Starting Under Saddle
Learn the steps we take when starting or restarting horses, from introducing tack to their very first trail ride.
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SADDLING FOR THE FIRST TIME PART 1
Bravo is an uncomplicated horse we've had in for starting, and in this video we show you how we introduce him to wearing the saddle for the first time.
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HOW TO MOUNT A YOUNG HORSE
How to mount a young horse for the first time to ensure they have the best possible start to their ridden life.
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"DRUNKEN COWBOY"
Here's how we go about helping anxious and reactive horses when we start backing them with a technique called "Drunken Cowboy", which is the art of being purposefully clumsy in order to build a horse's trust and confidence with us and our tools.
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BUILDING CONFIDENCE WITH THE RIDER
Learn how to build a young horse's confidence with a rider and movement in the saddle.
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PUSHING PASSENGER
Teach your horse to find rhythm and relaxation in motion with this simple game.
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SADDLING FOR THE FIRST TIME PART 2