KBR Horse Training Information

Exercising Body AND Mind

Gentling Wild Horses;
"Horse-on-Horse"

Part Two

As the horse's skill and ability progress, it's time to move into some more confining situations and also ask the horse to stop in tight areas and cope with what's happening thoughtfully and quietly.

These "controlled stress applications" are designed to exercise the horse's natural coping mechanisms without pushing her beyond her emotional capability.

Keno on the "one lane" bridge
Stopping on the Stairs
Visiting on the Mound
Before starting into the pit
we make sure the horse is relaxed
and leading quietly.
Going into the pit is a scary proposition
Stopping in the confined space takes confidence
Stopping on exiting, not racing out
These horses have not only become desensitized to horses and riders, but they also have improved their maneuvering and handling skills.

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