We recently added to our horse collection by purchasing two quarter-horse yearlings. A 17 month old colt names Jax and a 16 month old filly named Blaze. Our current horses were all broke when purchased so we have never had the luxury (or nightmare) of breaking horses ourselves.

When we bought them they weren't even halter broke, we immediately began with the halters and they have gotten use to them. Wearing them, taking them off and putting them on is quite an easy task now. Our next step is to lead train both with and with a lead rope. The problem is we're not sure what we're doing... :(

Any help would be greatly appreciated on this matter. If you have any insight on some training tips on getting these two horses to lead better so once they hit 2 and a half years, we can start breaking them to ride, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Rick

Here are many links for horse training that may apply to you.
Ref:
Learn About Training Your Horse - Horse Training For Beginners (http://horses.about.com/od/horsetraining/Learn_About_Training_Methods_and_How_to_Safely_Tra in_Your_Horse.htm)


When I helped a friend with training we used to walk the horse in the pen and just meander at first. Then later started making turns and sounds like you would when you ride. After the were comfortable we added barrels and other obsticles for the horse to walk around always giving commands and praise as the lessons got harder. Up to the point of saddling the horse (no rider) so they got used to it. When they became of age for riding then we started slow and the horses took to it very well in this case. They were Arab's. Very beautiful horses.

Thank You califdadof3. The issue is mainly with the colt. It's the stallion coming out in him, he is very stubborn and most of the time refuses to move (until forced) while trying to lead with halter even if it's in the stall. The female I can lead wherever while using both a longeing rope (lead rope) and/or a halter.

Just wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips and tricks on how to break the stubbornness of a young colt?