Saturday, September 21, 2013

Why Horse Training Is Important

By Anne Hill


The reasons for horse training are many. Of course, all riders want their steed to listen to them and follow their directions. However, there are more, much deeper reasons to train your steed.

The main reason it's important to train your steed is as a safety measure. Steeds are large, full of power and strength. If out of control, steeds can cause a lot of damage to the rider. Yearly, tons of people are killed or hurt by horses. Your life could be saved with a bit of horse training.

Creating a lasting bond with your steed is vital for a good relationship. Training can provide that. Through teaching and praising your steed, he will learn to trust and respect you. A Steed with cheap saddles for sale that follows your direction out of love and respect is a lot better than a steed following direction because he is afraid of you.

With proper practice you will learn what makes your steed tick. You'll be able to tell what he's thinking or feeling before he demonstrates any undesirable behavior. This is important, not only for your safety, but for the well being of your steed. A steed isn't able to speak to tell you what he wants or is feeling. Having a relationship with your steed where you are in tune with his feelings will make him much happier. A happy steed makes a happy rider.

The value of a well trained steed is much higher than an untrained steed. Should you ever sell your steed, the new owner will pay a higher price for the ease of not having to go through the hard work of teaching the steed. Should you never sell your steed, you will be paid a million fold through the relationship and bond you will both share.

Schooling your steed creates a basic foundation for more advanced teaching. An athlete doesn't start of by going straight to the Olympics. It is similar with a horse, baby steps must be taken. In order to get your steed to an advanced level you have to be sure he starting off right. He has to know what you want and you have to be in control before you can expect to train him in more advanced levels.

Spending some time schooling your steed will make riding much more enjoyable for you. Fighting with your steed for control throughout the entire ride is dangerous, as well as mentally and physically exhausting. Horse training will make you both much happier.




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