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Podcast: Be Your Best Horsemanship
Episode: Preparing a Colt for the First Ride
Description: Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot more patient about putting the first ride on a horse. Before that first ride, I will spend a significant amount of time on groundwork. I do this because I know that horse has to have a certain amount of trust in me before I attempt to get on its back. By helping my horse be prepared for that first ride, I build that horse’s confidence and reduce any insecurity toward the situation. During the groundwork phase, I want that horse to get to the point where it is able to reco...