Horse Training – Intro to Lead Changes
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Les Vogt talks about Training A Horse for Lead changes. Sample from over 6 hours of video in Les Vogt’s Cowhorse U Manuevers Level Program – for more info go to www.LesVogt.com. Great advice for reining training or horse training of any kind.
Les has won 15 World Championships in Reining and Reined Cowhorse events and is a NRCHA Hall of Fame member.
Duration : 0:10:0




17 Comments
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Your actually not …
Your actually not trying to turn the horse, you are asking the horse to change leads. For example if you are on the left lead going on a left circle, when you start the circle going to the right at canter, if you are still on the left lead you are in counter canter so you want the horse to change leads to pick up the right lead. Enlighten yourself on the workings of the horse and rider.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Running in the …
Running in the pasture, horses cane leads as naturally as the breathe. Put a rider on them though, and the task is more challenging. Once you have that control, you’ll find that your horse will turn around better, stop better, back up better. He will become more responsive to your hands and legs. A horse on a wrong lead expecially the hind lead will easily become off ballance and somtimes even fall…
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
A horse canters (a …
A horse canters (a slow gallop) in a circle with the inside legs “leading” or going further forward . When you change directions, you need your horse to change the “leading” legs. It helps the horse tremendously in his/her balance.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
What the heck is a …
What the heck is a lead change anyway? and why would you want to know how to do a lead change? Why not just turn the horse with the rein to what ever direction you want to go? Why do you have to get into such complicated teachings when all it looks like is that you are trying to turn your horse? does anyone want to enlighten me? please? and thank you! ‘
amj
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I’m thinking about …
I’m thinking about taking a class at my horse university….anyone ever taken a class from there? Was it fun/informative? I’ve seen their youtube videos, but I want to make sure their classes are just as interesting.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
good thats it. not …
good thats it. not my favorite though
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
i love this guy! He …
i love this guy! He actually knows what hes talking about
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Very very …
Very very informational! I have been struggling with lead changes for months. My current trainer told me HOW to cue for a lead change(lift the inside rein and press th outside spur) but never told me the WHY’s behind the cues. I totally understand the mechanics of a lead change now. It was like a lightbulb! Awesome! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Really a wonderful …
Really a wonderful skill to be able to explain things so well. I gotta have these videos.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I just received his …
I just received his Independent Study Program. I am not a beginner but I have some bad habits and WOW what a eye opener. WHY and more WHY did I not get this program before. I LOVE this guy. I got the program through pay pal and pay 50.00 a month. I got an email from them that said if I have any questions just email. I am not rich but I CAN afford this program. I would highly recommend it to anyone whom wants to win on a budget!
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
This is the way …
This is the way it’s done. No holding back. If you can’t win following Les Vogt’s program maybe you’d be better off with a bicycle.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
thanks, les! once …
thanks, les! once again, i’ve learned something new from you! keep it coming!
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