Colt-Starting Series: Judging Prospects on Conformation
Making a Remuda Horse
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9m 47s
Miles Baker breaks down old wives’ tales about horses’ physical traits and their connection to their mental strengths and weaknesses, and he explains their overall conformation and its effects on the training process.
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Colt-Starting Series: Teaching a Stop...
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Practice Session on Relentless Honor
Miles Baker works with Relentless Honor, a talented 4-year-old mare with over $40,000 in futurity earnings. He breaks down her tendencies—pushing on the left rein and loading with her shoulders—and demonstrates key adjustments to keep her from leaning and responsive while heading.
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Relentless Remuda's Bit Collection
Miles Baker takes us into the tack room to break down his go-to bits and why he chooses each one. He also dives into the different types of reins he pairs with each bit and how those choices affect the way a horse feels and responds to pressure.