Horse Training - A Little Secret on How to Get Your Horse Doing Something You Want

If you have ever wondered why your horse doesn'tSo here's something you can do. Get a short whip or
do what you'd like yet you see other horses do thingslunge whip and hold it with the whip's tail in your hand.
you wish horse did, then there's something you need toTake your horse by a rail or fence. Stand beside your
know.horse's throat latch. Start by stepping forward with
Horses have a certain behavior that might needyour foot closest to your horse so he can see when
changed. To the uninitiated, it may seem puzzling youyou first move. If he doesn't move, tap him on the
can actually change a horse's behavior from negativehindquarters with the whip. You'll likely see him be
to positive. Truth told, it's easy once you know thesurprised and dart forward. It may also scare him a
secrets.little. So be sure you don't get run over and talk to him
Here's something that may surprise you. If you have ain a conversational manner let him know everything is
horse that leads good, then you can likely do moreok.
with that horse. (generally speaking) Why is this?Talking to him gives him more confidence. The next
Because if your horse is leading good, then he isthing to do after leading him is asking him to whoa.
paying attention to what he's supposed to do. He'sWhen you stop, your horse should stop too. If he
being respectful of what you want and more willing todoesn't, make him learn when to stop.
do what you ask.Next, be sure to do this on both sides of your horse.
On a scale of 1-10, (1 being worst, 10 being best) howHe needs to learn this from his left and right side.
does your horse lead? If you score anything below aPractice these with your horse and you will be
10, you should work on your horse. The reason isamazed how much better a horse you have.
you're asking for trouble if you don't.