Thursday, September 19, 2013

There Are Special Colt Starting Techniques For The Task

By Dale Peck


When it comes to horses, one would have to look far and wide to find a more fantastic animal. They are the most awesome species and many folk all over the world admire them for their majestic natures. These animals are simply awesome and when it comes to breeding them one is in awe of them as they grow up. Colt starting is one of the most challenging things that you can take on.

The day you find out your mare is pregnant is one of the most exciting things you can hear. The fact that you will be having a new baby in the stable is thrilling and most equine fanatics will be thrilled right from the day they discover the baby is on the way. As soon as you know she is expecting you should put her on to the required supplements she will need to carry her foal full term without any complications.

The day he is born will be one of lots of anxiety as it is important that he is healthy and strong. When he finally arrives he will be a little shaky but soon find his legs and begin to suckle. The important thing is to keep both mom and baby strong and healthy. One should begin with supplementation as soon as possible, even while the mare is in foal. This is important so that both of them stay strong.

After a few years he will be ready for more training. The early years will be spent finding himself and also becoming accustomed to the humans in his life. The more human contact he has in his early years the better as this will help when it comes to his early training stages.

It is very easy to destroy a horse if you do not train him properly right from the beginning. The idea is to do this gradually and in his own time. It is not advisable to rush a pony into training as this may sour him and he will be difficult to coach. No one wants a difficult horse and you should do your best to be as kind when it comes to teaching him.

Seeing you working with his mother, the foal may learn to trust you a little earlier than later a she will see that you do not wish to harm her or him. This is one way you will gain his trust and he will most likely come to you for loving and attention once he realizes that you are going to offer him treats every time he does something smart.

When training does officially get started, one does not want to approach him with all sorts of gadgets and training equipment. The aim should be as few of these as possible. A simply lead rein is enough for the early stages and even as he gets older one should try to avoid the more drastic equipment such as bits.

These days many folk are opting to start training without any bit whatsoever. This is the latest trend and many equine federations are encouraging riders to go bitless, even in competitions. Training your horse in this manner may take a little bit longer, but it is a far more humane way of riding him. Colt starting should be done gradually and no harmful gadgets should be used whatsoever.




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