We had one horse with the same problem and it turned out to be the Horse's vision. The Horse was taking the different shade on the ground as a HOLE in the ground. But, once we she the Horse that it was safe by walking out into the middle of the tarp and holding the lead letting the horse see that we were walking across the tarp the horse approached the tarp slowly and then crossed the tarp. It's a matter of trust.
This is exactly what happened with my horse. Luckily, he trusted me enough to have me lead him. He was a little more worried when I rode. And he would just stop when he was unsure, instead of shying. He was just diagnosed with moon blindness. I’m working on verbal cues, which is working well.
My horse had a neck issue from pulling back and was spooking at everything, but after a visit to the Chiro it got better. I'm guessing Tim would know if that was it. I will say it did not look like this.
Great video and advice. Patience and going slow is key. My horse learns by breaking anything new into small parts. He is food driven and after 2 or 3 times with a treat or food he will do it until he thinks it is his idea. The tarp was scary but as soon as he saw Mom go over it and not die he did it. We did it on the ground until he was confident and then did it under saddle. He knows when I am unsure or unconfident but if I can do it he can do it too. We are an old married couple and we trust each other after almost 9 years together. I have his back and he has mine.
Man, she's a tough one! Funny how some have real blocks on some objects and handle others in stride. My newest one plays with tarps but is terrified to step through a kiddy pool and had real difficulty going over things like tree sections and telephone poles. We still haven't conquered the pool but I don't have one to work with at my place yet.
I have one with the same problem. I solved it accidentally when a younger horse pushed her way into the round pen. The young horse was not scared of anything and stood right in the middle of the tarp. My spooky horse watched and followed the young horse right onto it. Now she doesn't have a problem with tarps. Easiest solve ever.
Working with food can be soo helpful in cases like that - a horse that chews can't hold his breath, and it helps them to stay in the parasympatic nervous system.
We had one horse with the same problem and it turned out to be the Horse's vision. The Horse was taking the different shade on the ground as a HOLE in the ground. But, once we she the Horse that it was safe by walking out into the middle of the tarp and holding the lead letting the horse see that we were walking across the tarp the horse approached the tarp slowly and then crossed the tarp. It's a matter of trust.
This is exactly what happened with my horse. Luckily, he trusted me enough to have me lead him. He was a little more worried when I rode. And he would just stop when he was unsure, instead of shying. He was just diagnosed with moon blindness. I’m working on verbal cues, which is working well.
My horse had a neck issue from pulling back and was spooking at everything, but after a visit to the Chiro it got better. I'm guessing Tim would know if that was it. I will say it did not look like this.
Lovely,patience and compassion, good job both❤
Great video and advice. Patience and going slow is key. My horse learns by breaking anything new into small parts. He is food driven and after 2 or 3 times with a treat or food he will do it until he thinks it is his idea. The tarp was scary but as soon as he saw Mom go over it and not die he did it. We did it on the ground until he was confident and then did it under saddle. He knows when I am unsure or unconfident but if I can do it he can do it too. We are an old married couple and we trust each other after almost 9 years together. I have his back and he has mine.
Years ago I used to feed them on things
Plywood, tarp, even a big sheet of metal that was safe
love the horses having a fight in back round and the kitty like ohh nice big litter box here ! nice work interesting to watch
19:14 - I couldn't help but get a chuckle out of the cat using the area as its own personal litter box.
Man, she's a tough one! Funny how some have real blocks on some objects and handle others in stride. My newest one plays with tarps but is terrified to step through a kiddy pool and had real difficulty going over things like tree sections and telephone poles. We still haven't conquered the pool but I don't have one to work with at my place yet.
Thanks Tim. Patience is so hard for us.
Robert did outstanding with her, really well guiding her but letting her make up her mind.
Great video - thank you - Tabor City, NC
I have one with the same problem. I solved it accidentally when a younger horse pushed her way into the round pen. The young horse was not scared of anything and stood right in the middle of the tarp. My spooky horse watched and followed the young horse right onto it. Now she doesn't have a problem with tarps. Easiest solve ever.
Working with food can be soo helpful in cases like that - a horse that chews can't hold his breath, and it helps them to stay in the parasympatic nervous system.
What if you put some shavings on the tarp
Not covered completely
Just to blend with floor
Could the horse just not be the brightest bulb on the string? 😂 But seriously? 🤷♂️
I do think that, just didn't say it on video.
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