1 Colt starting Introduction
5 Colt Starting Fundamentals • 2m 0s
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 gaits by themselves
* Woah - securing the understanding of my signal when to stop
* Steering - Giving to pressure of the lunge line when asked
* Direct contact of the bit - Using the lunge line to introduce pressure in the bit for the first time
* Following the nose- following the nose sets the bar for the future of the horses training program over the next several years.
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2 Colt Starting - Step 1 Self Locomotion
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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.
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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.
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