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When do you break a horse?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

The opinions on this subject vary greatly...

Some people break yearlings, others wait until the horses are 4+

It's generally accepted that the horse should be a minimum of 2.5 years old and have the proper muscling to carry a rider. If the horse is backed at 2.5 years old, it's best to just walk around the ring to teach them basic commands. At around 3-3.5 years old you can begin trotting and cantering, and start some very light jumping work at 4. No heavy work should be done until the horse is 5.

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16y ago

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