[daisy78]

Well let me start out with my story so it may help with advice. Jack is a 10 yo
overo gelding, was a stallion when i got him but he was gelded on the 5th of january. I'm not sure what type of training he has had prior to now, i do know that he has been ridden western but i dont know how long ago or for how long. He's a very calm loving horse, not spooky, and we've developed a nice respectful relationship so far. I would love for him to be a pleasure trail horse someday but i'm in need of advice on where to begin and what training program to use. Everyone i talk to here says to use parelli but i'm not sure if we need something like this or not. Before we had him gelded we experimented a bit, he allowed us to put on the bridle, he took the bit with no problems, he allowed us to put on the saddle and he lunged with them on. Then one day i got brave and climbed on bareback and rode in the indoor arena for about 30 minutes and he was fine. So it leads me to believe he's familiar with the riding experience, but i just dont know where to go from here. now i know i cant do anything until he's all healed up aside from ground work. But any advice would be greatly apreciated , i did notice he doesnt neck reign very well .

[Shotgun93]

I would consider getting a training program, or a trainer. Something to help you along the way. He might be great now, but you never know when he might do something, and it would be really great to be able to have some tools that can help you along the way.
I started doing Parelli because I had a horse that was basically nuts. He couldn't be touched, handled, caught, trailered, brushed, ect... I had never had a horse like him before and all the training that I knew didn't help with this horse. Parelli really was my last resort and now, after only 7 months, he is a completely different animal. I then started to use this stuff on other horses that were perfectly fine, no behavior issues really. And even those horses really benifited from Parelli, I have noticed that they are performing better, yielding better and listening to me, instead of driffting off and watching everything else around them.
So if you are concerned that getting a training program might be a waste of your money, think of the tools you can gain from it, even with a horse that isn't a 'problem' horse. I am not saying you have to go with Parelli, I did just because that is what my friend teaches, but I started looking at a lot of other programs and trainers and there are a lot out there that I really like. You should do your reseatch, look at the trainers, their programs, their horses and then decide from there which one you like, which one you can follow and who's methods you like. Then evaluate how you can use it, i.e. this horse, any horse you might ever own in the future, ect...
Good luck!

[cassidy]

i would simply suggest you maybe get a trainer to bring him on an school him for you or at least get a trainer to help

at least that way you no hes getting done properly

good luck

[windblown]

I agree. You need to work with a trainer to make sure you have him going properly. Even if you just take lessons on him with a trainer, it'd be better than just you. Multiple opinions/thoughts on a horse are always best.

[CowGirlUp1833]

Yes, I would also suggest enlisting the help of a good trainer Course, thats almost always my advice...but I think its good advice 90% of the time ! lol

[daisy78]

WOOHOO i found some information on him, i even found the person who trained him!! I started asking around and found out that he's had extensive training under the saddle and has been trail ridden before but its been at least a year.
I found the man who trained him and he offered to help me refresh him when he's done recovering from his surgery!

[Blistering Winds]

You said he is already trained, you have a good relationship with him? You may look to actual "FINISHING" trainers...since the beginnings are there.....

[KZWestern]

I'd suggest either a trainer or training program. Your horse sounds like he's really sweet, and you just want to create a firm foundation with him and make sure you can trust him. The trainer and training program is up to you, but my personal favorite is Pat Parelli (Level 1 Partnership program) or Clinton Anderson!