| One of the most common problems novice horse | | | | during a training session. Trainers know how to use the |
| owners run into is to discover that the horse of their | | | | right mixture of firmness and coaxing to bring out the |
| dreams is unmanageable. It can be heartbreaking to | | | | best in a horse. A professional trainer will never feel |
| buy a seemingly well trained horse only to discover | | | | frustrated or stressed while working with a problem |
| you are unable to ride it and you're at a loss of what | | | | horse as they understand how counterproductive |
| to do. To attempt to resell the horse will only result in | | | | these feelings are when it comes to working with |
| further financial losses so it's a good idea to enlist the | | | | horses. |
| help of a professional. | | | | Badly trained horses require more work than untrained |
| The first step to treating a behavioural problem is to | | | | horses because a lot of work is needed to undo bad |
| understand its underlying cause. Professional horse | | | | habits or vices stemming from a traumatic experience. |
| trainers can easily identify and rectify a problem due to | | | | Untrained horses are actually easier to deal with |
| their extensive experience. A trainer can easily | | | | because you're essentially dealing with a clean slate, a |
| differentiate between physiological and psychological | | | | horse's initial training determines how he'll mature as a |
| problems and deal with them appropriately. | | | | reliable equine citizen. Solid foundational training can help |
| A professional trainer will also be able to work with the | | | | you avoid potential problems from developing in the |
| horse according to the horse's abilities. Horses are | | | | future. |
| individuals and some are more trainable than others. | | | | Sadly many novice horse owners buy horses only to |
| Enlisting the help of a trainer will greatly enhance your | | | | find out that they are unmanageable. Some dishonest |
| horse's training as they will be able to gauge the | | | | horse traders are highly skilled in covering up issues |
| horse's potential and work with it to achieve desired | | | | and vices in a horse and you may discover your new |
| results. | | | | horse has a problem once it's too late. Selling your |
| It is important to remember that horses are very | | | | horse at this stage will only result in further financial |
| sensitive creatures and they can easily detect your | | | | losses. |
| state of mind so it is crucial to remain calm and gentle | | | | |