Brandin Schrader Horsemanship

Ever went looking for a “kid broke” horse?

We get a phone call for a horse like this about every month. The biggest challenge we have is trying to extract information on the rider. Are you looking for a backyard babysitter or a horse that will grow with the child? There is a difference.

Take the backyard babysitter for instance - this is usually a horse that will tolerate anything and keep on eating grass. This horse is what some would call bomb proof, but the horse is really just very dull and usually lazy. This type of horse is great for children who are not around a horse very often.

Then you have the “grow with the child” kind of horse. This horse will tolerate a lot but when asked to do something he will respond. As the rider improves his horsemanship, the horse increases response time. This horse is a fantastic choice if you have several riders of varying ages and horsemanship skills.

Make a list of what you want in a horse and have it with you when you start looking. This gives you an opportunity to listen as a horse is described and check off the attributes you are looking for.

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