Personality Based Colt Starting

How to Start Your Horse in a Safe, Gentle and Respectful Way that Creates a Good Experience for Horse and Rider

Forget "breaking" - think "starting" a new chapter in your Horse's Life!

No force, no drama, no bucking, no fear, no stress

Gabi Neurohr, Young Horse Education Specialist

Personality Based Colt Starting Documentary with Tara

A real-time and uncut Colt Starting Documentary showing the complete process with all ups and downs with an unconfident extroverted horse.

 

Covering the preparations on the ground, first time mounting, the first 10 rides and the first trail ride.

 

This course will give you ALL the information you need to start your horse with confidence, understanding and empathy.

The first rides don’t have to be bucky, or stressful, or emotional in any way.

 

The first ride CAN be a good experience. Sadly, for many horses this isn’t the case.

The first few rides aren’t just something in a horse's life.

 

They are everything as they will colour the horse’s association of being ridden for the rest of his life.

 

“Breaking” a horse, aka sitting on a horse until he is done bucking, isn’t going to give the horse a good experience. 

 

It’s scaring the horse, it’s overwhelming and won’t create a good first experience with a rider on his back. 

 

Just imagine the fear the horse must go through if he feels the need to defend himself with bucking… 

 

Bucking and other big reactions aren’t “normal” or “to be expected”. All this is a sign that the horse wasn’t well prepared and was pushed over his limits. 

 

Fact is, Horses Don’t Need to be Forced or “Broken” to
Accept Being Ridden.

The first rides don't have to be an intense and stressful experience. Neither for the horse nor for the rider. 

 

But how to do those first few rides in a way that it is a good experience, the horse feels listened to and respected so that he doesn’t feel the need to defend himself with bucking? 

 

​To show you how horses can be started in a gentle and respectful way, I created the

Personality Based Colt Starting Documentary

A 32 Session real-time Documentary showing the complete process of starting a horse from the preparations on the ground to the first 10 rides including the first trail ride. 

 

My approach of starting horses is dramatically different from other Colt Starting Methods you might know.

 

It always puts the horse first. Forget timelines, forget ego, forget pushing the horse over his limits.

 

And still get a solid result with a well educated and balanced horse.

Either way, If you wish to start your horse (or re-start a rescue) by yourself with kindness and understanding or you just want to have clarity about how it CAN be done, then I am sure that you will absolutely love the information you will find in this course. 

 

  • It will give you clarity about every single step you need to teach to your horse.
     
  • It will give you confidence about the when and the how.
     
  • It will give you the knowledge you need to make those first rides a good experience for your horse.

Starting a horse is a complex task that takes Skill, Feel and

Knowledge to get it right.

To just go for it and “to follow your gut” isn’t such a smart idea. I am sure you are well aware about this fact. 

So many things can go wrong. I know this from painful own experience.

 

I remember when I started my first horse, Mazirah, so many years ago.

 

Mazirah was just 3 years old, a very sensitive and spirited Shagya Arabian mare.

 

She was my precious, the horse of my dreams.

 

I didn’t want to screw anything up. I wanted to give her a good experience. I didn’t want to get hurt. 

 

I didn’t want to scare her by missing early signs of stress, pushing her too far and creating a fearful experience as a result. (and get a big set back in confidence …)

 

I was unsure about what the exact steps are, how to go from A to Z, unknowingly leaving a hole in her education that would backfire later in the process.

 

I was full of worries and questions.

 

I had seen so many videos of bucky first rides and I just thought:

 

I don’t want to experience this, I don’t want to get hurt - and especially I don’t want to cause my horse to feel so scared that she needs to buck.

 

Or what if things don’t go as expected, the horse reacts emotionally or my plan doesn’t work out? How to stay a calm and confident leader for my horse needs in this moment?

 

I had many questions, I bought many books to find answers but nowhere I found COMPLETE information that I, as an amateur, could apply with confidence.
 
And yes, we went down a very bumpy road due to my lack of knowledge and experience...

 

Because good will, passion and following your gut isn't enough to get it right.


I was determined find another way. In fact, it became my obsession and passion.

 

I constantly asked myself the question:

What Does it Take for a Horse to Happily Say YES to Riding?

The last 15 years I spent diving deep into the subject of how horses can be started in a fair and friendly way, WITHOUT bucks, WITHOUT fear and stress. 

 

Since 2009 I am living in France where I start horses as my daily job. People now bring me their horse because they know that I will always put the horse first and adapt to the horse’s needs in a very individual way.

 

With every horse I have refined and polished my system to start horses in a fair, respectful and safe way. 

 

Yes, you absolutely need feel and a certain level of skill to start a horse. No question about this fact.

 

But you don’t need to be a "hard ass" or a "tough cookie" to get the job done. You also don’t need to be a bronc rider. 

But This Approach isn't for Everyone...

You will not find here: 

  • Starting the horse in a stall or stable corridor inner 3 days

  • Sneaking the saddle or other tack on the horse

  • A from the process terrified and bucking horse

  • Quick fixes and short cut solutions to "manage" the horse

  • "Flooding" - a know and commonly used horse training tactic

  • Chasing a horse in a round pen to "make him respect you"
     

This Documentary is not for you if: 

  • The relationship to your horse isn't N°1 priority

  • You just want to get on and ride as quickly as possible

  • You don't want to take the time to explain every new step patiently to the horse

  • It isn't importat to you to take your horse's personality and emotions into consideration.

But if you DO care about how your horse feels about everything,

 

if you ARE ready to take the time it takes to get this right, 

 

if it IS important to you to LISTEN to your horse and


to explain every little step with patience and empathy,

 

have a look at this.

What exactly is Personality Based Colt Starting?

Every horse is different and unique in his/her way of learning and responding. This means that no method can fit all horses. 

Rather, we need to learn to read our horse correctly and then apply the strategy/technique that’s best for our horse in THIS VERY MOMENT.

Personality Based Colt Starting gives a solid Framework to follow but stays flexible about how to accomplish every single step.

 

Thanks to this I always feel safe during the first rides.

Because I know that I prepared the horse well on the ground to have the highest chance possible of easy first rides. 

PBCS means explaining things TO and working WITH the horse versus breaking the horse or making him obey. 

PBCS means being in a conversation with the horse by reading his subtle facial expressions. This causes the horse to feel safe and understood. 

As a result the horse is happy, calm and confident.

If you are looking for a way to start your horse in a gentle and respectful way that respects your horse’s unique personality, here it is. 

PBCS lays out a clear framework of steps to take so that your horse can form a positive association towards being ridden. 

This system is all about making those first few rides a good experience for the horse.

What has been your biggest takeaway from this course?

"Listen to your horse, you can be a partner in the process, with patience you will reach your goals. Really the whole sequence of training is the aha. How to take each step and how to work through reactions, how to “install” the basics so you have the buttons and gears as you move through the training in a trustful and confident way."

 

- Steph L. 

"That you CAN start a horse without negativity toward the horse.  I have always thought there must be a gentler way, and bonding and relationship with your horse should come before anything else you do that they will trust you."

 

- Debra J.

"To break things down into little achievable pieces so that me and the horse feel good about what we are doing and not to beat myself up if it's not working perfectly. To appreciate the "try" and to accept that my horse is not anyone else's horse, to take the pressure off both of us so we can enjoy our time together."

 

- Teresa B., Italy

Personality Based Colt Starting is an Approach on Three Levels: 

The Mental Level: 

 

This is the task side of things. Make sure that the horse understands and has the knowledge s/he needs to succeed and to be confident during the first rides. This is the technical part of starting a horse. 

 

Think: Shoulder Yields, Backing up, Coming to the Mounting Block, Voice Cues,...

The Emotional Level: 

 

This means respecting the horse’s emotions and making sure that s/he feels confident with every single step. Make sure that the methods used are adapted to the horse’s unique personality. Learn to read subtle cues of tension and know how to lead your horse to relaxation.

 

Think: emotional fitness, willigness, motivation, confidence, trust in your leadership,...

The Physical Level:

 

Physical development is a big concern with the young horse. Most youngsters are asymmetrical, not strong enough yet, lack coordination and balance. This can cause emotional behaviour, rushing or refusing forward already on the ground.

 

Helping a young horse to move with better balance, coordination and to use his topline correctly is a big part of this course.

You see, many methods will only address one or two of those three aspects, but all three levels need to be addressed for optimal results.

Let Me Show You EXACTLY What is Included in the Documentary of Tara's Start Under Saddle!

     32 Real Time and Commented Sessions with Tara. 

     

    The sessions are uncut and show all the ups and downs so that you can learn what to do when things don't go as planned. Because this is where you will learn the most. I am going to show you scenes that other trainers usually cut out.

     

    The sessions are fully indexed so that you can quickly and easily find back important moments to watch again!

    A Total of 25 hours of runtime

    The Sessions Cover:

    • Preparational Groundwork: 10 sessions
      Watch how I teach Tara specific exercises to prepare her to accept the rider with confidence. You will learn important techniques to explain your horse rein and leg aids prior to getting on.

    ($500 Value)

    • Ponying to build Confidence and Physical Fitness: 2 Sessions
      Discover how to use ponying when starting a horse to build confidence! I am showing and explaining what to watch out for and how to set this up for success.

    ($100 Value)

    • The First Time Mounting: 2 Sessions
      This is the most critical stage when starting a horse. There is only one chance to make this a good experience. Tara is a little skeptical about it and I extend this process over 3 sessions to have her fully confident and accepting of this step. This means that you will learn in depth about how to read your horse right and all the tiny little steps towards teaching a horse to accept the rider with 100% confidence.

    ($200 Value)

    • The First 10 Rides: 10 Sessions
      Learn how to set up those so important first 10 rides for success. What should a youngster learn during those first rides? How to progress? How much? How long? What are the goals? And how to ride such a green horse and stay safe?

    ($500 Value)

    • Physical Development: How to teach a forward down stretch: 4 sessions
      Watch how Tara learns to use her body in a better and healthier way: Instead of moving with a high head and tight back, asymmetrical and a little clumsy, she learns through specific exercises to use her topline with relaxation and better balance. Includes pole work for young horses. 

    ($200 Value)

    • Relationship Building, Developing the Canter, ... : 4 sessions
      With this documentary I am showing the COMPLETE process I use to start a horse. This is why I also included easygoing relationship sessions between the working sessions. It is so important to keep the balance with a young horse so that s/he stay happy and healthy in mind and body. In these sessions you will find ideas about how to encourage play, developing the canter in a playful way, playing with energy, Tara's first liberty session, work in shoulder position,...
       

    ($100 Value)

    You Will Keep ​Lifetime Access to the Complete Material!

    ​Total Value Of 32 Sessions: $1600

    ​But That's Not All

      I want to make sure that you have ALL the information you need to (re) start your horse with confidence: 

      HERE ARE MY BONUSES FOR YOU

      What if I am really unclear about what the actual steps are when starting a horse? 

      NO PROBLEM, I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

       

        • Bonus 1: Detailed Theory about the 5 Stages of a Colt Start plus checklists so that you always know where you are in the process and what the next step of progression will be.

          This will give you a clear plan of what to do when and makes it easy to be sure that you didn’t leave a hole in your horse's education. 

        ($250 Value)

        I don't know how to prepare my horse through groundwork prior to the first ride. Does the course also cover groundwork in detail?

        YES IT DOES!

          • Bonus 2: Groundwork to prepare for an easy and stress free start under saddle - bitless.

            You will find a detailed theory part including a 56 page ebook to print out about every exercise you need to know to perfectly prepare your horse for an easy start.

            Including pitfalls, problem solving and creative challenges!

            Backed up with 10 Sessions with Tara where she is learning exactly those exercises. ​

          ($250 Value)

          What if my horse has a different personality than Tara? How can I adapt what you show with her to my horse?

          NO PROBLEM, I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

            • Bonus 4:  Five Video Tutorials about How to Adapt Training to Different Horse Personalities.

              Because no horse is the same and you need to know how you can adapt your training to your unique horse to bring out the best in your horse. This will give you strategies and techniques you need to know in case your horse is different than Tara.

            ($500 Value)

            How can I be a steady and empathic yet clear leader for my horse even when things go wrong?

            NO PROBLEM, I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

              • Bonus 3: Mini-Course about Leadership and Mindset: To help you find a positive and confident mindset so that you are able to guide your horse through this experience with empathic leadership. 

              ($100 Value)

              How do I know if my horse is ready for the next step and it is safe to proceed? I am often unsure about what my horse is trying to communicate. 

              I ALSO THOUGHT ABOUT THIS

                • Bonus 5: Reading your Horse: a tutorial that will teach you how to recognize red and green lights - this will keep you safe and enable you to truly work WITH your horse.

                  This knowledge will help you to know when to slow down and when you can go to the next step. Being able to read a horse's subtle facial expressions, allows you to be in conversation with your horse. And this is what allows you to stay safe. Because now you are asking and not demanding.

                ($200 Value)

                How can I be sure to not miss an important step or detail? What about resources, tack, tasks, preps,...

                NO PROBLEM, I'VE GOT YOU COVERED

                  • Bonus 5: Checklists for Everything you need to think about when you start your horse:

                    About resources you need, Tack I can recommend, Groundwork Tasks to master before the first ride, Tasks to go through during the first 15 rides and even a big checklist about who you can know if your Horse is mentally and physically ready to be started!
                     
                    These Checklists will make sure that you are well set up, always know where you are at and that you give your horse an education without holes. Great to print and to use for planning your sessions!

                  ($200 Value)

                  You Will Keep ​Lifetime Access to all Lessons and the Bonus Material!

                  ​Total Value of all the Bonus Material: $1550 

                    Let Me Recap For You:

                      Value of the 32 Lessons: $1600

                      Value of the Bonus Lessons: $1550 

                        ​Total Value of the PBCS Documentary with Tara: $3150 

                          ​Get It Today For Just : $297

                          What customers think about the value:

                          "The value is excellent!  When you think of the time involved, it is less than a 1-hour lesson where I live when dividing the number of hours involved in making the documentary.  I maybe didn't explain that very well, but the cost/value is excellent."

                           

                          - Debrah J.

                          "That fact that you have it to keep referring back to and no time limit makes it very good value for money." 

                           

                          - Maria H., UK

                          "High high value for low cost!  Your courses are the best I have ever bought and the best investment in my training and relationship with Adelle!  I cannot thank you enough Gabi!!  Thank you for making it affordable so I could learn all this vital information from you!  You are an amazing teacher!"

                           

                          - Yvette W., 

                          This is What You Will Learn Through This Course

                          • How to prepare a horse on the ground for his/her start under saddle - bitless
                            ​

                            Groundwork get's half the job done when starting a horse. You will learn which exercises you can do to prepare your horse to accept the rider with confidence. You will learn exercises that will help to calm an excited horse or to focus a distracted horse. You will learn specific exercises that will help your horse to understand rein and leg aids PRIOR to the first ride. 

                             

                            This part of the course will give you confidence that your horse is well prepared for a safe first ride and that you have developed solid communication and trust.

                          • How to start a horse in total respect of his/her unique personality - because no horse is the same

                             

                            Taking your horse's unique personality into account is so important. Did you ever try to replicate an exercise you saw in a video tutorial or at a demo and got frustrated why it didn't work with your horse? There might be two reasons: Either the trainer showed the exercise with an already perfectly educated horse. Or he showed the exercise with an introverted horse, but your horse is an extrovert and doesn't behave at all like the horse in the video. 

                             

                            Every horse is different and needs an approach that's tailor made for his/her needs. If your horse is quickly worried, reactive and likes to move a lot, you will get tons out of this course. And to help you adapt the content of this course to your unique horse, I have added 4 bonus videos about how to adapt to different horse personalities.

                          • How to help a nervous and distracted horse to find calm and relaxation

                             

                            Tara is very unconfident in the beginning. Every noise, every movement upsets her, she is always on alert. Focusing is very hard for her. You will learn what strategies and exercises you can use to calm and focus a horse like her. You will also see in real time, nothing cut out, how I deal with her little meltdowns and what style of leadership to apply to a very sensitive horse.

                          • How to start a horse BITLESS 

                             

                            I start all Horses bitless - for me it's the most normal thing in the world. I will show you specific exercises to teach to your horse prior to the first ride. These exercises will help your horse to understand and respect the basic aids from the beginning. My way of starting horses also works to start horses with a bit - if you prefer.

                          • How to start a horse in a way that s/he makes a positive association towards being ridden 


                            Because the first impression of the rider on a horse's back has to be a good one - and you only have one chance. I want any horse I get in training to grow in confidence, willingness and make a positive association towards being ridden. 

                             

                            Let me show you how I get this done without the use of intimidation, chasing the horse in a round pen or extreme desensitization techniques. Rather you will learn how to read your horse’s very subtle facial expressions which allows you to be in a constant conversation with your horse.

                             

                            You will learn how you can cause your youngster to come and pick you up at the mounting block at his/her first ride! 

                          • How to master the first 10 rides

                             

                            Riding a young horse is very different from riding an educated horse. The first 10 rides lay the foundation of the horse's future education. Accepting the rider with 100% confidence, discovering forward, developing good impulsion and direction - these are the topics of the first 10 rides. Done right, the horse will be set up for life to become a confident and willing partner.

                             

                            You will learn how to structure and build up those first 10 rides in a way that the horse fully understands. You will learn how and when to use a second horse to facilitate learning. And you will learn about how to handle the reins, how to use a stick to help your youngster understand better and how to set up every ride to be a good one. 

                          • How to teach a horse to use it's topline correctly without artificial training aids 

                             

                            Young Horses need to learn how to use their top line correctly, so that they can carry the rider without consequences to their backs. Tara is just like any young horse, asymmetric and likes to carry her head high with a tight back.

                             

                            Observe and learn how I teach Tara to use her body better, more symmetrical, more balanced and with relaxation in the top line - resulting in a lovely forward down stretch. And all this without the help of tie-downs or side reins! Clearly explained step by step so that you can replicate this at home with your horse.

                          • How to start a horse bitless without trouble - making confidence and understanding priority number one

                             

                            Defensive or dangerous behaviours during the first rides are always due to misunderstandings and fear. How would you feel if you were rushed to do something you don't understand and at the same time you are worried about receiving a punishment for not doing it right?

                             

                            Learn how to start a horse based on understanding and empathy! So that your horse has a chance to understand fully what is expected of him/her and can be successful and happy as a learner.

                          • How to set up the first trail ride for success

                             

                            At the end of the whole series I am taking Tara out on her first trail ride. Learn how you can not only prepare your youngster for the first trail ride but also how set up this first outing to be a success! 

                            2There were many holes in my knowledge ..I feel so confident and more well informed now.  


                            I am so grateful for your help..so impressed by your knowledge, wisdom and approach. You are a refreshing change from the hard nosed trainers that are all about techniques..these are important but a happy horse is much easier to work with and I'm feeling so excited now  about us rather than scared.2

                             

                            - Lee Hardman with her Arabian Raz, Australia

                            "I love the way you interact with her, your empathy and the fact that she is treated as an individual and  not just another horse unlike some other training methods I have seen. The video's are clearly explained  and visually lovely to watch."

                             

                            - Maria H., UK

                            "I love how it has plans for each session and the video's are fantastic to see exactly what you do.  I love how each building block is explained and the importance of each step before you go onto the next.  I love that it is not on a deadline as to “you should be able to ride or "break" your horse“ - mindset but at the horse's readiness and understanding and your relationship with the horse.  

                             

                            I have gained so much confidence since getting knowledge of what to do and how to do it. "

                             

                            - Yvette W., 

                            ​The Real Value

                            How much would it be worth for you if you knew with confidence how to give your horse a really good start?

                            Imagine you knew exactly how to prepare your horse on the ground for a successful first ride.

                            Imagine you were able to read your horse's subtle cues so that you know when to go to the next step and when to wait and repeat.

                            Imagine you knew how to lay a solid foundation without holes - the beginning of many happy years in the saddle with your horse.

                            This course is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding you need to give your horse a good experience during those first rides.

                            This course is showing the complete process of starting a very sensitive horse.

                             

                            Nothing is hidden, nothing is cut out - because this is where you can learn most from: when things don't go as planned.

                            The start isn't just something in a horse's life that you can improvise on. It is everything. You really want to get it right and give it a lot of thought. 

                            Investing into getting your horse's start right will pay off in the long run. It is way easier to do things correctly from the beginning than to fix problems later on.

                             My "You Will Love It" Guarantee

                            I 100% guarantee you 'll love the the PBCS Documentary with Tara and your horse will love it too :)

                              This course WILL help you to understand what it takes to start a horse in a safe and respectful way.

                              Guaranteed! If you don't agree, just tell me within 30 Days and I will give you your money back.

                              This Is What the Buyers Told Me When I Asked Them:

                              "Would You Recommend This Course to a Friend?"

                              "You’ve got to get Gabi’s course - it focuses on the horse as a being with their own personality and molds training to the individual. It gives you the road to take to success in making progress in training while having fun together!"

                               

                              - Steph L., Australia

                              "Yes. I have already recommended it, I said that you have a lovely approach and outlook, there is no winning battles or showing who is boss, its about the relationship with the horse, trust and feeling good about what you are doing. The method makes sense, it is well explained and demonstrated and it is achievable."

                               

                              - Teresa B., Italy

                              "Yes would recommend.  I love how detailed you are and specific.  I greatly appreciate your laughter and energy as you teach, your intention towards your horse.  Your level of sincerity and care is unmatched."

                               

                              ​Jeanine T. 

                                Frequent Asked Question - What If...

                                My horse is still too young to think about starting.

                                There is so much to learn for you about how to start a horse in a good way - you can never start learning about it too early. This course also covers groundwork you can do with your youngster as of 2 years old to slowly get him ready for this important step in his life. 

                                 

                                This course has so much material, in fact, you will be happy to have plenty of time to go through all of it BEFORE the time is ripe to start your horse. 

                                How will the videos be provided?

                                Is the course suitable for a yearling or an unhandled horse?

                                My English isn't perfect, I am not a native speaker. I am a little worried that I don't understand the lessons well enough.

                                I don't have any experience with young horses, this is my first time. Do you think I can do this and will this course help me?

                                My horse is very different than Tara. My horse is rather introverted and very laid back. Is this right for me?

                                Does the course cover groundwork?

                                My horse is a rescue/OTTB. Will this course help me to get a fresh start?

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