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 [...]
Today’s horse training question comes from Shiloh: “I just bought a 3 year old gelding. He will not move forward in any direction away from the other horse. When I kick harder or tap his hind end he starts to buck and frightens me. How do I correct this behavior?”
Shiloh, to correct this problem [...]
