The time has come to saddle your young horse for the first time. Through all the preparation you have been doing this lesson should go smoothly. Continue reading First Saddling
First Saddling
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Desensitizing While Lunging
This lesson is extremely important as it prepares your horse for the movement and noise of the saddle when he is in motion. Lots of horses are fine with desensitizing when they are standing still, but get worried when you start to desensitize them while they are moving. In this lesson you will teach the horse to accept stimulus while in motion, which will prepare him for your movement in the saddle when being ridden. Continue reading Desensitizing While Lunging