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Starting a Horse in a DRing

Breaking Down Bits • 1m 2s

Colt starters like a few different bits to start young horses in. Learn about why Troy likes to use a Dring when starting young horses and how it helps to teach them essential skills for barrel racing.

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Troy Flaharty, bits, equipment, tack, gear, young horse, colt starting, prospect, dring
Cast
Troy Flaharty Coach

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