I see this video more of a lesson like "You can be the best horse trainer in the world and have the best horse in the world but still ... horses are horses." lesson. The best part was where you said 4:34 "She is always up here all the time... but she never has to pay attention to it... now she has to pay attention because she is with me." I love that you said that because it is just that big of a deal.
Hey Caroline, Great video as always, I find it interesting how some trainers say No don’t let your horse see the spooky thing, turn their butt to it, do a shoulder fore. I agree with your method they need to see it, they need time to digest it from a distance.
Thanks Lisa! I can't emphasize enough how important it is to help your horse, train your horse, to become curious. Horses are naturally curious vs fearful. When you raise a young horse and you are the one that influences them the most, you see this. Not to mention if you were observing, studying wild horse dynamics and interactions. You would see 100% curiosity and bravery vs the spooky and reactive behavior we see so often in our domesticated horses. Granted, some horses are more courageous, bold, than others. Sundance is very courageous and confident in certain situations and in others she is less and that's where I come in, as her partner, with understanding and assistance. The key here is trust. If your horse trusts you, they not only believe in you, they follow you and work with you. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
....really appreciate this intelligent interpretation of horse anxiety on trail; my horse goes back on his own as if to try and solve his anxiety. I weave him about to encourage eventual walking straight when he halts of his own accord. He trusts me evantually that we are safe and their are no monsters in the trees. I stay calm until he seems to work the issue through and resign to carrying on the trail without issue.
Lol, regardless of how well trained they are they are still horses and have some primitive survival traits that will always remain or resurface. I like your philosophy and I think you do a great job. Have a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season 🙂
Hi Sarah and Welcome! Yes, they will always be horses meaning their self preservation mode is instinctual. The difference I hope I am showing in this video is my horses ability to "think" vs react, which is instinctual. The second major area I want to show, convey, is how I handle it. Thanks for watching and I wish you a blessed Holiday Season and a fabulous New year!
I have had horses step on my feet, and had to push them off of me. Is this intentional disrespect by the horse, or accidental? What should I do if it happens again.
Caroline, would you give me an advice? Yesterday I rode a trotter, it competes in harness races and basically, from what I saw, the trainer never stops with her while she is practicing. She is very quiet when I rode her, except she is easily scared. When I took her on her usual training route and began trotting with her, I couldn't stop her and she pushed faster through my pulling. She never learned the concept of release and stopping. She doesn't understand it, even at walk; she just pushes harder. At the moment when she slowed down even the slightest, I released the pressure, but that never helped and she went faster. No one was injured, because I decided to jump off before she started running and she quietly walked beside me for the rest of the route. How would you teach a racing horse the concept of stopping? I want to keep both of us safe when riding.
Hi Miss Nesnah and Welcome! There are no quick techniques or fixes for a race horse or former performance horse. Main reason is they have spent years on adrenaline and mentally conditioned to either go full blast or run a pattern. That's why when you ask her to pick up speed she goes into a full run. That's all she knows and what's she's been conditioned to do for years. And when you are walking beside her she is fine and that's because she isn't being triggered into her former/current training mode. Your trotting horse requires a complete re-start. I offer a complete training and re-training online program that will help you re-start her and develop an amazing relationship and riding foundation. Please click here to learn more about it: www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/mastery-membership-regular
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Great video she does the same thing my Appendix Jr does, except he jumps sideways! I eat only silicone riding pants and not jeans when I ride. How can I watch the long video of this?
I like I have like you that I train and that I train and she is SI good to go out and she is 61one hand she is till horse but good horse and she is 5years old and moth has to be all over the place and on very thing
mia animals150 I don’t trust that you have an open mind and you obviously don’t because there could be many ways you could tie a rope halter but you don’t care cause you know everything.
What I'm hearing from you, Hans, is that you're abusive to animals... And guess what? We don't listen to animal abusers. Ever. Also, there is no such thing as wasted time when working with a horse.
I see this video more of a lesson like "You can be the best horse trainer in the world and have the best horse in the world but still ... horses are horses." lesson. The best part was where you said 4:34 "She is always up here all the time... but she never has to pay attention to it... now she has to pay attention because she is with me." I love that you said that because it is just that big of a deal.
Thank you so very much for this. My mare has anxieties and worries on every ride. This really is going to help me for years to come
Thank you. You are a good teacher!
Thaks Cindy!
Hey Caroline,
Great video as always, I find it interesting how some trainers say No don’t let your horse see the spooky thing, turn their butt to it, do a shoulder fore. I agree with your method they need to see it, they need time to digest it from a distance.
Thanks Lisa! I can't emphasize enough how important it is to help your horse, train your horse, to become curious. Horses are naturally curious vs fearful. When you raise a young horse and you are the one that influences them the most, you see this. Not to mention if you were observing, studying wild horse dynamics and interactions. You would see 100% curiosity and bravery vs the spooky and reactive behavior we see so often in our domesticated horses. Granted, some horses are more courageous, bold, than others. Sundance is very courageous and confident in certain situations and in others she is less and that's where I come in, as her partner, with understanding and assistance. The key here is trust. If your horse trusts you, they not only believe in you, they follow you and work with you. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
....really appreciate this intelligent interpretation of horse anxiety on trail; my horse goes back on his own as if to try and solve his anxiety. I weave him about to encourage eventual walking straight when he halts of his own accord. He trusts me evantually that we are safe and their are no monsters in the trees. I stay calm until he seems to work the issue through and resign to carrying on the trail without issue.
Hi Rosalind and Welcome! Thank you. Sounds like we think a lot alike. Great to hear how you handle your guy when he's not sure.
Lol, regardless of how well trained they are they are still horses and have some primitive survival traits that will always remain or resurface.
I like your philosophy and I think you do a great job.
Have a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season 🙂
Hi Sarah and Welcome! Yes, they will always be horses meaning their self preservation mode is instinctual. The difference I hope I am showing in this video is my horses ability to "think" vs react, which is instinctual. The second major area I want to show, convey, is how I handle it. Thanks for watching and I wish you a blessed Holiday Season and a fabulous New year!
Hello! What is your opinion of first walking the horse by hand on the trail and then riding the horse. Thank you!!!
Love your patience level.
I have had horses step on my feet, and had to push them off of me. Is this intentional disrespect by the horse, or accidental? What should I do if it happens again.
Caroline, would you give me an advice? Yesterday I rode a trotter, it competes in harness races and basically, from what I saw, the trainer never stops with her while she is practicing. She is very quiet when I rode her, except she is easily scared. When I took her on her usual training route and began trotting with her, I couldn't stop her and she pushed faster through my pulling. She never learned the concept of release and stopping. She doesn't understand it, even at walk; she just pushes harder. At the moment when she slowed down even the slightest, I released the pressure, but that never helped and she went faster. No one was injured, because I decided to jump off before she started running and she quietly walked beside me for the rest of the route. How would you teach a racing horse the concept of stopping? I want to keep both of us safe when riding.
Hi Miss Nesnah and Welcome! There are no quick techniques or fixes for a race horse or former performance horse. Main reason is they have spent years on adrenaline and mentally conditioned to either go full blast or run a pattern. That's why when you ask her to pick up speed she goes into a full run. That's all she knows and what's she's been conditioned to do for years. And when you are walking beside her she is fine and that's because she isn't being triggered into her former/current training mode. Your trotting horse requires a complete re-start. I offer a complete training and re-training online program that will help you re-start her and develop an amazing relationship and riding foundation. Please click here to learn more about it: www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/mastery-membership-regular
@@TaoofHorsemanship Thank you so much for your answer and honesty! I will check it out.
Hi there. How much per month is the mastery membership?
Hi Debra and Welcome! The monthly cost for the MasteryMembership is $179. Please click here for details www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/mastery-membership-regular
Great video she does the same thing my Appendix Jr does, except he jumps sideways! I eat only silicone riding pants and not jeans when I ride. How can I watch the long video of this?
Sorry that above caption should say I wear only silicone riding breeches when I ride my horse.
Your AWESOME but at risk for head injury...helmet. Nobody is immune to a fall. Courtney King Dye
I want to ride bareback, it looks exciting! 😀
Hi Jim and Welcome! You should! Be safe though and make sure you set you and your horse up for success!
She's beautiful
I like I have like you that I train and that I train and she is SI good to go out and she is 61one hand she is till horse but good horse and she is 5years old and moth has to be all over the place and on very thing
I'd be super annoyed if I were the horse. I don't blame sunflower.
Get OFF my case woman 😆
It's Sundance jo leigh 🤦♀️
I don't trust that you know what your doing because you didn't even tie you halter right....
mia animals150 I don’t trust that you have an open mind and you obviously don’t because there could be many ways you could tie a rope halter but you don’t care cause you know everything.
add a saddle spurs and a whip and you can skip wasting your time
Horses are our partners, we have responsibility to listen to them and accept and respect their thoughts and emotions on certain things.
What I'm hearing from you, Hans, is that you're abusive to animals... And guess what? We don't listen to animal abusers. Ever. Also, there is no such thing as wasted time when working with a horse.
Lazy rider,Hans.