1. 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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.