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Resources for Flying lead change
Resources for Flying lead change

Episode 915 – Not that Simple

A seasoned lesson horse learns to perform a simple lead change.
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Episode 915 – Cowgirl’s First Day – Behind The Scenes

Julie, Cowgirl’s owner, talks about her first day of learning a simple lead change.
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The Cross Canter

The Cross-Canter “Cross-canter” is the proper term for what is commonly called “cross-firing” or “disunited” cantering. As opposed to picking up the correct lead, with both front and hind inside legs leading the way, the
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Canter Leads

Rule Out the Physical If you’re having trouble with your horse’s canter leads, make sure to rule out physical problems first. Whenever a horse only takes one lead at the canter, you always have to
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Riding Skills: Lead Changes

Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Julie, Hope all is going well for you. I’m continuing to enjoy teaching kids riding lessons. My question this time: What’s the best way to teach advance kids how to
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Riding Skills: Feeling Canter Leads

Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Hi Julie, I have trouble feeling my canter leads, and I know the worst thing I can do is look down. What is the best way to feel the lead?
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