How Do You Tips On Saddle Training A Horse?
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 train them to accept a saddle. This article touches only on a single method; there are likely at least a dozen other equally legitimate methods that may vary only in a few points or may be completely different. Still, the overlying concepts are mostly the same! Make sure your horse is ready to be trained to bear a saddle. Some things to keep in mind: > Physical maturity (can the horse bear the saddle easily?) > Emotional/Mental Maturity (is the horse old enough to understand?) > Level of groundwork training The exact age for the first two points will vary between breeds and individual horses. Make a judgment based on your knowledge of the individual animal and their genetics. The last point will vary greatly between schools of thought in regar
