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Still, when reeducation or restarting is deemed necessary, many folks end up using a sort of shotgun approach to the process. They often put the horse in a catchall “program” if you will, in which an attempt is made to address any and all issues the horse may have through the mechanics of various repetitive training techniques. Some of these techniques might include daily desensitization of the horse (sacking out) with flags, plastic bags, or noises, monotonous lateral flexion while being ridden or on the ground, constant disengagement of the hind- or forequarters, liberty or round-pen work done over and over, and so on.

This type of “program” training can be very effective for the right horses with the right issues. But for some horses with substantial emotional or physical issues—along with training issues—this type of training can, and often does, serve only to make matters worse. It is for this reason that I feel whenever we are working with horses that may be candidates for restarting on any level, it is imperative that we take a hard look at the horse’s true individual needs, rather than simply trying to fit him into some preconceived one size fits all training regimen.