18 Walking a Horse with a Lead Rope

Using a Lead Rope

Required Video:

Supplemental Videos:

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

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