Robert uses a horse's energy on a cold day to help work on lead departures and changes while getting a horse's mind focused.

Robert begins the process of advancing a three year old Gunner On Ice mare's lead change by focusing on body shape and softness.

Emily works Super on a small pattern after recently changing him to the left barrel as his first barrel.

Cody Patterson shows a warm up on a young horse to control the shoulders and hips and introduce the two track. This also helps prepare for lead changes and lope departures.

Cody reviews common lead change issues that prevent smooth lead changes and lope departures.

Cody shows how he works on lead changes with a hotter horse that is a little sensitive and a little too forward.

Cody shows how he starts teaching the lead departure on a two year old. He wants them to eventually lope off smoothly without trotting.

Jim demonstrates an exercise he uses to help horses not anticipate the lead change. This can also help a horse to be patient and wait on you. By the end of the work, the horse he uses smooths out and relaxes.

Jenna goes through a warmup she uses to help her horse prepare to work on lead changes.

Jenna works on teaching the flying lead change as she prepares for the APHA World Show with Graham