How To Train A Horse To Neck Rein

Introduction

Good communication between you and your horse is the key to building a solid partnership. You can use neck reining, or directing a horse by using rein pressure on one side of the neck only, to communicate with him while riding in many different situations. Neck reining engages different muscles than other types of rein aids, so you’ll want to work with your horse on these skills before heading out on the trail. Here are some steps for training a horse to neck rein:

This is an important step to take before you start training your horse to neck rein.

You will need:

a rope
a whip (optional)
Start by asking your horse to walk towards you, and when they get close enough, grab their halter or lead rope with one hand while grabbing the end of the rope with your other hand. Hold both ends of this lead rope in one hand as well so that it’s nice and taught. Then, use that same hand that was holding onto both ends of the lead rope (and now has two hands on it) to gently tug on one side or another depending on which direction you want them to go in (an example would be if someone were standing directly behind your horse then they would want to go towards them). This should result in them moving away from where they were originally standing because they won’t want anything between themselves and whoever is behind them causing discomfort! To reinforce this behavior make sure not only do you hold onto said pieces but also give praise afterwards such as “good job” or even something like clapping together twice before letting go entirely.”

If you find your horse is not responding correctly, use a lot of leg cues to get him moving away from your leg as you direct him with the reins.

If you find your horse is not responding correctly, use a lot of leg cues to get him moving away from your leg as you direct him with the reins. When he moves away from you, give him a little bit more rein and continue this process until he understands that it’s better for him to run towards the pressure than away from it.

Direct your horse in a full circle in both directions using only your reins and legs.

The neck rein is created by holding the horse’s head in your hand and with your other hand, holding one end of the rein. The rein ends should be held high in your hand so that they are at the same level as your elbow.

Next, you need to direct your horse using only your legs and seat. This can be done by using one leg or both legs depending on what direction you want him to go in. For example, if you want him to go forward then use one leg but if you want him to go backwards then use two legs (one behind each side) so that he understands clearly what direction he needs to take without any confusion from confusing signals sent by his ears or eyes due to lack of clear communication between rider and horse

Start walking in a straight line on a loose rein while focusing on getting the horse to travel quietly.

To begin, walk in a straight line on a loose rein while focusing on getting the horse to travel quietly. This will be an important part of the training process and will help your horse learn that he should not expect any contact from you at all when walking. You may use a lot of leg cues to get him moving away from your leg and try not to pull or push on his head at first.

Make sure the horse is soft and supple throughout his body and focusing on you as he moves forward.

It is important that the horse is soft and supple throughout his body. It’s also important that he is focused on you as he moves forward. You want him to be relaxed, quiet and responsive.

Use one hand on the reins only, giving slight cues with your fingers along the way, until you are satisfied with the response.

Use one hand on the reins only, giving slight cues with your fingers along the way, until you are satisfied with the response.
Don’t pull hard on the reins; if you do this, your horse may learn to resist rather than yield to pressure.
Don’t pull too hard on the reins; if you do this, your horse will become resistant and may eventually pull back from neck reining altogether

When riding a trail ride or working cattle, use both hands on the reins to maintain control at all times.

When riding a trail ride or working cattle, use both hands on the reins to maintain control at all times. Do not let any slack develop in your handholds. If you are riding in an arena and are unable to use both hands, such as when grooming your horse or working with other riders, tie one rein around a ring on the saddle horn. This will help keep the horse from getting too far ahead of you should he decide to walk away from you while tied up in his stall or while being led back into its stall after being ridden outside.

Neck reining engages different muscles than other types of rein aids.

Neck reining is a very effective way to control the horse. It’s also a good way to keep control of the horse, and it’s an excellent method for communicating with him.

Conclusion

These steps will help you train your horse to neck rein, but it takes practice and persistence. Don’t get frustrated if it takes some time before you have a fully responsive horse. It might take a while for both of you to get the hang of this new way of communicating with each other so be patient!