Young Horse Training

Tik Maynard touching horse

Eventer and natural horsemanship advocate Tik Maynard studies the horse and human nature and how the two can find balance.

By Tik Maynard
May 14, 2019

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Grand prix dressage rider David Marcus shares how your weight aids can improve your horse’s training at every level.

By David Marcus
Apr 19, 2018

When you begin jumping your young horse, use inviting fences like cavalletti and crossrails and keep the height age-appropriate. © Amy K. Dragoo

Grand-prix rider Wilhelm Genn explains how to give a young horse a positive start over fences.

By Wilhelm Genn
Jul 2, 2020

When it comes to starting young horses, there are countless methods, but the best of them always gain the horse’s trust from the beginning, says Debbie McDonald, here with Adrienne Lyle and Harmony’s Duvall. © Mary Cornelius

Olympian Debbie McDonald explains how to build trust for the horse’s mind and balance for his body.

By Beth Baumert
Oct 16, 2019

Early training, beginning at age 2-1?2, entails teaching the horse to work with people, accepting the weight of the rider and hacking in the open and on trails?all without pushing too much. | ? Tass Jones

Common Problems

Grand Prix dressage competitor and trainer Alyssa Pitts answers a reader's question about longeing.

By Alyssa Pitts
Jul 2, 2020