How Do You Deal with a Lazy Two-Year-Old?
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In this session, Baker explains how overusing leg pressure can create a dull, unresponsive rope horse. While it may seem logical to kick a lazy horse more, excessive pressure often has the opposite effect—causing the horse to tune the rider out instead of becoming sharper.
Ty Benson builds on that idea, explaining that when starting a colt, the key is to make your point clearly and then leave them alone. Timing, feel, and release matter more than constant pressure. Instead of nagging with your legs, riders should apply purposeful cues, get a response, and reward the horse by backing off.
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