Answering Questions About Leg Cues

Using leg cues on your horse.
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[@moniquegartland5076]

That was good informations thank you

[@p4radigm989]

my command to start loping on a left lead was: left foot in normal (middle) position, right foot back (pos 3), wipe my butt forward in the saddle or squeeze my butt stronger, depending on how fast I want him to get going/accelerate.

[@p4radigm989]

I started learning to ride in an English riding school. They always told me I have to constantly bump him with my legs to keep him going correctly and not start walking on the "front legs". Basically, I never did that unless the horse was really lazy. On my own horse I only bump until he does what I want and then stop and expect him to continue by himself, because I think constant bumping just annoys the horse and is stupid, and also a lot of work for the rider.

[@alisonjem]

Thank you so much for this video. This was extremely helpful and really clarified some things for me.

[@elizabethblack1484]

What do you do if they're getting their lope into too small of a circle? I've got a youngster that seems to think it's a way of avoiding work and I have to use my outside rein to get point across and that seems to make it worse

[@SteveDyer]

It’s a common response. Usually they are dropping the shoulder into the circle. First, I would try to lift the inside rein and push the inside shoulder out using my spur. If that didn’t work, I would try counter bending the opposite way. You can also try loping straight lines. Dirt roads are great for this. The horse usually drops into the circle because it is trying to balance under your weight.

[@elizabethblack1484]

Can you please do a video about rein management and 2 handing a young horse in a curb bit while staying out of their mouth🙂 I like to keep very little contact but it seems a lot if people get into their mouths like they're studying in a snaffle

[@elizabethblack1484]

Thanks for reply I appreciate it and you're definitely right!

[@louisecassidy5991]

Leg cues? Don't need them. Using your so-called position 1, take your weight all in your stirrups, now your weight is OFF THE DRIVE SHAFT and then you can get on with MIND CUES.

[@paloma4444]

What is the advantage of position 3 to turn over position 1?

[@SteveDyer]

Leg position 3 keeps the hip engaged.