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Different Techniques For Horse Training Kansas

By Matthew Mitchell


Different ages, breeds and size horses often react differently to learning styles. As such, techniques for horse training Kansas can often have many aspects. In some cases, it can be more difficult for a pony to learn and in others, more difficult for an older horse depending on breed and experience.

In all cases, the first lesson is often aimed at owners or riders and the horse. The lesson, to learn to work together peacefully and safely over time. Whether in a therapeutic environment, racing in the Kentucky Derby, or being housed at a stable, there are certain behaviors which are always inappropriate and should never be rewarded. These can included aggression, biting and raring up.

Horses have a multitude of purposes in life depending on breed. Horses have been taught to perform in rodeos and other events, or used as police mounts for years. Only recently, have extremely well behaved horses been trained to work with individuals going through different types of therapy.

In all cases, learning the commands is never as easy for a horse as a dog. For, most often the commands related to horseback riding are silent and lead based. For example, a rider must know different aspects of pulling the lead in order to control the horse. Whereas, the horse must be able to read these silent instructions as provided by the rider.

Many individuals who have been riding for years often find it fun to jump fences, stones and other objects. While this is fun, unless a rider has a great deal of experience and is in good health, doing so is not always a good idea. For, even the most advanced riders have been known to be thrown while doing so.

In this case, training refers to a number of different practices which result in improving overall performance. Although, while teaching dogs is often based on vocal commands, teaching horses is often based on action such as pulling on the lead, giving direction by pulling certain ways, and teaching how to back up to be saddled and bridled properly.

Whether planning a ride for a disabled individual or to be used in therapy, it is important that only horses which have shown no aggression be used for these purposes. Retired race horses and those which have been abused are often slated for these positions. As such, it is important to understand the history behind a specific horse before it can be known whether or not the animal may be a good fit for these purposes.

It is important before obtaining a horse as a pet that there is an appropriate space for the animal. In most cases, individuals owning a horse either have a private stable or rent one from a local outlet. While there are some rare cases, in which individuals living outside the city limits are allowed to keep a mule, Shetland pony or horse in a large back yard or other outdoor area.

Ultimately, when people and animals can communicate, it can be one of the best relationships in life. By always treating these animals with respect, owners and riders will have far more success when it comes to training, riding and ownership. Otherwise, owners will most likely continue to see a number of aggressive and inappropriate behaviors over time.




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