Fictional practice horse

Atlas

Atlas is a fictional practice horse (Clydesdale) with a gentle, unhurried and patient personality. A good match for beginner riders practicing real skills step by step.

BeginnerClydesdale

Profile

Breed: Clydesdale
Rider level: Beginner
Disciplines: Trail Riding

Personality

GentleUnhurriedPatient

What you can practice

safe spacing with big horses
gentle leg brushing
calm leading

Recommended lessons

Safe Spaces: Where to StandLearn the safest places to stand and how to move around a horse.
Grooming Basics (Brush Order)Learn a simple brush order and where each tool is safe to use.
Leading: Stop, Start, TurnA step-by-step way to lead a horse calmly with safe spacing.

Daily care focus

Lower Leg Hair Care

How often: Weekly

Keeping lower legs clean helps prevent irritation.

Brush gently from top to bottom.
Check for mud stuck near the hoof.

Safety tip: Stay out of kicking range and move slowly.

Tools: Body Brush

Check Hooves

How often: Daily

Hooves can collect rocks and mud that cause discomfort.

Look for rocks or packed mud.
Tell an adult if you see cracks, heat, or swelling.

Safety tip: Stay close to the horse’s side and follow your instructor’s hoof-picking steps.

Tools: Hoof Pick