Richard Boatwright thank you for the advice! I will start that today!

I should add, she does get a bit quick and I normally would half halt or use your technique and circle her but she’s just been so reactive to the bit it’s become a bit dramatic. She likes to get a bit heavy on the forehand naturally so I was just trying to figure out what to do with her mouth. She’s a sweet girl so I’m trying to figure out how to help her feel more confident with herself again and trust I won’t rip on her face 

Richard Boatwright she gets extremely nervous, will toss her head up and down, she is quite reactive as if I’m going rip on her mouth. She had her teeth done, treated for ulcers, chiropractor and no major issues. The only thing I can think of was prior to be inheriting her she was with some not so educated barrel racers and the man was not kind to her on her back nor the ground. She’s face shy, and sensitive to you touch her mouth now. And prior she was not this way. 

It’s been a good experience. I had all about just given her away because she was not willing to learn anything. But with the colt starting program, mixed in with the ranch horse commandments she’s responded very well. She apparently wants to do things on her own time, and make progress her way. I guess I had to just redefine what progress meant to the both of us! 

That is another horse! I have two mares. This grey mare was orphaned and I bottled fed her and she was started very late. So not only is she a green girl, she has an attitude! We’re taking things slowly and at her speed. And apparently that’s what she wanted haha

The bit issues is one I inherited and she’s broke but can’t quite figure out a bit situation for her! 

Any recommendations on a horse that is very sensitive in the mouth? Someone was not kind to her and heavy handed so if you take a feel even in a loose ring snaffle she gets very offended. I’ve tried the bosal and she’s a little less offended but still needs work. She’s an older horse but back burner type 

Where do you recommend to start after your horse has had a few weeks off? Horse has been turned out but had to take some time off. Just wondering where you’d approach a horse in this program if you’re about 2 weeks in, then they’ve had to take some time off. Really love your program!

What are your suggested days off for the horses? My 5 year old doesn’t do well with a lot of pressure, and is a bit of a slow learner. So I’m trying to make her a schedule that is appropriate for her!

Hi Richard, do you think if you have a horse who was started but has some major gaps, this is something I should go back to to fill Those gaps?