Starting and preparing the 2 yr. old for the next year before the intense training begins.

  Two year olds should be started slowly and relaxed, yet emphasizing manners at all times. Riding out side is a must for these young horses to find balance of a new weight on their backs. allow time for the young horse to just walk out looking at everything and packing it's head in a natural position, yet still able to guide their directions with out resistance.

 Once I get back to the training track I may ask for a little bit of collection in the face and poll. I will still use my round pen weekly, working on bitting- up the colt, wanting to accomplish 'give' early on-- but not expecting it at all times until the colt is realizing this is second nature and an everyday position--not just high pressure.

This process starts slowly from day one and is a basic concept to always come back to.

Jerry Fowler training coming 3 yr. old Oakies Buster Bar

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