Obstacles for horses ideas

Obstacles are a great way to desensitize your horse and encourage him to think through problems. Obstacles challenge you and your horse to work your way through new and sometimes difficult situations. On a recent trip to the dollar store, I took some photos of items I think could make great horse obstacles. Keep in mind that horses can react suddenly and dangerously to items that scare them. #ideas #poolnoodle #course #diy #horseobstacle #horse #helpfulhorsehints

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Introducing your horse to obstacles is a great way to help them become calmer, braver horses. The thing is, we spend so much money on our horses, it is nice every once in a while to look at some low-cost ways to help with our horsemanship. These five free or cheap DIY horse obstacles do just that. These obstacles are great for horses, ponies, burros, donkeys and mules.

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Would love to take me horse here. They have lots of great obstacles!

Trust building exercises to do with your horse that is all on the ground. Builds confidence and trust in horse and handler.

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