Posing Tips Part 3: How To Hold the Lead
Reins and lead ropes, what do you have your clients do with them so they don’t look so awkward in photos?
I was taught the 4-H figure-eight as the safest way to stay in control of your horse while keeping both you and your horse safe. However, it creates a lot of leather in the photo! I have a couple of favorite holds for the reins/lead ropes in a photo.
A simple loop in a circle:
Hold the reins/lead rope in one place:
Up and around the horse’s neck:
Enjoy Part 3 of the posing series!
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Kirstie Jones
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