Young Horse

Learn how to introduce a nervous horse to a tarp to help desensitize him for obstacles he'll come across on a trail.

Learn how to introduce a nervous horse to a tarp to help desensitize him for obstacles he'll come across on a trail.

Winston demonstrates how to use basic turns when working with a young horse.

It doesn’t matter if you compete or prefer spending time with your horse on a ranch or trail, you need to be able to steer him with your hands and feet. Being able to subtly guide your horse in the show pen will also help you mark higher scores, and it can help you stay safe when you’re doing a difficult manuever, like circling a cow, where you need to be able to quickly steer your horse.

Winston Hansma breaks down why constant contact with the reins when cuing will help to prepare a young horse.

Bud Lyon explains how to transition young horses from a side pull or hackamore to a smooth snaffle bit.

A regular riding routine can help your young horse stay consistent in his training.

Teaching your young horse to follow his nose will set him up for success as he continues his training.

Work with pressure and release again, this time under saddle.

Watch as Bud Lyon demonstrates the counter canter.

Learn your horse’s limits for when it’s time to stop working on something.

Before your horse can neck rein he needs to respond to direct rein commands.

Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates a few basic ground drills for you to work on with any horse.

Continue to learn how Bud Lyon warms up a young horse.

Use these daily warm-ups to get your young horse ready for training.

Teaching your horse to turn will allow you to have more steering ability and control anytime you’re in the saddle.

Are you an all-in risk-taker? Or a more conservative speculator? It matters when shopping for young horses.