Comanche's training begins!
- Thread starter happyappygirl
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mygoldnhorse
Cowgirl Up
It looks like he is really doing good. He is a pretty big boy.
Winn Dixie
Song of the South
He is cute, but why do you want him to walk up stairs? Does that help with training for trail riding?
happyappygirl
Rocky Mountain High!!
Yup. I want him to trust me enough to go anywhere I ask him.
If you notice, the stairs have side walls, and a bush and pole on either side. It's hard for a horse to go through narrow places, doing that is called "squeeze play". Navigating the actual steps makes them pay special attention to where they place their feet. When a horse gets distracted they stop watching where they put their feet and often stumble. He has to pay attention. My steps are concrete and rough so they're sturdy and not at all slick, so they provide great footing.
My time is limited with my work schedule, so I try to put lots of things together when I'm training, and do it all from the ground first. The foundation, once set, never leaves them. I know...TMI,
But thanks for allowing me to share it. 
If you notice, the stairs have side walls, and a bush and pole on either side. It's hard for a horse to go through narrow places, doing that is called "squeeze play". Navigating the actual steps makes them pay special attention to where they place their feet. When a horse gets distracted they stop watching where they put their feet and often stumble. He has to pay attention. My steps are concrete and rough so they're sturdy and not at all slick, so they provide great footing.
My time is limited with my work schedule, so I try to put lots of things together when I'm training, and do it all from the ground first. The foundation, once set, never leaves them. I know...TMI,
But thanks for allowing me to share it. 
SouthernMdRocks
R.I.P. Bobo, We miss you!
Yup. I want him to trust me enough to go anywhere I ask him.
If you notice, the stairs have side walls, and a bush and pole on either side. It's hard for a horse to go through narrow places, doing that is called "squeeze play". Navigating the actual steps makes them pay special attention to where they place their feet. When a horse gets distracted they stop watching where they put their feet and often stumble. He has to pay attention. My steps are concrete and rough so they're sturdy and not at all slick, so they provide great footing.
My time is limited with my work schedule, so I try to put lots of things together when I'm training, and do it all from the ground first. The foundation, once set, never leaves them. I know...TMI,
My mind just went into the gutter for a split second!!!!
flarenuphope
laura+flare= gone
thats awsome!!! Its nice to see people working with their youngsters, he looks like he dosnt really care either... he's a cutie!