What to look for in a Ranch Riding Prospect

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

Hi Mr tim how are you doing a good job

[@dcg9755]

I ride english and western. I’ve always been told to position the bit so there’s two wrinkles on the side of the horse’s mouth. I noted you said there shouldn’t be any wrinkles. 9:29 Is there a particular reason?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

If you teach the horse to hold the bit your communication will be better. Wrinkles create tension which leads to stifness.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

When you were doing her right front hoof, she put her mouth/nose on your back. My horse does that too. I’m a novice and it always worries me, although he has never bit. Is that Behavior that should be corrected?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Good question. I try to gage the horse's intent. If the horse is just being curious I don't do anything, if I think they are thinking about biting then I discourage it. This was the first time I worked this horse so I think she was just taking in what I was doing.

[@sillysally426]

Thank you.

[@pjk1714]

Don't like her back right in that walk. It's scuffing the ground and back left stiff compensating.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

You'll see a big improvement when I get her shoulders up and her hind end engaged better.