The horse has always been considered a noble animal, which man could tame. It is beautiful and amenable to training. But, it is worth noting that each individual horse needs to be tamed from the very beginning. It will take time to make friends with the animal. You need to understand his temper and habits, and only after that proceed with training.
Features of taming horses
Visually, horses of different breeds differ in color, height, total weight, proportionality of the body and other physiological characteristics. Do not forget about such an important criterion as the temperament of the animal. The totality of all these signs gives a definition of suitability or, conversely, unsuitability for a particular type of activity.
Most breeds are soft and obedient. As a rule, these are factory riding horses and light-drawn artiodactyls. In other words, born through the metization of different breeds. According to breeders, phlegmatic among horses are heavy breed. They were originally bred to help people, so they are easiest to be tamed.
How to make contact with the animal?
The line between loyalty and fear of a person in a horse is almost blurred at first. Despite the fact that the artiodactyl possesses incredible physical data, they are characterized by a fine mental organization. Therefore, a person must show all his understanding of the situation and sensitivity. It is required to be as friendly as possible, especially in the early days of getting to know the animal. Aggression and the whip method are completely excluded in this case.
Here are some suggestions for getting in touch with your horse:
- It is proved that the horse perfectly recognizes human emotions. Therefore, avoid the manifestation of fear, irritability, and indecision.
- If possible, spend most of your time with the animal. Feeding and combing contribute to a trusting relationship with the animal.
- Show your leadership skills right away. But the suppression of the manifestation of will in a horse must be extremely delicate.
- Stroking in the area of the mane and muzzle can also cause positive emotions in the horse. Show that you love and care for her.
- Foreign odors in the form of alcohol and cigarettes scare away the animal and can even cause irritation and alertness.
How to tame a horse for ammunition?
Taming a cloven-hoofed animal to ammunition requires patience not only from the animal, but also from the person. At first, the horse may feel uncomfortable, so understanding and sensitivity are simply necessary. There is a methodology according to which the animal is gradually tamed for ammunition. The following are a few key points:
- Equip ammunition while still in the stable. Make sure the fastened elements are secure. Leave the animal for 5-15 minutes, no more. Then, even if the animal did not show any negative reaction, remove the ammunition. The next day duplicate the process, this time leaving the horse for 20 minutes. Etc.
- After a couple of days, begin to take the horse for a walk, accompanying her with a bridle. A similar process must be carried out for several days, so that the animal does not enter into a state of stress due to new discomfort.
- Only after a few weeks of regular training walks in ammunition, start short horseback riding.
How to tame a horse for ammunition is shown in the video below:
Training
Climbing a horse for the first time to a novice will help landing blocks, which are special steps. They help to minimize the load on the horse. At first, you need an assistant who will hold the face of the animal. Leaning on the stirrup, all that remains is to throw the other leg and drive it into the other stirrup. The knees must be held so that the body of the animal is squeezed, but do not overdo it. The heel is directed down, and the fingers, on the contrary, up.
The training process is conditionally divided into several important stages, which are not recommended to be ignored:
- Preparation involving processes such as cleaning and saddle. Here, several exercises can be done to activate the muscles of the animal.
- Short stretching - carried out to avoid injuries. Using a piece of carrot, encourage the horse to raise or lower his head.
- Basic training. It starts after the animal has cheered up.
- Pouring cool water. In the process of strong physical activity, artiodactyls tend to generate a large amount of heat. This causes serious stress to his body. To alleviate the condition of the horse and help restore breathing, after training it is recommended to douse the animal with cool water.
How to upset a horse?
Riding horses is the reverse process. This is a rather difficult technique, which is sometimes given not to every experienced rider. However, to master it is quite possible:
- Take a position that corresponds to moving forward.
- Moving the front of the body forward, tightly squeeze the torso of the horse on the sides of the legs.
- When moving the animal forward, it is necessary to tension the reins. Thus stopping the horse and forcing him to go in the opposite direction.
A good rider always knows the weaknesses of his horse. For example, if the animal has a weak back, then upsetting it must be extremely delicate. It will be enough to lean forward a little and squeeze the torso with your feet.
One of the elements of the rider is the whip. Opinions about the frequency of its use vary. The main thing that you should pay attention to is how the artiodactyl reacts to it. If abused, the animal can become aggressive and distrustful. In most cases, they stop resorting to it as soon as the horse responds well to commands.
Video on how to properly upset a horse and how to handle a whip:
About rewards and punishments
The success of a well-trained artiodactyl in many respects depends on his understanding of the good and bad state of things. In this connection, positive qualities in the form of diligence, concentration and so on must be rewarded. Wayward antics should be stopped in time.
Verbal praise is a great incentive for a horse to behave in a certain way. Particular attention must be paid to their intonations. All sorts of goodies also contribute to the correction of behavior. As a punishment, the method of additional work is used. When the animal realizes that two more additional actions follow, it becomes more malleable.
A particular manifestation of the horse’s capricious behavior is the habit of biting. A gentle slap in the face of the animal will help to wean from such behavior.
If you decide to tame a horse, and especially if you are new to this business, then you should remember the rules and features listed in this article, following which you can gain the trust of the animal and achieve the desired result.