The time it takes for your horse to learn a new trick will depend on several things. These include age, temperament, attitude and previous training (both yours and the horse’s).
How long to learn a trick?
Also horses are very much like people in that they learn at different speeds and they find some things easier or more enjoyable than others.
WHERE you practice your horse trick training can have a big impact on how quickly your horse learns new tricks. If you train your horse in an area where they are relaxed and comfortable they will learn much quicker and retain more of what you teach them.
Introducing a new trick object
To really get the most out of your trick training sessions your horse needs to be focussed on you and what you are trying to teach them. The worst place to teach your horse tricks is in an area where they are unsure and constantly looking around. A horse that is nervous and worried has very little ability to learn new things. All their attention is focussed on what is going on around them and not on you.
Try and practice your trick training in an area familiar to your horse. I use a small yard that serves as my training area and is also the area I feed my horse. He is very comfortable and relaxed in this area. He is in the right frame of mind and he is focused on what I am teaching him – he isn’t worried about his surroundings. Once my horse is completely accomplished at doing a particular trick I will then practice in other areas.
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