[Banat]

Originally Posted by Endorphins4u2

When starting horses, as long as you can earn the horse's trust and respect, does it matter how you get the job done or how long it takes you ?

I would have to add to this - as long as neither the horse or rider is injured.

[Banat]

Originally Posted by JBandRio

You can't even really ride the horse if he's tense and stiff.

??? Surely you jest
just look at all the wonderful examples on youtube or your local 4-H timed event!! Tense and stiff horses galore! Can't ride em. . . pshaw.

[Gallop N Gal]

I think as long as the horse is okay with it and not being hurt, then any method is okay.

[JBandRio]

Originally Posted by Banat

??? Surely you jest
just look at all the wonderful examples on youtube or your local 4-H timed event!! Tense and stiff horses galore! Can't ride em. . . pshaw.

Oh, how could I forget! Of COURSE you can do that, WHAT was I thinking! Thank you for correcting my obviously erroneous thought process!