Back horses
Before you attempt horse backing, you need to make sure the animal is physically strong enough and developed.
Horses develop mentally and physically at different rates.
A mature horse will have no problems carrying the weight of the rider.
A horse of exactly the same age that is immature and not physically strong and developed will stand with a dipped back when mounted.
He will also be higher at the back end than the front.
This horse is not strong enough for backing yet.
Once you have established if your horse is mature enough to back you can continue.
I always back bareback first, in the stable.
The horse must be relaxed and at ease and ready for the next step.
If you have followed all the training steps correctly then backing bareback will not be a problem.
You need a lightweight person to lie across its back first, so your legs are one side and your head and arms are the other side.
If this is successful then the next step is to sit on the horse.
If not take your time and be patient, remember that horses are individuals and learn at different rates.
This is a good way for the horse to get used to having a rider on its back before the saddle and girth.
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Mountin the green horse for the first time.
Cantering the newly backed horse
Riding the green pony on a lung line.
Training the young horse to halt square and half halt.
Riding the young horse off the lunge line.
Working on the bit
Horse training voice commands
