Training a horse to cross water 9 Articles

by Mandy Meeks

Water is a natural part of a natural environment. Horses drink it, play in it, roll in it, and stand outside to be covered in it. So why is it so hard to get your horse to CROSS it when you're out on a leisurely trail rid...read more

by William Cobbs

As I read articles about how to train your horse to cross water, I think to myself, each of these writers is OK, but they are talking about rented horses at rent stables and not about that pet Morgan stallion or Shetland p...read more

by Molly Harris

Five Steps to Training Your Horse to Cross Water It's time. The path before you dissolves beneath the water's edge. Your mind swirls with the stories you've heard. "He went backwards nearly half the way home," or "He s...read more

by Shannon Nuckols

When your horse is afraid or unwilling to cross water or other barriers, you may become very frustrated. Calm down. Remember animals nor human beings learn when they are scared. A horse will work and learn better from r...read more

by Jessica Salmonson

You are out for a nice ride on your horse. You are taking your time and then all of sudden here comes a tiny creek, you know this is the part you dread because you know you are going to go home soon from your lovely ride....read more

by Samantha Hall

The reason some horses are afraid of water is that they cannot see how deep it is, or whats at the bottom. Horses have to keep their feet healthy in order to be able to flee from dangers. So horses do not want to risk inj...read more

by John Lewis

In the case of training a horse to cross water they are easier to train, between 2 and 3 years old. You may need to have somewhere you know that is usually quiet big puddles around, mainly in the winter. It is wise to ride...read more

by Jeanne Adams

X Water Crossings X Many years ago I leased a horse to compete to help get an upper rating in Pony Club. I first saw him at a Horse Trials in Oklahoma. He moved impressively in the dressage phase but when it c...read more

by Erik Drzazinski

As far back as the domestication of the horse back in Europe, the horse has contributed something vey unique and special which helped revolutionize our world today. It provided us with transportation, however with that it ...read more