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Before you 'swim' your horse you need to find out if he likes water. Some horses love the water and I have even seen some try to climb inside their water troughs. Others, like one of mine, are afraid of mud puddles. So you have to find out where your horse stands on the subject of water.
The best bet is to take this slowly, gradually getting him used to the water. Always keep safety in mind. If your riding him into the water bareback is a good option. There are no stirrups to get caught up on anything and you don't want to ruin your good tack. Until you know how good a swimmer your horse will be, don't take him out so far that he can't readily reach bottom with his hooves. Just like people, if he can't feel ground under his feet he may panick.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind. While getting your horse used to the water and swimming, don't ride alone. There is safety in numbers. It may be a good idea to wear a life preserver. And if for some reason your horse just does not like the water, and has shown you over a period of time that he is not enjoying his swimming time, find something else you both find fun. Remember your horse is your most important riding partner and his opinion should count for something.
What else can I help you with?
Can a hanoverian horse swim?
Yes, all breeds of horse can swim.
Does a sea horse swim?
Yes, a seahorse is a type of fish and it does swim.
What do you need to play water polo?
A horse that can swim
What does a sea horse use to swim?
their tail and fin
What is the purpose of sea horse's tail?
it help them swim
How can you cool down a horse when it's sweating?
You can walk the horse, if it is hot outside you can take it for a swim or spray with water.
Can mini-horse swim?
yes, they can. but they aren't very good swimmers
What ways to get to Amsterdam?
Walk, by car, by horse, by train, by plain, swim.
Can horses swim across the Sabine river?
no they cannot mabey a dog but not a horse
Why do horse live in land?
They can't live in water because they can't swim.
What is the only fish to swim upright?
no fish swims upright unless its xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx kaveer999: the only fish to swim upright is the sea horse.
Are horses who do not have chestnuts on their legs unable to swim?
The chestnut on a horses leg is the remnant from when they were multi toed animals. The Chestnut has absolutely no bearing on if a horse can swim or not.
