Horse training looks so cool, but I know almost nothing about it.
Yes, it seems interesting but I don't have much expertise since I have never owned a horse. It would be nice to teach one to perform in certain ways.
What are some common things horses are trained to do?
I would say usually they are trained for activities like horse racing and therapeutic riding for those with disabilities.
I never thought about horses being trained for therapeutic reasons, that's really intersting.  Can you tell me more about it?
Horse training
Horse training refers to a variety of practices that teach horses to perform certain behaviors when commanded to do so by humans. Horses are trained to be manageable by humans for everyday care as well as for equestrian activities from horse racing to therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
Historically, horses were trained for warfare, farm work, sport and transport. Today, most horse training is geared toward making horses useful for a variety of recreational and sporting equestrian pursuits. Horses are also trained for specialized jobs from
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