MH Performance Colts

I’m thrilled to introduce custom training videos—tailored specifically to you and your horse’s needs! I know how hard it can be to find time to haul out for lessons or fit training into a busy schedule, which is why these videos put you completely in control. Whether you’re dealing with a horse that bucks under saddle, want to refine their spins, introducing lead changes, improving stops, mastering leg yields, or enhancing overall body control with fresh drills, I’ve got you covered. Each video is custom-made just for you and your horse, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, on your own time. I will be mic’d up so youll be able to hear me clearly while im riding and training. Videos are priced the same as my lesson rates—$60—and if you’re not completely satisfied, I’ll do another one for free, addressing anything that comes up. Plus, every video comes with free follow-ups—call, text, or email me anytime with questions! Let me know what you need, and I’ll create a private, detailed video to help you reach your goals! This will be coming to my website soon, feel free to email me from my website, or send me a Facebook message for your custom videos! 🐎 www.mhperformancecolts.com 🐎 #mhperformancecolts #mhcoltstarting #legendfromheaven

Tenth ride on this two year old by A Vintage Smoke 🙌 what a cool little dude #avintagesmoke #mhperformancecolts

When dismounting young colts for the first few rides, particularly those with sensitive or reactive temperaments, it’s important to prepare them for your movement. I recommend rocking gently back and forth in the saddle to signal your intent to dismount, rather than abruptly swinging your leg over and twisting the saddle without warning. In this video, Sherman is quiet and steady enough that Paige could dismount without much preparation. However, for more sensitive horses, always give them a clear signal to ensure they stay relaxed and comfortable during the process.#mhperformancecolts

Snickers, Ace, and Leon are proudly headed to the Elite Invitational Horse Sale this June! Watch their journey unfold this spring as they showcase their incredible potential to become valuable additions to your family. Stay tuned for updates, videos, and sale details—don’t miss the chance to see these outstanding geldings in action! #mhperformancecolts #eliteinvitational Elite Invitational Horse Sale

Who do you guys think is the culprit?! Leon or Snickers?? Lol 😂

Recently, I’ve been overwhelmed with messages asking about Igor and how he’s adjusting in his new home after being adopted. I can’t even begin to describe the joy it brings me to share this update with you. Igor—now lovingly called Pope—has found his forever family, one that treats him like the treasure he truly is. He is now surrounded by horse-loving kids who shower him with all the attention and affection he could ever dream of. He has a new mom, Brittany, who is not only incredibly capable but also the perfect partner for him. It’s as if the universe handpicked them for each other—a match made in heaven. Together, they spend their days riding, exploring, and simply enjoying every moment as a team. Knowing that Pope is so deeply loved, cherished, and living his best life fills my heart in a way words can’t fully capture. He is in a home that exceeds even my wildest dreams for him—a place where he is truly understood and adored. Sharing this with you all, and seeing the videos his family has sent, reminds me why I do this. It’s moments like these that make everything worth it. Pope has found his happily ever after, and my heart couldn’t be more full ❤️ Thank you Brittany Blokzyl from the bottom of my heart, for loving this exceptional Mustang 💕 Wild Horses of Alberta Society #mhperformancecolts

#snickersthepony This guy honestly doesn’t learn like your typical pony. He is a big hearted horse wrapped up in a perfect 12 hands high bundle of fun ❤️ #mhperformancecolts

Timing Tuesday!! One of the things I do early on after I get a horse soft laterally, is teach them to be soft vertically, especially after they stop. A horse that won’t give to your hands in the stop, won’t really have a great stop to them. See how I hold steady with both reins, and wait until he gives me that chin and then I immediately release and give him his head. This pony is going to have a big stop to him! #mhperformancecolts #mhhorsemanshipandcoltstarting #mhcoltstarting #mhhorsemanship #snickersthepony #gelding

Snickers 8th ride! What a sweet pony ❤️🥰 Feeling like he would do well at the Top Gun Horse Sales next year to find a little cowboy or little cowgirl to love him… what do you all think?! #mhperformancecolts #mhhorsemanshipandcoltstarting #mhcoltstarting #mhhorsemanship #gelding #snickersthepony

First session with Snickers! What a cool pony! Notice how Snickers’ feet are moving way more than mine? My goal is the human lunging the horse, not the horse lunging the human. I see a lot of people picking up their leadrope hand with slack in it, and walking towards the horses hindquarters and chasing their butt around until the horse goes forward and then keep nagging them with their leadrope or lunge whip. The second you move your feet more than your horses feet, you lose and they are lunging you. They are training the human! See how I never step back away from him? I’m always stepping forward or in front. As soon as you step backwards and away from them, they are invading your space. Notice how I leave Snickers alone once he moves and goes the other way? He knows he did the right thing because I release and leave him alone to jog. Step one is point with tension on the halter telling which direction you would like them to go, get them to come forward off of that halter pressure, and then move the shoulders away from you and then drive. When you want to switch direction, swap hands and use your body language in front of the driveline towards their head to cut the forward off and switch direction pushing their shoulders away from you following the feel from their halter and going forward and getting their shoulders out of your space. You can always tell how respectful a horse is by how well they lunge this way. If they are running around dragging you dirt skiing or cutting into your circle and running you over when you switch directions, there needs to be more groundwork to establish those boundaries that are so important for your safety. On another note, notice how everytime I switch directions off that halter pressure his head comes up? That is resistance to go forward from that pressure. So he tells me he wouldn’t trot beside you on the halter, so that’s another thing I’ll work on with him! Another thing this excersise helps with are horses that

Good morning Facebook family!! I need some help with naming this cutie!! He is a 3 year old black pony gelding 🥰