There are few legends that actually deserve the accolades they receive. Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt are among those few. I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet them. I have no doubt that there were some excellent horse trainers before them, but it was Dorrance and Hunt that grabbed the attention of the public at large and created a desire of those coming on behind them to actually work *with* a horse rather than having the horse work for them. "If you think you're going slow enough, go slower". In his book, Monty Roberts, tells of a horse that didn't seem to have the potential to do all that Roberts wanted and sold the horse. The next time he saw the horse with its new owner, the horse was excelling beyond anything that Roberts thought the horse was capable of. Roberts said that he then realized that for all he thought he knew, the horse just needed a little more time, a little more patience. The failure was his, not the horse's. Then there is Nicholas Evans. He died in 2022 and if I could dig him up, tie his writing hand behind his back, and shove his pen up his....... (anyone that cares to can finish that sentence), I would do all that and more, Evans was a British journalist and writer that wrote "The Horse Whisperer", that coined a term that is stuck with us forever. There is no such thing as a horse whisperer. There never has been, nor will there be. Now, there are people that listen to horses by watching their body language and have learned to react to that body language in a way the horse understands. But they aren't whispering.
Really? What credentials do you have that qualifies you to call him a moron? And why do you feel the need to type in all caps, which is paramount to screaming at people?
I just made a comment on another video about how I was told as a kid to talk to horses but the older and more experienced I have gotten the less I talk and more I focus on body language.
I have a friend...he's elderly now...who knew Tom. He said Tom had almost a telepathic ability to communicate with horses. He said one day they were looking out at some horses that were up on a ridge. Tom said, "I'm going to suggest to that horse there that he switch places with that other horse over there". After a bit...it happened.
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If you think, you go slow enough - go slower. Wow. Core lesson for anyone working with horses. Even beginners can work well with THAT, if they are ready to learn step by step themselfes. Saw lots of professionals debating about "no time - have to proceed fast - need immediate results" - producing disturbed, anxious and distrustful horses. Imagine, in Germany, where 99% of horses are accustomed to human touch since foaling, have confidence, are peaceful, and are far from being wild, fearful mustangs. The time impatient guys "safe" at start, some unhappy buyer has to put in afterwards to correct heavy (and unnecessary) problems.
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To all those watching this video, there are two parts to it, first an introduction to us of how Joshua works with animals... based on what he learned from what he explains in the story of Tom’s teaching to Joshua! Look and listen from 7:10 for the story about Tom and Josh. It is quite a powerful one for all of us. Note especially at 8:30 and 9:23...!!! Please hear just how important Tom was to Josh and how Tom taught Josh despite their never working horses together... Tom had his own way of handling and gentling Josh as one can hear if you go long enough in the video.
I started out watching this with learning about training. I soon realized that it was more about communication. I used to teach young cops about how to communicate with all sorts of people, I would have used this video in that training. Nicely done, thanks for sharing.
Your explanation of Mr Dorrance not working with you was worth as much as the video and doubled it's value. Those combination I remember and use the most. Thank you
I met Tom and his wife while riding for windyhill ranch in waynesboro Ga. i believe he was about 80 years at that time. what a great impression he had on me, not only was he a great horseman, but a great person. rest in peace Tom and thank you for what you gave to all of us who love horses.
I think maybe you might not have heard how important Tom was to Josh and how Tom taught Josh despite their never working horses together... Tom had his own way of handling and gentling Josh as one can hear if you go long enough in the video. Look and listen from 7:10 for the story about Tom and Josh. It is quite a powerful one for all of us. Note especially at 8:30 and 9:23...!!!
I'm working with a mustang mare. She is teaching me to slow down. Beginning was rough, I'm learning to pay attention. This is timely advice! Thank you so much. Every horse that I think is a problem changes me.
They call you something? Never heard of you in my life. Tom Doreance is the ultimate horseman. Ultimate. Ultimate. Ultimate. And Ray Hunt a close second.
I enjoyed this clip so much. Thanks for making it and sharing. Very pretty birds. I notice that it was uploaded eight years ago. Hope the falconry fires still burn brightly for you.
Did you listen all the way through? The lessons were there all along, Josh just had to figure it out. Look and listen from 7:10 for the story about Tom and Josh. It is quite a powerful one for all of us. Note especially at 8:30 and 9:23...!!! Tom is like the genuine Zen or Martial Art’s masters, making the student learn for himself, discover their answers within with just a few hints hidden in behavior or riddles. When we find the answer within, that is profound and moves our lives in a complete turn around!
How is this name dropping? It is all about how Josh’s turning point was through his interactions with Tom. Look and listen from 7:10 for the story about Tom and Josh. It is quite a powerful one for all of us. Note especially at 8:30 and 9:23...!!!
Pretty damn good story. Looks like you decided to go down the road for the betterment of the horse. Too many people in the horse world are selfish, it is all about 'me'. When dealing with horses, you need to check that ego at the door. It is about, 'what is in the best interests of the horse.'
