I have a seven month old Arab filly that I’d like to
teach to pony as I begin conditioning my mustang in the coming months for
our first LDs and competition. Since I’m a newbie and never ponied
before, I’d appreciate some advice. I’d like to know the
following: at what age should I wait before teaching her to pony? What
is the trail distance I should limit her to the first year? I expect to
do the initial training of both the filly and the mustang in my round
pen. What techniques should I use to assure that my mustang doesn’t
fear ponying the filly? What can I do to assure her safety so he doesn’t
kick back at her? Are there any written or video references you might
suggest on teaching horses to pony? What have I forgotten to ask?
Thanx for your help.
