Comments on: Young Horse Training

By: sadie

sadie — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:55:00 +0000

do u train horses before they eat or after, like after breakfast or before, could they get sick on a full tummy when running hard

By: Dena Reiter

Dena Reiter — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:57:51 +0000

Thought I was waaay behind since my Qtr filly is 4 already! Have ponied her everywhere with Mom & Auntie….bridges, creeks, rivers, up/down the mountains. Now have 12 or so rides on her w/o a buck! If only her attitude could be changed. Ponying has paid off & Prize is very brave about so many things.

By: Good Eats, Glossy Sheen, Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily

Good Eats, Glossy Sheen, Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:52:51 +0000

[...] underlines that the feed must be designed for the horse you are feeding: Young, working horses, for example, have different requirements than elderly, retired ones. Once you [...]

By: Colts by Contract – America’s Horse Daily

Colts by Contract – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:02:33 +0000

[...] averaged eight to 10 head of colts each at a time. They’d spend a week or two working with the green colts, depending on the circumstances. The brothers’ horsemanship toolboxes were well-stocked, [...]

By: Training With Long Lines – America’s Horse Daily

Training With Long Lines – America’s Horse Daily — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:17:37 +0000

[...] other training aids, has no drawbacks when used correctly. Besides using long lines to prepare a green horse for riding, we use them for horses who need exercise but cannot carry a rider due to physical [...]

By: Hunters 101, Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily

Hunters 101, Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:02:59 +0000

[...] setting the strides, we work off a 12-foot stride, allowing 6 feet for takeoff and landing. With a green horse, it is sometimes nice to snug-in the line so it is comfortable for him and he doesn’t feel [...]

By: Sydney Cooper

Sydney Cooper — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:20:01 +0000

Hi! I have read the article and I have a half arabian male horse that is almost 4 years old. He had been ridden a little over a year now by his old owner who weighed less than 100 pounds at the time around 2 times a week. It was walk/ trot until he was a little over three then she cantered him. I just bought him in April and have been walk/trot/cantering on him about 3 times a week (I am 110 pounds). He doesn’t seem to have any pain in his joints or back but I am worried about lameness in his later years. I would like to know if there was anything I could do to preserve his joints and back.

Thanks, Sydney

By: Outlaw or Next Great One? Part 1 – America’s Horse Daily

Outlaw or Next Great One? Part 1 – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:02:32 +0000

[...] on, but she was able to recognize that it wasn’t the horse that was at fault. It was his previous training and her greenness combined that hurt the duo. Sandy listened to too many different people on what [...]

By: Training Outside the Round Pen – America’s Horse Daily

Training Outside the Round Pen – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:01:36 +0000

[...] your expectations and go back to basics (stop-start-steer). Often when I go to a bigger pen on a young green horse, I’ll ride him for a while in a small area near the gate or near the barn (a safe place for the [...]

By: 40 Tips for Better Horsemanship – America’s Horse Daily

40 Tips for Better Horsemanship – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:38:47 +0000

[...] Master ponying your horse as you ride another – it is a great skill to control two at a time. [...]

By: Karen Whatley

Karen Whatley — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:48:20 +0000

My horse will be 2 in May. She has been halter broke and lifting her feet at 1 month. She ponies with her mom or with one other horse when we go trail riding. She accepts a bit (for young horses)and saddle gear. She is very used to me sitting on her for short periods of time when she is eatting her food and tied in the barn or when she is laying down outdoors. (I am a 125 pound female.)When working with her in the round pen, she rarely objects to anything as is her nature. however, I have noticed that what you say is true about attention span. So far we have only had good experiences with her and I don’t want to push it. My husband wants me to try my first ride with her this summer. Thank you for your article as I can see that there is no reason to rush.

By: TS

TS — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:16:20 +0000

GREAT ADVICE!!! THe horse industry needs to make significant moves to discourage over working 2 year olds (racing included).