Thoroughbred breaking is a centuries-old practice that has, in recent times, come under much controversy. Animal lovers around the world have started to look at thoroughbred breaking and question its ethics, need and effect on horses.
This is not a negative thing in the slightest, as humans, we should continuously re-evaluate our societal practices to ensure they are genuinely in line with what is right.
While thoroughbred breaking may consist of certain aspects that could be considered harsh towards the horse, if done correctly, thoroughbred breaking will only ever benefit your horse.
This is not a negative thing in the slightest, as humans, we should continuously re-evaluate our societal practices to ensure they are genuinely in line with what is right.
While thoroughbred breaking may consist of certain aspects that could be considered harsh towards the horse, if done correctly, thoroughbred breaking will only ever benefit your horse.
The Thoroughbred Breaking Process
Here are the six stages that make up the thoroughbred breaking process:
When broken down into these stages and laid out in front of us, we can see that thoroughbred breaking is a scientific process created to adjust your horse to the act of being ridden. As a horse owner, we know that your love for your horse outweighs any goal to have them ridden.
If you are on the fence as to whether or not you should put your thoroughbred through a breaking in, we are here to assure you that the process is not only humane but also a necessity if you want to be able to share the honour of horse riding with your thoroughbred.
As for thoroughbreds that are destined for racing, if they are to make it to thoroughbred pre-training, the first step in achieving that goal is breaking in. Unfortunately, you cannot skip past this process if you ever plan on having your horse ready for the races, as any jockey, no matter how well trained he is, will not be able to win a race with a horse that refuses or isn't adjusted to riding.
Glenrae Thoroughbreds is a family-owned operation that is passionate and dedicated to the health, training and breeding of thoroughbreds in New South Wales. Operating for 21 years, we have built up a facility for horses that can house them, groom them and train them to the utmost best ability of any stud. Every single member of our team has an immense and personal love for thoroughbreds. This is an advantage to any horse under our care as our team is not only qualified to groom and care for your horses, they have an abundant amount of experience and love that supports a calm and healthy breaking in process.
If you have any further enquiries about Glenrae Thoroughbreds or our breaking in and pre-training process do not hesitate to head to the 'Contact Us' page and send us an email. One of our team members will get back to you and assist in any way they can.
Here are the six stages that make up the thoroughbred breaking process:
- The necessary process of gaining control over the horse's movement on the ground to maintain the calmness of the horse.
- The introduction and familiarisation of the rider to the horse and getting the horse comfortable with the rider on its back.
- Train the horse in signals to control speed and direction of the during riding.
- Introducing and familiarising the horse with a saddle and girth.
- Ride for the first time with the saddle on the horse.
- Riding the horse in different areas and circumstances and practising calmness and control.
When broken down into these stages and laid out in front of us, we can see that thoroughbred breaking is a scientific process created to adjust your horse to the act of being ridden. As a horse owner, we know that your love for your horse outweighs any goal to have them ridden.
If you are on the fence as to whether or not you should put your thoroughbred through a breaking in, we are here to assure you that the process is not only humane but also a necessity if you want to be able to share the honour of horse riding with your thoroughbred.
As for thoroughbreds that are destined for racing, if they are to make it to thoroughbred pre-training, the first step in achieving that goal is breaking in. Unfortunately, you cannot skip past this process if you ever plan on having your horse ready for the races, as any jockey, no matter how well trained he is, will not be able to win a race with a horse that refuses or isn't adjusted to riding.
Glenrae Thoroughbreds is a family-owned operation that is passionate and dedicated to the health, training and breeding of thoroughbreds in New South Wales. Operating for 21 years, we have built up a facility for horses that can house them, groom them and train them to the utmost best ability of any stud. Every single member of our team has an immense and personal love for thoroughbreds. This is an advantage to any horse under our care as our team is not only qualified to groom and care for your horses, they have an abundant amount of experience and love that supports a calm and healthy breaking in process.
If you have any further enquiries about Glenrae Thoroughbreds or our breaking in and pre-training process do not hesitate to head to the 'Contact Us' page and send us an email. One of our team members will get back to you and assist in any way they can.