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How do you evaluate how much training a horse has had?

What do you do to see exactly how much training a horse has had?
Any information would be great!
Obviously I worded this wrong…
If you have a horse who has been sitting in the pasture for years, how should you go about seeing how much training it has had

10 minutes of ground work can tell you a lot. See how well the horse lunges, turns, and backs. All of those things can give an idea to how sensitive to pressure the horse is.

I always like to pick up all four feet – surprisingly most horses aren’t cool with that in some way.

I also like to play with the ears, rub by the eyes, play with the nose, and rub my finger along the teeth on the inside of the cheek. Those things are easy to do on a horse that has been handled a great deal, but much more difficult on an untrained horse.

If I am allowed to get on the horse I keep it simple. Walk, trot, righte turn, left turn, and backing. If they are hard to deal with doing those things, I know they won’t do higher end stuff well, so I don’t even bother.

One thing I can definitely tell you from experience as a horse owner and trainer…. Never take someone else’s word for how the horse is trained. Odds are that they are exaggerating or painting far too pretty a picture.

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EquiMedia Benny Guitron: Training the Hackamore Horse DVD $39.95 Perfect your training with the EquiMedia™ Benny Guitron: Training the Hackamore Horse DVD.  For the first time, Benny shares his method for beginning the traditional hackamore training that culminates in a supple, compliant, obedient, willing bridle horse. Benny Guitron has become one of the western horse worlds most respected and accomplished trainers and teachers.

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Training the Horse in Hand by Alfons J. Dietz $19.95 This book presents a complete system for the development of the young horse, from its first lessons on the lunge line through the highest levels of dressage. All lessons are discussed, such as lateral work, leg-yielding, shoulder-in, piaffe, passage, Spanish walk and airs above the ground.

Klimke Basic Training Vol. 1, The Four Yr Old Horse DVD $48.95 In the Klimke Basic Training Vol 1: The Four Yr Old Horse DVD by Ingrid Klimke, the Olympic champion shares her key ideas for the successful training methods including dressage exercises to improve suppleness and collection; pole work (cavalletti); lower level jumping obstacles; and basic training for cross-country.    The Klimke Basic Training Vol 1: The Four Yr Old Horse DVD focuses on the following: Dressage: Exercises to improve extension; rhythm; relaxation; contact between the rider’s hands and the horse’s mouth; familiarization with rider aids; half- and full halts; transitions; signs of suppleness; first show ring experiences; and much more.  Klimke is ably supported in the dressage training component by Major Paul Stecken. Pole work (cavalletti): Introduction to the technique and work on the longe line. Jumping: First jumping obstacles; use of a lead horse; and gymnastic series. Cross-country: Use of the safety seat; first jumping obstacles; introduction to water; work uphill and downhill. Ingrid Klimke is an Olympic and world champion who follows in the tracks of her famous father, the dressage legend, Dr. Reiner Klimke. She is the only professional rider in the world who rides successfully at the international level in both dressage and eventing. She trains by her father’s famous motto: “Riding should improve the beauty and strength of the horse.” With this in mind, Klimke trains her horses to be as versatile as possible. She believes that forcing young horses to specialize too soon can prevent them from developing to the best of their ability. Using a multi-disciplinary (cross-training) approach, she enhances their skills and compensates for their weaknesses. Under Ingrid Klimke’s tutelage, your young horse will learn with enjoyment and enthusiasm. The training of

Klimke Basic Training Vol. 3 DVD, The Six Yr Old Horse $48.95 In the Klimke Basic Training Vol 3: The Six Yr Old Horse DVD by Ingrid Klimke, the Olympic champion shares her key ideas for the successful training methods including dressage exercises to improve suppleness and collection; pole work (cavalletti); lower level jumping obstacles; and basic training for cross-country.    The Klimke Basic Training Vol 3: The Six Yr Old Horse DVD focuses on the following:   Dressage: Lateral movement; development of flying changes; collection exercises; use of the curb; dressage outside the arena; and much more. Pole work (cavalletti): Gymnastics; circle jumping; improvement of flexibility and cadence. Jumping: Gymnastics; “skinny” jumps; turns; distances; and more. Cross-country: Canter/gallop training on hills; series of fences and obstacles; jumping into water; drop jumps. Ingrid Klimke is an Olympic and world champion who follows in the tracks of her famous father, the dressage legend, Dr. Reiner Klimke. She is the only professional rider in the world who rides successfully at the international level in both dressage and eventing. She trains by her father’s famous motto: “Riding should improve the beauty and strength of the horse.” With this in mind, Klimke trains her horses to be as versatile as possible. She believes that forcing young horses to specialize too soon can prevent them from developing to the best of their ability. Using a multi-disciplinary (cross-training) approach, she enhances their skills and compensates for their weaknesses. Under Ingrid Klimke’s tutelage, your young horse will learn with enjoyment and enthusiasm. The training of horses should be fun, allowing both horse and rider to shine. Run time: 90 mins.  

Klimke Basic Training Vol. 2 DVD. The Five Yr Old Horse $48.95 In the Klimke Basic Training Vol 2: The Five Yr Old Horse DVD by Ingrid Klimke, the Olympic champion shares her key ideas for the successful training methods including dressage exercises to improve suppleness and collection; pole work (cavalletti); lower level jumping obstacles; and basic training for cross-country.    The Klimke Basic Training Vol 2: The Five Yr Old Horse DVD focuses on the following: Dressage: Refinement of rider aids; development and improvement of straightness, impulsion, and suppleness; half pirouette; rein back; counter canter; grid work; dressage outside the arena; and much more. Klimke is ably supported in the dressage training component by Major Paul Stecken. Pole work (cavalletti): Loosening and strengthening of musculature at the walk, trot, and canter. Jumping: Gymnastic series; individual jumps; familiarization with different fences and obstacles; jumping on angles. Cross-country: Work over individual fences and obstacles, as well as a series of fences and obstacles; work over ditches and water. Ingrid Klimke is an Olympic and world champion who follows in the tracks of her famous father, the dressage legend, Dr. Reiner Klimke. She is the only professional rider in the world who rides successfully at the international level in both dressage and eventing. She trains by her father’s famous motto: “Riding should improve the beauty and strength of the horse.” With this in mind, Klimke trains her horses to be as versatile as possible. She believes that forcing young horses to specialize too soon can prevent them from developing to the best of their ability. Using a multi-disciplinary (cross-training) approach, she enhances their skills and compensates for their weaknesses. Under Ingrid Klimke’s tutelage, your young horse will learn with enjoymen