How To Lead A Horse

Tips when leading a horse
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[@AddyEquestrian]

Thank you! I have had trouble with my horse running into me but I think it’s because I was holding it wrong. 😅

[@leahheapp]

Some horses also don’t respect or understand personal space very well - especially if it is a youngster. These tips are great for a trained horse. But you’ve got to work with your horse to be able to lead them like this! Horses that lack confidence will also walk on top of you - which makes sense as they are prey and herd animals. Long reining them and doing lots of hand walking will encourage them to become confident in walking out beside you!

[@ronallen6578]

No chance that someone didn't spike his/her punch😂😂😂

[@Schmusan]

Same!

[@Zer01122]

Same, i have a lesson tomorrow so ima try this,

[@louisecassidy5991]

If you hold them too close they feel trapped, give them room, space, they are well able to control themselves.

[@leahbrigeman9252]

You can tell that your horse is focused but not stressed when you're asking her to do things it's so nice to see🥰

[@stevanmilatovic1053]

She is so loyal and you are such a good owner!❤

[@anjou6497]

I love the mare, and she's trusting of you. 👍🧡🌿

[@RuRu4402]

I love your clever tutorials as so many beginners as well as seasoned horse owners have never learned the basics. 👍👍👍

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

I totally agree. Its too bad that they dont teach you horse care, behavior, and basics before shoving you on top of the horse for lessons.

[@ronallen6578]

All of your horses are simply gorgeous. You are too😊😊

[@meeomelovescookiesandhisto459]

Loving the shorts! I saw you on tik tok recently and was really excited you're on there as well now :)

[@rosemariebrougham5591]

Great! How did you teach the horse to follow your feet?

[@jonny070782]

3rd I love ur vid so much

[@user-re6hs4pd6x]

I love your new posts I want to work with horses soon your so calm friendly and gentle refreshing to see 😊

[@ravenwilkens2122]

When I first started with horses the instructor I had was not the greatest. There was a lot that wasn’t shown to me and I had to teach myself and I think it’s fantastic there’s so many videos explaining groundwork and proper riding etiquette. But something I’ve noticed with all these horse shorts that have been showing up is no one ever explains proper gear and how to size it. Halters, bridles, saddles, blankets, different bits, etc. I think those would be very helpful for newcomers to see and learn about as well if they’re thinking about purchasing a horse or are just getting started ☺️

[@robbie.gordon]

the first time i was ever allowed to lead a horse, the cheeky little guy tried to drag me across the stables for some hay... like chill dude you'll get it in a minute in your stall lol. i had to let go because he was really going for it!!

[@louisecassidy5991]

The more space a horse has, the less likely he is to play up, holding too close causes many behavioural issues. This was a good little vid.

[@atherisGAY]

That horse is adorable. ❤

[@ilene79]

Also no looping the lead around your hand

[@Halloween101]

Also don't put your hand in a loop because if the horse bolts it will tighten and drag you and possibly break your fingers/hand

[@Equestriandogs]

Did anyone else notice how it went from says 2 safety tips to 3😂

[@madelineryan548]

I’m going to have to try these

[@Ghost_King108]

The only problem with the second one is if you are new or get distracted you could catch it on something and the horse could spook This happened at my barn a lesson kid with a decent about of experience was walking a very calm and chill horse that didn’t spook at very much she walked by a chair and pulled it the horse spooked and could have hurt someone or themselves luckily someone close by caught the chair so the horse wasn’t to scared and the chair didn’t hit the horse, ground or lead rope This is just the reason I like to give my horse (depending on the horse) 4 inches

[@melissadraz9468]

Great pointers. I think the horse is laughing...

[@hassankirmani007]

Excellent

[@Cldxcamy]

Thank you so much!!!!❤

[@mrduck5519]

Omg I wish I knew this earlier the horse I had would not care and when I was leading it when I stop he legit started doing circles around me

[@brettg9724]

That This horse is so cute

[@debrahenderson6381]

So, so good!

[@anntrope491]

Great foundation tip...

[@roc3771]

Thumbs up 👍

[@redeyedone]

Perfect smile 😍❤️

[@kitbokmikisyntem3961]

The most prettiest

[@lovetruthunderstanding5890]

She so beautiful 🥹

[@syedazhar4856]

⭐️

[@girzwafflemix9486]

Is there another video for holding the reigns while walking the horse because I'd really like to know if I'm doing something wrong

[@dexterthewanderlust]

Somehow you tube algorithm thought I need to know about training my horse, probably some where in the parallel universe it happened you tube algorithm got mixed up

[@Jessica-ed2ry]

❤

[@anandprakash4373]

🙏

[@hannahswink4438]

Any tips on how to train your horse to do this

[@kittygaming3878Therian]

8.2k

[@rylencesingh375]

I don't have a horse but I do horse Lessons

[@Myvidsvibe]

Someone teach harlow this!

[@caybee_60]

I need help!!! My horse Dixie want to turn when i step backwards! Its like she does a full circle around me 😭

[@iamURHO]

Rose Dawson, is that you after Jack was gone?? ❤

[@EliNelson993]

Is a mastang a good horse?

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

Get Clinton Anderson DVDs practical horseman ship

[@Monika-bu4nq]

How do you tech to walk backwards with you? 👀

[@aftonandnoelleclendenin8301]

Another is to not hold the rope in a circle and hold it as she as holding it bc if you horse spooks or runs away you can get dragged

[@eddabelrose_]

Also it’s nice to let the horse have its head, so they have a bit of freedom. I really dislike when people are holding right under the chin.

[@mariakaragianni7745]

Can you tag me on Sam tips on how to fix your galloping skills

[@sadmimikyu8807]

Yeah but how? I mean I know how.. I am getting lessons for leading a horse now because the pony I work with wants to do her own thing and I have to learn to be a good leader. A lot more difficult than I thought it was.

[@georgiak62]

I think its actually quite dangerous to not hold near the halter. Cause when the horse tries to walk in front of you, you have no control. Maybe I have horses that aren't perfectly behaved though..

[@tindomielelrosiel]

Just teach them to slow down or stop completely when you raise your arm (closer to their head) up. Voice cues are also great to teach them that they shouldn’t walk in front of you, but next to you and even slightly behind. My mare reacts to a short whistle for “stop” and a longer, softer one, on lower frequency for “slow down”. Ask your trainer about it.

[@Estrella_isgone]

I don't have a horse 😢 😭😭😭 I only take horse riding lessons

[@Kelly_Ben]

Learn as much as you can now! Once you buy a horse, sometimes it gets so expensive you can't afford lessons anymore. You can look into leasing too, where you don't have to BUY the horse, or worry about vet/farrier costs etc, but you can pay a set amount each month and the horse is yours for a certain number of days every week. It's AWESOME!

[@Estrella_isgone]

@@Kelly_Ben yea but i also don't have a big place

[@alimohamed3427]

Is there a Tutorial to teach the horse to follow you.?

[@Kaia717]

That horse looks not so big now because I rid horses when I was seven and I had to like tilt my head all the way back to see their faces 😂

[@shmeeden]

The other absolutely critical thing is to keep slack in the lead unless your horse is ignoring you and needs pressure or correction. You see waaaaay too many people who are constantly pulling on their horse's face, even at a standstill, and it's muddy and confusing for the horse.

[@NeonJJ_195]

I actually hold the lead line pretty close to the halter but *very* loosely so if my horse wants to move away he can :)

[@Kelly_Ben]

The problem with holding the rope close to their halter is it can give conflicting signals... you can accidentally put tension in or even tug if you trip, sneeze, turn to look at something, etc. It can also make some horses feel confined, which makes them tense and more likely to pull away. It can also pull you off balance if they want to turn their head away to look at something, even pulling you into them. Giving them at least a foot/foot and a half of line is typically best practice. Try it... you AND he will like it better!

[@NeonJJ_195]

@@Kelly_Ben Like I said, I hold it very loosely with my right hand. The lead slips right through my hand when he moves his head :) I just do it so the lead doesn't hang around and I can fully grab it in emergencies

[@vivientakacs5599]

​@@NeonJJ_195 It's still not safe, as the horse can easily stumble on top of you before you even notice.

[@NeonJJ_195]

@@vivientakacs5599 How would he stumble on top of me when he walks next to me, with some distance as well? I've only ever seen horses stumble forward. Something like you described has never happened when I'm leading a horse. And of course, accidents happen but it's rather unlikely

[@vivientakacs5599]

@@NeonJJ_195 It can be because of stepping wrong/getting off balance, and I've seen plenty of horses also spook and jump/run into the person, that could have been avoided if the horse was on a long lead. Just as much as we need our own space, horses do so as well. In a herd hierarchy they don't walk close to the higher horse, which humans should be considered as. They keep at least half a horse distance. It never happened to me thankfully, because I always lead the horses on long lead, and the ranch I'm at specifically teaches that it is the correct way. And I'm thankful for that. if the horse I ride most of the time was next/close to me when she got spooked by one of the cats, or when she slid as we were walking to the round pen because the ground was wet and muddy, I would have been in big ass trouble. On a long lead however, horses are a safe distance behind me, following me on a relaxed rope and they can even rear or turn around and kick and I would still be in a safe/safer distance and also would have more time and opportunity to react to what's going on and step out of the way, get control of the situation. Every time I see people leading the horse with their hands under the horse's jaw, there's always something for disaster. You are lucky you have a calmer horse.

[@naeemulhoque1777]

How tall are you? 🤔

[@sabakhanumkhanum]

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[@MH55YT]

That's either a tiny horse 🐴 or you are a big gal

[@md.shahnurkhansami6208]

How long this ladies is . She is longer than his 🐎.😲

[@rubydavies1084]

Haw word you Dow vat

[@ysoserious88]

So first I need to buy a horse