Most of this depends on the breed of horse. Heavy Drafts can continue to grow and mature at about 6. Usually finer horses, do 80% of their growing when they are 2, at 3 they are near their adult height and then 4, maybe 5 they will have matured. It depends on the horse really. It's not a fact that all horses should be broken in on their birthday, but it doesn't hurt to introduce them to their prospects slowly. It's an unresolveable debate, because like us it happens differently to every horse.
Good Job.. We kind of like to start them at 2.. give them a kindergarten education, quiet and gentle like, get a few rides on them, turn them out for the winter and bring them back at 3 to start their grade school education and hopefully get them through Jr High that year. Next year? High School, the next College.. Soon enough they will earn their Masters Degree.... Waiting until they are 4 or 5 gives them too many years to develop a more rigid mind and too strong a body. Mold em young.
you will fine racehorses are broken at roughly 18 months old some vanners are sat on and walks about at 1-2 years old in travellers sites,it all depends on the type of horse attitude and strength,yes 3 is ideal but never listen to anybody who say you cannot long line, lunge or bombproof your horses before 3,its a load of balls!
i find that us in the uk are very picky and opinionated about this and yet most people dont realise that you can achieve alot witha 2year old.
@cruizemissile1 it's not about you can't, it's about you shouldn't. Not that you can't teach them and do groundwork with them before 3, but the main issue everyone has is riding a horse before it's structure is matured.
I love this! I hear the old way to get on them for the first time is to put them in a creek or pond. It makes it harder to move in deep water and they will just stand there. But I have never seen it done this way. I guess its how the Native Indians did it. Makes sense i guess.
This is a great idea! And whoever is saying that they're to young to be ridden and shit, they aren't just yet. they're getting used to a saddle and im sure the horse that she's riding is a horse that is fully broken in. And they are old enough to be broken in, and if you have a problem with being wrong, go complain to racing companies who are feeding their fillies and colts arsnic and stop leaving dumb-ass comments on 3osec videos. Dammit.
It doesn't seam to hurt them, but I think putting a saddle on them on their own is a bit safer, incase they all go crazy. It seemed to turn out ok this time though. I like the idea of letting them figure out the saddle, but maybe on a lounge line? Just my opinion, please don't be rude!
I agree with a lot that's being said, others won't agree a bit with me but that's ok, we're here to comment. Breaking quietly and working up is a way many people do it, as a matter of fact yes professional horse people, others say that's bull (like our friend here) and go for noise and hussle and shoving around. Well it's a matter of reading, searching, talking to those who know, even when you think you know, puting it all together and coming up with your stuff and readapting when necessary.
a good way to get them used to noisy tack and flaps, and also other horses galloping around them. these silly people who say u have to break a horse rlly gently and quietly/softly is bullshitting and not real horse people, a horse is an animal, and they are NOT going to learn to be quiet and safe rides unless they are confronted and taught to get used to loud noises and tack on their backs....kthanksbye x
@RSFM44 Yeah, cool I agree that age is very good, but you've got to realise that it won't be fully grown or mature till after 5yrs some even 8 yrs, depends on races and individuals, but that is a good point. When you get a little experience taming horses you start seeing how they act in general and that makes you think about the age etc. Aint the same thing telling a 12 yro guy to behave as it is to tell a 20 yro!
there is nothing wrong with riding a 2 year old. Im 15 i broke my own quarter horse in at 14 months old. we found out he was actually younger, put him out to pasture for another 6 months then re-broke him and just done light work, teaching western pleasure, trail, done some cutting and trail rides. he is now 6 years old and competing and winning many events. nothing wrong with him.
I like how this was done. I am all for sticking an old saddle on a horse and letting them figure it out. Also three is old enough to start a horse as long as they are not doing any super hard work. I started my filly when she was three and she was practically falling asleep the first time I got on her. It all depends on each horse. Some are ready sooner that others.
So to comment on the breaking age. one and a half to two is way to young to break a horse... talk to a knowledgable vet. they arent physicall or mentally mature yet. the joint capsule are still open. you are doing more harm then good by riding them so young!
my filly was backed at 2 and 6 months i say backed but all she had done was tack and being lead out with the odd 2 minute ride on the flat then i would get off and lead her.
if you think you know so much about horses go upload your own
everybody knows this!! but people are so competitive they start them young to see if they are any good and then the longer you train one the better it shows and more money!! I kinda agree because unless you're rich you can't afford the chiropractor and all the joint stuff to keep them top notch fit
Each horse has their own "owner" as such where all the ground work and riding is done one on one for the breaking in, throughout the process they do, do joint activities such as this one. Thats just to let them run around with the saddle on their backs. But it is good, we turn them out and then they get new/the same riders for further training.
good job and way to mass produce breaking..lol i've never broke in that many at once we tend to do more one on one with the cutting colts ,but look and learn and this make since espcially for horse than can be broke and turned out for later training.... i say well done..
I sure hope you were kidding about mounting a three year old. Totally not a nice thing to do, unless of course you have small kids who are experienced riders. Mounting a horse any younger than four is the sole cause of swayback defects in 86% of all horses aged 15 and older. At age 2, the bones are still growing. At age 3, they are only just beginning to settle in the body. In my opinion, it's better to spend alot of time on excellent ground manners than alot of time ruining my horse's back.
they are three yrs old rising four. half are four.
As for your opinion - their manners we started teaching them when they were foals.
they get broken in at the end of the yeah (hence most of them turn four) for a week and then are ridden for about 3-4wks after and then are turned out into paddock for several months to be brought back in later for training (when they are definitly four, raising five).
most thoroughbreds are broken in at 2 yrs old. so dont lecture about our methods.
Virtually ALL horses in the UK are mounted at 3, (apart from race horses which are mounted at 1 and 2) . A sway back (that is not a birth defect) occurs naturally even in unridden horses as a sign of aging, just like losing your teeth and hair.
Not trying to start anything but i always start ridin my youngens when there 2 =P and it dont hurt them one bit! I have been training horses for 13 + years and havent had one problem with mine =) I have a 26 almost 27 year old gelding that looks great and can still jump 3 + feet and barrel race and my great grandpa who is now dead started riding him hard at 1 1/2 years of age! I started riding my now 2 1/2 year old at the age of 1 1/2 also so it dont hurt them one bit!
hi, i agree with yu. there are so many different methods of breaking & training/educating horses. At the place these horses are broken in, they wait until they r around 3 to break simply cos some of the horses are stil little and the people can be rather large. I have a 2 and a bit yr old QH that was broken in at 1 and a half. .. he turns 3 this sept and is an angel. Altho i do agree that they are growing and heavey work load isnt always good. But if its light work, fine =) thanks 4 ur comment
How do you know it's not hurting them? Did you ask them?
Since you've only been training them for 13* years, you don't exactly know what their life expectancy is yet... They're likely headed for lordosis and screwed up fetlocks. :/ Not trying to start anything either... I just think it's unecessary to ride a two year old when you could wait a few years and ride for much much longer on an older horse.
Hmmm actually yes I do! Most horses these days live to be 25 to 35 years old! and Im not going to listen to a damn word you say cuz ur wrong! Bye have a shitty day!
@mysecretscankill the youngest horse there would be 3 rising 4. We break them in, spell them for several months in which they are most defintly 4 and some rising 5. Do you want to train your horse at 8-10 yrs old? thats when they should be coming into their prime!
@WildFlicka did you ask them if it was hurting them? seriously did you ask each one? and in case of any that were from foreign country did you get an interpeter? also I would like to see a signed release from each one. also in case any were traumatised by this did you provide Dr. phils number for them to call?
this is what i do wit my horses, it helps them learn the can move naturally with it on and as hard as they want the cant get it off-rolling bucking rearing bolting-its gonna sit there.
i think it was a bit dangerous cuz ive seen horses that chuck a spaz that much that they got caught and almost put himself down. he got caught in the stirrups but then i cant see much.
umm.. these horses have been handled since birth. does it look like any of them are going absolute physco over it? obviously it would be a different way for a more wilder, unbroken horse. these horses you could practically sit on their backs before they were actually broken in.
how? they are getting used to the weight and feeling of saddles and understanding when somethings on their back. bucking doesnt help with getting it off. I do this with my almost 3 year old. the first time i tied the stirrups and now she couldnt care less what i put on her back
This is actually kinda funny. I looks like they bucked off the riders and are being rounded up!! THey look funny. My horse would just stand there also he is 12 years old
uh oh, what is one decides to take a nice little roll.... hmmm.... suppose thats what the riding horse is for, and to get them moving. Wouldnt want to throw a nice saddle on them. Ouch
Thats the way we pretty much break horses in aswell. We do it in a process of 3 days, by the 3rd afternoon your on their back.
We don't use the dolly horse to chase them around but.. thats how we get our exericse LOL we use bags full of noisey objects, it desensitises them of bags blowing around aswell we find.
I guess thats a way to do it. Pretty creative too. But I think theres a little too many horses in the pen that could turn on you.. or go crazy. And you and your mount would be in the middle of it.
The bay one in the front has a really great trot! He should make a good horse. I love ur way of doing it, I hate how some people just climb onthier back s andds spur them to death:D good vid.
its their first time. we had put saddles on them in the round yards but they had never been out for a run with them on so thats why we put them in the arena to let them run around n play
not to big not to small. and it is closed all the way with nothing to get the saddle caught on . lol and they like to run around with their friends XP
wow, very interesting way of letting them get used to it. plenty good for the horse because they don't feel restricted in a small arena. I would just be worried about them rolling on the saddle, lol.
Thank you. Yeah it is great letting them out to have a bit of freedom, see what they've got. We keep them moving (hence the person on the horse) so that they dont roll and we use older saddles to break in at this part. lol we are breaking in again sometime. i will put a clip together of the full steps we take in our procedures.
thanks. my little fella's the one that does all the little "pig roots" and comes off by himself. he's a cutie. he's doing great now. quiet as a kids pony and a sook.
gute idee :)
corry1284 1 month ago
aww this is cute :)
MiriamHorne 2 months ago
im jelous i wish i had the room you guys have so i can get my colts done that way...real cool..
TheRomeranch 2 months ago
love this way of introduction to saddling. its a lot less stressfull when there with friends lol
amongotherthings17 3 months ago
Most of this depends on the breed of horse. Heavy Drafts can continue to grow and mature at about 6. Usually finer horses, do 80% of their growing when they are 2, at 3 they are near their adult height and then 4, maybe 5 they will have matured. It depends on the horse really. It's not a fact that all horses should be broken in on their birthday, but it doesn't hurt to introduce them to their prospects slowly. It's an unresolveable debate, because like us it happens differently to every horse.
lilfreakcaff 5 months ago
Good Job.. We kind of like to start them at 2.. give them a kindergarten education, quiet and gentle like, get a few rides on them, turn them out for the winter and bring them back at 3 to start their grade school education and hopefully get them through Jr High that year. Next year? High School, the next College.. Soon enough they will earn their Masters Degree.... Waiting until they are 4 or 5 gives them too many years to develop a more rigid mind and too strong a body. Mold em young.
gcoxalaska 6 months ago
Very well done! I like how you were on horseback and the others were left in a herd together to puzzle it out!! Three great factors for a good start.
zavakuria 6 months ago
thats how its done!
thoroughbredsftw 9 months ago
Love it!!! Very natural and easy for them!!
AsylumPlease 9 months ago
i LOVE the grey horse's movement at the trot <3
lilcutieO 1 year ago
I broke my filly by doing this!
Horsegal143 1 year ago
How did you get the saddle on them by any chance? LOL because this would be a great idea if i needed it :)
AquaAngel374 1 year ago
you will fine racehorses are broken at roughly 18 months old some vanners are sat on and walks about at 1-2 years old in travellers sites,it all depends on the type of horse attitude and strength,yes 3 is ideal but never listen to anybody who say you cannot long line, lunge or bombproof your horses before 3,its a load of balls!
i find that us in the uk are very picky and opinionated about this and yet most people dont realise that you can achieve alot witha 2year old.
cruizemissile1 1 year ago
@cruizemissile1 it's not about you can't, it's about you shouldn't. Not that you can't teach them and do groundwork with them before 3, but the main issue everyone has is riding a horse before it's structure is matured.
GoodRedBlackRatio 8 months ago
This is such a brillant idea :)
Juniorsmummy 1 year ago
I love it Lol how else could you break in that many horses in one go
b1fama 1 year ago 3
I love this! I hear the old way to get on them for the first time is to put them in a creek or pond. It makes it harder to move in deep water and they will just stand there. But I have never seen it done this way. I guess its how the Native Indians did it. Makes sense i guess.
raceexec 1 year ago
Haha, now thats multi-tasking :)
KarenH1985 1 year ago 4
lol i love this, this is too funny <3 cute way to break em all in at once ;)
CaseyHorses 1 year ago 2
This is a great idea! And whoever is saying that they're to young to be ridden and shit, they aren't just yet. they're getting used to a saddle and im sure the horse that she's riding is a horse that is fully broken in. And they are old enough to be broken in, and if you have a problem with being wrong, go complain to racing companies who are feeding their fillies and colts arsnic and stop leaving dumb-ass comments on 3osec videos. Dammit.
Great video BTW (:
IGotTheMagic97 1 year ago
It doesn't seam to hurt them, but I think putting a saddle on them on their own is a bit safer, incase they all go crazy. It seemed to turn out ok this time though. I like the idea of letting them figure out the saddle, but maybe on a lounge line? Just my opinion, please don't be rude!
Whitedog462 1 year ago
That is a good idea of saddle breaking.....I'm going to take notes lol
caitywood386 1 year ago
I agree with a lot that's being said, others won't agree a bit with me but that's ok, we're here to comment. Breaking quietly and working up is a way many people do it, as a matter of fact yes professional horse people, others say that's bull (like our friend here) and go for noise and hussle and shoving around. Well it's a matter of reading, searching, talking to those who know, even when you think you know, puting it all together and coming up with your stuff and readapting when necessary.
akanewe 1 year ago
a good way to get them used to noisy tack and flaps, and also other horses galloping around them. these silly people who say u have to break a horse rlly gently and quietly/softly is bullshitting and not real horse people, a horse is an animal, and they are NOT going to learn to be quiet and safe rides unless they are confronted and taught to get used to loud noises and tack on their backs....kthanksbye x
helenhorse1 1 year ago
its best to start riding a horse when its 3years, that way it is fully grown and mature. just sayin, not starting anyfink
RSFM44 1 year ago 4
@RSFM44 most these horses are 3yrs old rising 4. Cheers.
WildFlicka 1 year ago
@RSFM44 Yeah, cool I agree that age is very good, but you've got to realise that it won't be fully grown or mature till after 5yrs some even 8 yrs, depends on races and individuals, but that is a good point. When you get a little experience taming horses you start seeing how they act in general and that makes you think about the age etc. Aint the same thing telling a 12 yro guy to behave as it is to tell a 20 yro!
akanewe 1 year ago
@RSFM44 Actually a horse isn't fully grown until it is 6 years old. But it is safe to start training (riding) at 3-4.
Emura100 10 months ago
@RSFM44 Horses typically are not fully grown and mature at 3 years of age
VenusSavvy 6 months ago
@RSFM44
actually horse dont mature until they are 5.
Just saying
Alicat0909 6 months ago
@RSFM44 Horses aren't 'fully grown and mature' until around 7-8.
yyouthofthenationn 3 months ago
there is nothing wrong with riding a 2 year old. Im 15 i broke my own quarter horse in at 14 months old. we found out he was actually younger, put him out to pasture for another 6 months then re-broke him and just done light work, teaching western pleasure, trail, done some cutting and trail rides. he is now 6 years old and competing and winning many events. nothing wrong with him.
nfiracing29 1 year ago
I like how this was done. I am all for sticking an old saddle on a horse and letting them figure it out. Also three is old enough to start a horse as long as they are not doing any super hard work. I started my filly when she was three and she was practically falling asleep the first time I got on her. It all depends on each horse. Some are ready sooner that others.
AlexandraLindsey 2 years ago 20
Nice way to break a horse.
Beeing in the herd keeps m calm.
missygriedie 2 years ago 3
why dont you spend your time "training" you horses instead of searching all my comments on youtube. i would love to add some video if i had a camera.
sillybunny11486 2 years ago
am in america at the moment backing american horses but its raining so we are all stuck in doors reading your pathetic comments
milliesos 2 years ago
So to comment on the breaking age. one and a half to two is way to young to break a horse... talk to a knowledgable vet. they arent physicall or mentally mature yet. the joint capsule are still open. you are doing more harm then good by riding them so young!
sillybunny11486 2 years ago 2
whayyy your right on one thing
my filly was backed at 2 and 6 months i say backed but all she had done was tack and being lead out with the odd 2 minute ride on the flat then i would get off and lead her.
if you think you know so much about horses go upload your own
milliesos 2 years ago
everybody knows this!! but people are so competitive they start them young to see if they are any good and then the longer you train one the better it shows and more money!! I kinda agree because unless you're rich you can't afford the chiropractor and all the joint stuff to keep them top notch fit
Cowboymonte 2 years ago 2
Haha! Love this. It's like a mass breaking in session.
orangestars579 2 years ago 2
I love this :) great way to start breaking a big herd of youngsters!
ladyb414 3 years ago 29
mmm quite a good way....
horsefixer2 3 years ago
Wow they are so beautiful
narniajessica 3 years ago
Very cool. Huge ring!
desilvano 3 years ago
Thank you.
Each horse has their own "owner" as such where all the ground work and riding is done one on one for the breaking in, throughout the process they do, do joint activities such as this one. Thats just to let them run around with the saddle on their backs. But it is good, we turn them out and then they get new/the same riders for further training.
WildFlicka 3 years ago
good job and way to mass produce breaking..lol i've never broke in that many at once we tend to do more one on one with the cutting colts ,but look and learn and this make since espcially for horse than can be broke and turned out for later training.... i say well done..
redbankroller 3 years ago
Looks good. I think you are starting these youngsters right and keep up the good work!
AeronRiding 3 years ago 2
Thank you =)
WildFlicka 3 years ago
I sure hope you were kidding about mounting a three year old. Totally not a nice thing to do, unless of course you have small kids who are experienced riders. Mounting a horse any younger than four is the sole cause of swayback defects in 86% of all horses aged 15 and older. At age 2, the bones are still growing. At age 3, they are only just beginning to settle in the body. In my opinion, it's better to spend alot of time on excellent ground manners than alot of time ruining my horse's back.
joeyxheffalump 3 years ago
they are three yrs old rising four. half are four.
As for your opinion - their manners we started teaching them when they were foals.
they get broken in at the end of the yeah (hence most of them turn four) for a week and then are ridden for about 3-4wks after and then are turned out into paddock for several months to be brought back in later for training (when they are definitly four, raising five).
most thoroughbreds are broken in at 2 yrs old. so dont lecture about our methods.
WildFlicka 3 years ago
Also,
the horse is paired with a rider suitable
eg, i am 150cm and weigh 47kgs and i had a 14.4hh horse. i dont think i was hurting him and he is strong and healthy now.
but thanks for your comment, everyone has a different opinion in the horse world and thats how it is.
WildFlicka 3 years ago
Virtually ALL horses in the UK are mounted at 3, (apart from race horses which are mounted at 1 and 2) . A sway back (that is not a birth defect) occurs naturally even in unridden horses as a sign of aging, just like losing your teeth and hair.
blackerthanblackdog 3 years ago
Not trying to start anything but i always start ridin my youngens when there 2 =P and it dont hurt them one bit! I have been training horses for 13 + years and havent had one problem with mine =) I have a 26 almost 27 year old gelding that looks great and can still jump 3 + feet and barrel race and my great grandpa who is now dead started riding him hard at 1 1/2 years of age! I started riding my now 2 1/2 year old at the age of 1 1/2 also so it dont hurt them one bit!
1hottbarrelracer 3 years ago
hi, i agree with yu. there are so many different methods of breaking & training/educating horses. At the place these horses are broken in, they wait until they r around 3 to break simply cos some of the horses are stil little and the people can be rather large. I have a 2 and a bit yr old QH that was broken in at 1 and a half. .. he turns 3 this sept and is an angel. Altho i do agree that they are growing and heavey work load isnt always good. But if its light work, fine =) thanks 4 ur comment
WildFlicka 3 years ago
Agree, it all depends on the strength and size of the horse.
Champion200411 2 years ago 2
Yep =) i agree.
i waited for my frisian to be 4 years old for her to be broken in =) but i started lounging her when she was three.
THxTR 2 years ago
Yep, good thinking :P
Champion200411 2 years ago
How do you know it's not hurting them? Did you ask them?
Since you've only been training them for 13* years, you don't exactly know what their life expectancy is yet... They're likely headed for lordosis and screwed up fetlocks. :/ Not trying to start anything either... I just think it's unecessary to ride a two year old when you could wait a few years and ride for much much longer on an older horse.
joeyxheffalump 2 years ago
Hmmm actually yes I do! Most horses these days live to be 25 to 35 years old! and Im not going to listen to a damn word you say cuz ur wrong! Bye have a shitty day!
1hottbarrelracer 2 years ago 2
And i quote from a comment from you "Totally not a nice thing to do, unless of course you have small kids who are experienced riders"
That my friend is still backing a horse.
So one rule for you and one rule for us?
WildFlicka 2 years ago
@WildFlicka riding a horse that young can cause a huge swayback, i have seen horses with one because they are ridden too early.
mysecretscankill 1 year ago
@mysecretscankill the youngest horse there would be 3 rising 4. We break them in, spell them for several months in which they are most defintly 4 and some rising 5. Do you want to train your horse at 8-10 yrs old? thats when they should be coming into their prime!
WildFlicka 1 year ago
@WildFlicka sorry this was a response to someone i remember writing it but I can't remember who i was talking to
mysecretscankill 1 year ago
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mysecretscankill 1 year ago
@mysecretscankill thats not why horses get sway backs..
bridlelessgirl 1 year ago
@WildFlicka did you ask them if it was hurting them? seriously did you ask each one? and in case of any that were from foreign country did you get an interpeter? also I would like to see a signed release from each one. also in case any were traumatised by this did you provide Dr. phils number for them to call?
123456789mischief 1 year ago
@123456789mischief thank you for your comment
WildFlicka 1 year ago
this is what i do wit my horses, it helps them learn the can move naturally with it on and as hard as they want the cant get it off-rolling bucking rearing bolting-its gonna sit there.
arabianhorselover 3 years ago
Excellent way mate. *Thumbs up*
Vanthus 3 years ago
i think it was a bit dangerous cuz ive seen horses that chuck a spaz that much that they got caught and almost put himself down. he got caught in the stirrups but then i cant see much.
pandorascyberbox 4 years ago
umm.. these horses have been handled since birth. does it look like any of them are going absolute physco over it? obviously it would be a different way for a more wilder, unbroken horse. these horses you could practically sit on their backs before they were actually broken in.
WildFlicka 4 years ago
I saw well handled, loved and very cared for horses. Daily handling since birth is the the way to go.
Vanthus 3 years ago
I'm not sure I would ever break a horse this way. It seems like just a way to get them all hyper under saddle. That's just me.
racehorse93 4 years ago
how? they are getting used to the weight and feeling of saddles and understanding when somethings on their back. bucking doesnt help with getting it off. I do this with my almost 3 year old. the first time i tied the stirrups and now she couldnt care less what i put on her back
yourenowave88 3 years ago 2
This is actually kinda funny. I looks like they bucked off the riders and are being rounded up!! THey look funny. My horse would just stand there also he is 12 years old
horselovur 4 years ago 2
hahaha thats funny looking at it that way. comedy
WildFlicka 4 years ago
uh oh, what is one decides to take a nice little roll.... hmmm.... suppose thats what the riding horse is for, and to get them moving. Wouldnt want to throw a nice saddle on them. Ouch
barrels3167 4 years ago
we use all our older, worn saddles that dont get used to prevent the nicer saddles being damaged. we didnt have any of the older saddles damaged
WildFlicka 4 years ago
Thats the way we pretty much break horses in aswell. We do it in a process of 3 days, by the 3rd afternoon your on their back.
We don't use the dolly horse to chase them around but.. thats how we get our exericse LOL we use bags full of noisey objects, it desensitises them of bags blowing around aswell we find.
Echo2k4 4 years ago 2
yep, same go,its a great way
WildFlicka 4 years ago
What a very interesting way to break in horses :) Never seen this been done. Very creative!
TorpedoandCoco 4 years ago
I guess thats a way to do it. Pretty creative too. But I think theres a little too many horses in the pen that could turn on you.. or go crazy. And you and your mount would be in the middle of it.
StarCompetitor 4 years ago
hahhaha thats funny! good idea
hipersonhello 4 years ago
Cool! That looks like a fun way of doing it!
Mousenose 4 years ago
Only Aussies would do it this way, excellent =D
Artwithapulse 4 years ago
The bay one in the front has a really great trot! He should make a good horse. I love ur way of doing it, I hate how some people just climb onthier back s andds spur them to death:D good vid.
horseandponylove 4 years ago
Interesting way to do it... they all seemed pretty ho-hum about it. Was that their first time under saddle, or had they already done this before?
Eventer13 4 years ago
its their first time. we had put saddles on them in the round yards but they had never been out for a run with them on so thats why we put them in the arena to let them run around n play
WildFlicka 4 years ago
what a different way!
tht is so cool!
Yeah i would love to see more of it!
RayvenAppy 4 years ago
i like that the arena is "the perfect size"
not to big not to small. and it is closed all the way with nothing to get the saddle caught on . lol and they like to run around with their friends XP
azm150 4 years ago
thats a really good way to get them broken in. it gives them more freedom and plus they get to experience it with their buddies! lol :P
krafdinneryumm 4 years ago
wow, very interesting way of letting them get used to it. plenty good for the horse because they don't feel restricted in a small arena. I would just be worried about them rolling on the saddle, lol.
MidPocoLady 4 years ago
Thank you. Yeah it is great letting them out to have a bit of freedom, see what they've got. We keep them moving (hence the person on the horse) so that they dont roll and we use older saddles to break in at this part. lol we are breaking in again sometime. i will put a clip together of the full steps we take in our procedures.
thanks for the comment
WildFlicka 4 years ago
oh ok, I was wondering what the rider was doing. good idea with the old saddles!
MidPocoLady 4 years ago
thats actually a good way of doing it lyk,!!
helenhorse 4 years ago
thanks. my little fella's the one that does all the little "pig roots" and comes off by himself. he's a cutie. he's doing great now. quiet as a kids pony and a sook.
WildFlicka 4 years ago
hahaha i like how u just put saddles on them all and let em go. ^__^
xvampirexbunnyx 4 years ago
Funny,a job lot.
lizblower 4 years ago