A riding arena is often considered to be essential for serious riders, riders training young horses, and for those preparing for horse show competitions- but not everyone has access to an arena. While training a horse without an arena can be a challenge, with a bit of creativity, you can successfully ride, train, and prepare …
Young horses
[Jump straight to questions, or keep reading] With so many different approaches to horse training, methods, and even riding disciplines, knowing how to choose the right horse trainer for you and your horse can be difficult. The process can be made a bit easier by considering what your goals are for training, the individual needs …
Teaching a horse to pull a cart can be tricky. Many trainers argue that breaking a horse to safely drive and pull a cart is more challenging than simple saddle training- and for good reason: many horses initially have a strong reaction to the sensation of the long shafts on the side of their body …
In this article, part of a series on things to do with young horses, you’ll learn 10 things to do with a foal. These activities can help you train, bond with your foal, and have fun together. Raising a horse from newborn foal to your next riding partner can be a rewarding experience. Many horse …