From the Archives - Preparing for the First Ride

[@joanettemurch9040]

I cannot remember how many times I have enjoyed watching this man and each time I watch, I learn.

[@joelhamilton6720]

True Horsemanship as an Art. The World is Richer with you in it . Praise God for your Gifts

[@ghettoyeti50]

Best show on the planet. Entertaining and educational. Florida is watching.

[@kathryngrossman2852]

I'm 65 and training my own horse. I done a few in my life, but each one we at a different level of experience in my life. I learn so much with your videos. I now remember to breathe!!!

[@kathryngrossman2852]

Sorry for typos

[@CK-px7ni]

You sure do make it look easy...starting with roping...just throwing the rope and looping the colt...I'll just keep practice...thanks so much!

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

another great 30 minutes, thanks to you sir

[@kentsaeger8403]

Enjoy your video on colt starting looks like your methods are good ones thanks for sharing 👍 Kent from land of lakes Minnesota

[@Upunda]

Another master class, thanks again Pat. Columbia Falls, Montana

[@davidjensen4793]

Excellent teaching, timing, and balance... Thanks for sharing your knowledge..:)

[@elcincopatasramirez5497]

Looking good grandpa. Great work!

[@rickydavidson5050]

Wise words. brilliant video: Pat and debs thank you so much

[@liamrooney5133]

Great video! I learn a lot from every one of your videos.

[@kengamble8595]

Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@KeithSoucy]

awesome. thank you for making these!

[@randolphbutler1832]

Very impressive ! Thank you for sharing.

[@patmccauley930]

Enjoyed your. Patients and success

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍 thank you, sir! Proper preparation....

[@jobquijada9496]

woow, very impressive mr. Pat

[@joanettemurch9040]

A master 👏👏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rexpirie5807]

So much of your success is about knowing WHAT to do but also having the timing and balance and and gentleness (The feel) with which to do it. How do you teach that to a person? How do I learn that?? Also... Pat what rope are you using?

[@richardcameron3681]

5/16” nylon soft king ropes

[@rexpirie5807]

@Joel Foster You're absolutely right! i've always been a bit hung up about making mistakes and 'betraying' the horse

[@juliovalencia256]

Amazing i wish i was able to do this

[@clayoreilly4553]

Thank you, Pat. Great video with clear directions. Do you have an exercise you use to keep yourself able to mount from the ground? I am an older rider and need some help in improving my leg strength. Thanks.

[@serenityhorsemanship3365]

Deep leg squats using chair to help with balance. Start with one or two. Work up to ten a day. Also, Leg presses on Total Gym.10 each leg then 10 with both. I’m 76 and people are always wondering how I step up on a horse so easily. Doesn’t take a lot. Just a little everyday.

[@clayoreilly4553]

@@serenityhorsemanship3365 Thank you. Yeah. I'll be 74 this month and I still love riding.

[@jmad2328]

I truly appreciate your videos Pat and Deb. I look forward to these on a daily basis. I noticed Pat was swinging one rein over the horses' poll repeatedly. Is this the prelude to swinging a rope off his back? Thanks again for another great video. I hear Pat's voice in the back of my head every time I ride. God Bless Cowboys and Cowgirls- Johnny

[@PatnDebPuckett]

When he gets on for the first time, all he has is a lead rope. He sometimes leaves it as just a single rein instead of tying it under the horse’s chin to make a continuous rein. In order to change directions, he throws the lead rope to the other side of the horse’s head so he can direct the horse.

[@jmad2328]

@@PatnDebPuckett I see. Thank you 🙏

[@rexpirie5807]

Found it in the video of 19th Sept... 5/16 extra soft 60 foot :) Cheers

[@richardcameron3681]

Not extra soft just soft

[@rexpirie5807]

@@richardcameron3681 Thanks for the clarification Richard :)

[@joanettemurch9040]

Nice little black

[@caponeros]

Hello, I am writing from Benjamín Hill Sonora México, firts I want to thank you for your videos, I've learned a lot from watching them. Second I have a question: From what I understand, in order to make the transition from the bosalito to the snaffle, you work with both for a while this is what the old cowboys from Trincheras Sonora called a "Falsa Rienda" when you use both the bosalito and the snaffle, and my question is: why I have seen that sometimes a bosalito is used with a halfbreed santa barbara for instance? I tought that the transition was from bosalito to snaffle and then you got rid of the bosalito, stayed with the snaffle and progress to the halfbreed, I kind of see a gap there or maybe I am missing something, I would appreciatte your opinion on this subject, thank you.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

In the Californio tradition, the progression is ever decreasing bosals, then the two rein which is a bosalito and a spade, then straight up in the spade. We don’t ever use a bosalito with a snaffle. Both of those are for lateral work and ridden with two hands. The reason for the two rein is to transition the horse from being ridden with two hands to being ridden solely with one hand in a spade bit. We have seen some performance people use the bosal and the snaffle because they can’t really control their horses in a bosal. They ride in both and then take the snaffle off right before they go into the show ring.

[@caponeros]

@@PatnDebPuckett great! Thank you very mucho for your answer! I'll be watching all of your videos, adiós!

[@loganellis7171]

Hey Pat I have a question, related to your trailer, around my parts a half top gooseneck is extremely popular around 14 or 16 foot. I have noticed your personal is obviously different. Is there a reason you prefer that style. Logan Ellis, Amarillo Texas, North Panhandle region

[@PatnDebPuckett]

Our little gooseneck works good for us to haul 3 horses down the road with all of them under cover and out of the sun or rain. It’s my understanding that the half tops are preferred to load cattle with a rope wrapped around a trailer ball mounted on the side, right?

[@loganellis7171]

@@PatnDebPuckett They can be used for cattle but mostly used for a few horses. They are nimble and easy to move into tight spots. I'm not sure about the rope on the side, although they are stought and we have used them to pull cows up in them. To be honest I think people around her just like them becuase they move easily and are extremely punchy lookin. :)

[@lindatruitt7858]

Is this the horse ridden at oildale clinic?

[@PatnDebPuckett]

No. Different horse. This video is from 6 years ago.

[@johnhutcheson8869]

Pat's question: "Why not prepare the horse....give him a chance? " Sadly, from my life experience another old saying comes to mind: "where skill ends, brutality begins." And I have to offer that "ignorance and arrogance are a lethal combination." Apologies to all as this is just stream of consciousness stuff.

[@lesliejacobs1439]

“If you train your horse with treats, clickers or sticks”....what come on say it..thanks for this video.

[@gallipolo]

Democratic training! Only work for treats, no real understanding of work! What happens in your training when you run out of treats as a reward? Or you are outside the round pen and you drop your clicker?

[@andreasporch788]

Sell me one of those saddles

[@jmad2328]

@t Go to Pat and Debs' website. I've seen one of their saddles in person and they truly are beautiful, great quality and practical. Good Luck!

[@PatnDebPuckett]

You can visit www.thedisciplinedride.com/saddle .

[@yourboyjrfaulkner2950]

How to let your horse now you not going to hurt it and come to you when you call them

[@bearcatcontractor]

I know nothing.

[@1lesa242]

Hancock! You would have to pay me good money to get on a Hancock. 💥 I am afraid they are like time bombs 💣.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We’ve never found that to be true and have started a few dozen Hancock and Blue Valentine horses. They’re still going just fine.