How to Train a Horse to Recognize Commands
Gain the horses trust., Start with simple physical commands like body language and touching the horse., Gently correct any wrong action., Give lots of praise when the horse does the right thing., Repeat the exercise.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gain the horses trust.
The horse must be confident and happy to be with you. -
Step 2: Start with simple physical commands like body language and touching the horse.
By putting a light contact on the lead rope and saying with your body language ‘I’m going to walk this way’ the horse will guess what to do. , You should stop the horse and try again. , This is how the horse learns that the action was correct. , Just because the horse does an action once doesn’t mean he’s learnt it.
He guessed the correct action and then got praise, but doesn’t know if the praise was for walking forward or for looking at you. -
Step 3: Gently correct any wrong action.
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Step 4: Give lots of praise when the horse does the right thing.
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Step 5: Repeat the exercise.
Detailed Guide
The horse must be confident and happy to be with you.
By putting a light contact on the lead rope and saying with your body language ‘I’m going to walk this way’ the horse will guess what to do. , You should stop the horse and try again. , This is how the horse learns that the action was correct. , Just because the horse does an action once doesn’t mean he’s learnt it.
He guessed the correct action and then got praise, but doesn’t know if the praise was for walking forward or for looking at you.
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