Breaking a Young Horse.

[flaboy]

Time with them and hands on them are the two best training techniques IMHO.

[turn&burn92]

Here are some pictures of me working with her...















*They are in backwards order but you get the idea* Sorry about the first picure... I am not sure why it's so small.

Enjoy!

[flaboy]

I love her markings. How old did ya say she was? She looks likes with the proper training she would make a really good kids horse. From what ya wrote before it looks like she has already come a long ways. Nothing like hands on.

[skyline]

Yep, that's a good looking horse. Looks like you've done a good job of desensitizing her. Keep up the good work.

[turn&burn92]

Thanks. She is just about to turn three I am pretty sure. She's small, but good looking I agree. I am loving working with her. Yesterday I put weight in her saddle and made her walk with it. I hooked two haybags together and put 15 lbs in each one and she did great. There was also a low spot in the field that had about 4 good inches of water in it and I walked her across it no big deal. I also got her to take a bit and that was no biggie either! It amazed even me how well she took it all. She's never really acted bothered with anything I have done. She coming along well. Her owner has two kids and I think it's to the point that it would be okay to le him see her progress and the kids help me do some things I absolutely trust... like brushing her, leading her, and that stuff that I KNOW she doesnt mind a bit. I am so excited to see what her owner thinks when he sees her!

[WarriorPatriot]

Looks like she could care less what you're doing. Yes, still small, but she will be looking nice when she grows and gets muscle on her.



Keep up the good work!

[turn&burn92]

Well, I went to the next step with a bit and she took it easier than an old horse and didnt care about it... it went well!!!

[flaboy]

She sure looks pretty dang unconcerned about anything to me.

[turn&burn92]

Yesterday, I caught her and brushed her, picked her feet, etc. Saddled her wth about a 25lb saddle and put wieght in the saddle. I used two haybags and put 15lbs in each one and tied the over the saddle to the horn. She acted like there was nothing there at all, and I applied more pressure with my body weight into the saddle while standing on the steps and leaning over. She didn't care a bit. She's going to be a great horse when she's finished.

[flaboy]

So, not as bad a job as you thought it was going to be huh?

[turn&burn92]

I thought it was going to be horrible! She's a lot better a horse than I thought.... she was every bit as wild, but seemed to calm down really quickly. I have more pictures that I will put up this afternoon. I havent found one thing that is a challenge for her to accept or get used to. She's great!

[V_Key]

I imagine that joining up is what I did....in my own way...i sat with my back to her til she came to me...it was only her and I in the yard. I broke a standardbred filly similarily. She was so wild the owner couldn't clean her stall...I would open her door and turn my back to her and just stand there...she eventually came to me...she trusted me....got her to the races and the owner sold her and she promptly broke the new owners arm...I don't know where she ended up after that though.....the trick is they have to have no other horses around to 'join up' with......just you....

You were Lucky _ you get a horse that STRIKS and You'll Get Killed...

The Idea is Ok But:
I've been Taught
"Always Protect Your Self!"
Get in a Manger or Feeder - Someplace where the horse can't (get you) or (Hurt You)

Easy way _ Feed the Animal _ Cow, Horse, Lamb and get in the Feeder, Manger and go to sleep
Chances are when you wake-up the animal will be there eating...
Move real slow and pet the animal.
Most people tend to move to fast at this point.

[turn&burn92]

UPDATE:

Before it got bad winter weather I had her to where I could sit on her and be led... just to the point where I wanted her. Bad weather hit and I had to stop for about a month... came back to pick up where I left off (or so I thought) and I walked into the pen like normal and she acted hesitant... Got close enough to touch her and she completely lost it... kicking, bucking, running, etc. I ran her up into the corrals and let her calm down... then I poured some feed in her trough.. she came up to eat and the minute I reached for the halter, she snapped. Rearing up and coming back down a lil too close to me for comfort. I took her feed away and we went round and round in the pen till she came to me all was good until she got a second wind... I walked away with a bite mark, two kick bruises, a knot on my head and a nearly broken wrist... I decided that training this horse wasn't worth getting killed over... I told the man that she needed a professional trainer that had the facilities to work with her everyday... he said he completely understood and was glad I wasn't hurt too badly... lol...

[maesy]

I have a little horse, she is a about 2 1/2..her name is also Liberty! I found out just kind of hanging out with her has made a HUGE difference. and little games like the porcupine game so she learns to yield from pressure. it simple and silly...you just poke her til she moves away from the touch.

The only problem I came across was that she doesn't lead well, she'd rather just follow me. I actually have riddden her 3 times this summer, and my brother has also. nothing really intensive because she still is young. She never bucked, kicked, spooked, or took off runnning. I had a saddle and bit on her a year ago (never with a rider) just getting her get used to them. Giving her time with just the saddle on was something I made sure to do. I wanted her completely comfortable with it on and all the straps ropes that dangle and flap around. I've had Liberty since she was six months so I've been able to work with her since she was little bitty thing. first time i got on her she turned when I used reins and I got forward motion. i may've just lucked out with my berty

[hayray]

I would get some help from a good trainer in the area so you can learn how to do this correctly. Most of the big name clinicians that travel and present un-ordinary training methods do not give very good advice in this matter.