Horse Training Methods

Buying a first horse is a major decision and there are many factors to consider before taking on the responsibility of horse ownership. Owning a horse can fulfill a lifelong dream and be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It can also be one of the most expensive lessons one may learn if they go into it blindly. The following are the costs involved when buying a first horse that you should know in order to make an educated decision.

Initial Cost of the Horse: This all depends on what area you live in and what you are purchasing the horse for. The price could range anywhere from $500.00 on up into the thousands. For a trained horse that will be used for leisure trail riding you can expect to spend around $1,500-$3,000.

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Following these horse training tips will help teach your horse to neck rein. This is a useful skill to have which will make things like opening gates without dismounting, carrying something with your free hand or shooing those pesky flies away while trail riding. Some may think teaching a horse to neck rein is a difficult task but it’s very simple as long as you use repetition and consistency.

This exercise is best done with a snaffle bit, but any bit will work as long as you remember to have soft hands. Let’s start by understanding the term “direct” and “indirect” rein. The “direct” rein is the one you are directly pulling his mouth with. The “indirect” rein in the one you press on his neck.