Trick Training 101: 6 Simple Tricks to Teach Your Horse

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How to Teach Your Horse Tricks (6 Simple Tricks)

Teaching your horse tricks is a fun and rewarding way to bond with your equine companion.

Not only does it give you a chance to spend quality time with your horse, but it also provides mental stimulation for your horse and can even improve their obedience and responsiveness.

Here are six simple tricks you can teach your horse:

Bow

To teach your horse to bow, start by holding a treat close to your horse's front hoof while gently pressing down on their shoulder.

Your horse should naturally lower their head and shift their weight to their opposite leg. Reward your horse with the treat and praise them for the correct behavior.

Gradually increase the duration of the bow as your horse becomes more comfortable with the movement.

Smile

Teaching your horse to "smile" is a fun trick that is easy to teach. Simply place your finger in the corner of your horse's mouth and gently apply pressure until your horse lifts their lip.

Reward your horse with a treat and plenty of praise. Repeat the process until your horse lifts their lip on their own.

Kiss

To teach your horse to give you a kiss, hold a treat between your lips and lean in towards your horse's muzzle.

Your horse will naturally investigate the treat with their lips, and you can reward them with the treat and plenty of praise.

Gradually increase the duration of the kiss as your horse becomes more comfortable with the movement.

Rear

Teaching your horse to rear on command should only be attempted by experienced trainers, as it can be dangerous if not done correctly.

To teach your horse to rear, start by asking them to stand with their front feet on a small pedestal or block.

Gradually increase the height of the pedestal until your horse is comfortable with the height. Then, use a verbal or physical cue to ask your horse to rear up onto their hind legs.

Reward your horse with a treat and plenty of praise.

Shake

Teaching your horse to shake is a simple trick that is easy to teach.

Start by offering your horse your hand, and reward them with a treat and praise when they touch their nose to your hand.

Gradually shape the behavior by only rewarding your horse when they lift their hoof off the ground.

Spanish Walk

The Spanish walk is a beautiful and impressive trick that involves your horse crossing their front legs as they walk forward.

To teach your horse to Spanish walk, start by holding a treat in front of your horse's chest and gently tapping their front leg with a whip.

Your horse should naturally lift their leg and step forward to reach the treat.

Reward your horse with the treat and praise, and gradually increase the number of steps they take.

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