arena might seem easy, many riders struggle with finding center and staying straight before, during, and after a flying lead change.

By Dan Huss

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Mar 30, 2020

Introduction to Ranch Riding: Flying Lead Change

Bud Lyon breaks down how he works with a rider learning how to do a flying lead change.

By H And R Editors

How Many Different Horse Breeds *Are* There?

Mar 30, 2020

Introduction to Ranch Riding: Flying Lead Change

By H And R Editors

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Nov 3, 2019

Hourglass Drill

Don’t let your horse change directions just because he changes leads. Use this drill to keep your horse straight after a lead change.

By H And R Editors

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Oct 13, 2019

Train & Maintain Flying Lead Change

Learn how to successfully train and maintain a flying lead change.

By H And R Editors

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Aug 14, 2019

Horse Show Game Plan: Practice

Here’s how to practice and strategize your weakest areas before you walk through that horse-show in-gate.

By Patrick Flaherty, With J. Forsberg Meyer

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Aug 9, 2019

Ranch Riding Simple Lead Change

Bud Lyon shows examples of simple lead changes for the ranch riding.

By H And R Editors

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Aug 9, 2019

Ranch Riding Simple Lead Change

By H And R Editors

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Jun 12, 2019

Fix Lead-Change Anticipation

Correct your horse’s lead-change anticipation in the Western riding pattern with these expert techniques.

By Jeffery Gibbs, With Abigail Boatwright

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Aug 16, 2018

Exercise: Straightness for Lead Changes

Use this exercise to improve your straightness for lead changes.

By Bob Avila

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