Here’s today’s horse training question, which was submitted without a name: I have a 4 1/2 yr old paint that has had 30 days of riding and about a year of ground work. he has been at the trainer for 45 days and did great the first 3 weeks and then every time the [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Ann. She writes:
I have a beautiful Reg Clydesdale that I show at halter. He stands at home here nice and still for fifteen minutes or so but when we bring him to the fair in the ring he wont stand still. He disrespects me by standing on my feet [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Amina. She writes:
I have a coming 4yr old Tennesee Walking Mare she is so spooky and she was supposed to be a dead broke mare when i bought her what can i do to start her to behaving a nice horse she got so scared she pulled away [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Leanne. She writes:
I have an 11 year old gelding that is very smart and gentle. He is great for just walking and trotting. Once you ask for him to canter, he starts bucking. He will also buck when lunging. What can I do to stop the bucking?
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Today’s horse training question comes from Tia. She writes: “I have a 3 year old gelding I am working with and he is just getting over his head shyness. It used to be near impossible to get a bridle on because he didn’t want you touching his ears and face. However, he is finally [...]
Today’s horse training question asks: “I have a Percheron mare that I just got about a month ago after losing my mare in foaling. This new mare is about 7 years old and has a 3 month old foal at her side. She is saddle broke and has a very pleasant personality. The problem [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from CD: “I have a horse that only lets kids ride him, about 50 lbs. He won’t let me ride him, but I can do anything else with him: groom, bathe, lead, halter, clean feet, saddle, back with little presure, etc. The only thing he doesn’t like is the [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Chris. He writes: “my two year old horse I just purchased has been started with basics I tried riding him but he won’t move. He just stands trys to cow kick my boot. Do you have any tips for me?”
Hi Chris, this is actually a very similar problem [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Billie: “It’s been awhile but, I was recently given a very sweet 4 year old gelding. The previous owner recomended using a martingale or tie down because he has been known to rear up some. I have been riding him and have not had this problem but since [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Barbara. She writes: “My horse doesn’t like to stand still for rainmaker application. Any suggestions?”
Hi Barbara, I’m assuming you are referring to the Rainmaker hoof dressing. Start by just brushing your horse’s feet with a dry brush. Ask him to stand still, brush his foot once, and then [...]
