How Do You Train An Unruly Horse To A Hitching Rail?
At some point your high strung horse will have to learn to stand quietly while tied to a hitching post. As a horse owner it is important that you take the time to properly train your horse to be tied so that it doesn’t hurt itself or anyone else. The first step in training your unruly horse to a hitching rail, is first teaching them how to be lead. When you are training your horse how to lead you need to establish that you are in charge. You need to be gentle but firm. When your horse is being led they should walk quietly, no bucking, rearing or striking. Your horse should respond immediately when you tug on the halter. When leading your unruly horse, make sure that you insist that they walk in their own space. Once you are able to lead your horse from point A to point B, without any bad behavior, you are ready to start teaching it how to stand quietly when tied. The last thing you should do is use a hitching rail or the side of a trailer to teach your horse how to tie. The best place
