Just wanted to say I’m really enjoying this site. I’ve ridden for a long time and always wanted to start a colt and this year was the year. I watched all of your colt starting videos multiple times and started on the journey. So far, I’ve done 3 weeks of ground work and have 4 rides to date. All has gone very well up to this point. I’m developing a very willing partner. I really appreciate your content and look forward to learning more and continuing on the journey. 

Quick (hopefully) question on roping and horse position. Background: 3 man roping - I've headed and dallied a steer and it is on my rope side moving right to left (toward the head of my horse).  What's the appropriate movement to reposition my horse as the steer goes past the head of my horse? A couple options I've tried are 1)Step his shoulders over right to left and 2) step his hindquarters over left to right. Thanks!

Hi Richard,

I bought a 12 hr old quarter horse in Nov ‘22. The more my daughter and I have been around him the more bad habits he seems to exhibit. He bit my daughter’s hand when she was tying him up, and then reared up breaking his halter after being tied to the trailer. I’m new to this, but was wondering if I should start all over again with lounging as you did with Elvis (desensitizing him with the flag). The previous owner said he was “broke”. What is the best way to build trust with him? Just looking for solutions so my daughter and I can have a great horse. Thank you for your videos and expertise and look forward to learning more. ~Zak

Sir, currently going through your colt starting series', I'm assuming your introducing cinch/flank pressure via a rope before throwing that saddle on the first time? Also, is there a reason you don't run a breast collar when introducing the first rides? I'm thinking of it as a safety aspect to keep that saddle centered up or is it not common to see that?

Appreciate your time and effort with the site.

-Jared

Do you have any more Elvis videos? Or any other colt you’ve started? Just wondering if you follow them through their first 30 days?

Do you guys have any sweatshirts?

What is the purpose of roping a colt? Is it just to desensitize? I’ve roped a colt to catch them. But usually when I have them comfortable with being caught I don’t rope them. What does “sacked out” mean?

Hello Friends, I hope each of you are well and enjoying your Christmas Eve. Like most of the country, we are currently having a bit of a cold spell which made chores this morning a beast. I know some of you are having record low temps so I thought I'd reach out and check on y'all. What's your current temperature? Lowest temp gets a free B1 hat!

Richard,

I was curious about the reasoning behind your backhanded flag work. If you're moving a horse to the left, you have the flag in your left hand. Its counter to what I do. I was wondering if its just a preference or if there is a functional purpose for it.

Thanks

I have a gelding that pulls back and is scared of a spray bottle in front of his shoulders. What’s the best thing I can do to help him get over it?