Horse ball for horse training. This huge, green, 44 inch horse ball can assist you during ground work to desensitise your horse to objects moving around him.

Gradually after being allowed to approach the ball in his own time in a safe and controlled environment the horses confidence should improve as he becomes braver and more accustomed to the ball.

Many horses experience anxiety when faced with objects which move quickly around them causing them to shy or worse still bolt which can result in an accident for the handler or rider. The horse training ball enables you to work on building the horses confidence somewhere safe!

The horse will gradually become more confident as he gets used to things moving infront, to the side and behind. Eventually you should be able to roll the ball against the horse.

How long it takes for the horse to get used to the ball will vary from horse to horse with some horses it may take weeks but it is well worth the effort.

A confident horse is a much safer horse to ride and handle.

Introduce the ball to the horse slowly, do not throw the ball at or to the horse. Roll the ball away from the horse and allow him to follow behind. Encourage the horse to put his nose on it but do not force him, he will approach it when he is ready.

Always seek advice from a professional instructor when introducing new training methods to your horse.