How to Train for a Western Showmanship Class
Stop or halt by stopping your forward movement and giving a slight pull and release of the lead., Determine the cue for halt.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stop or halt by stopping your forward movement and giving a slight pull and release of the lead.
The horse should stop beside you.
You can also command to halt and them walk into the halt, depending on the patterns. , Some horses respond to a simply whisper of whoa, others a tug.
Some stop when you stop moving.
Experiment but ensure you allow enough time for the cue to sink in and be able to work. -
Step 2: Determine the cue for halt.
Detailed Guide
The horse should stop beside you.
You can also command to halt and them walk into the halt, depending on the patterns. , Some horses respond to a simply whisper of whoa, others a tug.
Some stop when you stop moving.
Experiment but ensure you allow enough time for the cue to sink in and be able to work.
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