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.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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.
  2. 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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