Horse Training

  
            The professionals at the livery stables have over 20 years of lifelong dedication toward their trade.  They are accustomed at dealing with a variety of breeds and styles.  Some horses pick up a few bad habits from previous owners or have problems with general handling.  Some of the challenges the trainer is accustomed to be: loading an unloading into a horse trailer; bucking and rearing, socializing with other horses, pace or speed control, and malnutrition. 

The easiest way to train a horse is from a foal.  When horses are 1-2 years of age they are considered "green" and the difficulty of "breaking" these animals depends on their attitudes.  Like humans, horses have different personalities.  The majority are either introverts or extroverts, the latter referring to a more natural and wild beast.  The general term of "breaking" a horse refers to cruel and unusual punishment.  The method of horse training at Reid's Livery is delivered through a system referred to as "join-up."  It is a more gentle and feasible means toward achieving horse training than "breaking."  This is the same style in which Native Americans cultivated after observing horses' behaviors in the wild.  It is truly amazing to see the "join-up" process happen.  Join-up is just the first stage.  You'll have your horse following you around with no rope or halter.  Advanced levels of this training style will have your horse reacting to cues, much like a performing circus animal.