the bit must protrude half an inch each side of the mouth the bridal should only have two finger widths of slack and the alternator should be slack.
If you have the right lead your horse's inside legs will be moving forward first when you begin a canter. To correct it you simply trott for a few strides then carry on cantering. Good luck!
What dose it mean to be on the right lead on a horse
A horse lead is either the lead rope or, if you are talking about the gait, such as: trot, canter, walk, lope, gallop etc. the lead is actually like the horse being right handed or left handed. If the horse's lead is normally left, that means the horse's left front foot at a canter will be in front of the right.
If u are going in a straight line, it does not matte what lead you are on. if you are turning to right or left, you should pick up that respective lead.
You are in between your horse and traffic that way, it shows your horse it is alright as your horse should trust you
Actually, you should walk to the side and ahead of a horse when you lead it, just in case the horse spooks so you will not be run over.
When you first start out, you may have to look down at the horse's shoulders. Whichever should extends farther is the lead the horse in on. However, with more practice you will be able to feel each footfall and know which lead the horse is on through your seat. It helps to practice on the lunge with a trainer, so you can drop your stirrups and reins and just concentrate on feeling the horse's movement.
when it fits your horse
Could you please be more specific with your question. Do you mean what type of halter do you use to lead a horse? Or what type of enclosure you lead a horse in? If you explain more clearly what it is you want to know I can provide an answer to your question.
Feeling the lead on your horse actually means Knowing on which front foot (left or right) that the horse is setting down first or leading with. You can make a figure 8 at a canter and actually feel the horse change its lead. Advanced riders and horses can change leads on command and not have to do a turn to do it.
Ask yourself which horse look calm and well trained.
Halters are the most used horse tack! Before you do anything with horses, you should know about it. Halters are how you lead the horse. You use a halter whenever you lead a horse or tie it up. The lead rope attaches to the halter and is what you hold and tie it with.
When leading a horse, you typically use a halter and lead rope. The lead rope is attached to the halter, and you hold onto the other end to guide the horse. To lead the horse, stand on its left side, hold the lead rope in your left hand close to the halter, and use your right hand to support and direct the horse as needed. Walk in the direction you want the horse to move, keeping a safe distance and maintaining a firm yet gentle grip on the lead rope.