What is the best raining method for horse/ dressage?

What is the best raining method for horse/ dressage?

Im doing music in motion at my horse fair with my Arabian gelding and i wanted to know what i can put on his feet or what i can do to make him pick his legs up higher. He already has the bloodlines for high stepping but i never trained him for it just western until i started him in english and now dressage. Ok so I DONT ever want to use somthing thats going to hurt him or be somthing that im going to have to pay lots of money for. I have one question that may help. Ive noticed in the past that when i put shipping boots on him he picks his hind legs up really high so should i put a polo wraps on his hocks? but what for the front legs?

Asked by Jordyn C about Horses

Most of the stuff they did use to make a horse step really high has been outlawed in this country. It is cruel to put chains on their legs to make them step high. It is also an unnatural gate for any horse it is not bred in them.

Answered by Ron Sr

there is actually some type of heavy shoe. My friend uses it on the walker.

Answered by Bellinisowner

I dont like chaines They hurt the horse more then train them They have weighted boots thet you can put on him or just a lightweight leather ring that loosely straps around the ankle http://www.nationalbridle.com/productp/10572.htm fleece covers help a lot http://www.nationalbridle.com/productp/10610.htm

Answered by RacePony007

well it depends on your horse. most horses it is unnatural. but if you have an american saddlebred or morgan breed. chains if used properly is not cruel. they are just training to step higher because the horse will want to step out of the chains and pick there legs up higher. it is not painful or cruel just make sure they are fitted and your horse isnt stepping on them. also you can use a bungee cord not too long/short attatched around the horses legs wich will cause resistance and thereforth they will gain muscle and be easier to lift the legs higher. if you fit these correctly and use them properly they are beneficial to your horse. I consider you to ask your trainer if you have one I will probably get thumbs down but oh well. good luck

Answered by xxVannahxx

putting things on his feet to weigh them down so he will pick them up higher when they are removed is cruel thats why many gaited horse trainers are finally being cracked down on for abuse. Your horse doesnt have to pick his feet up high for dressage. Actually most horses dont and if the horses pick there feet up high it is all natural and no gadget was used to make them lift them unnatually high. All of the horses in these videos are doing correct lower level dressage. http://www.youtube.com/user/pretzelandathena Good luck with your musical freestyle. What level test are you doing?

Answered by pretzelathena

If you want the high step then find a trainer who can teach your horse to do it with no gimmicks or chains or other cruel methods. If your horse picks up his feet high with shipping boots this just means that you havent put the boots on him reguarly enough for him to get used to them. If you put them on for a few days straight hell soon stop picking up his feet so no wrapping his legs isnt going to work. Theres no short cut quick fix. Theres training. Find a humane trainer to help you.

Answered by Snoop