Water Crossings with Your Equine

Does your horse cross water easily, or do they say “Nope. Nada. Not gonna do it”?

Training Tips

Tip 1

Do a trail ride with a group. Go through the water when your horse is nice and convinced the other horses are their best friends. Have them go through the water and “leave them”. The fear of being alone can sometimes help your horse muster up the courage for that initial step.

Warning

Sometimes that first step is an energetic leap.

Tip 2

Ponying a young horse with an experienced horse across the water is another option.

Warning

Do not dally if you are inexperienced at dallying. That’s a good way to lose a finger.

If you have a big issue with water crossings, hire a trainer or take a specific lesson.