- 1). Place a halter on your horse's head and fasten it securely. A rope halter works best, since it gives you more control than a flat nylon halter.
- 2). Attach a soft cotton lead rope with a solid snap to the halter. A solid snap prevents the horse from breaking free when you are leading hiim.
- 3). Walk the horse a few steps, then stop and stand still. Continue walking small distances, stopping often to keep the attention of the horse and keep him focused on your instructions.
- 4). Ask the horse to walk longer distances as you go. Stop the horse immediately if he begins to lean into you or tries to charge ahead. Ask the horse to back up a few steps each time this occurs, then slowly move forward again. Continue asking the horse to move backward each time he tries to charge ahead or lean into you.
- 5). Stop the horse and ask him to turn. When you turn the horse you should ask him to move away from you by applying gentle pressure on the lead rope. Increase the pressure until the horse responds by moving away from you.
- 6). Work with the horse consistently every day. You do not have to do long training sessions, but you do have to be consistent with your cues. It can take weeks, or even months, to break this habit, but consistency and daily training sessions are the best ways to fix this problem.
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