Training a Horse.

[OkieChickenGal]

Is it possible to train a filly without a roundpen?

 

[Welshies]

Yes, but not really suggested. It depends on temperament.

 

[Percheron chick]

Absolutely. Roundpens were never a common training tool until the explosion of natural horsemanship. Yes, they can make portions of the training safer and faster but horses have been broke for 1000s of years without them.

 

[Alaskan]

I sure do like a round pen though...

Especially because it is so small. Easier for a bunch of training styles and not having to chase the horse all over.

 

[Welshies]

I sure do like a round pen though...

Especially because it is so small. Easier for a bunch of training styles and not having to chase the horse all over.

x2. I also find it safer.

 

[BYC910]

Is it possible to train a filly without a roundpen?

No I've trained many a horse right out in the pasture .

 

[perchie.girl]

I use round pen and pasture.... Round pen is something you have to be careful with though. Stress on young joints in repetitive actions is not the best.

For me. Once i get them in the circingle all bets are off. Long lining is the great for all disciplines.

 

[perchie.girl]

Is it possible to train a filly without a roundpen?

It really depends on the age and temperament of the horse and the skill of the trainer. I taught my colt to lunge without a round pen because we didnt have one. Too many people use a round pen for exercise... They should be used for specific instruction.... First time in a saddle. First time backing... (sitting in the saddle)

In my opinion if you are going to use a round pen it should have walls incase of slip and falls.

deb

 

[Welshies]

It really depends on the age and temperament of the horse and the skill of the trainer. I taught my colt to lunge without a round pen because we didnt have one. Too many people use a round pen for exercise... They should be used for specific instruction.... First time in a saddle. First time backing... (sitting in the saddle)

In my opinion if you are going to use a round pen it should have walls incase of slip and falls.

deb

Totally agreed. That's what I meant. Round pens are far safer for first ride, sacking out, etc.

 

[perchie.girl]

Absolutely. Roundpens were never a common training tool until the explosion of natural horsemanship. Yes, they can make portions of the training safer and faster but horses have been broke for 1000s of years without them.

Not a natural horsemanship invention.... Round pens have been around for a very long time Spanish Riding school for one.... I am sure Xenophon used something similar... in 354 BC

But yes if you know what you are doing a round pen is a wonderful tool yet not necessary.

deb