Traits of a sound Field Trial horse Field Trial Horses Traits of a sound Field Trial horse Able to handle Cap/Blank guns at close range Birds flying past and into them Horses running past Dogs running past, under and into them

Environmental challenges Field Trial Horses Environmental challenges Whistles Yelling Riding alone Leaving a crowd Crowded conditions Grazing on a tie out Mud

Environmental challenges Field Trial Horses Environmental challenges ATV’s Bridges Rocks High weeds Thick cover Water Mud, and lots of mud

Traits of a sound Field Trial horse Field Trial Horses Traits of a sound Field Trial horse Ground Manners Standing still while mounting/dismounting Standing next to the trailer Standing when other horses leave Politely eating next to other horses Ground tie

The training usually takes 2-3 years. Field Trial Horses If able to handle all the above, Then they earn the title “A bomb proof horse” The training usually takes 2-3 years.