Improving Lead Departure with Young Reining Horse
Peter DeFretias
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3m 35s
After warming up his young reining horse, NRHA professional Peter DeFreitas demonstrates how to improve lead departures. He points out that his horse's head set at this point is secondary to keeping her even and in between his hands and legs.
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