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Hi,

I brought a horse from Holland at the end of August. She had the basic training before I brought her.

Now its time to bring her on.

We can sit on her back, but she doesn't move.

Does anyone out there know the best way to break a horse?

If you do, please help.

Suzanne
 
It sounds as though you could do with the help of some professionals. Why not send her somewhere to be schooled for you. If you let us know where you are located I'm sure someone will be able to suggest a suitable yard.
 
There are as many breaking methods as there are trainers.

I take it that it is not something you wantto attempt by yourself.

Ask around localy and find a trainer with a good reputation who you can send your horse to. It is important that you pick someone whos methods you agree with!
 
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Thanks very much.

The horse is based at Sutton, Bedfordshire. She is a year 3 old friesian mare.

Thanks
 
i have a 3yr old gelding, ive had him since he was about 5mths and ive always messed and fussed with him ever since, hes so gud 4 his age hes bombproof, when it came to backin him he was a star, at the moment im jus takin him steady and jus walkin out. the key to what made it easy for me is starting him young.

if i was you i would walk her up and down then mount her. if you can, get sum1 2 lead you 2 start with up and down, if that doesnt work apply abit of pressure. once you have achieved what you wanted from her, pat her and give her a treat and get off and finish that session, from doing this horse knows shes has done well and you have ended the session on a happy note.
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i have a 3yr old gelding, ive had him since he was about 5mths and ive always messed and fussed with him ever since, hes so gud 4 his age hes bombproof, when it came to backin him he was a star, at the moment im jus takin him steady and jus walkin out. the key to what made it easy for me is starting him young.

if i was you i would walk her up and down then mount her. if you can, get sum1 2 lead you 2 start with up and down, if that doesnt work apply abit of pressure. once you have achieved what you wanted from her, pat her and give her a treat and get off and finish that session, from doing this horse knows shes has done well and you have ended the session on a happy note.
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Thanks very much.

We have tried lunging her while someone sits on her, and she takes no notice of foot work. We tried kicking her on hard and soft with no difference. I brought her as I said from Holland as broken for riding and driving. By the seem of things she has only had the basics.

I'm going to keep trying, but I think she needs to go back to school.
 
I think if you haven't done this type of thing before, letting someone who has done it is the best idea. Young horses REALLY need a rider who knows how to bring on a youngster, at least for the first few weeks - after that you'd be fine to hop on yourself. If you dont know what you're doing, its easy to thoroughly confuse a youngster..........

There is a young horse link here which might be of interest.......


http://irishnhsociety.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=foalsandbreeding
 
why don't you find a local trainer who will come and work on her with you? i'm sure someone on here could recommend a local rider. you need someone experienced, tbh, but it would be good if you learnt along with the horse.
very best of luck.
 
Thanks for all your help.

My husband's cousin's friend could take my horse, full time livery etc. £150 per weeks. The thing is I just can't afford that amount of money at the moment. I'll just keep searching.
 
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