Lead ropes are not supposed to be tow ropes, nor are they supposed to be anchors. If you find yourself dragging your horse along with a constant pull on the rope, you are using the lead rope as a tow rope. If you are constantly holding back on the lead rope trying to contain your horse's movement, you are using the lead rope as an anchor.
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