"I'm of the firm belief that nice willing colts are made. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of starting out with a genetically good raw product. We are all a product of our genetic makeup and this determines everything about us, as to how we react to pressure, how athletic we are, how forgiving we are, how willing we are to accept things thrown at us, how resistant we are to accepting things that are new to us, ect. ect., so if you start out with a genetically sound horse and you instill a good foundation into the colt you definitely stack the odds in your favor to end up with a good willing horse from the get go that can work comfortably in any discipline in the world that it lives in.

I believe that if you have good genetic and good positive proven training methods along with a halfway decent individual from the genetic pool that you choose, plus a good instructional program you definitely increase your chances of success.
For me there are 6 things that every horse must understand and demonstrate that it understands for me to consider the horse properly started. We must establish ourselves as the leader in the horse / human relationship plus gain the horses respect and trust.  It is crucial that the horse understand yielding, flexion, and impulsion. I believe that the horse should experience as much of the world he lives in adding pressure in increments without putting pressure on him or sensory overload and taking small victory's and building on them to accomplish bigger successes. I try my best to end up with a colt that is relaxed, self assured and willing to be led. I try to end up with a colt that is always looking for answers, and looks to you for guidance. I try to end up with a colt that understands what yielding the 4 corners and rib is and has good lateral and vertical flexion. I like a colt that works off the hind quarters and is very light in the bridle. I work toward a colt that will go up anything, and down anything, thru anything, over anything,and crosses and goes into water. The foundation is the key to the future of success in every discipline. Training is a process not an event, Training is always ongoing." Sincerely Ferdinand Santana

New Training Video:

Ferdinand now has available for sale an information packed almost 3 hour colt starting video, watch and study his training techniques as he takes you thru the complete colt starting  process.

Please send money order or cashiers check for $39.95 + $5.00 shipping and handling, total of $44.95 to address below, your video will be sent out upon receipt of payment. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Ferdinand Santana - Colt Starting Video

P.O. Box 132

Branson, Colorado  81027

Ferdinand will train your horse to be light, responsive, willing and respectful toward humans.

He  will create training plan for you and your horse depending on your individual needs, wants and desires no matter what your discipline.