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There has always been a plethora of information on training young horses in magazines, books, online and from every horse owner you have ever met. However, like most anecdotal training advice that you get, it can be very hard to prove or disprove the validity of the training tips. For most horse owners though, these tips can be invaluable when it comes time to actually work with your horse. Compiling a list of all the tips for training horses would take several gigabytes of storage space and trying to remember them all could actually drive a new horse owner absolutely mad. Regardless of the information overload that may come from reading, studying and learning how to train your young horse, it is important to remember that each horse is an individual and that all of these various tips relate to a particular horse experience. The best thing that you can do when training young horses is to keep an open mind, be flexible and to try new things in an effort to keep your training fresh and your horse engaged. Finding the Right Age to Start Training your horse depends a lot on what your horse actually will be doing. The average age for intensive training of a horse is approximately 5 years old but again this depends on the horse and the trainer. Your horse should still be considered a youngster at age 5 and should not be treated in a hardened manner. This can cause damage to their mental and physical development. Preparing a horse for carrying a saddle is the main focus of early training. Different horse breeds mature at different ages based on their own hereditary guidelines. Some horses can be started on slight training programs while still yearlings while others it is best to wait until they mature out of the colt or filly stage which usually occurs around 4 years of age. Even horses of the same breed will mature at different times so it is best to continue to monitor your horse for signs that he is ready to accept additional responsibilities. The Regimen for Young Horses While you can begin training young horses between the ages of 2 and 5 without any problems, rigorous training should be withheld until your horse has fully matured. Training sessions should be kept short and only positive training methods should be employed to keep your horse interested in seeing you and in completing tasks that you set forth. Providing the Right Training Environment It is very important that you provide the proper training environment for training young horses. Stable ground without a lot of soft sand allows them to have freedom of movement and reduces
straining injuries. Ensuring that you have a level training area can also reduce stress injuries. Training young horses requires time, patience and a flexible plan and by designing a strong, wellthought out program your horse will respond to and grow to be a valuable asset and friend.
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