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24 Mar 17:35

I will try that! She’s such a drama queen. If she has a friend she’s totally fine. I don’t know if it’s a bottle baby thing or what but being alone isn’t preferred 🤦‍♀️

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21 Mar 18:24

Just bragging. I’ve posted about my 5 year old orphan foaled mare who I bottle fed and who was acting violent and just had a lot of feelings. Today be conquered the arena in the open space. Our goal was to just walk around, do some halts then we could be done. She was excellent! No drama. The last few months she’s able to really learn to rely on me for support when she’s frustrated. She is regulating her emotions better and just plain has a better attitude about working. She’s still sassy, and has her days but she’s been completely willing. She is also coming back to me, when she’s upset. Which before we’d blow up, and about fall on the floor. So the program is working, extra slow for her but she’s trying on her time! Thanks Richard!

Also anyone have any tips to standing tied on our own? We no longer paw, but we dance around and scream because we’re alone. She gets herself all worked up. Hobbles, chains, feed, standing all day, nothing seems to make her chill. Let me know!

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21 Mar 17:31

This is my favorite bit! I use it on both my mates who are sensitive. It gives me just enough but it’s so gentle on them

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06 Feb 11:27

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

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05 Feb 16:00

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

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05 Feb 15:56

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.

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05 Feb 15:52

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!

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05 Feb 15:51

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!

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04 Feb 16:31

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!

Commented on Epic Success In 20 Days Snaffle Bit Basics with Neches

04 Feb 16:09

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

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