Quit moving the rope immediately when the horse has responded correctly. In order to use it you need to be accurate with it. Practice by trying to hit a milk jug with the end of the lead rope. These are some of the basics, there are many more things that you should work on with your horse and the rope, but you have to start somewhere Remember, always reward your horse when it has responded correctly. There is some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse.
Horses can cause serious injury.
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