The Bay Mare: Sidepassing and Disengaging the Hindquarters

[@Sorraiamustang]

It’s common sense if you think about the position of ones body to relay the message to the horse and being sure to immediately release when the horse gets it . These lessons are beyond words in being helpful. Pat , you make me laugh with your dry sense of humor and wit 😉 I sometimes here Deb chuckling too.

[@jamesblonquist8662]

'"I havnt leaned forward on this horse since I got her, unless it was doubled over in laughter watching someone ride." God I love this cowboy!

[@mitchwiebell2785]

You're not just sharing "how to" videos...you're preserving history and tradition. Can't thank you enough!

[@reneegosda6851]

Finally, someone who has a different technique for the side pass. I've been trying for a couple of years to get my mare to side pass along poles, but she just doesn't get it. His method of approach to the side pass will make sense to my mare.

[@ArizonaAirspace]

Ha ha ha. “ I haven’t leaned forward on this horse since the day I got her, unless it’s doubled over in laughter watching somebody ride.” Classic cowboy humor! Loved it. Another Great video by Pat. Thanks. Keep on riding.

[@BillZaspel]

I have read soooo many books and NO BODY else is giving the building blocks that you present. I am so very happy to have found you and appreciate the work that you present so very clearly. Thank you so much, both Deb and Pat, for sharing these invisible lessons before they're lost in the pages of books that fail to illustrate clearly the How-To for these things. Awesome!

[@gchristiansenUT]

And thank you for showing on a horse that isn't finished. So much more helpful to see what it really looks like rather than those that show this on a well trained horse.

[@LeGremlinn]

Really appreciate your humor and step-by-step process. Have a hard time knowing what to do wtih my body, what to notice and what to ignore when.

[@jrardin1967]

I like Your insights into ‘what the horse is thinking’! Maybe at your next group session, you should be ‘group leader’. You would convince them that this is just how it’s gonna be, It’s not personal, without upsetting them.Thank you for all your videos. I’m studying you. Thanks to you and Deb for doing this.

[@joelhamilton6720]

You Sir are a Gift to Horses

[@jeannettedean24]

i thank my lucky stars i found these utube videos and i thank u for putting them out in the public.

[@MrsFrogmother1]

I loved this one. I enjoyed your explanation of the tail positions and legs crossing. My favorite line was about people wanting you to ride 'cuz they don't want to get hurt!!

[@wendyfowler1396]

13 years ago I bought an unbroken arab mare, and took her to a clinic. The first thing I was told to do after saddling up was look at her tail - J AND clamp! I've never heard anyone else but you mention it.

[@wyohorsenut]

Pat & Deb Awesome job! Thank you for taking time out of your life to help education people and horses. Kurt Ilgen

[@alantaylor2990]

I've been watching your training over a few sessions you're a very good trainer"

[@Paul11B2P]

Thank you very much. That was the best explanation on turning on the hind quarters I’ve ever seen. It will certainly come in handy. Gracias.

[@davidphelan6861]

Thanks for a great video on sidepassing on an essentially green horse and thank you for all the tips on what to look for to determine your horse's mood before you get on and when mounted. Untracking is something I have not heard others discuss. Some advocate longing before getting on but this looks far more practical. From Cape Cod

[@PatnDebPuckett]

It is more practical in that it gets to the mind of the horse rather than just trying to wear him out.

[@portersold]

Thank you Pat & Deb for all the great video's. I watch them all and really enjoy your delivery and the content, Please continue !!!

[@lisajignoffo9442]

How can I thank you for this video?! We are never taught this info.. I call it The How’s and Why’s. Please keep these wonderful informational videos coming! I’m from Northern Illinois.. this info is GOLD!! Thank you

[@gaylef3477]

Another great lesson. I so appreciate all your time in putting these videos out. Always a good lesson with a down to earth reality and great wisdom. And I love the one-liners. Thank you!!

[@homeedconnect]

SO good! This is exactly the problem I'm having with my new-ish horse. Can't wait to go try this. Thank you.

[@blainestockwell6957]

I laughed out loud with the 'when the head disappears, you're gonna die'. I said to my wife 'that happened to me with Slingshot, except everything disappeared', she said who the hell names their horse Slingshot!

[@guillermojorge9284]

Instablaster

[@calebreinbold2411]

Thank you for answering my question! I will put that information to good use! Oh by the way had to heel a yearling that has headed with a front leg in. I learned the back hand hip shot from your video and I got to use it in real life! It was much better than trying to chase a cow around the pasture that wont choke down. You dont see many guys roping slick horn w long ropes in western ny but I think it might just catch on. Thanks a lot for all your videos and sharing your knowledge!

[@joseduarte7281]

Really enjoyed this clip,had a few chuckles too! Thank you!!

[@mercurymike66]

So many great one liners!

[@SFD-Horses]

Love your tail explanation. Haahaaahaaa! Been trying to explain that forever... also loved your clear direction of what you were doing and her response. Thank you for your video!

[@moniquegartland5076]

You are such a good reacher calm ,and your expressions and little saying makes me laugh , oh and by the way I am from Canada , oh and by the way I love your videos, please keep them coming .

[@spedoclctr]

Love the look of that mare.

[@edro3838]

“Perfection is highly overrated” I love this guy! 😂

[@kengamble8595]

Hahaha haha ! Cowboys wisdom ! 😊 A lot of it comes from scars and mended bones ! I got a few ! Some one else that likes Bill Engvall here! 😊 👏 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍

[@joelhamilton6720]

God Bless you All

[@colinbateman8233]

I do enjoy your videos

[@keithtaylor6069]

Takes a lot more skilled and driving a Peterbilt hats off to you my friend I hope I can be that good Someday

[@ltrocha]

Pay attention to what this man is saying. It could save you a trip to the ER.

[@brynmitchell5774]

Fascinating . Well explained. Love this vid .

[@Fd-gk5hc]

Good job Pat

[@bernhardpflug7924]

Like your style very much, hope you'll come to germany soon....

[@wolfnrus]

Great videos! Glad I found them! Where can we find a snaffle with cricket like yours?

[@adriennemiller1642]

❤️enjoyed every part of this with lots of chuckles- pithy comments & good training😊 Would you mind elaborating on how you could tell about the ulcers? Thanks!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

The horse had a heave line you could put your whole thumb in and he had a lot of anxiety. He tried hard to do what he was asked but the best thing Pat could do for the horse was teach his owner how to do groundwork to help him calm down. And get him on ulcer medication.

[@adriennemiller1642]

Deb Puckett thank you

[@yoten01]

“If their head disappears, your going to die.” Should be a bumper sticker.

[@blainestockwell6957]

Lol! I'd buy one!

[@andrewcastillo9558]

I thought the same thing lol.

[@melpet444]

This made me laugh so hard!!!

[@raymondjohnson6708]

When you say you are blocking her with your right foot does that mean by holding it straight and your spur turned in so she runs into it

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Blocking means your toe is turned out so your spur is engaged if the horse chooses to run into it.

[@gchristiansenUT]

Pat, love your stuff. I've got a young horse (5 year old gelding) that I recently bought. What is the order in which you teach all the leg cues?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We don’t really teach “cues.” We teach our horses to move away from pressure. If we are going to the left, we use our right leg and vice versa. We generally start off disengaging the hindquarters. Then moving the forehand. Sidepassing would be the next logical thing as it utilizes what has been taught with moving the hindquarters and the forehand. Backing comes next on a young horse. We might work on backing first on an older horse. If you’ll look for our videos about the logs, it covers everything you need to teach your horse to do.

[@scottmeadows6644]

I'm working on restarting a twelve year old horse. Side passing down the fence line the horse is crossing over front and back and moving along. However, in some way I have put too much "banana" on this horse, as the horse is leading with his rib cage and the movement feels ackward. How do I get the horse to side pass with a straight body?

[@rs-bi8yf]

Again thank you

[@roberthambly9926]

I just love you guys

[@TammieRhoads]

What is the sound of the cricket--what type of bit? Looks like a snaffle. This is the first time I have watched one of your videos.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

In each of our videos, we post a link to our website in the description. You can head to our website and find the answers to many common questions: www.thedisciplinedride.com . Thank you!

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Eventually all this needs to become automatic.....and as you can see it’s a lot more complicated than driving a car. I admire riders with soft hands and horses who still retain their spirit rather than be “broke”. You can see it in their eyes.....some of them. I learned about Parelli so much and the main thing is every learning situation as well as just autopilot ( of which there is not such thing) it’s about the relationship. If you don’t actually like your horses that can kinda get lost....most horsey people like most horses....they do have strong differences! I like how Parrelli teaches how to train different types of horses. If you take your horse to a trainer who does the same thing with every horse you’re not getting your money’s worth. There are more poor lying BS “trainers” out there than good ones. I call them scally wags and bullshitters. Watch the training sessions every time so you see what they do how instead of not knowing the WHOLE language used to get a safe good riding horse. I know trainer who can use lines that break easily in order to demonstrate lightness. Most horses are quite willing to respond to lightness....it’s less predator like... yes on the J. Yes on everything this mane says. Ha ha....don’t listen to me ....listen to him ...is why you’re here. This guy is a doll! And a gold mine.

[@chelackie]

Best video, stuffed with info and heap of funny lines too... You're tops! Most horse folk are not funny at all... R in Spain

[@chaselebsack1710]

How do you wrap your leg leathers to turn your stirrups?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

The saddle maker turns them when he makes the saddle.

[@amberhouska4661]

Thank you for sharing, helping, and for some fun too! In Oregon, and originally from Central Valley of California.

[@enriqueguzmanguzman5524]

Were can I buy that snaffle bit

[@PatnDebPuckett]

You can buy the Missing Link Snaffle on our website www.thedisciplinedride.com/store . Thank you for asking!

[@suzanneyorkville]

@@PatnDebPuckett do you ship your bits overseas to Europe?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Yes we do. When you place your order on our website, an additional shipping charge will be added if you enter an address outside the US. That’s the only difference. I believe it’s an additional $24 or $34 depending on the country.

[@janagannaway9223]

What is the ratchet sound in the video? Is it her mouth messing with the bit?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

It’s the Missing Link Snaffle. It’s an invention of Pat. Basically a Mullen mouth snaffle bit with a cricket embedded in the middle. It’s music to our ears!