It's mind boggling that people buy an animal that's over 1'000 pounds and then expect to be able to handle it without proper training. Thank you for providing such important information to the horse owning public. It's so generous of you to offer your knowledge on TH-cam.
Dangerous, too. Greg how could you lend yourself to this? Because someone’s going to watch this, think it’s Real, and get themselves killed. Pretty sure this dialogue is AI generated.
Absolutely! I was just dealing with this very same thing this morning with my mare and know it is going to be something I can't get "lax" about. Tim knows his "stuff" and reads horses so well. I agree, he is generous in offering it what he knows to us. I think we're two grateful listeners🙂
Great video, as usual, Tim!! Thank you for taking time and using energy to always inform your audience. What’s this horse’s name? I would love to see next step videos for him!
This is fascinating to learn. So many people think that the horse putting his head near you is a sign of acceptance and affection. Quite the opposite. Thanks for pointing that out.
That’s so interesting to learn because as a kid I always thought that. That if they put their face towards you and come in your space, that it means acceptance and affection. But it makes sense if it’s not.
The best video on TH-cam on basic horse handling. Thank you, sir, for the detailed explanation. I have few mares and a stallion and figured out most of this by myself already, for any new horse owner - this channel is gold!
Still getting to know my new horse who was very mouthy, with an occasional nip and was struggling to find a way to deal with this undesirable behavior...this video helped tremendously. After watching this video, I worked with him following your instructions. Progress was made in a relatively short amount of time. He is very watchey so everytime I lost his attention I moved his feet. Consistently will be challenging but I am committed...
@@tesskennedy4959 unfortunately bits gotten worse...due to health reasons/surgery I haven't been working with him for a couple of weeks. I was putting his halter on and he grabbed my shirt....this is returning as a problem. Not sure where to go from here....
As a kid, I learned about horses. I was obsessed and I still am, but training isn't a fairytale. It can be rough, horses are bigger animals than you and they know it, they are SO smart. My first instructor tried to teach me that horses are going to try to push me around, even when I'm respectful and sweet to them, and you can't let em.
I don't think going into horse training with that attitude is ideal. Yes, horses need to be taught boundaries. If that is what you are saying, okay. Beyond that, I think most horses can be taught about respecting you if you understand them. That's what this trainer is doing here.
@@leec5170 Yes, I am saying that boundaries are necessary! I'm not saying "let's be cruel to horses." Nor did I say "let's not also respect horses" But boundaries are super important and some people just don't get that.
Probably one of the kindest,knowledgeable people I have viewed so far . Love to see a person who seems to understand horse behavior and is empathetic ❤
Yes, he is so right about communication, but he can easily be misinterpreting that communication. 😞 if the horse is loving, then constantly pushing in can be for rubs and hugs. This focus on dominance and pecking order is OK to understand about herd, but not OK for training and Human interaction. This isn't about control over animals...it should be trust and mutual respect.
I know this is an older video. I've had horses for years. I NEVER realized that licking and chewing could mean that they won too! That is mindblowing! And makes SO MUCH SENSE! Thank you.
I'm ecstatic! Watched your video went out and applied what I had learned and now my pushy, nippy hard to handle stallion is already taking a big step in paying attention to me. This has been an on going battle between he and I that finally I feel we have reached an agreement on. I could actually see the relief in his face like he was saying...finally this lady knows what she's doing! I can't thank you enough Tim!!
It's sad when people take all that knowledge to the grave, at least write a book. This guy is the best I have ever seen. Dominion over the animals. A horse gets better treatment when trained.
@@brooksequine7621 lol I'm not an amateur just so you know. I'm 55 years old and have had 5 stallions through out my life...each different in personality and temperament. I've had horse's since the age of 8. My stallion now has been reserve world champion. Still want to talk smack??
Excellent video. Too many owners don't realize that every encounter they have with their horse is either building on the training or tearing it down. You are never staying in the same place.
Very interesting. Thank you for the instructions. I volunteer at a small ranch that provides equine therapy. One horse bites staff at times but never the kids, another one who is newer to the program invades or space and is"stubborn". This video has taught me so much about what to watch for and how to respond. I will be watching your other videos!
Such a helpful video. I'm going to watch this several times. I've got a 17 hand pushy warmblood whose generally well behaved but can get in my space and is too mouthy. All my fault for allowing it to go on too long. He was well handled as a youngster but I think regarded more as a cuddly baby. So when I bought him as a 4 year old he was very sweet and had good ground manners in his environment. New barn, new herd mates, new owner eventually deteriorated his manners generally because I allowed it to happen. Things just unraveled gradually and then a threshold was crossed and there's a big problem with ground manners, nipping, and riding... This and the series with the haflinger have been an extremely helpful videos. Reinforced much of what I've been working on in establishing leadership. I especially like your quiet, calm, but assertive approach. Thank you so much.
@@lisaweinberger4197 Hi, Its been a year since I posted that comment and as an update, the natural horsemanship training I have been doing has really paid off. The biggest change is not always giving my horse treats in order to reward or control his behavior. He now ground ties and will stand still as I groom and tack up. We're at a busy boarding barn and there's a lot of activity going on. By not giving treats, he stands and focuses on me rather than the treat. I can walk away and he'll stand obediently waiting for me. It's amazing the difference. My advice is to find a good trainer who will help you with technique. It's difficult to perceive when the horse is pushing you and invading your space and handling a longer lead rope as a aid is awkward at first. Working with a trainer helped me define my space and know when the horse is pushing me, and then effectively moving him off me. I've still got a lot to learn, but feel now I'm making progress keeping myself safe and having a mutually satisfying relationship with my horse. Tim's videos have been very helpful, too. His quiet, assertive manner is certainly a factor in my education.
@@vickiehunt2676 this is really great to hear! I'm so happy for you!! Thank you for your sharing your experience. I do not give my horses treats. My quarter horse geldings are saints and respect my space; view me as a leader. My 5 yr old mare is a complete opposite. Tim's videos really opened my eyes to how my lack of insight into her behaviors have lead to the situation I am in now. She is going to a trainer but not until July. Hopefully I can apply Tim's techniques and she will be more respectful on the ground before I send her off. Thank you for your tips: i greatly appreciate it!!
I once got kicked by a pony whilst still new at my riding school,I didn't know how to read certain aspects of the ponies and their behaviour,I learnt slowly how to deal with ponies,and this video hear still has taught me how to establish respect to personal spaces.Thank you for the tips.
Excellent video... I don't have a horse, but I think they are the most majestic animals on earth. On a side note... I laughed out loud when the black horse in the stall started photobombing the video!!! That was just too fricking cute how he kept peeking over the wall.
I really enjoyed this lesson. Thank you for pointing out so many of the subtle ways that horses communicate. I want to work on these things before they become bigger problems just like you said. I learned a lot of things that I can work on with my horse.
Wow, I wish you were in Texas. My 17 year old daughter is training a colt (he is a long yearling right now, as she’s had him since he was six months) and they have not been “getting along”. He is nippy and pushy.I just shared this video with her and feel like she can make a lot of progress by establishing her place in the herd, which seems to be below him at this point. I think the part where you said 90% of training is mental for the horse is a lightbulb moment. Thank you! I can’t wait for her to try some of these techniques to get him to respect her space and her place as the herd leader.
Glad you got this horse in to work with. Much longer with the mouth and pushy behavior and he would be a real mess! His attitude could turn bad with improper handling. He is a bit spoiled but that can happen easily enough. Looking forward to watching him "grow-up"(his attitude) and eager to see his owner learn how to handle this horse so they are a good team!
This was really helpful for me with my 4 year-old filly. She kept crowding me by the stall door and I was trying to figure out how to get her to back up without setting her off.
Great tutorial. Now will observe equine behavior when I see one-not a horse person here-but still very insightful in terms of safety awareness. Thanks.
Great video. I am fairly new and working on my horsemanship skills. I like how you always emphasize you have to pay attention to your horses behavior (all the time) and correct unwanted behavior promptly. 👍🏼
As a volunteer at a stable that does equine therapy, this is SO helpful! I used to be a sidewalker for the riders but had to give that up when I needed a hip replacement, so now I'm back to square one, mucking out stalls (which is in itself kind of meditative...). This gives me a lot of information on the various horses in the stable where I volunteer... I have more experience with dogs than I do horses, so I can use all the help I can get! Thanks!
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Hi Tim just found your TH-cam channel and love what I am watching. I am a Horse Trainer based in Australia and people always laugh at how I like to establish a conversation with horses, so really loved your conversations I will definitely be catching up on all your videos and look forward to your new ones. Congratulations on your fantastic work. 🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
I'm a beginner rider and this was a golden lesson for me! Thank you so much for this video, I will definitely try to apply these things next time I'm dealing with horses.
Your not a beginner rider your a begninner horse handler. It's not just riding, riding is such a small part if you have the privilege of being responsible for a horse. I know it's not your fault and you most probably have riding lessons from someone. I just wish they thought horse lovers ground work and how the horses mind and physiology worked before getting ppl to sit on their backs . I was yhr same as a young person. I've had hundreds of formal riding lessons but not once was I ever educated on their health, confirmation, training or how to read a horse. It's just all about riding and the thing is that you can't ride a horse until to do.all the ground work and build a relationship with them. I never stop learning and I love it. There is so much to know about horses you never stop learning. Even after 30 yrs of being responsible for horses I would never say I'm ' experienced '. Experienced means nothing to me. As in how long does one need to be around horses before they can say they are experienced? I've even heard someone say to me they are an ' advanced beginner '. Well that must make me an ' advanced experienced ' 😅😅 but I would never claim to be that. I'm a ' learner' as I believe we all are. I do hope you are coming along well with your horsemanship 😊
Well done. A person was warned at a barn I worked at, to not feed treats while she went to catch her horse in a pasture-with a herd of horses. The horses started fighting for treats. She was kicked in the face! Suffered major injuries.
Thank you so much for this video. This has been extremely helpful. I'm new to riding and general care. After watching your video, I have realized I'm dong a lot of things incorrectly. The horses I'm learning on, I'm treating him as a pet (like my Great Dane). Allowing him to get into my space, giving him carrots for no reason, rewarding him when I shouldn't and just telling him NO when he tries to nibble. I want to learn the correct way to handle the horses, but also establish a connection with them so they can trust me. I appreciate how you explain how and why you are doing the steps you do. I will be watching more of your videos. Once again, Thank You
Great to learn you can train a horse without punishment. You are the best I have ever seen. Little things driving a semi truck need addressing ASAP before something big happens. You do a great at explaining the herd, lot of my curiosity is understood now. You definitely have a gift to share. Glad you are passing it on. Better on utube than in a book. Much easier to learn
I fed treats to my horse frequently and he was always so gentle. He got a little pushy once with my daughter (not too bad, really) but she was giving him treats constantly for about a month. He started pushing his nose towards her pockets, etc. He lost teats for a few weeks and boom, right back to respectful. It really depends on the horse... I've never met another one like him, honestly.
Exactly what's happening to me. New to owning a horse and he got really pushy the last few days, so no more treats for a while. We'll see what happens.
Your horse doesn't get the connection between nudging your pocket/body for treats and then being treatless for 3 weeks. Better to ask him to back, instead of nudging (anticipate his behavior and cue the appropriate alternative before he does the undesirable behavior), before treating, each time. Then he associates the proper distance with the treat. Stay alert and cue him each time he gets too close. You can't allow something 20 times and then object on the 21st occasion. Also, when treats come from pocket, the pocket is a cue that treats are available. It would be safer to carry treats in a specific carrier, such as a waist pack. Then he knows `no waist pack, no treats', and he has no incentive to nudge pockets. Safer for humans, less confusion for horse.
Great video. This is another thing I work with my horses on, especially my mustangs. My gelding is a puller, so I do a lot of work with him relaxing and allowing me to put the foot down all the way to the ground. If he pulls even a little we start all over. My yearling just had her second trim and was so good I was very proud of her. Thanks for a great video.
Its amazing that you pay that attention it shows you genuinely care for them and want to understand them thats very respectable and it shows that communication between to establish and understanding is so crucial alot of people dont understand that
Thank you for your videos! I learn something every time I watch them. You have subtle differences from a lot of the other work I see online,but you explain it and it makes sense. I have to rewatch them to soak it all in. Looking forward to more of your work, and again thank you.
I’m watching to get up to speed for a daughter that is heading in the direction of horse training and psychology, a lot of small detail to observe and respond ‘correctly’ to. Thank you for these videos and your commitment.
@@timandersonhorsetraining She is only 13yrs, likes but has only done a little riding, her interest is in horse well-fair and the horse rider relationship, pretty deep for a city kid. Works with Riding for Disabled and may soon be involved with University Vet group called Equine Rehab Centre. She has a practical head, not a dreamer.
This might be the best horse training video I've ever seen (and I've watched LOTS). I have been missing or discounting the little signs for the two years I've owned my horse... Too bad, but no time like the present to change the script. Thank you!!!!
Im a new horse owner (first horse). A lot of trainers teaching me to ride but not teaching me horse behaviour. Unlike dogs where physical affection is mostly seen as positive I'm realising my approach to my horse has been incredibly incorrect after watching this. I let him rub his head on me, invade my space, run around me thinking it was all positive behaviour for affection... I am now so embarrassed I've not known I was enabling bad behaviour and breeding disrespect from my horse. Which makes me understand why and where clear bad behaviour ive noticed has been coming from... and that's me. Thank you for the insight!
Tim, another great video! Once again, I've learned something from you, and the horse. Thank you so much for doing these videos. I get excited when I see the notification, and find myself watching your videos first. From your friend in Winterhaven CA ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎
Top class video which I'm going to share with my 14 yr old daughter. I taught her how to ride which is easy, but she is yet to pick up and fully understand the importance on the horseman skills I've been trying to emphasize to her like this! Why they nap, refuse to yield, turn their bum on her when grooming, etc. She won't listen that you have shown that you are lower in the pecking/hierarchy order than them! We have loaned a few horses and the bad manners and dangerous behaviours I've witnesses due to people not understanding these subtle hints/basic skills are like you said that can escalate very quickly if not ascertained in your first encounter!.. We loaned a mare that was advertised as a plodder, suitable for a first ridden. The only reason she was a plodder as she didnt want to be ridden. She tried to squash me up the stable door tacking up, try and bite me and even after showing my leadership she full on ran at me when I went to catch her in the field. I didnt move and fortunately she stopped. This was after us having her for a few months. Rode her on the Chase where we live and she threw me off and ran to a random garden. I made sure I got back on her and carried on riding as that was what she wanted. I didn't know till after she'd apparently done this multiple times and as her previous owners/loaners didnt get back on her it so was taught behaviour! Watching videos like this has made me realise its not enough for people to go for riding lessons and they get brought a horse. Leads to dangerous horses, much like dogs! Another fab channel is @steveyounghorsemanship
Great recommendation! Steve Young has the same style of horsemanship- always stay calm, but assertive, be a leader, maintain your personal space, don’t hand feed treats, concentrate on moving the horse’s feet, never make it personal, give the horse time to think and make the right decision
I'm so glad I found this video! I've been looking for help in learning how to fix these issues I have with my gelding without having to be aggressive, and this is by far the best! I even brought my gelding to my trainer to get help, but the moment he saw her he was the perfect gentleman - even though he hadn't seen her for almost 10 months. I know what to look for and what to do to correct the behavior. Thank you!
I am a 15 year old rider I am a beginner and I got my horse when he was 1 and 9 mouths old, when I first got him he was pretty good with ground wrok and everything else, he's 2 and 7 mouths now and he's getting into my space running into me, nipping/ bitting, and rearing at me. So I was looking for help online since my family dose not have enough money for a trainer. All I have is my uncle who kinda knows how to train horses teaching me, he's been at wrok alot so I have been kinda on my own as far as training goes. I am very thankful for this video, I have not been like how much he gets into my space and how he's not listening and changing directions in ground wrok. I will keep watching more of your videos so I dont make any of my problems worse. If you have any advice I would love to hear it.
Thank you ⭐️. This was so informative. All you did was just use your hands to push on a 1,000 lb horse. Impressive rule to remember ~ LOOK AT THE SIGNALS. Spade is smart.
I have learned so much watching your sessions. Like you say "its the little things". I realize now I missed out on alot of important clues the horses I rode were demonstrating.
I was fortunate to be trained by a lady who was a legend with horses. She could look at a horse coming off the race track and tell you exactly how far they would go in the horse competing world. Her horse Irish Magic who was an 18 month old unbroken colt eventually won the SA national jumping championship. She taught us how to be kind but very firm when handling our horses
Oh my gosh, this is probably the best video I’ve found so far that is kind, calm, working with the horse and meeting them where they’re at. Can you talk a little more about the baby mouthiness and up to what age. Thank you so much, Sir.
I learned so much from this video, thank you! You understand horse behavior and conditioning very well. I wasn't aware of the ways horses show dominant behavior until I watched this video. The first minute in I wasn't picking up on the horse's cues like you were, but after watching for a bit I started to see how the horse was violating your space and testing you. I'm noticing the horses I work with show A LOT of this pushy dominant behavior and I have not been addressing it correctly because I did not realize it was bad behavior. I will use your tips where I can. Thank you
Thanks so much for this video. I have loved horses since I was a child but haven't had much to do with them for many years. When I had the opportunity to have some contact with one again recently ( a friend's horse) I was very nervous & as I was halter leading him around a small round pen he was pushing on me constantly. I was amazed how frightened I was but embarrassed for the onlookers to see as they think of me as a horse mad person. I am retired now & still living in the city so I don't expect to ever have my own horse, but I really enjoy watching people like yourself training horses. You have a very calm & capable manner, also a wonderful accent. I have subscribed to your channel & look forward to seeing your posts in the future. Best wishes from Sydney, Australia
Hohoho gonna use this on my lady! Girl is very nippy, bossy and can sometimes truly push me to the edge! 🙄 I laughed the whole time at the grey horse in the back the way it poked its face out of his box😂. thank you so much.
My horse was also 5 when I got him, and had been returned to the breeder prior to me buying him. he was just like this PLUS crazy spooky. 4 horse trainers could not make any progress and said he was hopeless. This is a KEY bit of info that would have saved me long ago. I DID notice all those things you mentioned, but didn't know the right way to approach them. And it was years before I found Warwick Schiller with his new program that ultimately turned him around for the better, but I feel THIS KEY BASIC DETAIL was overlooked in his training videos (it could be integrated now, not sure). But this is basic stuff i can do in the pasture for just 5 minutes.
Also I had my horse in a Warwick Schiller clinic (ground work only) BECAUSE of his behavior, and yes he has a history of biting . . . it's out of frustration, like a screaming kid. in his early years he had tried talking softly and no one listened so he resorted to biting at an early age. We were waiting for instructions and he was edgy (so was I, which also didn't help him), and since Warwick didn't teach the very basics of staying out of the space (or where the space should start). I had THOUGHT he was back far enough, but I turned my head to look at the demonstration and my jhorse LUNGED forward (without moving his feet) and chomped me solidly on the shoulder. I had tears streaming from my eyes it hurt so bad. While my horse wasn't "mad" at me, he was shouting to me that he was stressed out and didn't like how stressed I was and he wanted to leave. The key note here is HE FELT HIS NEEDS WERE GRTEATER THAN MY NEEDS, which shows where he felt he measured up in our relationship. Basics #1 that should have been addressed yet never were.
Loved the video. I had a funny boy like him awhile ago, he is fine now, but was nippy and stepped into me. I did pretty much as you, just watch the bugger for all his aggression and was steadily always pushing him back or sideways. He did end his nasty ways, but I always tell people he can be "nippy" with others. Getting them to respect everyone is hard to do. They size everyone up, no free lunch for anyone else.
This is fascinating. i have questions please . Do you have a video on what each ear position means ?if not, could you ? Are horses affectionate ? If so how do you recognize bad behavior from say being curious or being playfull Great video as well
I’m glad YT send me your video as a recommendation. New sub. I have a 17h OTTB and I love your style of strength and confidence. Just what I need to continue working on.
Thankyou I found this very informative. I don't ride horses but I work around them and this is a totally new subject for me so I am learning. I will watch your other videos too.
I had a nippy young stallion. Nothing worked, until a mane and tail full of burrs led to a very long, gentle grooming session in which we both became a little dreamy. No tension, no time worry. He never nipped again.
Thanks Tim good info undoubtedly many will benefit. I find the best and absolutely the fastest way to establish what you I your asking for is Your feet don't move but his does!. If he moves from his original position you've asked him to then move him exactly where he WAS. Horses know exactly where there feet were prior to pushing. Often I'll scratch a line in the sand as a reference point for ME. Absolutely the fastest wat to establish who's who!. Thanks again.
I enjoy this. My mare had gotten hurt so I had to take her to a barn. She acts like she has had no training. I understand she hasn't her herd. I'm working on her about my space and not lead me. This mare has been shown about 4 years ago. won't stand to get her foot doctored. She acts like her mind gone.
The horse I had as a teenager was like this. I wish I would have had this sort of training to know what was going on. My instructor told me he was biting because he had been given too many treats by his last owner and developed a bad habit. He used to try to drag me around on the halter, too. In the saddle, he listened well but I did have to push him a bit. His ground manners were such a struggle though! Eventually I worked it out but no one told me he wasn't respecting me as herd leader, and how to establish that relationship through body language, moving feet, etc. I think we often have more of an expectation of them being quick to spook, rather than being dominant.
I’m of the opinion that what a lot of people call dominance behavior is really protesting because of a concern or anxiety resulting from circumstances, a lot of so-called disrespect is really distrust. I think leaders have to make themselves vulnerable, at times, this is why the best horses and men seem to conquer their fears
Yes that makes sense too. I got my horse when I was 13 and he could have been displaying these patterns because he was in a new place with his new human. But in any case, the instruction Tim gave here would have been so helpful. I was a tiny 90 lb girl and he would try to drag me on the halter. My instructor should have given me some tools to keep his feet moving etc. We both really did grow and I kept him more than a decade. Everyone always said he looked happy when I was riding.
@@callienn I’m sure that your horse was cared for exceptionally well! Personally, I’m convinced that a lot of horses act disrespectful because they’re desperate to get to horse around. It’s a sad life for a herd animal that’s meant to travel over 20 miles a day to be kept in a 20x40’ stall, after being drug away from their primary herd. It has all sorts of negative impacts on their physical and mental health to be stalled so much in a typical boarding facility. It seems similarly negative as keeping a dog in a kennel half of its life. Thankfully, pasture boarding is becoming more common and people are approaching the pastoral element of horsemanship with more holistic attitudes by trying to create a more natural herd environment, like ecosystem mimicry
just an armchair-horse person here, used to ride when I was little, did not know about all those little signs and subtle communication, no one knew, back then, horsemanship not a known concept yet it is really amazing and so helpful what you point out, and I get even more why ground work is so important before riding we used to have chicken for a while, and their gestures of dominance and subtle signs really amazed me
My new horse got very VERY spoiled with the old owners so she is a very spoiled brat but she’s also 3 years old but this is very helpful his behaviour is very relatable
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It's mind boggling that people buy an animal that's over 1'000 pounds and then expect to be able to handle it without proper training. Thank you for providing such important information to the horse owning public. It's so generous of you to offer your knowledge on TH-cam.
Kinda hard to read that teleprompter AND pretend to be a horseman, eh? This is terrible, Guys.
Dangerous, too. Greg how could you lend yourself to this? Because someone’s going to watch this, think it’s Real, and get themselves killed. Pretty sure this dialogue is AI generated.
Absolutely! I was just dealing with this very same thing this morning with my mare and know it is going to be something I can't get "lax" about. Tim knows his "stuff" and reads horses so well. I agree, he is generous in offering it what he knows to us. I think we're two grateful listeners🙂
Ditto❤️
Great video, as usual, Tim!! Thank you for taking time and using energy to always inform your audience. What’s this horse’s name? I would love to see next step videos for him!
The horse in the stall next to the washer was being nosey sticking his head up trying to figure out what was going on😂😂😂
Lolol ikr??
I keep giggling at him…😂
I was laughing too as I watched him trying to get a good look.
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Anyone else notice how absolutely adorable the nosey horse in the background? 😂
This is fascinating to learn. So many people think that the horse putting his head near you is a sign of acceptance and affection. Quite the opposite. Thanks for pointing that out.
That’s so interesting to learn because as a kid I always thought that. That if they put their face towards you and come in your space, that it means acceptance and affection. But it makes sense if it’s not.
But is there a way to tell the difference when the horse is being friendly and say, curious?
I would like to know too....@@HI-bw8fe
The best video on TH-cam on basic horse handling. Thank you, sir, for the detailed explanation. I have few mares and a stallion and figured out most of this by myself already, for any new horse owner - this channel is gold!
Still getting to know my new horse who was very mouthy, with an occasional nip and was struggling to find a way to deal with this undesirable behavior...this video helped tremendously. After watching this video, I worked with him following your instructions. Progress was made in a relatively short amount of time. He is very watchey so everytime I lost his attention I moved his feet. Consistently will be challenging but I am committed...
Ginger were you successfull?
Hope so and hope you are both doing well together.
@@tesskennedy4959 unfortunately bits gotten worse...due to health reasons/surgery I haven't been working with him for a couple of weeks. I was putting his halter on and he grabbed my shirt....this is returning as a problem. Not sure where to go from here....
As a kid, I learned about horses. I was obsessed and I still am, but training isn't a fairytale. It can be rough, horses are bigger animals than you and they know it, they are SO smart. My first instructor tried to teach me that horses are going to try to push me around, even when I'm respectful and sweet to them, and you can't let em.
You are exactly correct.
Everyone is a trainer now.
@@gloriawelch3603 What?
I don't think going into horse training with that attitude is ideal. Yes, horses need to be taught boundaries. If that is what you are saying, okay. Beyond that, I think most horses can be taught about respecting you if you understand them. That's what this trainer is doing here.
@@leec5170 Yes, I am saying that boundaries are necessary! I'm not saying "let's be cruel to horses." Nor did I say "let's not also respect horses" But boundaries are super important and some people just don't get that.
Probably one of the kindest,knowledgeable people I have viewed so far . Love to see a person who seems to understand horse behavior and is empathetic ❤
Yes, he is so right about communication, but he can easily be misinterpreting that communication. 😞 if the horse is loving, then constantly pushing in can be for rubs and hugs. This focus on dominance and pecking order is OK to understand about herd, but not OK for training and Human interaction.
This isn't about control over animals...it should be trust and mutual respect.
I know this is an older video. I've had horses for years. I NEVER realized that licking and chewing could mean that they won too! That is mindblowing! And makes SO MUCH SENSE! Thank you.
Keeping it calm & impersonal. Thank you! Taking those minutes to establish leadership save you so much time.
I love that little black nose trying to look over the stall wall!😂
I'm ecstatic! Watched your video went out and applied what I had learned and now my pushy, nippy hard to handle stallion is already taking a big step in paying attention to me. This has been an on going battle between he and I that finally I feel we have reached an agreement on. I could actually see the relief in his face like he was saying...finally this lady knows what she's doing! I can't thank you enough Tim!!
It's sad when people take all that knowledge to the grave, at least write a book. This guy is the best I have ever seen. Dominion over the animals. A horse gets better treatment when trained.
Why do you , an amateur , have a Stallion ?
@@brooksequine7621 lol I'm not an amateur just so you know. I'm 55 years old and have had 5 stallions through out my life...each different in personality and temperament. I've had horse's since the age of 8. My stallion now has been reserve world champion. Still want to talk smack??
Excellent video.
Too many owners don't realize that every encounter they have with their horse is either building on the training or tearing it down. You are never staying in the same place.
Hi Tim, you most definitely are a horse leader. And I love the tone of voice you use. It has confidence with a sense of warmth and purpose.
Very interesting. Thank you for the instructions. I volunteer at a small ranch that provides equine therapy. One horse bites staff at times but never the kids, another one who is newer to the program invades or space and is"stubborn". This video has taught me so much about what to watch for and how to respond. I will be watching your other videos!
Such a helpful video. I'm going to watch this several times. I've got a 17 hand pushy warmblood whose generally well behaved but can get in my space and is too mouthy. All my fault for allowing it to go on too long. He was well handled as a youngster but I think regarded more as a cuddly baby. So when I bought him as a 4 year old he was very sweet and had good ground manners in his environment. New barn, new herd mates, new owner eventually deteriorated his manners generally because I allowed it to happen. Things just unraveled gradually and then a threshold was crossed and there's a big problem with ground manners, nipping, and riding... This and the series with the haflinger have been an extremely helpful videos. Reinforced much of what I've been working on in establishing leadership. I especially like your quiet, calm, but assertive approach. Thank you so much.
I'm glad the videos are helpful. Thank you. I do video chat lessons if you get stuck and need help.
@@timandersonhorsetraining how does one set up a video chat lesson ??
I am in the same situation!
@@lisaweinberger4197 Hi, Its been a year since I posted that comment and as an update, the natural horsemanship training I have been doing has really paid off. The biggest change is not always giving my horse treats in order to reward or control his behavior. He now ground ties and will stand still as I groom and tack up. We're at a busy boarding barn and there's a lot of activity going on. By not giving treats, he stands and focuses on me rather than the treat. I can walk away and he'll stand obediently waiting for me. It's amazing the difference. My advice is to find a good trainer who will help you with technique. It's difficult to perceive when the horse is pushing you and invading your space and handling a longer lead rope as a aid is awkward at first. Working with a trainer helped me define my space and know when the horse is pushing me, and then effectively moving him off me. I've still got a lot to learn, but feel now I'm making progress keeping myself safe and having a mutually satisfying relationship with my horse. Tim's videos have been very helpful, too. His quiet, assertive manner is certainly a factor in my education.
@@vickiehunt2676 this is really great to hear! I'm so happy for you!! Thank you for your sharing your experience. I do not give my horses treats. My quarter horse geldings are saints and respect my space; view me as a leader. My 5 yr old mare is a complete opposite. Tim's videos really opened my eyes to how my lack of insight into her behaviors have lead to the situation I am in now. She is going to a trainer but not until July. Hopefully I can apply Tim's techniques and she will be more respectful on the ground before I send her off. Thank you for your tips: i greatly appreciate it!!
I once got kicked by a pony whilst still new at my riding school,I didn't know how to read certain aspects of the ponies and their behaviour,I learnt slowly how to deal with ponies,and this video hear still has taught me how to establish respect to personal spaces.Thank you for the tips.
Excellent video... I don't have a horse, but I think they are the most majestic animals on earth. On a side note... I laughed out loud when the black horse in the stall started photobombing the video!!! That was just too fricking cute how he kept peeking over the wall.
I really enjoyed this lesson. Thank you for pointing out so many of the subtle ways that horses communicate. I want to work on these things before they become bigger problems just like you said. I learned a lot of things that I can work on with my horse.
Wow, I wish you were in Texas. My 17 year old daughter is training a colt (he is a long yearling right now, as she’s had him since he was six months) and they have not been “getting along”. He is nippy and pushy.I just shared this video with her and feel like she can make a lot of progress by establishing her place in the herd, which seems to be below him at this point. I think the part where you said 90% of training is mental for the horse is a lightbulb moment. Thank you! I can’t wait for her to try some of these techniques to get him to respect her space and her place as the herd leader.
As new horse owner…
I really appreciate this video
Making a horse move their feet is usually so easy and can be done calmly. People don't do enough of this simple exercise.
Excellent tutorial. The most important first steps anyone around horses needs to know as 2nd nature 😍
Glad you got this horse in to work with. Much longer with the mouth and pushy behavior and he would be a real mess! His attitude could turn bad with improper handling. He is a bit spoiled but that can happen easily enough. Looking forward to watching him "grow-up"(his attitude) and eager to see his owner learn how to handle this horse so they are a good team!
You can see that horses mind justa thinkin' away!
This was really helpful for me with my 4 year-old filly. She kept crowding me by the stall door and I was trying to figure out how to get her to back up without setting her off.
Great tutorial. Now will observe equine behavior when I see one-not a horse person here-but still very insightful in terms of safety awareness. Thanks.
Great video. I am fairly new and working on my horsemanship skills. I like how you always emphasize you have to pay attention to your horses behavior (all the time) and correct unwanted behavior promptly. 👍🏼
As a volunteer at a stable that does equine therapy, this is SO helpful! I used to be a sidewalker for the riders but had to give that up when I needed a hip replacement, so now I'm back to square one, mucking out stalls (which is in itself kind of meditative...). This gives me a lot of information on the various horses in the stable where I volunteer... I have more experience with dogs than I do horses, so I can use all the help I can get! Thanks!
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Hi Tim just found your TH-cam channel and love what I am watching. I am a Horse Trainer based in Australia and people always laugh at how I like to establish a conversation with horses, so really loved your conversations I will definitely be catching up on all your videos and look forward to your new ones. Congratulations on your fantastic work. 🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thank you so much.
I'm a beginner rider and this was a golden lesson for me! Thank you so much for this video, I will definitely try to apply these things next time I'm dealing with horses.
Your not a beginner rider your a begninner horse handler. It's not just riding, riding is such a small part if you have the privilege of being responsible for a horse.
I know it's not your fault and you most probably have riding lessons from someone.
I just wish they thought horse lovers ground work and how the horses mind and physiology worked before getting ppl to sit on their backs .
I was yhr same as a young person. I've had hundreds of formal riding lessons but not once was I ever educated on their health, confirmation, training or how to read a horse.
It's just all about riding and the thing is that you can't ride a horse until to do.all the ground work and build a relationship with them.
I never stop learning and I love it. There is so much to know about horses you never stop learning.
Even after 30 yrs of being responsible for horses I would never say I'm ' experienced '.
Experienced means nothing to me. As in how long does one need to be around horses before they can say they are experienced?
I've even heard someone say to me they are an ' advanced beginner '. Well that must make me an ' advanced experienced ' 😅😅 but I would never claim to be that. I'm a ' learner' as I believe we all are.
I do hope you are coming along well with your horsemanship 😊
Have watched many trainers and Tim is the best . Thank you Tim. ❤️ 🐴
Tim, you are a Horse Whisperer! Thank you for teaching about the little nuances that actually mean something! Job well done.
Well done. A person was warned at a barn I worked at, to not feed treats while she went to catch her horse in a pasture-with a herd of horses. The horses started fighting for treats. She was kicked in the face! Suffered major injuries.
I know nothing of horses, but this video makes perfect sense. PS - I love the "Mrs. Kravetz" horse busy-body peeking over - haha!
Thank you so much for this video. This has been extremely helpful. I'm new to riding and general care. After watching your video, I have realized I'm dong a lot of things incorrectly. The horses I'm learning on, I'm treating him as a pet (like my Great Dane). Allowing him to get into my space, giving him carrots for no reason, rewarding him when I shouldn't and just telling him NO when he tries to nibble. I want to learn the correct way to handle the horses, but also establish a connection with them so they can trust me. I appreciate how you explain how and why you are doing the steps you do. I will be watching more of your videos. Once again, Thank You
I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Well that’s taught me a lot,,, id have thought before that turning his head towards me and moving closer meant that he wanted some loving ,,,!
Great to learn you can train a horse without punishment. You are the best I have ever seen. Little things driving a semi truck need addressing ASAP before something big happens. You do a great at explaining the herd, lot of my curiosity is understood now. You definitely have a gift to share. Glad you are passing it on. Better on utube than in a book. Much easier to learn
I fed treats to my horse frequently and he was always so gentle. He got a little pushy once with my daughter (not too bad, really) but she was giving him treats constantly for about a month. He started pushing his nose towards her pockets, etc. He lost teats for a few weeks and boom, right back to respectful. It really depends on the horse... I've never met another one like him, honestly.
Exactly what's happening to me. New to owning a horse and he got really pushy the last few days, so no more treats for a while. We'll see what happens.
You can clicker train them
@@kihntagious You can, but if you are careful with the treats and only give them if the horse is behaving, it's still training.
Your horse doesn't get the connection between nudging your pocket/body for treats and then being treatless for 3 weeks. Better to ask him to back, instead of nudging (anticipate his behavior and cue the appropriate alternative before he does the undesirable behavior), before treating, each time. Then he associates the proper distance with the treat. Stay alert and cue him each time he gets too close. You can't allow something 20 times and then object on the 21st occasion. Also, when treats come from pocket, the pocket is a cue that treats are available. It would be safer to carry treats in a specific carrier, such as a waist pack. Then he knows `no waist pack, no treats', and he has no incentive to nudge pockets. Safer for humans, less confusion for horse.
Great video. This is another thing I work with my horses on, especially my mustangs. My gelding is a puller, so I do a lot of work with him relaxing and allowing me to put the foot down all the way to the ground. If he pulls even a little we start all over. My yearling just had her second trim and was so good I was very proud of her. Thanks for a great video.
Its amazing that you pay that attention it shows you genuinely care for them and want to understand them thats very respectable and it shows that communication between to establish and understanding is so crucial alot of people dont understand that
Thank you for your videos! I learn something every time I watch them. You have subtle differences from a lot of the other work I see online,but you explain it and it makes sense. I have to rewatch them to soak it all in. Looking forward to more of your work, and again thank you.
Thank you.
I’m watching to get up to speed for a daughter that is heading in the direction of horse training and psychology, a lot of small detail to observe and respond ‘correctly’ to. Thank you for these videos and your commitment.
That's great. Thank you.
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She is only 13yrs, likes but has only done a little riding, her interest is in horse well-fair and the horse rider relationship, pretty deep for a city kid. Works with Riding for Disabled and may soon be involved with University Vet group called Equine Rehab Centre. She has a practical head, not a dreamer.
Tim runs a tight ship!
This might be the best horse training video I've ever seen (and I've watched LOTS). I have been missing or discounting the little signs for the two years I've owned my horse... Too bad, but no time like the present to change the script. Thank you!!!!
I love the horse in the next stall trying to see what;s up
Im a new horse owner (first horse). A lot of trainers teaching me to ride but not teaching me horse behaviour. Unlike dogs where physical affection is mostly seen as positive I'm realising my approach to my horse has been incredibly incorrect after watching this. I let him rub his head on me, invade my space, run around me thinking it was all positive behaviour for affection... I am now so embarrassed I've not known I was enabling bad behaviour and breeding disrespect from my horse. Which makes me understand why and where clear bad behaviour ive noticed has been coming from... and that's me. Thank you for the insight!
Everyone makes lots of mistakes with their first horse. That is normal.
Tim, another great video!
Once again, I've learned something from you, and the horse.
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I get excited when I see the notification, and find myself watching your videos first.
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Top class video which I'm going to share with my 14 yr old daughter. I taught her how to ride which is easy, but she is yet to pick up and fully understand the importance on the horseman skills I've been trying to emphasize to her like this! Why they nap, refuse to yield, turn their bum on her when grooming, etc. She won't listen that you have shown that you are lower in the pecking/hierarchy order than them!
We have loaned a few horses and the bad manners and dangerous behaviours I've witnesses due to people not understanding these subtle hints/basic skills are like you said that can escalate very quickly if not ascertained in your first encounter!..
We loaned a mare that was advertised as a plodder, suitable for a first ridden. The only reason she was a plodder as she didnt want to be ridden. She tried to squash me up the stable door tacking up, try and bite me and even after showing my leadership she full on ran at me when I went to catch her in the field. I didnt move and fortunately she stopped. This was after us having her for a few months.
Rode her on the Chase where we live and she threw me off and ran to a random garden. I made sure I got back on her and carried on riding as that was what she wanted. I didn't know till after she'd apparently done this multiple times and as her previous owners/loaners didnt get back on her it so was taught behaviour!
Watching videos like this has made me realise its not enough for people to go for riding lessons and they get brought a horse. Leads to dangerous horses, much like dogs!
Another fab channel is @steveyounghorsemanship
Great recommendation! Steve Young has the same style of horsemanship- always stay calm, but assertive, be a leader, maintain your personal space, don’t hand feed treats, concentrate on moving the horse’s feet, never make it personal, give the horse time to think and make the right decision
I'm so glad I found this video! I've been looking for help in learning how to fix these issues I have with my gelding without having to be aggressive, and this is by far the best! I even brought my gelding to my trainer to get help, but the moment he saw her he was the perfect gentleman - even though he hadn't seen her for almost 10 months. I know what to look for and what to do to correct the behavior. Thank you!
I'm glad the video is helpful. Thank you.
I have this exact thing. He is great for everyone else except me. People think I’m talking rubbish when I tell them!
I am a 15 year old rider I am a beginner and I got my horse when he was 1 and 9 mouths old, when I first got him he was pretty good with ground wrok and everything else, he's 2 and 7 mouths now and he's getting into my space running into me, nipping/ bitting, and rearing at me. So I was looking for help online since my family dose not have enough money for a trainer. All I have is my uncle who kinda knows how to train horses teaching me, he's been at wrok alot so I have been kinda on my own as far as training goes. I am very thankful for this video, I have not been like how much he gets into my space and how he's not listening and changing directions in ground wrok. I will keep watching more of your videos so I dont make any of my problems worse. If you have any advice I would love to hear it.
Thank you ⭐️. This was so informative. All you did was just use your hands to push on a 1,000 lb horse. Impressive rule to remember ~ LOOK AT THE SIGNALS. Spade is smart.
I have learned so much watching your sessions. Like you say "its the little things". I realize now I missed out on alot of important clues the horses I rode were demonstrating.
I was fortunate to be trained by a lady who was a legend with horses. She could look at a horse coming off the race track and tell you exactly how far they would go in the horse competing world. Her horse Irish Magic who was an 18 month old unbroken colt eventually won the SA national jumping championship. She taught us how to be kind but very firm when handling our horses
My mare is sometimes a bossy pushy hot mess and needs to be reminded of her place. Thank you for this video.
Oh my gosh, this is probably the best video I’ve found so far that is kind, calm, working with the horse and meeting them where they’re at. Can you talk a little more about the baby mouthiness and up to what age. Thank you so much, Sir.
I learned so much from this video, thank you! You understand horse behavior and conditioning very well. I wasn't aware of the ways horses show dominant behavior until I watched this video. The first minute in I wasn't picking up on the horse's cues like you were, but after watching for a bit I started to see how the horse was violating your space and testing you. I'm noticing the horses I work with show A LOT of this pushy dominant behavior and I have not been addressing it correctly because I did not realize it was bad behavior. I will use your tips where I can. Thank you
Some deep knowledge hear. Not just about horses
Thanks so much for this video. I have loved horses since I was a child but haven't had much to do with them for many years. When I had the opportunity to have some contact with one again recently ( a friend's horse) I was very nervous & as I was halter leading him around a small round pen he was pushing on me constantly. I was amazed how frightened I was but embarrassed for the onlookers to see as they think of me as a horse mad person. I am retired now & still living in the city so I don't expect to ever have my own horse, but I really enjoy watching people like yourself training horses. You have a very calm & capable manner, also a wonderful accent. I have subscribed to your channel & look forward to seeing your posts in the future. Best wishes from Sydney, Australia
their communication is so delicate and subtle
Great video. I don’t own a horse, but I love them.
I learned A LOT!
Hohoho gonna use this on my lady! Girl is very nippy, bossy and can sometimes truly push me to the edge! 🙄
I laughed the whole time at the grey horse in the back the way it poked its face out of his box😂. thank you so much.
So excellent. Your stream of consciousness very helpful.
My horse was also 5 when I got him, and had been returned to the breeder prior to me buying him. he was just like this PLUS crazy spooky. 4 horse trainers could not make any progress and said he was hopeless. This is a KEY bit of info that would have saved me long ago. I DID notice all those things you mentioned, but didn't know the right way to approach them. And it was years before I found Warwick Schiller with his new program that ultimately turned him around for the better, but I feel THIS KEY BASIC DETAIL was overlooked in his training videos (it could be integrated now, not sure).
But this is basic stuff i can do in the pasture for just 5 minutes.
I also agree on the treat thing too for those reasons . . .
Also I had my horse in a Warwick Schiller clinic (ground work only) BECAUSE of his behavior, and yes he has a history of biting . . . it's out of frustration, like a screaming kid. in his early years he had tried talking softly and no one listened so he resorted to biting at an early age. We were waiting for instructions and he was edgy (so was I, which also didn't help him), and since Warwick didn't teach the very basics of staying out of the space (or where the space should start). I had THOUGHT he was back far enough, but I turned my head to look at the demonstration and my jhorse LUNGED forward (without moving his feet) and chomped me solidly on the shoulder. I had tears streaming from my eyes it hurt so bad. While my horse wasn't "mad" at me, he was shouting to me that he was stressed out and didn't like how stressed I was and he wanted to leave. The key note here is HE FELT HIS NEEDS WERE GRTEATER THAN MY NEEDS, which shows where he felt he measured up in our relationship. Basics #1 that should have been addressed yet never were.
Beautiful safe barn!
wish I had some of this knowledge back in my horse days. Fascinating videos.
Love your set up and it’s spotless
Loved the video. I had a funny boy like him awhile ago, he is fine now, but was nippy and stepped into me. I did pretty much as you, just watch the bugger for all his aggression and was steadily always pushing him back or sideways. He did end his nasty ways, but I always tell people he can be "nippy" with others. Getting them to respect everyone is hard to do. They size everyone up, no free lunch for anyone else.
Love your organized & clean barn! Great lesson, thanks!
This is fascinating. i have questions please .
Do you have a video on what each ear position means ?if not, could you ?
Are horses affectionate ? If so how do you recognize bad behavior from say being curious or being playfull
Great video as well
Great video. I’m interested in buying my first horse but I need a lot more of these principles down first.
True, "Horse Sense," here!🐴 Have also used many of the same, small techniques here from my horses, with my big dogs! 👍❤️🐕🦺 💞
A really good training video.Thank you.
Interesting discovery on this channel - Communication before anything else. Thank you
I’m glad YT send me your video as a recommendation. New sub. I have a 17h OTTB and I love your style of strength and confidence. Just what I need to continue working on.
I love watching the new brand of horse trainers.
I chuckled when I saw your comment because I've been training for over 30 years.
Thankyou I found this very informative. I don't ride horses but I work around them and this is a totally new subject for me so I am learning. I will watch your other videos too.
Thank you.
I had a nippy young stallion. Nothing worked, until a mane and tail full of burrs led to a very long, gentle grooming session in which we both became a little dreamy. No tension, no time worry.
He never nipped again.
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Wow, that was fascinating (I’m a beginner Western rider-at 68!-looking to better understand the various horses I train on and trailride).
Thanks Tim good info undoubtedly many will benefit. I find the best and absolutely the fastest way to establish what you I your asking for is Your feet don't move but his does!. If he moves from his original position you've asked him to then move him exactly where he WAS. Horses know exactly where there feet were prior to pushing. Often I'll scratch a line in the sand as a reference point for ME. Absolutely the fastest wat to establish who's who!.
Thanks again.
Thank you, Tim.
Beautiful facility ❤
Excellent video that all experience levels of horse people should watch.
You’ve got spurs that jingle jangle jingle ❤
You taught me so much in that short video, thank you!!
I enjoy this. My mare had gotten hurt so I had to take her to a barn. She acts like she has had no training. I understand she hasn't her herd. I'm working on her about my space and not lead me. This mare has been shown about 4 years ago. won't stand to get her foot doctored. She acts like her mind gone.
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The horse I had as a teenager was like this. I wish I would have had this sort of training to know what was going on. My instructor told me he was biting because he had been given too many treats by his last owner and developed a bad habit. He used to try to drag me around on the halter, too. In the saddle, he listened well but I did have to push him a bit. His ground manners were such a struggle though! Eventually I worked it out but no one told me he wasn't respecting me as herd leader, and how to establish that relationship through body language, moving feet, etc. I think we often have more of an expectation of them being quick to spook, rather than being dominant.
I’m of the opinion that what a lot of people call dominance behavior is really protesting because of a concern or anxiety resulting from circumstances, a lot of so-called disrespect is really distrust. I think leaders have to make themselves vulnerable, at times, this is why the best horses and men seem to conquer their fears
Yes that makes sense too. I got my horse when I was 13 and he could have been displaying these patterns because he was in a new place with his new human. But in any case, the instruction Tim gave here would have been so helpful. I was a tiny 90 lb girl and he would try to drag me on the halter. My instructor should have given me some tools to keep his feet moving etc. We both really did grow and I kept him more than a decade. Everyone always said he looked happy when I was riding.
@@callienn I’m sure that your horse was cared for exceptionally well! Personally, I’m convinced that a lot of horses act disrespectful because they’re desperate to get to horse around. It’s a sad life for a herd animal that’s meant to travel over 20 miles a day to be kept in a 20x40’ stall, after being drug away from their primary herd. It has all sorts of negative impacts on their physical and mental health to be stalled so much in a typical boarding facility. It seems similarly negative as keeping a dog in a kennel half of its life. Thankfully, pasture boarding is becoming more common and people are approaching the pastoral element of horsemanship with more holistic attitudes by trying to create a more natural herd environment, like ecosystem mimicry
Good teacher
This is so helpful to keep in mind with my yearling! Thank you.
Great video. This helped me a lot
Very interesting video..I know minimal about horses. I have subscribed. Look forward to learning more.
just an armchair-horse person here, used to ride when I was little, did not know about all those little signs and subtle communication, no one knew, back then, horsemanship not a known concept yet
it is really amazing and so helpful what you point out, and I get even more why ground work is so important before riding
we used to have chicken for a while, and their gestures of dominance and subtle signs really amazed me
Your barn is beautiful. How do you keep horses from chewing the wood?
They are only in during the day, turned out at night and everyone is worked every day so they don't get bored.
Great demonstration
Thank you for sharing your experience!
My new horse got very VERY spoiled with the old owners so she is a very spoiled brat but she’s also 3 years old but this is very helpful his behaviour is very relatable
Thanks I’m learning watching and enjoying the videos
Wow what a cool educational video. I enjoyed that!!