Professional Horse Training Tips

As a well-known championship rider, Andrea Fappani receives a steady stream of requests for expert horse training tips from riders who are just beginning their training. Never one to turn down an opportunity to share his lifelong passion for reining, Andrea is more than happy to pass on some of the horse training tips that helped him find success in the sport from the very beginning. One of Andrea's favorite tips for aspiring riders is simply to relax and let go in the ring. A big smile, deep breaths and slow, gentle movements go a long way in helping to ease tension and let the training shine through.

Here's a few additional horse training tips from Andrea:

• Polish and clean your tack before you leave home
• Complete a relaxing warm up with your horse before the crowds arrive
• Keep your hand very slow as you initiate spins to avoid rushing
• Increase your score by breaking maneuvers into manageable parts

Just Beginning Horse Training?

If you're just beginning horse training, congratulations! As you'll soon find out, training a horse can be one of the most satisfying experiences of your life. That was certainly true for Andrea, who found great pleasure in training horses from the very beginning. As you're beginning horse training, keep in mind that champion riders have likely spent years and years in the ring in order to achieve the level of skill they display. Through hard work, practice and a few tips from the pros, you'll soon be maneuvering your horse with the best of them.