Groundwork With The Kid- Line Driving

[@payntpot7623]

I find it interesting that people from the USA refer to this (longreining) as a novel approach to breaking in/starting a horse. For much of the world, this is the traditional and widely accepted method of mouthing a horse prior to riding. My grandmother said in the early 20th century where she grew up, horses were broken to harness at around 3 years and driven for a year prior to riding, thus allowing the muscular skeletal frame time to develop the strength to carry a person. Glad to hear the operation is behind you and you have been able to keep busy in recovery. It is good to think through a problem and find a working solution to it when dealing with horses.

[@dalefredricks6546]

I like the idea of driving a horse the first year and then riding the 2nd year. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@cadetcadet1814]

Good to see you back sir!

[@dalefredricks6546]

Thank you sir, it's good to be back! Thanks for watching!

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Long time since I saw a video from you , I hope your health is going better, greetings, God bless you

[@dalefredricks6546]

Yes, it's been a while. I'm feeling better all the time. Thanks for watching and for reaching out to us! God bless you too.

[@emmacache]

Very happy to see you.Your style makes me more aware of the way I greet my horse when I see her and subsequently when we ride.

[@dalefredricks6546]

Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to write!

[@nelltaylor8171]

Really great to see a new video from you too. Hope you are on the way to recovery and feeling 100% again soon. ❤🇩🇰

[@dalefredricks6546]

Thank you. I am feeling better all the time, and hope to be riding soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Alex-horsman]

Nice to see you and your horse, Dale!!! Very good exercises!!! It is interesting to see the reaction of your young horse. He is quite fresh, and his mind becomes tired fast, but finally he brings his attention to you and your commands. Awaiting for new videos!!! Thanks for reminding about me. Aleksandr :)

[@dalefredricks6546]

Yes, we had just gotten the Kid out of his stall and he was feeling fresh. In fact, he was being kind of naughty! We decided to post the video anyway, because that's the way horse training is- everything doesn't always go exactly as planned.