There is way more happening in this video than teaching your horse to catch you. This training is very important regards keeping your horse trained. I read a comment below about a horse charging at the 13 year old. We reason might be because she has not been moving her horses feet like this or in another method. A horse NEEDS a leader we need to be the leader for our horse for many resons but one, the horses can become dominant if we dont be the leader, which could end up dangerous, worse case senario
That would go a lot easier if you loosened up that bridle, so you didn't have to pull on the horses mouth/head so much and then tighten it, once it's over the ears. Give that a try and see if it's not easier on both of you.
So how do you get your horse not to jump across little ditches when riding them on a single track? You can’t just keep moving them back-and-forth to get them closer because you don’t have any room.
You look ridiculous, you're far too big for that horse, your feet are practically at its knees. I know you're thin but you're still far too heavy for its light frame.
I’m a little late to the party but I followed your video and have had such incredible success! Thank you so much for posting this. We have an 8 year old quarter-horse mare that was charging my 13 year old daughter every-time she tried to catch her to ride. It turned into such a negative experience for her and definitely cut down on the amount of time she spent with her horse and riding her. I have followed your video and went out to the paddock about 4 times on the first day, 2 on the second and today I went in and called her name and she walked right up to me ready to be haltered!!! Amazing!!! I feel such a sense of accomplishment and excitement for the future of this horse in our family. ❤️
This video was so helpful! I’ve been told the concept, and have seen it in action before, but this video explained and demonstrated the technique in a way that made so much sense to me. I did this with the mustang we recently acquired for our therapeutic riding program. I’ve successfully caught her before, but other times she leaves the second she sees me. Last time I lost patience and gave up (I know, I know....bad move). Today I found this video and followed your method after removing the other horses so she was isolated (because I can’t catch her to separate her). Then I did exactly what you did, and it played out exactly how you showed in this video. I was beyond thrilled! Thank you for sharing your expertise!!
Very clear video´s, easy to understand. What is new to me is that you need a lot of patience and that is for most of us difficult, we want quick results. The step by step approach is really succesful, gonna try it.
what a beautiful example. no man running trying to catch horse, no screaming, no throwing hands at the horse saying "come here stupid donkey" or whatever, no blasphemies to the animal... just a nice and quiet walking around until the horse thinks "ehi maybe he's not trying to eat me, maybe it's ok to go towards this weird two-legged animal walking around behind me and walking away if i make direct eye contact". Then a friendly scratchy on the head and on the neck always satisfying in a can't-reach zone of an animal. And peace.
The thing is... what if the horse is in a field with more horses and it get's behind them because the other horses kick and it knows that you will not come? That's tricky >.<
People need to have a horse that comes when asked, the first time, for many reasons. One day a group of riders had gone to the horses park, and let our horses (they all knew each other from daily rides) loose. All of a sudden, and I MEAN sudden, a car slammed to a stop, two cops with guns jumped out and started to run through the park, along a wall.....obviously someone on the other side of that wall had a gun as well...........I called my horses, they came, we left the arena and went down the street to safe space before the helicopter arrived with blaring voice telling the criminals to come out........and surrender. My friends, NOT so much, the kids at the tennis court, that I had warned their coach, were gathered and down the street when their horses had to be left to run around with cops, helicopter and huge voice from the sky and people with guns on the other side of the wall. Whether on the trail, or in the arena.......your horse needs to come when called, with NO compromises.
Thank you for this video. I'm currently working with a 13 year old Arab Mare you is buddy sour. She often lets me catch her and her buddy has been respectful (albeit downright grief stricken evidenced by her caterwauling and carrying on when I take her out to walk around the ranch). Today it was hot by Pacific Northwest standards and she didn't want to be caught. She allowed me to take my time to get close, and welcomed me into her space. We even stood for several minutes quietly scratching and rubbing, but when I asked her if she wanted to visit outside the paddock she said no. It was no big deal, but I don't want it to become a habit. Would you please make a video about how to get a horse out of the pasture with respect? Thanks so much.
Thank you for showing this technique on a horse that is not already trained to it... This drives home much more the idea that taking time is crucial. Quite often these videos show an already trained horse so giving the impression that this process is almost instantaneous.
I think your technique is great, but I wonder if Captain has been examined for pain. The look on his face and the way he is holding himself and moving makes me think he is in pain. A lot of behavioral issues are rooted in pain, and I think Captain is in pain.
Thank you for sharing your technique. I have a untouched 7yr old mustang mare that I've had for 8 months. She is my first horse and yes I chose to take a dive in the deep end when I adopted her. She's halter broke, responds well in round pen and lunging, picks up all 4 feet and stands to pick them. I've saddled and rode her a little in the round pen, even had my 2 6yr old kids on her. I've struggled though to get her to follow me with a lead rope, and she would never come in to me. After applying some of the techniques (she was already yielding the hindquarters and giving me 2 eyes as I walked around casually) you showed and discussed in this video she was following me and coming in to me after about a 2 hour session. Another bonus is that I have not yet seen her this relaxed around me yet either. Thank you once agian!
horses tend to react best at 12 'o clock at a circle, also when changing directions. senden from a perspektive at a round pen where 6 oder clock is the entrance.
I like that you even take time to look at he Problem from the horses perspektive. Lots of people dont because they just mind their own business and how to get up to their goals as quick as possible. And we have been proven that was follow up really works. for ages.
Small comment on the sound quality -- was difficult to hear & understand; could have used more volume. Since I live in the USA, the accent (lovely) was difficult to wade through without adequate sound. Otherwise, very happy to have found & experienced this site.
Really enjoyed the calm & consistent way you worked with your horse. The instruction was very thorough for those who have the time and opportunity to work with the horse. Wondering if you have any ideas on working with a schooling horse who, although he has a wonderful W/T/C, rears his head, clamps his teeth, and sometimes side-steps at time to bridle. He's 16 hands; I'm 5"2".
I can get close to my horse. When I go to hook the lead line, he snaps at me & runs away. I walk away, he runs at me & rears when he is close to me. I make him back up. Over & over we do this. Until he has run enough. Then I can hook his line & lead him no problem. It is a game to him.
Not good. You want the horse to do as you ask with your body language. You want him to view you as the fair and trusted leader. A horse will not disrespect the herd leader. You need to be that 'herd leader' anytime you are in with the horses.
Good video. It's truly unfortunate that most horses are significantly brighter than their owners.... as evident by some of comments posted in response to your video. Keep them coming.
