If he doesn’t whoa, then you’d better not go! Does your horse stop immediately? This is no doubt the most important basic command, as it means safety for both of you.
The Trail to Success: Tips for Happy Trails!
Our short training posts will help you and your horse become a better team! If you’re more of a “visual” learner, head on over to our video page for live action training tips!
Groundwork
Groundwork sounds like a lot of effort, but it promises countless rewards! If your horse respects you when you’re on the ground, then he’ll know to obey you when you’re mounted.
Safety
Safety is something a lot of people learn by accident. Most of these mishaps are because we took shortcuts or missed crucial steps in training.
Respect Your Capabilities
Let’s say you’ve schooled your horse only in an arena, and feel confident he will obey you in an intimidating situation. You’re ready to tackle the great outdoors! Here’s how to make it a positive experience.
Green Horse, Green Rider
Green on green makes black and blue! Translation: An untrained horse with an untrained rider is tempting fate. One of you needs to be smarter than the other!
Well Schooled
To efficiently handle obstacles, your horse must be well-schooled in fundamentals. Know your ABCs, and the rest of the alphabet as well!
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Schedule
Schedule a ride, a lesson, or a camp outing! Find out all the options we have available for you to experience the joy of Perrydale Trails!
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