In this series – I will walk you through how we start a long yearling under saddle. She’s a gentle, kind soul. We have handled two other siblings to her that were the same way. This makes her a perfect candidate for, Zoe, my new assistant to learn from.
I don’t like to use the word, “broke – or “I broke this horse”. Using the terms started and educated feel better to me. I don’t want a “broke” horse; one that is educated, yes. Honestly, we all want/need a thinking horse. One that has learned to learn. A horse that is educated is easier and better to ride. We as the riders also need to do the work to improve ourselves for the horse. A rideable horse isn’t always an educated horse.
In this first video here, we will show you some saddle preparation. And in subsequent videos continue to walk you through the process. We are planning to run this series 3 days a week through completion. I hope you find it helpful. This is type of content you’ll gain access to with a membership to OTTU which includes all my courses!
These videos are about 20 days in – She wasn’t one of the best halter broke colts we’ve had in to handle, so we spent some time getting her good on the end of the lead rope.
The questions we address today that many folks have when starting a colt:
- Can she kick me?
- Why is she so close?
The Videos
Thoughts to take with you to the barn:
-Is my horse solid on the ground?
-How does my horse feel on the end of the leadrope?
-Can my horse be still?
-Would they rather be still than move out?
-How effective is my energy?
I hope you enjoyed today’s videos and as always, shout out your questions via comments!