Green Horse Progress: Staying Free, Managing Strong Cattle & Scoring Right
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Ryan Motes and Brock Hanson saddle up two greener horses for a focused practice session built around freedom, feel, and spacing. Ryan rides “Baller,” a 6-year-old CD Lights gelding he's developing into a solid jackpot horse, while Brock helps on a talented but slightly green gelding from Shank Edwards. Both are working to stay soft, build confidence, and keep their horses moving freely through each run.
Key topics in this session:
• Training approaches for green and under-seasoned horses
• Why maintaining freedom and forward motion matters
• Adjusting for stronger or fresher cattle in practice
• When and how to score on greener horses
• Managing anticipation and nerves at home after competition
Whether you're seasoning a futurity horse or getting a new one lined out, this video shows what it looks like to build consistency and confidence—without pushing too hard.
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