Really enjoyed the rollback videos! I will have to watch those 8-10 more times to sink all the information into my head! I have a couple questions:

1) Did you ever use the fence to help teach or clean up the rollback? I know if you are too close to the fence when you try it you can unbalance your horse and/or lose forward motion. The steps I learned were in the same order: stop, ask direction, open leg, switch pockets. Just wondering your about thoughts and experience. 

2) What point in Caddy's (sp) riding training did you think she was ready? What was she doing well that it was time to take it to the next level?

QUESTION/SUGGESTION: Could you add an "Equipment List" video or description to each training section/video? Example, in the Magnolia Video 2 you introduce a neck rope and mention it is 1/2" double braided poly but not how long it is.  Not a huge deal but I had to search back to even find the above info. Great program and I appreciate the breakdowns! Thank you.

Are you guys aware of the Horse Protection Act?  It's a bill that has been passed in the US and it's going to have some serious effects on us and our horses.

Richard Boatwright I have a question for you. I watched your videos on teaching a horse to lead properly. I definitely need to work on this with my horse as he is all over the place. I don’t have an arena to work with him and when I do lead him he is always trying to snack on the nearby grass. Will the techniques from your leading video help with stopping him from trying to eat or is there anything else I can do?

Who's using the ES20 Snaffle Bit Basics program?  

Hey Richard I have started the 20 days, and have learned a lot.  Looking back at some of the other colts I have started I believe that I clucked and pushed too much and didn't release that pressure fast enough.  Thanks for that lesson.

On another not how long of a rope do you use for the neck rope that you run through the snaffle bit?  And where do you tie the knot for your hand to stop or is it different depending on the horse?

How's the ES20 Rope horse series coming? Looking forward to that one. 

Lucas Truax How's the turn around coming?  Any progress?

So today I took the plunge and decided I was far enough advanced to get on Stanley my rising 3 Shire/Vanner (Cob) gelding - he is having an operation Wednesday to remove a blind wolf tooth so thought I would have a ride before his recovery period so he can ponder things, unfortunately I can’t upload the video here, Richard Boatwright when you try it only allows uploading of your videos and not from our library! 

Well it went well, went through basics as per normal then put weight in the stirrup a few times, he did walk off but I recall Richard saying it’s not really an issue at this stage, on the 4th time I committed and swung my leg over and we were off! 

Only a couple of minutes riding around or so, a couple of nice 1 rein stops and moving away, he took it all in his stride, lots more ground driving to do as he will be by nature more woe than go as we say in the UK but over the moon with the big lad.

My aim is to once recovered to have him sufficiently backed to bring him to Richard’s clinic in the UK in May to help bring him on, not sure yet if I will be riding or my better half but as I’m more confident than her I decided to throw my leg over today, even though this is the first youngster or any horse for that matter I’ve done a 1st ride on! 

My big worry was I am too big for him at present but he seemed to deal with it all, he is 14.3h and I am 6ft 1”.

Will try to get a couple more rides before his operation 

So I sent my 4 year old mare to a colt starter and she was just not the right fit for the program. She became violent and out of control. I started watching your videos since I had given hope. After some medication and starting from scratch with your videos I’m happy to say my little mare is making much progress. I sat on her bareback today, and we worked on just walking, halting and some trotting, and if she got quick I was able to turn her into a circle without any dramatics or arguments from her. She has become much more willing with your method and the hormone therapy. She seems to respond so much better and actually look for me when she gets nervous or flustered. We are still working on the commandments but happy to say we are on #5 and for the last few weeks we’ve kept all 4 feet on the ground at all times! Hopefully we can get to the next commandment soon!

Really appreciate the videos, the advice and the inspiration!