# Young Horse Starts: avoiding common pitfalls

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Podcast: [Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mark-langley-horsemanship-solutions-for-partnership-272404)
Published: 2025-11-29T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/young-horse-starts-avoiding-common-pitfalls/
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## Resource

In this episode of Mark Langley’s Horsemanship Podcast, we explore common challenges faced by young, newly started horses, focusing on those that get easily frightened and those sensitive to girth pressure. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience starting over a thousand horses. We also discuss practical techniques for addressing these issues, including the use of belly ropes to help horses control pressure and improve their responsiveness. Tune in to learn how to create a positive training environment and avoid common pitfalls in horse training. Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

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