Are they safe? Will my horse pull back? How can I teach him to cross-tie without any issues? For me, the answer comes down to this: If you approach cross-tying with a training mindset and set the horse up for success with the foundational preparation he needs beforehand.

Giving horses treats and when to do so is a highly debated topic that many horse owners have different opinions about. Some people give their horses treats all the time or use it as an integral part of their training.