Young Horse
Training young western horses can be challenging but rewarding. Proper handling of yearlings and weanlings can lead to successful colt starting and beyond.
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Colt-Starting Series:First 30-Day Bit Progression
These are the bits Miles Baker uses in his colt-starting program that feeds the Relentless Remuda.
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Halter Breaking and Weaning
Weanling and yearling expert Anthony Leier goes over the process he follows for halter breaking and weaning foals. He explains what to do if the foal starts to resist the pressure and how to get them used to leading.
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Introduction to Weanlings and Yearlings
Multiple world champion trainer Anthony Leier introduces himself and the upcoming series on training weanlings and yearlings.
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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LONGEING
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Hoof Care For Yearlings
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TEACHING A YEARLING TO GIVE TO PRESSURE ON THEIR FACE
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Feeding Weanlings and Yearlings
In this video, Anthony goes into detail about what he feeds his weanlings, yearlings, and broodmares. He explains what kind of nutrition each one needs and talks about signs that you're over feeding a weanling or yearling.
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Ponying a Yearling
Anthony talks about how he pony's his yearlings for extra exercise and training purposes.
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Showing a Yearling
In this video, Anthony talks about showing a yearling in the longe line events. He talks about what the judges are looking for and what is expected of the horses.
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Bathing a Yearling for the First Time
Anthony walks us through bathing a yearling for the first time. He give us tips for getting him used to water and explains what to do if he doesn't like it.
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Getting a Yearling Used to Being Handled
In this video, Anthony talks about how some yearlings who haven't been handled much can be afraid of things like being brushed or curried. He shows us the best way to handle the situation and how to get your yearling used to you grooming him.
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Staying Safe When Working with a Young Horse
Anthony goes over the best ways to approach a yearling so you can stay safe and avoid any accidental kicking or rearing.
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Prepping Your Yearling for the Farrier
Anthony shows us how to prep a yearling for the farrier. He demonstrates working with a yearling and teaching him to pick his feet up and stand.
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The Tire Method
In this video, Anthony further explains his method for teaching horses to tie. He shows us how the tires work and talks about why it's a safe option for a young horse.
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When to Start Working a Yearling
Anthony explains when he starts to work his yearlings consistently based off when their brain and body is ready for it.
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Teaching a Yearling to Tie
In this video, Anthony shows us his method for teaching horses to tie. He demonstrates with a yearling and tying him to a tire mechanism. Anthony explains the tire method, how long your rope should be, and what to expect from your horse.
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Introducing a Yearling to a Longe Line
Anthony puts a yearling on a longe line for the first time. He walks us through his process of getting one used to being on a longe line and how to teach him to understand your cues.
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Using Body Movements to Teach a Yearling to Stop
In this video, Anthony explains how he teaches a yearling to respond to his body movements. He shows us how he uses a rope halter as an aid to his voice cues. Then, he demonstrates teaching a horse to stop when longing based off his body movement.
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Teaching a Weanling to Stand for the Farrier
Anthony shows us how he starts to teach a foal to stand for the farrier. He explains that this is a process and you shouldn't expect results right away. He shows us the basic steps of teaching them to pick their feet up and talks about what happens when the foal becomes frustrated or confused.
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Types of Halters to Use on Foals
Anthony shows us the type of halter he uses on his foals and broodmares. He explains why this kind of halter will keep the mare and baby safe if it were to get caught on something.
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Teaching a Foal to Follow Pressure
Anthony walks us through the process of teaching a foal to follow the pressure of a lead rope. He puts a lead rope on a month old foal for the first time and shows us the best way to help him understand that he's asking him to follow the pressure. Then, Anthony shows us what to do if the foal res...
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Handling an Agressive Mare
Sometimes a mare can become protective of her foal and will become aggressive towards you. Anthony explains what to look for to determine if your mare is going to be aggressive or not. He also gives advice on how to safely handle the baby and get the mare used to other people being near him.
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Preparing a Maiden Mare
A maiden mare is a mare that has never given birth before. Foaling can be stressful, especially the first time. So it's important to know what to expect and be perpared. Anthony Lieir goes over the things he does to prepare a maiden mare for foaling and talks about what you can expect from a firs...
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Handling a Skittish Weanling
In this video, Anthony gives advice on how to handle a new born foal that is standoffish or skittish.