Richard Boatwright

Sep 22 at 05:54 PM

Hi Ronny,  Have you tried just following the little calves around?  Thats the best thing I've found for that kind of phobia.  If you can set it up where he can track a calf around the pen for a few minutes a few times a week, it should get him straightened out.  Let me know if that helps. Richard

Sep 19 at 01:56 PM

Lucas G Truax Wish I could.  Too many commitments!😕

Sep 19 at 06:24 AM

This looks like a blast!  🤠

Hi Amy,  I'm a believer in using legs, too.  I really think that a horse that is broke to your legs will take the changes easier.  That being said, I will usually go into the hackamore once they have mastered the snaffle.  If not the hackamore, then I'll use an Argentine snaffle (short shank).  Tom Balding makes a really good one.  Hope this helps!  Richard

Sep 16 at 12:28 PM

Aaron Olsonhows it going?  Any progress?

Sep 16 at 10:06 AM

Nikoletta Carzis Nice!  I love CA. 

Sep 13 at 08:15 PM

Aaron Olson I've had a few over the years that would have a momentary come-a-part somewhere between 30 and 60 days.  It always seemed to me that they decided they didn't want to be a saddle horse anymore and we'd have a rodeo that day.  Never had one turn over backwards, though.  I would say that he was cinch bound.  Maybe move him around some more next time.  As far as him being sore, It's your call, but giving him time off won't do either of you much good.  Unless, he's really hurt, of course.  I'd ground drive him some for the next few days and see if he tries to flip while your safe.  Richard

Sep 13 at 03:42 PM

Aaron Olson Well, I'm glad you didn't get hurt.  Did he have a chance to move around after you saddled him?  Sounds like he was cinch bound and didn't know what else to do.  What happened after the flip?

Sep 13 at 07:05 AM

Aaron Olson How many rides does he have?