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How do you teach a horse lead changes?

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do them over and over again sometimes try counter cantering (cantering on the wrong lead) it may seem funny at first but it helps a TON cause you get a better bond with the horse... HOPE THIS HELPS!

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You can come back to trot and then re-ask for canter on the correct lead. Or if you and the horse are very experienced then you can do a flying change!

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How do you teach a horse to do a flying change?

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When you lead a horse you should lead it?

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What would you have to use in order to train your horse without having to mount it?

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Can you teach a horse to walk by leading it?

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What is a basic harness to lead a horse around?

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What is a good starter horse?

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