Project Horse Podcast

Approach and retreat is just the surface. Underneath it lies the real structure: Orientation. Attention. Engagement. In this episode, Jake unpacks the hidden behavioral code that governs how horses process fear, curiosity, and uncertainty. You'll learn why most riders misread “the try,” how to spot the difference between attention and engagement, and how to avoid unintentionally training your horse to spook, stall out, or resist. If you want your horse to confidently navigate any unfamiliar situation—not just cross a bridge—this episode shows you how to build the mindset that makes it possible.

This isn't content anymore. We're upgrading to a new mental operating system. In this episode, I lay the groundwork for the doctrine I've been building quietly behind the scenes for the last year: A latticework of models. A structured thought-system to go from zero to mastery. A horsemanship ontology—from foundation to finish.Topics include:Why I went silent (while the horse industry keeps getting louder and dumber)Why I deleted my old podcast episodes—and what I'm replacing them withMental model design, cognitive OS architecture, and building a second brain to succeed with horsesThe pricing strategy behind my upcoming launch—and who it's really forHow I'm mapping out the next revolution in horsemanshipIf you're looking for tips and tricks, this program isn't for you. If you're looking for structure, recursion, and a system you can ride for life? You're in the right place. Welcome to the new ontology.And we're just getting started...

What makes an elite horse feel the way they do under saddle is their mastery of these 5 "skills that scale" — Drive, Direction, Coil, Collection and Compression. These 5 abilities influence every single thing we ask our horse to do, and the more our horse masters these skills, the more balanced and correct movement they demonstrate, and more effortless responses they give us. If you've ever watched a high level Reiner or Cowhorse perform and felt the hair stand up on the back of your neck, it's precisely because great movement is beautiful to the eye. We can sense movement that is better by how aesthetically pleasing it is. The best performance horses in the world are fun to watch because the way they move and responds is, MECHANICALLY, better. And it's precisely those mechanics that our training system offers. There is GREATNESS in your horse, and we want YOU to feel it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lundahl/message

A quick audio summarizing the two most important milestones inside the High Level Pathway training system. These keys open the door to teaching advanced maneuvers, and ultimately promoting any horse to riding one-handed in the bridle with ease.  Discover "Foundations Of Excellence" at: www.advancedhorsemanship.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lundahl/message

Understand this, and you understand the whole game. In this voice memo Jake emphasizes the often-overlooked benefits of the yield-to-a-stop exercise, a crucial step in our colt starting process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lundahl/message

A quick mini-masterclass on connecting the word "whoa" with the sensation of a horse loading up, "getting into his legs", and stopping soft and balanced. How to make it muscle memory. And how it becomes the starting point for a really good sliding stop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lundahl/message

In this voice memo Jake offers several examples that illustrate what he calls the 'confidence equation': Confidence = (Horse Skills) x (Rider Skills) That multiplication sign is important. Because if either the horse's foundation or the rider's abilities are at zero, then what's the product? ZERO. It doesn't matter how well trained your horse is — if your skills as a rider are lacking, and you encounter a situation where your horse needs to rely on you for leadership and guidance, you will fail the test. On the flip side, even an expert rider will struggle to maintain control of a horse with a poor foundation. So if you want more confidence, fun and success in the saddle? Both you and your horse need to level up. It's as simple as that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lundahl/message

In this episode you'll learn the predictable, step-by-step formula we're using to help our Non Pro clients get wildly better results with their horses — going from "foundation" to "finesse" faster than they ever thought possible. We document our process with an owner who recently hauled to our facility for an Uplevel private lesson, then committed her reining horse to 30 days training with Lundahl Performance, and took another 3-day private lesson at the end of the program to experience and practice what her horse had learned. You'll discover what steps we followed, what exercises and concepts drove the biggest breakthroughs, the philosophy behind why they work, and how to get those results for yourself. Ready to dive deeper into our training philosophy and get to the next level? Start your journey with this free training video: The Ultimate Lead Change Formula. Lundahl Performance Horses Website: LundahlPerformance.com Find Us On Facebook: Facebook.com/LundahlHorses "Making Advanced Horsemanship Accessible" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

Jake shares some personal experiences, and the story of a successful client, to illustrate how most beginner riders under-estimate their own capabilities, and their horse's potential. Only when you've taken the first major steps toward bettering yourself as a horseman, do you recognize the true scope of the opportunities in front of you. Want to experience that transformation for yourself? Visit coltstarting.com/dream and check out "Dream Horse Academy". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

I've started a lot of wild mustangs over the past 13 years. Here's the biggest lessons I've learned. My program: https://www.coltstartingsecrets.com/ Training without a plan is just guessing. Don't guess. Learn the program. Follow the steps. Stay on track and stay safe. https://www.coltstartingsecrets.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

In this podcast I share two stories which serve as important examples of what can happen when you miss this critical step in the process of starting a horse under saddle. For a free masterclass on colt starting check out the following episodes: Day 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-change-troubleshooting-dry-work-basics/id1345025627?i=1000463522073 Day 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lazy-horse-motivation-flag-work-intro/id1345025627?i=1000465614836 Day 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stress-free-trailering-leading-by-the-feet/id1345025627?i=1000468145180 Days 4-6: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-live-cattle-horses-that-charge-humans/id1345025627?i=1000471914333 Colt Starting Secrets online course: https://www.coltstartingsecrets.com Our website: https://www.lundahlperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

Jennifer Osborne is a professional firefighter and owner/operator of Fire & Ice Horses, a thoroughbred rescue based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview we discuss a wide range of topics including horsemanship education, and our reactions after the Along for the Ride Symposium in February 2022. Along For The Ride Website: https://alongfortheride.pro/ Fire & Ice Horses on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireAndIceHorses Lundahl Performance on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LundahlHorses Our Website (join our newsletter here): https://www.coltstarting.com/ Colt Starting Secrets: https://www.coltstartingsecrets.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

Coaching call recap. Here's a voice memo I recorded after a 1-on-1 call with a client whose reined cowhorse was struggling with a sloppy, sucked-back, unbalanced spin. The primary exercise we used to get this horse confident and balanced again is the "Forward & Around" Exercise. The Forward & Around exercise is one of my favorites for teaching a horse to spin. You're working with the horse's psychology (instead of against it) by building the release of pressure into the maneuver itself, and building desire in the horse to stay in the turn and maintain their balance independently, with minimal input from the rider. See the video: https://youtu.be/m2JoMl5to0k Join the newsletter: https://coltstarting.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lundahl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

Confusion is both a barrier and an accelerator for learning. In this voice memo, Jake answers a question from an Academy member who's experienced a communication breakdown between herself and another horseman. ColtStartingSecrets.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message

Just a quick voice memo to share something that's been working well on a couple horses I have in training: Using certain exercises as mental "anchors" to encourage better habits. ColtStartingSecrets.com

This audio is from an exclusive live webinar we recently hosted for our Horseman's Academy group members. The topic? Training and managing horses on a budget. We share our top strategies on this subject, and invite you to check out our new mentorship program at  academy.lundahlperformance.com       --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Training a Pushy Foal/Weanling 0:16:35 - Colt Starting Days 4 thru 6 0:56:26 - Introduction to Live Cattle 1:17:39 - Horses that Charge at Humans ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of the Horseman's Academy Podcast! We lead off the episode with our thoughts on training pushy, cantankerous foals and weanlings; and teaching these young horses to handle pressure. During the Foundation segment, we walk through Days 4 thru 6 of our colt starting program, including saddling for the first time. For the Advanced segment, we continue our cowhorse series with an in-depth breakdown on how we first introduce a horse to cattle. Finally, we wrap up with a question about a horse that's aggressive and charging the handler; how we would address this behavior, and how we would handle the situation overall from a professional's perspective. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

In this bonus segment, we answer a question from a listener in search of the right horse to pursue her cowhorse ambitions with.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Building Good Trailering Habits 0:22:57 - Colt Starting Day 3 & Leading by the Feet 1:11:07 - Flag Work Problems & Solutions 1:47:08 - The True Meaning of Leadership ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Horseman's Academy Podcast! In our Q&A segment, we take a deep dive into horse behavior in and around the trailer: How bad habits develop, how to instill good habits, and how to achieve quiet and confident hauling. During the Foundation segment, we walk through Day 3 of our colt starting program and lay out the step-by-step process for Leading by the Feet. For the Advanced segment, we expand our discussion on flag work with common training issues and mistakes you should expect, and the tactics to fix them. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our thoughts on true leadership and riding with confidence. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

In this bonus segment, we tackle two problem scenarios recently submitted to our Facebook inbox: A horse that's constantly leaning, and a horse that's constantly over-reacting and getting easily distracted.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Getting a Lazy Horse to Respect Leg Pressure 0:27:51 - Colt Starting Day 2 0:46:42 - Introducing the Flag to Young Cowhorses 1:05:38 - Horses That Are Hard to Catch ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Horseman's Academy Podcast! In our Q&A segment, we answer a question about a lazy reining horse that doesn't want to run hard. During the Foundation segment, we dive into Day 2 of our colt starting program with Desensitizing, Round Penning, Yielding the Hindquarters, and preparing to handle the horse's feet. For the Advanced segment, we discuss how to translate the dry work fundamentals we've established to the flag for the first time. Finally, we wrap up the episode with a note on hard-to-catch horses. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

If you're going to work with young stallions, you need a good program, and you must have good feel and timing as a horseman. In this bonus segment, we break down the consequences of poor planning, poor breeding, and poor training; and how they created a "mutually abusive" situation between a horse and human.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Lead Change Troubleshooting 0:25:42 - Colt Starting Day 1 Round Penning & Desensitizing 0:52:25 - Dry Work Preparation for Young Cow Horses 1:04:20 - "Smell the Leather" Challenge ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Horseman's Academy Podcast! In our Q&A segment, we provide answers for horses that are jittery and have a bad attitude about lead changes. During the Foundation segment, we dive into Day 1 of our colt starting program with the Round Penning and Desensitizing exercises. For the Advanced segment, we discuss the dry work fundamentals we want to instill in a young cow horse before moving on to the flag. Finally, we wrap up the episode with a note on rider self-esteem and our "Smell the Leather" challenge! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Audio from our 'Ask Me Anything' broadcast on Facebook. We fielded multiple listener questions and gave away free LPH merchandise! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Escape and avoidance of pressure is something all horses will do naturally; using the reactive side of their brain instead of thinking their way through a training scenario. If not addressed, horses will develop chronic habits of resistance when exposed to the least amount of pressure. Hypersensitive horses are often fearful and worried about pressure itself. Instead of slowing down and thinking their way out of a bind, they look for ways to shirk pressure and run away from the rider's hands and legs. Dull, lazy or bad-minded horses often interpret any amount of pressure as the beginning of a fight. They brace themselves for a struggle instead of thinking about yielding to pressure and finding a release that way. In this episode, Jake and Amy discuss two horses whose personalities are polar opposites: A hypersensitive nervous filly, and a dull resistant gelding. Using these horses as examples, the clinicians dive into the different tactics and methods you can employ to create better mental habits around exposing your horse to pressure, and the training process itself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Jake sits down with trainer & clinician Amy Keegel, the newest member of the Lundahl Performance team, to discuss some key moments and lessons learned during her journey to become a professional horsewoman. Our sponsor for this episode is Drinking Post Waterers! Learn more about Drinking Post and register to win a Frost Free Automatic Waterer by visiting www.drinkingpost.com/projecthorse ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Jake answers a question from Stephanie, who wants to compete more successfully in ranch riding, obstacle course and trail competitions with her 10yo ranch-bred quarter horse gelding. Topics covered: Bending Transitions exercise Bend & Draw Transitions exercise Jogging circles with vertical flexion Loping & Steering exercise Speed control during steering and transitions Steering & Softening two-handed vs. one-handed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

So you're ready to graduate out of the snaffle... now what? In this episode we present a general overview of the tried-and-true shank bits we turn to when advancing our horses. Our sponsor for this episode is Drinking Post Waterers! Learn more about Drinking Post and register to win a Frost Free Automatic Waterer by visiting www.drinkingpost.com/projecthorse ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Groundwork exercises and tips for spooky horses, and a basic gestalt of our hobbling regimen. 1:51 - Spooky Horse Groundwork Segment 39:47 - Hobbling Outline Segment 1:00:33 - Sponsor Segment & Closing Thoughts Our sponsor for this episode is Drinking Post Waterers! Learn more about Drinking Post and register to win a Frost Free Automatic Waterer by visiting www.drinkingpost.com/projecthorse ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We contrast two different horses; one encountered at a recent clinic, and another that's been in training with Lundahl Performance for several weeks. We discuss when tiptoeing around issues and taking baby steps is appropriate, and when it's time to scale up the intensity and your expectations for your horse. We then answer a listener question regarding the correct timeline for Foal, Weanling & Yearling training; and how much imprinting and exposure young horses actually need. Our sponsor for this episode is Drinking Post Waterers! Learn more about Drinking Post and register to win a Frost Free Automatic Waterer by visiting www.drinkingpost.com/projecthorse ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Making strategic use of suppling exercises at the jog will greatly improve the way your horse operates at the lope. Luke discusses this and fields listener questions about establishing direction vs. impulsion on the lunge line, and when it's time to graduate from mecate reins to leather split reins. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We detail our training of 4 select two-year-old reining horses during 2018; the unique challenges each one presented, and the progress they made. In Part 3 we recap our experiences with "Cobra," a 2016 gelding; and "Kia," a 2016 filly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Groundwork is important, but there are some problems under saddle that can fly under the radar until they're fully provoked. In this Xtra, Luke answers a listener question regarding Part 2 of the Two Year Old Reviews (Episode 29). He elaborates on the reality of uncovering an issue under saddle that groundwork wouldn’t have exposed, but can help solve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Success leaves clues. We look up to many successful people and draw inspiration from their accomplishments. But on an organizational level, none compare to the team-building and innovation of Hendrick Motorsports. Being racing fans ourselves, we've long wanted to emulate this idea of bringing motivated people together to achieve great things. In this Xtra, Jake delves into a few examples of Hendrick leadership and innovation, and the lessons we can apply in the horse world.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We detail our training of 4 select two-year-old reining horses during 2018; the unique challenges each one presented, and the progress they made. In part 2 we detail our experience with "Denali," a 2016 mare sired by Shiner's Voodoo Dr. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We detail our training of 4 select two-year-old reining horses during 2018; the unique challenges each one presented, and the progress they made. In part 1 we detail our experience with "Shooter," a 2016 stallion owned by Lundahl Performance.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We recap standout moments from 2018, preview our upcoming episodes, and reveal our Hosemen's Academy project. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

This episode features audio from our Horsemen's Academy Course video on the exercise: Turning Around on the Foot. The Horsemen’s Academy is our collaborative learning project where we supplement real-world lessons and mentorship with digital media, including video lessons. We hope you enjoy this audio snapshot of this essential exercise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Jake & Luke sit down with special guest Anna to discuss several key learning curves that green horsemen encounter, on the subjects of horse psychology and gaining their horses' respect. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

"He doesn't act like this at home, I swear!" Fair enough, but if we haven't instilled a 'showing' mindset in ourselves and our horses through effective schooling, we can't really be surprised when everything falls apart under pressure. If we want a horse to step up to the plate, shoulder some responsibility and become a dependable teammate we can rely on when the chips are down, we have to transition from a "teaching" stage to a "do it now" stage at some point in our program. Whether we're conquering obstacles or dialing in our maneuvers, we have to eventually step up our demands; challenging the horse to stay mentally engaged while respecting our judgement and leadership. If we don't have this mutual trust established, then we'll always struggle away from home or when the elements change. It's not a matter of IF we get chumped... it's a matter of when and how bad! So how do we avoid such scenarios? In this episode we detail our thoughts on that, and the practical steps we can take to evolve out of the 'teaching' mindset and start thinking like confident and effective showmen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We field multiple training and behavioral questions from Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We offer a different take on buddy sour behavior between two horses and how, with some help and a little creativity, you can firmly put the issue to rest. Then we delve into some common mistakes during the rundown and the sliding stop itself, and how to correct them. We continue on our theme of rundowns and stops by talking about three specific problems that typically surface throughout the course of training. Regardless of what steps we take to address problems that may arise, the fact remains. Once our horse’s confidence with the rundown and stop is firmly established, we can start refining and correcting issues within these maneuvers without overwhelming him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

We've had multiple questions from cutting and cow horse owners facing similar problems with colts being fractious and mentally 'lost' during herd work sessions. Having addressed each problem specifically, we wanted to step back and expand on the overall mindset angle: How to approach these issues and go about correcting a horse that's fallen into such reactive habits. In this Xtra we stress the importance of challenging your horse to mentally engage and commit to his job; in your warmup sessions, on a day-to-day training level, and as part of a long-term development strategy to cultivate habits of 'mental softness' and respect in young horses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Maintaining our approach of methodically building a young horse’s confidence, we detail how and when we start fencing our two year old performance horses. We kick off the episode with a question on hard-to-catch horses, and a creative way of establishing good catching habits within a group. Then we detail how to set your young horse up for success and advance his stopping program further with Fencing – the quintessential schooling exercise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

If a horse is running over top of you while you're trying to desensitize him, take a step back and examine whether the issue at hand is really fear, or a lack of respect. In this episode we deal with a horse that seems fearful AND disrespectful at the same time. We discuss what’s really going on under the surface, and where your priorities are from a training perspective. We also detail how we like to correct buddy sourness on the trail and instill good mental habits in a horse. Finally, we continue our series on advanced stops by discussing the "Cigar Exercise" for rundowns, and how to structure your rides throughout the week to build confidence and skill in young performance horses! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

When a horse isn't truly soft or broke through the body, effective troubleshooting becomes nearly impossible. Cherry-picking exercises like yielding the hindquarters, to suit an immediate need in a maneuver that's falling apart, will only lead to more trouble and expose the holes in your horse's foundation. We discuss this pitfall many riders find themselves in, and continue our Advanced Stopping series with tips for introducing a light draw on the reins during the stop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

On a young or inexperienced horse, we introduce rundowns in a methodical way that builds the horse's confidence. Expanding on the preparatory work we've done with stopping off the word "whoa" and a light draw on the reins, we'll begin using transitions to build habits of softness and responsiveness during the rundown phase itself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

Watching how the world’s best horses and riders operate can dramatically shift your perspective. In this episode we break down a rare opportunity we had to observe a world-class stallion’s transition between two vastly different programs, and the areas of added emphasis or refinement he needed to become a great reining horse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

You’ve got the horse committed to stopping on “whoa” and dragging his ass both on and off the fence. Now it’s time to boost his confidence further by adding some speed. In this episode we discuss the transitional phase between a ‘Skills & Drills’ mindset and a ‘Maneuver’ mindset. Once the horse’s confidence at speed is built up, we can finally start drawing him into the ground for real; working on rundowns and stops specifically. Prior to the Advanced Horsemanship 101 segment, we address concerns about headset and offer our philosophy on head carriage and collection issues. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

It’s important that a horse’s first experience with the saddle goes well. Recently we brought a 3-year-old with a serious bucking habit into our program. Using this horse’s example to provide context, we discuss our views on saddling colts; how we avoid creating bad habits with the saddle, and how we’re fixing the consequences of a saddling process gone wrong. We also continue our Advanced Horsemanship 101 series on stops; detailing additional drills to get the horse stopping well off the fence and prepare him for a true sliding stop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support

[Colt Starting] Why it’s important to lope young horses a lot and get them moving out consistently under saddle, and what to do if your horse is getting lazy, sluggish, pissy or resentful when asked to hustle their feet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lundahl/support