18 Walking a Horse with a Lead Rope
Using a Lead Rope
Equipment
- Lead Rope Snaps
- Where to Attach Lead Rope
Proper Walking Etiquette
- Where to Walk: most horses are used to being lead from the left side (most people are right handed)
- Holding the Rope: leave about 1-2feet of relaxed rope between you and the horse
- Horse Handling:
- Goal: to correct little things before they become big things and catch problems early
- Stay out of Danger Zone under the neck of the horse
- Watch your feet