Horse Training: A Simple Guide to Proper Horse Training

One of the things that is really worthy of notice when it comes to horse training is that it takes not just one but several different ways to approach the issue- some training may work better than the other training and some are considered as more humane and more applicable to the horse. In the topic of horse training, these are just some of the different ideas and concepts that we might encounter. Well, it is important that you think properly, be creative and to use your common sense. However, if you think that your abilities would not be enough, and if you feel like you’re not comfortable with it, then go and seek an advice from the experts preferably a professional horse trainer.  

You might wonder what horses usually do when they are in the herd. Try watching even just a single herd of horses either in a pasture or in the wild, and you’ll get the answer for all your questions; you’ll even get to learn from their usual behaviors. You may find out that horses eat almost every hour of the day. They also sleep on a little, groom each other, battle a bit to challenge each other for status and when they are satisfied with their food and water, which are their primary needs, horses tend to play.  

To have a deeper understanding about the dynamic activity of horses in a herd is very important because it enables us to relate these behaviors with the procedures that we will use in the training program. In contrast to what people commonly think about horses, the mare is usually the herd’s leader. The job of the stallion within the herd is to give warnings to the herd for some predators and to give protection to the mares against other stallions.  

The lead mare is also the one that decides where the herd eats, when they will eat, and even who shall eat. And to be able to control the entire herd, she makes use of body language-then she’ll make the other horses to yield at her, even if she’s far away from them. It is also the mare which takes the responsibility of disciplining any horses that go beyond the drawn lines for proper horse behaviors. Because of this, the entire herd even the stallions offer the lead mare with all their respect, and they also look at her to give their support.

Linking this towards training your horse, it is a good thing that you emulate the behavior of the lead mare. By following and stitching the common threads that lie between a good herd leader and you as the trainer can help you in instilling your horse with the right horsy manners.  Teaching him with proper techniques is very beneficial for the both of you.  

Patience and leadership are the aspects that you may develop while throughout training and to your horse, he may develop a sense of belonging and respect to his leader. Once you get the respect from your horse, you already have in your hands the necessary foundation for horse training. And from acquiring this groundwork, you are sure to achieve immediate success since you can now build the vital bonds of relationship - support, trust and love.