It’s Ask Martin Monday! This week, Martin addresses how to deal with horses who have had rocky pasts.

Question: “Sadly there are horses out there who have had their spirits broken due to abuse, wrong start, extremely desensitized, etc. When or if you have ever encountered this, have you been able to restore it? If so how do you go about it?”

Martin: “Regardless of what misfortune the horse has had, good experiences are the most important thing for them. Some horses may not recover to their full potential, had they not been abused, but good experiences will likely keep them from declining. Whether we are trying to train a horse or maintain a horse, the horse will reflect the quality of the handling.”

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