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

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

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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/

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