Amazing Old Horseman starting an 8 years old wild Mustang - Scarpati Horsemanship 

Scarpati snr is more athletic then 95% of today's youngsters.

3:08 It was like, hey I'm gonna put my foot on your head and you have be my friend.

Your dad is very amazing. He is a horseman without equal. That horse had the perfect beginning to his relationship with humans. I have been working with horses for 40 years and I have never seen a more amazing and gentle transformation of a horse from untouched to trusting. I wish that I could communicate with my horses as well as he spoke to that horse.

The patience of a saint!!! I’ve never seen a horse “broken” in such a gentle and humane way!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great , and congratulation to the " not yet old man" , as he is more athletic and agile then a young man

Hat's off to the mustang for being smart and patient enough to communicate and learn with the human.

I've been a farrier for over forty years now, and dealt with many horses that were like that. I always preferred the mustangs and horses that hadn't been worked with before. It's always a good feeling when they want to be your friend in the end. Hats off to your father for his equine communication skills and knowledge. He becomes a horse, and speaks horse in a very unique way.

What an amazing old dad he is.! Most people a third of his age couldn't bust those moves... Well done sir.!

What a beautiful boy. I love this slow, gentle method, although my toes may have actually burrowed back into my foot in horror.

God bless your father and God bless his bare feet!!!

This dance, this tango with the mustang, is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. There was a complete attunement... or should I say at-one-ment, between granddad Scarpati and this mustang. Such creativity, with playfulness as well, beautifully done. Now that springtime arrives in The Netherlands, I'm out on the bike often to areas around my town where horses are, and often I stop, to be with a horse, or a pony, offering them a piece of apple, or a scratch between their ears. This afternoon, two ponies were running and darting in a field, with springtime fever it seems. I've seen horses standing with one leg off the ground, eyes half closed.

You're dad understands just how physical horses are, hes amazing honestly. You can tell how good a man is by how he treats his horses

This beatiful technique was taught to Oscar by an old argentine man, descendent from indigenous called 'Cristobal Luna' that lived near Oscar child farm. This was the way that tribe was related to horses, no-pain or suffer relationship. There is a video in which Oscar says that to make it happen you have to horse-yourself and start talking the horse dialect because there is no way make the horse act like humans, they have no ego, they are only scared.

God Bless your father, what a wonderful man. I see the love he has for the mustang. It looks like he's playing with her, he's very brave , and limber! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR LOVING A TORTURED BREED !

There are ballerinas that would like the kind of leg extension that grandpa has! Wow!!! Absolutely watching an art form.

It’s truly amazing how those animals tolerate and even can enjoy such intrusive behaviors from another species. Being a pray animal and allowing another animal onto your back must be no easy thing to do. The way horses are willing to cooperate with us is truly fascinating and I would like to understand what goes through their heads as this interaction happening.

I’m no horseman and won’t pretend to be but I recognize that what I just watched is not seen every day but more often than it once was. While it’s not an insightful comment I am astounded by your tather’s flexibilty. That and the handsome beast. I can’t tell about confirmation of any breed of horse but that animal was put together well. .

I can not believe he doesn't have shoes on. I'm so impressed. Excellent way to show the horse that he's loved .

I think there are things to be learned from this man. For the life of me though, I can't articulate what I have learned.

Your Dad is a beautiful man with a beautiful spirit.... and he is in fantastic shape.... some good living going on there....

I never thought I would understand someone working with a unknown horse barefoot, but after seeing Oscar Scarpati, I really do.

This is beautiful. I love watching an artist in their element.

I can't believe this guy still alive, that's the miracle, but hats off to a unique horsemen.

the way they capture these horses in the wild is traumatic. glad your dad could be loving and kind after the poor thing lost his familuy. blessings

Your father is an amazing old man!

What a superb horseman...Incredibly experienced and talented...The gentle art of horsebreaking, wonderful video.

The "secret" is to control yourself, your breathing, your attitude, your emotions and to have a plan, what you want to do. By the slightest sign of acceptance you reward with a break, caress him, take pressure away. Timing, experience and body language is all. Don't try to dominate, be a good and fair leader. Instinct behaviour is normal and has to be respected. The most difficult and dangerous horses are those who made bad experiences with humans! Think about that.

a refreshing change....people think they need to follow a protocol that someone is marketing to train their horses, and a lot of "techniques" out there involve pain as a motivator. If you understand how equines think and listen to your instincts there are infinite ways to train your horse without being cruel....they are sensitive individuals and connecting with them is key, kindness, consistency and repetition are vital in establishing trust as a foundation. This man is doing it his own way and at the end of the day, the horse is calmer, more confident and beginning to trust. Inspirational.

They both literally are placing each of their lives into one anothers hands

Wow. This man is next level. Really impressed. And the no shoes - my man, you are truly different.

I know a lot about horses and I´m impressed!!! Congratulations!!!

A slightly dramatic, accelerated take on natural horsemanship and brave to do it with no footwear!! Wonderful to watch acceptance in the end but not a method for the feint hearted. Bravo!

yes!!!! the dance!!! life is a miracle of communicating energy!! wow such beauty in connecting... respect respect respect!

Thanks for graciously sharing that moment between man and horse.

Your Father is a wise Man who took the time to learn “HORSE” as a 2 Language. Growing up as a kid in the 70’s I was around wild Mustangs and young horses, and many of the Old Men were Native Americans and Black Cowboys. Although I don’t mean this to be about Race, it so happened that the “Gringo’s” White CB’s would brag about how fast they could BREAK a horse and ride it. This was always a topic that caused much discussion because of the manner of which this was done. My friend Ray Wyatt was one of the first Black CB’s who went on the Rodeo circuit and was successful riding Bulls and Bronc’s in the 40-60’s until 1 day he got bucked off and the rope around his hand didn’t release, and the Bull ran and jump around the Arena with Ray’s hand still fasten to it. After a Lifesaver, “Clown” finally was able to losen the rope, he realized all his fingers were broken. But being a Stubborn guy he didn’t get any medical attention, and because of the racial tension of the day, he went on, bandaged his hand, and used the left hand instead. He’s no longer able to use it today. Him and his friend Charley, who was of the Shawnee tribe, had a softer method of joining up with a young Filly, or Stallion, long before Monty Roberts. Although the other CB would use force literally Breaking the will of the horse instead of gaining the Respect in that they would hobble the horses front legs and tie him to a fence, and another guy would bite on his ear to keep him still, and then someone would take a 2x4 and hit that animal right between the eyes, knocking it unconscious. And before it came to it’s senses they’d jump on it’s back and the horse was broken. Ray and Charley gained the respect through gradually introducing it to different things it knew nothing about, excepting a Human, and although it took longer, 1 or 2 days, they had a trusted friend and not a Slave. They learned the Language of the horse. Who wants to be controlled? I know I don’t, so why would another BEING? Excellent vid.

WOW ... What a legend this Oscar Scarpati is. Could watch and learn from this man's novel approach to non-resistant training ongoing !!

The music makes it so soothing ❤️

Very good ..He is one of the only people I've seen that really know what to do.he knows if he touches the horse in a way that the horse is familiar.it will calm and then learn.. thank you for sharing your ways with me .I have too not riden yet mustang s they'll be glad to learn from me now.pravo

This was wonderful to watch. I love horses and I love those who love horses. This was an extraordinary conversation between two different species and they came to understand each other based on empathy, love and good will. Bravo!

This man is amazing, you just don’t see many people like this, they make me proud to be human, and that doesn’t happen very often. 🙌🏻

Your father is an amazing human and so are u . i can tell he has a love for what he does.

He's really loving n caring with bundle of patience. Learned new dimension of working with horses.

This man... Is a master.

You see a legend there. Exact decimation of being a pro.

SO BEAUTIFUL It made me cry 😭😘💓💝💓🙏 Thank You for sharing this 🤗

It's always interesting to see the approach different cultures have to horse training. This is a very interesting method- I was surprised by the bare feet!- and I'm glad to see no pain or abuse involved! :) I was taught natural horsemanship (kinda like Clinton Anderson and Warwick Schiller do). Your father is in great shape, a great athlete, and a very brave man. Kudos to him!

SO grateful for the English videos. Muchos gracias!!! 😎🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️

Compare this man's use of pressure to the use of pressure in this video, from Canadian horseman Josh Nichol: Dealing with a Herd Bound or Mentally Distracted Horse (also helps spooky horses!) . I've seen Josh work with untouched horses very similarly to what he does in this video, with such quiet, calm results. There is no need to force a horse into the flight or fight modes. Truly.

Nice, just NICE. Great handling of an unbroken horse. There are a lot of these Stallions and Mares out there that need your help. The more you show your talents, more people may learn how to help with so many that have no attention. It is an HONOR to learn from a Master at his skills and learning to work with horses a life long challenge that people will never forget. In my book, if you have ever been luck enough to have a horse love you, then count yourself LUCKY !!! They love humans like dogs do, unconditionally forever .

Fascinating skill of horsemanship. Makes my love for this power filled animal grow greater still. Thank you Sir ManofHorses.

Fantastic! Bravo!

Horses...I wouldn't want to live without them. Thank you for showing them kindness when "breaking" them. ❤️

I can’t touch my toes in my late 40’s and Scarpati Senior is doing a split up the side of a wild mustang. Wow 🤩

This video is exceptional...I trained many horses using "Round Pen Reasoning" yet, I learned so much watching Señor gentle the mustang... Bravo...!!!

a genius. the horse understood that he could learn about life from this human.

That was one truly beautiful dance of life.I enjoyed it,thank-you.

FANTASTIC HORSEMAN ! Fantastic condition ! Thank you for caring for the horses !

Love this man - what a master with these animals.

Utterly FASCINATING! I am so impressed & intrigued. You hear the term horse whisperer but to watch one is amazing! I have gotten insight into the horse too!

Amazing gentleman. Thanks for posting

This is such an incredible piece, thank you so much for sharing it with us

Thank you for sharing this video. Your father is a very talented man.

Awesome man, and very agile for his age, plus he sure knows what he is doing around the horse. I love the way this man is handling Miracle. Miracle is very beautiful and intelligent, but it also takes a lot of patience and time for any animal to get over their fears either around someone or objects to accept them and become the dependable mount they should be. I have seen many people making mistakes in handling and/or in training horses or in trying brutal methods to make them behave. In reality it only makes the animals fight back harder and creates a hatred inside to be released at a future date in time. HIGH 5 and God bless all those who love and truly care about the animals in their care.

Observar el trabajo de Scarpati siempre me emociona. Admiro y respeto su actitud de ir a contrapelo de las costumbres en la doma tradicional y de enseñarnos la verdad acerca de los caballos. 🇺🇾

Thank you. That was the most beautiful thing to witness

With "all" thinking animals there seems to be "the moment", where they "switch" from fear to curiosty. From then on, "you are friends", unless you go to fast forward for the individual, so they switch back, and keep on remembering, that they "couldn't trust" enough. I grew up with domination - kids, the dog, other people - no wonder my dad was alone "99"% of the time. Love watching people and animals become friends.

I love watching your father Tango with that beautiful horse 💚💚

Fantástico, ya lo habia visto, la primera vez que le vi se me caian las lágrimas de alegria. estaba criando un par de potrillos muy peques y aunque la crianza se me ha dado bien siempre fue de las primeras experiencias con caballos en mi vida, no queria que ningun "entendido" se nos arrimara, ellos me lo contaban todo, por eso cuando un atrevido amigo me mostro estos videos, yo, lloraba de la alegria con la boca abierta y le decia; así sí, descalcito y todo. Bueno, cuando paseis por españa os prepararé una gran TARTA FAMILIAR y con mucho gusto os la llevo o venis a casa. Abrazos para todos de una mas de la familia. De verdad, GRACIAS DE TODO CORAZÓN. MIRIAM. el imail es de mi mamá

I do Like thé video. May other professionals find something wrong, dangerous or mistakes, but I'm not professional and I truly love the the way that the horse was teaming. Also happy to see that there is no violence to start the horse (s) method. Thanks for the video.

Your father...wow! Quite a beautiful relationship with horses...love this!

That's amazing. I have never seen anything like this!!

That was absolutely amazing! thank you!!!

This video is absolutely beautiful what a fabulous man I love how proud you are of your father and so you should be brilliant thank you Julie x x

I love this man! I honor you Oscar Scarpati!

Ordinary people will likely never understand this. The man is actually putting himself in the line of fire, although he is doing it very skillfully. You have to know horses very well to do this, and even then it’s possible that an accident will happen. For anyone still reading, always put yourself in a position that will eliminate or minimize the chance of injury, to both you and the horse.

Maravilloso. Gracias por el momento 🐞😏

Un genio...tengo 4 caballos y trato de aplicar estas tecnicas. Gracias y saludos desfe Uruguay.

I met you at Pat Parelli's a few years ago at his Colorado ranch. you gave me a signed book and we talked a bit. a pleasure to randomly see you here on RU-vid.

Very cool, he looks in control and safe and the horse responds well

Lovely ! Your Dad is talented and brave. Thanks for sharing !

what a kind way to tame a wild mustang. this is art. hes a master! amazing man...he has a body of a 45 year old

Wooaaaa! This is ART! Respect. I have never seen such a display of talent before Bravo amigos!

What a fantastic horseman! Desensitised the horse without pain or pressure. And WOW! So lumber and athletic (I have never been even when I was a super fit kid) I would love to able to spend a lot of time with people like this so I could learn.

That is wonderful to watch! I love how animals seem to bind humans to the rest of creation. This man is so in touch with the instincts and 'feelings' of this wild horse... there is indeed hope for mankind, and it's NOT high tech.

That was AWESOME!!!

Nooo, ya cuando vi el nombre Scarpatti dije tengo que ver este video. Un genio, descalzo! Formidable lo que hace con el potro

great taming of a mustang, and a great Dad! Thank you very much.

A dialog of body language (the primary language horses use and understand). It would be interesting (and probably humorous) to hear how Sharon Wilsie (“Horse Speak” ) would interpret what this horse is “hearing” from and “saying” to this trainer at each interval. Fascinating. I love mustangs - so pure in their perceptions and responses.

Pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure.... no release. But at least there is no pain compliance used and the trainer is athletic, healthy!

someone else saw flooding and learned helpessness? anyone? no?...

Your father is a true gentleman when it comes to training horses. I wish other trainers were more compassionate.

Love this technique. Makes so much sense.

The best ever.😘😘😘Too little of this real horse people. Thx very much for sharing🌸💖

Beyond impressed!

They don't make 'em like they used to! Quite remarkable, what a horseman!

All I can say is....BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

The crazy horse ladies will love this guy.

Looks more like he is exercising himself !

THANK YOU..... THAT IS MAGICAL

Bravo 👋👋👋👋magnifique language du corps, magnifique relation entre l homme et le cheval👍👍😍😍😍😘😘😘