5 Colt Starting Fundamentals
During the colt starting process, there are 5 fundamentals every horse should possess before moving on to the arena to increase you chances off success. No Matter which route you choose to take with your colt.
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1 Colt starting Introduction
What's up Guys- Today we are going to talk about the steps that we here at JG Reining horses take to ensure a positive start to finish using "The Comfort Zone" techniques. Follow along with this journey as we pave the way for this talented youngsters future.
* Locomotion - forward movement all g... -
2 Colt Starting - Step 1 Self Locomotion
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts we want them to think forward at all three gaits. It is important that this filly goes around in all 3 gaits with understanding the communication of the whip and pressure.
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3 Colt Starting -Step 2 The "Whoa"
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts when we ask for the "woah" we want them to respond to the word using their rear and keeping the forward motion with their front end.
* You don't want to force the "woah" you must take the time with each colt th... -
4 Colt Starting -Step 3 The Backup
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts we like to start introducing the back up with the Lounge line. Follow along in this video for take aways to use at home.
* Making direct contact in the mouth when asking for the back up should be positive and n... -
5 Colt Starting -Step 4 The Side Pull
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts we strive to keep all the steps positive gaining confidence to move on. Here I talk about the side pull, leading up to this point I have maintained all the steps to get to this point. I am confident that she is ...
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6 Colt Starting - Step 5 Following The Nose
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts. When we are working on transitioning to the saddle we want to make sure they are giving to the flection while maintaining forward motion at the walk.
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7 Colt Starting - Step 5 Continued Testing The "Whoa"
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts, it is important that we have all the tools in place before we go to the open arena. We want the open arena to be a positive experience. Let's test the woah at the lope.
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8 Colt starting - Final step - Testing The Foundation
What's up guys, Here at JG when using The Comfort Zone fundamentals of starting colts lets test what she's learned from the round pen and see if she has a positive experience in the open arena.
* I pay attention to her feet, I want to know she ha control of her feet the best way to get there is ...
