So, I'd liken my little filly the most to Ike, with her visceral responses to things.  When will you have more videos of jumpy Mr. Ike, and how you've worked with and through his nature of being jumpy and suspicious?  Thank you!

I'll use this post to add a little brag though, I rode the filly on Sunday and other than her (pretty standard) initial "ahhh!" when you first sit up there, she did great - even with my neighbors hooting, hollerin', and blowing off fire extinguishers.  Free desensitizing clinic!  :)

I'd like to start some traditions on here starting with acknowledging birthdays.  You guys game?  Post your birthday and we'll send out a gift when it comes around.  I'll start, December 2.  

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday morning!  

Anybody here planing on or thinking about going to Richard's Colorado clinic?

Richard Boatwright It is almost spring here in Indiana. The horses are fresh and as we start riding again I am looking for groundwork exercises or exercises to just see where my horses minds are at before I get in the saddle. 

I am watching your snaffle bit series currently and loving it but what exercises or checks do you do to help ensure your horse has gotten the fresh off before you get on?  

It feels like spring around here.  Anyone else enjoying the weather?

Is there a video on teaching flying lead changes on here, I looked around the video library but didn't see anything. Maybe I'm missing it. That is one area on my horse that I'm currently struggling with.  I've watched several videos and listened to a few other trainers but curious if you touch on that here. 

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. 👍