21/90 Rule

"Let's be real. I'm really tired of 30 day colt start requests. Im tired of 30 day tune up requests.. If it worked, I'd promote it. I'm also exhausted of the question of why is it 30days and my horse has been barely riding out and/or not all? Why can't you teach a horse to collect in 30days? Or why am I not seeing a lot of progress after the FIRST couple weeks? Here, we are about the long term results. That's what separates us from others."

"It's all about the 21/90 day rule. Humans and horses I believe are fairly similar. It takes 21 days to form a habit, 90 days for a lifestyle change. I follow this rule in my fitness journey. Not saying it takes either/or that long but I do firmly believe this theory applies to horses in a fashionable timeline. How does it fluctuate? A horse that's 2 and not 5yrs old. A horse that has been guided through the steps with trust or was it rushed? Was the foundation solid or were some unfavorable habits formed? What's the horses genetics? Are the genetics favorable in a born broke mentality horse or is he a little fearful in starting? Does he trust humans or are we going to spent a fair amount of time convincing him that humans are a good deal? This all plays to the 21/90 day rule. Timing is critical in horse training, just like the timing in your progression with life. I've had horses that progressed fabulously in a 30 day tune up, some I was barely riding after 30 days for a colt start. Long story short, stop being in a damn hurry! Now I didn't say, get your horse so broke and bored on the ground that hes now dead to your energy. Just make sure your horse trusts you when it's time to add the pressure."