Starting a young horse from scratch can be such a rewarding experience, even more so if you're starting off with a new-born foal. Like a fresh sheet of paper, you get to decide how he will be interacted with, what his environment will be like, how he will be introduced to training. Having that measure of control can be great, but also a bit daunting. There are things that we can do very early in life to ensure our horses have a long and healthy career right from the start. Here are a few tips on managing youngsters to facilitate future success.

Working with youngsters is a big responsibility as the early experiences can set the stage for the horse's wellbeing later in life. This is why we have to take care to avoid some common pitfalls.

Even though they are not in work, foals and youngsters still benefit from bodywork. Solving minor issues ca prevent bigger problems further down the line.