Some Handy Hints for Horsemen 1 

I have a really hard time grasping the idea that people can watch what you share with us(thank you, by the way) and then try to correct or argue you, or worse, nitpick shit... They shouldn't watch it then. One can never stop learning when it comes to animals. There have been some things that you mention, usually in your explanations as to why you do something a certain way, that has given me an insight I have previously overlooked. Now I Live in oregon, so a few things between us will differ. But your thoughtfulness about the horse in much of what you do is amazing. It helps to remind me what I already know, and that undesirable situations are generally our own fault. Not the horses. You tend to cover so much I watch your videos or play the sound in backround over and over. Thank you both for every video. Even if I don't agree with every little thing, I sure as he'll can't argue any of it.

Pat, speaking for all Ontario vaquero enthusiasts, we truly appreciate your videos.

Thank you for your kindness to horses. I'm a retired trail rider. Used to bake bread

Great video with lots of good information. I never thought about how a brand worked and how you are burning your horse's hide by having the metal parts too close together. Best part was your explanation of how a snaffle works. Most people think of a snaffle bit as just a fancy bust developer, they pull it with both hands at the same to keep themselves on their horses. Infact when you use it properly, it is a fantastic communication device. People may want to take note of how softly and slowly Pat moved that bit. That is why the snaffle works for some horsemen and not others.

I vote for calling that rope strap "The Pat Style" :)

Watching this video for second time. I really like the idea of holding on to the rope. I learn so much when I watching your videos!! Gracias.

I started my young work horse to drive single and double, and recently I've put a few rides on her too. She must be content with the missing link snaffle as she takes it like Deb's horse took his new bit in this video. I've really enjoyed all of your videos, they have helped me make my farm horses more versatile, and their half Morgan dam is getting quite handy. I hope you make it back east again for some clinics, it would be nice to get some feedback and a slap in the face with your wonderful dry humor.

"Don't be afraid to take your time." A lot of people could stand to take that statement a bit more seriously. Thank you for this video!

Thanks for all the good info!

I absolutely love the missing link snaffle. I own 2 of them because my son kept stealing mine. It’s the best bit I’ve ever used for fixing older horses that have been ridden (messed up) in correction bits.

Loved to hear you say, don't be afraid to take your time. People tell me just get on the horse and ride. Well I do like to take my time and get an understanding going between me and the horse. Also to adjust equipment so it fits properly. I plan on having my horses for years to come and the better and safer I can get them from the beginning, the better and safer they they will be in the following years both for me, my kids, and anyone else who will be riding them. There are too many dangerous horses out their who injure and scare their riders. I'm in it for the long haul. Thank you for taking the time and care to help the horse be all that he can be.

I got the horse of my dreams about 6 months ago...he's 8 and comes from a dressage background. I need him to be a trail horse so I've been following Pat's advice and I'm just getting my horse to collect WITHOUT hanging off his face and without any leverage bit. Gosh it feels good. I got 40 years of horses but I'd never have worked this out without Pat. I wish you guys did a slightly smaller missing link because I did buy one but it's too big for my horses mouth so I'm using an Australian "old mate" peewee bit (like most appaloosa he's got a low palette and a big fat tongue so the thinner Mullen type bit works well. The right size missing link would be better 🤠🐴❤️ Warm regards from southern forests Western Aus

Thank you so much for your channel in 1970 when I was 17 years old I broke and trained my own cutting ours. She was never able to book me off, due to my sheer determination, to not be made a fool of in front of all the Cowboys, as I was the only female working there. And one of the older guys the man who owned the cattle company, taught me how to train my horse. I knew how to cinch up my saddle and all of that stuff but I never really understood why some of the stuff was done the way it was. I really enjoy watching this. Remind me a lot of him, kind of a no nonsense guy. I am 71 now and I’m the caretaker of quite a few horses. I have two of my own one a beautiful Azteca who is a champion barrel racer. I am not a champion barrel racer. He is way more athletic than I am, but I love him. My other horse is a nine day old, I’ll call her a mixed breed. We have no idea what her father is. Her mother is a Hackney pony and she came as a surprise when we adopted her mother she’s tall for her age getting teeth already and is friendly and feisty. She is a griot as far as we can tell Him I really want to get back into writing and maybe doing some of the senior events here in our town. I’m trying to restore a couple of saddles and really have enjoyed what I’m learning from your contact. I especially like your Snafflebit I too, like a lot a little bit of snaffle showing on each side of the horses mouth and you have some really beautiful horses I really like your throat red Cross.

Greetings from Wyoming, Love the u tube videos. You mentioned your draft team. I am partial to the draft. I always preferred what I know as a ‘ log bit’ (just a straight bit), for the drafts. About all I see available now are the jointed snaffles and leverage bits. Your bit has the straight bit w/the cricket 👍 and the extra length w/the curve , that not only holds the rings away from the muzzle and at the same time, also allows for plenty of a pre-signal👍. I wouldn’t have thought of those two aspects. I have one of your bits and I really appreciate the thought that went into it. Combine that with the simplicity and I’m all in. Thanks so much, to you and Deb for documenting your knowledge in this manner, Especially Deb. If it weren’t for her, this knowledge would be locked up in your mind with no way to get out to, but only a few fortunates, that seek it. Thanks Deb, and you too Pat!

I never knew that was how the off-billet was supposed to be used. Thx for sharing.

You are so patient explaining things that are second nature to you. Thank you. I really appreciate yor bit explanation too. I feel so sad for what some horses get strapped into they can't swallow, their tongues are cut sides of mouth are in pain, just not right. I always learn something from you.

This is an amazing video. No matter how much I think I know, I the horse world, I am always curious others views... yours are so practical, and well seasoned. Lessons given, that I'd like to avoid having to learn them the hard way.. I hope to see more from you... thank u.

Very good advice that I plan to use in my daily routine with my mare. She can be unpredictable and rude sometimes. I like the Oregon style rope hack.

Thanks for these videos, really helpful. I just started riding again at 56 and having a great time.

Great sweater!❤❤❤❤❤

Really enjoy your videos! Each and every one of them. Thank you!

Watch a turtle die ! You are a gem Mr. Pickett Horse Dr.

The info about the Spur shelf is great.. Used to buy Olathe boots out of Denver .. Had two pair with Spur shelves... This Video is great and shows some REALLY GOOD tips and Deb YOUR videos really are good also.. Douglasville Georgia...Thanks again guys

Dropping some real knowledge ❤ wow, thanks 4 sharing. Best of the Horseman. Living legend.

Thanks for the video Deb

Another good informative video Pat👍

Love your video's and learned a lot. Thank you

Excellent 👍

Happy Easter!

very enjoyable watching your channel.only ever owned a cat

Love these videos. Thank you!

Love the Alpine mention.

"Watch a turtle die" .....oh I'm using thatn'.😉 I ride mules and we find the details of a turtles death fascinating.

Great info🎉

Yall are the best

“If you need to get bred this is what you use”😂😂😂😂

thank you so much- seems all so easy whatever you do - doing it myself I feel like Goofy :-( all the best from Germany

What do y'all think about this new push to go bitless? I've seen some people tell those who use bits that they're abusing the horse. Wondering if they simply don't know how to use a bit.

Did I miss something important ? What is the purpose of carrying a bread thermometer and why would you be interested in the soil temperature ?

you would have liked Ian Tyson loved your video

Mr. Pat, Would it be just as effective to put cinch strap through back girth d ring?

Great videos and knowledge. Just curious your chin strap on wrong side of reins or that the way u do it for yourself

How is the vent made on the iron?

Great channel im a new watcher. You are checking the temp of the ground with the bread thermometer to see when the grass is ok for them to eat?

Curious why on the black horse, the curb strap is behind the reins?

So I watched your video on how to tie off only once, and roped and tied off a calf that same day. I’m having some trouble bridling this horse that hasn’t been rode a whole lot and the last guy who rode him wasn’t worth a darn He takes the bit just fine, but when you go to put the head stall over his ears he starts throwing his head. I’ve even tried a hacklemore and he does the same thing. Any tips?

Do you always use split reins on the missing link snaffle? No mecate with slobers on it ?

So, you say not to pull two reins with the hackamore but how do you teach collection with a hackamore???

Takk!

I love your guys’ videos! Do you use the cricket all a horses life or just for training?

What kind of mouthpiece do you have on the bit you are using on Deb’s horse? Half breed or something else? And would you find a roller or cricket beneficial in a bit like that?

Hi! are there any videos where you all talk about the proper way to attach the flank cinch hobble

Always need another half a jump before I get dumped!

If your doctoring is boring then you’re doing it right.

Hi, I would like to know where you get the small saddle bags. I have been looking for a while and have not had any luck. Thanks!

Like from the Ukraine🇺🇦.

Do you sell your snaffle bit with the cricket?

You make me laugh 😂,,love that dry humer,,cowboy logic👍

Would a "wider" snaffle like that work with a shank?

hooked on a branch? don't you need trees first?

Speaking of National Treasures… Love the knowledge your sharing -thank you both.

Been riding my entire life. I always learn something new from you. Thank you.

"If ya wanna see a turtle die, just watch me doctor!" 😅❤

Really appreciate his humor, “ now us, we rope by the month, so we wrap it..” yessir!

I love your missing link snaffle. Thanks for designing it!

I believe the doubled off-side billet is sometimes called a half breed. Really like that you had a throat latch like strap on the hackamore to keep the hanger away from the horse's eyes. It was really nice to have latigos on both sides with beginning guest ranch trail riders because it made it easier to center the cinch, which was often the cause of the saddle leaning to one side.

That's called a half breed Latigo

Pat you remind me of my tio from fallon NV . Same style and ways of doing things.

re: irons. i was told avoid intersections if at all possible. never heard about a vent. thanks for that tidbit . k

"Watch a turtle die" perfect.

Would there ever be Deb's Head stall on your store?

Your Bosal hangs much to deep and is much to tight. People, this is an Example how a Hackamore never should look like.

I'd be beneficial to see the actual missing link bit - can't tell when it's in the horse's mouth.

A [what] headed horse like Chinaco? Anvil headed? at 20:35. What does that mean? 😂

We have found Honcho and Hondo Boots have good spur shelves, ledges or counters, whichever terminology is used in your area . Honcho's' are heavier boots compared to the Hondo's. I build my own spurs and use 3/16 material for the bands and these boots fully support them.

Thank you for all this info. I watch as much as I can, hoping to pick up more info. The info on your snaffle was great, as I got one from you, and thought it was too big. So now I know! I will begin using it. And explaining and seeing it on your horse while it picks the bit up, made sense. I didn't realize that feature was a stepping stone, or helpful, to them going to a curb/shank bit. Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

I m a 67 yr.old cowgirl wanna- be. Never been able to own a horse, and total training time I've had on a horse in my lifetime is 5 weeks, each separated by a year, with Wil and Bev Howe out in OR. It was wonderful, and watching your videos is so reminiscent of those times. Keep em rolling please! They make me happy and hopeful I'll get to ride again some day!

The pat style. I been doing it all along not knowing 🤷🏻‍♂️

True Horsemanship through Feel is such a good book.

ol Chinaco looks like he's been doin some work, sweaty and blowing.

Thank you from the Lazy B in North TX. We appreciate you.

🎉so sorry about your dog he can hang out with one of my horses in Heaven 💟🤗🌹💏

What does the vent look like

❤ THX

Shot out to Pat &Deb for those great videos my colts coming up on 3 yrs I've used your tips he's coming out awsome thanks again!!

Is that a Wade saddle? Who is the maker? I have a similar built horse and want to find a saddle that fits him better.

Pat what are your thoughts on using the missing link bit on a mule ?

Before I forget Olathe cowboy boots are good riding boots for a fair price.

What is Pat’s option on waxed Cotten ranch ropes?

Can you show the cricket on that snaffle. Tks

I really enjoy your mind and all the information you share with us. You are a great mentor!! Thank you