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Originally Posted by VigorsTheGrey
Lots of people can talk about a horse changing leads and it can be noticed when it happens...but the exact mechanics of the swap remains a mystery to me...some have said there is a slight studder step (what is that?) involved...but really I think it is just which hoof the horse reaches the farthest out with at any given time...would appreciat some slow motion video on this that shows what exactly is going on...it is interesting that trainers can train the horses to to it...the jockey lets the horse know when sometimes...are there any experts out there who can tell us more...?
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Watch which hind leg strikes the ground first. If it's the left, the horse is on the right lead, and visa versa. This is MUCH easier than trying to discern which front leg is extending.
Runners that switch late , don't switch at all, or worse, switch back and forth, may have physical issues.
