We’ve got a pile of babies we’re getting going right now. From halter breaking and handling, to starting here in spring. All of these babies are AQHA, unhandled, and raised outside. This girl is a coming 3yo bay roan filly that’s shaping up nicely with only a few days of handling so far. We will be doing a full post for all these babies soon as several of them will be for sale this next year once we’ve got them going and working nicely. #bridlehorse #Colorado #horsemanship #spadebit #roping
Volume up! There’s quite a bit of talking before this video plays but hang in there with me. Hopefully this video gets some questions answered about curb straps. As always, we love hearing any questions or comments from you guys! #bridlehorse #spadebit #colorado #horsemanship
This 2yo filly will be with us for a few years to get going. She’s a little on the touchier side but has a great mind and is well bred. We’ll be getting her rode in her 3yo year. She’s coming along nicely, check back in to see how she develops. #bridlehorse #Colorado #aqha
A little before and after on this 10yo rescue pony. In short, he’d been pretty neglected for at least the past 5 years. I typically wouldn’t teach them to pick up there feet the same day we trim but this guy needed some help as quickly as we could give it to him. It will take quite a few cycles to get these feet to where they need to be but this was a great setup trim for him that alleviated a lot of discomfort. P.S. turn your volume up for some commentary. #horsemanship #bridlehorse #farrier #pony
Creating new and lasting positive habits with this gelding. As always, please leave any questions or comments below! #horsemanship #horsetraining #Colorado #bridlehorse
I thought this might be a great video to share. This was Jaquimas first time having the rope swung around her and tying. Feel free to leave any questions or comments as usual! #roping #bridlehorse #horsemanship #Colorado #spadebit #buckaroo #yearling #babyhorse
This was about the best I could do for making a how to video that would fit into a 90 second time frame for Instagram. I hope this video helps someone out there working on these shots. As always, please feel free to leave any questions or comments below! #bridlehorse #roping #spadebit #Colorado
I’m not sure if it gets much better than watching these two grow up together. They were born one week apart, both turning two in August. P.S. This is the first time Reata has been saddled and cinched, which means I would consider this as Rayne putting a first ride on… if I’m being technical 😄. #babies #horsemanship
Day 69 with Hawk. We are continuously taking as many steps as this guy needs. Hawk gains a lot of confidence from a herd, and when he’s away he becomes more reactive. This is why I am spending time on him more right now. Even though he’s packed mineral, had weight in the stirrup, and been ponied, he still feels pressure from people. So when you’re above him or on him, the pressure is elevated and can push him to his reactive side. Taking the necessary steps to develop his processing side is extremely important here. In short, this guy just needs some more time to think with people, instead of react to people. #horsemanship #bridlehorse #colorado
Day 57 with Hawk. I am asking for more speed while keeping Hawk in a processing state of mind. A big piece of this horses success will be dependent on his ability to process information when things get fast, and this is how I prepare them. Please leave any questions or comments below as always guys! #bridlehorse #horsemanship #Colorado
Interesting morning. #Colorado #horsemanship
Day 45 with Hawk. Continuously working right eye, left eye after some time off. It is important to eliminate as much anticipation in a horse before a first ride. Drop any questions or comments below! #bridlehorse #Colorado #horsemanship
