Re: Good Books on Training a Young 1/2 Arabian?

["Beth Gunn" <happyhoofprints@hotmail.com>]

Sindy,
Cherry Hill has two really good books that spell every out in great detail
and loads of pictures.  "The Formative Years, Birth to Two years" and
"Making, Not Breaking, First Year Under Saddle"  Being part Arab, they tend
to mature slower, emotionally and physically.  So maybe not push as fast/far
as with, maybe full QH.  Sounds like your filly is well along.  Do you have
a good, stable gelding to pony her? or a riding buddy with same to accompany
you on trail?  arena work is great but I sometimes wonder if the horse
really understands what we are doing and why?  Although, it does become
obvious once on trails.
Good luck and happy training!
Beth Gunn
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Subject: RC: Good Books on Training a Young 1/2 Arabian?


> sindy mccosker sindymccosker@hotmail.com
> I was wondering if anyone out there could recommend books or videos on
> starting young horses undersaddle.  I have started a lot of AQHA's but
> only one Arabian (and I didn't do a great job on her :^(  ).  This little
> 2 and a 1/2 year old filly is super special and I want to make sure I do
> it right.  So far she is halter broke, ties, clips (not ears), stands for
> the farrier, trailers, ponys, lunges, has had a dressage saddle
> on....Next? I would really love to have a book that will give me step by
> step instruction.  Any ideas?????
> sindy
>
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