Circle Y Saddle! 14" seat! No reserve! |
Circle Y Western Trail Saddle 15" Seat Custom Made |
Used 16" Circle Y #3001 Park and Trail Saddle |
15" Circle Y Show/Trail/All-Around Saddle |
15" Used Circle Y Reining Trophy Saddle from NCRHA |
17" Circle Y Flex Tree Trail Saddle Model 5405 |
Circle Y Flex Tree TOPEKA Trail Saddle #1651 |
15" CIRCLE Y PLEASURE/TRAIL SADDLE |
15 1/2" Circle Y Show Saddle |
Hard to Find *Wide* 16" Circle Y Park and Trail Saddle |
16 " CIRCLE Y PARK & TRAIL ~ CORDURA SADDLE |
Circle Y Western Pleasure Equitation Saddle |
Circle Y Show Saddle |
15" CIRCLE Y TRAIL SADDLE ~ PLUS, HORSE TACK/SUPPLIES! |
Western Saddle Circle Y Show Barrel 15" |
15" Circle Y Oasis Arabian Trail Saddle with Tack Set |
14" Circle Y Barrel Racing Saddle NEW!!! |
15" Circle Y Show Saddle, Dark oil |
Mint Condition Circle Y Show Saddle |
Circle Y Western Synthetic Saddle - 17" - Black |
Circle Y Velocity Flex-Lite Tree Barrel Saddle 15" |
Circle Y Western Show Saddle 15" Equitation Seat |
Brand New Circle Y High Horse Saddle |
Used 15" Circle Y Western Saddle |
Beautiful 16" Circle Y Show Saddle Black Silver Gold !! |
Circle Y Marlene Eddleman Barrel Saddle ~ NICE! |
CIRCLE Y FLEX LITE BARREL SADDLE |
Bob Marshall Circle Y Treeless Sport/Barrel Saddle 16" |
Circle Y 15.5" Western Equitation Show Saddle |
Circle Y 15.5 Western Show Saddle |
COLT CIRCLE Y SHOW HALTER FOR WESTERN SHOW SADDLE SET |
Circle Y of Yoakum Roping & Ranch Western Saddle |
Circle Y Show Saddle 15" |
CIRCLE Y SHOW SADDLE HANDMADE SERIES |
Circle Y Select Show Saddle Brand New Closeout 2949 |
Used 16" Circle Y Flex 2 Park and Trail Saddle FQHB |
Circle Y Saddle Marked Yoakum, Texas Vintage Saddle |
Used 15" Circle Y Show/Trail Saddle |
BEAUTIFUL HAND TOOLED CIRCLE Y 15" SADDLE GR8 |
New Circle Y Denver Limited Edition Silver Horn Saddle! |
15 1/2" Circle Y Reining Horse Saddle |
Circle Y Park & Trail High Horse Saddle New Never Used |
Excellent NBHA Circle Y Barrel Racing Saddle 14" 15" |
Bob Marshall Sports Saddle by Circle Y |
CIRCLE Y Marlene Eddleman Barrel Racing Saddle 14 seat |
CIRCLE Y EQUITATION SHOW SADDLE |
16" Circle Y Western Saddle w/matching breast collar |
Circle Y Bob Marshall Treeless Barrel Racing Saddle NR |
CIRCLE Y Western Saddle - 15" - Silver - BEAUTIFUL! |
Circle Y Cantle Saddle Bag - Brown |
Circle Y Park and Trail Horse Saddle. Used. 16" seat! |
Circle Y 15" Western Saddle + Headstall~Unusual Tooling |
New Circle Y Park and Trail 17 Saddle |
Circle Y 16" Equitation Saddle; NO RESERVE |
Vintage, 1966 Circle Y Saddle, Size 15, Nice! NEW Cond. |
Excellent Condition 14" Circle Y Arabian Show Saddle |
Circle Y Roping Saddle, 16", Semi-QH Bars |
SADDLE CIRCLE Y FLEX LITE 2 TREE WESTERN TRAIL PACKAGE |
Circle Y Show/Equitation 15.5 Seat Dark Oil Saddle |
Circle Y Silver Laced Breastcollar for Western Saddle |
Circle Y Western trail saddle 17" |
CIRCLE Y WESTERN SHOW SADDLE |
Double J show saddle good as circle y |
16" Circle Y Saddle with cinch, headstall, and reigns |
Bob Marshall Sports Saddle Circle Y Horses |
Circle Y Saddle Carry Bag - Black |
Circle Y 14" Flex Lite Tree Barrel Western Trail Saddle |
Custom Hand Painted Circle Y Velocity Barrel Saddle |
Circle Y Softee Trail Saddle |
NEW! CIRCLE Y Mississippi Trail GaiterTrail Saddle 16" |
Rare Buckstitch Circle Y Pleasure Saddle |
17" Circle Y Trail Saddle NICE!!! |
CIRCLE Y CUSTOM EQUITATION SADDLE 18" dark oil, +++COND |
Circle Y Trail Western Dark Oil Saddle Youth -14" Seat |
Circle Y Insulated Saddle Bag- BLACK-NWT |
New Circle Y Model 2603 Sagebrush 16" Seat Saddle |
Chisholm Flex Lite Trail Saddle 2375 16" Circle Y #33 |
New Circle Y Model 1653 Shawnee Flex 16" Seat Saddle |
Circle Y 15" Western Pleasure Show Silver Trail Saddle |
Circle Y Saddle Equestrian or Western Pleasure 15" Seat |
Circle Y Mojave Arabian Flex 15" Western Saddle |
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What Should a Two-Year-Old Horse Know?
When your horse turns two, you can finally consider beginning his training to be a riding horse. Assuming that he already knows the basics of being led and tied, he is now mature enough to handle light work, and real training.
It is possible to begin training your two-year-old to longe. While it may seem simple, longing can be quite hard on a young horse's joints, so be careful not to use too small a circle, or to longe for an extended amount of time. Instead, use short sessions, starting at a walk, and slowly progressing to trot work. Most two-year-olds are not yet balanced enough to manage a canter on a longe line, so it is better to avoid canter work for now.
As you teach your youngster voice commands, consider teaching him to free longe. As a yearling, it was more of a game, but by two, you should be able to start asking for specific transitions while free. If you are using a decent sized arena, you can also begin asking for some canter work. Avoid cantering in small round pens if possible as it is too hard on a baby's joints.
Another good idea is to introduce your two-year-old to tack. He can learn to wear a saddle and bridle without too much difficulty. Take your time introducing new equipment, and make sure to put it on securely so that it does not slip or irritate him. Free longing and longing in tack is a great way to get him used to working with a saddle and bridle.
Two year olds are full of energy and need to keep their minds busy. Another great way to prepare your horse for being ridden is to teach him how to long line. Long lining is when you use two long lines, or reins, so that you can drive your horse from behind or from the middle of a circle, so that he learns basic rein aids. This will set you well ahead of the game when it comes to backing him when he is three.
Continue taking your youngster for walks around the property and taking him out to shows for visits. These are great ways to accustom him to going new places and to learn to trust you no matter where he is.
It is best to leave backing your horse until he is three years old. Many horses are started under saddle at two, and do fine, but it is easy to go too far too fast when you start that young. If you can't resist getting on his back, stick to riding at a walk, and keep the sessions short.
Two-year-olds are still very young, and need a lot of turnout and free time. Don't over work him, or he could become sour. He will have plenty of years of hard work ahead of him. Let him enjoy his youth as much as possible.
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