Richard Boatwright

Commented on New Here!

Nov 03 at 06:30 AM

Hi Shelbe, welcome to B1! I like the looks of your horse. How's he bred? Richard

Commented on New to the community

Nov 02 at 05:44 AM

Hi Kathleen, Welcome! That's a cute filly. It sounds to me like you have a pretty good program working. I'd recommend working her as much as you can. Anything you teach her now will be something off the list later, right? We have 2 weanlings in the barn right now and we'll want them to be pretty handy with all the stuff you mentioned before we turn them out. I do have 2 pieces of advice, though. 1.) Make sure the filly knows that she shouldn't be coming into your space, and 2.) keep the lessons short since they tend to have very short attention spans at that age. Good luck and keep us up to date! Richard

Replied on Biting!

Oct 31 at 02:42 PM

Gotcha.

Commented on Biting!

Oct 28 at 06:00 AM

Hi Mathew, How's it going with your mare? Is she still biting your leg?

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Oct 23 at 06:47 PM

We had a great lesson today both on and off cattle. Lisa and Jennie both knocked it out of the park! Good job guys!

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Oct 17 at 06:24 AM

Ok. Have you tried having someone flag you around from the ground while you ride? I've started several over the years like that. If that's not possible, you'll have to spank her with the tail of your rope or something like it. Just remember to stop all cues when she starts to move her feet and build on it slowly. Send us a video if you can. good luck!

Commented on Biting!

Oct 16 at 06:03 AM

Hi Matthew, Sounds like you've got yourself a live one! Just kidding. The biting thing is not uncommon, but I have a couple questions. Has she ever moved out for you? Do you suspect she'll buck if you make her move her feet? Do you stop asking her to go if she bites at you? Thanks, Richard