I have a question regarding how to introduce your young horse to more speed/pressure?  I have a horse that’s a coming 5 yr old and I feel like he has a good foundation however being rode as a ranch horse they aren’t exposed to a lot high speed moments…lol. What are good things to help him develop performance under pressure of speed? 

So, I have a coming 2 yr old that I would like to start using your ES20 as a guide.  Is there a cut and dried set a videos that walks you through each day? I tried to look through the Naches set of videos, is that where I would find each day?

Thanks, this colt is a nice one and I want to put a good start on him. Also, what are your thoughts on desensitizing colts?  Do you bring in tarps and all that stuff or do you just expose them to new things as you train them?  

3 King bred fillies started with the ES20 colt starting program and the ES20 snaffle bit series. Love all your videos/series. Looking forward to the ES20 rope horse series! 

I struggle with keeping things organized on this community page. If you guys have asked a question and didn't get an answer, it could be that I couldn't find it or you couldn't see the answer easily. Go ahead and shoot us an email at info@b1horsemanship.com if you don't get an answer within a day or two. Thanks for your patience!

I have a 14 yo mare that is totally insecure. She follows RIGHT on my heels (she will step on them sometimes) and wants to be right next to me. But she is TOTALLY distracted with everything around her. She doesn't know where to focus. The only time I can get her to have her eyes on me and fill attention is if she's right at me right shoulder. I'm trying to do the colt starting program with her but I can't get her off me to work with her. If I do get her moving she won't stop. She just runs in circles indefinitely. I think lesson one is even too much for her. She is always guessing then double guessing what she should do. 

She's NOTHING like Neches😅😭

Who's been watching the latest ES20?  Is it working for you?

Intro to Cow Horse Clinic! 

For those of you interested in attending a B1Horsemanship clinic in the Northeast, Mr. Boatwright will be holding an event in Pennsylvania! Contact/registration information is in the flyer.

Here's some random pics of the Canadian Ranch where I'm spending my summer.  These horses are sure getting an education!

Richard. I’m interested in your opinion on starting a 2 year old? I have an ottb (who was obviously started as a two year old….. with all the battle scars to prove it.) I also have a 2 year old qh cross that was started at 2 who is doing amazing. She was ridden under saddle for short rides <15minutes at a time 2-3 days a week consistently for a month or so. Very differently from how a 2 year old racehorse is trained (2 hrs on the walker and sometimes up to 1-2 hrs under saddle depending on the trainer.) 

There’s a lot of info out there that suggests lightly riding two year olds actually strengthens their bone development. My vet concurs. You’ve started way more horses than my vet though….. So, I’d really like your personal opinion on the topic (before I start lightly riding her 2-3 times a week myself?) 

For those of you interested in attending a B1Horsemanship clinic in the Northeast, Mr. Boatwright will be holding an event in Pennsylvania September 21-22! Contact/registration information is in the flyer. In addition to the two-day clnic there is the opportunity for 1 on 1 lessons and training the 19th and 20th!