Steve I don’t know a think about horses except what I have learned watching your show and another TH-cam channel Friesian Horses. My brother is a Cutting Horse breeder and competed here in the USA. I enjoy them but I am very short so I stay with the little white dogs seemed more logical for me. I’m 69 now and having seen on Friesian Horses what gentle sweet animals they are I now can appreciate both of you so much. You seem to work such a wonder even with all these troubled horses or owners I wish I had been a bit braver. You show is very relaxing and educational. Thank you and your wife for all the filming and editing taking the time to teach everyone.
I’ve been following Steve Young horsemanship on fb for a couple of years now… and still love to go back and watch them. Timing and confidence is everything!
Steve I love watching you teaching horses to get along in the human world. A horse from being scared to aggressive to good manners is a privilege to watch. I hope you get the thanks and appreciation that you truly deserve. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us newcomers, great work today !
It’s amazing how some horses are so lost and just need leadership. What a wonderful gift you give people and horses. You give both hope and love. Thank you! Much love to you and Tanya and you whole beautiful family!
Love your style Steve. Absolutely love Tanya and Charlotte. I often cry at your success stories, as I did when a friend spent a over 10 hours holding his stallion 10pm to 8am, during one of the worst wind storms we've experienced in Tasmania. I bawled my eyes out when his wife told me what they went through: the last half of the storm, horse was protecting hubby from the wind and flying debris. Some people have The Gift and I believe that you are impacting people world wide with yours ❤
Your communication abilities and delivery are so...much better than Bucks or Bill Smith. You remind me more of Leslie Desmond. A kinder gentler way with humans as well as the horses. Thank you. Love this!
What a wonderful way to teach a parent to be the leader and not let your children run over you! The reward is they will live you more and feel safer under your leadership. Thank you Steve!
All these videos are amazing. It's all about communicating with the horse and letting he or she know what you want and there's no punishment, only reward.
Buck 🥰 great horsemanship. You teach great information. As a previous facilities manager of 48 stalls, I have seen disasters happen that could have been prevented by owners learning these skills. Keep up the great work..
Brilliant results. I am learning a lot. I’m 70 - horseless at this time~ my heart yearns now for just 1 more 🐴 before I cross over. My 1st horse- when I was 16- a 16.3 hand, 1350 lb 4 yr old Tennessee Walker. Green broke. I taught him by what I read from library books since I was young. Of course they were all English Authors. I taught him tricks: give me a kiss, shake hands, bow, yawn, stretch out, lie down, side pass. I could ride bareback, no bridle, no halter- I used slight weight shift and leg aids I had learned from those books. I could, bareback - make him go sideways up to a fence, grasp the bridle from off of it, tap his right shoulder and he would turn his head right - l leaned forward and put bridle on, grasp right rein. Tap his left shoulder w my foot, he put his head left, I could fix that side, grasp left rein. He was amazing. No one else could ride him. Rode 30 miles on weekends. He came running to me each time I whistled. He changed my young life. I was fearless on him.
Today I used your principle of consistently correcting “Unrequested forward movement” and saw a HUGE uptick in respect from my pushy Saddlebred!! Also requested his attention whenever he glanced away and incorporated “hindquarters” and backing to keep a respectful distance. All worked GREAT!! We are not new to each other but I need to remember to do these things EVERY TIME we’re together to gain and keep respect. Thank you for the great and helpful video!!
I know nothing about horses, and am fascinated by watching you work with them. Watching several of these videos has made me think of children who have had problems. Some of the same answers are true about problem children that you are finding true about horses.
I always thought it was difficult many trainers have told me to have my first horse put to sleep as he was dangerous.. or he wasnt the horse for me. But i had a connection with him so i wasnt giving up. I had a very good trainer come to me to help me, he said i could speak horse but i lacked confidence and trust, he also had worked with Buck for a while. It isnt just doing what you do it also being calm inside and being grounded. It is learning the language of horses being able to read them and some questions they ask are very subtle. I am now able to work with all my boys and know what they are telling me. But it is also reaching inside yourself and finding that extra sense we all have hidden away somewhere,, trust what you feel coz what you feel is what the horse is projecting. Difficult to put into words but i think you know what i am trying to say. Thank you for helping people to learn how to communicate with their horses. Without people like you i would still be having problems... oh and my dangerous guy is now my soul mate my liberty horse my best friend. I never gave up on him and he never gave up on me we have taught each other so much over the years. Because of him i now own a quarter horse one destined for the butcher coz he attacked everyone.. a space invader but because everyone who knew me said I would be ok with taking this crazy horse on as my first horse was worse. It took me 5 years to finally totally trust Hawky my first project. My quarter horse has been with me 4 years and is now not wanting to kill everyone we are not there yet but he is softening. sometimes it takes time to get abused horses to a place where they can trust again.
she didn't let me ride for 5-6 wks so idid a lot of start stop, working both sides lunging then when i got on, no saddle no reins then saddle no stirrups etc these vids really help me understand what she was teaching me. keep it up.
Lovely, just lovely. I so enjoy watching these sessions. I get so much inspiration watching your videos. I’m training a challenging horse and yours are my new favorite horse training videos, I just eat them up.
Excellent. Love seeing the horse with the owner "before" you stepped in. Of course, you were able to suggest the horse decide to let you lead. Absolutely LOVED the "after" videos with both the owner and the helper. What a difference. Incredible. Good job. You can tell in the after video that owner is falling back in love with the horse, no longer at wit's end.
I grew up around horses and my stepdad used to green break horses. As soon as he got them used to the saddle, I got on and went for a wild ride! (I was 5 and 6 years old and could hold on to the saddle horn and got bounced around a lot!). I even rode those horses in the arena at the sale barn to show how even a little kid could ride/rein them! I don’t own horses now but I sure do enjoy watching you put your knowledge and technique to work to help these horses and their owners! Keep up the GREAT work!
She's a smart girl. IMO she's been misunderstood and mistreated because people didn't know what they were doing... She obviously looks for the right answer. In her handling she never knew what the right answer was. She's a beautiful horse and I'd take her in a minute.
I think she HAS suffered an injury to that sensitive bit where the bone ends on her nose because of a bad fitting head collar...perhaps she was basically just trying to get them to take pressure off her nose asap by any means possible.
You're absolutely right, misunderstood and mistreated is 99% of "difficult" horses. When you approach the horse In a way that THEY understand, your problems melt away.
Love watching your videos. I am learning so much about horses. What you say makes so much sense. And I have learned how pushy my horse is and what I need to work on. Thank you, I will keep watching and learning.
Just started to watch / re-watch the older videos. Steve hasn't changed but the video quality is sooo much better now. Big props to Char & Tanya for becoming great videographers ❤ I know, I couldn't do it.
Your energy is so different to the owners! Not her fault, she looks so frustrated. But I can see how the horse is picking up on the simple, straightforward, no-nonsense way you communicate what you want her to know.
I love the pace you set, and all the explanations. Your work is wonderful. It would be lovely if you could get some special sound equipment with a microphone that filters out wind, so we can hear all you are saying with a more even sound level. Your information and guidance is that precious.
You make it look easy! You have a calm attitude, which in turn calms them. You make your demands simple so they can see what you want. The ground work is so important. You have the perfect disposition for training. Thank you. Love the vids!
Nice mare, intelligent, reminds me of my 16.2 mare - had to be very clear and firm with boundaries and my space initially when young then from then on totally trustworthy. Often they have no idea what we are asking of them then they get frustrated and it goes down hill. Voice commands help immensely, tone of voice conveys so much
I have a horse just like this, accept he bolts instead of rearing. My trainer calls this a “willful horse’, they have in their mind what they want to do as the primary goal, but given ground work like this they learn that they need to respect and listen to the human. But they will always test you, especially in new situations or with new people so you can’t get lazy about it. But the flip side of this is they are super smart and learn things really quickly
I'm hoping to learn some new strategies here myself. I have a mare that I've just started working with who charges me in the round pen and will stop and rear with that crazy look in her eye. Part of her problem is separation anxiety, she attached herself to our donkeys when we brought her home. Next part of her problem is ME. I know that she can sense my nerves when she looses it and comes charging at me. I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed AND in one piece (preferably without the need for a body cast)😬
@@krystaldaniels7940 As Steve said, there are some other great trainers out there too. I think if you watch a few different people who work sensibly and kindly but firmly with horses, that might help. Have you seen anything of Hempfling’s videos? His approach is quite amazing.
This is a perfectly timed video for me, as I’m working on getting more respect from my gelding, who has been getting pushy. I’m going to try everything you did here. Beautifully done with this mare!
I went to a Buck Brenann weekend clinic and enjoyed every minute but I will say I've learned more by watching a few of your videos. Buck, while amazing, didn't explain his methods so the audience missed a lot. It seemed that he trained by magic, but you teach the basics, basics which I never learned before such as basic communication, looking at the feet, not in the eye; leading & driving, always staying in control of the feet. Looking for the smallest try and immediately rewarding that.Training impersonally with patience and always kindness. Power NOT force. It's not magic, but it takes patience & attention to the smallest detail of how the horse is feeling & their response. You can't teach subtlety, patience or kindness. Buck was simply that & thought it a given. Truth is, not everyone is born with those qualities, but they may be cultivated especially when you're shown exactly how they work.
Such a great comment and I could not agree more. I have been watching several others and so so so glad that I found this channel. Steve explains every little step and if you are empathic and intuitive about people and horses you can pick up EXACTLY what he is seeing feeling and talking about. This is GOLD!
Answering. Michael's... He expressed it so beautifully. Subtlety is the key, along with patience. So hard to learn. And old habits are hard to break. Like verbal commands and patting, etc. Keep training US, Steve!
I am so enjoying watching you with the horses. You are their constant. I know nothing about horses but your approach and method is eventually so helpful to them. Just wanted to say brilliant.
I love your videos! Back many years ago I had a mare who rushed me through the gate. I asked a friend to help me. Once I earned to train her about my space and hers. I realized she was testing me. After I realized she wasn't trying to hurt me and I learned how to address it we did great together. I could take her for walks and she became such a well behaved horse. We formed a great bond.
We`ll never thank you enough for the sharing!!! Your work is such an inspiration. Thank you to Tania & Charlotte as well for their support and encouragement! 💕
Steve...the transformation was amazing!! Your perceptions of horses (and humans) is truly a gift! Although I know very little about horses, I'm thoroughly enjoying your display of talent and ability. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂👍
I studied under and had clinics( 4-5 of them) Your videos showing the watching the horse's feet and rewarding even the smallest right follow through by a horse is fabulous.. In ourclinics we watched horse' s feet, and ears, head. . I enjoy your videos. Your patience , kindness and skill are definitely noticed and appreciated.
steven, i tell everyone about this channel. my instructor was amazing and did most of the things you do she taught me much of it but with your vids i see more of what she meant what you can do with horses is a gift p.s. does anyone else there know what you guys are saying? godspeed
I’m learning a lot from you, almost makes me sad I did not know these things when I had a horse for 5 years. I trained her by talking to her tho & we had a pretty good rapport. Ive dreamt about her coming back to me at least 2x to a place on the land I grew up on, and I feel confident I will see her in heaven 💕
Hi Steve! Am home staying away from alot of Covid in our area and have been streaming your videos for 3 days. Guess I should sleep soon, just wanted to join others in saying you are a blessing to the horse world and their owners. Stay well and keep up your wonderful work!
Great videos...I love how he explains things and goes back and forth; wonderful helpful videos. Such great teaching. Thank you so much for all the of these! Bless you guys
Right!?! The Pearl video was the first video of his that I ever saw and have been hooked ever since. Am not even a horse person, but learn so much, plus they make you feel like you're family. So awesome! And now, hopefully an annual event in the USA! Hope he was sold out in Yadkinville NC this past weekend.
Amazing control over this huge animal! So amazing to see how gentle he is to get her to obey! Lesson for all of us when we want our animals to respect us and behave we use gentleness but firmness to earn their trust.
You’re amazing with all of these horses!!!! I’ve loved horses since I was 5 years old and asked for one for Christmas every year when I was young. Don’t have one but love watching your videos which I’ve just discovered. Thank you for all you do!!!
Lol, I did the same with a dog. Mom isn't an animal person so it didn't work, but made up for lost time once I got out on my own. I even became a member of our local dog club without owning a dog. Assisted with classes. Am not a horse person but his videos are so great, refer everyone to them. All the best!
Thank you for telling us that you take the time to read and respond to the comments!!! That's everything. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family.
Shared this. So many people struggle, because they don't know what to do to change the behviour. thanks for posting and glad it was such a good outcome for owners and horse. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Lots of learning in them and helpful information.
Hello Steve camera I’ve gone through all your videos in the last 23 months here on TH-cam. The one consistent thing I’ve seen with all of this is that the horse isn’t the problem, they’re just being normal horses. It’s the peoples lack of communication and consistency that you’re correcting 😉👍💞
I have always been in to Horsemanship and have watched lots of horsemen in my time but I love how easy you explain your work to the owners of the horses. These owners are sometimes at their wits end and you can give them easy tools to transform their relationship from a dangerous one to a partnership where they are viewed as a leader. Carry on the good work. You show people that there are no dangerous horses…just miscommunication between the handler and the horse. This could be a life saver to someone who watches and can translate this method to their own horses. Carry on the great work and let the word of Steve Young get out there!
There definitely are dangerous horses, often from physical issues but sometimes inherited vicious dispositions. But they are rare. And all of the videos of his that I have watched the horses were just either not started really well OR had gotten away with misbehaving and gotten progressively worse.
@@Growmap Yes, and he did discuss the rare occasion of horses who are not suitable to all owners, or perhaps any of them. On the whole, it is similar to dog training, usually it is the owner who has the most to learn, especially to learn the body language of the species and match their own to being direction and harmony together.
Thanks for sharing your techniques with us. You get inside their head and speak their language for sure. I have learned a lot watching your methods. Just FYI, buy a better Microphone, sometimes the audio has a lot of wind noise. Thanks Steve!
@@bigboreracing356 I think some of we women are quicker to allow emotions to take over the handling of horses. They are not dogs or cats and we're more likely to treat most animals the same...ie: love conquers all. But growing up in OK I have known some fine and accomplished horse women.
@@bigboreracing356 because most women want a sense of control. When it goes wrong it really goes wrong. Some folk are mad entitled and the animal sadly always pays for it.
Great video, wonderful way of teaching the other handlers as well as the horse! But please, get better audio equipment! The wind noise is frustrating making it impossible to hear anything! Thank you
I'm so glad I found your channel, I love the way you communicate with the horses and us humans!! I subbed your channel and look forward to watching more. 😎
Steve I’m a huge fan of yours and so appreciate the videos you share with all of us who love horses. I have one little request for Charlotte if she would please hold her phone horizontally rather than vertically. We’ll be able to see more that way. Thanks !
More proof the handling makes a difference. You had to get firm at first, but when the other girl took the lead the horse knew she wasn't playing and responded quite well. Nice one.
Greetings to Steve, Tanya & Charlotte. I stumbled across your videos and can’t stop watching them! As everyone agrees Steve is absolutely awesome with both horses and their owners! What keeps me so engaged I think is that I am so, so proud of myself that while just 12 years old when I started riding my first horse I had checked out every “horse book” in our small city library probably 5 to 7 times to read and reread. I was truly a horse crazy girl! Living in California my first horse was a pinto mare, just 3 years old that came from somewhere in Utah I believe and was sold at the local auction to a stable owner to be used as a rental horse. The owner could see my attachment to her and let me work with her initially as she was very difficult to catch and really had very little training in anything. Spooked at everything, didn’t stand still to be saddled, you name it… but instinctively I guess as I watch Steve’s videos, I realize that I did so many things that Steve does to gain a horse’s respect. The stopping while leading her, backing her “off me”, and making her stop and stand so she wouldn’t charge over me thru a gate, then repeating over & over again everyday till she understood. I remember running out of patience and getting angry at times for which I am sorry but I give myself some understanding since I was only 12 at the time. My parents ended up buying that little mare for me and she was my soul mate for sure getting me thru losing my dad at 15 and all the ups and downs of being a teenager. She was my happy place. I taught my children to ride on her as well. She lived to be 29 years old and was part of our family. She taught me so much about unconditional love and that’s what Steve shows to the horses he helps; an acceptance many have never known before. Well done!! So glad you are teaching people all over the world to love and accept their horses where they are and to go from there with respect. Respect really is the bottom line in any relationship we have isn’t it? You all are really lovely people and I feel honored that you’ve let me (everyone) get to know you. PS I liked your comment about how no one can stop a horse from moving. That became apparent to me early on so I used to think to myself, “okay, you want to move? we’ll move, and move, and move some more!” Meanwhile I’m backing her halfway around the stable or circling her in place… didn’t know that it had a name! Thank you so so much for validating me all those years ago! I’m 70 years old now, wanted to have another horse by now but haven’t been able to yet due to health problems.
We love watching you work with horses. It almost moves me to tears to see you getting through to them and setting them at their ease. Just one thing, please get a better mike so we can hear what you are saying. The wind noise gives me a head ache and some times I have to stop the video and then I have to come back later to find out what happened. Thank you
As a trainer myself, I find it interesting seeing other trainers and their methods. Buck is a great trainer, but, I seriously disagreed with one horse he worked on. He gave it a death sentence very quickly. I only work with ‘problem’ horses and ponies. I’ve found that close to 85% are ex thoroughbred mare racehorses that just haven’t been retrained, but also sold to total beginners and novices that are just not confident with such a powerful animal. But they got the horse cheap.
@@emilka2033 no, price doesn’t play a factor, my own boy was $500, some the best horses I’ve ridden have been cheap. Most expensive horse I’ve worked with was $85grand and she was one of the worst. It how they are trained, what happens during their life to that point etc
@@vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 I was just making a joke about how people buy horses for the sole reason that they're super cheap and then end up spending a lot of money to train the horse anyways... there's usually a reason why a horse is being sold at a very low price.
@@vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 In an ideal situation, the horse should never see a human being until the trainer arrives. Owners can't help but meddle. They teach bad habits that must be undone by the trainer. Best to let the young horse be with older horses, learn horse manners from the herd.
Am loving watching your videos. Have been using your techniques for loafing with great results. Please could you wear a mic as alot of the commentary is lost and to reduce wind noise. That would be awesome.
You are an amazing trainer. I don't understand horse psychology, to me they're big and intimidating. But I love animals , they are all just precious. Yuu make it possible for them to get the love they need. Thank you
Cheers! From NJ USA. Received my telescopic flag, thankyou! Put to good use at Bill Richy clinic this past weekend. Enjoy all your videos. Well done! with your work. Keep them coming!
Steve I don’t know a think about horses except what I have learned watching your show and another TH-cam channel Friesian Horses. My brother is a Cutting Horse breeder and competed here in the USA. I enjoy them but I am very short so I stay with the little white dogs seemed more logical for me. I’m 69 now and having seen on Friesian Horses what gentle sweet animals they are I now can appreciate both of you so much. You seem to work such a wonder even with all these troubled horses or owners I wish I had been a bit braver. You show is very relaxing and educational. Thank you and your wife for all the filming and editing taking the time to teach everyone.
This man is a master of his art.
Such a dramatic change! I’m 83 and now get my horse fix from watching you and Tanya! Watching you from Tacoma, WA USA.
It’s a rewarding show. Thank you. Heartwarming how
calm the horse is after your help and patience.
I’ve been following Steve Young horsemanship on fb for a couple of years now… and still love to go back and watch them. Timing and confidence is everything!
Steve I love watching you teaching horses to get along in the human world. A horse from being scared to aggressive to good manners is a privilege to watch. I hope you get the thanks and appreciation that you truly deserve. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us newcomers, great work today !
It’s amazing how some horses are so lost and just need leadership. What a wonderful gift you give people and horses. You give both hope and love. Thank you! Much love to you and Tanya and you whole beautiful family!
I no longer have any horses (old age and a bad back), but I watch these for relaxation. They are calming and I love it when you say, "Mate, Mate".
Love your videos! You are saving horses from bad endings!
Love your style Steve. Absolutely love Tanya and Charlotte. I often cry at your success stories, as I did when a friend spent a over 10 hours holding his stallion 10pm to 8am, during one of the worst wind storms we've experienced in Tasmania. I bawled my eyes out when his wife told me what they went through: the last half of the storm, horse was protecting hubby from the wind and flying debris.
Some people have The Gift and I believe that you are impacting people world wide with yours ❤
Your communication abilities and delivery are so...much better than Bucks or Bill Smith. You remind me more of Leslie Desmond. A kinder gentler way with humans as well as the horses. Thank you. Love this!
What a wonderful way to teach a parent to be the leader and not let your children run over you! The reward is they will live you more and feel safer under your leadership. Thank you Steve!
All these videos are amazing. It's all about communicating with the horse and letting he or she know what you want and there's no punishment, only reward.
Buck 🥰 great horsemanship. You teach great information. As a previous facilities manager of 48 stalls, I have seen disasters happen that could have been prevented by owners learning these skills. Keep up the great work..
Such a good save of this horse. Owner can now enjoy her mush deserved pleasure horse. Only three years years old. Thank you for sharing. 🐴
I HOPE THERE IS A WIND SCREEN FOR YOUR CAMERA? ! PATIENCE IS SUCH A BIG PART OF EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE. I LOVE IT.
Brilliant results.
I am learning a lot.
I’m
70 - horseless at this time~ my heart yearns now for just 1 more 🐴 before I cross over.
My 1st horse- when I was 16- a 16.3 hand, 1350 lb 4 yr old Tennessee Walker. Green broke. I taught him by what I read from library books since I was young. Of course they were all English Authors. I taught him tricks: give me a kiss, shake hands, bow, yawn, stretch out, lie down, side pass. I could ride bareback, no bridle, no halter- I used slight weight shift and leg aids I had learned from those books.
I could, bareback - make him go sideways up to a fence, grasp the bridle from off of it, tap his right shoulder and he would turn his head right - l leaned forward and put bridle on, grasp right rein. Tap his left shoulder w my foot, he put his head left, I could fix that side, grasp left rein.
He was amazing. No one else could ride him. Rode 30 miles on weekends. He came running to me each time I whistled. He changed my young life. I was fearless on him.
Today I used your principle of consistently correcting “Unrequested forward movement” and saw a HUGE uptick in respect from my pushy Saddlebred!!
Also requested his attention whenever he glanced away and incorporated “hindquarters” and backing to keep a respectful distance. All worked GREAT!!
We are not new to each other but I need to remember to do these things EVERY TIME we’re together to gain and keep respect.
Thank you for the great and helpful video!!
You are giving so much value I hope everyone appreciates you doing this as much as I do. Fantastic horsemanship 👌🏼
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Undoubtedly!! Steve has all the qualities you want in someone who shows up at your step when you make this desperate call for help. 🤠
I know nothing about horses, and am fascinated by watching you work with them. Watching several of these videos has made me think of children who have had problems. Some of the same answers are true about problem children that you are finding true about horses.
These videos are so helpful. I am in an equine therapy course. Learning horse handling and groundwork techniques are making a big difference
So amazing! I loved how the horse was sliding trying to stop so fast.
I always thought it was difficult many trainers have told me to have my first horse put to sleep as he was dangerous.. or he wasnt the horse for me. But i had a connection with him so i wasnt giving up. I had a very good trainer come to me to help me, he said i could speak horse but i lacked confidence and trust, he also had worked with Buck for a while. It isnt just doing what you do it also being calm inside and being grounded. It is learning the language of horses being able to read them and some questions they ask are very subtle. I am now able to work with all my boys and know what they are telling me. But it is also reaching inside yourself and finding that extra sense we all have hidden away somewhere,, trust what you feel coz what you feel is what the horse is projecting. Difficult to put into words but i think you know what i am trying to say. Thank you for helping people to learn how to communicate with their horses. Without people like you i would still be having problems... oh and my dangerous guy is now my soul mate my liberty horse my best friend. I never gave up on him and he never gave up on me we have taught each other so much over the years. Because of him i now own a quarter horse one destined for the butcher coz he attacked everyone.. a space invader but because everyone who knew me said I would be ok with taking this crazy horse on as my first horse was worse. It took me 5 years to finally totally trust Hawky my first project. My quarter horse has been with me 4 years and is now not wanting to kill everyone we are not there yet but he is softening. sometimes it takes time to get abused horses to a place where they can trust again.
Thank god for people like you 🙏 ❤
Thank you for sharing your story, Elizabeth. It touched my heart. Wishing you and your horses a great life together!
she didn't let me ride for 5-6 wks so idid a lot of start stop, working both sides lunging
then when i got on, no saddle no reins then saddle no stirrups etc
these vids really help me understand what she was teaching me.
keep it up.
Lovely, just lovely. I so enjoy watching these sessions. I get so much inspiration watching your videos. I’m training a challenging horse and yours are my new favorite horse training videos, I just eat them up.
Excellent. Love seeing the horse with the owner "before" you stepped in. Of course, you were able to suggest the horse decide to let you lead. Absolutely LOVED the "after" videos with both the owner and the helper. What a difference. Incredible. Good job. You can tell in the after video that owner is falling back in love with the horse, no longer at wit's end.
I love watching your videos. I don’t ride now. I did when I was younger. But I love horses. Thank you 🙏🏽
This is second time I’ve watched this one. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy seeing the changes in a horse and owner.
Great video thank you Steve for passing on your knowledge - grateful to have found you. Hello from Australia
I grew up around horses and my stepdad used to green break horses. As soon as he got them used to the saddle, I got on and went for a wild ride! (I was 5 and 6 years old and could hold on to the saddle horn and got bounced around a lot!). I even rode those horses in the arena at the sale barn to show how even a little kid could ride/rein them! I don’t own horses now but I sure do enjoy watching you put your knowledge and technique to work to help these horses and their owners! Keep up the GREAT work!
She's a smart girl. IMO she's been misunderstood and mistreated because people didn't know what they were doing... She obviously looks for the right answer. In her handling she never knew what the right answer was. She's a beautiful horse and I'd take her in a minute.
I think she HAS suffered an injury to that sensitive bit where the bone ends on her nose because of a bad fitting head collar...perhaps she was basically just trying to get them to take pressure off her nose asap by any means possible.
@@lindapruitt2656
Perhaps
You're absolutely right, misunderstood and mistreated is 99% of "difficult" horses. When you approach the horse In a way that THEY understand, your problems melt away.
Needs to be exercised regularly .
Love watching your videos. I am learning so much about horses. What you say makes so much sense. And I have learned how pushy my horse is and what I need to work on. Thank you, I will keep watching and learning.
Just started to watch / re-watch the older videos. Steve hasn't changed but the video quality is sooo much better now. Big props to Char & Tanya for becoming great videographers ❤ I know, I couldn't do it.
Hope you can get the change she needs as so beautiful.
Your energy is so different to the owners! Not her fault, she looks so frustrated.
But I can see how the horse is picking up on the simple, straightforward, no-nonsense way you communicate what you want her to know.
You have the patience of a Saint. Human problems, not horse ones.
I love the pace you set, and all the explanations. Your work is wonderful.
It would be lovely if you could get some special sound equipment with a microphone that filters out wind, so we can hear all you are saying with a more even sound level. Your information and guidance is that precious.
You make it appear so easy. Thank God for people like you to teach others your talent. Thank you ❣️😊
I love you video i"m from Australian & love watching your video.
Wonderful video! Cracking! We call this problem "charging the gate."
Great work Steve you are a star ❤❤❤
You make it look easy! You have a calm attitude, which in turn calms them. You make your demands simple so they can see what you want. The ground work is so important. You have the perfect disposition for training. Thank you. Love the vids!
ok im not doing that horsetraining i dont want to be a horsetrainer
Calmness seems absolutely critical. The horse was seeing, feeling and smelling its owner's fear and tension. It must have been very confused.
Nice mare, intelligent, reminds me of my 16.2 mare - had to be very clear and firm with boundaries and my space initially when young then from then on totally trustworthy. Often they have no idea what we are asking of them then they get frustrated and it goes down hill. Voice commands help immensely, tone of voice conveys so much
I will be studying this one many times. Invaluable technique.
I have a horse just like this, accept he bolts instead of rearing. My trainer calls this a “willful horse’, they have in their mind what they want to do as the primary goal, but given ground work like this they learn that they need to respect and listen to the human. But they will always test you, especially in new situations or with new people so you can’t get lazy about it. But the flip side of this is they are super smart and learn things really quickly
Have you tried this method since you watched the video? If not are you planning to? If so, would you let us know how it is going please.
I'm hoping to learn some new strategies here myself. I have a mare that I've just started working with who charges me in the round pen and will stop and rear with that crazy look in her eye. Part of her problem is separation anxiety, she attached herself to our donkeys when we brought her home. Next part of her problem is ME. I know that she can sense my nerves when she looses it and comes charging at me. I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed AND in one piece (preferably without the need for a body cast)😬
@@krystaldaniels7940 As Steve said, there are some other great trainers out there too. I think if you watch a few different people who work sensibly and kindly but firmly with horses, that might help. Have you seen anything of Hempfling’s videos? His approach is quite amazing.
@@louisegogel7973 I have watched so many different transactions but that's a new one I haven't heard of, I'll look him up! Thank you!
Steve Youg, suuuper, thank you from Germany
This is a perfectly timed video for me, as I’m working on getting more respect from my gelding, who has been getting pushy. I’m going to try everything you did here. Beautifully done with this mare!
I went to a Buck Brenann weekend clinic and enjoyed every minute but I will say I've learned more by watching a few of your videos. Buck, while amazing, didn't explain his methods so the audience missed a lot. It seemed that he trained by magic, but you teach the basics, basics which I never learned before such as basic communication, looking at the feet, not in the eye; leading & driving, always staying in control of the feet. Looking for the smallest try and immediately rewarding that.Training impersonally with patience and always kindness. Power NOT force. It's not magic, but it takes patience & attention to the smallest detail of how the horse is feeling & their response. You can't teach subtlety, patience or kindness. Buck was simply that & thought it a given. Truth is, not everyone is born with those qualities, but they may be cultivated especially when you're shown exactly how they work.
Such a great comment and I could not agree more. I have been watching several others and so so so glad that I found this channel. Steve explains every little step and if you are empathic and intuitive about people and horses you can pick up EXACTLY what he is seeing feeling and talking about. This is GOLD!
Answering. Michael's...
He expressed it so beautifully. Subtlety is the key, along with patience. So hard to learn. And old habits are hard to break. Like verbal commands and patting, etc. Keep training US, Steve!
Really great comment! This man saves many a horse and rider!!
I am so enjoying watching you with the horses. You are their constant. I know nothing about horses but your approach and method is eventually so helpful to them. Just wanted to say brilliant.
I love your videos! Back many years ago I had a mare who rushed me through the gate. I asked a friend to help me. Once I earned to train her about my space and hers. I realized she was testing me. After I realized she wasn't trying to hurt me and I learned how to address it we did great together. I could take her for walks and she became such a well behaved horse. We formed a great bond.
We`ll never thank you enough for the sharing!!! Your work is such an inspiration. Thank you to Tania & Charlotte as well for their support and encouragement! 💕
The owner seems to learn as much as the horse. Thank goodness. She likes the horse now.
Just love to see how you work the horses.. this was a lovely video again and to see that you have turned around the life of this horse and his owner..
Steve...the transformation was amazing!! Your perceptions of horses (and humans) is truly a gift! Although I know very little about horses, I'm thoroughly enjoying your display of talent and ability. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂👍
I studied under and had clinics( 4-5 of them) Your videos showing the watching the horse's feet and rewarding even the smallest right follow through by a horse is fabulous.. In ourclinics we watched horse' s feet, and ears, head. . I enjoy your videos. Your patience , kindness and skill are definitely noticed and appreciated.
That beautiful horse is a perfect angel❤️
Loving the content from NZ! That owner 😂
My wife would love that seat Steve sits in the living room. Very relaxing .
Yes I would really like to see more about your own horses! PLEASE that would be so great to find out the back story to each of them!
I really love this channel. You guys are truly changing horse lives and people lives as well.
Just love and respect you.....thank you for all you do for these amazing creatures❤️❤️
Far too much talking in my opinion !
Great video . Whilst initially seems complicated , it makes so much sense and with patience and commitment is achievable , thank you both
steven, i tell everyone about this channel.
my instructor was amazing and did most of the things you do
she taught me much of it but with your vids i see more of what she meant
what you can do with horses is a gift
p.s. does anyone else there know what you guys are saying?
godspeed
I’m learning a lot from you, almost makes me sad I did not know these things when I had a horse for 5 years. I trained her by talking to her tho & we had a pretty good rapport. Ive dreamt about her coming back to me at least 2x to a place on the land I grew up on, and I feel confident I will see her in heaven 💕
Always love your videos!!! So Much information! 😊😊😊
I think the idea of sharing the back stories of your horses is great.
Hi Steve! Am home staying away from alot of Covid in our area and have been streaming your videos for 3 days. Guess I should sleep soon, just wanted to join others in saying you are a blessing to the horse world and their owners. Stay well and keep up your wonderful work!
Notice the horse licking and chewing after she is corrected? This is her showing submission. Beautiful horse! ❤✨
Not submission, relief that someone who knows what they are doing is in charge!
Great videos...I love how he explains things and goes back and forth; wonderful helpful videos. Such great teaching. Thank you so much for all the of these! Bless you guys
Your videos are now my go to when I need a feel good fix. I love what you do for these horses and their owners. The Pearl videos were amazing!
Right!?! The Pearl video was the first video of his that I ever saw and have been hooked ever since. Am not even a horse person, but learn so much, plus they make you feel like you're family. So awesome! And now, hopefully an annual event in the USA! Hope he was sold out in Yadkinville NC this past weekend.
Amazing control over this huge animal! So amazing to see how gentle he is to get her to obey! Lesson for all of us when we want our animals to respect us and behave we use gentleness but firmness to earn their trust.
You’re amazing with all of these horses!!!! I’ve loved horses since I was 5 years old and asked for one for Christmas every year when I was young. Don’t have one but love watching your videos which I’ve just discovered. Thank you for all you do!!!
Lol, I did the same with a dog. Mom isn't an animal person so it didn't work, but made up for lost time once I got out on my own. I even became a member of our local dog club without owning a dog. Assisted with classes. Am not a horse person but his videos are so great, refer everyone to them. All the best!
Thank you for telling us that you take the time to read and respond to the comments!!! That's everything. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family.
Wow, I love watching your results with these horses,,you are so good at what you do...
Good Lord, that horse is HUGE!
Shared this. So many people struggle, because they don't know what to do to change the behviour. thanks for posting and glad it was such a good outcome for owners and horse. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Lots of learning in them and helpful information.
I am thrilled for this mare and her owner❤
Hello Steve camera I’ve gone through all your videos in the last 23 months here on TH-cam. The one consistent thing I’ve seen with all of this is that the horse isn’t the problem, they’re just being normal horses. It’s the peoples lack of communication and consistency that you’re correcting
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I have always been in to Horsemanship and have watched lots of horsemen in my time but I love how easy you explain your work to the owners of the horses. These owners are sometimes at their wits end and you can give them easy tools to transform their relationship from a dangerous one to a partnership where they are viewed as a leader. Carry on the good work. You show people that there are no dangerous horses…just miscommunication between the handler and the horse. This could be a life saver to someone who watches and can translate this method to their own horses. Carry on the great work and let the word of Steve Young get out there!
There definitely are dangerous horses, often from physical issues but sometimes inherited vicious dispositions. But they are rare. And all of the videos of his that I have watched the horses were just either not started really well OR had gotten away with misbehaving and gotten progressively worse.
@@Growmap Yes, and he did discuss the rare occasion of horses who are not suitable to all owners, or perhaps any of them. On the whole, it is similar to dog training, usually it is the owner who has the most to learn, especially to learn the body language of the species and match their own to being direction and harmony together.
Luvely jubbly Steve🥰I really love your videos.💝💝💝
Thanks for sharing your techniques with us. You get inside their head and speak their language for sure. I have learned a lot watching your methods. Just FYI, buy a better Microphone, sometimes the audio has a lot of wind noise. Thanks Steve!
Found this channel yesterday could watch them all day. Good quality video and very informative
Seems to me that training the trainer is more difficult than the horse 🐴 lol 😂
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I think some of we women are quicker to allow emotions to take over the handling of horses. They are not dogs or cats and we're more likely to treat most animals the same...ie: love conquers all. But growing up in OK I have known some fine and accomplished horse women.
@@bigboreracing356 because most women want a sense of control. When it goes wrong it really goes wrong. Some folk are mad entitled and the animal sadly always pays for it.
Usually!
My grandpa used to say that there are no problem horses. Just problem people.
Yes exactly!
Great Job! Beautiful, Quick learner! Glad I found your channel! Thank you for helping the horses!
Great video, wonderful way of teaching the other handlers as well as the horse! But please, get better audio equipment! The wind noise is frustrating making it impossible to hear anything! Thank you
I'm so glad I found your channel, I love the way you communicate with the horses and us humans!! I subbed your channel and look forward to watching more. 😎
You have incredible wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing. The stories you tell of your experiences of the past are priceless. Bravo!!
Steve I’m a huge fan of yours and so appreciate the videos you share with all of us who love horses. I have one little request for Charlotte if she would please hold her phone horizontally rather than vertically. We’ll be able to see more that way. Thanks !
More proof the handling makes a difference. You had to get firm at first, but when the other girl took the lead the horse knew she wasn't playing and responded quite well. Nice one.
So educational I just enjoy your videos so much.
Greetings to Steve, Tanya & Charlotte. I stumbled across your videos and can’t stop watching them! As everyone agrees Steve is absolutely awesome with both horses and their owners!
What keeps me so engaged I think is that I am so, so proud of myself that while just 12 years old when I started riding my first horse I had checked out every “horse book” in our small city library probably 5 to 7 times to read and reread. I was truly a horse crazy girl! Living in California my first horse was a pinto mare, just 3 years old that came from somewhere in Utah I believe and was sold at the local auction to a stable owner to be used as a rental horse. The owner could see my attachment to her and let me work with her initially as she was very difficult to catch and really had very little training in anything. Spooked at everything, didn’t stand still to be saddled, you name it… but instinctively I guess as I watch Steve’s videos, I realize that I did so many things that Steve does to gain a horse’s respect. The stopping while leading her, backing her “off me”, and making her stop and stand so she wouldn’t charge over me thru a gate, then repeating over & over again everyday till she understood. I remember running out of patience and getting angry at times for which I am sorry but I give myself some understanding since I was only 12 at the time. My parents ended up buying that little mare for me and she was my soul mate for sure getting me thru losing my dad at 15 and all the ups and downs of being a teenager. She was my happy place. I taught my children to ride on her as well. She lived to be 29 years old and was part of our family. She taught me so much about unconditional love and that’s what Steve shows to the horses he helps; an acceptance many have never known before. Well done!! So glad you are teaching people all over the world to love and accept their horses where they are and to go from there with respect. Respect really is the bottom line in any relationship we have isn’t it?
You all are really lovely people and I feel honored that you’ve let me (everyone) get to know you.
PS I liked your comment about how no one can stop a horse from moving. That became apparent to me early on so I used to think to myself, “okay, you want to move? we’ll move, and move, and move some more!” Meanwhile I’m backing her halfway around the stable or circling her in place… didn’t know that it had a name!
Thank you so so much for validating me all those years ago! I’m 70 years old now, wanted to have another horse by now but haven’t been able to yet due to health problems.
We love watching you work with horses. It almost moves me to tears to see you getting through to them and setting them at their ease. Just one thing, please get a better mike so we can hear what you are saying. The wind noise gives me a head ache and some times I have to stop the video and then I have to come back later to find out what happened. Thank you
It seems that often the owners are the ones who need correction. You are.so patient with the humans! The horses are so lucky to have you
As a trainer myself, I find it interesting seeing other trainers and their methods. Buck is a great trainer, but, I seriously disagreed with one horse he worked on. He gave it a death sentence very quickly. I only work with ‘problem’ horses and ponies. I’ve found that close to 85% are ex thoroughbred mare racehorses that just haven’t been retrained, but also sold to total beginners and novices that are just not confident with such a powerful animal. But they got the horse cheap.
Im the last chance stop alot for problem horses too
They get the horse because its cheap but then have to spend thousands on training 🤦🏼♀
@@emilka2033 no, price doesn’t play a factor, my own boy was $500, some the best horses I’ve ridden have been cheap. Most expensive horse I’ve worked with was $85grand and she was one of the worst. It how they are trained, what happens during their life to that point etc
@@vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 I was just making a joke about how people buy horses for the sole reason that they're super cheap and then end up spending a lot of money to train the horse anyways... there's usually a reason why a horse is being sold at a very low price.
@@vandemanferretstasmania.ni9576 In an ideal situation, the horse should never see a human being until the trainer arrives. Owners can't help but meddle. They teach bad habits that must be undone by the trainer. Best to let the young horse be with older horses, learn horse manners from the herd.
Love your videos. Amazing how quickly the horses respond.
Am loving watching your videos. Have been using your techniques for loafing with great results. Please could you wear a mic as alot of the commentary is lost and to reduce wind noise. That would be awesome.
it would also be GREAT if everything wasn't filmed in the obnoxious skinny "instagram" format... easier to see.
@@beckyd712 Definitely!
Thanks for sharing the video! I really enjoyed it!
Just discovered you. Lots of great tips especially for beginners like me. Thank you! I will pass on your name on to others. Thank you.
You are an amazing trainer. I don't understand horse psychology, to me they're big and intimidating. But I love animals , they are all just precious. Yuu make it possible for them to get the love they need. Thank you
Amazing video - only just found your channel and it’s so much better than others - loads of simple learnings thank you
Cheers! From NJ USA. Received my telescopic flag, thankyou! Put to good use at Bill Richy clinic this past weekend. Enjoy all your videos. Well done! with your work. Keep them coming!