In 2006 I was the Auburn Rodeo Queen and rode my then 2 year old gelding Monte up the stairs at the Auburn, CA fairgrounds. Monte was only under saddle 7 days at the time I rode him in a small parade that day. He was so good while I started him that I was able to ride him out on trails his third day under saddle. I knew he would be a good boy that day!
You Rock Liz! You are one of the best trainers I have ever come to know. Your experience with horses shines.
nvsmorgans 3 years ago
Undersaddle 7 days. The horse looks controlled and well trained. Looks like he's gone up those stairs 100 times.
bradfz350 3 years ago
yes he did make it down with no problems. Should have filmed that too, thanks for asking. I did this using a digital camera so it only recorded a breif span of riding. Thank You for your articulate and generous comments. We went up and down once before I asked my boyfriend to film it for me. I still own Monte and hope to show him in Reining this summer if I can balance it with summer school. He is four this year and has been easy to train since day one.
lizdaffner 3 years ago
If that horse was under the saddle for only 7 days then this a really extraordinairy performance. The horse trusts the rider without hesitation and she guides him carefully up the stairs. Congratulation for good riding and training!
heinzstoffregen 3 years ago