Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

When it comes to catching horses (wild or domestic), you are much more likely to succeed if you think and act like a wild horse. You must mimic body language for the horse to understand your intentions.

Note that "wild" is a horse that is very difficult to catch, not a mustang.

Steps

1. 1 Be calm and collected. Horses are good at transmitting human emotions, so if they feel that you are afraid or nervous, they will also begin to feel fear and irritation.
2. 2 Walk slowly towards the horse and avoid eye contact, as predators usually look into the horse's eyes. Speak calmly and do not make any sudden movements that might scare the horse. Try to walk sideways - this is the most appropriate position.
3. 3 When you are very close to the horse, slowly and calmly praise it so it will feel calmer. Gently move closer and closer to her. When you are close enough to pet the horse, slowly and carefully place your fingers together and try to touch the neck (be sure to put your fingers together, otherwise the horse will think you are a predator). Stroke the animal gently on the neck, and remember to talk to him in a calm and friendly tone.
4. 4 Let the horse sniff your hand. If this horse knows you, a familiar scent can comfort him.
5. 5 When you are sure that the horse recognizes you and will not resist, slowly and carefully place the reins on the head, do not forget to stroke the animal and talk to him.
6. 6 Try walking up to the horse and gently stroking the back. If the horse allows you to do this, you can safely saddle it.

Tips

• Use the natural attitude technique. To saddle a horse, you need to gain its trust. If you are trying to touch the animal's neck and it retreats or gets angry, stop. Remove your hand and wait, then try again. Eventually, the horse will understand that you do not want to harm it, and will allow you to saddle yourself.
• Try learning your horse's body language. This will help you understand how horses communicate with each other in the herd.
• Old trick: if you have another horse, rub his head. They are found on the inside of the leg. Rub the pasterns in your palms to give your skin the scent of another horse. Now try to approach the horse, the other horse's scent should mask your own.Note: If you do not know how to safely rub the dough without harming the animal, it is better to leave this idea behind.
• Hide the muzzle behind your back, and then, as you approach the horse, slowly try to put it on.

Warnings

• The horses are very strong. They can weigh up to 500 kg! The horse can kill you with one blow. One wrong move on your part and you risk being trampled underfoot. Be very careful!
• Be careful when approaching a mare with a foal. The mare will do everything to protect her foal if she senses danger. She can kick, bite and even call for help from other members of the herd.
• Foals seem cute and cute, but only if you are at a safe distance from them. Mares will try to protect their offspring at all costs.
• Wild horses are VERY aggressive and you may regret catching them.
• You can ask someone to help you, but avoid a big crowd, otherwise the horse will get scared and run away.
• Do not approach the horse from behind or in front. Do it from the side.
• Wild horses, like deer, are easily frightened by everything in the world.
• Horses' legs are very fragile, so do not create a situation in which the animal would be injured. Don't hurt their limbs.
• Wild horses behave wildly. Until you gain the animal's trust, it is best not to try to ride it.
• Don't try to lure the horse with a treat. This can cause other horses to become aggressive and hurt you.
• Know exactly where private land is and where it is not.

What do you need

• Ropes (just in case)
• LOTS of patience