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Q:<\/strong> Do I use different aids in the \ufb01rst few weeks or months of a young horse\u2019s training or can I aid him like an older horse? If there are differences, what are they? My horse has just turned 3 years old, knows how to walk, trot and canter on the longe line and I am planning to introduce him to the rider soon. \u2014Nancy Rowland of Aurora, Ontario, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:<\/strong> If possible at all, avoid using different aids in the \ufb01rst few weeks or months of your young horse\u2019s training. Your goal is to explain the aids to him and achieve that he accepts, trusts and follows your aids willingly. This training phase is the basic education of the young horse and it should be based on the Training Scale, especially with regard to the \ufb01rst three components\u2014rhythm, relaxation and contact. It will take about one year to complete this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Correct longeing introduces the horse to the driving aids (using the longe whip to move your horse forward) and to the restraining aids (using the longe line).
Arnd Bronkhorst – arnd.nl<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You appear to have taken the \ufb01rst steps in the right direction to help your horse understand the aids by working him on the longe line. Correct longeing introduces the horse to the driving aids (using the longe whip to move your horse forward) and to the restraining aids (using the longe line). Using your voice in a calming or encouraging way is an important tool to support the driving and restraining aids of the longe line, for example, encouraging your horse to move forward or reducing the tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your horse has learned to walk, trot and canter and stay relatively balanced with a swinging back on the longe line, it\u2019s time to introduce side reins to establish a connection between the girth and the horse\u2019s mouth. This prepares your horse to establish contact from the rider\u2019s hands to the bit under saddle. Instead of a common side rein, I prefer to use the so-called Vienna or triangle reins, which encourage the horse to stretch long and low over the topline without shortening the neck. In any case, the side reins should not force a contact. Leave the side reins long enough so the horse can stretch into them with a slightly long neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The very \ufb01rst few rides should also be performed on the longe line. The main goal is for your horse to \ufb01nd his balance with the rider\u2019s weight on him. At this very early stage of riding, the driving and restraining aids will be primarily given by the person who is longeing the horse. However, the rider will have a connection between her hands and the horse\u2019s mouth: a very soft contact to the bit. The right amount of contact conveys security to the horse, which he is already familiar with from the longe line. Once your horse moves freely forward and is relaxed on the longe line, the rider can gradually apply her aids together with the tools the person who is longeing the horse uses. For example, walk\u2013trot transitions with the help of the person who is longeing the horse are suitable exercises to introduce the forward-driving leg aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The disadvantage of riding on the longe line is that the horse must balance the rider\u2019s weight on a bent line. Because it is more dif\ufb01cult for the horse, it can have a negative in\ufb02uence on the horse\u2019s motivation to move forward. For this reason, after you and your horse have established a certain degree of communication on the longe line, continue riding off the longe line. A person on the ground carrying a longe whip should still be there to help to move the horse forward. Since the horse is already accustomed to a longe whip, you may ride with a crop to support your leg aids to encourage your horse to move forward. I don\u2019t recommend spurs at the early stage of a young horse\u2019s training as they may cause the horse to become dull to the leg aids and may cause a sensitive horse to panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rein aids play a major role during the \ufb01rst few rides off the longe line to steer the horse. To introduce turns, move your inside hand away from the horse\u2019s neck into the direction you want to go. In the beginning of teaching your horse to steer, keep it simple by using the whole arena, large circles or diagonals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice commands are quickly understood by the horse and very helpful to train a youngster, but be careful not to overuse them\u2014just like any other aid. For example, a calming voice helps to slow the horse down, a more upbeat, energetic tone encourages the horse to move forward and a kind voice conveys praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although your goal is riding with \ufb01ne and subtle aids, in the \ufb01rst few months of training it is often unavoidable that you\u2019ll have to increase your aids until you get the correct response. This will teach your horse to react more quickly because he wants to avoid the pressure. However, make sure that you are not going to harm your horse by pulling excessively on the reins or overdoing the whip, etc. Remember to immediately praise your horse when he responds correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The training of a young horse shapes the entire development of your equine partner. It requires time, empathy and patience. The training should be performed by an experienced rider with a balanced and independent seat and sensitive aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabine Ense<\/strong> is a USDF bronze and silver medalist and a USDF \u201cL\u201d Education Program graduate with distinction. She has competed throughout the FEI levels in both the U.S. and her native Germany. Her father, Horst Ense, was highly influential in German equestrian sports and sport-horse breeding and was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit for his lifetime of service. Based in Grants Pass, Oregon, Ense owns and operates Lone Pine Stables.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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