Hi, my name is Randi. I have an APHA gelding that is 2 turning 3 next May. I have a horse show in September and I was wondering if it was too early to take my horse and walk/trot the barrels. If this is to early would you be able to tell me when I should start training him. Thanks so much for your time.
Randi
We generally do not start a horse on the barrels until they are 3 yrs. old. They are much more physically mature as a 3 yr old and better able to withstand the stress that turning puts on their immature bone structure. I would just ride my horse in the pasture and on the trails and get a good basic foundation on him as a two yr old.
Martha Wright
