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1 Place a braided rope or ring around the widest part of your horse’s neck. It should fit well enough so that it does not flop around but not so tight it pushes down into the skin (fig. 1.14 A).1.14 A: For the first few times, it’s advisable to practice riding with a lariat (or neck rope) while also using your bridle to guide the horse periodically.

2 In the beginning, ride by holding both your bridle reins and the lariat, but try to give the majority of your cues with the neck ring, not your reins.

3 If your horse is heavy-bodied or likely to ignore a lightweight neck lariat, you may find it helpful to use a thin wooden or plastic ring that can give a stronger signal as you begin this work.

4 Hold your bridle reins between your middle and ring fingers and the neck lariat under the little finger.

5 Alternatively, you may find it easier to hold the reins in one hand and the neck ring in the other. Either means of holding is acceptable.

6 Begin by asking your horse to stop and start. To stop, lift the ring half-way up the neck and apply pressure.