08/04/2026
C**t starting is hands down my favorite thing to do.
Letās talk about my 90 day C**t starting program.
We strive to make a well rounded CONFIDENT horse that enjoys their job and the learning experience.
The first 30:
Itās all about creating the confident mind. We want forward motion, steering, stopping, riding the rail and steering off the rail, understanding what the leg means and not being nervous or scared of it. We also start introducing hip and shoulder control .The first 30 days should not be packed full of things the horse isnāt ready to comprehend. Pushing too fast and asking for too much can damage the process and create anxiety.
30-60: Body control and collection. This is where they really start learning to yield those shoulders and hip as well as learning and understanding the neck rein and giving to the bridle. We work on lots of transitions during this timeframe as well.
60-90: The finishing touches. This is where we start holding them accountable with transitions, lead departures, keeping their body straight, moving the hip and shoulders fluidly, we introduce log drags, bridges, tarps, and ropes and trail riding.
Confidence is key, every horse learns at its own pace. Some need longer than 90 days and thatās okay. And some are just natural and talented and pick up things faster, that doesnāt mean that donāt need just as much practice. Itās easy to get overly zealous and itās important to remember not to skip steps because they are naturally talented.
Contact BHP to get your horse in for starting! Or a restart!
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