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Breaking in a young horse! "In the first years, the horse should determine the rhythm, not the rider!"

Breaking in a young horse! "In the first years, the horse should determine the rhythm, not the rider!"

It's often said that the training of a horse - or rather where it ends up - is necessary to allow its qualities to fully develop. An important part of the training is timing. Riding young horses too early can have detrimental effects on the animal! "This can have consequences not only physically but also mentally," they say. "However, we must put things into perspective, as soft tissue under pressure ultimately becomes stronger. Therefore, listening to your horse is extremely important during its first years of work!"

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