He looks absolutely beautiful! :) How interesting to see a Frieasan move properly... We have quite a lot of Friesans in Sweden but I have never seen anyone of the being trained or ridden in a good way.
This video was so helpful, and for clearly showing how to react when things do not go perfectly. I noticed how calm you are in these moments - keeping the focus on moving him forward, and eyes on the hind end - that was my biggest takeaway. After watching this, I've had the best lunging sessions with Vinny as he sometimes tests me and will spin to the inside, as you saw and critiqued in our last submission. Watching your body language with this horse made a huge impact. Looking forward to more - thanks so much, Will!
Hope there is more. I have a yearly that I purchased to go through all your steps without prior training that I grew up training my other horse. Your technique works. My older horse is a testimony to that.
Hope there is more. I have a yearly that I purchased to go through all your steps without prior training that I grew up training my other horse. Your technique works. My older horse is a testimony to that.
So excited you posted this! I have a friesian filly I will be starting (with the help of a trainer) next year and this was super helpful. Can't wait to see updates :)
I wish i could force everyone in my barn tomwatch your videos. At my barn there is a fressien who suffers from the same fate you described -- hollow out, grumpy, and leased hik to an over-weight girl cause "he's big". I gad to leave the arena when she kept trying to mAke him do walk-to-canter transitions...
Yay Friesian! They are definitely my favorite breed, and I've always wondered what the best way to train them is. I know that a horse is a horse, but their cardiovascular systems are much closer to drafts than warmbloods, so they do condition differently. Anyways, looking forward to seeing where this lovely one will go. =)
Hope there is more. I have a yearly that I purchased to go through all your steps without prior training that I grew up training my other horse. Your technique works. My older horse is a testimony to that.
I learn so much watching your videos! Quick question- While watching a horse's back legs, in the trot for example, where is a good point of reference to tell whether or not his back is engaged and reaching (ex. back legs reaching to loin area or mid belly area). Or does it really just depend on the horse's ability at that time?
+Leah Keith Watch the diagonal pairs in the trot, horses that are hollow, the front leg will move slightly before the hind leg or reach further than the hind leg. That is what cause so much damage to the legs and joints.
Hi, I have just started working with a 4 year old ex-racehorse. He last raced July 2015 and is a very easy going guy. I have started lunging him but even with an active walk he isn't yet stretching down. Is it simply a case of continuing along with a longer session and waiting for the stretch or could I help him with something like Vienna reins (this is what his owners have? I don't have a Chambon.
+Gemma Hanekom Vienna reins are nothing more than draw reins and should never be used as all they do is give you more force to pull the horse’s head down, a good rider would never use them. With TB horses you never want to lunge then for long hollow as they develop aerobic fitness very fast. so take your time in the walk until you get it right before moving on to the trot or canter. I would highly recommend that you get a chambon, only about 50 or 60 dollars, and work the horse in that after watching our videos on the subject.
+ArttoRide Thank you so much, I researched Vienna reins and couldnt find much info on them other than the claim that they help the horse stretch long and low so I am pleased I checked! I will stick to what I am doing for now and keep working him in walk and buy myself a Chambon to help him out. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it is very much appreciated.
Wonderful video! When he threateningly kicks out that way-- you just pretend it doesn't happen and refocus him? Are you nipping him with the whip in that fleshy part or just ignoring his hissy fit?
