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How to Stop a Horse from Bucking

When a horse bucks, immediately disengage the horse's hindquarters., Do the "scrunch.", If your horse does buck, sit...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Desensitize a Horse

Put a long, comfortable lead on the horse, if possible., Choose a good location., Bring along a calm horse if...

13 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Calm Your Hot Horse

Expect your horse to be calm., Keep your horse before your leg., Be prepared to spend many hours training a hot horse...

4 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Calm Down a Spooked Horse

Keep yourself calm., Pet the horse's mane., Ride on a loose rein., Don't pull on the reins., Use indirect rein in cases...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Get a Shy Horse to Trust

Don't do anything violent towards the horse., Provide treats., Pique its curiosity., Speak quietly and rhythmically...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Befriend a Horse

Wait until the horse comes to you., Talk to the horse., Move slowly., Breathe in the horse's nostrils., Give a treat...

16 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Calm Your Horse Down Quickly

Maintain a relaxed state of mind and body., Pet the horse before and while riding., Use a tempo application., Do not...

14 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Become a "Horse Whisperer"

Respect that horses are powerful and complex animals., Learn how a horse works and thinks., Consider getting a...

18 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Understand Horse Communication

Look at your horse’s eyes., Observe how your horse’s ears are positioned., Watch your horse’s facial expressions.

3 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Ride a Sensitive Horse

Become an experienced rider., Get to know the horse from the ground., Fit the horse with mild tack., Warm up the...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Gain a Horse's Trust

Groom your horse often., Give treats., Spend lots of time just hanging out., Be gentle while putting on tack.,Stretch...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Spook Proof a Young Horse

Try to find what kind of spooker your horse is., Become comfortable with your horse in a safe environment., Start...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Spook Train a Horse

Get a halter and long lead on your horse., Stand in front of your horse wile doing this next step. , Gently rub the...

19 steps 3 min Advanced

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