answersLogoWhite

0

Backing as in riding, or backing as in training? The horse is never too young to begin groundwork. In the first few hours it is born is the time the foal should begin its training.

However, I would not advise riding the horse as a yearling. Horses continue developing until they are about 7 or 8. 3 or 5 is the normal age to begin riding, although racehorses are started much younger (however, you see how this often turns out-with broken legs and dead horses because they are not mature enough physically)

2 is an OK age to begin riding, if you keep the lessons short (15-30 min), and at a walk.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?