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016 Picking Up A Foot on A Weanling Ranch Horse

Ranch Horse Resource  [https://ranchhorseresource.com/] In this episode of the Ranch Horse Resource Podcast, Ty Van Norman talks through a simple, practical approach to picking up a young horse’s foot for the first time. Rather than forcing the issue, Ty explains how the process really starts long before the foot ever leaves the ground — through halter breaking, yielding to pressure, and building trust through the horse’s whole body. Ty shares:   * How to use a soft lead rope to  introduce pressure * How to use pressure and release in the process * Reinforces the idea that it's  okay to stop, reset, and start over * How consistency in your approach builds confidence in the horse over time A simple conversation full of practical horsemanship for ranch cowboys, cowgirls, and anyone working with young horses.

015 Ranch Broodmares: Why Ty Van Norman Separates Dry Mares

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014 Colt Starting with Bill Van Norman (Part 2): Continued—Lessons That Still Hold

Click here to go to Ranch Horse Resource [http://ranchhorseresource.com/sales-page]   Colt Starting with Bill Van Norman (Part 2): Why It Worked In this episode, Ty and Ronda Van Norman  continue the conversation on how colts were started on the Van Norman Ranch 20+ years ago—and break down why that system worked so well. Ty shares practical insights on building a useful ranch horse from the very beginning, even if you don’t have a full crew or ideal setup. What You’ll Learn * Why colts progressed quickly in a group setting * The importance of feet and face working together * How “following their nose” is one of the most overlooked important keys to a useful horse * Why minimal groundwork (done well) can still produce great horses * The role of pressure and release from start to finish * Why not over-preparing a colt can actually help them learn  Takeaways * Keep it simple—don’t overcomplicate the start * Get them good enough, then go use them * Avoid overworking or dulling their mind * Progress happens in small, consistent steps A Thought to Ride With “Get them where they can steer, go forward, and move off your legs… everything else builds from there.” Listen & Learn More 📌 Mentioned: “Snow Colts” article   by Western Horseman: https://westernhorseman.com/horsemanship/snow-colts/ [https://westernhorseman.com/horsemanship/snow-colts/]

013 Colt Starting with Bill Van Norman (Part 1): A Look Back at What Worked

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012 | Crossing a Ditch Smooth on Your Ranch Horse (Without the Buck on the Other Side)

www.ranchhorseresource.com [http://ranchhorseresource.com] In this episode, Ronda and Ty talk through what causes horses to: * jump * buck * take off * or lose focus of the rider …then Ty offers  some things so you can do to stay ahead of it.   🐎 A Story from the Ranch Ronda shares a story from their daughter Anna, who as a young rider crossed a small ditch at a trot…then her horse went to bucking.   Ty has a story of a cowboy whose horse kept bucking every time he crossed a ditch when they went out to gather cattle.   🎯 The Big Idea Good horsemanship isn’t reacting after things go wrong— it’s preparing so they don’t.   🤠 A Thought to Ride With Sometimes it takes going through a wreck to recognize the warning signs. But the more experience you get… the more you start to feel things before they happen. That’s where confidence comes from. That’s where things start to get smooh.   👉 Work With Ty [http://ranchhorseresource.com] If you want help applying this to your own horse: Ty offers one-on-one coaching calls where you can: * send in your riding video * get clear, practical feedback * walk away with a plan for your next ride 👉 ranchhorseresource.com [http://ranchhorseresource.com]