Be True to Yourself

Hello Everybody! I am back home recovering from my recent heart surgery. Pat and I are very grateful for everyone's support during this time. I'm still not back up to speed but it felt great to shoot a short video. Here goes...we got a comment on one of our prior videos asking about fear and how it might relate to the differing advice that it out there regarding how much weight to put in your stirrups and whether you should have constant tension in your thighs while riding. Pat has quite a few suggestions and opinions on all of these subjects. He has also begun working Chinaco in hand with the spade bit. One other thing we're going to put at the end of the next several videos is a list of the people who influenced Pat's horsemanship during his lifetime. We're starting in the past and coming into the future. This video contains the first 9 people along with the last known location. We're looking forward to the possibility of hearing from people who may have known them. That's all for now. For more information, head to our website, www.thedisciplinedride.com . As always, please take a moment to hit the Like button, Subscribe to our channel, and Share with your friends. Thank you for watching!

[@Duben-ym5vi]

You and I are the same age, both Nam vets. Your "down home" explanation of how to handle fear has great wisdom. So glad Deb is doing well. God Bless.

[@kidstuff44555]

I always learn something new, and I didn't even have to stick myself in the eye

[@staciehahn9175]

“You’re gonna die and they’re not gonna like you..” hahahaha this is so funny!

[@tinoyb9294]

Thanks for the mention about Therapeutic Riding. It's true that many volunteers don't actually ride. The program would love to have an experienced horseperson helping out even if they're trying to get over their fear themselves. Great to here Deb's voice behind the camera.

[@janetschmitt6760]

It is impossible to be afraid, angry or upset and be breathing from the belly at the same time. Pat has spoken like a true yogi!

[@markmcadams1638]

Wisdom…1) comes from many years of trials and tribulations, 2) not out of a book on a subject or a professed credentialed expert. Pats wisdom has obviously come from # 1 …the years put into his passion of Californio style of Bridle Horsemenship is inspiring. Wisdom a rare thing to possess. Thank you

[@FluffHyune]

So glad your surgery went well, Debbie! Thank you for your words of advice! ❣️ you’ve taught me so much with my horsemanship

[@txlongarm]

I needed this video. Thank you and thanks to the lady who sent the email.

[@douggalloway3250]

Don't ever under estimate the power of prayer ,it is wonderful medicine for those who believe

[@timricca8485]

Pat, Deb, Its been a while. Happy to hear Deb is making a good recovery. Stay the course Deb. Pat you made me laugh this morning listening to this video. Your side line humor is priceless 😂. Enjoy hearing your perspective on the fear thing, it’s real. Got to work through it, getting ones arms around fear. I work with a couple of those equine beasts with an angel on one ear, and a devil on the other ear. 🇺🇸 take care you two.

[@Cecilyeg]

I was taught that riding is 95% balance, 5% grip. Grip is employed only when balance is irretrievably lost.

[@sirronmitt]

It is great to see you back again. I look forward to the video of Deb kicking over her head. Seriously, Deb, we are so glad your surgery was a success. I remember Pat saying he thought is was just a leaking O ring but it turned out to be more serious. We know he was concerned and it is great to have your both back joking around. Our continued support and prayers.

[@cherylmetzler843]

So glad to hear you’re doing well, Deb!!

[@averyjohn6425]

I'm glad things went well for Deb, I sure like to Thank Pat,& Deb for taking their time to put out Videos been learning a lot. Thanks again may God Ride with aways checking cows ,mending fences , or just riding. Have a wonderful day

[@kimnenninger7226]

I am glad that you both are still with us "coffin cheaters". Be well and keep your ass in the saddle.

[@christmasmoore6880]

Really good to see and hear you all again. Deb, keep healing well. Pat, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us.

[@robvernachio8290]

Glad Deb is up & running.. I’m healing up right now… broke a bunch of ribs .. horse tipped over then rolled over me.. Anxious to get back riding but docs said no riding for 4-6 weeks.. don’t wanna risk punching holes in any of the important soft stuff inside my chest cavity.. so I’m watching a lot of the people who influence me.. Thank you so much for being an inspiration.. I pray for y’all’s continued health & healing

[@meycoe]

get well soon.....no fear!

[@cowgirl4Christ63]

We all love you both! Melissa from NY❤

[@user-vv9tj8ij9q]

God bless y'all

[@Vidocq2912]

I'm so glad Deb is on the mend. And Pat, I know exactly what you mean about trying to connect with the folks who made a difference in your life. You were one for me and now I'm trying to find out about Tom Stevie...have you heard anything??? (this is Patrick, we went to Sheridan College together, and met in Fallon a year or so back)

[@lauramoy9940]

Love this video. When I get on a horse I focus on relaxing my legs & breathing normally. I had times when I was scared to ride but I always went back because I love riding. Love your sense of humor Pat.

[@Mural223]

I appreciate this video More than you will ever know! Thanks so much

[@wendyfowler1396]

Great to hear that all is going well with Deb's convalescence, and you are back sharing your knowledge with us again. Nice also to see Chinaco looking in such great condition, and rolling the cricket. Go well, all.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Love Chinaco

[@barbgunness6598]

As a person who had 2 significant wrecks about 10 years apart, riding with people does not stop the fear. It can perpetuate it. Its a very personal thing. However, I have ridden with individual persons who take the time with me and that helps. Kinda like the leading with the lead rope, they know going in on the ride that we are working thru some things. But what I wanted to add for that person who wrote in, PLEASE check your physical status. Your flexibility, your core, your physical balance of both your right and your left. We are finding out that the first injury from 2012 (neck injury) had created a restriction in my ability to look left. As we were discovering that I was "crooked" in the saddle, I rode my colt the next day anyways (made a grave error) and came off the side of my apparent stiffness (2021). I underestimated the lack of flexibility in me, not to mention, when fear is added in and tightness comes in, there is no way to ride like that. Final note: Pat's emphasis on breathing, which I learned thru these video particularly, is 100% key. I constantly remind myself, and it has direct impact on the horse. Use it as part of the ground work so that it becomes a habit. Thank you Pat and Deb!!

[@pinkserendipity1]

I missed you two so much. I haven't seen your videos in a while. Thx for sharing and giving me a few giggles. I rode a horse a few months back that had a spade bit in his mouth. If it weren't for you, I would not have known how to be soft. The owner was shocked cuz no one can ride this guy but I could just fine. Luckily I'm naturally soft when I ride. Thank you for your education.

[@gavinpatrick5756]

Glad that you’re recovering and the surgery went well Deb. I recognize the name Johnny Jones from Pat’s list, he was a good friend of both my great grandfather (Ira Stover, some people called him Smokey) and my grandfather (Willard Patrick, a lot of people call him Pat). I remember my grandfather and my dad telling me stories about Johnny and how he was one of the men who had helped my grandfather when he was first starting to pack in the Sierras around Mt. Raymond and Yosemite while my grandfather was working for Yosemite Trails Pack Station and the Lazy K back in the 70s, he also helped gather cattle on the leases up around the same area for them. He has also mentioned the Bissets a few times, as Pat may know they were running cattle on a lease around the same area as the Knapps. Sometimes their cattle would get gathered up with K cattle and my grandfather would have to drop of cattle that belonged to the Bissets at their ranch near Raymond. I’m not sure when Johnny passed away but from what I have been told he lived into his 80s, my grandfather is still alive and is currently 91, I wonder if Pat had run into him at sometime in the past too.

[@marysnider803]

Nov.8th 5:05 eastern time. Glad to see you and Deb doing good. Thanks for all your wisdom. You make a big difference and it serves horse and rider for the better!

[@garyb4929]

Good to hear Deb is doing better. Thanks for the share.

[@lisag378]

I am so glad to hear you are doing better, Deb. ❤ Pat, if you take one person, per video off that list you talked about as your mentors...and gave us the personal story of each one and what they showed or told you, that would be so fun. 🎉🎉

[@nidagiddens7080]

Best health good life to both of you

[@skipper9400]

VERY Glad to hear you are doing well Deb......God Bless and keep you and that onery OL' Fart ur married to.......take care and thanks for the Video .....OnWard........

[@Misseyj1001]

Good to see you all back! Thanks for the advice on fearful riding… got my ground work done and now working in an arena. Riding all my life saw an accident with horse and husband and the fear set in. All good advice I’m working the program. Thanks from Michigan 😊

[@josephbuell963]

Be true to God!

[@skidaddle32]

Wooohoooo! So happy to see this video and learn that Deb is back out and about!

[@shaneburns4349]

The dapple reminds me of my first pony a persiran over a welsh mountain pony. I ended up with three which were great saddle and harness ponies.

[@cmcernetisch9780]

Have listened to this one several times. Thanks Pat, and glad to hear Deb’s on the mend

[@Steve-yh7ol]

Hope you’re all doing well. Still watch the videos you post and just wanted to say I love the title to this one. For me it’s all about commitment. And when the time comes that I can’t commit well then maybe I should take up golf. Still riding. Love you guys

[@B.A.Cowboy1776]

Love it, keep doing what your doing (as if you needed affirmation) Be true to yourself. Be Cowboy(I don't think it gets any better).

[@DaytonaRider1]

Pat, you and your bride have done more for horsemanship than most anyone I ever met. Adios.

[@caseyhansen4567]

Thanks Pat and Deb.i always learn something watching and listening .i know i heard it before but where is your house located.we were just up in Caliente reminds me of there

[@dylaningle3113]

Glad your out. Welcome back.

[@joanettemurch9040]

I’m so happy to see you

[@desertvalleylabradors9606]

very good, keep on keeping on.

[@rhondab9792]

Fear Lady here, Pat. I'm stunned and grateful for you taking time on my issue. I'm actually looking at getting back into riding after selling my last horse some 30+ years ago. So I'm not afraid of a specific horse, but being older now want to make sure I'm doing everything to promote a secure seat and minimize the risk of falling. I love the way you ride and teach, and I trust your advice. I am curious what you were referring to that happens Tuedays... an online group?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

That was a joke...there's always a "group" meeting on some weekday that addresses some problem or other like self esteem or anger management.

[@fireweedak]

Rhonda, sharing that I’m at the point where I only ride with people that care if I die. Enjoy the ride!

[@meycoe]

@@fireweedak yep I've ridden with the other type and it SUCKED!!!

[@fireweedak]

@@meycoeSurvive to ride another day!!

[@johnmcfadden9732]

Good the hear from Deb that she is on the mend....

[@cowgirl4Christ63]

Hi Pat and Deb...sent you an email on your website about that clever saddle pouch. Melissa from NY

[@PONYHEAVEN]

Soundtrack unbelievable.

[@joelhamilton6720]

Watching for the second time

[@gregross1818]

Like your show question for you have you ever had to use an over draw on a green bronc in your younger days

[@Paul11B2P]

Very happy to hear Deb is feeling better. When I hear of people falling off their horse it makes me question their fitness level. In the pass, I decided I needed to shed some extra weight for the benefit of me and my horse. It’s been good for both of us and my riding has improved.

[@meycoe]

um Pat fell off and broke his neck. sooooo...

[@timothypennington3964]

I was wondering if you ever worked with my uncle he was from the los coyotes reservation his name was Austin Cruz Siva we called him uncle Cruz he was a true cahuilla cowboy and his friend Banning Taylor.

[@chrisnapretorius3486]

Thank you! I just love all the opinions! So my question is if you dont squeeze your calves what should you do? Do you kick or use the end of your reins to slap them? I agree squeezing them all the time make them dull and kill the rider on long rides. But what do you do to get them going? Thanks in advance

[@PatnDebPuckett]

I think you misunderstood the question and the answer. The question was about squeezing your thighs constantly throughout the entire ride in order to stay on the horse. The answer was that you should be relaxed from the waist down UNTIL you need to signal your horse with your seat and legs.

[@maurschmidtz]

Hahaha "You're gonna die and they're not gonna like ya."

[@user-vv9tj8ij9q]

Jim beam

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

She needs an older plug nag and a bear trap saddle, some will never progress past their fear.

[@TightwadTodd]

Gabe, at 5 dot?

[@meycoe]

lol let me go grab my stick!

[@barbarawitt9989]

When you say squeeze, you really mean grip constantly, correct?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Yes. We’ve known a few people who think they need to grip with their thighs all the time.

[@vicki1141]

Hi Deb so glad to hear your surgery was a success. Since your last video , I have been on here every day, checking for a report on how you were doing. My partner had heart surgery just last March. It's a big deal ! No roping calves for a while young lady ! we need you to get your strength back so you can keep Pat in line. Healing and love to you both, from Nova Scotia.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

@@vicki1141 Thank you ❤

[@michaelschulze6545]

You are so ranch hand.

[@Rawkinghorseranch]

Stick in eye, ha ha ha

[@davidkozelsky]

Coffin cheaters? Lmao!

[@matthewbohman57]

Gummer, coffin cheater😅