NFR header and ARHFA World Champion Rhen Richard brings back his standout 4-year-old mare, Little Foose Sug—by Travs Lil Sug and out of an S mare—for her first ride after competing at the Buckeye show. In this video, Rhen shares his method for training a young team roping horse after competition, focusing on keeping her mentally relaxed while reinforcing key fundamentals. You’ll see how he works on position, responsiveness in the box, and building strength through the stop without overpressuring her. This gritty, feely mare shows what it takes to progress a green horse that wants to please while still learning how to handle speed and pressure. If you're serious about heading horse training and building confidence in young rope horses, this session is loaded with insight.
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