Turn on the music from truck, it's mostly a noise issue for animals and the spook. And yes this is a fact I find with my 6yrs researching the other hidden Beings of Earth. Ian Armstrong. Supernatural Beings of Earth Study and Tracking.
This instantly reminded me of a stoy that Buck tells. Apparently someone was having trouble loading at one of his events. They told him nothing that carrots cant help with. Well Buck went home and the next day was told the person had to walk the horse home. They didn't believe the horse could be loaded... so imagine the suprise when he was put in backwards. 🤠
A wise old cowboy once told me that a horse that won't load isn't truly halter broke. If they were they'd follow the handler anywhere. That cowboy was my granddaddy and I miss him.
Yes many horses dont get mutch of groundwork! I think the worst horses to load are just the stubborn once that are juste to be manhandled. There mindset is just hit me all you want i am not going in. There also learned to walk to the side of the trailer and thats when people takes to rope. I am not an expert on this but ive learnd my horse to enter the trailor from the left so he has to step up and turn, I also done this from the right and straight forward. What my horse would not want to do is to enter if I am right in front of him or "face" him, I can walk in with him or stand in there but my body doesnt stand "facing" him or i can stand outside and give him space to walk in. Many people who "face" the horses doesnt realise there blocking the way for the horse, many horses who doesnt want to go in there stalls wont go in because there is someone blocking theyre way and they dont want to run over you. My horse does the same, he can follow you or you can send him in but he want go if your "blocking" the way. It goes for the stall, trailor and the paddock-gate as well.
I had this happen once with a horse that usually loaded easily. This time he put 1 foot in and backed up and refused to even try. It wasn't like him at all to refuse, but after several attempts he finally reared up and slammed his front feet into the trailer and the trailer literally popped off the ball. My friend had hooked it up that night with many years of experience, but I assume he felt a difference when he first put his foot in at the beginning. My farrier told me a similar story of another of his customers had where the horse started to load and then refused. They ended up getting him in, but later found out that there was a board rotting out under their rubber mats. I think as the years go by we can sometimes take things for granted or maybe even cut a few corners in making sure we are loading our horses into a thoroughly checked out and safe trailer. They're heavy enough to feel a potential problem when we can't. If a horse who usually loads fine suddenly won't it might be a good idea to check some things to prevent a horrible accident! If someone other than yourself hooks up the trailer, it never hurts to double check it before loading your horse into it.
That was fun, watching you work through his mini tantrum, not putting up with nonsense and staying cool, calm and collected. It’s also very nice of you to go out and help them late like that, they learned for next time, and will most likely be successful because of your lesson.👏
@@amberpaulucci4256 No need to be rude. That wasn’t “whipping” by any stretch, he upped the pressure to get the horse out of its mindset. They spent over two hours trying to load the horse before Ryan got there. The horse wasn’t new to the trailer, just unwilling. How much time do you expect them to yield to it? If you’ve ever observed a herd of horses, you would know they are much rougher with each other than anything you see from Ryan Rose.🤦🏻♀️
This kind of stuff is why you should be working with your animals well in advance, LONG BEFORE taking them to some public trail Some trailers are even equipped the very back of the trailer becoming a nice RAMP If your horse has trouble loading into a fully enclosed box trailer, try one that's got some windows or is partly open with plenty of ventilation so they can see out
It's so awesome that you actually left the party and went there. Your videos generally restore my faith in humanity but what you've done for those trail riders was just fantastic. Thank you for being so awesome, basically, and sharing this with the rest of the world so we can follow the example.
Also remember the ride you give them in the trailer.. makes a difference. If the trailer driver goes easy on the corners and accelerates and stops slowly .. horses tend to be happier to jump back in.
LOL. reminds me of a time we had with some horses. Trailer had been at the trailhead for 8 days while we had a group of fishermen out. We got back and 4 of the 7 horses would NOT load up. took us a while to figure it out but while we were gone a family of racoons had moved into the trailer and likely the whole thing smelled of some alien horse eating creatures from the Planet Zorgon. We didn't have time to monkey around so we swept all the racoon poop out. covered the floor in hay and sprinkled it liberally with sweet feed. We ahd a Jenny in the string we usually loaded last but she was sort of the remuda's "field supervisor" so we decided to load her up front. Once she went in the rest didn't give us too much guff about it
I have helped many people with loading. Majority of the time the horse say "I’m not going in there." This means firm handling especially with experienced travellers. At a show I helped a woman load two ponies, she had been trying for over two hours and refusing help. It didn’t take long. This became a regular occurrence at shows. One time she called out asking for help. Her daughters were just holding the ponies letting them graze. I called out I’d be over in a bit. Ponies lifted their heads and walked straight in.
A horse, that knows the Trailer and had been in it several Times can be afraid of it,because something happened while driving.I think that is important to think about as well.I like that you did that so calm,Well done
My thought ,,after many years with horses ,its most common that the are driven too fast , especially if its happening to an experienced horse on home ward journeys ,if you can drive with a cup of coffee on your dash ,without spilling it ,,then your horses will load ,after one journey with you👌🐎
What a guy Ryan!! I can’t imagine being stuck like that with a horse. Thank you on behalf of all of us that have been in a situation where the horse said “no”. I’m pretty passive and I know that many horses that I don’t have a relationship with would walk me over on their way out of the trailer. Thank you.
I love that you don't just get the job done, but that you set up for success for the next trailer ride. You could have just closed the doors on him the first time he was in and go back to your party. Emergency solved, everybody happy. You went over and beyond and left this horse better than you find him. That's awesome. I hope these people pledged their eternal gratitude to you, which I'm confident they did!
I liked the fact that you were creating the pressure quite a ways from the trailer so as to make the trailer a safe haven of sorts. I can see how easy it would be to make the trailer the point of pressure.
This was awesome! I have a horse that is a combination of the horse that rears over backwards and this guy.... it's often hard to discern whether he needs less or more. This was a great video. You are a very concise, clear communicator with horses and people, Ryan!
I feel like you just touched on a huge part of my own learning curve with horses, which is whether they need less or more… I can think back on several times I’ve gotten it wrong, only to realize it once id done the opposite and gotten the desired result.
Have been there… dear lord have been there. Good points about not making a big deal out of their antics and protest and correcting them away from the trailer. I’ve wondered why they jump in at hime but then give issues when they are going back. Nice representation and explanation
Ah Ryan, you are a beautiful human being! Although I think I’d rather be playing with horses than at a birthday party 😉😉. Great video. I especially clicked with the “and now we’re having a conversation….” Thanks for the reminder 🤠
Ryan, that was a very respectful video where you simply informed the ladies about your methodology of having a conversation with the animal and not taking no for an answer. Very good video. Thank you.
That was so nice of you to help them. As I watch your videos, little by little I’m understanding the way horses think. P.S. I don’t even have a horse 😂 I just like watching your videos because you always find a way to get the horse to understand what you are asking then to do.
That was awesome because it seems like you taught him that it was nicer to be in the trailer than it was to be outside getting pressure put on him and what you call being big lol but it worked and you taught him that he's not allowed to put on the brakes whenever he wants whereas they were teaching him exactly that that he was allowed. That was very enjoyable because I've seen people try and load horses for hours like that and it's just inconceivable to me it's that definition of insanity whereas you try and do the same thing over and over expecting a different result whereas you come in and get in the horse's head and completely take that out, what they taught him or actually let him get away with. Your method,which is so awesome, taught him exactly what he is and isn't allowed to do that was really cool thanks again for the lesson
Brilliant thanks Ryan I have a horse who gives me grief loading. He starts as soon as he sees the Ute being attached. He squeals and performs like crazy. He can take an hour to get on then just goes 🙆♀️ok I’m good. Taught me big patience. Still a work in progress.
i think that a lot of the problems a horse has with loading has to do with the ride the horse has in the trailer. Quick starts, fast stops and sharp turns can make a rough and scary ride for a horse.
At first I thought the horse just didn't want to go on the trail, but I think your point is very good. He may have been dreading the rough ride In the trailer. A video camera inside the trailer would be a good addition.
Love watching you work with horses, but I also just enjoy watching a lovely, wise man who is at peace with himself interact with all kinds of living things, *including women,* with kindness and respect. So many men seem lost right now. You are not. Thank you for being a good man.
I’ve just found your channel and I have to say I’m really impressed by your understanding of horses and your horsemanship. Im a TB breeder and I use many of these same techniques for my foals and yearlings to my older stubborn mares that love to throw tantrums and often get sent problem horses for a little refinement. A genuinely good horsemen are hard to find but you’re very impressive with your techniques and ability to read the room!
I'm watching Ur videos from Australia and I have learned alot just watching you, I have 2 ex racer thoroughbreds and they absolutely hate being loaded on the float they stop at the ramp and rear and try their hardest to get away from the ramp and the trailer, but other wise good horses they need some rein work and release of pressure for my younger girl (5 year old ottb) on the reins, this has given me so much to work on with my girls and I can't thank you enough for posting all your tips and tricks !! your absolutely awesome 👍 ❤️
yeahh on first look I was like.... he's not afraid at all, he just doesn't wanna XD I spent once 30 minutes in the pouring rain trying to load my horse. After that, I practiced practiced practiced and he will now load on any trailer at any time. I would be so emberassed to have to call for help in the middle of the night like this, but great of you to go and help :)
a pleasure to see someone explain the difference between a horse who does not know or is scared and one who is just saying NO I don't want to right now. Many horses are learning like many children have that you don't have to do anything because there are no consequences
This was very helpful. I do just wonder if sometimes horses have a sense of something, but ? Years ago, I learned of an horrific instance in which people I vaguely knew were hauling horses and the floor of their trailer collapsed on the highway, but they did not know until other drivers caused them to pull over. What those poor horses endured was unimaginable. Please always double and triple check trailer flooring is intact and can handle the anticipated load and beyond. This does not apply to the specific video here, just imho it is worth double checking the required containment is safe.
Just because a horse had loaded in a trailer many times, it always a good idea to thoroughly inspect the trailer, there may be something in there like a wasp nest, ants, a loose nail/screw, a broken floor board, etc…
I love how honest you are. “ he said no” wrong answer 😂😂😂 I really really enjoy your videos. I still recommend my students to watch your videos. I think to learn what works for you see how others do it and try things out.
Wow, Ryan, Super job. I have been studying natural horsemanship on my own, for almost 2 decades, and you filled in so many gaps for me on this video. I really appreciate your great explanations and context to what is going on with a horse that has loaded fine in the past but begins to refuse. I have run into this more times than I'd like to say and have always wondered what I was missing. THANK YOU!
Great job. 50 yrs of working with horses here, you were spot on. Horses also require leadership. They know if there is fear or anger involved with the situation.
I hope they shut the windows before leaving. I had a horse try to get out of the trailer through an open window once. I really think he would get claustrophobic. With another horse in there he was perfect. Without another horse, anything could happen. He was like this for about 15 of the 25 years I owned him. You just never knew. The trailer was plenty big enough for him as well.
I call what you've had to do "re-programming" the horse's mind - and possibly the owner's mind, too. I worked with rescues for several years, peeling the onion to figure out what's going on inside their sweet heads. Sometimes, reprogramming the owner is harder 😑, which needs to happen for the sake of the horse. Well done!
I am no where near the horseperson Ryan Rose is, but a few years back my very dear friend had trailed to the local state park to ride. When she was ready to go home the horse refused to load. She called me at 9 PM after 2 or 3 hours of failed efforts to load the mare. She was considering walking the horse home 10 miles in the dark because she would not load. I basically used the same technique, tapping the horse when it pulled back or refused to move and stopping pressure when she approached, smelled, or looked at the trailer. It took a while, but she finally went on.
I've seen several of your video's now but only now decided to subscribe. I don't and haven't had the pleasure of sharing a life with a horse even though my heart beats like the thundering goofs they have. I've noticed that from what I can remember to train almost like my great uncle Johnny - Always with love, respect, kindness, and no BS. I have 7 living grandchildren all who share some form of my love for horses. We watch horse video's together and talk about what we saw and what we learned. Thank you for what you do.
I have a horse like that. He loved the trailer. Until he retired from barrel racing. Since he retired. I can't get him in the trailer now. Thank you for the video. Now i know what to do.
