Richard Boatwright

Jan 07 at 07:48 AM

Hi Rob, Good to hear from you. Most of the horses we deal with are young, but the principles are really the same. It's just that the older the habit, the harder it is to break. I'll see if I can find an older one with a bad habit so I can video it. I might just have one!🤠 Have a great day

Commented on Backhanded flag work

Jan 06 at 05:39 AM

Hi Mike, That is a good question. Horses will generally travel forward easier if they are moving around behind the person on the ground. Keeping the flag low and across my body allows the horse the freedom to come around behind me. Most horses, if given the option, would prefer to approach a human from behind or from the side at an oblique angle so I find that posture relaxes MOST horses. Keep in mind, I don't disengage their hindquarters. I prefer to teach them to stop straight and having the flag across my body gives me the added option of unfolding my arms to use the flag as an aid in stopping the horse. It takes some practice, but I find this technique to be helpful. Take care, Richard

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Dec 27 at 06:11 AM

Well, we couldn't decide between Lisa and Devin so you guys both get a hat! I'll be emailing a coupon code out to you guys today so you can go the the merchandise page and pick one out. Good to hear from all of you!

Dec 27 at 05:50 AM

That's rough. I hope y'all got through it ok.

Dec 25 at 10:22 AM

I saw that too. It never ceases to amaze me what the animals can tolerate or even thrive in. Mud would suit me fine, too. Frozen ground is tough to work with!

Dec 25 at 10:20 AM

That's rough!

Dec 25 at 10:18 AM

That's cold!

Dec 24 at 06:39 PM

Samantha Jones I see. I hope you have a wonderful summer and a Merry Christmas!

Dec 24 at 03:48 PM

Is that Fahrenheit or Celsius? 😁

Dec 24 at 03:47 PM

That's quite a warm up!