🐴Building trust and confidence is key in training a challenging colt.
🔮Using circus pulling and introducing the walker can help the colt become more comfortable with movement.
💪The trainer focuses on using their energy and plucking techniques to encourage the colt to step out and travel.
🏇Through consistent training, the colt begins to make progress and becomes more confident in his movements.
🚀The trainer's goal is for the colt to be able to walk a circle in both directions.
What is the process of training a challenging colt?
—The process involves building trust and confidence, using techniques like circus pulling and introducing the walker, and focusing on encouraging the colt to step out and travel.
What are some challenges faced during the training process?
—Challenges include resistance from the colt, such as wanting to turn his head to the left, being scared of seeing the trainer on one side, and getting stuck.
How long does it take to train a challenging colt?
—The training process can vary, but in this video, the colt shows progress after about 10 days of ground work and other exercises.
What techniques does the trainer use to encourage the colt to travel more confidently?
—The trainer uses their energy and plucking techniques to get the colt to step out and travel, as well as introducing the walker to help the colt become more comfortable with movement.
What is the trainer's goal for the colt?
—The trainer's goal is for the colt to be able to walk a circle in both directions, indicating progress and increased confidence in his movements.
00:00The trainer introduces the video as a redo of a previous footage, explaining that it features a challenging colt.
01:16The trainer provides background information about the colt, including previous training and a year-long break due to the owner's injury.
03:56The trainer explains the importance of circus pulling in getting the colt comfortable with movement and describes the colt's initial resistance.
10:13After about 10 days of ground work, the trainer decides to saddle the colt and begins riding him.
12:58The colt shows signs of progress in his movement, but still displays some resistance and fear.
