Yorkie pup and trail horse rehoming



We have yorkie pups looking for a new home just send a message Serious buyers only Thank You....Vaccinated - Yes Dewarmed - Yesv Age - 8weeks 2days Home delivery - Yes Order now and get one of this giant to your door

We have yorkie pups looking for a new home just send a message 
Serious buyers only 
Thank You....Vaccinated - Yes
Dewarmed - Yesv
Age - 8weeks 2days 
Home delivery - Yes
Order now and get one of this giant to your door 

 

Anyone who enjoys trail riding will tell you that a good trail horse is worth his weight in gold. A common misconception is that if the horse isn’t good enough for any other sport, he will be fine for the trail. This is not necessarily the case. A good trail horse is born and trained as much as any other performance horse.

Russ’ Traits for a Good Trail Riding Horses
While most of the qualities that make a good trail horse are trained, there are a few conformational and personality traits that I feel are essential. I ride in the Rocky Mountains and, more often than not, I am leading a pack string. So I look for:

  • A calm disposition
  • Ability to get along with other horses
  • Good feet that are healthy and in proportion to his body
  • Pronounced set of withers
  • Good traveler – will walk about 4 mph alone, but can slow to 3 mph when leading a pack string
  • Stands tied patiently without pulling back
  • Good dose of “horse sense”

Russ’ Additional Training
Once I have a horse with these traits, I begin to work on other training that will make him an excellent trail horse. Without question, I require that my trail horses are able to:

  • Load and unload without fuss
  • Stand tied patiently without pawing
  • Cross water, mud and bridges
  • Walk down the trail without falling off
  • Ride away alone from other horses without argument
  • Turn around on a narrow trail
  • Stand quietly on the highline
  • Wear hobbles

People riding in different terrains will most likely have different sets of criteria. I think it is very important to identify your particular needs before you go looking for a trail horse.

 

Age vs. Experience
When looking for a trail horse, age is always a factor and younger is not necessarily better. I personally prefer to buy a horse that I can get on and ride from day one. But other people like to train their mounts rather than correct someone else’s training. If I find the right young horse (one with the qualities I first mentioned), I am willing to put in a little time on him. I don’t fancy myself a trainer, but in these situations, I think there is nothing better for young horses than to be out on the trail behind a steady, experienced horse. I have a favorite trail for training young horses. It is fourteen miles round trip and offers a variety of experiences including creek crossings, a short bridge and mud. 


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