Working With a New Horse:Testing the Lope
Ranch Riding
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6m 19s
Taking the time to test your horse’s lope will give you an idea as to how well he knows his leads and how well he moves laterally. This week Bud Lyon shows you how he likes to test a new horse’s lope as a continuation of his 12-part series.
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