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B1 Horsemanship Helping people make sense to their horses. https://b1horsemanship.com/links Every video on this site is uncut, unedited, and authentic. Thank you,
The Boatwrights
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We strive to show the real, raw side of horse training and stock handling from a perspective never before documented. Ranching, roping, starting c**ts, and horse training are dying arts in today's world. Richard Boatwright is a lifelong student of horses and cattle and his genuine love for his craft is evident in these videos. Dust, mud, sweat, failure and success is all part of life with livestock and B1 shows it all. From the first day in the round pen with a salty filly to ranch work horseback and roping, it's here. How To Watch
There are basically 2 ways to watch B1 content. The first way is to scroll through our previews and select out the individual videos that look appealing to you. This is a good way to get the content you want quickly. The second and best way is to pick a horse you like and binge watch the entire series. This way you'll get the real picture of what the process looks like and you'll be sure to not miss anything. Our "Tips" category is where you can find advice, hacks, thoughts, and philosophy taken straight from the long form videos. We will be continuously uploading new content as we have a huge amount of raw footage stockpiled from hours of work both in the round pen and out on the ranch. We sincerely hope that B1 horsemanship adds value to your life as well as the livestock in your care. Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions or contact us with any questions you might have.

10/15/2026

There's a whole lot of terminology in the horse world, and if you're new to horses, it can feel like everybody's speaking a different language.
Founder, colic, thrush, rain rot, body condition score, conformation... These are all terms you're going to hear around horses, and it's worth taking the time to understand what folks are talking about.
And while we're at it, it's CONFORMATION, not confirmation! We're talking about how that horse is built, not confirming his appointment somewhere.
A little horse vocabulary for y'all today. RB

10/15/2026

I like to introduce a snaffle bit to a c**t pretty early in the process, and there's a reason for that.
Think about how strange it would feel to have a piece of steel sitting in your mouth. A horse doesn't automatically understand what that is or what he's supposed to do with it.
I want to give him plenty of time to get accustomed to that feeling before I ever start asking him to respond to pressure from the reins.
Getting comfortable with the bit and understanding what the pressure means are two different lessons. I think it's only fair to let him learn the first one before we start teaching the second. RB

10/15/2026

When I'm working with a nervous c**t's hind feet, the first thing I'm thinking about is making sure he's balanced and comfortable.
I'm not going to ask him to give me a foot when he's standing in a position that makes it difficult for him. That's just setting both of us up for trouble.
Once I've got that foot, I'm going to be patient. If he starts getting nervous or bracing against me, I'll give him a chance to get comfortable again. This isn't a fight, and I'm not interested in turning it into one.
He's trying awfully hard to trust me, and I want to respect that. If he gives me a little of what I'm asking for, I'm going to try to give him a whole lot of what he's asking for in return. RB

10/15/2026

I wish I'd understood the value of physical fitness when I was in my 20s.
It's not just about being stronger or having more endurance. For me, it's about confidence. When I'm taking care of myself, eating right, and staying active, I feel like I'm ready to take on whatever comes my way.
Now, that doesn't necessarily mean I CAN take on everything I think I can! But there's something to be said for having that confidence in yourself.
Taking care of your body changes a whole lot more than just how you look. RB

10/15/2026

Natchez has been penned up for a couple of days after we got about three inches of rain, and he's feeling pretty good about himself this morning!
He's got a little extra energy, he's carrying on, and he's acting like a c**t. That's all it is.
I think sometimes people get too concerned when a young horse wants to play around a little. It's no different than turning your dog loose in the yard after he's been stuck in the house for a few days.
There's nothing malicious about it, and I'm not going to make a big deal out of something that's just part of being a young horse. RB

10/15/2026

When I'm teaching a horse to track a calf, I want to make the right position the easiest place for her to be.
If she gets too close or drifts out of position, I'll make a little correction and put her back where she belongs. But when she's in the right spot, I'm going to leave her completely alone.
That's how she learns to find that position and stay there without me constantly having to hold her.
Keep things simple, make your corrections when you need to, and give that horse a chance to figure things out. RB

10/15/2026

Cash and I have been out doctoring yearlings this past week, and while he's done a pretty darn good job, we've found a hole in his foundation.
He'll track a calf just fine until I start swinging my rope. Then we seem to have a little disagreement about which direction we're going!
That's not Cash's fault. I asked him to do a job I hadn't fully prepared him for. So we're going back to the sled to work on tracking and rating, and getting him comfortable staying with that calf while I've got a rope swinging.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a horse is recognize where you skipped a step and go back and fill in the gaps. RB

10/14/2026

Before I ever worry about getting my rope down, I want Caddy to understand where she needs to be behind that calf.
She's going to be a breakaway horse, so position is important. I want her tracking directly behind that sled, staying hooked onto it and learning to find her spot without me constantly pulling on her.
She's already starting to figure this deal out, and the less I have to interfere, the better. Get the position right first, and we'll build on that from there. RB

10/14/2026

Before y'all get after me about my trimming, remember I'm a cowboy, not a farrier! I've already got the world's best farrier, so I don't need to be one.
Right now, I'm more concerned with getting this c**t comfortable having his feet handled and trimmed than I am with making everything look pretty.
He's still nervous about the whole deal, but he's not putting up much of a fight. I'll let him rest a little, then we'll come back and do some rasping.
It might not be the prettiest trim you've ever seen, but we're making progress, and that's what matters to me. RB

10/14/2026

Annie may not be your typical performance horse, but that doesn't mean she can't become a pretty handy one.
My goal is to get her so hooked onto that cow that she doesn't want to come off of it. If I can combine that desire with a really good handle, I think we can make up for a lot of what she might lack in size and natural ability.
It's going to take a whole lot of training, but she's already starting to come back with that cow on her own in both directions.
It may not be real pretty yet, but I sure like what I'm seeing. RB

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