Mckenna Merrill

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Feb 04 at 04:31 PM

So I sent my 4 year old mare to a colt starter and she was just not the right fit for the program. She became violent and out of control. I started watching your videos since I had given hope. After some medication and starting from scratch with your videos I’m happy to say my little mare is making much progress. I sat on her bareback today, and we worked on just walking, halting and some trotting, and if she got quick I was able to turn her into a circle without any dramatics or arguments from her. She has become much more willing with your method and the hormone therapy. She seems to respond so much better and actually look for me when she gets nervous or flustered. We are still working on the commandments but happy to say we are on #5 and for the last few weeks we’ve kept all 4 feet on the ground at all times! Hopefully we can get to the next commandment soon!

Really appreciate the videos, the advice and the inspiration!

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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 

Dec 19 at 03:49 PM

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!

Nov 17 at 01:04 PM

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!

Oct 30 at 01:27 PM

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?