The First Ride on Chinaco

Here it is! The first ride on Chinaco in the round pen. It's a bit long but there was so much good stuff going on, I couldn't bring myself to leave it on the cutting room floor. Stay tuned for the first ride outside which will be coming up in the next 24 hours. For more information, check out our website www.thediscipli... . Take a moment to hit the Like button. If you haven't done so already, may I suggest Subscribing to our channel and sharing it with your friends? Thank you for watching!

[@TalkingBoomslang]

“From the outside it’s like watching a turtle die, but from the inside it’s absolutely exhilarating” I love this. Because I know the feeling and the feeling of the reward, even if no one else sees it as anything. Because anticlimactic is exactly what we are after. Thank you Pat and Deb. Really truly enjoyed this.

[@kalayne6713]

Watching from Australia, missing my late Dad, who despite having polio as a boy, lived to be 99, a saddler and horse whisperer extraordinaire.I loved horses but never learnt to ride, at 70 am too old and scared.But that was a beautiful masterclass, thank you so much. 🐎

[@leaannshook7207]

I'm sixty-six and I would get on a horse again if I had the chance. Miss being around horses

[@Arionbouvier]

I'm 72 and just re-started dressage training and physical therapy to deal with my injuries that prevent walking without a cane. At least on a horse I can sit! I'm starting nice and easy with a patient teacher. We're all the way back to slow walk trot lunge lessons until I get my natural seat back. Loving it. Don't be afraid. You can hurt yourself sliding on your kitchen floor.

[@redneckgirl3326]

You are never too old. I helped an 82-year-old woman ride for the first time since she was in her early 20s. She had quit riding because she had her back fused. Now, she doesn't care. So, she does what she wants.

[@terriejohnston8801]

KA...Strange that you never learned to ride...having your Dad around to teach you. Hello from western PA...

[@terriejohnston8801]

@@leaannshook7207 66 yrs. on me, also. Rode in high school, but nothing simce then. NOW, not worth breaking a hip or shoulder over. Lol. I ADORE HORSE's.! So now i read about horse, listen to cowboy tales..@ fantasize about the Old West, Cowboys @ my beloved Amerucan Indian...the 1st True American..AND master(s) of Horsemanship. Their horse's were EVERYTHING to them.

[@rogerhouk6561]

Greetings, patience is a virtue! My grandfather told me the only way you learn is with your ears and eyes open and your mouth closed! Grandpa Rudy was a farrier, I would tag along with him and watch him trim and shoe. My job was to hand him tools before I was in grade school. He was a quiet person, deliberate and gentle, he taught me to listen. You have the gift, thankyou for sharing. All the best.

[@ricardofranco9946]

I'm Mexico rancheros we said. If you looking with care, even of the animals you can learn. I think is true

[@theganns1644]

Watching you I remember the feelings the first time I got on my filly. She was 2 1/2 and I was a 14. The first of the best rides of my life! She was so smart, fast and eager to learn, God had his hand on both of us. Before I ever got on her we did all the ground work and I read everything I could get my hands on to learn how to do everything right for her and I read an article by an elderly woman at least in her late 70's and she was still breaking and training horses, the right way! I did everything she said and I got on my horse for the first time and we rode off like a team that had been riding together for years! I am glad to see you sharing your knowledge. That was in 1978, I will be forever grateful to that horsewoman for sharing her years of knowledge in that article as I know someone will be grateful down the road that you made these videos.

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

First things first: god bless you for calling your wife, your bride. And god bless her also. Thnx for your love of her, and animals, and it’s love of people too because i think that you think, if you can be good w/ horse critters, then others can too, if they will pay attention to the little subtle stuff. It’s the little things that count, for human beings and horses

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Never got to live the ranch or cowboy life, but watching you today has made me a better person already. Just hearing you talk about betrayal was a life lesson in itself. I had always measured the quality of man in comparison to the quality of my Father, he told a lot of stories in order to teach me a lot of things, he never gave up ground that he squarely and honestly earned. I miss him a lot he’s been gone 13 years now, after watching a couple of your videos and now this one, it brings me back to why I miss him and remember how much love there was. I see that same quality in you sir....I think I’ll subscribe and stick around and listen, it makes me happy to see you “win the world”.

[@vicki1141]

Watched this last night and my eyes started leaking when Pat stepped on for the second ride. The deal of letting Chinaco rest and process , was really evident as soon as the saddling began for the second ride . Truly AMAZING!! Even before you pointed it out, I could see that the colt knew something was up, even while you were just walking back and forth outside the pen, I could see his mind working . It is a privilege to be able to learn from you and follow this journey . My eyes are still leaking ! Thanks for all you do Deb and Pat.

[@sarahkoch4682]

You are humble, but there’s no shame in the pride you must feel as Chinaco responds so beautifully to your skilled horsemanship. Lucky colt!

[@SusanSheehan-k5z]

That brief rest let him recoup .... he's sooo good. Thank You for this wonderful experience. 😮😊

[@PHILLYPHILable]

"Make that strange noise when you're laying on the ground...". I know that noise, and heard it in my head right when he said it. HAHAHAHA

[@rexpirie5807]

Thank you Pat and Deb and Chinaco. You guys are the best! Humbled and respectful... from Victoria, Australia.

[@lazyheartqh]

I’ve learned so much over the last year since I’ve stumbled onto your channel. One of the most important to me has been the idea of not “betraying the horse”. I can look back and see times that I’ve done this without realizing it. That idea has really been forefront in my mind with the last 2 horses I’ve started. Thank you

[@rogerfurr4325]

That is a beautiful thing thank you for sharing

[@davidjensen4793]

Such excellent education. It's nice to see Quality Horsemanship displayed like this as much as possible. From the horses point of view and building a relationship. Thinking mans game for sure! :) Feel, Timing, and Balance. Thanks for all your videos..

[@nancymorter6649]

Thank you so much for sharing your first ride on your colt. Will be exciting to see him grow into the horse he will become..

[@leslienixon9274]

I can't remember watching anything that I enjoyed any more than this ride, thank you.

[@triplet4547]

It is a true gift that you are sharing this with all of us.

[@randysmith5802]

Congratulations on that first ride Pat and Chinaco! I took the whole day to watch this, 10 minutes at a time. I'm an older rider as well, and these videos have taught me so much, to the benefit of my horses. Many thanks, and happy trails with Chinaco!

[@gregorybogdanoff8205]

Really a fascinating video. I'm not a horse guy, but starting to appreciate the behavior of horses. It takes real psychoanalysis to deal with the animal, but if done right the horse is perfectly content to trust you and take your lead.

[@KingsMom831]

This is one of the best channels on YT! It’s fascinating to watch you work. I love how you refer to Deb as your bride😊 Way better than some of the junk you’ll find on mainstream television. Not to mention the scenery is just incredible!

[@adelealsop9037]

Yes! Yes! and Yes!.

[@Sherrie1844]

I’m 73 and in good health. I wanted a horse again before I was too old. We got a sweet natured 5 year old Palamino stallion, a Missouri Fox Trotter that was green. He’s been since gelded and now we’re ready for training by a professional like yourself and I’ll be there to learn too from one of the best.

[@salomemartin948]

Es envidiable ver a una persona con su edad montando potros.Gracias por dejarme disfrutarlo

[@StuckInNy]

It's cold and snowy in upstate NY today. I came in from the barn, warmed up a bowl of stew, and watched Chinaco's first ride. Warm wishes from New York! This video made my day.

[@thomasconcannon7625]

Well done pat ,with first ride,should be very proud. Top man.

[@mrsbojangles8548]

Best hour of video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!

[@GallonMilkProductions]

You're a wise man, I love listening to you talk. I was watching that colt when you were telling the Old Spanish Trail story and he was sniffing and licking the tack in a curious manner. He was happy and fine.

[@sarahdiotte9198]

I have a 3 year old Tennessee Walker. Learned so much from your videos. Thanks so much. Watching from Ontario, Canada

[@petercrossland4395]

I am from Queensland Australia and in my sixes and still training packing and working horses. Enjoy watching your videos very much.

[@gregs8736]

Right on! And Queensland is so amazingly beautiful! You are very fortunate!

[@smlmentorship1969]

Really enjoyed this demonstration with you and Chinaco I was able to see the changes in his expressions as you worked through the progression!! Found it really obvious the second saddling how much more understanding he demonstrated!! Great job. PAt videos are very helpful, and I look forward to hearing your stories!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jds4492]

That was beautiful to watch!

[@garystow1868]

Horsemanship is a beautiful thing to watch, thank you young man. From Horseheads,Ny.

[@adelealsop9037]

Deb and Pat Puckett. They are the top, best, truest teachers. Pat , to me, to my eye, you are the truest teacher of starting a colt. ever. Thank You

[@l.horseman5704]

Nothing short of good honesty. A man with a heart ❤. So awesome to see human and animal come together. Thanks for the video.

[@damianfries7262]

Your love you horse...care and respect is evident on both sides. Pure and clean...Thanks for showing how to be friends and a leader of horses.

[@haydencampbell9114]

Mr. Pat thank you for showing us your journey on teaching a young horse, it has really taught me a lot about what I have been doing wrong and correcting my bad habits before I ruined my horses.

[@timkirk3736]

You are a legend. I applaud your style and you words of wisdom...wish more youth of today would pay heed.

[@tomwalsh8158]

I have been looking at your videos for a few years now, and this is really the best. Love the history lesson as well. Stay safe and thank you.

[@tonycarpenter3318]

TC. This is the difference between a real horseman who cares and does it right than one who just rides the S.O B whole lot better out come Best I've seen

[@davidpelletier1900]

Pat I want to thank you for what you do with your videos. I thought I knew so much about training a horse, but I have been so wrong on so many levels. Again thank you Sincerely David M.P.

[@noninoni9962]

I've been watching every video and waiting for this one magical moment. Nice. Chinaco doesn't "trot" he GLIDES... He's going to make a wonderful horse to team up with. I wished it were me... lol

[@michaelv2181]

Hi Pat and Deb thanks for another good video ,really like the way you handle your horses and also get a history Lesson as well, I just wish i had been able to have my own discovery of the States at a lot younger age. When I saw Chinaco roll it reminded me of a saying my dad would say a horse in good condition will roll over but a horse thats not in good condition will only roll half way because he has not got the padding on his bones and its uncomfortable to go right over .well you all stay safe

[@chrisbahlo5558]

It is an honour and a pleasure to watch you starting Chinaco. Thank you for sharing this and all the other videos of Chinaco as well as the other horses. What you do, how you do it, and why you do it validates my approach to young horses, but more importantly, it gives me some new ideas and it makes me think of how much more effective I could be with even less. I am looking forward to seeing Chinaco's journey as it progresses. Thank you also for the countless useful videos on bits, roping etc. And last, but not least, all your pearls of wisdom, history lessons and humour. Greetings from Ballarat, Australia.

[@luckyanna007]

Thank you for your videos! Nice to be able to take your time with him he’s coming along so nicely

[@terrythornock6468]

Absolutely wonderful Sir!!!! This was a true clinic from a true Professional!!! I absolutely love that horse Chinaco!!!!

[@jenniferlehman326]

Another thing I've found over the years of backing babies, and is one must have the patience of Job and reward any try that they give you with a release immediately. Just my opinions. Thank you for your care. From a former Paramedic, and someone who rehabilitates horses from injury and get them back into riding, and delivering babies every Spring. The ones I end up backing are usually ones I've delivered, but I have had horses that were started incorrectly and had to be re taught the foundation. If you have a good foundation, you'll have a horse that will try its heart and soul to do what you ask if you break it down and make it black and white. Every horse is different. Keep your mind open to Learning. If you do, and you ask questions, trust me, us old timers love to share what we've learned and are still learning everyday from every horse we come in contact with. Close your mind to learning, and you end up blind. Stay Safe Everyone. From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@rtcooper7991]

It takes the the time it takes! And you reached the perfect time. I have only one word to describe you! Horseman!!!!!! You did what was best for the horse . We all have so much to learn from you thanks for sharing your time knowledge and love for the horse.

[@Sueg4332]

Love your training I am 71 and don't ride any more. Legs are bad. You make sense to me. I was taught by old timers how to ride a train. I called it reading the horse. Love your videos... Don't watch many horse training videos

[@pippylongstockings8600]

Gorgeous view!

[@heather2198]

Beautiful to watch this journey and by the way, the two of you look great together. Thank you

[@matthaidle1770]

Heya Pat and Deb, I am currently starting a 3 year old filly.. I reviewed the content just for my own piece of mind. It has been a pleasent journey over the first 3 rides. No blow ups, just alot of try. What has been important to me is the breathing and the time to process thought. What a winner. I'm no real horseman by any means.. I'm one of the guys that can hang on.. but as i get older... i'm 52 this year, I don't need a bust up. A bit of time, alot of kindness, freeing up the shoulders, showing some forward movement and offering direction all working well but the time to stop and process the thought and breath....its doing ud both well. Thanks heaps mate for the lesson. I might see you one day when your down here in Australia.

[@mamashanshan2772]

He looks like one of my horses I had, Dixie, since she was 6 Mo. we taught each other a lot! I’ve grown up in horses, I absolutely enjoyed watching you and your wife.

[@timroelofsen4954]

The way you talk about betrayal is the same way I talk about setting a horse up to succeed. If you aren’t setting them up to be successful your setting them up to fail.. fail or betray a horse too many times and you’ve started an uphill battle

[@nunyayoung5936]

Just amazing 🐎

[@suecastillo4056]

I can hear the cricket on Deb’s horse. 🤗♥️loved your video sir💕♥️

[@SP-ce8pu]

I love it, "you don't negotiate with a terrorist" !

[@lukekatekar7358]

Very nice Pat...and inspiring, must have been a proud moment for you after all the time you’ve put in to him, so far. Can’t wait to see him straight up one day!

[@roberthunter4418]

The best days of my life was horseback, this brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you.

[@lindatruitt7858]

Great success! Can’t wait to see Chinacos further development!

[@nolang4495]

Lived in southern California near those towns and now Las Vegas Nevada I appreciate the history. Thank You

[@1990Co]

Man I loved watching this video. Great quality too, great sound and picture quality!

[@jerrywald6481]

Thanks Pat.....it's a lot about knowing when to ask and when to quit and knowing the difference. Jer

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Thank you for showing the next step in making a horse. Looking forward to the outside ride

[@marissafurtado9670]

This made me tear up. I hope to be able to do this one day, and do it right like you have. This gives me hope. I've been watching your videos for awhile now, and you have helped me learn many lessons that I've put to use on my old 18 year old I bought who needed a tune up (hadn't been ridden for over a year). Thanks for being you, and thanks deb for filming this great stuff!

[@Cecilyeg]

Congratulations! An excellent first ride!! I love them like that!!

[@mariefriedmann3203]

One of your best videos really good!

[@laurence1643]

Next to working with mares and babies I love starting 2 year olds and the first ride . I love watching them being born and standing up the first time !

[@jmad2328]

Now that's how you lead horses...with a flat bed CHEVY! Hope you both are doing well Pat. God Bless- Johnny

[@camillesansregret4458]

Beautiful. Thanks.

[@donfunkehorseworks1151]

Thanks Pat, that was great! I was never much of a drinker but when starting colts I sometimes felt like Ray Hunt and Ty Murray rolled into one! That’s when I collected some scars. At 58 some have suggested I might be “a little long in the tooth” to be starting colts. Good to you’re still at it!

[@carlosacosta3058]

what a gem!

[@marissafurtado9670]

This is beautiful

[@Trumptrain2024Vance]

This man and Dwayne Noel at Dry Creek Wrangler school have the best channels on KZbin

[@chuysanchez4870]

This is the good thing about these people who know the story, know their work, and are not afraid to tell the story as it is,Godbless you sir

[@Conny226]

I really like how long and awesome your videos is and you thought some history

[@psiskokocisko]

what a wonderful work I understand a quoter of it but I can appreciate the skill if I see it. Thank you is a pleasure to watch and learn

[@susanjanemay5713]

Goodness me, I'm so enjoying watching and listening to this. So pleased to have found you 😊 A big thank you for sharing from Suffolk, UK 🙋🏼

[@jblonepine9346]

What a nice colt. Exciting to follow you guys and to now watch that first ride. Thanks

[@JohnDoe-qu8ny]

Awesome 👌 Pat thank you appreciate 🙏 your teachings

[@squirleychicken4059]

I love the way u break.but also wanted to say a huge thank you for helping educate people of the history you spoke of indians and mustangs.thank u .. cherokee pride .

[@bessmulholland5805]

Lookat what you have done all. ready,he is sound,,more than what he was,you wouldn’t believe he was a wild horse not long ago.

[@pattimartin7250]

Can't even tell you.how much I love this. Da. Beans. Still the best.

[@mercurymike66]

Thank you for sharing.

[@HEROICRacingApparel]

Excellent.. outstanding teaching.

[@sceadu7073]

I so enjoyed your lesson!! What a beautiful boy he is!! Thank you! :)

[@AnnieOakley379]

It's so neat to follow your progression with Chinaco. Good job, Pat & Deb. 💕

[@ricardofranco9946]

I hope more man talk straight and direct like this one, about so many subjects, alcohol, nation, heritage, respect for other cultures, recognizing etc. In other hand CHINACO is a good name for that nice big mohino horse. Thank you for share

[@lonebreeze6288]

Thanks Pat. I don't know any poetry to recite, but I do know it when I am watching it.

[@PatriseHenkel]

amazing to watch. thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@AwkwardMotovlogger]

you should make shirts that say "You're fine, don't worry about it" and " Now that we've had our Disney moment..." I would totally buy them. ps, Wonderful video!

[@nancysimpson4246]

I love your strategy on how you train these horses. You are awesome trainer really enjoyed your video.😊 I’m sorry I can watch your videos until it comes to you strapping the legs up then I gotta let you go, sir. Have a good one.

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

That liver chestnut of Deb's is a real beauty 😍

[@jimtyra4911]

Thanks for the history lesson good job the cayuse wished I had the time

[@d.r.rosenbalm8209]

love the time tested wisdom and the Dorrence bros n Ray Hunt influnce. for saftey n comfort sake, in my lifetime w theses wondrous creatures, i would advise teching a 'move forward cue' in the groundwork phase. Same as for trailer loading or creek crossing etc. Much respect.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

We don’t use voice commands if that’s what you’re talking about. When we teach groundwork, the horse is taught to move forward off of a feel. Sometimes horses have problems during the first ride or two. No cue would have made Chinaco feel confident moving forward while balancing the weight of a rider for the first time. Sometimes you just have to hang in there while the horse sorts it out.

[@d.r.rosenbalm8209]

Nice to hear from you. i totally recognize your proficiency in horsemanship. i only respond with the intent of possible clarification... If not a vocal cue such as a cluck or a kiss for a move forward cue, maybe the solicitation of a conditioned response through a tap on the hip from the ground with a 'stick' to assimalate the "feel" of the quirt as it is introduced in the first ride or, from the ground, a poke in the rib area where the calf pressure would then be readily recognized and associated with all of the four feet voting to move forward quietly, even with the addition of a rider aboard... im an old timer now but havn't lost the love and respect and am simply sharing what worked best for me through 60 yrs. of riding, starting and quieting troubled horses. Thanks, Pat, for your care of a good mount and all that you do. Much appreciation and best regards.dR

[@PatnDebPuckett]

@@d.r.rosenbalm8209 we don’t ever use vocal cues with our riding horses because we prefer to have them tune in to our energy. I’m sure you can also appreciate how ineffective sounds would be when working cattle in a corral for example. We feel that horses are infinitely more sensitive than humans and we want to tap into that sensitivity rather than bringing them down to our level and clucking at them. It’s funny that so many people wanted Pat to do something to make this process go faster rather than hanging in there and waiting for Chinaco to move forward of his own accord.

[@PatnDebPuckett]

One other thing to keep in mind is that everything changes once you’re on the horse’s back. Everything you talked about …teaching him to move off of a flag or lead rope or extended arm was taken care of on the ground. But this horse couldn’t process it when Pat got on his back. So Pat waited until he was ready. This kind of disconnect isn’t uncommon. For example it can be a challenge when riding a young horse over an irrigation ditch for the first time even though the horse has crossed that same ditch all of his life. He just doesn’t think he can make it with a rider. Rather than hurry the horse, it’s sometimes better to wait for the horse to process what is being asked and that can only be determined by the person sitting in the saddle.

[@d.r.rosenbalm8209]

All good. Happy trails!)

[@marymurphy3696]

Hi Pat & Deb. Really nice horse. I learned a lot. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing and being you 😊

[@vaqueron1]

It's my first time watching your videos and all I can say is thanks for the lesson in horsemanship it truly was a master class and of course I'm a new subscriber!

[@michaelschulze6545]

The backdrop of your round pen is breathtaking.

[@thomaspanetti9838]

Really nice colt. Many, many thanks. For given him purpose. I learned a bunch from this one. And given me some purpose. Best Regards

[@lauramoy9940]

You crack me up Pat! That strange noise. Second time watching this video. I love Ray Hunt! I have several of his videos.

[@valeriepowell1736]

I've been watching and learning. He's a fantastic horse. I love that you could take so much time. I worked on the race track and we started horses at two. I hated that. They always had problems with their shins or stifles. They were just plain sour. I really don't know what there true protentional could have been. I don't know if I will ever have horses I sure hope so. You are a great teacher and I'm sure so many people just might get it.

[@kimmieb8376]

He’s a good sane Colt. You’ve done an awesome job with him.