Question: I would like to know when starting young horses is it all right to use your future futurity horse/competition horse as turn back horses, and when is the right time to stop doing this. We have always used our youngsters in the corners and out the front, but as the horse has advanced we stopped doing this, but still would sit in the corners on them. What is the opinion of others, should you or shouldn't you use them.
Donna Flynn

Answer: Using your future futurity horses as turn back horses is OK in moderation. As you get closer to the Futurity it is a good idea to stop doing so. I would suggest to stop doing from March, but up then is OK.

Using your youngsters in the front and the corners first up and then just staying in the corners as the horse advances is pretty spot on, but if the horse is doing good work don't work them just for the sake of working them. Give them a reward for good work. If they aren't working well, keep on them.
Phil Dawson