Missed the call last night darn it. Hope there’s another one. Anywho. Here’s an update on that rescue mare that I’m training. I honestly think she’s broke. And someone ruined her- she understands pressure- she’s used to people with weight in the stirrups- she adapts to training methods- and will try different tricks and once she realizes they don’t work we have break thru. So we’re inching closer to our first ride 

I know this isn't really training related, but wanted to see if you Richard, and/or anyone else had any experience with this. 

I got this mare about 3 months ago and we've been doing groundwork, ground driving, and I've gotten in her and got a few steps. 

She set up due to all the rain we've been getting(thank God) and turned up lame about a week ago. We exhausted the resources of our local vet and wound up having to go about an hour and a half south for x-rays. Vet highly suspected abscess-ok fine. Soak, pack, wrap. 

But the skyline view showed severe navicular front right, moderate front left. She just turned 5 in April-a baby. 

This is all very new to me and I don't know what life might look like moving forward. She isn't yet broke and I'm a bit concerned that even if she can handle light riding, she may not be able to physically handle some of the groundwork it would take to get us to the point of light riding. 

Any thoughts?

How do I get an older horse to be good for a farrier ? Just pick there feet up repeatedly till they are fine with it ? Or are there other methods to it ?

Ok, tonight's the night.  We'll be live right here at 6pm mtn time.  Hope you can make it!

Something a little different is happening this Wednesday.

I'm going live for the first time on B1, just me, talking straight to you. Just an open conversation from the ranch.

We'll cover whatever comes up, what's going on here at the Canadian River Ranch, horsemanship, whatever's on your mind. If you've got questions, bring them. If you just want to listen, that's fine too.

Wednesday, June 4th at 6:00 PM Mountain Time

Here's the link to join: https://b1horsemanship.com/programs/live-n4i9brpqu7a

A few things to know:

• This is a live Zoom call, so you can turn your camera on and actually be part of the conversation

• It's open to B1 members

• Show up a few minutes early so we can get started on time

I've been wanting to do this for a while. Looking forward to seeing some of you Wednesday night.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

Be one, Richard 🤠

OK, Jack had a great idea.  Let's have a live Q&A session!  We're going to go into town this next Wednesday, June 3 and set up a camera and computer and go live!  Stay tuned for more details.

Well, we've been in North Park for just over 2 weeks now and things are popping.  Luna, 5/0, Cash, and Tuff (as well as Jack and I) are working hard and having a blast.  This next week look for a video on getting a horse ready for branding.  I haven't decided which horse I'm going to use yet, but I'll figure it out this weekend.  Let's all take a second and welcome the newest members to the B1 Community.  It's been a few weeks since I posted so it's long list!  

Hunter Noll, Salina Springer , Mark K. Davis, Dick Rumph, Bella Schultz, Tanner Malone, Jeremy, Matthew Albus, Justin, Frank Heeren, Kyle wilson, Karen Dallimore, Keith Herbison, Clint Kelly , Johnny Leverett , Aaron Mullen, WALTER L BARBER, Mark Folks, Dalton Fowler, Marie, Thia, Michael Minotti, Chuck Willits, Fami Aceves , Zach Hudson, Riaan, Abraham Roque, Mackenzie, Carlos Marin, Hunter Young, Trae Fuller, Jill Winters, Jacob Sanders, Trevor McKinney, Ivy Scott, Jonathan Rios, Eliza Hershey , Hayden Walker.  WELCOME!!

Just a few pics from our week on the Canadian.  We hope yall have a great long weekend!

Hello all, I've been quite busy the last several days travelling and getting settled in at the Canadian.  I promise to catch up soon.  Hope you're having a great week!  Richard

I just wanted to share a little tip to everyone who’s training and starting horses. Go into your session with a plan. Pick a few things you want to work on each day and write them down.  I know from experience if you don’t have a solid plan we waiver from the goal we’re trying to achieve. Get a note pad and sit down the night before or however you choose to approach it but write down the goals you wanna achieve especially if you’re like me and training multiple horses in a day. Follow the 5 principles and keep them in mind with each exercise you’re planning on in the session. You’re 80 percent more likely to complete your goals when you write them down. Make then achievable. Keep things simple. 

Hope this helps yall. From Canada 🇨🇦 calib