Colt Starting (FIRST RIDE!)

The first ride sets the stage for the horses entire life under saddle. If the first ride goes well there's a good chance you'll have no issues, like bucking, show up later in the horses life. On the other hand if it goes badly then you'll be wishing you had prepared the horse better as you fly through the air. Dynamic and adrenaline filled, the first ride is a true test of horsemanship and a great representation of the foundation the horse has learned so far.
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[@CarmanGillespie]

Great videos. Thank you. I am in the process of training my first horse, a 5 year old mustang mare. I will be looking at all and any future videos. Keep up the excellent work.

[@HorsePerfect]

That’s great! All the best with your horse! Thank you so much!

[@OfwKalukadsamotsaringShortVlog]

Wowww ur great idol..I have a native horse...4years old stallion...I need to practice that moves you do thank you

[@HorsePerfect]

All the glory to God! Go for it! Be safe and have fun with your horse!

[@distinctive_equestrians]

Wow!

[@michaelallen2057]

Bravo! You are tall, and being careful is especially important. First ride is first lope. Very impressive. Congratulations!

[@HorsePerfect]

Thank you Michael! Definitely the smaller the horse the taller I look 😂 Yes it went very well with Phoenix! Thank you!

[@WildberryAB]

Completely awesome. You stay so calm.

[@HorsePerfect]

Thank you! I try to 😅 on the inside I’m definitely scared every time thought haha

[@WildberryAB]

@@HorsePerfect Me too lol.

[@JoeLinux2000]

Really nice video.

[@HorsePerfect]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@tanyaburford8699]

Well done 👍

[@HorsePerfect]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@husseinmadbouh3157]

Really wonderful, so impressive.

[@HorsePerfect]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@katemaree5826]

That was unreal! I'm up to this stage with my Phoenix also 👏👏👏 I hope I go as well as you 👍

[@HorsePerfect]

I hope so too! 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@katemaree5826]

@@HorsePerfect thank you 🙏

[@katemaree5826]

​@@HorsePerfectcould i just ask what cue you gave him for the trot and also the lope? 🙏

[@HorsePerfect]

@@katemaree5826 more than anything it’s my wife that encourages the speed and direction in the beginning. I also squeeze my legs and kiss. Sometimes using the end of my reins as well.

[@katemaree5826]

@@HorsePerfect thank you so much for your response 🙏

[@DorseyBourrage]

Have you ever tried the weighted sandbag method??

[@HorsePerfect]

Hey bro! I haven’t… I have used similar things to get the horse used to a human being up there but if it’s not alive the horse knows it. So far I haven’t used the sandbags but I might find a horse one day that needs that!

[@jumpingsoldier5160]

How old do you recommend i ride my colt 4 the fist time he is 2?

[@HorsePerfect]

The best is if you can wait until he is 3 or better yet 4. The thing is his back is still growing and developing until he is 4 so if you ride him at 3 you should only ride him 45 times in that year. Then when he’s 4 you can ride him 75 times and when he is 5 you can ride him as much as you like 😊

[@lifeinthesaddle7002]

my horse is about 7 (don't really know just looked at her teeth) and she's not broken in. I want to use this method but how long should I ride her and how many days a week? Also any tips on a horse that would explode but also doesn't move even if I kick or smooch? In the round pen she's fine but someone is still lunging her while I'm on, should I just practice the cues more or could there be a respect problem?

[@HorsePerfect]

Hey! I would ride her for about 15 minutes the first time. And then ride her gradually longer up to 1 hour and every day for the next 6 weeks. Sounds like it could be a respect problem that can be fixed with groundwork!

[@akreation]

What is the size of the corral. I would like to build one.

[@HorsePerfect]

18 meters diameter or about 60ft.

[@NicholasChirino]

At what age would you start riding a colt ? I’ve heard mixed opinions so a bit confused

[@HorsePerfect]

Hey Nicholas, the correct age depends on each horse individually, however for 90% of horses 3-4 years old is the right age.

[@abelroest9350]

my horse is already okay with the saddle and me sitting on her back but my mom still says i cant ride her bc she first needs to understand what i say when i talk to her

[@grahamcockburn1415]

How much of Clinton Anderson 's program are you using? I'm seeing a lot in all your videos that I've watched.

[@HorsePerfect]

All of it except the swearing 👌🏼

[@grahamcockburn1415]

@@HorsePerfect Yeah he's got a bit lame in that department as he's got older, may be he's had enough of people.

[@reb4898]

Successful…

[@HorsePerfect]

Praise God! 🙌🏼

[@yamunap4686]

What is the Right age of colt for start training him?

[@HorsePerfect]

Training him in general can start day 1! At around 7 months halter breaking and at 1 year he should learn all the basic ground work exercises. Then at 3-4 you can begin to ride him.

[@yamunap4686]

@@HorsePerfect ok thanks dude I don't have one but I am going to adopt a Colt That's why I am watching your contents from fast few weeks