Yes if done correctly it can be. Although I think riding her before she is 2 is a bit soon. My 3 1/2 yo filly was backed for the first time last week. Not a hump or buck. I have had her since birth and like you she has been handled consiste...
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Many many books have been written about this. Here is the summary version for you: You need a trainer. You can find one in your area that will work with both you and your horse so that you can be involved and learn in the process, but you...
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"Turn away" is a new term to me, but it seems to mean the same as when we in USA say "turn out". I don't think its necessary to turn a horse out after initial starting under saddle. I've heard of doing it as a way of tak...
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Horses sometimes break as they approach the starting gate. They may approach too quickly and roll into a break as they are restrained by the driver. They may also approach too slowly and may make a misstep in an effort to catch up to the ac...
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Never. An old horse may take longer to learn the basics, and you may have to spend more time "untraining" badly learned habits, but unlike the old dog, a horse can learn new tricks at any age. An old horse may be otherwise unsuita...
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There should be little difference in breaking an 11-year-old and a 3-year old. In fact, the older horse may be easier to train- simply because he's completely mature, both physically and psychologically. You won't have to deal with all the ...
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It depends on the nature of the fracture. If you are referring to Babaro, if you'd seen the damage done, I'm surprised they didn't put him down on the track. Some mild fractures ( cracks and chips) can with therapy heal and the horse put to...
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