Hacking out alone

[michellev123]

Hey
I was wondering what is the best way to get a horse to hack (lead out) out on thier own?
I look after a 20 month colt and would like him walking out alone by the time he is 30 months. I just wondered how best to do it?
He will more than happily take the lead on a walk and sometime gets a fair way in front of the others, and doesn't seem to mind. He is generally fairly relaxed and if he does get concerned he will happily take reassurance from me.

I dont necessarily want him to do it yet as i accept he is young, but just wanted some advice for the future! So i can do it gradually.
Thanks

 

[Nailed]

Mke sure he has a bridle on as you may find that he is not insured.

Lou x

 

[JoJo_]

I put yes but she much prefers company. In the fields she is a lot spookier when she is alone.

 

[Fransurrey]

When I had a pony with separation anxiety, I took him for walks alone and then started to get on part way round, getting on closer and closer to the start of the ride until one day I got on at the yard! It certainly worked for him, but you could probably move things on a bit if your youngster isn't anxious?

 

[michellev123]

He isn't generally anxious when out, but can be hard to seperate from the herd.
Just plants his feet and says "i'd rather not" lol

I dont wanna force him as he is young and really enjoys being out with frined i dont wanna scare him!

 

[miss_bird]

I start walking my youngsters out from the minute they are weaned at 6 months.
i make sure i have complete control, in the yard first by getting a car and a tractor to drive past at a distance and get closer each time they go past. So that when they go out on the road cars are very familiar