Per Natural horse training today, carrying a rider in natural conditions actually strengthens joints, improves flexibilty & balance. Just don't do extended hard work like running in small circles. I trust Tom Curtin & my trainer who broke both our babies. This guy's older brother has suffered no ill effects from being started at 2 riding and driving.
Their mother, started at 3 by same trainer, is 21 now & has never been lame in 16 years. No demanding training exercises before 4 years old!
Isn't just 2 years a little young? There are a lot of bones, etc. that aren't fully grown yet at that age. (I know you are just walking, but I would personally give him two more years on the field. that way you can probably enjoy your horse for many more years up to an older age)
2 ius way to young to be riden u shoul have waited till 3
PeskyPonyLover 11 months ago
You were right to start at two. Being an Arab X you shouldn't have to wait the required three years as for pure Arabs.
FiveRFarm 4 years ago
Per Natural horse training today, carrying a rider in natural conditions actually strengthens joints, improves flexibilty & balance. Just don't do extended hard work like running in small circles. I trust Tom Curtin & my trainer who broke both our babies. This guy's older brother has suffered no ill effects from being started at 2 riding and driving.
Their mother, started at 3 by same trainer, is 21 now & has never been lame in 16 years. No demanding training exercises before 4 years old!
horsepaintings 4 years ago
Isn't just 2 years a little young? There are a lot of bones, etc. that aren't fully grown yet at that age. (I know you are just walking, but I would personally give him two more years on the field. that way you can probably enjoy your horse for many more years up to an older age)
punkyfox 4 years ago