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Anita Lamb - ArticlesLong Reining Your Horse Part 2Most problems in long reining occur because the horse isn't ready, the long reins have been introduced too fast, or the handler becomes too aggressive. If your horse is unhappy on the long reins, don't try to force it. Long Reining Your Horse Part 1There's no doubt long reining has an important role in training - it is after all, where the horse first really learns about communication with the rider through the reins. Because communication with your horse's head and mouth is going to be a fundamental part of its future as a riding horse, it's important to get this early stage right. So where do you start? Horse Breaking Part 2In part 1 I cover some horse breaking techniques that are used in natural horsemanship training when working in a round pen. Now it's time to ride. That's right - you ride before you fit the bridle. All you need is a halter and lead, or you can attach two leads to the halter if you prefer (like reins). This time, bring a mounting block into the round pen, and introduce your horse to it. Saddle up, lean over your horse's back, swing your leg over, and sit up. Horse Breaking Part 1Horse breaking with natural horsemanship starts in the round pen. Here you will establish your leadership, and begin to build a relationship of trust and respect. Your horse will come to recognize that you are a source of comfort, safety, and even fun. Training Thoroughbreds HorsesTraining thoroughbreds for the racetrack comes with very specific challenges - it's different from training regular riding horses, and to many people outside of the industry it appears to be an assembly line producing a lot of wild and uncontrollable animals. In reality, thoroughbreds are trained carefully - but quickly - to do a specific job, and most of them do that job pretty well, whether or not they are fast. Halter Train your Foal Part 2In part one we covered some bonding techniques to proper your foal for halter training, fit the halter gently, rubbing your foal as usual all the time. Chances are, it won't even notice. Give your foal a day or two to get used to the halter before you move on to the lead, but keep up the playtime's. Halter Train your Foal Part 1Owning a new foal is exciting, but it's a big responsibility right from day one. You can rely on your mare to teach some of the basics, but these impressionable first days are critical for teaching your foal the basics of good manners and safe handling.
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