Message #303342

[lacurdog]

 I start all my colts with a bosal.It keeps you out of their mouth.After about 30 days i use a snaffle bit then proceed to a myler cutting bit.I find the bosal gives the colt one less thing to think about when you are getting started.I also have my dad lead them around until they are comfortable.I teach them to work off of your feet with leg pressure before putting on a set of spurs.But some colts take a little more encouragement.I try not to teach them how not to buck and have trust in you.GROUND WORK is the key to starting young horses.If you teach them from the ground how to do things,when you get in the saddle its much easier.I never rush or beat a colt into submission.Trust and groundwork is everything.