Transitioning to a Western Bit

[@anthonynelson4960]

horse training, history lessons, trivia, and marriage counseling! wow! how can it get any better than this? good stuff.

[@zonk0412]

Amen. Keep em coming!

[@Coalrollinfurry]

Im from new york. No one is every gonna teach me to ride a horse without me paying them. Idk why im watching this. But id appreciate that u stay doinnit.

[@jerrydaley4678]

I could not ever get tired of see that mare.

[@wecu4dk]

All these Pat/Deb videos get better each time one watches them. Thanks so very much Pat and Deb. You are a national treasure.

[@maryhelenshort8287]

I often wonder about this bay mare. She introduced me to this channel ❤

[@justincrosley6854]

Please keeping making videos! I could watch listen all day!

[@cherylemery109]

Thanks for your knowledge and your history lessons.

[@sunrise7ranch85]

HAHA! "That Ho Chi Minh bit" I can tell this man has been to Vietnam. Thank you for your service and for these great videos.

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

gotta love pats sense of humor

[@JoshLyndon]

Deb, I'm loving these videos. His senior cowboy manner is both heartwarming and refreshing

[@collink6279]

You folks are making some fabulous videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@we7438]

Thank you, Pat and Deb, for doing these. My heart soars when I see the notification that there is a new video. I wish I had someone like Pat 30 years ago when I was working horses to teach me. I wanted to learn the Californio way, but I didn't have anyone to watch and guide me. These vids are so good and put so many things together for me, even now so many winters down the road. Looking forward to the continued journey.

[@kengamble8595]

Don't believe that I could ever get tired of watching a good cow horse ! 😊 I have been tired and aggravated some at watching a good horse with a bad rider though! Really enjoy your patience with these horses. Pop told me at a young age that without patience nothing gets done.... right ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@joseduarte7281]

Never get tired of watching Pat

[@garymclaren7185]

Never get tired of looking at a well trained horse

[@denniscurtis5331]

I can listen to you all day long and be a sponge just taking in all your knowledge and what I would give to just be able to work with you in person for a week thank you.

[@seadanze]

"Poco a poco" thank you so much Pat. I just acquired a 9 yr.old AQHA gelding who is hotter than you know what. I've had to really review my horsemanship and take it "poco a poco" with him. You are such a good mentor. Watching your videos is making me realize a good horse is worth all the time and patience you can give him.

[@gailturner1304]

Just stumbled on your video and know I’m hooked Haven’t worked Cattle in 40 years and Horses I rode and broke until my uncle sold his farm Man your horse sense reminds me of my uncle it’s hard work but also a gift from God Thanks For Sharing . I’d love to ride with you some day before I turn to Dust

[@christophertorres4170]

Love these videos, keep them coming. I enjoy history and yes Texas was a Republic for 10yrs.

[@dwrr9084]

Thanks for your attention to detail. Your lesson on stopping with your seat was the best backing up training I have seen.

[@JanWindsong]

I just happened to find your video one day and spent the next three hours watching all your different videos. Your method of attention to detail kindness and commitment to never betraying the horse is beautiful. I know you are a lot tougher than words like that but I got to say I’ve seen some really gruesome training.And yours is just the a pitta me of working horse and show Horse they’re all wrapped up in the same and I love it

[@hickoryhollowhomestead4734]

You said you like to hear where people are from, I am subscribed from Dandridge, TN right outside of the Great Smoky Mountains national park. Love your no nonsense horsemanship and I use your knowledge on my horses! Thankyou!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Are you on the Dolly Parton side or the Maryville side? We spent a day at Cade’s Cove. Loved the mill and the cantilever barn...

[@susannegele4241]

Thank you for absolute visuals that help me to work my cracker mare. We backed all the way home on a crooked trail yesterday.

[@steelmagnoliadiane]

Man, this guy is amazing on every detail, including the history that he gives. I didn't know why they called them Panola Cowboys. Notice how he takes the bit out of the horse's mouth, letting the horse give him the bit rather than him yanking it. If there's one thing that I can watch someone do with their horse that says whether or not they're skilled with horses, it's how they remove the bit from the horse's mouth

[@juliovalencia256]

Watched the whole video amazing info thank you sr

[@catherinedutfield6938]

I am learning ALOT!! Bless you for being so chatty about stuff that matters.

[@adamsteel5320]

" Thank-You Pat & Deb !! .... Hope Pat can sleep tonight .... Sweet Dreams ! ..... Vaya Con Dios ! ..... North Queensland , Australia.

[@RockinBarBRanch]

Please keep makin more videos, I watch the current ones many, many times! They are My back to the basics so to speak ground work!

[@kdhuff]

70° and a light breeze. Perfect!

[@spedoclctr]

I have a great fondness for horses 🐎, especially that bay mare. The videos are very interesting and enlightening. It harkens me back to the ranch work in South Eastern Oregon that I did in my younger years. Your horsemanship videos help affirm the few thoughts I've had about horses and also boots me for the many boneheaded things I was doing. So thank you 😊. Greetings from Oregon.

[@jarrodlattinville7225]

Hello Pat and Deb, I wanted to tell yall thank you again for the jointless snaffle I bought from yall this past summer. It has helped tremendously on some horses I've got and I've even used it on some that were outside horses to "re-educate" if you will. I hope this message finds you both doing well and continuing to be blessed. When you make it to Texas, dont forget to stop in Wichita Falls and rest your bones from the weary travels. Sincerely, Jarrod Lattinville Rafter JK Ranch and Performance Horses

[@stevemccoy8138]

This is Great. Had to kinda chuckle when you told about the wife handing over the reins. Thanks

[@lindatruitt7858]

Thank you. Love your approach, humor, and history.

[@catherinewerner2936]

Thank you Deb and Pat, love your videos, history and wisdom!

[@jordanoneill5552]

Thank you Pat for taking the time to share the knowledge you have, and thank you Deb for all the the the videos and the time you take to bring them to us! You are a Great mentor to young people keeping traditions and history in the forefront of our minds!

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Another great video. I am glad I found your channel and it is great to hear you have more planned. I like the training video's and love the working video's.

[@jenniferyarmuch653]

Thank you Pat & Deb for making these videos. From Jennifer in Alberta Canada. Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

[@chickabeegirls]

I have been watching all your videos since I found you and enjoy your no nonsense knowledge. I am from Alberta, Canada

[@lisajignoffo9442]

Look forward to each and every video! Thank you Pat & Deb!! What I wouldn’t do to have all this knowledge 10 years ago! It’s never too late! Appreciate all you do and say!

[@jeanfish7]

Love you Deb and " Dad" !!!

[@mariesantos6041]

Two brothers,..from the Casto family from Monterey California. Helped the Hawaiian's learn the magic🌹

[@PatnDebPuckett]

So you’re saying that it was Californios from Monterey CA who went to Hawaii? What is the source of this information and the timeline? Thank you!!

[@beverlyfrazier4370]

Hi Pat and Deb, I really enjoy learning from your videos. I'm not a cowboy. I just like to learn about horses, how you train them and the history of the old west. I like to watch Rick Gore also. His horses are not working horses. Rick shows how to care for a horse and how to ride bitless. His site is 'Think like a horse' if you want to take a look at what he does. Thank you again for sharing your years of experience with us.

[@epona9166]

Rick Gore. Seriously? He's just one endless misogynistic rant, with horses as a prop. He treats his horses fine, but has very little of value to say, despite hundreds of hours of YT videos. The polar opposite of Pat, who has multiple lifetimes worth of horse knowledge and wisdom in his head and dispenses it carefully and thoughtfully. And respects women.

[@lilwildlilbitparis8055]

Viewing from Harrells NC Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of the horse world. I have learned alot. Looking forward to more

[@jaemsj8206]

Thank you, God Bless, and stay safe. You are America.

[@davelo3726]

Thanks for making the videos and the straight up audio. I have learned a lot from just watching, some information is what you don't say but the information is there, Posture, presentation, acceptance and all.

[@alisoncurrie1438]

Neckreining, roping etc - not sure how I’ll use these in Scotland but I love your videos. And yes, I am learning!

[@lainahiller4146]

Nice and relaxing.

[@keithtaylor6069]

I love your videos and history. Keep up the great work

[@StuckInNy]

Wonderful video, as always. I'm so glad I found your channel. I've enjoyed each video, and think about the topics after I'm done watching. I've revisited many of them already. Have a good day. Snowing in upstate NY today. ❄🌬

[@scottc3165]

Most of us would be lucky if we could ever get our horses to the point he got this horse as shown in the first 4 minutes. And that's just when he transitions from the snaffle. Good luck all. And thank you to the horseman.

[@lauramoy9940]

I'm looking forward to more videos. I've been to a branding..

[@tracmccoy2127]

We will get there! Like this so much.

[@wolfnrus]

Appreciate the marital advice as well as your thorough explanation of why you do things a certain way, and the reminders about 'ranch' horses vs other disciplines.

[@garted63]

Love it. Thank you ,!

[@lisafoster4468]

I hope his owner takes good care of her!

[@Fd-gk5hc]

congratulation for your experience even for the passion.

[@allenwaters96]

My cousin was Miss Rodeo Nebraska. My granddad helped the ranchers with their horses, cattle and other issues. He was a 3nd gen smithy and a hunting & fishing guide. You had to flip a coin to guess what mood he was in. My other cousin and I practiced rope tricks & trick riding cause we wanted to be like Will Rogers. Granddad didn't like that much. Anyway I sure enjoy your program.

[@Suburbanstoneage]

Terrific video! Glad to be a subscriber and can't wait to learn more!

[@tammysimpson8341]

"It's legal to ride a horse in go-aheads" hahaha awesome

[@marlenequiring2936]

Enjoying your videos. I met you and wrote about you a year or more ago at Jerry Tindells place where you were doing a roping clinic.

[@silky2204]

Interesting story.

[@MRHOTROD396]

Great info.

[@featheredfoothillfarm]

I have a lot to learn. Thanks for this. Enjoyable and educational. And I ride English. Still, I think I need to know more as I live in the West.

[@NNLBC]

Thank You for doing this

[@jeanfish7]

This vidio was wonderful. The Hawaii riders must have been the Spanish Kings men.. On my home town we had many " Mexicans" who were loyal to Spain, and had to flee Mexico to escape the revolution.

[@gordontaylor8689]

isn't it the way, you just get one reset and someone else gets to wear that set of shoes out! Great videos!

[@johncriswell1106]

Pat, when the horse loads its hind quarters is it already collected or does it do that simultaneously. You can see the shoulder muscles flex indicating she is balanced but does not look anxious to jump forward.

[@MrSanteeclaus]

I had read that Vaqueros went to tame the cattle there. So i assumed the horses came from the west coast. Calif/Mex.

[@suzanneyorkville]

I learn so much from you. thank you

[@jackkrag]

thanks

[@CrossRifles2008]

Thanks great video.

[@shannonthornton7387]

Lol “cause you don’t want em runnin backwards!”

[@meycoe]

Gorgeous mare....how'd she do when she got handed over to work?

[@jcadams8232]

Jack Hays who was credited with being the first leader of Texas ranger moved to San Francisco and became Sheriff, if I recall the history correctly. A few such Texans went to Utah. Rangers were referred to as Backwoodsmen in Kentucky and Tennessee where the fast American horse is still revered. Some of that info came from Teddy Roosevelt's "Winning of the West".

[@meltcmelinda4012]

I thank God up above for watching us here below and for allowing us to follow your videos. Sir, you are one , if not the best trainer I have seen in working with horses. First you are kind and filled with love and respect toward an animal. I am glued to my PC watching your videos. Makes me wish I could own and ride again. Thank you Pat and Deb for your hard work and sharing your knowledge to all. God Bess.

[@FOCHS5]

Didn’t the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon bring horses with him that were lost after landing in what is suspected as Florida? TY for sharing your wisdom and experience with all of learners!!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

The question was where did the horses come from that were brought to Hawaii for the first time?

[@asportableskatesharpening4207]

respect, following

[@shaneslater896]

Where do you buy your bits from. I’m looking for a loud cricket if you could point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks

[@trwhitr]

SHANE SLATER go to the shop on his web site

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We do sell the Missing Links Snaffle on our website www.thedisciplinedride.com/store . If you’re looking for a western shank bit, we like a Sliester bit which you can often find used on eBay. We also like the Jeremiah Watt Product bits with the A100 cheekpiece and traditional half breed mouthpiece for most horses. Here’s a link for those: bitterrootsaddleco.com/arena-classic-bits-jeremiah-watt-bits/

[@shaneslater896]

Deb Puckett thanks for the reply I will check it out

[@shaneslater896]

Teresa Whitaker thanks.

[@seasands3486]

That was great... Thank you

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Could you do a short video on a ring bit or I believe is called a Chilano bit? How it was used and for what reason. I think the ring was to act as the curb strap does on traditional bits. Thank you

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Will do.

[@MrSanteeclaus]

Thank you I will watch for it.

[@midnitewaterchief]

They didn't kill all of the comanches. The tribe is still alive and well today!

[@andywoommavovah7229]

Yes sir! From a Comanche living in Kentucky!

[@johnjacobs4207]

best one yet

[@sassy6292]

Love the history lesson! Please comment on lunging horses. You mentioned it and you didn’t seem too enthused with the practice of lunging so now I’m curious.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Lunging is nothing more than the horse mindlessly wandering. Also, it encourages the horse to bend to the outside of the circle. People who lunge their horses are avoiding the fact that their horses aren’t broke and they lunge them to “take the edge off” rather than address the problem. The more you lunge your horse prior to getting on the more you’ll have to lunge your horse prior to getting on. We’ve seen people at english horse shows lunge horses for 2 hours. It’s a waste of time and the repetitive motion will lead to joint problems down the road not to mention mental problems from resentment and boredom.

[@sassy6292]

@@PatnDebPuckett thank you 🙏 I love your videos btw:)! You make the most sense than anyone I have watched. You remind me of my coach of 12 years and I can see now that he was using the ways of the old masters as do you. Much love and respect to you and Deb❤️

[@radchannel5494]

Lounging properly done is ground driving on a single rein. Should be done for 15 minmax. Flexion and voice commands reviewed. Far from chasing a horse around on a string b

[@Hootq8i]

A lot of cowboy horse's were broke by leg and knee pressure. JW .AZ .

[@lindairwin355]

thank you

[@peterwilliams9487]

I have a horse that don't like to back up with a bosal. what advice could you give me to teach him how to back up

[@jessicaschiffer2036]

What are “go aheads”?

[@rhondapayne3283]

My question too....

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Flip flops! 😆

[@rhondapayne3283]

@@PatnDebPuckett or 'jandals' as we call them in New Zealand 🤣

[@jessicaschiffer2036]

Thongs in Australia Anyone riding in them have to be crazy

[@johnmcfadden9732]

@@jessicaschiffer2036 flip flops fall off your feet if you back up, so you can only "go ahead" in them... thus go aheads.

[@captaingilmacgregor5520]

Two years before the mast, great book and Dana point is named after the author and a place where he tanned and moved hides

[@johnhutcheson8869]

Love the history lesson. The Parker Ranch had mostly Morgans until late 1950's early 1960's when younger folks took over and introduced the QH. The Paniolos missed the Morgans because their tradition had been the bridle horse ...and Morgans by their natural carriage were easier to bridle. I am hopelessly addicted to Pat's history lessons. Off topic but for your average Morgan what would the ideal measurements be for a set of "coastal" romal reins?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Our reins average between 26 and 30 inches long. The big gray mare, Lola, rides a 28 inch set. The sorrel bridle horse, Gypsy, is also 28. We’ve had some 14 hand horses that used a 26 inch rein. We’ve had some flatter built horses that rode a 30 inch rein. So it comes down to the level of collection the horse rides in and not so much how tall he is.

[@johnhutcheson8869]

@@PatnDebPuckett Thanks !!

[@keithtaylor6069]

Keep it up!!

[@AndersonCattleCo]

I enjoy history , but I don't know anymore than you on Hawaii

[@theway1997]

The origins of horses were found to be from Nevada. The domestication of them was in Europe

[@bamp1624]

"Mindlessly wandering...it's what english people call lunging" 🤣😁😘

[@radchannel5494]

No it’s not. Good lounging is long lining on one rein. Less confining and easier for horse to understand than two rein long lining. I establish voice commands and good whoa on single rein. Two reins are used prior to hitching horse to cart. Saddle horse people typically long line a horse 1-2 days a week as part of training regimen.

[@radchannel5494]

It certainly is not mindless. I am very precise and controlled in my training on the long lines. Good enough for many trainers far more advanced than me.

[@gusqueen8084]

Mr. Puckett where do you get your solid bar snaffle with the copper cricket? Joshua, Texas

[@PatnDebPuckett]

You can order the Missing Link Snaffle on our website www.thedisciplinedride.com/store .

[@gusqueen8084]

Thank you so very much!

[@janboogaerts1616]

My go-to-person for the details on when and from where cattle and horses came to Hawaii would be Don Reeves, recently retired from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in OKC. He researched everything on Hawaii and the paniolos a couple of years ago when they did an exhibition on them a couple of years ago. Other question : I have a 6yo horse which got started as a 2yo, That was extremely light in the hackamore. He's been in the 2-rein for a while and when I'm sure it's gonna be a slow day, I will sometimes just go straight up. It seems however that he can't work his feet and his tongue at the same time. He'll only work the crickett of my spade bit when he's standing still. Any ideas on that?

[@rs-bi8yf]

Just a word on shoeing 3 farriers 45 opinions !

[@reflux51]

I expected a shoe to fly after that 70 degrees and a light breeze comment.

[@lainahiller4146]

This is not meant as a criticism, but are the horses's eyes OK?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Are you talking about the roll on fly repellent we use?

[@johnwayne2610]

Perhaps I missed it in an earlier video, but where does Mr. Puckett like his snaffle bits in the mouth? One wrinkle, two, or like with the bits in this video, barely touching? I was taught to use two wrinkles with a snaffle bit, but a dayworker on the crew a couple of days ago suggested I not place my snaffle so high.

[@buckaroomanreh]

I was always taught hang it lower so the horse can carry it better and the release and signal mean more. Just my view on it. It's always worked well for me.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We like the snaffle barely touching the corners of the mouth. If you have wrinkles, there’s always a pull so the horse isn’t able to feel the release as subtly as we would like.

[@suzanneyorkville]

@@PatnDebPuckett thank you for responding to this one. I always put my bits barely touching the mouth and the owner of the yard I am at scolds me but I just smile and shrug my shoulders and ride on.

[@mariapazaristeaguirre4491]

Hello, why is it necessary to change bit if the previous one was funcioning?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

In order to achieve a greater level of collection and communication along with the ability to ride with one hand. This means the rider communicates primarily with his or her body rather than always pulling on the horse’s mouth.

[@joelaguilar9281]

I rehabilitated rescue horses in Colorado. How can I can one of those ring snaffle with the cricket? I know he designed it but how do I get one?

[@wecu4dk]

www.thedisciplinedride.com/store/missing-link-snaffle