Richard Boatwright

Commented on Loping a young horse

12 Sep 14:35

Hi Aaron,  I think "How To Get A Horse Soft Part 2" is just the video you need.  A lot of times, they just can't keep it together at the lope.  Just keep slowing him back down and starting over.  Trot circles when he gets upset until he calms down then go again.  It's usually best to long trot the horse until HE decides to lope.  Loping is easier for most horses and given the option, they will choose to lope over long trotting for a long time.  If you can make it his idea, he will be totally relaxed.  Make sense?  Richard 

07 Sep 06:59

Humidity in California?  What?  At least you're getting some rain, though.  What part of CA?

06 Sep 17:49

Caldeen Gunter Yes,  those were horses owned by J&J Farms that I had in training.  

06 Sep 07:12

We are looking forward to these clinics!  So is Chuck...

06 Sep 07:09

I personally sell mostly private treaty, but I've consigned horses to the Triangle and Legends of Ranching in the past.  As well as a couple of regional sales and the NCHA Futurity sale.  What are you thinking?

04 Sep 20:49

👍 tough hay year down here to!

28 Aug 15:18

We'd like to see some of that!  It's right around the corner though...

28 Aug 08:13

Silas Franklin I try to get done early, but never seem to!  😅

28 Aug 06:08

That's rough.  What's your plan for working outside?  Just tough it out?

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27 Aug 17:31

Man, August has been HOT!! Now we have storms rolling in supposed to drop 4.5" of rain, then cooling off next week.  What's the summer been like for y'all?

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