How do you brake a 3month old colt?

Answer 1

I am not sure about the correct age to start braking in a horse but I do know how to train them to be ridden.

Start off introducing them to a halter as this will get them used to having a bridle on later.

Then once they have gotten used to the halter, place a saddle blanket on their back as this will help them having things on the back.

Then introduce them to a saddle. Place the saddle gently on their back and slowly tighten up the girth. Get the horse to walk with it on their back.

Next is training the horse to trot, canter and gallop wearing tack. You can get special training whip from the horse shop (these whips don't touch the horse at all. You tap the ground behind the horse to get the horse to move).

Tap the ground behind the horse to get them walking. Once you are happy with the horses walk, tap the whip on the ground and the horse should go faster into a trot. Then go into a canter then a gallop. REMEMBER to keep the horse a long lead so that you have some control.

Once the horse has learnt all of this you can mount the horse slowly. When the horse is used to having you on their back, start teaching them the aids (turning when you pull the reins to a certain direction, halting when you pull back on the reins, responding to your legs etc.)

REMEMBER to give you horse a good rest as it is very hard work and to reward the horse every time they do what you ask as this will help them be trained faster! This will also help make them become more reliable.

Hope this helped!!!!