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In horse training, sacking out refers to the process of desensitizing a horse, or removing the...

A mustang horse is a horse that was bred in the wild through a process of natural selection...

One rein riding using a halter and lead rope is a great way to break in green horses or to...

A stallion's sheath should be washed twice a year using water and mild soap to remove...

Training a horse not to kick is done by spending time near the horse, grooming the horse, handling..

To teach a horse to back up under a saddle, first teach the horse the term "back" while on...

A young horse can be trained to accept a rider through a process of leaning on the horse...

Cinching a saddle properly takes practice, as it should be tight enough to keep the saddle...

Mounting a western saddle on a horse requires first brushing down the horse's back, laying down...

How to Break a Horse
Posted Apr 02, 2009
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Breaking a horse, also known as starting the horse, involves plenty of handling...

A horse going bare foot is healthier for the animal and for the environment, as the horse's...

Training a horse on various terrain difficulty levels is important so the horse is not spooked...

Neck reining is a method of indirect reining that trains the horse to respond to very...

Training a horse to jog or lope begins with good groundwork where the horse learns both verbal...

How to Lead a Horse
Posted Apr 02, 2009
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Leading a horse is done through positive reinforcement, gentle pressure and vocal cues. Train...

Walking under and behind a horse is a great way to get the horse comfortable with human contact...

To teach a horse to open his mouth, give the animal a piece of carrot, let the horse lick...

Horses might walk off while being mounted to regain their balance, so training them from an...

Teaching a horse to mount from both sides is important for a variety of situations, and it can...

Hobble training requires slowly getting the horse used to new things it might be afraid of, such...