Raise a confident & happy horse through sensitive training! Correct training follows from knowledge of how horses develop physically mentally & behaviourally. A horse which has been treated incorrectly as a foal may never be reliable. It may be prone to suspicion & panic reactions throughout its entire life. A well-trained foal is much easier to back & its first hack will be a less risky undertaking. In addition to the essential basic knowledge the author offers tips & suggestions to ensure the successful training of your foal: Imprint training first learning steps learning with mother weaning the foal problems of adolescence obedience & discipline first gymnastic exercises initial backing.