| The Arabian horse is one of the most popular breeds | | | | are quick learners and sadly that means that the |
| of horses throughout all of history. Some are even | | | | horses could learn bad things quickly as well as good |
| mentioned in old Jewish and Muslim texts as being | | | | things. That is why you should never beat or whip or |
| loyal companions and servants. Now it is your turn to | | | | shock the horse, as this can teach the horse not to |
| train one of these into a useful member of the animal | | | | trust humans. Also, make sure a trainer should be used |
| kingdom. The only problem is that hiring someone else | | | | on the horse that has experience, as the horses can |
| to train your horse can be costly and time consuming, | | | | grow impatient with a trainer who is unsure of training |
| so it is better if the rider does it themselves. Plus, you | | | | practices or who is abusive. |
| never want to lose that special bond that only a horse | | | | Many people like to bring their children around the |
| and rider can share from a few hard fought training | | | | horses they own to give the children a sense of |
| sessions. Bear in mind, all horses are different so some | | | | nature. As stated earlier, these horses can be |
| horses may take longer to train than others, but for the | | | | impatient with inept riders such as children. Bring the |
| most part Arabian horse training is quite simple. | | | | children along slowly around these horses. First have |
| Arabian horse training begins when you examine the | | | | the kids groom the horses a few times before they |
| history of the horse. This breed was originally used for | | | | ride them. In fact, if you can afford it and your child has |
| war horses and protection of tents in villages. This | | | | the time to do so, send your child to a riding camp so |
| practice goes deep into history when the humans only | | | | that they first can ride on experienced horses before |
| allowed the best horses to mate. Rest assured, the | | | | riding on one of your own. |
| horse you have today is a descendant of one of the | | | | As you can see, Arabian horse training can be a fun |
| best. | | | | and exciting thing to do with the whole family if the |
| Arabian horse training can be thought of as a very | | | | family is prepared. Remember to prepare yourself for |
| easy process. Arabian horses are very intelligent and | | | | a loving training session filled with compassion and not |
| can learn new things quite quickly especially if a salt lick | | | | anger and violence towards the animal. You must |
| or two are involved. They are also good at | | | | always remember that no matter what type of horse |
| communicating with a rider, especially if it's one that | | | | you have, you must treat them like a member of the |
| they know and trust. On the other hand, these horses | | | | family. Good luck and happy riding for years to come! |
| can also be a handful. As stated earlier, these horses | | | | |