Things You'll Need
- Riding horse
- Yearling
- Lead rein for yearling
Instructions
Choose a relaxed, reliable and level-headed riding horse. The riding horse must remain calm in case the yearling spooks.
Condition your riding horse to accept a rope pulled over or under its body. Train the riding horse to accept another animal bumping into and crowding it.
Place the yearling behind, and slightly to the right-hand side, of the riding horse. Horses naturally follow each other in a nose-to-tail position.
Monitor the yearling's behavior as you move off. A young horse might crowd, bump or bite the riding horse if it is unsure of its position. Speak calmly to the riding horse as everyone moves off together.
Keep the lead rein -- the rein attached to the yearling's bridle -- loose. Do not wrap the rein around your hand; if the yearling bolts it will drag you off the riding horse.
Work the riding horse and the yearling in a safe area during initial training. Walk the riding horse in large circles; it must become accustomed to the presence of the yearling.
Speak to the riding horse in a calm and encouraging voice. Praise the animal when it performs to your satisfaction.