Training Your Miniature Horse

We believe in training with positive reinforcement. A horse needs a leader. If he does not have a leader, he will become the leader. If you make learning a pleasant experience for your horse he will be more willing to learn and his bond with you will be stronger. Your horse will not only trust you, he will look at you as a leader, the alpha horse, someone who is worthy to be followed. Your relationship will be built on trust,  and respect.

Time is also the single most important tool when developing a relationship with your horse. This means much more than just performing daily tasks in his presence. Hand grazing, taking a walk, grooming, and hanging out in the pasture are all opportunities to deepen the relationship with your horse.

There is no substitute for spending time with an animal when trying to build a relationship. Since most of us cannot spend the amount of time with our animals as we would like, it is important to make the time we do have with them quality time. Teach with patience and be consistent.