How to Get a Smooth Lead Departure | Horse Training with Todd Martin

Todd Martin explains how to create a smoother lead departure by focusing on the horse’s body position, balance and responsiveness instead of forcing the horse’s head into position. He shows how a better departure can lead to a softer, more consistent lope. Todd Martin Performance Horses provides practical horse-training instruction for riders interested in reining, western performance horses, horsemanship, bits, tack and everyday training. Subscribe for more horse training: @ToddMartinPerformanceHorses Todd Martin Performance Horses: toddmartin.net #HorseTraining #LeadDeparture #WesternRiding