Just because your horse is not old enough to start under saddle yet, doesn't mean that he wouldn't benefit from some professional training. The more work that is done with a youngster before ever putting a saddle on their back, the easier it is to make that transition. The horse is desensitized, respectful and trusts their handler and when it comes time to throw a leg over, they aren't worried about what might happen to them.

There are many things to teach foals and youngsters including -

• Halter training
• Leading
• Standing tied
• Grooming
• Yielding hind- and forequarters
• Backing
• Being ponied off another horse
• Desensitizing to spooky objects and noises
• Wearing tack (when the horse is of the appropriate age)
• Ground driving
• Maneuvering over and around obstacles

When a young horse has the confidence to accept all these things quietly, having a rider on his back becomes almost a non-issue. This means a quieter, safer, calmer experience for both horse and handler.

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