Horse & Rider

What To Do Before Buying a Horse

YOU THOUGHT HIS DISPOSITION and level of training were just right for you. But soon you began to feel nervous on him, especially at the lope. You realized you could probably do a lot of groundwork and mounted exercises that, over time, would help him be more responsive and you feel more comfortable.

But…you thought this one was “ready to ride”!

What went wrong?

whenever you acquire a new riding horse is always your safest bet. But

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