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

Click here to go to Ranch Horse Resource   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/