*Candy*Horse*
25th Apr 2002, 08:09 PM
My horse will not pick up his right lead on his own. By this I mean that he will pick it up over a jump, groundpole, or something he needs to lift his legs for. But for the flat and asking then, it has no effect! He won't do it and stubbornly throws out his left lead. He is a 13yr old QH and a really forgiving horse. I rode him at a camp in NY and he picked up his leads fine. When I got him to NJ (my home state) he started ok, then in about a week, he stopped. Wouldn't do it, no fussing, just wouldn't do it. He was lame for a while and is now totally sound, fat and happy. I need to get his right lead if I am thinking about participating in any show! I would hate to be stuck in walk trotting classes!I've tried circling, but he just anticipates it and throws his left out right away. I tried for atleast 2 hours, finally picking it up, but it wasn't a pleasant experience. Is there a way to get a correct lead on a stubborn horse? I really need the help! Major problem. Please help!
ps- he has no physical problems or illness
also, this is posted in many forums, im sorry if it is annoying, but it might get me a few more responses.
ps- he has no physical problems or illness
also, this is posted in many forums, im sorry if it is annoying, but it might get me a few more responses.