I have a 5yr old girl who loves horses. We just bought a thoroughbred barrel racing horse, but i still don't have a tralier nor a good saddle yet. What's the best thing i can do to get my girl some training.. I want to start her out young, and she really wants to get out there w/ her horse, but What can i do to get her started?
2007-12-03 02:43:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Horses
i'm sorry i stated my question wrong.. What i mean is whats the best training for a racing horse and a young child.. I know horses i've trained green horses myself, but i'm no rodeo trainer.. So no this isn't a joke just thought yall folks might have some ideas.. Thanks for the answers..
2007-12-03 05:57:34 · update #1
First of all, work with the horse to get it lounging nicely at all three gaits.
Second, get a child sized saddle and a helmet for her.
Third, when the horse lounges nicely, with no spooking or stupid stuff, lead your girl on the horse, with someone walking beside her in case she needs to be pulled off the horse quickly.
Fourth, if that goes well, try lounging her at the walk and trot. Get her to give the commands to walk, trot, stop and backup so the horse listens to her.
Fifth, if the horse has behaved well, try letting the girl ride on her own in a small, enclosed area.
2007-12-03 09:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why don't you try to find a trainer with a good reputation in your area who has nice mellow lesson horses, i don't know the mentality and the training of the horse you bought for the 5 year old kid, but a thoroughbred barrel racing horse might be a bit too much for the beginning, on your horse i would start the kid up on the lead line, pony ride, and the riding lessons will help her learn to manage a horse.
2007-12-03 03:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you knew horses, you could take her out there and put her on a leadline. Since you don't (this is my assumption based on "thoroughbred barrel racing horse"), your best bet is to take her for lessons on a safe school horse with an instructor who knows how to teach children. Ask around to find the best stable for her to learn at.
She can start getting on your horse (if he's safe!) when she knows how to ride a little and you have a safe saddle. She'll need to start on a leadline, then if you have a round pen she can be turned loose in there.
2007-12-03 03:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, first of all you shouldn't have bought a Thoroughbred for a first time horse unless you or your daughter can handle him. Thoroughbreds can be a handful. Try boarding him at a barn where there is a good trainer to help you and your daughter get used to him, so you don't have to do this all on your own.
2007-12-03 05:03:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put her on bareback and lead her around. Let her get the feel of the motion, sense of ballance. Good for you!
I'd forget barrel racing for a while, at least until your girl is 7 or 8 ;-}
2007-12-03 06:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 19:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by faella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe some work on the lunge to get her balance and seat "handy" do you have enough room to set up some barrels and bending poles and stuff to practice??? not really sure what facilities you have so dont know what to suggest
2007-12-03 09:30:56 · answer #7 · answered by Johnny's Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bought you 5 YR OLD a thoroughbred barrel horse!?!?!?!?!?!? Has she ever taken lessons?! How old is the horse?
2007-12-03 06:28:51 · answer #8 · answered by Cliffy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-12-04 09:20:24 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah<3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have the equipment needed to raise the horse, then you should invest in boarding him. You can then drive your daughter to her lessons that you've scheduled.
2007-12-03 02:53:03 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋