Find Success in Halter with Properly Fitting Lead Shank

There are definite do’s and don’ts in how you fit your halter lead shank, and not having a lead shank rigged correctly is one of AQHA Professional Horseman Jason Smith’s pet peeves.The trainer from Whitesboro, Texas, points out that a professional presentation shows good horsemanship more than style, and that’s especially true with your shank. As an AQHA and World Conformation Horse Association judge, Jason often gives clinics where shank fit is a common topic. Here is some of his advice.