Yearling training?

[Rogue]

I have a 16 month colt which I'm getting castrated in April (bless him) and was wondering what training I can do with him to hopefully stick by for his future. He's okay to lead (sometimes is very stubborn when leaving the stable area) he doesn't spook at much of his surroundings, he's very good with things being put over him or noises around him. I have taken him for walks down our country roads. He was fine the first time out but the other two times I've taken him out we get so far before he starts throwing a tantrum and rears as a sign that he wants to go back.

I've worked with young horses and yearlings before but this is my first time owning one as I prefer to train them myself so I can get the best out of him without little interference.

Any ideas on training that I could do with him as time passes until the age where I can work with him properly?

Thank you.

 

[PorkChop]

All I do with mine is teach them to lead, pick up their feet, and tie up.

Other than that I don't really handle them until they are ready to be backed, but I always turn out in a mixed herd, which I find is the best training for them

 

[Cortez]

Once a foal/yearling can be caught, leads, ties, and picks up all four feet I wouldn't do anything else until it's 2 - 2.5. If he's rearing in hand you are probably already doing too much. Overhandling is worse than no handling IMO.

Ha ha! I see another poster has just said almost exactly the same thing ;-)