Articles on Training Horses

How to Catch a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Catching a horse is as easy as your horse is willing. Try these steps to entice your horse to come to you... more »

How to get your horse in show shape

By ellenmwoods

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Are you going to be hitting the local show circut? Maybe you are just going to a schooling show at your barn. Here are some tips to get your horse in "show shape"... more »

How to Improve Your Clicker Training Skills - Timing

By fuzzpaws

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Clicker training is becoming more and more popular among all types of animal trainers. Although there is a lot of science behind clicker training, there is still some skill that needs to be developed. One way to make your training more effective ... more »

How to Make a Pet Door for Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her business, she can let herself back in... more »

How to Ride Bareback

By eHow Pets Editor

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Warning! Riding bareback can be extremely dangerous. But it can also be a great way to create excellent balance while riding a horse... more »

How to Saddle a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Saddling your horse takes just a few minutes but is a very important part of the pre-ride preparation... more »

How to Strengthen Trust with your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Creating a bond with your horse may be the most important part of training and showmanship. Without trust, you may spend years and thousands of dollars trying to calm the animal... more »

How to Tack Up a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Tacking up a horse is the last step before riding... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Drive

By eHow Pets Editor

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While not every horse that pulls a buggy wins multiple championships, races around a speedway or marches in a parade, any horse regardless of breed, size, age, or sex can be taught to drive. Teaching a horse the basics of driving is a relatively ... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Pull

By eHow Pets Editor

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Teaching your horse to pull can be useful in many ways. You can drag and move heavy objects safely and pull a buggy or wagon. Teach a horse to pull by following these steps... more »

How to Teach Your Horse to Pick Up a Hoof

By eHow Pets Editor

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Since most horses weigh at least 1,000 pounds, picking up a horse's hoof to clean or inspect it is difficult if not impossible without their consent... more »

How to Tips on Saddle Training a Horse

By windryder

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There are a thousand ways to ride a horse, but one thing most of the styles of riding have in common is some form of saddle. Horses are not born with the knowledge of carrying a saddle, and so, like most activities associated with riding, we must ... more »

How to Train a Horse to Lead

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you have ever tried to lead a horse that is not properly trained you know the importance of good training. Horses that are not trained to lead properly can be hard to handle, pushy and even dangerous. If you do not know how to train a horse to ... more »

How to Train a Horse to Load on a Trailer

By eHow Pets Editor

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Training a horse to do anything takes time and patience. Although this may seem like a small feat properly training a horse to load into a trailer with ease, and without panicking or jumping, will ensure that the horse and the handler doesn't get ... more »

How to Train a Horse to Neck Rein

By eHow Pets Editor

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Neck reining is steering your horse by applying pressure to his neck with your reins. Most people associate neck reining with Western horses, but any horse can learn to neck rein. After all, even English riders need to open gates, carry water ... more »

How to Walk a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Going for a walk on horseback is easy - as long as you take it easy... more »

How to Win a Horse Show Event

By John Gossett

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If you’re going to ride seriously, then you will end up eventually showing your horse in a horse show. If you’re going to enter a horse show, you will end up trying to win the classes you enter. The big shows require qualification and the way you ... more »

How to Attend to a Fallen Rider

By LaurieBee81

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No matter what the exercise, riders need to be aware that each time they mount up, they are taking a risk. Horseback riding is a practice in versatility and concentration from one moment to the next. There is always the possibility that an ... more »

How to Barrel Race

By eHow Pets Editor

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Riding a horse is an exciting and rewarding hobby, even if you just ride the trails on weekends. If you are competitive and would like to add more excitement to your riding, compete in local barrel racing shows, or go on the road to professional ... more »

How to Be Patient With a Young Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Young horses are a challenge to gentle and train. Because their major defense mechanism is flight, they must be handled with great patience in order to gain their trust and help them overcome their fright. By following just a few tips, you can ... more »

How to Gallop on a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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The gallop on horseback is a more advanced gait that you can practice after mastering the walk, trot and slow canter. Despite its speed, the gallop is a rocking gait and is not generally too rough. The following steps explain how to gallop on ... more »

How to Give Your Horse a light massage

By EquineMassage

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Do you want to make your horse feel good? Want to help him/her bond with you? Then try massaging your horse. You can stimulate your horse's digestive system, immune system, and greatly benefit his recovery from injury... more »

How to Halt a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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"Whoa" just doesn't work like it did for the cowboys in all those Westerns. The correct technique involves proper use of the reins and some body language... more »

How to House-Train Your Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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Farfetched though it seems, it's possible to keep a horse indoors - of course, the idea is not for every horse or horse owner. The author of this eHow speaks from personal experience of the special effort and accommodations necessary and the ... more »

How to Improve Your Horse's Form Over Fences

By thehorsecoach

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If your horse is jumping flat over fences or hunching his back, this article can help you improve his form over fences... more »

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