11/17/2025
Top things we HATE to hear as c**t starters: š“
1. āI would do it myself I just canāt afford to get hurtā
And you think we can!? This is how we make a living, how we pay our bills and feed our children. š¤¦āāļø We cant afford to get hurt either BUT we have the skills and program to do this in the most successful and safest way possible.
2. āI would do it myself itās just I donāt bounce like I used toā
Yeah neither do we, and as professional c**t starters we actually donāt hit the ground very often and we hope to keep it that way (Knock on wood).
3. āI donāt need all that fancy stuff, I just need someone to ride the bucks out for a few ridesā
Youāll need to find a different program. If all you care about is a crash test dummy be upfront about that and see what c**t starters call you back. Starting c**ts is hard enough on our bodies we donāt get paid enough to just hop on and see what your horse feels like doing to us.
4. āI did all the groundwork already so you can just start riding - because I can only afford 30 days trainingā
Thank you for trying to prepare your c**t, but I will still be going through my checklist on the ground to be sure your c**t is prepared and a first ride will be successful. We do not offer 30 day c**t starts as itās just not enough time for your c**t to get a foundation built that will last when you take them home.
5. āIām a super novice rider and I canāt wait to start riding my first 2yr old! Is 60 days enough?ā
No itās not, even the quietest c**ts need TIME to build a solid foundation that wonāt crumble. They will learn so much while they are being started but it takes time for skills to become concrete, and for a horse to be confident making up for mistakes of novice riders.
So as we head into c**t starting season, give your starter the time they need, donāt rush the process and dont treat their body or skills like they are less than.
Stay safe out there yall šš¼š“
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