The First Ride on Chinaco

[TalkingBoomslang]

“From the outside it’s like watching a turtle die, but from the inside it’s absolutely exhilarating” I love this. Because I know the feeling and the feeling of the reward, even if no one else sees it as anything. Because anticlimactic is exactly what we are after. Thank you Pat and Deb. Really truly enjoyed this.

[theganns]

Watching you I remember the feelings the first time I got on my filly. She was 2 1/2 and I was a 14. The first of the best rides of my life! She was so smart, fast and eager to learn, God had his hand on both of us. Before I ever got on her we did all the ground work and I read everything I could get my hands on to learn how to do everything right for her and I read an article by an elderly woman at least in her late 70's and she was still breaking and training horses, the right way! I did everything she said and I got on my horse for the first time and we rode off like a team that had been riding together for years! I am glad to see you sharing your knowledge.
That was in 1978, I will be forever grateful to that horsewoman for sharing her years of knowledge in that article as I know someone will be grateful down the road that you made these videos.

[victorm]

I can appreciate what went on here.I picked up my wild mustang 2 yrs. ago. like pat said, I've been on my BLM mustang for months, I just haven't had my leg over her. Yesterday she allowed me to ride her for the first time with absolutely no excitement. She was totally relax the entire ride. I couldn't have asked for a better first ride, coming from someone that had zero experience with horses. I was on cloud 9.

[rogerhouk]

Greetings, patience is a virtue! My grandfather told me the only way you learn is with your ears and eyes open and your mouth closed! Grandpa Rudy was a farrier, I would tag along with him and watch him trim and shoe. My job was to hand him tools before I was in grade school. He was a quiet person, deliberate and gentle, he taught me to listen.
You have the gift, thankyou for sharing. All the best.

[kalayne]

Watching from Australia, missing my late Dad, who despite having polio as a boy, lived to be 99, a saddler and horse whisperer extraordinaire.I loved horses but never learnt to ride, at 70 am too old and scared.But that was a beautiful masterclass, thank you so much. 🐎

[Mappy]

Pat thank you for showing folks that you don't have to hurry, especially with a young one. I personally appreciate that you have made it a point to spend the time with your horse, because at the end of the day you have the opportunity to create the kind of horse you want. Unfortunately a lot of good horsemen & women never get the chance to take the necessary time & steps required to make a legitimate Bridle horse. Due to alot of factors or circumstances, mainly because the horses usually belong to someone else, and most of the time that someone else has limited time, money, expectations, or all of the above. Horses don't care about Clocks, Calendars, or deadlines. I know for a fact that the way a young horse is started good or bad, 100% of the time will have a negative, or positive impact the quality of their entire lives. There are lots of horse trainers in this world, a hand full of Horsemen/women, & only a few of those horsemen are truly great at starting colts (young horses). Those individuals that can teach a horse how to learn, create an opportunity for horses to be successful any where they go, & with any one that owns them. Thanks again for sharing.

[DaytonaRider]

That was great. I appreciate your slow and steady approach. It's always great to watch a horse/ colt "get it."

[deborahsimmons]

Never got to live the ranch or cowboy life, but watching you today has made me a better person already. Just hearing you talk about betrayal was a life lesson in itself. I had always measured the quality of man in comparison to the quality of my Father, he told a lot of stories in order to teach me a lot of things, he never gave up ground that he squarely and honestly earned. I miss him a lot he’s been gone 13 years now, after watching a couple of your videos and now this one, it brings me back to why I miss him and remember how much love there was. I see that same quality in you sir....I think I’ll subscribe and stick around and listen, it makes me happy to see you “win the world”.

[SusanSheehan-kz]

He got his groove on! Sooo enjoyable to watch you both!! THANK YOU 😊

[SusanSheehan-kz]

That brief rest let him recoup .... he's sooo good. Thank You for this wonderful experience. 😮😊

[jenniferlehman]

Mr. Puckett, in my 50+ years with horses, either delivering them or backing them. When it came to backing, I've found you've had to ACCEPT every try they give you, even if it's the wrong one. Eventually it will be the correct one. And when that happens? There are no words to describe the feeling of success in training that horse in its first forward motion after your ask. Thank you for the video Sir!! Wishing both you and Pat well. All the best from Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[rogerfurr]

That is a beautiful thing thank you for sharing

[vicki]

Watched this last night and my eyes started leaking when Pat stepped on for the second ride. The deal of letting Chinaco rest and process, was really evident as soon as the saddling began for the second ride . Truly AMAZING!! Even before you pointed it out, I could see that the colt knew something was up, even while you were just walking back and forth outside the pen, I could see his mind working . It is a privilege to be able to learn from you and follow this journey . My eyes are still leaking ! Thanks for all you do Deb and Pat. <3

[lazyheartqh]

I’ve learned so much over the last year since I’ve stumbled onto your channel. One of the most important to me has been the idea of not “betraying the horse”. I can look back and see times that I’ve done this without realizing it. That idea has really been forefront in my mind with the last 2 horses I’ve started. Thank you

[rexpirie]

Thank you Pat and Deb and Chinaco. You guys are the best! Humbled and respectful... from Victoria, Australia.

[PHILLYPHILable]

"Make that strange noise when you're laying on the ground...". I know that noise, and heard it in my head right when he said it. HAHAHAHA

[salisburysteak]

I was 14 with a green appy mare (Lucy) when I started with horses, and I had a trainer who taught me to scream first and demand submission later. One of the things that changed my life, with and without horses in mind, was "Ask, Tell, Command". I don't remember where I learned it but it improved my entire outlook. Completely turning around and throwing away my trainer's teachings. While it's proven itself in its own right, I'm young and inexperienced. I've been worrying a bit if my newfound "Ask, Tell, Command" was actually right, as my priority is always to care for those I love and prevent abuse of my Lucy no matter what. It took me a hot minute to realize that your "Here. It. Comes." is "Ask, Tell, Command" in disguise. It warms my heart and fills me with comfort to know that you prove its a worthy method, day in and day out, in the minor and major situations, through work and training, psychology and care of your horses. It feels great to see such damnable proof that I'm doing something right to prevent ever "betraying" her again. The peaceful quiet and trust is worth more to me than gold. Keep doing what you're doing. You're an absolute treasure to those coming after you.

[nancymorter]

Thank you so much for sharing your first ride on your colt. Will be exciting to see him grow into the horse he will become..

[triplet]

It is a true gift that you are sharing this with all of us.

[a.m.phaneuf]

First things first: god bless you for calling your wife, your bride. And god bless her also. Thnx for your love of her, and animals, and it’s love of people too because i think that you think, if you can be good w/ horse critters, then others can too, if they will pay attention to the little subtle stuff. It’s the little things that count, for human beings and horses