As a rider, you are already a trainer. It is up to you to make sure that you are teaching your horse good things. The results will be self-evident. You have many resources at your disposal to become a good trainer to your horse. Take advantage of them. Read, watch videos, and learn as much as you can.

When you have learned to ride effectively, you may wish to try taking on the training of a young horse yourself someday. It's not a task for everybody. But for the serious-minded horseman, the experience and knowledge gained from turning a green youngster into a fine, safe riding mount is like earning a doctorate degree in horsemanship.

Maybe your old schoolmaster is getting a bit long in the tooth by now, and you want to start bringing up a younger mount to take his place when the time comes. The first time you undertake the training of a young horse, work under the guidance of an experienced trainer, someone who has already done it more than once. Backing a young horse that has never been ridden is a dangerous endeavor. Do not attempt anything alone.

Realize that your horses will never be perfect, nor will you ever be a perfect rider. But what you put into it is what you get out of it. Learning to communicate with horses is a long and winding journey, joyous for some, jolting for others. Visualize what you want to become, set goals, and seek out the people who can help you reach them.