Darcy may not be large but he’s definitely in charge. I see this type of interaction with my colts who are always playing but also trying to assert rank.👏
Darcy is the Alpha. During the "play" in the ring or corral he ALWAYS controlled the center area. Like a prize fighter. The weaker opponent ends up on the "ropes" with the dominant combatant controlling the center of the ring. He also didn't seem scared or "shyed" when Chevy approached him. He might have a bit of a "Napolean" complex.😂 Or feels he must assert himself because of his size. TY for the behavioral lesson. I have been watching YT 🐎 training channels for about a year and have learned so much.
I’ve been learning a lot more about horse language through you than I ever had in the past. The flat pinned ears, the driving and leading, the nipping, the arched neck… as everyone else has been saying, the pony, Darcy, seems to be the boss.
The early part of the video, Darcy is calmer, holding his ground, *choosing* the interactions. Chevy is reacting and objecting but ultimately Darcy is quietly and consistently demanding that Chevy just be sensible, thank you. No. Over there. Watching him using his shoulder to drive Chevy is fascinating. Getting close enough that Chevy could bite or kick, but in doing so offering that closeness so Chevy can feel his place. Avoiding the bites but also refusing to escalate, continuing to ask with his shoulder for the space he wants. Bringing the conversation down to a whisper in stages.
Darcy, he's moving Chevy's feet. I have just recently been watching the behaviour of my two horses. My Murphy was always the quiet boss but since he had an eye removed things have changed. When I come to the gate in the morning both stand there and now Domingo turns his head, ears pinned back and looking at Murphy's feet sending him back. What is also interesting is that Murphy always keeps Domingo to his right side where he still has an eye so he can interact with Domingo. When they eat hay together Murphy will come up sideways, head down looking at Domingo's feet to gently move him over. It's been really interesting watching my two horses change positions after Murphy being 15 years the boss. Domingo can be really nasty at times but that's the nature of horses, only the strong survive
Very interesting watching horse behaviour. It may be boring for some, but I wish you’d make more of these videos. My herd dynamics are interesting with our 3.Jack is the leader but Willow the rescue pony will squeal and kick him around food.He got caught with a double barrel but comes back to return the favour. The other mare Smokey wants none of this and goes off to another hay pile. Smokey will drive Willow off her feed then eventually let her share it. Smokey never argues with Jack. Willow was rescued from a large herd of abandoned ponies and has a lot of herd and survival instincts the other 2 don’t .
Steve you've taught us well. Whichever one moves the others feet. From what i see, it's the pony that's alpha. the pony moved Chevy away from the food.
This is great! It hasn't previously occurred to me how penetrating a smaller horse can be- their eye line, how much closer they are to a bigger horse's neck and their ability to trip up a taller horse more easily. ❤
All I know about horses is that I adore them, I take it as reciprocation when they don’t try to kick or bite me! I can’t read them at all, so thanks for this lovely instructive video.
This is great! It hasn't previously occurred to me how penetrating a smaller horse can be- their eye line, how much closer they are to a bigger horse's neck and their ability to trip up a taller horse more easily.
I can see it now that you've pointed out the constants between them. I was thinking it was Darcy, but I wasn't looking at the bigger picture. Thank you.
Good thing Darcy is good with kids. He’s such an aggressor - doesn’t like other horses I think. Interestingly, my 24 pound sheltie was boss over my 94 pound GSD even after the GSD was 5-6 years old.
6:00 At first I thought it was Chevy moving Darcy around, but it looks like Darcy was letting him in play. Darcy is doing the head over the neck and has ears pinned back. Maybe Chevy is learning from him.
This is why my horse has never been allowed to take feed from the mixing bucket I have until it's in his feed bin. He generally does circles waiting or he'll walk to his bin (if away from the gate) and stand back until I put it in. Sometimes he's cheeky and pushes me on the butt as I'm bending over to mix it LOL! I automatically knew it was Darcy, he's a pony and older and that's what they do lol
I think Darcy wants to be in charge. He’s being a lot more dominating n Chevy’s more like, oh bugger off n leave me alone or your gonna get it in a minute 😂
A little surprised. Reminds me if the Clyde Beady (?) circus story years ago where a smaller cat, I think it was a cheetah, would take a swipe at the lions leg every time it returned to its perch. One night the lion had had enough, and decapitated the cheetah with said leg..
Well, my guess would be the smaller one ? He seems to be moving the larger around quite a bit. Smaller dogs can do this to larger ones too- but, that’s my guess.
Chevy looks like a big teenager who moves a lot, who makes a drama, but it's Darcy who is the boss. He' a lot more quiet, more constant in his actions, but he makes chevy changes his directions. So, i think Chevy is still a young horse who learns social interactions ( even if he doesn't snap like a baby). He wants but he doesn't know very well how !
I have a question. At about 6:12 Chevy turns his bum to Darcy. Is this an aggressive stance or a submissive behavior? My horse does this when I pet him over the fence. I'm not sure if I should correct him. I usually rub his bum and then ask for 2 eyes and he complies. But should I stop the behavior?
Isn't it usually the smaller ones that rule the roost? A Chihuahua controlling a pack of big dogs. A cat controlling a pack of Rotwielers. Mr. Darcy is definitely in control but I have the feeling that Chevy is just not that interested in pushing it. He's young and for the most part is enjoying the interaction. He's okay with the way things are at the moment, but he may decide when it's enough and assert himself.
Looks like Chevy is trying to defend against Darcy being aggressive. If Darcy were bigger he might really hurt Chevy. I see what you mean about the "play".
Mr. Darcy is most definitely in charge. He's moving Chevy's feet and driving him. Beautiful rainbow 🌈 in the background 😘❤❤❤🐎🐎🐎
The pony is in charge. He's moving Chevy's feet and initiating most of the biting.
I agree
Ganz genau. "Wer bewegt wen?" ist immer die Frage. 😊
Darcy may not be large but he’s definitely in charge. I see this type of interaction with my colts who are always playing but also trying to assert rank.👏
Darcy is the Alpha. During the "play" in the ring or corral he ALWAYS controlled the center area. Like a prize fighter. The weaker opponent ends up on the "ropes" with the dominant combatant controlling the center of the ring. He also didn't seem scared or "shyed" when Chevy approached him. He might have a bit of a "Napolean" complex.😂 Or feels he must assert himself because of his size.
TY for the behavioral lesson. I have been watching YT 🐎 training channels for about a year and have learned so much.
I was right in my thinking. I guessed Darcy was driving Chevy
How lovely the litter one is the boxs ❤
I’ve been learning a lot more about horse language through you than I ever had in the past. The flat pinned ears, the driving and leading, the nipping, the arched neck… as everyone else has been saying, the pony, Darcy, seems to be the boss.
The early part of the video, Darcy is calmer, holding his ground, *choosing* the interactions. Chevy is reacting and objecting but ultimately Darcy is quietly and consistently demanding that Chevy just be sensible, thank you. No. Over there.
Watching him using his shoulder to drive Chevy is fascinating. Getting close enough that Chevy could bite or kick, but in doing so offering that closeness so Chevy can feel his place. Avoiding the bites but also refusing to escalate, continuing to ask with his shoulder for the space he wants. Bringing the conversation down to a whisper in stages.
Darcy is in charge - he moves and at one point drives Chevy round . Thank you for your videos❤
Darcy, he's moving Chevy's feet. I have just recently been watching the behaviour of my two horses. My Murphy was always the quiet boss but since he had an eye removed things have changed. When I come to the gate in the morning both stand there and now Domingo turns his head, ears pinned back and looking at Murphy's feet sending him back. What is also interesting is that Murphy always keeps Domingo to his right side where he still has an eye so he can interact with Domingo. When they eat hay together Murphy will come up sideways, head down looking at Domingo's feet to gently move him over. It's been really interesting watching my two horses change positions after Murphy being 15 years the boss. Domingo can be really nasty at times but that's the nature of horses, only the strong survive
It all looked reasonably even until they went to the hay and water. Darcy is clearly in charge. I looove observing herd dynamics! Thanks Steve 👏❤
Very interesting watching horse behaviour.
It may be boring for some, but I wish you’d make more of these videos.
My herd dynamics are interesting with our 3.Jack is the leader but Willow the rescue pony will squeal and kick him around food.He got caught with a double barrel but comes back to return the favour.
The other mare Smokey wants none of this and goes off to another hay pile.
Smokey will drive Willow off her feed then eventually let her share it.
Smokey never argues with Jack.
Willow was rescued from a large herd of abandoned ponies and has a lot of herd and survival instincts the other 2 don’t .
CHEVY IS STUNNING!
Steve you've taught us well. Whichever one moves the others feet. From what i see, it's the pony that's alpha. the pony moved Chevy away from the food.
This is great!
It hasn't previously occurred to me how penetrating a smaller horse can be- their eye line, how much closer they are to a bigger horse's neck and their ability to trip up a taller horse more easily.
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Darci is obviously top horse in this dynamic. And Chevy is looking absolutely gorgeous!
Very interesting, but I love the Chevy ❤❤
Beautiful horses,!
Darcy is the aggressor now but it wouldn't surprise me at all if Chevy decides that he's had enough and puts him in his place.
All I know about horses is that I adore them, I take it as reciprocation when they don’t try to kick or bite me! I can’t read them at all, so thanks for this lovely instructive video.
This is great!
It hasn't previously occurred to me how penetrating a smaller horse can be- their eye line, how much closer they are to a bigger horse's neck and their ability to trip up a taller horse more easily.
I can see it now that you've pointed out the constants between them. I was thinking it was Darcy, but I wasn't looking at the bigger picture. Thank you.
It seems to me that Darcy is definitely ruling the roost here. Haha. ❤
Excellent video, interesting to watch, really confirms what you teach us about the leading and driving, moving their feet. Thank you Steve.
Darcy does the same as my small POA does to my big horse. Small, but mighty! ❤
Good thing Darcy is good with kids. He’s such an aggressor - doesn’t like other horses I think.
Interestingly, my 24 pound sheltie was boss over my 94 pound GSD even after the GSD was 5-6 years old.
Darcy is full of sass and definitely in charge.
darcy's always in charge. he's the boss!
Darcy. It's exactly like watching my two. The one who moves least is the leader.
The little one is in charge.... as ususal! 😆
Wonderful to watch this,!
Herd mentality is so important ❤
The pony. He stands his ground and does exactly what you do to take control. He leads and drives and keeps his feet still.
The little one is moving the big one.
Chevy is magnificent 👌
I agree it’s Darcy that rules the roost party the pun 😂
Darcy is dominant but not nasty. 💕
The point is absolutely the boss! It's about the experience how to handle a youngster 😅
❤ Thank you 😊
Darcy, senior horse, been on the territory longer, keeping the newbie in place.
Mr Darcy 🎉😊
pushy dominant Darci- small but mighty and very boss poy.
Learned from watching all your videos, that was easy: Darcy is obviously in charge. Chevy looks awesome by the way. 😍
6:00 At first I thought it was Chevy moving Darcy around, but it looks like Darcy was letting him in play. Darcy is doing the head over the neck and has ears pinned back. Maybe Chevy is learning from him.
This is why my horse has never been allowed to take feed from the mixing bucket I have until it's in his feed bin. He generally does circles waiting or he'll walk to his bin (if away from the gate) and stand back until I put it in. Sometimes he's cheeky and pushes me on the butt as I'm bending over to mix it LOL! I automatically knew it was Darcy, he's a pony and older and that's what they do lol
Mr. Darcy is in charge..not large but in charge 😊
I think Darcy wants to be in charge. He’s being a lot more dominating n Chevy’s more like, oh bugger off n leave me alone or your gonna get it in a minute 😂
A little surprised. Reminds me if the Clyde Beady (?) circus story years ago where a smaller cat, I think it was a cheetah, would take a swipe at the lions leg every time it returned to its perch. One night the lion had had enough, and decapitated the cheetah with said leg..
Darcy is definitely in charge.
I think curvy is testing the water once in a while and Darcy puts him in his place. Darcy saying "not today Jr, I'm in charge here."
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Mr darcy is definitely the boss 😂
Darcy has Chevy's "number" 😁
Mr. Darcy. He is the aggressor.
DARCY RULES!
Well, my guess would be the smaller one ? He seems to be moving the larger around quite a bit.
Smaller dogs can do this to larger ones too- but, that’s my guess.
Darby in charge 👍🏻
Chevy looks like a big teenager who moves a lot, who makes a drama, but it's Darcy who is the boss. He' a lot more quiet, more constant in his actions, but he makes chevy changes his directions. So, i think Chevy is still a young horse who learns social interactions ( even if he doesn't snap like a baby). He wants but he doesn't know very well how !
I would definitely say Darcy is in charge of
Darcy is the big little boss.
I would say Darcy but Chevy is trying his best not to give in😂
Darcey is in charge! Darcey is pinning ears more and taking initiative. Chevey is reacting to Darcey. Chevey looks more chilled than Darcey.
Defiantly Darcy! right from the beginning!
Easiest way is who eats first and eats wherever they want.
Darcy is moving around Chevey so Darcy is in charge chevey is trying to annoy him lol
It´s so obvious that Darcy is in charge.
I have a question. At about 6:12 Chevy turns his bum to Darcy. Is this an aggressive stance or a submissive behavior? My horse does this when I pet him over the fence. I'm not sure if I should correct him. I usually rub his bum and then ask for 2 eyes and he complies. But should I stop the behavior?
I'm voting on Darcy!!!
Darcy is alpha. I might be small but im mighty.
I think the pony is in charge he is moving the others feet.
He is also going into the others space more, and putting his head over the others neck.
Darcy is the boss..he’s moving CHEVYS FEET
Ahhh Tom…. Blast from the past. Buck too
The little guy is in charge.
Mr. Darcy is in charge of.
Mr Darcy.
You should check out Rick Gore. He’s really good. He’s in Texas.
Darcy!!
The pony moves the feet!
I had Mr. Darcy picked out right off.
Darcy has a Napoleon complex.m
My mini does this to my yearling thoroughbred x standardbred colt … Darcy is clearly in charge
Darcey is the boss. He's not going to be pushed around and he determines whats happening in the pair. He's what we'd call a little bu**er!
Darcy is in charge x
D'arcy is in charge - he's moving Chevy's feet.
Isn't it usually the smaller ones that rule the roost? A Chihuahua controlling a pack of big dogs. A cat controlling a pack of Rotwielers. Mr. Darcy is definitely in control but I have the feeling that Chevy is just not that interested in pushing it. He's young and for the most part is enjoying the interaction. He's okay with the way things are at the moment, but he may decide when it's enough and assert himself.
You mentioned coming to Clearwater Florida. Did you cancel your trip because we had Hurricane Helene come across? I hope you did!
It’s Darcey in charge
Bossy little bugger
Darcy moves Chevy's feet and invades his space I've watched only 3 mins if this. Let's see if I correct 😊❤
Yay! I was right! Thank you, Steve, for teaching us where to look! It's all about the space and moving feet ❤
I think Darcy is in charge of
Still Darcy. For now. In a couple of years?
Darcy for sure. Chevy still trying but has not been able to move Darcy.
Mr. DARCY
Darcy's turning Chevy into a big Ole Gomer . . . for now.
The pony is in charge because every time it gets a tiny bit serious, the pony moves the bigger horse ..
Darcy!
Darcy is driving Chevy. Darcy has his ears pinned much of the time.
Darcy is in charge.
Looks like Chevy is trying to defend against Darcy being aggressive. If Darcy were bigger he might really hurt Chevy. I see what you mean about the "play".
I think that it's Darcy that is higher up than Chevy
Pony is the boss… no doubt