This is amazing. I have a very anxious horse who is on stall rest due to an injury right now. She was challenging to handle when she was well and turned out all day, and downright scary when she is dealing with pain and pent up energy. Began using these techniques and I can’t believe the results, not only for her, but for me as well. Rather than experiencing frustration, fear, and anxiety when we are together we are BOTH having a more peaceful and joyful experience (not to mention safer). Thank you!
Lovely work. I can’t find the reference anywhere, but somewhere I read or saw that cocking a hindleg is part of the calming signaling/self soothing process of coming down. I think this is a perfect example because he does it for a moment but can’t hold that. Like when we get cut off driving in traffic, we don’t just take a deep breath and instantly feel zen. It takes a few breaths or shifting in the seat to dissipate that tension and it also lets the passenger know that you’re not overwhelmed or emotionally volatile. I see too many training videos where the horse will rest a hind foot and be declared completely calm. It’s helpful to see how you integrated movement to help him emotionally regulate.
Often a hind leg resting is actually ready for action. If the head is up it is more likely he is resting his leg so it will take less time to flee. If his head is low and eye and muzzle soft then resting. If head low leg resting and nose wrinkled eyes bland then that could be shut down. Hope that helps
I’m one of your keen beans. 😬 I really enjoy listening to you talk and explain your rationale. And who doesn’t want a nice calm life? I love watching the good training going on on this channel. I also appreciate your honesty in your videos where you state, for example, you’ve asked too much, too soon. It’s usually us, isn’t it? I also use the deep sigh too for “settle”, or “lower head”, or “calm the buck down, woncha?”. It’s a great cue to have at your disposal! If people could only see how pairing behaviours with nice things increases the discretionary effort one hundred fold that hosses give us. I’m doing the sport of *extreme ironing* atm, and am binge watching your TH-cam 😂😂😂
great stuff. I didn't realise horses could be like dogs and come when they were called without a bucket of food in your hand. I do see you feed him though
All animals will repeat behaviours that *work* for them…the key is that they come knowing if they choose leave they can…the behaviour is just shaped from there. After a while, they get such good *feels* from being round you, they choose to stay. Autonomy is a massive reinforcer - having control over your own outcomes is huge. The horse quickly learns that his behaviour is his super power…it allows him to access all the great things he wants.
The repeat of the exercise at the end was a good idea, but i feel that being able to hear your verbal communications with Bertie would have been better than tinkly plinky plonky piano music.
Also, with the round penning, you’re not standing behind the driveline so you’re not pushing the horse forward the horses will still be difficult under the saddle
Yes, you are totally right i am not behind the driving line because i am not driving the horse he is following my finger because he has been rewarded for following my finger. I am using his natural seeking emotion to get movement. Traditionally we use something a horse wants to move away from to get them to move. Here I have rewarded him for moving forward so he will have a different feeling behind the movement. Hence even though he is stressed and I haven't seen him for 6 months he wants to come over to me because all past interactions with him have made him feel good. I hope that helps 🐎💕🐎
Very yoga style of horse training you rewarding him when you shouldn’t be you’re stepping back too much. He’s constantly in your space. Yes eventually you do get the job done but what’s gonna happen? One day when you don’t have the treats people don’t understand you can’t bribe horses into being good horses. They have to want to be good horses not for bribery you can’t treat them like children.
Reward based training changes horses emotions so once they feel good about something you no longer have to treat the horses. Like any training if done badly you will have horse that is difficult to handle. With this training if done well it will change horses lives for the better. This horse is now with an international rider and is progressing very well. You might want to look at my website www.conniecolfox.com as it will show you that people riding at Olympic level have used me to help them with issues with their horses. I totally understand how you feel as I probably would have felt like you 30 years ago. Learning new things and being open to new ideas can be more challenging than sticking with what you know. I imagine you are having a lot of success with your training so haven't had to look outside the box and this isn't for everyone. I appriecate your comments as they really are open to debate.
This is amazing. I have a very anxious horse who is on stall rest due to an injury right now. She was challenging to handle when she was well and turned out all day, and downright scary when she is dealing with pain and pent up energy. Began using these techniques and I can’t believe the results, not only for her, but for me as well. Rather than experiencing frustration, fear, and anxiety when we are together we are BOTH having a more peaceful and joyful experience (not to mention safer). Thank you!
This is so lovely to hear, thank you so much for your comment 💕🐎🍃
You are so fluid and calm in your training. Thank you!!
Thanks v much for watching 🩷🐎🩷
Good job ❤😊🎉
Thank you 🐎💕🐎
Beautiful connection and approach. Very meaningful, brief session and softly to the point. Splendid Connie!! ❤
great I hope you gain something from these videos for your Arabs
Wow this is impressive.
Tnank you, it was lovely he was so connected after being away for a while🐴💕
he moves so beautifully and graceful, he looks very young
He is stunning isn't he. He was 4 in this video
Tellement intéressant et tellement plus juste pour le cheval , prendre en compte les émotions du cheval. J admire votre travail ❤
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. J'ai la chance d'aimer passer du temps avec les chevaux.
Lovely work. I can’t find the reference anywhere, but somewhere I read or saw that cocking a hindleg is part of the calming signaling/self soothing process of coming down. I think this is a perfect example because he does it for a moment but can’t hold that. Like when we get cut off driving in traffic, we don’t just take a deep breath and instantly feel zen. It takes a few breaths or shifting in the seat to dissipate that tension and it also lets the passenger know that you’re not overwhelmed or emotionally volatile. I see too many training videos where the horse will rest a hind foot and be declared completely calm. It’s helpful to see how you integrated movement to help him emotionally regulate.
Often a hind leg resting is actually ready for action. If the head is up it is more likely he is resting his leg so it will take less time to flee. If his head is low and eye and muzzle soft then resting. If head low leg resting and nose wrinkled eyes bland then that could be shut down. Hope that helps
I’m one of your keen beans. 😬 I really enjoy listening to you talk and explain your rationale. And who doesn’t want a nice calm life? I love watching the good training going on on this channel. I also appreciate your honesty in your videos where you state, for example, you’ve asked too much, too soon. It’s usually us, isn’t it? I also use the deep sigh too for “settle”, or “lower head”, or “calm the buck down, woncha?”. It’s a great cue to have at your disposal! If people could only see how pairing behaviours with nice things increases the discretionary effort one hundred fold that hosses give us. I’m doing the sport of *extreme ironing* atm, and am binge watching your TH-cam 😂😂😂
Ha love it. So happy I am making that ironing less of a chore. You speak much more clearly than me. I bumble along🐎💕⭐️
great stuff. I didn't realise horses could be like dogs and come when they were called without a bucket of food in your hand. I do see you feed him though
yes we use food as a reward but not often as a lure and then we can break down each stage and make it have a positive association
All animals will repeat behaviours that *work* for them…the key is that they come knowing if they choose leave they can…the behaviour is just shaped from there. After a while, they get such good *feels* from being round you, they choose to stay. Autonomy is a massive reinforcer - having control over your own outcomes is huge. The horse quickly learns that his behaviour is his super power…it allows him to access all the great things he wants.
The repeat of the exercise at the end was a good idea, but i feel that being able to hear your verbal communications with Bertie would have been better than tinkly plinky plonky piano music.
I have a lot to learn about making videos, thanks for the comment
Also, with the round penning, you’re not standing behind the driveline so you’re not pushing the horse forward the horses will still be difficult under the saddle
Yes, you are totally right i am not behind the driving line because i am not driving the horse he is following my finger because he has been rewarded for following my finger. I am using his natural seeking emotion to get movement. Traditionally we use something a horse wants to move away from to get them to move. Here I have rewarded him for moving forward so he will have a different feeling behind the movement. Hence even though he is stressed and I haven't seen him for 6 months he wants to come over to me because all past interactions with him have made him feel good. I hope that helps 🐎💕🐎
Very yoga style of horse training you rewarding him when you shouldn’t be you’re stepping back too much. He’s constantly in your space. Yes eventually you do get the job done but what’s gonna happen? One day when you don’t have the treats people don’t understand you can’t bribe horses into being good horses. They have to want to be good horses not for bribery you can’t treat them like children.
Reward based training changes horses emotions so once they feel good about something you no longer have to treat the horses. Like any training if done badly you will have horse that is difficult to handle. With this training if done well it will change horses lives for the better. This horse is now with an international rider and is progressing very well. You might want to look at my website www.conniecolfox.com as it will show you that people riding at Olympic level have used me to help them with issues with their horses. I totally understand how you feel as I probably would have felt like you 30 years ago. Learning new things and being open to new ideas can be more challenging than sticking with what you know. I imagine you are having a lot of success with your training so haven't had to look outside the box and this isn't for everyone. I appriecate your comments as they really are open to debate.