Training Your Foal

The way a horse is trained and treated in its first two years--along with its inborn traits--determines how it will behave for the rest of its life. This book is full of useful information about the physical, behavioral, and mental development of the young horse and sets out the correct way of training a horse to be responsive, safe, and enjoyable to ride. Training Your Foal contains all the essential knowledge, tips, and suggestions to ensure the successful training of your foal, including:Imprint training First learning stepsLearning with motherWeanlings and yearlingsFirst public appearancesSexual maturityWeaning the foalProblems of adolescenceObedience and disciplineFirst gymnastic exercisesFirst mounting the young horseAnd moreThis is truly an invaluable reference book for all horse owners, horse breeders, and anyone rearing a foal.