NWC DVD: A Safe 1st Ride Starts On The Ground

The September NWC DVD is the first in a two-part series following the progress of the 2013 colt starting clinic. Cameras zero in on essential groundwork exercises Clinton had participants do with their colts to gain their trust and respect. Once the colts were responding well, participants prepared them for being saddled for the first time and then tacked the colts up. Clinton explains why it’s imperative that a colt’s first saddling goes smoothly and is a positive experience for the young horse. You’ll see firsthand how to accomplish that goal.