I don’t own a horse. I don’t work with them. I have no reason to be watching this. And yet here I am in the middle of the night watching horse training videos
I am the owner of Sox, and let me tell you, being videoed was a really hard thing for me to do, but I hope this can help someone else! Sox is my heart horse and I am so thankful for Ryan showing me that this is something fixable and not something that we will just have to live with. I’m very thankful and we work on this daily 5 minutes in his stall. Worth it for the change we are seeing. I’ve worked with lots of horses and this was the first one that attacked me when I reprimanded a threatening kick, so yes…I was very scared of getting hurt! Thankful for professionals like Ryan!!!
Thanks Beth for allowing your lovely horse to be videoed so we can all learn from it. You can tell basically he is a sweet horse! I have a mare that threatens to bite when being rugged, and I have worked with it, but it has never gotten better. I’m going to use Ryan’s methods on her ❤
@Beth June I giggled at the same parts as you did! Nice job breathing when you were walking the line and I love watching you focusing to create your bubble! You’re a great listener too. Thanks Beth and Ryan!
Thank you guys for the super positive comments! He really is an awesome horse! I got him with baggage and I love that I can help him feel even more comfortable now!
I totally understand how you feel. It takes a lot to put yourself out there like that. I did the same thing a month or so ago and called Ryan for help with a boarded horse and it was so worth it. Glad you saw an issue got help. Beautiful horse by the way!
I like how you work with the horse as well as the owner in a non-threatening manner. So many horsemen/women are condescending. You never are and are an excellent teacher!
@@Angelface11 100% they always remind me of Harry Potter's Aunt Marge. Elitist snobs, stables full of inbred animals with good 'breeding', will probably try to sell you a lame horse and then pretend that they didn't know a thing
So glad you were contacted about this horse. His owner did recognize the issue and was acceoting of getting help. Good timing! A misunderstanding of why a horse behaves a certain way can have a outcome! Great job!
I have a 13yr old that see’s horse language like you, instinctively learnt. She see’s her future in horse’s and their health and wellbeing. I am learning from both her and the horses she interacts with, we don’t own one, but she interacts with about 20 in two ‘herds’ as they are kept together not individually. It is amasing to be part of, I respect her balance and knowledge.
Fantastic! It means so much to have a parent see that raw talent and to support it in their kids. I found working with other people's horses invaluable for learning.
I like how you expect respect from the horse but also give him the same respect. Two way street. And how you speak to his owner without making her feel bad is a plus
I have a student with a 20 month Warmblood who is having issues referring to her leadership. Today she is coming for a lesson in which I will try the straight line technique. Thank you sharing your knowledge!
@@alaalfa8839 Exactly, the horse may have a toothache or any other intense pain , head, stomach, etc., but ignorant people think it's a horse's tantrum and not a health problem. Ignorant people treat horses like machines and not as a living being, it's disgusting There are several cases of horses that were having aggressive behavior because they feel a lot of pain, because they have health problems and when they were treated returned to normal, I hope people stop being ignorant and irresponsible and investigate the horse's health and stop thinking it is tantrum or that the horse is evil
Also great is when your horse comes to help you. One da mine came over as I headed to clean the water tub and removed the water heater , set it aside and started pulling on the rim to tip it with me to drain it. I was shocked how gently she took the wire in her lips and sets the heater down next to the tub like I usually do.
This was a really clear application of the "do less first" concept! The second stall training work was highly instructive for applying "do less first" and reading cues and applying correct timing for the use of pressure and release. Really effective. The penny dropped on the actual subtly of the concept. Thanks!
Pressure release was/is detrimental to the horse picking up on the 2 eyes concept. He has a perfect opportunity to use a non-dominance technique with his flag or if he's well tuned, his energy to get the horse's attention. It's hard to distinguish the two until you see it as a yoo-hoo, I'm here.. versus a look at me kind of thing.
@@rebeccalara5014 look at the difference.. watch some of Warwick Schiller's videos.. plus I've begun this non dominance journey years ago.. your timing on backing off from your horse is too late and reinforces his thinking that saying no with threats is ok.. the fact his demeanor changes totally once haltered is further proof of his confusion about who is leader and when.. it's classic you disobeyed my telling you so I'll discipline you. Ryan's reaction to bop him was right on.. it was gently done as possible under the situation Ryan set up. He told the horse. "You don't get to threaten me like that." It would have been better to have set up the who's alpha outside over food when the horse has complete freedom to leave. Any restraint system raises the anxiety level in a horse until and unless you have earned their total trust to say they are worried and you give them time to think about it. Generally, the better the relationship, the more likely the horse will try to do what you ask.. You need to pay attention to the eyes, ears and tenseness before the horse has to get louder with pinning ears or snaking a threat. Ryan saw it, but he didn't say if he wanted to provoke the reaction when the horse escalated the signal. Standing up to the horse only took once to let the horse know, this guy knows.. I won't try that again.
I really love your break down on everything Ryan , I usually pick holes in most Trainers methods but I respect everything you do with the horses , awesome work ! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐴🦘
@@ryanrosehorsemanship 😂😂 We are in Australia also. Mate, the thing I personally like about your teaching is the balance you present to teach not just the horse but the owners more so, so they can improve and build the relationship between themselves and the horse by getting into the horses head. Experiencing, observing ‘herd’ dynamics is very educational. Exerting myself as dominant to a horse in a group (12) is interesting when that horse is already in a top spot of the hierarchy and approached me amongst the herd in a assertive manner but not aggressive, after a few moment’s, a mutual respect where that horse will ‘give in’ when I demand my own space. But his herd position, and mine, not changed. One on one dynamics is totally different, which is a whole lesson always. I see similarity between you and Monty Roberts, the way you both guide owners first and horses, to understand horse language. Have you had connection with Monty Roberts ?
@audreydragonflight7121 I did not see a positive connection at all, let alone an "awesome" one. The impression I got from the way Beth charged towards Sox and twice smashed the flag on the stall floor with loud slams she was either fearful or resentful of Sox. Possibly both. She had already said outside that she bet she knew what would make Sox angry. There was a lot of tension in her voice when she said that. This indicates that she DID KNOW what made him angry because she had already done behaviors that elicited his anger. The tension revealed that it had also most certainly elicited anger on her part. Even in Ryan's presence Beth could not help but try to show Sox who's the boss. This made the dominant horse Sox want to contest the issue. I imagine she would have been even more overbearing at times when no one was observing their confrontations. No wonder the horse had tried to show her he could strike back and not put up with her desire to intimidate him and punish him when he rebelled. The way the horse reacted to Ryan's firm flick on the nose when he tried to bite him followed by Ryan's obvious consideration and acknowledgement of the horse's need for space quickly resulted in the desired outcome shown by lip licking and even moving toward Ryan with his head down and ears forward indicating a desire to show admiration and respect. Ryan purported that Beth was building rapport with Sox but he made sure to emphasize that there was a need to be polite, maintaining space and not forcing Sox to accept petting if he didn't want to. I believe he recognized it was Beth's ego that was a large part of the problem but was being tactful. He sensed that there was a lack of rapport which was the source of the horse's aggressive behavior but knew if he told that to Beth directly it would only make her ego problem worse.
It’s nice that she wants to do whatever is needed to have him learn manners. Thank you, Ryan, it’s so helpful to show different “problems” with solutions.
What a gorgeous boy Sox is! My stud had never offered to bite, but one day while I was bent down getting a scoop of feed for another horse, he reached over the fence and picked me up by the butt of my coveralls. I came up swinging fists mad as a knee jerk reaction. Hanging from a horse's mouth by your butt will do that to you. He let go and he never tried to nip me or anyone else again thankfully. If I remember right he was only a 2 year old at the time and so his hormones may have been affecting his thought process. I was happy to hear Ryan say he pops the body part doing the aggression as that was always my philosophy, but I caught a lot of grief from some over a little pop in the nose.
LOL! I had the same knee jerk reaction at a clinic when a woman's horse bit me. She may never speak to me again but the horse then asked nicely to have a conversation. I felt so badly for the poor horse. No one has truly acknowledged him in years. When we parted ways, he tried to follow me rather than her.
I learn so much with the little pieces of information you share. Like "asking" first before you touch a horse's head, and respecting if they say "no". I grew up with the "show 'em who's boss" mentality, and although I've come a long way, it is hard to break out of that initial conditioning. I always admire when people remain calm when working with a horse, especially one who might act somewhere aggressive.
Just as we're taught don't reach over a dog's head to pay it, go under first and let them smell you. Then touch if the dog doesn't back away. Walking our dog on the beach some kids might ask first and reach over, luckily our boy loves kids, others ask first and then present the hand for the sniff first and go to rub his cheek which he loves, especially around his ears. Very rarely he will step away and not allow the touch. But if they pause and attempt again he's fine. Usually if a kid asks to pat we will ask him to sit first. And there is almost always a treat at the end of it l.
I have to say the best part of the whole thing for me was the hope and excitement in Beth’s voice by the end. It is a fantastic feeling to be told you weren’t wrong to persevere and be given tools to move forward.
He seems like a sweet guy who just learned to get comfortable by telling people to get out of his space.. like a young horse who don't like the cinch for the first time and might try and reach around and bite to let you know they don't like the feeling.. and found he could get away when you had bear hands.. and did not run into a Elbow or two..
I'm a new subscriber and I just have to say how impressed I am how you work with horses and their humans. Really clear communication. Looking forward to watching more
He didn't have problem.someone taught him to be this way in his stall by incorrectly responding to his don't do that signals. In horse interaction, the alpha will punish a subordinate who doesn't comply. This horse learned that the "attack" would back off people. Once haltered, "normal" hierarchy with people was the rule. Horses are way smarter than we think.
@@jules8299 and he was really wanting to interact nicely. He seemed like such a sweet obliging soul except for that misunderstanding. Once Ryan told him that first time that he can't interact that way.. he simply thought about it and said ok.. you're the alpha then. Really seems like a smart steady horse.. no over reactions.
When I was a child, I was mutilated by a horse that rushed up to me and bit me. I am glad the owner of this horse was smart enough to get help before a truly unfortunate incident occurred.
Just like with any animal, learning species specific body language and recognizing the animal as an individual is so important in training and solving behavioral issues. Great video!
I don’t have a horse but really enjoy watching you work with both the owners and the horses. So much can be used in everyday life in all our relationships
I'm super impressed by this horse's owner. She has such a good grasp of what's going on with him and is clearly devoted to making him the best he can be for the safety of all concerned. And you can see how well she's done in five years, because despite the biting quirk, he comes across as a very nice horse. This video did leave me hanging, though, because Ryan seems to be saying that continuing to do this 'approach-recogntion-retreat' thing will solve the problem. But in real life, she can't just retreat as soon as he acknowledges her. She would never get anything done. So.... what?
@@debh3404 Hi. Ok what the horse is learning is that if he looks at the person, the person goes away. So where does that leave the person? Standing 8 feet away from the horse. It seems to me that if you want to work on being able to approach a horse without alarming him, you would approach and stop (not retreat) if the horse looked concerned - typically if horse raises his head or turns head away. Then advance again and as soon as the horse looks concerned again, stop until the horse seems to have relaxed, then advance again. Etc. So you’re always getting closer to the horse. Advancing could be inches at a time and could take 5 minutes or five days. Realizing that in each new session you start at the beginning, not where you left off.
@@epona9166 He's learning that he will get relief from pressure if he gives 2 eyes. She won't have to do that forever. But I can understand why you are saying that but there is a process and that's the first step. What the horse is learning is that his human is communicating to him in a clear way. Horses don't think like we do, nor do they think like dogs do. But he will learn quickly, VERY quickly, what she is asking for. Simply give her two eyes looking at her.
Superjob all round. What a delightfully joyful young lady. Testament to taking the time it takes: she’s a stoic lass sticking with her beautiful boy and finding routes to connect better 🙏🏼 Hat’s off to y’a lassie ❤
Learning alot from you, Ryan. Thanks so much. I hope the person who boards that sweet horse gets a heads-up to watch this. It's fascinating that as many things as all horses have in common, they're distinct individuals, too. So, you're right...they're like people. When I was younger, I rarely recognized the body signals from someone whose 'personal space' I'd inappropriately charged into. Now, I'm hyper-sensitive to body language. Hopefully, I will avoid becoming obsessed with watching for people licking and chewing, or getting ready to 'roll.' 😂
I have 3 pet dwarf Nigerian goat wethers (fixed males). They each have very different personalities and they treat me differently from how they treat my husband. I see many parallels to their nonverbal communication with these horses that you help. Thank you for showing me things to look for in their prey responses and possession posturing etc. As well as things to see about my intentions or my husband's alpha herd claiming space etc. It is wonderful. I think I will be just a bit better as their shepherd from things you teach. ❤
This is one of my fav videos youve made because i can instantly see what youre trying to relay for the horse. The horse in this video is a lot like me, lol. I understand more now at a core level. I love your approach!
Thank you so much! The end of the video with the 2 eyes in the stall was very helpful. For me the MOST valuable lesson was the straight line toward him in the arena, and the intention and energy approaching him. It was quite obvious he respected your clear communication and when she tried it - the bit of hesitancy and letting him remain too close without moving away before she swatted the flag was showing exactly where she needs to work. She has done so very well by him, and now working on these less clear communication points for her will make all the difference. You are so good at showing the small details that make a huge difference. Horses read us very effectively and learning their language is a life goal for me.
I love your gentle approach to people and horses. You make your training as easy to understand and replicate for the horses and owners as possible. Binging your videos and learning heaps!!
I think Sox is a bit of a character. Good for Beth treating him with patience and humour. I enjoyed watching Ryan handling him so well. So nice to see kindness and courtesy with Sox. Great video.
I immediately thought “what a character” watching. Hope his personality starts to shine through more as he gains more confidence because he sure can give you some laughs and smiles. ☺️
Your calmness and authoritarianism projects to these beautiful animals allowing them to know who is the leader and to respect you. The horse accepts you on your terms. And, you always have a way to teach the owners how to change or adjust their trai ing methods. Great job Ryan
He definitely feels safer with you Ryan. For non-horse people - horses need a herd leader to keep them safe. Ryan totally understands how to speak the horse language and the horses trust him even though they don’t know him as much as some of the other people. 💕💕
It’s so good to see how small the input is to make a huge change… I feel this also applies to people… Feel what you want, and you don’t have to say it. Act upon it!
Thank you for this excellent demonstration-- i have been asking around about the best way to approach a horse when first meeting him/her, and finally i have an answer! Thank you🥕🥕🥕
Absolutely love your approach, Ryan! I've been utilizing your methods to change my approach with my mare and am seeing immediate progress. So gratifying, and I so appreciate the way you break down the process on all levels. Thank you!
I love this video! My lesson horse is pretty dominant and I’m constantly trying to navigate how to read his body cues and maintain my energy and intention. It’s really helpful for me to see you break down each step and explain why you’re approaching each horse’s issue differently. Thanks!
My first time watching any of your videos and can certainly understand why people would follow you, I will be from now on. What a lovely boy Sox is and the young woman is the kind of owner every horse deserves, and yes the horse training world can be a difficult place to navigate so she was being really brave by asking for help.
From my experience, it's easier to work with animals that may show dominant aggression than ones who have fear aggression. Gorgeous horse and an interesting session!
I love these videos .. it help you learn so much about horses . . I never been around horses. I have a great love for horses .. They are so beautiful .
Haha... PET?! Yeah right, lol. Find apple crates, logs, upside down buckets, or get a leg up from another human child pasture accomplice. Covert Op Hop a horse. From my first look & introduction, to the horse, I was forever in love & drawn in like a magnet. It has always amazed me, regarding the horses in pastures, that allowed myself & other pesky chaps, to hang around & hang on & just be there, in their space, & of course, the ultimate plan, was to get a boost aboard & sit contentedly, for decades. I guess it was simply that we were on the same mental wavelength, as the horse of the day. No threat no sweat. Mutual trust agreement. We were very mindful of the horse's tolerance level. I recall that when the horses tired of us, we just knew. A gentle see ya later, by the horse. And Id bid farewell, as did the horses. Obviously, they weren't wild mustangs. But, I just innately knew what to do. Understood the horses mind, & body language. Mutual. Lol. Not just pet, but ride. No saddle no bridle. If there was a grouchy soul in the herd, I left it alone. Good old horses. They tell us everything. If we learn to listen.
@@privatemailcall6011 a friend's granddaughter is able to mount horses that haven't been saddle broken. She's dressed them up with all manner of crazy things. I think horses will make a lot of exceptions for a smaller child. Obviously she is supervised around them as the photos are posted, and videos. I've seen the development of an orphaned foal my friend reared. Foal was always around other horses so had socialisation around them. He still went through the biting stage but between my friend and his "aunt" he learned what was acceptable.
Yep. Lol. We all seem to have had our pasture pony moments. Actually, horsey moments. I was taught early on, by the Shetland ponies, to buzz off. Tough little ponies, that had aquired learned attitudes, caused by their many, pint sized, aggravating, side kicking, hand banging, screeching youngsters. Lol. The ponies could get rid of us, with body language. Not all Shetland ponies were bossy buckers, and nippers. Just the ones that had raised countless tiny rowdy cowboys. Lol. And, to reemphasize, we didn't approach the horses that didn't want us around. They told you right up front. We listened. But those wonderful old mares & geldings, who allowed us, who babysat us, who let us climb up, & simply sit on their backs, while they grazed, are forever in our hearts. I can still feel their body movement, when they stretch necks down, bite & pull the grasses, & continue to graze & grab & chomp every blade of yummy grass & clovers. And the steps they take, as they graze along. Just so very wonderful. Best friends bonding in those hours. Then, a free walk & ride back to the barn. Naked. Not even a halter & lead rope. Our horses were never turned out wearing halters. The halters were hung near the outgate. Good times!
A very helpful video emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal space -- and keeping a stick with you at all times! Take it into the stall with you! Giving you the stink eye is not an attack. I've been attacked and you have until the count of one (1) to get that stick up and attack back.
I trained k9 for real-life and death situations. Simply put ,I trained the bad boyz on the block. IF you don't think the behaviors are similar, then you will never get it .This guy is awesome. Watch and learn. I sure did.
This was really cool to watch. Horse's body language is a new thing for me. They look even more cute now that I'm starting to understand their minds. I really appreciate your dedication, you really are a professional!! 👏 He looks so calm and curious at the end of the video, like he really enjoyed your training!
Horses have feelings too. I have never been bitten by a horse a dog no animal. You have to talk nice to them. They follow me around. I respect them. You get what you give. Hello... 👋
Love your videos! You explain everything in an easy way and still explain the details. I have never seen anything so far that I disagree, never unessasery hars to the horses. I have learned so much from your videos and I keep learning. Greeting from Sweden!
Horses read our bodies better than we do, it's how they do most of their communication. He figured it out really quick what your "I mean business" posture was. He's a smart horse, maybe a little too smart, but not a bad one. Beautiful too!
@@ryanrosehorsemanship Ryan, this was a very good video. I've criticized some of your other ones (not following, they show up sometimes) if you haven't already take a look at Warwick Schiller's latest work. It will help you differentiate better between pressure/release and the trust building, "i see your concern, I'm present, i see your communication, I am going to keep you safe" methods. You could have gotten the 2 eyes much faster if you knew what made him look at you after you stepped back. Wish you would have explained the alpha subordinate issue around food and space better. Very few people really get that and confuse their horse with inconsistent action. This causes anxiety and can make a more assertive horse dangerous. I cringe when I hear trainers say to leave a horse alone when its eating and they excuse the alpha behavior ( ear pinning, snaking) over feed. Again, good video..
Back in the '90's I was gifted a nice little paint mare and the only request of the owner was to break and train the horse. My grandad was a real cowboy, but I wasn't, so I started learning everything I could about horses, reading everything I could about training and horse psychology. At the time I had two young boy's and it didn't take me long to realise that I could use everything I'm learning about training horses, on my kids.....Other than raising them in the church, it helped me greatly raising them, and it was one of the best things that ever happened, I called it "using horse psychology on your kids"....I found your vids a few days ago and I love them. And I don't even have a horse anymore, I'm a dirt bike guy, they're hard to train, and they try to kill me all the time.....🤣.
I don’t even have anything to do with horses…but I love watching this...with this kind of calm confidence,people can handle anything:-)Plus...you know...a horse,other animal or a child...they don't like just anybody☺️Who does,right?
2/2 ... It is also I find a good idea when in the herd to always walk were you look. If you do it enough horses seem to be happier knowing where you are going . The number of times I have gone into the herd to catch one horse. The other horses move out of my way and often one of the alpha horses will block the horse for me..."ACE" yep I am talking about you, Probably does help I usually reward this behaviour with an apple or carrot. Thanks Ryan for all your great videos.
Beautiful horse, caring owner - thank you for helping them. I have an 18 yr old Arab who is defensive. I have had him since he was 1.5 yrs old, and he has been defensive since I got him. He was one of 5 at the time, so he did not get enough attention with my riding/training time of only 1 day per week spread out over all them. Now with the older ones gone, he gets much more attention. But I have always struggled getting him to be comfortable and trusting. He is aggressive when I try to pet him, straighten his blanket, put his fly mask on, etc. If he is eating it is easier. If I give him a treat like some fresh grass, I can do almost anything that he normally threatens to bite or kick over. I am a gentle quiet respectful person and have tried so many things to get him over the defensiveness. I respect his bubble to a point, and then I just have to get something done. He is very cinchy as well. Yet, If I put his face in a bucket of fresh grass, I can cinch him fast without the threats - but once the grass is gone, he is back at it. Once I am up riding him, he is usually pretty good. He does not like to be touched much and I do the horse handshake, and talk to him allot without touching, but then I have to do something like put that blanket on and I fear that someday he may really hurt me bad. When he was young, he did bite me twice, and I reacted immediately by smacking him hard. He has kicked me once. And I reacted immediately as well. I cannot tell if those events made him not trust me long term or if they had no effect at all. He is 15'3" hands, tall and large bodied Arabian but on the bottom of the pecking order in the pasture. Now down to only 2 horses, and he is still on the bottom of the pecking order. I have tried desensitizing/sensitizing exercises, and he might be a little better for an hour, but no long term improvements. I am going to try the line exercise you show here and see if this makes a difference. I am so careful to not betray any trust he gives me, I feel apprehensive about correcting him. Open to suggestions here...
I've been watching your videos for a few months now. I dont even own a horse. I've been putting some of your horsemanship into practice with my dog. She's an anatolian pyrenees mix thats 10 months old and such a (n) (uncontrollable) ham. I've also been watching Caesar Milan, and putting what the two of you say together.. It's actually working. I'm just so impressed with your demeanor and understanding of a massive animal that I watch every video that populates in my feed with such curiosity. I've never thought of "asking" an animal to do what I want them to learn. I've been "telling, showing" what I want. There's a big difference. Thank you for your expertise and letting us know theres a different ideal in training. It helps me a lot. I know you won't read this, as you're really a popular trainer, but it makes me happy to say it anyway. Thank you!
Check out Tom Davis with "Upstate Canine Academy", his motto is "no bad dogs". I don't have dogs, not even really a dog person, but I love watching his videos. To me he is more clear and concise and better at creating a partnership with a dog than Cesar Millan. I know Cesar Millan is more sensationalized due to having had a TV show for years, so they are always going to hype up the situation to make the dog look super dangerous and therefore make Cesar look more remarkable, but I don't care for how domineering he comes across as being, especially in simple things.
These are my favorite kinds of horses to work with. I had a client last year that got a horse for their daughter, then got a horse for the wife, and plan to get a horse for the husband, no clue about horses whatsoever, got in over their heads with a horse that was nicely trained at one point but didn't do well with constant pressure and would show some aggression back, so it was dangerous for the daughter. Apparently I was too boring of a trainer for them, they didn't want to send the horse for training, only lessons 1x a week, and I went back to all ground work, no riding...so they fired me lol. Now the Dad reports to my husband regularly (they work together) about how hilarious it is that the horse gives them a little "hip check" and that he bites their sleeves when he wants treats from their pocket (which was an issue when I was there and I told them it's a simple solution, STOP feeding treats from your pockets and hands 🤷🏽♀️), and then proceeds to laugh about how he thinks that darn horse tore his chest muscles because he wasn't putting the saddle on "fast enough" and the horse reached around open mouthed and grabbed him by the arm and yanked him so hard he tore muscles. Hilarious! 🙄🤦🏽♀️ But what's really important is that they found a trainer that will indulge what they want to hear and do, just ignore everything the horse is telling you, saddle it up, trap it and hold it as hard as possible, toss your daughter on and let 'em go off down the road at a gallop!🤯 What do you do? 🤷🏽♀️
Hi You are a joy to watch and listen too. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better person. You are like my great uncle. He was phanominal with all animals. " you have to listen," he would say. Stay safe and groovy 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️W🇨🇦
Such an amazing teacher! Patient! Informative, knowledgeable, understanding, body language- so smart! Loved this! Thank you! So much value in this! ❤🐎❤️🐎❤️
I don’t own a horse. I don’t work with them. I have no reason to be watching this. And yet here I am in the middle of the night watching horse training videos
Working with horses, such as what he's doing here today can absolutely be applied to people in the work place for example so that's cool
Same here! This is so interesting to understand the psychology of a horse. Majestic animal that I admire yet fear it a little bit
Me too🤪
You never know :)
This was a very calming and intuitive video. I think anybody could enjoy it. Glad you did
I am the owner of Sox, and let me tell you, being videoed was a really hard thing for me to do, but I hope this can help someone else!
Sox is my heart horse and I am so thankful for Ryan showing me that this is something fixable and not something that we will just have to live with.
I’m very thankful and we work on this daily 5 minutes in his stall. Worth it for the change we are seeing.
I’ve worked with lots of horses and this was the first one that attacked me when I reprimanded a threatening kick, so yes…I was very scared of getting hurt! Thankful for professionals like Ryan!!!
Thank you, Beth. I really appreciate your willingness to let Ryan work with you and video the process. It’s helpful to all of us.
Thanks Beth for allowing your lovely horse to be videoed so we can all learn from it. You can tell basically he is a sweet horse! I have a mare that threatens to bite when being rugged, and I have worked with it, but it has never gotten better. I’m going to use Ryan’s methods on her ❤
@Beth June I giggled at the same parts as you did! Nice job breathing when you were walking the line and I love watching you focusing to create your bubble! You’re a great listener too. Thanks Beth and Ryan!
Thank you guys for the super positive comments! He really is an awesome horse! I got him with baggage and I love that I can help him feel even more comfortable now!
I totally understand how you feel. It takes a lot to put yourself out there like that. I did the same thing a month or so ago and called Ryan for help with a boarded horse and it was so worth it. Glad you saw an issue got help. Beautiful horse by the way!
I like how you work with the horse as well as the owner in a non-threatening manner. So many horsemen/women are condescending. You never are and are an excellent teacher!
Arrogant like dog breeders yet don't care about these animals usually.
@@Angelface11 100% they always remind me of Harry Potter's Aunt Marge. Elitist snobs, stables full of inbred animals with good 'breeding', will probably try to sell you a lame horse and then pretend that they didn't know a thing
So glad you were contacted about this horse. His owner did recognize the issue and was acceoting of getting help. Good timing! A misunderstanding of why a horse behaves a certain way can have a outcome! Great job!
Thanks
@Donna C. *accepting 🙂
I have a 13yr old that see’s horse language like you, instinctively learnt. She see’s her future in horse’s and their health and wellbeing. I am learning from both her and the horses she interacts with, we don’t own one, but she interacts with about 20 in two ‘herds’ as they are kept together not individually. It is amasing to be part of, I respect her balance and knowledge.
Fantastic! It means so much to have a parent see that raw talent and to support it in their kids. I found working with other people's horses invaluable for learning.
I like how you expect respect from the horse but also give him the same respect. Two way street. And how you speak to his owner without making her feel bad is a plus
He likes you because you’re a clear communicator. ❤. Another great video Ryan.
I appreciate that!
This, clear and no bs
@@ryanrosehorsemanship hi
You're a very good trainer, the horse is listening to your conversation with him.
I have a student with a 20 month Warmblood who is having issues referring to her leadership. Today she is coming for a lesson in which I will try the straight line technique.
Thank you sharing your knowledge!
There's nothing better than when your horse,or any pet, respects you and looks to you for guidance.
How they know he wasn´t sick...having bad sleep or migraine or pain, or lack of exercise or hormonal balance in body?
Did you watch the video?
Watch it then you'll realize that response was ridiculous 🙄
@@alaalfa8839 Exactly, the horse may have a toothache or any other intense pain , head, stomach, etc., but ignorant people think it's a horse's tantrum and not a health problem.
Ignorant people treat horses like machines and not as a living being, it's disgusting
There are several cases of horses that were having aggressive behavior because they feel a lot of pain, because they have health problems and when they were treated returned to normal, I hope people stop being ignorant and irresponsible and investigate the horse's health and stop thinking it is tantrum or that the horse is evil
Also great is when your horse comes to help you. One da mine came over as I headed to clean the water tub and removed the water heater , set it aside and started pulling on the rim to tip it with me to drain it. I was shocked how gently she took the wire in her lips and sets the heater down next to the tub like I usually do.
This was a really clear application of the "do less first" concept! The second stall training work was highly instructive for applying "do less first" and reading cues and applying correct timing for the use of pressure and release. Really effective. The penny dropped on the actual subtly of the concept. Thanks!
Pressure release was/is detrimental to the horse picking up on the 2 eyes concept. He has a perfect opportunity to use a non-dominance technique with his flag or if he's well tuned, his energy to get the horse's attention. It's hard to distinguish the two until you see it as a yoo-hoo, I'm here.. versus a look at me kind of thing.
@@audreye7078 I think the concept is far more subtle and useful than you do. Thanks for your interest in replying to me. Much appreciated.
@@rebeccalara5014 look at the difference.. watch some of Warwick Schiller's videos.. plus I've begun this non dominance journey years ago.. your timing on backing off from your horse is too late and reinforces his thinking that saying no with threats is ok.. the fact his demeanor changes totally once haltered is further proof of his confusion about who is leader and when.. it's classic you disobeyed my telling you so I'll discipline you.
Ryan's reaction to bop him was right on.. it was gently done as possible under the situation Ryan set up. He told the horse. "You don't get to threaten me like that." It would have been better to have set up the who's alpha outside over food when the horse has complete freedom to leave. Any restraint system raises the anxiety level in a horse until and unless you have earned their total trust to say they are worried and you give them time to think about it. Generally, the better the relationship, the more likely the horse will try to do what you ask.. You need to pay attention to the eyes, ears and tenseness before the horse has to get louder with pinning ears or snaking a threat.
Ryan saw it, but he didn't say if he wanted to provoke the reaction when the horse escalated the signal. Standing up to the horse only took once to let the horse know, this guy knows.. I won't try that again.
@@audreye7078 Thanks for the insightful reply. I saw the same interaction that you saw. Ultimately, we are mostly in agreement!
@@rebeccalara5014 thanks for your reply.
You truly have a gift, Ryan. 🐎 He is a beautiful boy with alot of potential. 🐎
I don't have a horse, never had a horse, I know nothing about horses. But I learn from loving your videos. Greetings from Australia.
I have nothing whatsoever to do with horses or farms and yet I am addicted to these videos lol
I really love your break down on everything Ryan , I usually pick holes in most Trainers methods but I respect everything you do with the horses , awesome work ! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🐴🦘
Awesome. Glad I passed 😊
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😂😂 We are in Australia also.
Mate, the thing I personally like about your teaching is the balance you present to teach not just the horse but the owners more so, so they can improve and build the relationship between themselves and the horse by getting into the horses head.
Experiencing, observing ‘herd’ dynamics is very educational. Exerting myself as dominant to a horse in a group (12) is interesting when that horse is already in a top spot of the hierarchy and approached me amongst the herd in a assertive manner but not aggressive, after a few moment’s, a mutual respect where that horse will ‘give in’ when I demand my own space. But his herd position, and mine, not changed.
One on one dynamics is totally different, which is a whole lesson always.
I see similarity between you and Monty Roberts, the way you both guide owners first and horses, to understand horse language.
Have you had connection with Monty Roberts ?
👆🏻 Well said!! 👏🏻
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Go Beth! Beth and Sox have such an awesome connection and it’s so cool that she tries so hard to figure out what’s triggering him ❤
@audreydragonflight7121 I did not see a positive connection at all, let alone an "awesome" one. The impression I got from the way Beth charged towards Sox and twice smashed the flag on the stall floor with loud slams she was either fearful or resentful of Sox. Possibly both. She had already said outside that she bet she knew what would make Sox angry. There was a lot of tension in her voice when she said that. This indicates that she DID KNOW what made him angry because she had already done behaviors that elicited his anger. The tension revealed that it had also most certainly elicited anger on her part.
Even in Ryan's presence Beth could not help but try to show Sox who's the boss. This made the dominant horse Sox want to contest the issue. I imagine she would have been even more overbearing at times when no one was observing their confrontations. No wonder the horse had tried to show her he could strike back and not put up with her desire to intimidate him and punish him when he rebelled.
The way the horse reacted to Ryan's firm flick on the nose when he tried to bite him followed by Ryan's obvious consideration and acknowledgement of the horse's need for space quickly resulted in the desired outcome shown by lip licking and even moving toward Ryan with his head down and ears forward indicating a desire to show admiration and respect.
Ryan purported that Beth was building rapport with Sox but he made sure to emphasize that there was a need to be polite, maintaining space and not forcing Sox to accept petting if he didn't want to. I believe he recognized it was Beth's ego that was a large part of the problem but was being tactful. He sensed that there was a lack of rapport which was the source of the horse's aggressive behavior but knew if he told that to Beth directly it would only make her ego problem worse.
It’s nice that she wants to do whatever is needed to have him learn manners. Thank you, Ryan, it’s so helpful to show different “problems” with solutions.
What a gorgeous boy Sox is! My stud had never offered to bite, but one day while I was bent down getting a scoop of feed for another horse, he reached over the fence and picked me up by the butt of my coveralls. I came up swinging fists mad as a knee jerk reaction. Hanging from a horse's mouth by your butt will do that to you. He let go and he never tried to nip me or anyone else again thankfully. If I remember right he was only a 2 year old at the time and so his hormones may have been affecting his thought process. I was happy to hear Ryan say he pops the body part doing the aggression as that was always my philosophy, but I caught a lot of grief from some over a little pop in the nose.
LOL! I had the same knee jerk reaction at a clinic when a woman's horse bit me. She may never speak to me again but the horse then asked nicely to have a conversation. I felt so badly for the poor horse. No one has truly acknowledged him in years. When we parted ways, he tried to follow me rather than her.
I learn so much with the little pieces of information you share. Like "asking" first before you touch a horse's head, and respecting if they say "no". I grew up with the "show 'em who's boss" mentality, and although I've come a long way, it is hard to break out of that initial conditioning. I always admire when people remain calm when working with a horse, especially one who might act somewhere aggressive.
Just as we're taught don't reach over a dog's head to pay it, go under first and let them smell you. Then touch if the dog doesn't back away.
Walking our dog on the beach some kids might ask first and reach over, luckily our boy loves kids, others ask first and then present the hand for the sniff first and go to rub his cheek which he loves, especially around his ears. Very rarely he will step away and not allow the touch. But if they pause and attempt again he's fine.
Usually if a kid asks to pat we will ask him to sit first. And there is almost always a treat at the end of it l.
The horse seems like a sweetie, he just wants his space is all. Great video!
I have to say the best part of the whole thing for me was the hope and excitement in Beth’s voice by the end. It is a fantastic feeling to be told you weren’t wrong to persevere and be given tools to move forward.
He seems like a sweet guy who just learned to get comfortable by telling people to get out of his space.. like a young horse who don't like the cinch for the first time and might try and reach around and bite to let you know they don't like the feeling.. and found he could get away when you had bear hands.. and did not run into a Elbow or two..
I'm a new subscriber and I just have to say how impressed I am how you work with horses and their humans. Really clear communication. Looking forward to watching more
Not sure how I ended up on Horse YT I don’t even own a horse but I learned a lot and enjoyed this. Subbed!
Used to ride at this facility, great people and horses. Never knew this horse had a problem he was well behaved under saddle
He didn't have problem.someone taught him to be this way in his stall by incorrectly responding to his don't do that signals. In horse interaction, the alpha will punish a subordinate who doesn't comply. This horse learned that the "attack" would back off people. Once haltered, "normal" hierarchy with people was the rule. Horses are way smarter than we think.
@@audreye7078 Thanks for getting this all sorted out. He's such a gorgeous horse!
@@jules8299 and he was really wanting to interact nicely. He seemed like such a sweet obliging soul except for that misunderstanding. Once Ryan told him that first time that he can't interact that way.. he simply thought about it and said ok.. you're the alpha then. Really seems like a smart steady horse.. no over reactions.
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God I love watching these!!! Ryan you are so good at explaining horse behavior to us YT surfers that aren't around horses!
Thank you for sharing this one! It has some really good points in it I can implement right away to my herd!
Glad it was helpful!
He's such a beautiful horse
When I was a child, I was mutilated by a horse that rushed up to me and bit me. I am glad the owner of this horse was smart enough to get help before a truly unfortunate incident occurred.
You’re an excellent teacher Ryan! I loved how you described the “bubble” & intentions. You’re truly gifted, thanks for sharing 😊
Just like with any animal, learning species specific body language and recognizing the animal as an individual is so important in training and solving behavioral issues. Great video!
Thank you so much for sharing your horse knowledge so I can read my horses better!
You're welcome!
You’re such a great and kind trainer! I love how you consider the horses needs as well as the persons!
I don’t have a horse but really enjoy watching you work with both the owners and the horses. So much can be used in everyday life in all our relationships
I'm super impressed by this horse's owner. She has such a good grasp of what's going on with him and is clearly devoted to making him the best he can be for the safety of all concerned. And you can see how well she's done in five years, because despite the biting quirk, he comes across as a very nice horse. This video did leave me hanging, though, because Ryan seems to be saying that continuing to do this 'approach-recogntion-retreat' thing will solve the problem. But in real life, she can't just retreat as soon as he acknowledges her. She would never get anything done. So.... what?
Once the horse learns it will become his default
@@debh3404 Hi. Ok what the horse is learning is that if he looks at the person, the person goes away. So where does that leave the person? Standing 8 feet away from the horse. It seems to me that if you want to work on being able to approach a horse without alarming him, you would approach and stop (not retreat) if the horse looked concerned - typically if horse raises his head or turns head away. Then advance again and as soon as the horse looks concerned again, stop until the horse seems to have relaxed, then advance again. Etc. So you’re always getting closer to the horse. Advancing could be inches at a time and could take 5 minutes or five days. Realizing that in each new session you start at the beginning, not where you left off.
@@epona9166 He's learning that he will get relief from pressure if he gives 2 eyes. She won't have to do that forever. But I can understand why you are saying that but there is a process and that's the first step. What the horse is learning is that his human is communicating to him in a clear way. Horses don't think like we do, nor do they think like dogs do. But he will learn quickly, VERY quickly, what she is asking for. Simply give her two eyes looking at her.
Superjob all round. What a delightfully joyful young lady. Testament to taking the time it takes: she’s a stoic lass sticking with her beautiful boy and finding routes to connect better 🙏🏼 Hat’s off to y’a lassie ❤
Learning alot from you, Ryan. Thanks so much. I hope the person who boards that sweet horse gets a heads-up to watch this. It's fascinating that as many things as all horses have in common, they're distinct individuals, too. So, you're right...they're like people. When I was younger, I rarely recognized the body signals from someone whose 'personal space' I'd inappropriately charged into. Now, I'm hyper-sensitive to body language. Hopefully, I will avoid becoming obsessed with watching for people licking and chewing, or getting ready to 'roll.' 😂
Ryan really liked your explanation and demonstration of the energy . . and walk the line . . all my horses need it . .
Thank you again . .VAl
I have 3 pet dwarf Nigerian goat wethers (fixed males). They each have very different personalities and they treat me differently from how they treat my husband. I see many parallels to their nonverbal communication with these horses that you help. Thank you for showing me things to look for in their prey responses and possession posturing etc. As well as things to see about my intentions or my husband's alpha herd claiming space etc. It is wonderful. I think I will be just a bit better as their shepherd from things you teach. ❤
This is one of my fav videos youve made because i can instantly see what youre trying to relay for the horse. The horse in this video is a lot like me, lol.
I understand more now at a core level.
I love your approach!
Thank you so much! The end of the video with the 2 eyes in the stall was very helpful. For me the MOST valuable lesson was the straight line toward him in the arena, and the intention and energy approaching him. It was quite obvious he respected your clear communication and when she tried it - the bit of hesitancy and letting him remain too close without moving away before she swatted the flag was showing exactly where she needs to work. She has done so very well by him, and now working on these less clear communication points for her will make all the difference.
You are so good at showing the small details that make a huge difference. Horses read us very effectively and learning their language is a life goal for me.
Great video. This horse is misunderstood and Ryan is just what this handsome horse and the owner needed! I see a bright future for both!
I love your gentle approach to people and horses. You make your training as easy to understand and replicate for the horses and owners as possible. Binging your videos and learning heaps!!
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The horse whisper great job i'm very thankful you share these videos .
Excellent work!!
Thanks a lot!
I think Sox is a bit of a character. Good for Beth treating him with patience and humour. I enjoyed watching Ryan handling him so well. So nice to see kindness and courtesy with Sox. Great video.
I immediately thought “what a character” watching. Hope his personality starts to shine through more as he gains more confidence because he sure can give you some laughs and smiles. ☺️
He came over to show you respect.... That's the feeling I get ☺️
Your calmness and authoritarianism projects to these beautiful animals allowing them to know who is the leader and to respect you. The horse accepts you on your terms. And, you always have a way to teach the owners how to change or adjust their trai ing methods. Great job Ryan
Solid advise,love your work.
Giddy up!
He definitely feels safer with you Ryan. For non-horse people - horses need a herd leader to keep them safe. Ryan totally understands how to speak the horse language and the horses trust him even though they don’t know him as much as some of the other people. 💕💕
Think like a horse. Rick Gore. Natural horsemanship. Happy new year.
It’s so good to see how small the input is to make a huge change… I feel this also applies to people… Feel what you want, and you don’t have to say it. Act upon it!
Thank you for this excellent demonstration-- i have been asking around about the best way to approach a horse when first meeting him/her, and finally i have an answer! Thank you🥕🥕🥕
Great work both owner and you👍
Thanks 👍
Absolutely love your approach, Ryan! I've been utilizing your methods to change my approach with my mare and am seeing immediate progress. So gratifying, and I so appreciate the way you break down the process on all levels. Thank you!
I love this video! My lesson horse is pretty dominant and I’m constantly trying to navigate how to read his body cues and maintain my energy and intention. It’s really helpful for me to see you break down each step and explain why you’re approaching each horse’s issue differently. Thanks!
Beautiful horse! Love the blaze on his face!
My first time watching any of your videos and can certainly understand why people would follow you, I will be from now on. What a lovely boy Sox is and the young woman is the kind of owner every horse deserves, and yes the horse training world can be a difficult place to navigate so she was being really brave by asking for help.
This is fascinating to watch. I know nothing about horses and this is riveting. Seems like a superpower.
Nicely done...you gained his respect...in the end his looking at you with both eyes was great.
From my experience, it's easier to work with animals that may show dominant aggression than ones who have fear aggression. Gorgeous horse and an interesting session!
I love these videos .. it help you learn so much about horses . . I never been around horses. I have a great love for horses .. They are so beautiful .
I have watched a LOT of trainers through the years. THIS guy knows his stuff . You my sir have my respect.
As a former kid who would pet random horses in pastures, I sincerely apologize hahaha.
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honestly this is completely fine SO LONG AS you can read horse behavior or could read it like when to back off or leave a horse alone
Haha... PET?! Yeah right, lol. Find apple crates, logs, upside down buckets, or get a leg up from another human child pasture accomplice. Covert Op Hop a horse. From my first look & introduction, to the horse, I was forever in love & drawn in like a magnet. It has always amazed me, regarding the horses in pastures, that allowed myself & other pesky chaps, to hang around & hang on & just be there, in their space, & of course, the ultimate plan, was to get a boost aboard & sit contentedly, for decades. I guess it was simply that we were on the same mental wavelength, as the horse of the day. No threat no sweat. Mutual trust agreement. We were very mindful of the horse's tolerance level. I recall that when the horses tired of us, we just knew. A gentle see ya later, by the horse. And Id bid farewell, as did the horses. Obviously, they weren't wild mustangs. But, I just innately knew what to do. Understood the horses mind, & body language. Mutual. Lol. Not just pet, but ride. No saddle no bridle. If there was a grouchy soul in the herd, I left it alone. Good old horses. They tell us everything. If we learn to listen.
@@privatemailcall6011 a friend's granddaughter is able to mount horses that haven't been saddle broken. She's dressed them up with all manner of crazy things. I think horses will make a lot of exceptions for a smaller child.
Obviously she is supervised around them as the photos are posted, and videos. I've seen the development of an orphaned foal my friend reared. Foal was always around other horses so had socialisation around them. He still went through the biting stage but between my friend and his "aunt" he learned what was acceptable.
Yep. Lol. We all seem to have had our pasture pony moments. Actually, horsey moments. I was taught early on, by the Shetland ponies, to buzz off. Tough little ponies, that had aquired learned attitudes, caused by their many, pint sized, aggravating, side kicking, hand banging, screeching youngsters. Lol. The ponies could get rid of us, with body language. Not all Shetland ponies were bossy buckers, and nippers. Just the ones that had raised countless tiny rowdy cowboys. Lol. And, to reemphasize, we didn't approach the horses that didn't want us around. They told you right up front. We listened. But those wonderful old mares & geldings, who allowed us, who babysat us, who let us climb up, & simply sit on their backs, while they grazed, are forever in our hearts. I can still feel their body movement, when they stretch necks down, bite & pull the grasses, & continue to graze & grab & chomp every blade of yummy grass & clovers. And the steps they take, as they graze along. Just so very wonderful. Best friends bonding in those hours. Then, a free walk & ride back to the barn. Naked. Not even a halter & lead rope. Our horses were never turned out wearing halters. The halters were hung near the outgate. Good times!
Another awesome video love watching her while you work with these horses truly amazing
sort of a dangerous situation! understatement of the year!
Ahh I see this horse has trained his person and people around him well 😂 good stuff! I’ve never seen you’re videos before, glad it was recommended!
A very helpful video emphasizing the importance of maintaining personal space -- and keeping a stick with you at all times! Take it into the stall with you! Giving you the stink eye is not an attack. I've been attacked and you have until the count of one (1) to get that stick up and attack back.
I trained k9 for real-life and death situations. Simply put ,I trained the bad boyz on the block. IF you don't think the behaviors are similar, then you will never get it .This guy is awesome. Watch and learn. I sure did.
This was really interesting, learning about horse body language, though I just have to add that that horse is stunningly beautiful!!!
Great teaching technique. You are so professional. I enjoy watching you work.
What a fantastic horse! He just found the right people trainer..
Nice job!
This was really cool to watch. Horse's body language is a new thing for me. They look even more cute now that I'm starting to understand their minds. I really appreciate your dedication, you really are a professional!! 👏 He looks so calm and curious at the end of the video, like he really enjoyed your training!
ahh nice. Great to connect to an animal and gain trust and friendship . Thanks
Horses have feelings too.
I have never been bitten by a horse a dog no animal.
You have to talk nice to them.
They follow me around.
I respect them.
You get what you give.
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Happy new year to you all folks! Amazing work as always!
Same to you!
Enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing!
That was perhaps one of the most fascinating lessons. The subtilties!
Love your videos! You explain everything in an easy way and still explain the details. I have never seen anything so far that I disagree, never unessasery hars to the horses. I have learned so much from your videos and I keep learning. Greeting from Sweden!
Need to appreciate this lady wanting to learn and to make the horse better rather then getting rid of it. That horse is smart and will learn. Good job
Horses read our bodies better than we do, it's how they do most of their communication. He figured it out really quick what your "I mean business" posture was. He's a smart horse, maybe a little too smart, but not a bad one. Beautiful too!
Awesome stuff👍👍
Thanks
@@ryanrosehorsemanship Ryan, this was a very good video. I've criticized some of your other ones (not following, they show up sometimes) if you haven't already take a look at Warwick Schiller's latest work. It will help you differentiate better between pressure/release and the trust building, "i see your concern, I'm present, i see your communication, I am going to keep you safe" methods. You could have gotten the 2 eyes much faster if you knew what made him look at you after you stepped back.
Wish you would have explained the alpha subordinate issue around food and space better. Very few people really get that and confuse their horse with inconsistent action. This causes anxiety and can make a more assertive horse dangerous.
I cringe when I hear trainers say to leave a horse alone when its eating and they excuse the alpha behavior ( ear pinning, snaking) over feed.
Again, good video..
This guy rocks, excellent coaching and explanations.
What a gorgeous horse, just beautiful!
He is such a beautiful horse and very smart
Back in the '90's I was gifted a nice little paint mare and the only request of the owner was to break and train the horse. My grandad was a real cowboy, but I wasn't, so I started learning everything I could about horses, reading everything I could about training and horse psychology. At the time I had two young boy's and it didn't take me long to realise that I could use everything I'm learning about training horses, on my kids.....Other than raising them in the church, it helped me greatly raising them, and it was one of the best things that ever happened, I called it "using horse psychology on your kids"....I found your vids a few days ago and I love them. And I don't even have a horse anymore, I'm a dirt bike guy, they're hard to train, and they try to kill me all the time.....🤣.
I don’t even have anything to do with horses…but I love watching this...with this kind of calm confidence,people can handle anything:-)Plus...you know...a horse,other animal or a child...they don't like just anybody☺️Who does,right?
Great job training the horse.
2/2 ... It is also I find a good idea when in the herd to always walk were you look. If you do it enough horses seem to be happier knowing where you are going . The number of times I have gone into the herd to catch one horse. The other horses move out of my way and often one of the alpha horses will block the horse for me..."ACE" yep I am talking about you, Probably does help I usually reward this behaviour with an apple or carrot. Thanks Ryan for all your great videos.
Beautiful horse, caring owner - thank you for helping them. I have an 18 yr old Arab who is defensive. I have had him since he was 1.5 yrs old, and he has been defensive since I got him. He was one of 5 at the time, so he did not get enough attention with my riding/training time of only 1 day per week spread out over all them. Now with the older ones gone, he gets much more attention. But I have always struggled getting him to be comfortable and trusting. He is aggressive when I try to pet him, straighten his blanket, put his fly mask on, etc. If he is eating it is easier. If I give him a treat like some fresh grass, I can do almost anything that he normally threatens to bite or kick over. I am a gentle quiet respectful person and have tried so many things to get him over the defensiveness. I respect his bubble to a point, and then I just have to get something done. He is very cinchy as well. Yet, If I put his face in a bucket of fresh grass, I can cinch him fast without the threats - but once the grass is gone, he is back at it. Once I am up riding him, he is usually pretty good. He does not like to be touched much and I do the horse handshake, and talk to him allot without touching, but then I have to do something like put that blanket on and I fear that someday he may really hurt me bad. When he was young, he did bite me twice, and I reacted immediately by smacking him hard. He has kicked me once. And I reacted immediately as well. I cannot tell if those events made him not trust me long term or if they had no effect at all. He is 15'3" hands, tall and large bodied Arabian but on the bottom of the pecking order in the pasture. Now down to only 2 horses, and he is still on the bottom of the pecking order. I have tried desensitizing/sensitizing exercises, and he might be a little better for an hour, but no long term improvements. I am going to try the line exercise you show here and see if this makes a difference. I am so careful to not betray any trust he gives me, I feel apprehensive about correcting him. Open to suggestions here...
I've been watching your videos for a few months now. I dont even own a horse. I've been putting some of your horsemanship into practice with my dog. She's an anatolian pyrenees mix thats 10 months old and such a (n) (uncontrollable) ham. I've also been watching Caesar Milan, and putting what the two of you say together.. It's actually working. I'm just so impressed with your demeanor and understanding of a massive animal that I watch every video that populates in my feed with such curiosity. I've never thought of "asking" an animal to do what I want them to learn. I've been "telling, showing" what I want. There's a big difference. Thank you for your expertise and letting us know theres a different ideal in training. It helps me a lot. I know you won't read this, as you're really a popular trainer, but it makes me happy to say it anyway. Thank you!
Check out Tom Davis with "Upstate Canine Academy", his motto is "no bad dogs". I don't have dogs, not even really a dog person, but I love watching his videos. To me he is more clear and concise and better at creating a partnership with a dog than Cesar Millan. I know Cesar Millan is more sensationalized due to having had a TV show for years, so they are always going to hype up the situation to make the dog look super dangerous and therefore make Cesar look more remarkable, but I don't care for how domineering he comes across as being, especially in simple things.
Try watching The Dog Daddy. He's really amazing at how he teaches a scared antagonistic dog to trust and obey
Wow did you see how smooth he put on the halter (?) over his face!? He is attuned in a special way.
These are my favorite kinds of horses to work with. I had a client last year that got a horse for their daughter, then got a horse for the wife, and plan to get a horse for the husband, no clue about horses whatsoever, got in over their heads with a horse that was nicely trained at one point but didn't do well with constant pressure and would show some aggression back, so it was dangerous for the daughter. Apparently I was too boring of a trainer for them, they didn't want to send the horse for training, only lessons 1x a week, and I went back to all ground work, no riding...so they fired me lol. Now the Dad reports to my husband regularly (they work together) about how hilarious it is that the horse gives them a little "hip check" and that he bites their sleeves when he wants treats from their pocket (which was an issue when I was there and I told them it's a simple solution, STOP feeding treats from your pockets and hands 🤷🏽♀️), and then proceeds to laugh about how he thinks that darn horse tore his chest muscles because he wasn't putting the saddle on "fast enough" and the horse reached around open mouthed and grabbed him by the arm and yanked him so hard he tore muscles. Hilarious! 🙄🤦🏽♀️ But what's really important is that they found a trainer that will indulge what they want to hear and do, just ignore everything the horse is telling you, saddle it up, trap it and hold it as hard as possible, toss your daughter on and let 'em go off down the road at a gallop!🤯 What do you do? 🤷🏽♀️
Great lesson thank you!
I always learn something in your videos, Ty
This is awesome I’ve always wanted to work with horses and learn them but I’ve always been stuck at my warehouse job lol. Welcome to Pennsylvania
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You are a joy to watch and listen too. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better person.
You are like my great uncle.
He was phanominal with all animals. " you have to listen," he would say.
Stay safe and groovy
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Such an amazing teacher! Patient! Informative, knowledgeable, understanding, body language- so smart! Loved this! Thank you! So much value in this!
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Such a handsome horse he looks like he's got a skull mask and his mane is so emo 😆 super cute.
Wonderful lesson !