Are you having horse training problems?

Many horse training problems are caused by miscommunication - if communication between horse and owner has broken down it can lead to frustration and resentment on both sides

If you and your horse are frustrated, then any training or schooling sessions will end up stressful and non-productive, and can often reinforce the problem behaviour

Solving your horse training problems may require a complete change of behaviour on your part, as solving problems requires a flexible approach and the willingness to do things differently

Sometimes the thought of 'doing things differently' seems a bit daunting, but with the right advice and support you can break out of the cycle of bad behaviour for good

Does your 'problem horse' exhibit any of the following behaviour?

• Napping / Rearing / Bucking / Bolting
• Difficult to load
• Hard to catch or lead
• Resistance to schooling or competition
• Aggression to humans or other horses

The first steps we take in working with 'problem horses' is to establish if the horse training problems are caused by miscommunication between the horse and owner, or the problem has a physical root cause (physical causes could be dental problems, back pain, muscle damage or the results of ill-fitting tack)

If the problem appears to be physical, we may recommend a range of equine therapies or remedial treatments to ensure that the horse is fit and comfortable before reassessing the problem behaviour

If the problem appears to be a miscommunication between the horse and owner, we will work with the owner to agree a programme of horse training and personal coaching to establish how the situation developed, and plan a way forward

Tips for dealing with your problem horse

It's very easy when handling or schooling a horse that exhibits bad behaviour, to either...

• Ignore the problem

• Imagine that it is worse than it actually is

Assessing the cause of the problem

• Could it be physical discomfort (e.g. teeth, back or feet)?

• Is your training programme too demanding or not consistent?

Do you own a problem horse and are looking for / have found a solution?

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If you have horse training problems, or if you would like Equisecrets to help you with a 'problem horse' please complete our Contact Form so we can discuss your specific requirements