if you had a black wild horse that was not trained how would you do it?

Question

animals that had not been trained or broken in the past,

Answer 1

I have many years experience with horse training and breaking. First off, you should make sure you and the horse get properly aquainted. It will feel more comfortable learning with someone they know, rather than being trained by someone who they're unfamiliar with.

For starters, put a halter on him and attach two lead ropes to it. Tie one on his right side to a fence, and the other on his left side to a fence - So he can't move around. Make sure when you tie him that you do a knot that can break lose if he starts to rear and freak out.

Find some sort of plastic or paper bag, and start to rub it over his body - It will get him used to different sounds and touch. He might get antsy when you put it on his neck, so take your time. Don't force anything on him. If you have an understanding with him you'll know his limits for the day. Rub it around his legs and the back of his body - watch out when you walk behind him; he might kick, so if you're going to step behind him make sure you do pat his side and butt before you pass. You should do this for about five or ten minutes, or until he's used to it. Keep doing it on a regular basis so he doesn't jump when he hears weird sounds or feels something against his body.

When you want to start a saddle on him, don't put it on first - Put your hands over his back and apply pressure so he gets used to the weight. When you think he's ready for the saddle blanket, let him sniff it, and rub that around his body; let him get used to it, then gently place it on his back and rub his neck. Repeat the part where you place your arms on him and apply pressure - When you're comfortable with that, you can lift your legs off the ground and see how he deals with it.

The saddle should only have the front cinch on it - You don't want to put on a back cinch and a breast collar until you've got him fully comfortable with the saddle. Let him sniff out the saddle before you decide to put it on his back. When you go to put it on him (he should be tied up by both sides) do it gently, and make sure that the cinch isn't hanging around, place it on top of the saddle so you can put it on his back without it getting caught underneath. Once the saddle is on gently let the cinch hang down his other side, rub his neck and belly - make sure he's comfortable and slowly reach under his belly and grab the cinch. Pull it towards you and start to tighten it. When you tighten it make sure that it's tightened at a comfortable pull - You don't want to choke him down by making it so tight he can't breathe. (When your horse is comfortable with the bit and saddle, you can apply the back cinch and breast collar and tie down - But make sure your tie down doesn't make him bend his neck down, it should keep his head from going much higher than he'd normally hang it)

Once the saddle is in place, take him for a walk. Let him get a feel for the saddle. Don't get in the rider's seat just yet.

If you have a round pen - Let him walk/run around in it by itself with the saddle on - Make sure it's tight so it won't fall off. Leave him in there for a half hour or so, if he's not freaking out, and when he's calmed down or used to it, remove the saddle and brush him down. Reward him with some oats or grain.

Keep doing that for a few days until you think your horse is ready to move on to the next small step.

The bit comes next. (this is where the "paper/plastic" bag will help because it will help make your horse less head shy) You want to use a soft bit at first. Leave the halter on, and make sure the bit is warm in your hands before you try to get him to accept it. Start to put it on him and hold the bridle in position so it can "slip" on when he takes it into his mouth. Make sure the bit isn't too tight - You only want the sides of his mouth to be pulled back hardly any at all. A hard bit will make a hard headed horse (meaning he won't take direction from reins very well.) If he doesn't want to take it into his mouth, place some oats in your hand underneath the bit so you can "trick him" into opening his mouth. Not only will he get a reward, but you'll have the bit on in no time. Secure the chin strap so you're able to place your wrist through it and there you go. As far as the reins are concerned, I suggest using split reins.

Once you're able to get the bridle on him easily, you don't have to leave the halter on each time you put it on. You can take his halter off, and only use the "strap" on it to place around his neck so that when you've got the bridle on you can just unbuckle it and it will slip right off.

Get him used to the bit - Leave the bridle on for a bit and keep on applying the pressure to his back so he'll eventually let you up on him.

To get him used to giving you his head to turn take one side of the split rein and tie it to the saddle horn loosely so he'll start turning in circles. (All training should be done in a round pen or small "arena"). Step back and let him get used to that - Leave him in that position for about 15+ minutes, depending on how well he takes it. Don't baby him though - you don't want to spoil him. Once he's used to that switch sides and repeat. Don't mount him, but walk him around with the bridle on. When you want him to stop gently push back on the reins so he gets a feel that "back pull" means stop or slow down. You can try standing in front of him and pushing the reins back towards his neck so he starts to back up. The tone of your voice and the commands you use will help you a lot. When you want him to stop say "whoa" and when you want him to back up just say "back". When you pull back on his reins do it a little bit at a time. He might not get the hang of it right off the bat. So when you pull back and he starts to back up, loosen your hold on his reins and pat him down. Each time you pull back and he does what you want, loosen on the reins.

By this time he should be used to the pressure on his back. If you're going to attempt to mount him, make sure you have a friend there. Not too many people though, it might overwhelm him. Put your left foot in the stirrup and grab hold of the saddle horn with your right hand and hold onto his mane and firmly hold the reins with your left hand. Quickly lift yourself into the saddle and place your right foot into the other stirrup. He might get antsy or start to tremble, so hold on tight - But don't freak out. If you do that he'll know you're scared of him. If he starts to go into a buck pull on his left or right rein and make him turn in circles until he simmers down. Don't jerk the reins or hit him because that will only make it worse.

Don't do too much with that in one day - Like I said, get to know your horse, have an understanding and things will work out easier. You'll both know your limits.

Once he's used to having you in the saddle you can start to practice walking around. Make sure he knows what "whoa" means and what the soft nudge of your boots mean.

When you're both comfortable, try bringing him to a trot, and then a canter, and so on. Make sure you keep practicing the turns and stopping and backing up.

When he bucks or acts up, don't punish him by hitting him - that will break his trust that he's got for you, and trust goes a long way with horse and rider. If he acts up, leave the saddle and bridle on - tie his rein to the side of his saddle tight enough so that it will make him turn in circles. You can leave this on for 30 minutes or so and then switch to the next side.

Proper grooming and feeding are a part of training. Make sure he has no pebbles or anything in his hooves before AND after you ride him. Check to see that the cinch is fitting well (you should be able to slip your fingers between the cinch and his belly) The saddle blanket should be thick enough in comparison to the saddle weight and length.

Take your time - Don't overwhelm him or you'll both be frustrated. Take time to get to know your horse personally before you start to push him into training. Be careful that you don't get angry and harsh with him - You don't want to break his spirit. Love, compassion, understanding, and patience go hand in hand with horse training, trust, and respect. Respect is KEY.

Always praise him and pat him on the neck or show him some affection when he does a good job.

All of these things should NOT be done in a days work, obviously. So move at a pace you're both comfortable with. And don't skip to the next part until he's COMPLETELY trained to the specifics.

I've written a lot so if you'd like to know more information, feel free to e-mail me : [e-mail]

Good luck.

Answer 2

Since I already have previous training experience, I would do what I have done in the past. Altering and finding info on new techniques to where that horse would differ from the other methods.

I would also hire a trainer to work with me.

I would discuss the training/riding style I was looking to train in and if the horse's body/personality fits that.

I would look at the horse's health and the location I have that horse to see if the location/enviroment suits the horse's growth and development.

Answer 3

I would take it slowly first i would leave it in the field and go to it everyday but just sit or walk around the feild to show i am no threat once the horse has started coming up to me and sniffing me without any fear i would start stroking it using massaging techniques. Then i would bring a leadrope and head collar in and introduce it gradully by letting it see what it is make sure the horse is not scared of it then try putting it on once i had masterd that try leading it and becaome friends then there is something called parelli which is about learning the horses language and not them learning our language it a very good course This would show the horse that i am going to be the boss like a mother and foal this will tell the horse to trust you and anything you do the horse will do. After this i would start to brake it in but that is a whole different story.

Answer 4

Unless you are good with horses and don't mind getting a few broken bones and bruises, I'd hire a horse trainer to work with it. You could watch what the horse trainer does and work with the horse when the trainer isn't there to reinforce behaviors, but definitely hire someone who knows what they are doing.

Answer 5

Unless you have an experienced person to hands-on help with this it will be hard, frustrating and slow going.
Be patient, go slow, be firm, do NOT let the horse push you around, reward small achievments, understand that you might never have a gentle animal
Check out the "Ray Hunt Method"

Answer 6

Get a professional who knows what their doing. Horses who are untrained and wild can be dangerous, but once they have been broken you have one magnificent animal.

Answer 7

I did it in a year.The horse is now 20 yrs and a lovely animal.Love is the answer for me but i truly think you should hire a horse whisper. He or she will teach you the horse!good luck

Answer 8

in the horse world, take it to someone who actually knows how to break a horse and get them to do it, dont try yourself, it will end badly.

Answer 9

Find a trainer because you will get hurt. Seriously.

Answer 10

Make a tasty snack

Answer 11

give it chocolate covered carrots