KAREN AND MARYBETH DECIDE TO TRADE HORSES WITHOUT TELLING ME

[@orangehorse93]

I love watching you teach the ladies. Its super informative.

[@mattmillsreining1]

It can sometimes be tricky! 🤪

[@jeffs.2431]

Sir, that little 2 yr old is SWEET! Gonna be fun to see what he matures into.

[@mattmillsreining1]

So excited about Nash! 〽️〽️

[@WildLikeSpirit]

I would love to see a video of how you get a younger horse to soften and quiet down. Like what tactics you use in groundwork to establish good communication qnd create a relationship/foundation with the younger prospects.

[@mattmillsreining1]

That’s son Important! Have you ever been to website mattmillsreining.com ?? I’ve got a lot of instructional video on things like that there. Would love for you take a look! 〽️〽️

[@bradneumann9075]

Seeing how you communicate and coach brings a smile to my face. My grandfather and I start horses and that is the same method we use . He talks me through it and boy is it fun. If I had enough funds to work with you on my skills I would in a heart beat. Much abliged for you sir.

[@mattmillsreining1]

I’m so grateful for your kind words! Thank you

[@daphnebenjamins]

Great video Matt! Great weather...your horses are so lucky.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Funny thing is snowed a couple days last week! We are all fortunate!! 😎😎

[@minderellafox7906]

I just love your arena! I’m a dressage rider, but love watching your videos, blows me away how your horses can spin so well!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thanks for watching. The arena is so cool! These horses are amazing. But so are the horses in dressage!

[@glenroseeventing3090]

As an 3 day event rider I don’t know how I got here, but I’m not complaining. I think my event horse could use some ranch life skills 😂

[@mattmillsreining1]

😂😂. I’m glad you’re here! I appreciate your discipline ! No room for cowards. 👊🏾

[@3Sanibel33]

I can relate to Morgan. Eventing is my favorite sport to watch, but the reining horses move so nice, love to watch them, a fun sport too, Awesome Quarter horses.

[@christyb7590]

Thanks for your awesome videos. You deal with the haters in a very classy manner. I am proud to be a subscriber.

[@mattmillsreining1]

You’re welcome! I feel for those trolls. 💪🏾💯〽️

[@tinataylor5026]

Great job Matt the horses look great I used to show western pleasure in aqha show I miss showing so much you look like someone who has patients that what people need

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thank you So much for watching and appreciating my horses!

[@bellapardi4738]

love your videos Matt!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thanks! That’s why we do it! 🤙🏾💯〽️

[@ShaneFontenot-u6o]

Love your videos Matt beautiful horses

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MATT Awesome spins going on with the gals! Pretty darn good goings with the two year old too Matt. You've got quite a few younger ones to keep you busy for a while. Great job security lol! Pretty sweet having a delicious lunch served mid day. Thinking you've got a wonderful thing going on there at such a great place. Pretty sure the horses would agree too... Good to see you back after an intense few weeks showing. All deserving of a less stressful change of pace after that. Stay healthy and catcha again next time. Thx as always for sharing.

[@mattmillsreining1]

The 2 yr olds are a nice change of pace! But it’s time to get it going again. Thx for watching! 〽️〽️

[@jackieotab-brickey6503]

Horse Trainer multitasking is on the level of parents of 4 multitasking hahaha great job Matt! The girls and their kids are coming along beautifully. Such quiet riding, lovely to watch! I think the switch was great, personalities match better! Either way they're great but, after the switch, lookin good!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hahahaha! Thanks for watching! 👊🏾💯〽️

[@robynmcleroy216]

I wanna come live in your barn lol 😆 😂 meals on wheels, covered arena 🥰 lol Love your videos thank you for these, they do help with working my own VRH projects 😁

[@mattmillsreining1]

Right?!? Not a bad gig! Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@crystalpeterson5560]

Forget hanging with Matt. I want to hang with Karen and MaryBeth. Thanks for the videos. Learning a lot.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hahaha. Ur not the 1st!

[@carolinewick5853]

Your work with horses is amazing

[@mattmillsreining1]

Well thank you! They amaze me every day! 👊🏾💯🤙🏾

[@jenniferreeves1697]

I would love to come see you're horses

[@nuperancher3115]

Another great vid brother

[@mattmillsreining1]

I appreciate you watching!! 👊🏾〽️

[@equiififtynifty3413]

Love this day in the life. Matt do you own this barn?

[@3Sanibel33]

Good fun. Saltwater Spa rocks. All that meat, making me hungry. Cheers Matt and Karen looks very cool with her Y beanie. ❣️🍀

[@mattmillsreining1]

That thing really does work!

[@carolchristiansen8844]

Love your videos!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Glad you do!!

[@briannarios4297]

after watching your videos i want to try reining so badly now!! i do gaming events but i definitely want to try something new!

[@mattmillsreining1]

It’s pretty damn fun And addicting!!

[@calin7017]

Could you restart those mini-tips you use to show us a while ago?

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hey there, we sure can! Follow my Facebook business page! The Tips always goes there 1st! 😜. Follow me on Clubhouse app! It’s new and I just started. Audio chat platform. I will be hosting some open conversations on there about some different topics. I will answer questions too! 😉😉〽️

[@rodneywroten2994]

Great horses Mr. Matt.

[@mattmillsreining1]

It all revolves around them! 🤙🏾💯〽️

[@josiewoolstenhulme6522]

Your horses are AMAZING!!! I would do anything to just have even one day to come and shadow or take a lesson!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Well thank you! Both of those things are coming soon! Virtual Lessons and Shadowing! 🤙🏾💯〽️. Glad you’re enjoying it!!

[@dougmcclelland7588]

What 2 days do I get to ride with you after the first of the year? I have to learn how to sit a horse all over again.

[@faithroberson3797]

MATT! I really really want to know the dirt/flooring is I the stalls under the shavings?? Thank you!!

[@Madalyn_RG]

I cantered for the first time, and can’t wait till I can go that fast! (I ride in English )

[@mattmillsreining1]

That’s so awesome! Congratulations ! 🤙🏾💯〽️

[@Madalyn_RG]

@@mattmillsreining1 thank you! It would mean a lot if you’d watch the video of me cantering! I love advice, and tips ❤️

[@mattmillsreining1]

Send it over!!

[@Madalyn_RG]

@@mattmillsreining1 I sent it on Instagram, but I can send from email if that’s better!!

[@mattmillsreining1]

I watched and answered you on Instagram @mattmillsreining

[@kymlouise]

I use Ice Vibe boots on our horses for any inflammation & post work & our horses legs are beautiful

[@ashleywood1776]

You are working very good with that 2 year old.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thanks. Nice horses!

[@tracigram3596]

i was wondering if you could help me with training one of my mares she needs training and i cant find a good trainer i wanted to know if i could pay you to train my mare?

[@mattmillsreining1]

I’m flattered! Have you tried my subscription training videos? You might be able to do it yourself! Mattmillsreining.com

[@tracigram3596]

@@mattmillsreining1 I will try that!!!!! thank you!!

[@payntpot7623]

Any idea what is going on with the bay horse (Bruce) that he does not raise its tail when moving?

[@mattmillsreining1]

Yeah... he’s just not moving it.

[@ramirogarcia424]

Hey matt, where’s your jacket from?

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hey! Thanks for watching! Kimes Ranch is where it came from! 🤙🏾💯〽️Check them out! kimesranch.com/

[@carolchristiansen8844]

The food looks great.👍

[@mattmillsreining1]

😉😉

[@aprilcottrell8880]

How did I miss this one? Oh, I know... I was shoveling SNOW and breaking ICE! ugh... Like the 2 year old!

[@calin7017]

I don't know, maybe is just me, but after the switch horses and girls seemed to match better.

[@mattmillsreining1]

I’m not telling them you said that! I don’t need that kind of drama! 🤪

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

Great video, just wish you had proper fitting saddles for these horses. These saddles are all far too long for all of these horses back. I understand the young one you were riding isn’t very experienced but comfort helps with getting your horse to have a great start to their career.

[@mattmillsreining1]

You can see the trees on those saddles through the leather?? 🤓

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

@@mattmillsreining1 as an experienced horseman you should know that even the skirt of the saddle shouldn’t pass the final thoracic vertebrae. These saddles don’t fit no matter where the tree sits. You can see in many of your videos that even the seat of the saddle is on that vertebrae

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thank you for watching. And thank you for your input! Have a great day! 👊🏾👊🏾

[@payntpot7623]

@@emmaleamcelhinney8650 From my extensive study of this issue, I am led to understood the skirt is designed specifically to go past the last thoracic vertebrae. It is in actual fact, one of the fundamentals of a western saddle v's and english style saddle. It is one of the two main reasons that a western/military style tree/saddle is better used for short backed horses than an english style tree/saddle. {The other reason is that in a well made tree, the front panels flare out, therefore, allowing the shoulder to slip underneath the panel. This is not possible with a traditional english tree.} In both the english and the western saddles the seat of the tree should end before the last thoracic vertebrae. In the english saddle, the panel should also; whereas in a well made western saddle, the skirts are designed to go past the the last thoracic vertebrae without actually touching the horse's spine. The idea of saddle fitting is to distribute the rider's weight over the maximum allowable surface area. since the area behind the seat (the skirt) is not part of the direct weight bearing area of a saddle, it makes little or no sense to waste valuable weight bearing surface area in carrying a non weight bearing part of the saddle. In a well made saddle the skirt does not actually sit on the horse's spine, but is designed (angled) specifically to sit (hover) above the skin of the horse (when tried on without any form of pad) There is, therefore, no pressure at all from the skirts in a correctly made saddle. Trouble is, with all the cheap (cheap used in 2 ways....inexpensive and nasty), factory saddles available now, this important design is often overlooked, to the detriment of the horse. I am sure the saddles this rider uses are not cheap, factory items in either sense of the word "cheap". Ed to add. If the seat goes past the last thoracic vertebrae; that is another matter entirely and should be highly frowned upon. The lumbar vertebrae are too sensitive to have any weight applied to them. It also should go without saying, the larger the rider, the greater the risk of damage, regardless of the balance or skill of said rider.

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

@@payntpot7623 I completely agree, but from the teachings I have received from the local fitters in my region (I have shadowed them and taken many classes) the skirt can “hover” the last vertebrae but should not go past it. Even in a well made saddle if the horses back is lifted, the skirt can put pressure onto the spine.

[@akcourtney1]

Jealous of the ladies today! Looks like so much fun. Could tell you were not happy working with the 2yrs while the ladies are having fun... lol

[@mattmillsreining1]

Hahaha. They had a great time! 2yr olds are fun too though! 😂💯〽️

[@akcourtney1]

@@mattmillsreining1 Do the two year olds come to you with a lot of fundamental groundwork completed already or do you all do it there as well?

[@mattmillsreining1]

So I get them at all different stages, but I try hard to get my young ones early so I can do ALL of the groundwork myself! That’s why I love this time of the year! 💪🏾💯👍🏾

[@akcourtney1]

@@mattmillsreining1 I love doing groundwork.... I’ve my first filly and colt last year, 10mo. Old now and doing great.

[@mattmillsreining1]

It’s So gratifying.

[@juliafernandez1100]

A 2 yr old?! Isn't he too young??

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

Unless it’s been vet checked that it’s bones are ready, yes it is.

[@juliafernandez1100]

@@emmaleamcelhinney8650 mhhhh, alr

[@ThePinkwelderwife]

Depends on the horse and the rider. You dont have to ride them into the ground to get the job done. But there are some horses that are not ready at 2.

[@Cmartin621]

Yes!! Who breaks a 2 year old?!? Race horses are broken early like this but they also breakdown early

[@mattmillsreining1]

Have a better day tomorrow... if you’d like to ask me a question respectfully, I will gladly answer. Even difficult ones. Thanks for watching though!!! 〽️〽️

[@carolchristiansen8844]

The one rider needs more time in the saddle.

[@corinalee2009]

That’s no joke.... a 2yr old breaking in two isn’t funny. Terrible for horse and rider in so many ways...coming from someone who has started babies by myself for years. Surprising to hear that come from a professional.

[@Cmartin621]

Not a fan of the trainers cocky demeanor and why is a 2 year old being broken already? 😳

[@mattmillsreining1]

😥😥😥