Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse

Name: Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse
Released: 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show

This video training course shows how to start your young horse, or re-start an older one, through a series of simple exercises in the round pen.

2018 · 8m

EPISODE 1

Introduction

A brief overview of this course: Why round pen training is so necessary for every horse, the equipment you'll need, how long it'll take, how it's accomplished, and so on.
EPISODE 2

Three Revolutions

We begin our round pen training by controlling the speed at which our horse moves when it can stop, stand, turn, and so on. We begin gaining respect and control.
EPISODE 3

Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions student trainers may have at this point.
EPISODE 4

Getting Your Turns

Teach inside and outside turns to solidify the control you have over your horse on the ground, making it easier to catch and teaching respect for your personal space.
EPISODE 5

Come to Me

Teach your horse to politely move both its hips and shoulders away from you as you approach. You'll also learn to teach the horse to "come to you."
EPISODE 6

Conclusion: Where to Go From Here

You've begun building a good and strong foundation on your horse. After round penning, here's what comes next in the training life of your horse.