In horseback riding how do u get the horse to switch leads?

Question

In horseback riding how do u get the horse to switch leads?

Answer 1

If you are referring to a lead change in canter there are two options:

1. (the easy version) Once you have changed direction, bring the horse back to trot for a few strides then ask him to strike off in canter again on the correct leg.

2. To perform a flying lead change both you and the horse need to be quite highly trained.

This link will give you a break down of how to train a horse to perform a flying change and how to execute it correctly.  It explains things far better than I can!

http://www.classicaldressage.co.uk/the_f...