The way a horse is trained and treated in its first two years--along with its inborn traits--determines how it will behave for the rest of its life. This book is full of useful information about the physical, behavioral, and mental development of the young horse and sets out the correct way of training a horse to be responsive, safe, and enjoyable to ride. Training Your Foal contains all the essential knowledge, tips, and suggestions to ensure the successful training of your foal, including: Imprint training First learning steps Learning with mother Weanlings and yearlings First public appearances Sexual maturity Weaning the foal Problems of adolescence Obedience and discipline First gymnastic exercises First mounting the young horse And more This is truly an invaluable reference book for all horse owners, horse breeders, and anyone rearing a foal.