training

[SDT <sharon@dolantruax.gardnerville.nv.us>]

Hi!
I think your question regarding standing your horse square is relevant to 
endurance riding.  When presenting your horse to the vet for a pre-ride or 
even for a vc during the ride, a horse standing balanced and square 
presents and much 'better' impression than a horse slouching with one leg 
cocked.  Also a horse standing balanced and square will move off at the 
trot in a more balanced manor.  Will it hide unsoundness or other problems 
- of course not but hey, making a good impression never hurts.  A horse 
standing square because you told him to is more likely to be keeping his 
attention on you and not the horses around him.  Also a horse that stands 
square when being groomed, saddled etc. is more nicer to handle. To answer 
your question - it takes time and placing one foot at a time.  Usually a 
horse will walk into it so to speak.  You need to teach your horse to stop 
and stay stopped first.  As with everything, be patient, consistent and 
keep your lessons short.  Good luck.



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