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Colt Starting
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Photo by Nicole Painter
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From the first moment you introduce yourself to a
horse, you are teaching him how to treat you and how to interact
with the world when you're with him. Feel and timing are everything
with a horse. This is true from the ground as well as from the
saddle. Patrick's approach focuses on presenting yourself to a
horse in the best way that suits
the horse
- so you can help him to be confident, light, and responsive and to
have a positive attitude. A horse needs to learn what it takes
to be with us and around us in a positive and productive frame of
mind and body.
From the first saddling, to the first ride, colt
starting can be an art.
Having your horse started under saddle should be an investment in
his future. A solid foundation, based on mutual trust,
respect, and communication, is absolutely necessary for every horse,
no matter the breed, discipline, age or experience. Using the
principles of 'natural horsemanship', your horse will get the best
start possible, and will develop the best foundation possible.
Patrick's goal is
to get the horse mentally right so that it can be physically right.
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The more knowledge you have about a horse's start,
the more you'll be able to help him along the way... and the more
you know about the finish you want to put on a horse (his ultimate
job - where you want to go with him once he's a riding horse), the
better you'll be with giving him his start.
What is developed here will be a
secure, confident, willing partner. Patrick refuses to compromise
your horse’s dignity to get instant results. He will achieve
faster, longer-lasting results than most other "professional
trainers” by creating an environment wherein the horse wants to
learn and work with the human, rather than
in spite
of the
human.
Once this foundation is in place, your horse can be further developed and
specialized into whatever area and discipline you desire.
Looking to have a colt started or a horse trained?
Contact Patrick to discuss your options and schedule your
horse's education.
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Photo by Nicole Painter
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