You can now get the double DVD set that explains everything in detail includinging tapping from the ground, and tapping from the saddle. This is truly amazing and has help our horses completely relax and break up long standing resistances and tension. These were things I thought previously not possible. Get your copy from Xenophon Press
Thanks for the video- I heard of the technique years ago, but never had a good description or visual. This could be worked in very well with ground work I already do.
Hateful comments, gee folks. If it works and doesn't harm the horse, try it. If you find it silly or it doesn't work for you, move on and save your foul language. BTW you can make your own stick out of an old crop. Not much lost.
if you dont want to use this method then that is fine but no need to be such haters. guess you all are experts on various methods of training????? i say if it works then go for it- if it doesnt then go to another method. horses are all different and takes different strokes for different folks. so quit being so damn nasty and move on.
they need to understand when a horse get comfortable with what your doing they will drop there head to let you know they are accepting what your doing, be it rubbing them, picking up their feet, asking them to move, a high headed horse mean something has him alert, scared, I don't need to tap him to get his head down
CLASSICAL horsemanship was developed centuries ago, slowly refined and contains the absolute best means of communication to the horse. People, try an educated approach not a gimmick!
The first person to ever ride a horse was probably accused of using gimmicks too, ropes, halters, saddles, bits, all tools aka gimmicks. Just because something is centuries old, doesn't mean best for the horse, and just because you can, doesn't mean you should. My breed used to work in mines and ride or pack up to 200 miles a week; I don't plan to repeat the past. That being said, a combo of old and new, it doesn't matter as long as the goal of a safe ride is achieved in whatever your discipline is or is not. And assuming it's the best for the horse's mind and health. Use what works best for those involved. Otherwise, don't concern yourself if you think what others do is nonsense.
haha, this is actually quite funny. "the horse eventually ignores it" so its going to relax now its ignoring the fact its being hit with a fucking foam ball.
The horse is conditioned to lower the head ... he (the person in the video) is pulling the head down when tapping ... this has nothing to do with "natural" behaviour - it is simply a "training" method ... AND not a very horse friendly one!
Um, so this is just training a horse to respond to a stick? Can't it be taught without the stick or tapping? Can't you just avoid giving people your money for ridiculous shit by training and listening to your horse?
They aren't asking for money though...it's just a strategy that works for them, and perhaps there are trainers that do this and charge a fee. Lessons and training is expensive NO matter what tack or technique is applied. Everyone is out to make a living if they do this full time.
Absurd. What's shown is a lot of really bad equitation by itself or combined with poor horsemanship. Save money and time in the long run: skip the exorbitantly priced trademarked "endo stick" and the book and the DVDs. Learn to ride well and respect the horse's intelligence. One's horse will be calm, willing, obedient and grateful.
You can now get the double DVD set that explains everything in detail includinging tapping from the ground, and tapping from the saddle. This is truly amazing and has help our horses completely relax and break up long standing resistances and tension. These were things I thought previously not possible. Get your copy from Xenophon Press
I LUV THIS !! Can't wait to try it, and in all manner of circumstances, loading, trails, and at horse shows.. #Brilliant
has worked wonders with my very tense and high headed saddlebred mare- she is now relaxed and being easier to work with.
Thanks for the video- I heard of the technique years ago, but never had a good description or visual. This could be worked in very well with ground work I already do.
Hateful comments, gee folks. If it works and doesn't harm the horse, try it. If you find it silly or it doesn't work for you, move on and save your foul language. BTW you can make your own stick out of an old crop. Not much lost.
if you dont want to use this method then that is fine but no need to be such haters. guess you all are experts on various methods of training????? i say if it works then go for it- if it doesnt then go to another method. horses are all different and takes different strokes for different folks. so quit being so damn nasty and move on.
Technically, you could be abusive or destructive and get the same results, it doesn't mean its right.
You can teach a horse to lower its neck (or to do whatever you like) in a responce to any trigger, e.g. clicking or a particular word...
Frau Pompeed, you are right. "Learn to ride" is the only way.
they need to understand when a horse get comfortable with what your doing they will drop there head to let you know they are accepting what your doing, be it rubbing them, picking up their feet, asking them to move, a high headed horse mean something has him alert, scared, I don't need to tap him to get his head down
Where do I buy the endo-stick from?
CLASSICAL horsemanship was developed centuries ago, slowly refined and contains the absolute best means of communication to the horse. People, try an educated approach not a gimmick!
The first person to ever ride a horse was probably accused of using gimmicks too, ropes, halters, saddles, bits, all tools aka gimmicks. Just because something is centuries old, doesn't mean best for the horse, and just because you can, doesn't mean you should. My breed used to work in mines and ride or pack up to 200 miles a week; I don't plan to repeat the past. That being said, a combo of old and new, it doesn't matter as long as the goal of a safe ride is achieved in whatever your discipline is or is not. And assuming it's the best for the horse's mind and health. Use what works best for those involved. Otherwise, don't concern yourself if you think what others do is nonsense.
that presure and relice
haha, this is actually quite funny. "the horse eventually ignores it" so its going to relax now its ignoring the fact its being hit with a fucking foam ball.
It's not being "hit" it's being tapped..BIG diff.
The horse is conditioned to lower the head ... he (the person in the video) is pulling the head down when tapping ... this has nothing to do with "natural" behaviour - it is simply a "training" method ... AND not a very horse friendly one!
Um, so this is just training a horse to respond to a stick? Can't it be taught without the stick or tapping? Can't you just avoid giving people your money for ridiculous shit by training and listening to your horse?
They aren't asking for money though...it's just a strategy that works for them, and perhaps there are trainers that do this and charge a fee. Lessons and training is expensive NO matter what tack or technique is applied. Everyone is out to make a living if they do this full time.
Absurd. What's shown is a lot of really bad equitation by itself or combined with poor horsemanship. Save money and time in the long run: skip the exorbitantly priced trademarked "endo stick" and the book and the DVDs. Learn to ride well and respect the horse's intelligence. One's horse will be calm, willing, obedient and grateful.
I'm sorry but this is ridiculous!