They came to us at one of the workshops and asked if we could help. We told them it's not obvious for a young rider to "break" a young horse. I hate the word "break" but there doesn't seem to be any other term for riding a horse for the first time. Please leave us a comment if you know a better word!
I dont like the word 'Break ' either ! I always use 'backed'. I think it comes down to ability, im 13 and have backed a 2 year old Fell pony ( Yes not a very fiery breed but u dont know him!! He was sent away when he was weaned and was their longer than expected &came back wild.)For the summer i had a 3 year old Trekehner x Connemara but i was able to cope because i have had a lot of experience and help along the way. Yes it isnt advised but i think it depends on the individual . x
Green rider and green horse are most of the time not a good combination. The rider has to know and have confidence in what they're doing, and they need to give the HORSE confidence. If I didn't have confidence while working and training my just-turned-two-year old, he would have been as helpless as a duck. To give a horse good training, they need an experienced rider. I'm not saying send your horse to some expensive trainer, I'm only 14 but I have confidence and knowledge, so I'm qualified.
I dont like the word 'Break ' either ! I always use 'backed'. I think it comes down to ability, im 13 and have backed a 2 year old Fell pony ( Yes not a very fiery breed but u dont know him!! He was sent away when he was weaned and was their longer than expected &came back wild.)For the summer i had a 3 year old Trekehner x Connemara but i was able to cope because i have had a lot of experience and help along the way. Yes it isnt advised but i think it depends on the individual . x
AJwatsonaim9917 1 month ago
I call it "starting" a horse
BoomerMyBaby 2 months ago
Another word for breaking a horse is "Gentling". Or you could call it taming.
TheDragonQueen18 4 months ago
Backing a horse is another term I have heard :)
Niggles54322 6 months ago
Start a young horse? Maybe that's better than break.
pinkcheezypoof 11 months ago
My first horse was 4 :) she was yonu g and greeen,,, very green.. but i rode her and now shes a jumper.. altough she was very very quiet
cassxnxmoni 1 year ago
train could be a better word
StormandLucy 1 year ago
Green rider and green horse are most of the time not a good combination. The rider has to know and have confidence in what they're doing, and they need to give the HORSE confidence. If I didn't have confidence while working and training my just-turned-two-year old, he would have been as helpless as a duck. To give a horse good training, they need an experienced rider. I'm not saying send your horse to some expensive trainer, I'm only 14 but I have confidence and knowledge, so I'm qualified.
Panasonic890 1 year ago
Start is a better word. To start a horse under saddle
happyhunter1 1 year ago