Leading a horse by a foot - by each foot in turn - 8 Oct 2022

If a horse will yield each foot - such as allow itself to be lead by each foot - then that horse is more likely to yield a hoof or leg it gets caught in something such as a rope or a fence or a strong vine. This can lower the chance of injury for that horse if it gets caught on something in it's pasture or stall. It can also reduce the chance of the horse panicking if it gets tangled up in a rope or harness while doing it's job. This particular horse (Hank the Missouri Fox Trotter) is going to be a ride/drive horse.

Obviously this is end of session. You quite obviously do NOT start out with no halter on the horse. Rather you start with a halter and a long enough lead so you can give the horse the suggestion to lead if it isn't thinking of that idea OR so you can stop it from trying to leave if you tugging on its foot alarms it into attempted flight. You need to use good judgment and read the horse's body language rapidly and correctly.

Training horses always involves some risk of injury (or even death) to the horse, the trainer, any spectators, equipment used, etc. - this risk is totally your own as you will be making your own judgements on what to do. As with any suggestions on any subject you must weigh them out for yourself and proceed accordingly - at your own risk.

Remember to read, study, and ponder upon God's word each day and also pray each day to find out what God needs you to do today and then do it. And have a blessed day!!

Jack Griffes
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