| Young horse training is a step-by-step process: first | | | | the rope with your right hand to move him forward. Do |
| they need to learn to be handled; they need to be | | | | not stand in front of the horse, because if he suddenly |
| trained to lead, lunged, and finally ridden. Here are a | | | | moves forward, you will be in the way. |
| few basic horse training tips for lead training: | | | | 5. When you stop, say “whoa” and gently tug |
| 1. Conduct your leading lessons in an open area, | | | | the rope backwards. You can also stand facing your |
| preferably with the dam tied somewhere nearby. | | | | foal when you stop. That way it will get the idea that |
| 2. Stand on the foals left side, holding the lead rope in | | | | when you are both facing the same direction, it’s |
| your right hand. Hold the rope about six inches away | | | | time to move forward. Then when you face him, |
| from the halter. | | | | it’s time to stop. Repeat this several times during |
| 3. Fold the rest of your rope and hold it in your left | | | | the lesson. Remember that it is best to keep the |
| hand. Don’t wrap or coil the rope around your left | | | | lessons short, maybe about fifteen minutes only. |
| hand, because if your horse spooks, you could get | | | | 6. To move left or right, place your right hand on the |
| pulled along. | | | | withers, and gently push toward the direction you want |
| 4. Stand at your foals left side, then gently tug on to | | | | to go. |