I swear that horse gave the tyre a couple of extra stomps when he could, as if to say "Yeah tyre, not so tough now are ya!?" The revenge must have been sweet for him.
It is what good horsemanship is..... I'm not against "natural horsemanship" just stating that good horsemanship is nothing less, and what quite honestly endears me to this man and his methods
@@jeanviarengo231 😊 One of my father's favorite expressions was this: in order to properly train a horse you first have to know more than the horse. Part of this is being able to see things thru the horses eyes.
Barry Hooks, you have ice water in your veins! THAT is why you are an amazing horse trainer and also why the horses you work with see you as their herd leader and have amazing trust in you. What you have cannot be replicated in most people. You do not get worked up, nervous or unduly upset and the horses respect and learn from that. You truly are gifted. It is a pleasure to watch you at work. Thank you for sharing your videos.
I love that you're so gentle and kind with him. It's the only way. I wish everyone understood that. Obviously they need discipline but I see people who gets their kicks out of bullying horses. Of course they get nowhere. Thank you.
Barry I love the way you are around the horses its great to watch. I have a 16 yr old cob who through more luck than judgement rides and drives. He is the sweetest natured old fella you could wish for. I bought him at 5 months so we have a long standing relationship. I had no idea about driving but went ahead and bought myself a trap and harness anyway. His entire training was me long reining him whilst dragging the trap behind him, he made no fuss so I attached him and we have never looked back. I totally agree with your view on the bit and stopping and I have been riding driving him bitless now for approx 18 months. With no problems at all. I am learning so much from watching your videos, thank you. By the way my boy is entire as well.
you know - I go back and watch your videos, and those of the handful of trainers who I really can see the reason for their methods, and the positiveness in their voices and treatment of the animals, and learn more every time - 40 years of riding and training and I still learn.... thank you - even if its just a bit, your videos and clear explanations do teach. and agree - "natural horsemanship" or what ever you want to call it - nothing replaces excellent understanding of the animal and excellent direction.
Love the comments about "natural horsemanship" I was confused when they were saying they do natural horsmanship and in the next breath they have a restriction halter on the horse and using a whip!!! I have done correct natural horsemanship which is NO WHIPS;SPURS;GADGETS OF ANY KIND. I do discipline but not using violence. So nice to see someone who also uses correct natural horsemanship,true trust and partnership. All you parelli converts have been duped,all you are training is fear.
The problem is there isn't any one single "right method". The approach we used with this horse might be entirely different to the approach we would use with a mare like yours. This is why we don't show the "method" - because it might be entirely unsuitable for another horse. Many books have been written about how to break horses, but every one is an individual. The A-Z method may work for some horses but it doesn't work for every horse and when it goes wrong nobody tells you what to do then.
Some people would think nothing of confining horses on a modern horse walker with electrified panels/barbed wire behind them to force them to move, or tie them up with tight side reins on a metal bit/hang on their mouths while long-reining; in our opinion that is not kind training either, but the basic principles of using a horse walker/side reins/long reining are good when done properly. As you say, building trust (not only in the horse itself, but trust in the driver) is crucial.
I am hoping to one day get a horse :D but the only horses I have been around were riding stable horses ,thank you for teaching me how to work with a horse
I has seen this video as sugestion. I read the title, clicked in it hit pause than red the descrition. Sir, You made me to subscribe your channel, even before seing the video. I feel I have to learn a lot from You.
Sadly its always the horse that ends up suffering (as in this case, bolting with a tyre) whereas with the right training approach for this particular horse the tyre is no longer a cause for fear. We have been offered a lot of money to make a "step by step guide to breaking" video/book, but we encounter so many horses that have been messed up due to people trying to do things by the book or by following rigid training plans - we believe you cannot write books/make films about how to break horses.
You should see "George training a horse to drive single". It illustrates some folks' love for ropes and restraints....not a "method" I'd think would create a reliable horse, but not unusual for the type of person who would use check reins and martingales to "hold" a horse where they want 'im. I'm glad there is someone like you who takes the time to show that training is common sense used with voice, the "time it takes", and consistency, all while building trust one step at a time.
I know this is a 2013 video, but I have to say I really enjoy watching your videos and learning how to train my pony. I really appreciate what you do. Thank you.
Very very true alot of people think they know more than they do . Like you I've been round horses all my life and I do what I think is right in a calm non stressful way with plenty of time no rush . Great video thank you 🇬🇧☮️👍❣️
how wonderful and amazing. I would love to see this process of how he went from when he came spooked to how he is now. just to see the process. I had no idea you could get so precise with long reins and so few vocal commands. I am only now interested in a working horse. I have just received a horse, my therapy horse who is standardbred. she wants to work and I need help on the land, pulling small logs and hauling a wagon with goods as I work to move to a more off grid life style. (very good for mental and emotional health) I adore how this gentleman speaks to the animal. I think pulling is something her mind would enjoy. she loves the natural horsemanship and liberty training, always looking for "what do we get to do next". she just isn't the sort to do the overly lovey dove thing until she is ready for a nap. This video was just amazing to watch. I want to learn. I love how the horse listens to his voice. Smart boy.
I found the bit on shoeing interesting. I can understand why you don't do it as you are schooling horses, but I drive my 13.2 mare barefoot and bitless ( I use a flower hackamore). I use hoof boots on her for a longer drive, but drive her barefoot regularly to keep her hooves down. I then just have to do minimal trimming myself. I LOVE what you share on here and wish every horse could have the great start that you give them. Keep up the good work. X
Should a horse always be trained with or without blinkers,have started our boy on a slide .He is going well just wondering if we should take blinkers off as well,had conflicting advice, thanks.
I love the fact you use a regular halter. It's beautiful to see the horse respond to verbal commands. I am hoping to get formal driving lessons myself before acquiring a trained harness horse for my own. Other than a good mind, is there anything you look for in a good driving horse? P.S. I'm in the USA so Standardbreds, Belgians, or miniature horses are the usual breeds that are plentiful with driving experience.
+Christina Malley You want a solid horse that isn't going to shy away from a challenge and won't spook. Belgians would work best out of those three as they're reliable and hardworking.
I think it is the attitudes of the users of tools that gets me worried. I see people here too often using tools as shortcuts. I get sensitive because I have had my horse at boarding barns where people regularly use "ropes and pullies" in place of proper riding. Anyways, I do understand what you are saying. I am glad for that there is someone out there like you who takes the time to make all the videos you do and who spends the hours with them that results in trust. Thanks:))
I wish I had somebody like you around here to help me train my mare to drive. Taught her to about the harness and ground driving as a young horse, but never made it any further. Now I would love to pick back up on her training, but the only people that know how to drive around here are the Amish, and I am not a fan of their methods.
General. We all use the word Braking. I suggest the word Trusting or another what do you all think, its a new generation and I think we owe it to our 4 legged friends. As I say horses are not a plug and play. There are our equal all the lack the speech. Here is a person who respects his 4 legged Friends.
Where would tbe best place be to start when harness breaking for the first time? No one in my area carts anymore and I would love to learn. I love the way you treat your animals its similar to the way my grandpa did.
It provides a safe environment for the horse2get used2the shafts, the pulling/motion of a rolling vehicle, the confines of harness etc. If the horse jumps forwards or startles he doesn’t receive a jerk in his mouth because you are sitting on a platform behind (as opposed to long-reining where you might stumble/trip up). It should not be used to “tie the horse down” or chase him round with a whip as shown. Its not the equipment itself, its the manner in which its being used that is the problem.
Looks like you saved a beautiful creature from a sad fate. I love watching your videos and absolutely love the way you speak to these horses! :) Makes me smile. I have a Perch cross who I'm sure has been driven before. She's now 8 yrs old and I've had her for about 2 years. She long reins beautifully - bitless and I've been thinking about getting her into driving. You have some very smart training techniques. What do you think I could get her started pulling? tyre/bottles/ropes/noisy things ?
Thanks Lauren! This video was taken 8 years ago - have a look at our recent videos to see how much weight Barry has lost. He's doing loads better health-wise, thank you for your kind comment.
I just LOVE YOU and how you train! I believe in the same thing! I NEVER EVER use a bit. Not on all 8 of my horses and never will with any of my rescues ( I rescue horses/ donkeys, mules, zebras, minis, ponies) from slaughter/ kill pens and the LAST thing these guys want, is a bit or to be hit! THANK YOU for this video and i will follow you. Maybe you can check my channel out sometime with me and my rescues. Thank you and looking forward to more! :)
I'm curious to see what you think about the Monty Roberts head collar as far as I've seen and a they've explained it seems humane and good enough to be used as a bridle.
+TheAssholeProphet We do not like any of that style of rope halter, or ones that can tighten up to put pressure on the horse's head. One brand of "nice" halter has metal studs at the poll, and others are made of rope in order to allow the handler to apply a great deal of pressure with little effort themselves (as its concentrated on a small area, it increases the intensity). Similar to walking in snow; wearing thin heels a 150lb person would sink, but wearing snowshoes that spread the weight over a larger area, the same person wouldn't sink. Normal padded headcollars have a wide surface area and spread the pressure, whereas rope ones are narrower and concentrate the pressure applied. When driving bitless we use a normal noseband, not a crossunder style, or side-pull, or any style that can be used with any leverage ie a hackamore. Likewise when leading or handling in the yard, we use a standard headcollar, not a Monty Roberts/Parelli/rope control halter, as we do not like how they work.
+TheAssholeProphet Less is More, AP, if a horse is really difficult the less and simpler the equipment and the less automatic pressure the better. Keep it simple, keep it straightforward. The problem with the dually type halters is if the horse runs back in a panic, that halter tightens like mad, puts pressure on like mad, just when you don't want it to. On a very phlegmatic horse (or if you're going to chase him round a pen til he's exhausted, which is not training - the old saying is 'There are two types of horses you can't train, a fresh horse and a tired horse'), maybe that would not be a problem as the horse would give up and just stand there exhausted/dispirited, but it is not ever something that is going to work if the person is working a horse in an intelligent, sensible manner.
I have a question. I know you use a rubber bit. Do you use that bit to teach them or are you using a halter when you teach them to drive before you add the rubber bit?
Hi Diane, usually we go straight to a rubber bit. Occasionally we use a halter (head collar) but usually only if there is a dentistry issue with their mouths.
Fab videos Barry very educational. Can I ask is you with the beard now or before? Ps after speaking with you in the phone I got the rubber bit and my horse loves it xxx
I have a young mini I'm working with and run into some real problems...none of the "books" explain how to help him. Is there a way to message you about it?
Thank you Barry. I notice you have boots on the horses hoofs. I won't shoe my horses. And I was told to use boots for there feet when driving. What do you recomend? I have been told by my Ferrier that as the nails grow you need different sizes.
7 years later but these are not hoof boots. They are bell boots. All they do is cover the outside hoof horn and heel bulb for a bit of protection from over reaching or knocks. They don't protect the sole of the hoof at all. Hoof boots are great however and some to look at are scoot boots, cavellos etc. There are also polyurethane glue on shoes now or casting.
Thanks for your comment; the contraption in that video is actually based on a similar device thats been used for hundreds of years for training horses - before the advent of pulling tyres! The principles behind it (when used as intended) are sound, but I don't have any time for this method of using it, or the man's attitude (anyone who chains a horse2the back of a trailer+pulls it along is, in my opinion, no horseman) but ironically the device itself when used correctly is safe and kind.
If you have any recommendations of good driving trainers in France (preferably Normandy) I'd love to get my 6yo trained. :) Sadly with Brexit the way it is, I can't send him to you! lol
I don,t see two wheeler carts driven by horses. The Egyptions and Romans were using these horses in two wheeler vehicles, and these were called ' cheriots'. Instead of riding on the horse, cheriots can be used for transporting from one place to another. At the most four horses are used. That was a big invention of its time.
