Stepping into release versus stepping away from pressure 

So nice to see a man, a cowboy, teaching with this kind of softness and kindness. And the horse being the same way. Polite and calm.

I don't have a horse. I just find these lessons help me in my life. :)

One of the biggest things I’ve learned from Warwick is the tremendous patience working with horses requires. In the past I’d expect responses too soon, increase pressure to get it, get frustrated. Now, I wait and give them time to figure it out. It’s such a game changer. I want to put a big sign up in arena that says, “just wait and breathe”. I also realized I sometimes hold my breath when I get tense or I’m not getting the response I wanted. I’m trying to remember, I’m probably not being clear with my ask, or go back a step, or just wait. These should be the first things taught to riders, instead at pony camps all the kids have crops, spurs, and are usually told kick harder, pull harder. Patience and breathe… so simple yet soooo hard sometimes

I really like these videos. They take the consciousness of horsemanship to levels of subtlety that are invaluable .

Warwick can teach so much in such a small amount of time! God I love his videos!

I’m so happy I discovered Warwick. He was mentioned in a comment on another horse trainer vid; he’s brilliant - a spiritual journey through understanding the horse. My horse and I are so grateful. ❤️

Good video, I often tell people that Good Horsemanship is a journey, that it is a process , not an event and that EVERY horse has something to teach

I don't have a horse, but I really like watching your videos, and I've learnt a great deal about horses. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Tasmania!

I so love your subtle tweaks in thinking. Reminds me of your video on building a balance between sensitizing and desensitizing. This seems like balancing "allowing" with applied pressure. We need so little of the latter if we can be patient with the former. A real grasshopper moment. Thank you again Warwick.

That was a very good explanation and very enlightening as well, thank you!

Thanks for that. It makes perfect sense. I have watched a few of your videos and the difference they have made to me and my pony are amazing. Thanks.

That is spine-tingling brilliant.

Got it. I feel like I know more about what's it's like to be a horse, not just work with them, every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks.

Thank you Warwick. You always explain things with examples that help us better understand and remember the concepts. And Murray did a great job illustrating for us. Yeah Murray, you big snuggle bug!

This is just what i’m doing with my mare. She lost every bit of trust in humans. A full Arabian, very smart, but she will not forgive wrong behavior. High on spirit. I must give her the trust to find out that if i trust objects, she cane follow me. But i cane never force her. This have cost a lot of time, but now i cane do almost everything with here. Sorry for some mistakes, i’m from Holland, so wrihting in English is not normal for me.

The problems are always aused by the humans but of course people blame the horse for their lack of experience it is a very simple and truthful analogy really . Sadly I know the barn witches who know everything will disagree with me and there will be all the excuses but none will admittedly take the responsibility for their mistakes

Love your videos and I just wanted to thank you for all the insight you've given me. I was first introduced to horses a few years ago. I was completely clueless about them, but a lot of the things I was told by people claiming they knew what they were doing just didn't sit well or make sense to me. So I ended up looking for things to read and watch to learn more myself. Very glad I came across your channel. What you share makes so much more sense and when working in this way everything just seems to fall into place naturally. So thank you so much for that! Wishing you all the best.

Add one thing: I do this for myself, so after RELEASE I add "RESET" to experiencing and dwelling in inner PEACE.

it seems like the pressure is what he feels when you're in his space.

Great video! Murray is the star !

Great video. Thanks

I do this in the wash rack with all of mine.

I use alotnod the same type of techniques in dog training

Warwick, I will have to watch this many times because I'm not understanding it. And I feel mad at myself for not getting it. I will try again tomorrow because I am very tired (maybe that's why I don't understand).

So could I do this method to move say the hind quarters over?

Is this the same principle as teaching my horse to stand for mounting? As long as he won't stand still life is uncomfortable but if he in effect "steps into release" by standing still, he finds it much more comfortable?

I'm trying to understand. Maybe I understand the idea but I'm not sure I know how to apply it to my journey. I wish you could come look at my filly. I need wise, experienced eyes on my filly.

I feel like this may have been the beginning of the journey that you are now on...

new glasses ? :)

You put the pressure on just by deliberately being closer than he finds desirable. It's what I call micro-pestering.