I have a question about the backing, do you always back every time you stop? Does the horse start to anticipate that? Like if you want an actual stop, but they start backing instead?
No, it's not necessary to back every time you stop and yes they can start anticipating. It's easy enough to fix though- just push them ahead if they start to back up on their own and stop backing them after every stop for a while.
Thanks for this video. I will have a new yearling in a few months and when it's time to lunge him I will use your technique. I love the steady what you go through all the motions. In my mind this is a perfect way to start lunging a youngster.
@@dalefredricks6546 I stated that wrong I meant do I need a caveson or bosalito to run a getdown rope OR can I just tie it under and in conjunction with my headstall
It would sure work on your mules. I'm not sure what kind of cart you have. If driving one mule you'd have to have shafts on your cart and not a tongue like you would driving two.
Thanks Mark, I really like the neoprene in a training situation. It is easily cleaned and and seems to hold my saddles in place better than other materials. If I was riding the same horse for long periods of time, I would probably switch to natural materials such as wool saddle pads and mohair cinches.
Very, very nice!!! All look very high quality, very professional made. Harness and cart suit the horse very well. I even took for myself some advice from this video in which order you harness your horse, so I will change my order accordingly!!! Thank you and have a nice time with your horse and family!! :)
Thanks Alex, glad you like the harness and cart! We're glad that even a pro like you could find some helpful advice in the video. Hope you and your family are doing well in Poland. Stay safe and keep in touch.
I find it interesting that people from the USA refer to this (longreining) as a novel approach to breaking in/starting a horse. For much of the world, this is the traditional and widely accepted method of mouthing a horse prior to riding. My grandmother said in the early 20th century where she grew up, horses were broken to harness at around 3 years and driven for a year prior to riding, thus allowing the muscular skeletal frame time to develop the strength to carry a person. Glad to hear the operation is behind you and you have been able to keep busy in recovery. It is good to think through a problem and find a working solution to it when dealing with horses.
Nice to see you and your horse, Dale!!! Very good exercises!!! It is interesting to see the reaction of your young horse. He is quite fresh, and his mind becomes tired fast, but finally he brings his attention to you and your commands. Awaiting for new videos!!! Thanks for reminding about me. Aleksandr :)
Yes, we had just gotten the Kid out of his stall and he was feeling fresh. In fact, he was being kind of naughty! We decided to post the video anyway, because that's the way horse training is- everything doesn't always go exactly as planned.
The first part of the knot that your tying is called the crown. The second part of the knot is called a wall knot. When you complete the not it is called a stopper knot and that's the official name from The Ashley's book of knots
I would talk to somebody who deals in antique bits and spurs Rob. I think sometimes they like them left untouched. I've also been told that regular toothpaste and toothbrush will clean up silver.
Thank you so much for your great videos! I've just started my Colonels Shining Gun colt here in Australia 🇦🇺 and this method is brilliant!! I'm looking forward to riding him in these.
Just a question please Dale, we had our 8th ride today and I've been riding him in a bosal from the first ride so at what point would you suggest putting the snaffle in as well please?
@@robynross2141 You can start anytime now Robyn. I would like to suggest you watch our video 'Part 8- Starting the 2 Year Old; Snaffle Bit and Hackamore'. You might find some things in it that you would like to try.
Hey so what if I can’t even approach my horse with a halter. I have a rescue whose about nine years old and she HATES halters. Do you have any tips for that?
I would die for a horse that light, oml. I've been working with my new 15 year old mare. She has made good progress since I got her in July. Not sure she will ever get as light as Shorty though, considering she's an older horse with old habits. But I wouldn't trade her for any other horse. She has been a great teacher for me. She's got the calmness and experience due to her age, yet she's very healthy, athletic, and a fast learner. I'll be ready for when I get next horse, hopefully an impressionable 2 yr old that I can teach to be soft and responsive from the get go
Glad to hear you're enjoying your mare. There are many advantages to riding an older horse, especially for someone just starting out. It seems like most beginners want to get a young horse that they can "learn together" with. Exactly the wrong thing to do for a novice or anybody with some time or health restrictions. The world would be a better, safer place if people would start out with older, been there, done that kind of horses!
Thank you for your videos and wishing you a speedy recovery who do you know thats somewhat hopefully local that makes hand made horse hair bosal's ? and or macate ropes
Hope the hip op goes well for you. I am thrilled you will be showing harness work when you are back on your feet. I have a 5 year old I am pulled a few logs with and want to put him to shafts once I have him pulling more logs and perhaps a sled. I will be keen to see how you go about it. All the best.
Best wished with the hip op Dale. I've had both mine done and it's given me a new lease on life. I ride a couple of hours a day completely pain free. It's like somebody flipped a switch and turned off the pain.
Nice video, nice horse, fine exercise!!! I have had very similar horse , I sold him, because I have 4 more :) , my horse on my video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UEN7_6aGkJs.html
Nice introduction Bro! Back, Hip, maybe get a couple more things fixed and you'll be good to go!! I've been getting injections in my back every 90 days, they say go until I can hardly walk.. THEN they will cut.. They think a simple carve the bone, make room for a nerve. Hips hurt like hell BUT, they say it is my BACK making them hurt! Best WISHES!!!
