Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Horses > Horse Training > Finding Professional Help New horse owners can greatly benefit by finding professional assistance in caring for, training and riding horses. Showmanship at Halter Where ever horses are bought or sold, a horseman attempts to fit his horse and set him up squarely on his feet and legs so that the horse can be presented to his best advantage to the perspective buyer. Therefore it is essential to understand the basic skills of fitting and showing a horse at halter. Horsemanship Horsemanship is more than a class in a horse show. It is the ability of a horseman to ride and handle his horse properly and in balance. Controlling Your Horse with Rhythm An attentive rider can use the rhythm of a horse's gait to influence speed and direction while riding.  more articles... Being Responsive to Your Horse To respond properly to a horse, a rider must be able to recognize and understand what the animal is doing. Teaching Youth to Ride by Feel One of the most difficult tasks facing an instructor is teaching a student to feel and react to the horse's movement and responses. Riders who do not feel the horse's errors are unable to react correctly in a timely manner to the horse.