First “RIDE” 😍

I’m figuring out this filly more and more. She learns so fast that if you’re not getting in then out, you’re actually creating boredom. So I get in, take 2 steps forward, then get out. WOW Richard, I finally feel like I’m building a foundation of skill that I can take anywhere. So grateful. You are one of a kind. Thank you.  🤩 

A quick update on my 2 colts (now geldings) I've had them in for a little over a month, they've come leaps & bounds from when they first arrived. Completely untouched and feral. They had their first trims last week and my farrier was very impressed! They did amazing.  I work with them daily on everything and anything I can think of. They lead, tie , load, stand for farrier, bathe, hobble, and are now use to carrying something around on them ... a light cooler or blanket without panicking. I had them tied the other day for an hour and a half and they did excellent.  Didn't actually mean to leave them tied that long! I lost track of time working with my others. Glad to know they have some patience instilled in them.  I'm pleased with their progress and receiving a compliment from my farrier was the cherry on top. His exact words were I have clearly set these colts up for success.  Made my day because I tend to question my abilities too much and sometimes doubt myself. I need to quit that!  I'm excited for their futures. I have a 2 yr old coming home next week I had sent off to a colt starter for 60 days so he's going to be my next focus... continuing on with the progress they've made.  (Colt undersaddle is my 2 yr old, they started tracking the dummy on him) the other 2 are my yearlings. Next on my agenda is hauling all these colts around with my seasoned horse to barrel races and ropings to get them use to different sights and sounds. First time since I've bought my 4 horse trailer that all slots will be filled! Ought to be fun haha! 

When your off billet tears through several holes at once, you get to buy a new helmet!  She was doing great, trotting a single ground pole, when seemingly out of the blue she bolted.  She went left at the gate, and I didn't.  😂  I saw the torn off billet afterwards - maybe that's not what caused the ruckus, but it certainly did not help.  I'm getting too old for this junk, but it's a long way from my heart and nothing a little ibuprofen won't fix. 👍 

Sorry about commandeering the community, but I have so many questions and no idea what I am doing. My question is about the colt starting series. With the neck rope and the snaffle: sometimes you run it through the curb strap and sometimes through the bit. Could you explain what you are looking for in each method, when and why you would use these methods, and when the horse has the concept well enough to move on? I kinda get when the rope is through the bit that we are looking for give and softness to that side, but all I can figure about the strap is that it is a first step to feel and give to the bit. Would like to know what you are thinking and looking for. 

Please and thank you. 😀

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.

Hey there! I’m coming back to the B1 program after some time off and am loving all of the series. Just wanted to say thank you for the great content!! Can’t get enough of it and am excited to start using it with one new horse, and tune up the other guys. Thank you again! 

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?

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?

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.

Developing ... I bought an ulcer medicine from TSC just to see if it helped my horse. I started slowly (pinches). He has had 3 days of the full maintenance dose and .. I caught him outside on his own 2 times today!! I can't say it is a win because Marshall does have multiple personality disorder, but this is the first time since probably September that he was outside on his own. Hope I found a building block for us!!!

Just in case anyone else on here is wishing that their horse acted like a 'normal horse'. Me and my guy have been struggling with his anxiety and fear. He has free choice to go out or stay in his 20x30 shed and he has not chosen to go out on his own for a while. I will try to update to let you guys know if this change is permanent.