Flying Lead Changes Explained

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@patqmckeon8449 9 жыл бұрын

This is a good explanation of what the HORSE does but tells you nothing about what the RIDER needs to do to make the change.

@EQNeightion 9 жыл бұрын

Patq McKeon Thank you for your comment! You make a good point, so we've added some language in the description of this video to briefly explain which aids the rider uses to help facilitate the lead change. Hopefully you can recognize what the rider is doing with her aids. This video could be considered the precursor to how to do execute a flying change from the rider's point of view. Our next video will focus solely on what the rider does with the outside rein and both of his/her legs at the moment of suspension.

@taleev1829 8 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this 👍🏻👍🏻 I finally know why I can't do it on my horse 😅 she's too green ... Could you make a video on how to trains horse for flying lead changes

@twentyonepilotsyee325 8 жыл бұрын

+Breyer Fanatic same my horse he is too green and just started cantering last week

@CTFxCforlife_Victoria 12 жыл бұрын

I love flying lead changes, did a flying lead change once with the help of my instructor. Now I can do it by myself

@joannab7299 9 жыл бұрын

...what...? Man I give up. Forget horses, no matter what I lookup, I don't understand it... why can't people explain and do things in a more simple way? Like seriously. I can just imagine myself taking lessons then the trainer is like, "DO A LEAD CHANGE," DOES IT LOOK LIKE I KNOW HOW TO DO THAT... trainers yell at you for not doing something you don't even know and get pissed when you ask them how to do something. Forget it, I will just stick with walking on guided horse trails. :/

@EQNeightion 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Nikki B! Don't give up! Lead changes are not simple otherwise there wouldn't be a kajillion videos about it. Videos are a great way to verbalize and visualize, but that is only one step: the most important way to learn is to feel it. So when you are practicing your lead changes, hopefully you will hear in your head the things we are trying to break down for you and you can begin to understand the horse's movements through the lead change. Again, flying lead changes are not easy, and it takes patience and practice. Hang in there, and thanks for watching.

@carrierose7173 9 жыл бұрын

I fell off my horse when cantering and that scared the life out of me I know how you feelit can be hard

@privatedenoue 9 жыл бұрын

Nikki B The Orcinus orca - Don't know who your trainer is, but sounds like you need a new one. Mine will sometimes not be explicit with me, but she ALWAYS explains kindly when asked.

@joannab7299 9 жыл бұрын

Kim deNoue I have switched between about 5, but each time it was just either a short free lesson or a trainer that worked a riding camp, overall, they all suck in my mind :/ Glad you found a good one that actually knows how to train people!

@ssworkinghorses72 7 жыл бұрын

Honey, get another trainer! Perhaps get one that specializes with beginners. Horses are in my blood now, but it took a long ways to get here, and there were many instances when I wanted to give it all up due to frustration. Keep going, the end result is so worth it!

@juliezlesfemmes3242 7 жыл бұрын

I love this material short course. Make improved me more. Thanks...

@bezoticallyyours83 4 жыл бұрын

That black horse is gorgeous.

@EQNeightion 12 жыл бұрын

Start with the simple change and try to effect a change of lead with as few trot or walk steps through the change. Support the horse with the a firm connection with the outside rein as you change direction. The outside rein is the balancing rein and is key to keeping your horse straight and balanced. Stay still with your upper body. Remember, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect, and be patient with yourself and your horse. Send a video if you can!

@graceclark04 6 жыл бұрын

cool. i'm not quite there yet, but it's good to know i guess.

@poodleish1 10 жыл бұрын

I used to be so good at leads and lead changes, but the all of a sudden a few weeks ago, I had 3 cross canters. I don't know what happened.

@reigndrop101 11 жыл бұрын

I can't feel my horse's lead because he is very balanced on both his left and his right leads. Can someone help me please

@shakespeare5418 3 жыл бұрын

i know it’s been eight years but drop your eyes to the shoulders to check your leads

@madelyn7521 2 жыл бұрын

excellent thanks .

@horsesonthehorizon 10 жыл бұрын

greta video! really helpful :)

@samsfluff99 12 жыл бұрын

Can't do them to save my life. Any tips on prepping the horse for it? Ex: What he must be able to achieve before getting one?(Simple change, turn on the hind quarters, etc. ?)

@penelopephillips1813 4 жыл бұрын

I'm confused- like- what is a lead- what changes when changing lead-

@jennyiversonschwartz 4 жыл бұрын

Notice that at the canter, a horse leads with one front leg. If a horse is cantering clockwise, then it is on the right lead as the right front leg is the “reaching” leg. Conversely, when the horse is cantering counter clockwise, the horse is on the left lead as the left front leg becomes the leading leg. Think of “lead” as the “leading front leg”. Does that help?

@penelopephillips1813 4 жыл бұрын

Yes- thanks-

@ValCronin Жыл бұрын

@@jennyiversonschwartz This video speaks of lead changing on the front AND back feet doesnt it? And also only during canter. Is it natural for a horse to do a lead change (generally just the front feet) when in a full-speed gallop?

@jennyiversonschwartz Жыл бұрын

@@ValCronin Thank you Val for your comment. Yes, the lead change refers to both the front and hind legs in a specific foot-fall pattern at the canter only. When a horse canters or gallops at a "cross-canter", which means the front legs are on a different lead or foot-step than the hind legs, it will feel off-balance. What causes horses to "cross-canter"? It could be lameness or simply being off-balance. It is more natural for horses to canter and gallop on a correct lead. I hope this answers your question.