What equipment would I need for training a horse?
Hi,
I absolutely LOVE knabstruppers and it is my lifelong dream to breed top quality knabstruppers for dressage, show jumping, and eventing. I found one that is a beautiful few spot colt as a stallion and eventing prospect. He is a yearling. I am going to get help training him, but what equipment would I need for training him on the ground. I know what I would need for starting to ride him.
You will need the basic equipment. A halter, bridle, longe line, longe whip, a light saddle (and maybe a surcingle), and probably a lead rope. There is special equipment made for yearlings, that can prevent them from bucking and rearing, as young horses tend to do.
To break him, you’ll need a lot of patience and time. Start with a halter, then slowly move up to maybe a bridle. First let him get used to just the bridle, no bit. Then just take the bit and put it up to his mouth, and if he lets you, gently slide it in. This might take a couple of tries, but you’ll eventually get it. Don’t be rough and frustrated with him, that’ll just make him an unhappy stallion, which could turn out bad. I would consult with a professional trainer and have him/her give you some tips on how to train your yearling.
thank you!