How to train a horse

Are you secretly nervous to ride your horse because of how forwards they are? It can be hard knowing how to slow a naturally hot horse down without pulling on the reins all the time. In this post, you'll learn my simple trick to getting fast horses to slow down and regain balance.

It takes on average 4-6 weeks to break in a horse in but that time span is based on several assumptions. If all the handling and preparatory work has been done properly then it should be plain sailing. The horse’s temperament and character can also dictate how smoothly the process ... Read More

Teaching a horse to lay down is an extremely difficult trick that will require patience, practice, and a horse with the right temperament.

Learn how to apply basic training methods to teach your horse to respond to a cue from reins placed on their neck rather than direct rein contact with the bit

In general, a horse's loyalty greatly depends on the type of training or breaking that it receives. Horses that are broken to follow their leader out of respect are much more enjoyable than those that follow out of fear. Follow these tips...

As a beginner, there are few basic groundwork exercises that you should consistently work on until you have mastered them with your horse. I've also made a FREE printable .PDF Training Log!

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