One of the biggest mistakes in training young horses is allowing them to travel on their forehand from the very beginning. A horse that learns to carry too much weight on the front legs will often struggle later with balance, straightness, and collection.
My priority is never speed—my priority is balance and respond from the leg from the very first ride..
I spend a lot of time in walk and trot, allowing the horse to develop strength, coordination, and self-carriage before asking for more. I never push a young horse into canter until it is physically able to balance itself. Every horse develops at its own pace, and rushing this process only creates problems that will need to be corrected later.
Before I ever sit on a young horse, I always lunge it. In fact, I lunge every horse before riding. This allows the horse to loosen its muscles, relax its mind, and find its own rhythm without the weight of a rider. Personally, I do not like sitting straight on the back of a horse that has not had the chance to move first.
The goal is to create a horse that carries itself from behind, with confidence and relaxation—not one that relies on its front legs for balance. Taking the time to build this foundation results in a stronger, happier horse that can continue to develop correctly throughout its career.
Patience in the beginning creates success for the future
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