Part 9 - What can you do when your horse is fresh? Mike explains why his “Pull and Release” exercise works when warming up a fresh colt!
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In Part 8 of series “The Warm Up Prior to Riding”, Mike takes Guthrie Whiskey out of the round pen, starts the practice of opening/closing a gate and continues the “Pull and Release” exercise in the arena.
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Part 7 - The “Pull and Release” Exercise is one that Mike believes is super important in getting a colt soft and following his nose. He demonstrates this exercise on Guthrie Whiskey.
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Part 6 - It’s time to test your groundwork! Mike steps up on Guthrie Whiskey to see if he remembers his ground work and cues.
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Part 5! In our previous videos, Mike and Guthrie Whiskey demonstrated round pen work, tips and suggestions and now discusses why and when he chooses to transition from the snaffle bit to a chain bit.
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Part 5! In our previous videos, Mike and Guthrie Whiskey demonstrated round pen work, tips and suggestions and now discusses why and when he chooses to transition from the snaffle bit to a chain bit.
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Part 4 of The Warm Up Prior to Riding.
Mike and Guthrie Whiskey demonstrate lunging, creating forward movement and working on the “whoa”.
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Part 3 of Guthrie Whiskey’s journey from being turned out to becoming a solid equine citizen! Mike discusses his thoughts on a loose or tight flank cinch on fresh horses.
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The Warm Up Prior to Riding - Part 2
Guthrie Whiskey and Mike continue in the round pen for Part 2 - The Warm Up Prior to the Ride. This video is on desensitization, and starting cues for the lope, trot and stop.
Check out the video below, and the upcoming series of videos, to get awesome training tips from the RTTH Two-Time Champion!
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You guys remember Guthrie Whiskey? He’s ready to get back to work after Mike gave the colt some time off in the Fall after starting him at the 2023 Road to the Horse.
Check out the video below, and the upcoming series of videos, to get awesome training tips from the RTTH Two-Time Champion!
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Yellowhouse knows how things go in Lexington! He’s happy to be back 🤠 Road to the Horse
