4-H Guide to Training Horses

4-H Guide to Training Horses

<DIV><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "New York"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Training a horse is one of the biggest challenges a 4-H’r (or any animal lover, for that matter) can take on, and one of the most rewarding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This step-by-step illustrated guide offers the first-time horse trainer straightforward instructions for getting started with a foal, a yearling, or an older horse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With expert advice on safety and equine care, the guide covers the basics of establishing trust and authority, training with a bit, training to drive, training to allow riders, achieving different gaits, reaching definite goals, and breaking an old horse of bad habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Whether you’re a 4-H’r taking up the project of a lifetime, or someone simply interested in training a horse, this book provides all the information you need to get started--and to succeed.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p></DIV>