Below is a description of some basic hand-on exercises which may be used when training your horse. These exercises will allow you and the horse to become familiar with each other and build trust. All future training depends on first performing good groundwork exercises. Your horse needs to be taught how to respect your personal [...]
Bonding with your horse will allow you to learn and respond to his feelings and reactions in different situations. In time you will learn your horse’s body language. A happy horse will generally appear calm and be responsive to you. He will keep a low head, relaxed jaw and have soft eyes. A happy horse [...]
Horses need our undivided attention whilst we are caring for them as they are very sensitive creatures. It’s not enough to only provide the bare necessities like food, shelter and whatever healthcare your horse insurance policy will cover. In order to feel truly contented, you will need to give a little extra TLC, just as [...]
Use of the three p's - patience, persistence and positive reinforcement - is vital when training horses. These are the basics that are necessary for you to understand before undertaking the rewarding task of teaching your horse to do what is desired. Following these basic tips will provide the foundations of a great relationship between [...]
You may be able to ride a horse without a saddle, although it isn’t the safest idea, but few people can control their horses without a bridle. The bridle is designed to connect the bit in a horse’s mouth with the reins in the rider’s hands. This enables the rider to signal his horse to [...]
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