How young do I start a horse This is a question that I am asked everywhere I go. It's an important question. Unfortunately, there is no one set answer. I will have 2 questions for you: 1. What standard do you want the finished product to end up as? 2. Has a vet or knowledgeable horse person assessed your horse physically? There are many variables that come into play when you are considering training any horse regardless of the age. Some mentors of mine have worked a baby as young as three days old in the round pen. The lesson was simple, go left, go right and stop. It was done at the walk and the mother was right there.
"Imagination is everything. It's the preview of life's coming attractions."A. Einstein
What's covered in the starting of your young horse. No stone is unturned when your horse comes to Avalon Reign. Jason personally takes your horse through all stages of the starting process. Jason will cover:
Balance before movement
Hindquarter control
Round yard skills
In hand bridle skills
First saddling
Tying up
Bit and bridling
Feet preparation for shoeing or trimming
Preparation for rugging
Washing & hosing
Spooky objects
Trail rides
Lateral flexion
Rhythm
Straightness
Forwardness into the contact
Responsiveness from the legs
"I don't break your horse's spirit, I develop a two way relationship" Jason McInnes
Your investment in your horse will be, not including feed $325 per week Jason has packaged the starting process for your convenience. This process will take approx 6 weeks (30 sessions) depending on the horse and the riders ability.
How you will benefit from your investment is: * 30 sessions between Jason and your equine friend * 2 change over lessons with Jason before you collect your equine friend. Valued at $100
"Next time you hear someone say, the horse is on the wrong lead, remember the horse doesn't know it's wrong, there's only right and left leads."