Training young horse
Good manners are essential when dealing with a horse or pony.
Firm but gentle discipline must always be displayed when interacting.
Quietly insist on obedience without shouting, hitting or rough handling the horse or pony.
A horse should be well-mannered so it respects you but not afraid of you.
A horse that respects you is easier to handle, not just for you but prospective owners, vets and farriers.
Teaching your horse or pony good manners will make life more pleasant for both of you.
Whatever age the horse is, it needs to be taught good manners, to move over when you ask it or to back up on command.
This is basic horse training.
To teach the young horse to move over you need to stand to one side of it holding the lead rope close to the halter and with the other hand place it behind the girth area, pushing its quarters away from you by clenching your fist and using your “over” at the same time.
It takes time for the horse to work out what is expected of him so if you practise this for a few minutes each day he will begin to understand.
Teaching the horse to go back in hand
When your horse is old enough to be ridden, you will teach it to rein-back but before you do that it needs to learn to go back in hand.
Stand in front of the horse with one hand by the noseband of the head collar and the other hand on his chest, and then push him back talking to him at the same time “back!” This can be useful in many situations.
The last thing you want is a pony that won’t move out of your way!.
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