I’ve always been really curious as to how they trained horses to bow. Do any of you know? Thanks!

lure his head down with a treat

Okay- I have a three year old gelding only trained English. Actually, scratch that, he has some Western training but not much. I prefer to ride Western, let’s not get into why. I have already considered a trainer, but I was wondering if I personally could train him Western. Is there a certain way, or should I just put the saddle on him and teach him my way or the highway?

Yes, because posting a question on YA! is going to magically give you the knowledge of how to train a horse.

One of our miniature horses on our farm is a really afraid of water. We can’t even get near her with a spray nozzle. She rears even if I rub the nozzle on her legs. A horse facility, horse trainer, or expirenced with training horses is needed. She’s used to the place were trying to get her used to it too… Outside… Please help! Any tips would be great! =]

If you have the patience and can afford the water (some places are on a well), then put the hose on the ground with water coming out, it sounds like she either has a really big fear of snakes, a hue fear drive or has had a bad experience with hoses. Also, to find out if it’s the hose or the water, try a sponge and a bucket. You just have to go really slow, and start from the ground, moving up super slowly, when she starts to get any type of nervous, just hold your position until she becomes relaxed again. You can also put a curry on the end of the water hose (they have ones made for it) and try that. But go slow, and have patience.

We have a older horse that we have been riding for about 6 months. We brought it home for the first week it rode fine, it’s not limping or anything. But it has decided to not budge when we get on her. She is a very well trained horse.

Than maybe get off your horse and walk aroung a little or lunge your horse

So how much money annually, weekly, monthly, hourly, (whatever you give me I’ll figure it out you don’t have to give it all, whatever is easiest) would a newer one make, average one make, or experienced one make? I would like to do this when I get older. If I would do that I would like to board horses as well and maybe some other things extra monies doing that sort of thing would be nice. Also about how long would it take to train an average horse with an average trainer? thanks for any answers!!!!!

it depends where you train and give lessons, the barn and the state or area, in my town, i live in northeast ohio, i know training sessions at some of the places are like $400 plus board, and most of the lessons range from $25-$45. hope this helps ?

I am adopting a horse that is around 15 years old. He has extensive training in western, english, dressage and jump. The previous owners say that he only rears when you try to ride and that is has been something he developed over the past few years as he has gotten older. I suspect it may be saddle fit or back issues, but could it just be a behavior issue? I can’t see why out of the blue a trained horse would just start rearing one day. He is a gelded TB.

Rearing is an avoidance response and it sounds like he has been rewarded for doing it (people will often quit working once a horse spooks them by rearing).
You are very right to suspect there might be a medical issue and will want to check saddle fit and have him checked by a vet (DO NOT use an equine chiropractor).
You don’t specify how high he rears and how dangerous it is, but your best bet if it is a behavioral issue is to consult a professional trainer. Rearing can be VERY dangerous as it is possible he will flip over on top of you if not fixed.

First off do you think this is a good idea? Is it safe for the horse or will it maybe cause problems in the future (physically and behaviorally)? If it is ok how do you start training them to rear on command? (while riding)

its not okay! dont do it….