Training Horses

Most people who have shown horses have run across the horse who performed perfectly at home only to explode in the show ring. This can be a frustrating experience for horse owners and horse...

Riding bareback gives horse owners a real sense of freedom, and there is nothing like the feeling of galloping through the field without a saddle. It is important, however, to prepare your horse...

"Over the river and through the woods...the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh" except in this case, we'll be asking our horse to pull a simple sled. Once your horse gets...

Saddle breaking a pony is much like saddle breaking a horse, but there are some important differences to be aware of and some unique challenges to overcome. It is important for trainers to be...

If it has been some time since your horse was ridden on a regular basis you may face some training challenges as you get back into the swing of things. Horses are creatures of habit, and they get...

All effective horse training starts with a solid foundation, and it is very important to lay that foundation when working with a beginner horse. Ideally, your training should begin right after the...

Whether you are starting a horse under saddle or teaching a younger colt or filly to accept a bit, a quality snaffle is the best bit to work with. A snaffle is a gentle way to introduce your horse...

Horses that are wild can be trained to do just about anything other horses can do, though it may take a longer amount of time. While wild horses can't run in races at official racetracks since...

Breaking and training your own horse can give you a real sense of accomplishment and help your equine companion get off to a great start. The right early training can create a safe mount who will...

Training a horse using traditional methods can take several months or more. That is just too much time for some situations. It is possible to train a horse in two weeks or less using a combination...

Before the invention of the automobile, driving meant steering a horse-drawn wagon or buggy. Today, horse driving is a sport for both miniature and draft horses. If you are interested in...

Using a horse to drive a carriage is a popular and varied sport that is performed by horses from miniature size all the way up to draft horses. While some carriage driving is undertaken for...

Please verify that your young horse is ready to ride before you begin any training or your horse may get what is called a "sway back". Only follow these steps if you have spent many,...

The old adage "You cannot teach an old dog new tricks" is very pertinent when it comes to breaking horses. This process should begin at a very young age and be done delicately. There must be a...

Horse training is a process that has been refined and examined numerous times. Some processes might decrease your training time, but applied to the wrong horse, others could easily extend your...

A major part of training a horse is to get him desensitized to many objects that seem scary. Every horse should be desensitized to ropes at the beginning of his training. This teaches him not to...

Fit an English saddle on your horse by placing saddle pads on whithers, moving the saddle onto the spine and attaching the girth. Learn to fit an English saddle on a horse with tips from an...

When saddling a horse, use three or four fingers to measure the saddle's gullet in order to prevent back soreness. Find out how to saddle a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this...

In order to compete in hunter under saddle, make sure the horse is groomed and clean and that everything is being done to get the horse seen. Keep the bit simple when preparing to compete in...

Riding bareback on a horse requires that the equestrian wear their protective riding clothes. Ride a horse bareback, or without a saddle, with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

Mounting a horse can be difficult for some. Some aren't able to mount gracefully, but this will teach you how to mount without pulling your saddle to the side and looking like a monkey on your...

This will teach people how to stop their horse from jumping from certain areas. In the end of this training your horse will know who is boss and will respect you.

Learning how to hook up a horse harness takes time and practice, but once accomplished, the techniques can be used for any type of harness, from a simple single pony cart to a large and elaborate...

This will be about things you need to take and things you need to do before the big ride.

Hi, I have been riding horses all of my life. My father taught me this trick. How to make a horse stand still while you are mounting.

From my eHow article on how to start a horse under saddle you will learn each step involved in the training process. Enjoy!

Horseback riding has been a part of history for as long as man and horses have existed. One can ride a horse for the purpose of relaxation and pleasure, or they can compete in various sports like...

Showing horses is exciting, difficult and expensive. Years are spent perfecting the skills shown under saddle. Here we will give you some tips on how to show an Arabian in English Pleasure.

Horses have been used by humans for hundreds of years for riding, pulling wagons and plowing fields. They are often ridden under saddle over obstacles, but getting a horse to perform under saddle...

Horses are naturally cautious. Their instincts guide them to fight or flee. Teaching them to approach and then walk over obstacles can be one of the most challenging things you will do with a...

Riding horses can be fun and great exercise. There are many ways to ride, but the most challenging, as well as arguably the most fun, is bareback riding. When you take all the saddles off, and...

Side reins are training tools used most often in English equestrian disciplines, such as dressage, and are intended to be used while working a horse on the lunge line. Side reins connect from the...

Some horses are naturally headshy, while others have become that way due to environment. For example, horses will become headshy if they have been abused, particularly if an owner or handler has...

The extended trot is often one of the most difficult and most uncomfortable gaits on horseback, but you can still master it. With a little practice and concentration, you can make a horse's...

In riding, balance means everything. Having the wrong stirrup length calls for an uncomfortable and unbalanced ride. It's incredibly distracting! If you are like me, you have one leg that's...

Horse training has come a long way from the days where "breaking" horses was the norm. Gentle, effective methods leave the horse emotionally intact and the rider physically intact. If...

In this article, you will learn how to safely train your horse to accept a saddle for the first time.

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,...

If you want to ride your horse then you will need to saddle train it. Ideally you would begin training your horse as a foal by imprinting. However, people do not always train or imprint young...

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.

Learn how to put a western saddle on a horse in this free video clip. Get riding and horse care and maintenance tips.