Although I work with horse at all levels I really enjoy colt starting. My colt starting program is a minimum of 90 days during which the young horse is introduced to a variety of situations that build confidence and develop skills. The goal during this curial time is to develop a young horse’s confidence and create a strong foundation. A platform on which we can develop a solid horse for whatever disciplines we are interested in showing, pleasure ridding, or ranch work.

Because all horses are different they all learn and progress at different speeds and levels. My goals in the colt starting program are to have the horse ridden comfortably in all its gaits. Back up, side pass, drag objects, and be ridden comfortably on the trail and arena with other horses and alone. Not all horses are the same, so I attempt create a program that is in time with the horse’s learning pace. A young horse’s greatest need in my opinion is the right kind of experience. Even after a colt is started he needs your help to continue down the right path.