Helping a Friend Start a Colt

[@joelhamilton6720]

A True Horseman ! Praise God for Gifts and your efforts to share them

[@jimbobnunya1701]

A day like that with Deb and Pat would be like getting a full scholarship to your dream school. What a good man and woman and what good friends.

[@pattimartin7250]

I know this girl, by heart...before she chose the stallion for her good mare, resulting in this fabulous filly she calls River. She was hands on progressive, intuitive..River, this filly was a life long dream, come to pass. Thrills me to see Pat helping with her, as he did with my good horse 20 years ago. River will be a solid citizen. Step by step. There is n o substitute for time..

[@mosspiglet_]

Beautifully done. What a true art form.

[@l.herbertswoager929]

I’m 80 years old still play with horses learned something new watching your video I like your method

[@shannonberridge4988]

What a beautiful dance! Was tearing up when the owner started cantering!!! Thank you for sharing your skills!!

[@joelfoster3576]

The SMILE on her face says it ALL ....This is a fantastic lesson from start to finish .. And we got to see it all ...Thank you ALL for this ..and hey that is GREAT FILMING too Deb ...thank you guys again,,, BTW, This also gives us a VERY GOOD LOOK AT WHAT WE CAN DO TO GET THE HORSE Under control ...If we watch the other videos on roping a horse we should be able to do this without too much trouble ..THIS IS GREAT !!! We can also do this on OLDER HORSES, especially if they have never had this done ...THANKS AGAIN GUYS

[@brentmckee5111]

Looks easy - when you have put in 40 years of astute learning. IM very impressed .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jarlnerdrum1309]

Watching Pat work is, well hopefully not insulting just don't know the right word, like a magician (not that he is tricky just so fluid). I have been following your page for about two years now when I got my first horse. I am 53 and took up horseback riding two years ago. I have learned and used so much that I have seen here. I hope to just be that smooth and comfortable on a horse someday. Not for me but for my horse he is a great young horse I feel as if I let him down sometimes. Anyway thank you for what you allow us to see.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We always recommend that people get an older, gentle horse for a first horse. Not only for their own benefit but because young horses benefit from a confident, experienced rider.

[@matejac1108]

Full 34 minutes with Pat, what a treat, thank you!

[@bruciegarrett3557]

Best man to learn from- I love this man, God broke the mold , so take this Hero in folks a one in 10 million right here.

[@jimbobnunya1701]

I completely agree, and believe the same of Miss Deb. What a team!!!

[@hoofgirl31]

awesome from start to finish! Pat's timing, coordination and roping skills are always something to be desired! beautiful filly

[@kidstuff44555]

Blondie, the horse Pat is riding, sure is a great little horse

[@sarieven]

This is a wonderful video! This is a master class in 34 minutes and for a student with intention to get anywhere with horses, this video has more information density than just about anything out there. I could watch this all day.... no, make that for days.

[@davidjensen4793]

Very high level of skill with a rope. Love the patience and rewarding every slight try along with knowing when to pet the horse as well as knowing when to move on. Priceless! This is starting a colt with quality. The amount of experience and hours of observation in Pat's being is GOLD! Thank you for posting! Would love to ride with you someday!

[@elitehorsemanship8765]

Absolute perfection.

[@alisonevans7403]

Another one to re-watch several times. Thanks so much.

[@lauralund4535]

You are a legend! That colt has been started using such wisdom and compassion. I hope your friend is able to pass on some of that wisdom. I loved seeing her smile place her palm and exhale

[@jackkrag]

actually welled up for all my ex's at the end. . thanks Deb, this was beautiful, k

[@surfmike99]

One of the best colt starting videos I have ever seen!!!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Thank you!

[@ToddGWylie]

What a gift this video is. Thanks Pat & Deb.

[@laurelneth]

incredable, masterful horsemanship

[@jhults02]

Super proud of her and her mare! Nice to see the progress knowing both horse and owner. Thank you for sharing Pat and Deb ❣️

[@kerryobrien6299]

Just wow. That was a beautiful thing to watch. So kind. So expert. I’ve started a couple, but sure don’t have those rope handling skills. Just perfect. And learned a lot. Thank you for sharing it.

[@hershellinnenbringer4058]

Have a great day! God is so great!!!

[@sassy6292]

That was beautiful

[@guillaumevalat8061]

Very moving in the end - the horse and the lady together. It’s shows us the art of doing a difficult thing on a simple way and also reminds us what it takes - skills and lot of work to get to that capacity 👏🌈 Best from France 🇫🇷🐓

[@Livefreejeeper]

I don’t think I will ever need to break colt but what this video and all your videos teach me is patience the release’s along with consistency. Is the key to training a horse. Since watching your videos I’ve tried to be consistent with every command I give my horse. I stopped letting think about what we just did. Keep the Videos coming we enjoy them in Ocala Florida

[@tjm00000]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@johnmcfadden9732]

Great video.. terrific examples of training there, and what a peaceful young horse..

[@cowgirl4Christ63]

Poetry in motion.

[@clayoreilly4553]

Wow! As Tia Turner said, "Nice, and Easy". Beautiful job, Pat. And a beautiful job putting the video together, Deb. I'm going to guess that this was a all-day deal, and that the wind was no help. But the outcome was absolutely beautiful. Thank you both for sharing this. It is always a good deal to watch a master craftsman at work.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

It actually took around 3 hours.

[@clayoreilly4553]

@@PatnDebPuckett Wow! That is really quick to get all of that work done. Really nice to see. I'm gonna watch that video several more times. Thanks again.

[@allybee8283]

Pat! You are amazing ♥️

[@lindatruitt7858]

Love to see second or third ride on this colt.

[@Suburbanstoneage]

I love watching the roping!

[@jeffd1919]

A lot of old piles of barbed wire scattered across this part of the country. All that foot roping looks well worth the effort. I was after a handful of cows, watching them, when I accidentally rode into some on a young filly. I was fortunate to get her loose before she really freaked out. Bent a fingernail way back getting it done. Lucky I didn't tear it off. A friend of mine cowboys for the Utes. A gelding he was riding got stuck in some wire. He was trying to get him out & the horse got mad & bit him on the finger & wouldn't turn loose. He finally got his finger back & got the horse out, but horse was sure cut up, superficially. That foot roping could sure save on vet & doctor bills.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We’ve gotten a number of reports from people whose horses we have roped telling us how they found their horse stuck in wire or brambles and the horse stood there all night waiting to be cut out. I’ve also been trotting across the desert and had my horse come to a dead stop after stepping into a ball of wire. I got off, extricated her, and we went on our way.

[@roberthambly9926]

Beautiful

[@Rlyneagle]

It is great to see someone who knows how to do this. Much respect. I know I never could. Great work. This looks like Caliente.

[@lisag378]

I loved this video. I love listening to Pat too, but somehow, I was laser focused on this one. Hat's off to you and Deb. Great job

[@diggetydogdoggetydoo]

Well done!

[@ALWAYZSYDWAYZ]

Amazing, I loved every second!! Hopefully time for another Aussie trip soon 🤞🏼

[@almacruz-nf5lp]

Love your videos

[@magdielperez2219]

Awesome video , sr you are a master , god bless you guys

[@danielspitsbergen3669]

Pat, you’re an amazing horseman! So inspiring to watch and learn from. Thank you for the video.

[@amerelomar3578]

that's brilliant what a good horseman keep it up I've learnt from 3 different old men about breaking horses & they're all different In their approach & you're different too & good I've learnt so much from you thank you

[@jackkrag]

beautiful, all. thanks,k

[@smlmentorship1969]

Wow thank you for sharing, I have learned so much from your videos Pat!!! You offer such excellent content your demonstrations are so understandable, I'm actually coming through the tunnel seeing the light on the other side!! You present logical solutions to situations that are easy to follow and offer positive results for me. I enjoy your stories along with the horsemanship you share.i hope to meet you some day🙂Alberta canada

[@spedoclctr]

Cool little horse I think.

[@jessekent8762]

A real pleasure to watch

[@craigwulkan8300]

That was great. Impressive!

[@Shakey731]

That's pretty nice.

[@dellefairclough5309]

Absolutely delightful to watch - and especially like Pat working with the rope on each foot, wonderful first ride - thanks to everyone for this wonderful video:) Well worth watching a few times - to catch more details:) then to remember the details!

[@PONYHEAVEN]

Phenomenal.

[@nancyslater129]

Awesome!

[@conservativejoe4025]

Wow!

[@leepearson6748]

I have been taking cutting lessons with Jeff Sleeman. I mentioned this video to him. He said you 2 know each other. He would love to reconnect with you.

[@mrsbojangles8548]

Artistry

[@roxannmartin3687]

How long did this process take in real time? Thanks for showing all the steps!!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

About 3 hours.

[@sarieven]

Thank you for this question and this answer. About what I was guessing.

[@Duben-ym5vi]

WOW!

[@kaceecasto5400]

Why did you start at the flank?, I've always worked back from the girth. Curious because you always have purpose to your processes.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

You should rewatch the video. Pat didn’t begin with the flank. Pay attention at 7:15 . Hope this offers some clarity.

[@kaceecasto5400]

@@PatnDebPuckett will do. I could have looked away. Love watching these. Thanks

[@JoshBradford-c7m]

I bought a horse back in may of this year . Idk how old she is but I can't get close to her without her wanting to kick or bite . I have lunges her but think she has been abused and afraid she may be to far gone depending on how bad she was abused. She came from a terminal

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@Greenasbro]

nice ,sure wish you were my neighbor so I could pick your brain. from NZ

[@modocroughstock5700]

I want to do an apprenticeship with you starting soon? I have everything

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Unfortunately we aren't set up to take on a full time apprentice. We have students come fo 3-4 days. You can also bring a colt to start with Pat's supervision and help.

[@modocroughstock5700]

@@PatnDebPuckett Well, I'll follow you guys around then.. if someone wants something bad enough, they'll do what it takes.. it's important to me to get the training to do this right.. Drilling for gold at this minute to get monied up.. much love from Mina Nevada

[@RawhideEli]

Do y'all have any availability in late May or early June? We'll be moving around there, and I'd love to get a chance to come by with my colt if possible.

[@anthonynelson8998]

@@PatnDebPuckett You two are a treasure. This video is a much appreciated gift, a very valuable tool. Thank you

[@PatnDebPuckett]

@@modocroughstock5700 Email me with your phone number…[e-mail]

[@mihakabercic4457]

What kind if rope do you use and how doesn't it stay tight?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

5/16 nylon soft lay. I don’t understand the second question.

[@mihakabercic4457]

@@PatnDebPuckett my bad I meant how does it stay lose because mine tend to keep tight, meaning i have to take it off by hand. thanks

[@PatnDebPuckett]

@@mihakabercic4457 You can use a metal hondo if you want to be able to get it off of the horse when he's moving. Just keep throwing slack at the hondo so the loop can open.

[@mihakabercic4457]

@@PatnDebPuckett thank you

[@shadowdancer1412]

The rope around the horses abdomen was too far back. It was acting as a flank strap and caused the horse to really buck. I do this with my colts but I don’t put the rope that far back.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We do it one time and keep pressure on it until the horse trots. We don’t dally with it around the flank. This is so the horse has been exposed to everything that might happen in the future like when the rope went under the tail. This is just one of many things that makes a horse gentle. Now that said, if you rope the flank more than one time, you cross the line into teaching the horse to buck.

[@shadowdancer1412]

@@PatnDebPuckett Ok. That makes sense. I will have to consider trying that. I also put the rope on back and front feet. Which, of course, I learned from your videos. Thanx. 👌😊