Will He EVER be Rideable? 

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I like how open minded the owner is. Most people with "problem horses" completely blame the horse and are the primary cause of the problems. She understands it's a fear response. I really wish more people were like this! ("He has a forever home", most owners get rid of their horses, no loyalty or compassion). Very admiral owner Scout has.

Good grief, all the ‘expert’ comments 🙄. Relax peeps, every horse on Earth hasn’t been abused, sometimes, horses act like dopes. Those who commented about the horse being in pain didn’t watch the first two minutes of Ryan saying that the horse has been thoroughly vet checked. None of the critics provided a link to their own, free horse training videos. Weird.

This comment is probably way late regarding this horse but I was helping a friend training a horse by bringing my horse into the round pen under saddle with the horse in training. Issue was, the longer he rode the the more nervous he became. Or so we thought! I told my friend that I didn't think it was nervousness but boredom. I suggested that we take him out for a trail ride and give him a job to keep his thinking brain working. I suggested that the horse was bored and sick of going around in circles. After the trainer was talked into my idea, down the trail we went. The horse loved it and was for the most part completely relaxed. When the horse did get a bit nervous I had him bring his horse behind my very seasoned horse nose to tail for comfort. Once relaxed he separated from my horse and did great. Moral of the story, don't round pen your horse to death. It gets a horse to sour to it and their brain will start to wander.

I noticed that after you put the pad on him and you went to get the saddle he followed you. He obviously knew what was going to happen next and yet he stayed with you. Not what I would have expected...I like him.

Thanks so much for your process of change, Ryan. So glad the owner has your expertise on this beautiful horse. I love your videos and your training style!

Goodness, love the way you’re noticing him. You’ve clearly gained trust by doing so. All the details (and your narration through them) are great to learn from. I’m so excited to see the next video. This was an impressive first session. Great job, Ryan and Scout!

Most impressive comments I've ever seen on one video online. I just had to subscribe. I feel the same way other commenters feel. Ryan is a heartfelt horse trainer that deserves to go viral.

You do so well with this horse. I have a horse like that, he could explode ….. why? A lot of patience, a good trainer who asked himself: can you ever ride him… A lovely horse in the daily things around him. Small steps, lots of pause, learned him to concentrate on me. Being clear to him, reward him for his good behaviour and look at what he needs. It was a way I will never forget. Slow down, relax. He is allright now, I ride him on a quiet way, know his signals, get him through te stress and relax again. That was the hardest struggle, because when he stressed out, I became to be scared, because I was bucked off many times ( that was shocking for him too!, he always came to me after bucking me of…) Greetings from Jet & Stormy from the Netherlands.

Scout clearly appreciated your support and understanding Ryan. Your techniques and videos are fantastic. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

Great video....."reading" a horses reactions/body language can make or break a training session. Looking forward to the next video. Such a nice horse! He deserves the work to help him move forward....he is so lucky to have an understanding owner. Most folks would just throw up their hands and dump him.

I feel like the issue he is having is not with the saddle itself but with the way in which people have approached him with the saddle, and most work . Not a lot of trainers take the time to evaluate “ what the horse is feeling “ and fail to recognize the subtle clues the horse is giving them. He has noticed your patience with him as well as you understanding him which goes a LONG way. Awesome video, can’t wait to see the next one 😊

Can't wait for part 2. Beautiful horse

The respect with which he treats this wonderful creature should be a life lesson for all of us. All animals deserve our respect. They didn't ask us to own them. This man obviously has a loving connection with critters.

There is so much to be learned from the subtlety and observance this takes. And what a super little horse. Thank you, as ever, Ryan.

Gorgeous Vanner. Glad he's working everything out.

Ryan slow and easy will win the ride! Without the ride being for your life. I think you are right on that people tend to not give a horse the chance to soak in what that horse should think about. People want a fast turn around. That is because that is how our life goes.

This is real good horsemanship. I wish I’d of been taught how to work easier like this than the way I was. Guess I’m not 16 anymore. “Not trying to be a better bronc rider then the person before” was gold. man I’m really impressed!

One day I want to see a horse who isn't bucking because they're frightened, but because they find it hilarious and are just busy enjoying their lives. Great that Scout had you to help though, he's adorable.

Thank you, Ryan. I just subscribed to your channel and have already learned a lot from you. You make it all very clear to the horses and to all of us watching.

As an introvert myself, I totally get you Scout. ❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful baby. Awesome info. Subscribed.

I am very happy to see him really reading this horse well!

He definitely tightens up with mounting. It will be great to see you progress with Scout.

It takes time and patience my dad before he passed away gave my 16 year old daughter a 9 year old stallion she worked with that stallion for 3 years nothing but ground work. No trainers would touch him so my daughter bought her another horse that was supposed to have been kid friendly and broke well she was 16 the guy sold her this supposed to be 10 years old gelding he bucked her off after the 20th ride broke her back in 3 different places, her wrist and her spleen had large lacerations on it so she was airlifted to a children hospital and was in critical condition on the 10th floor. 😢 her stallion watched the whole thing happen to her he tried to get out of his pen to help her and couldn’t, we got rid of the horse that about killed her and she’s now riding her stallion/ gelding now he was just gelded last fall.. ❤

That horse understands English. I've seen it with dogs and cats raised close to human speech from youth. When he mentions 'blowing out' the horse understood the phrase and blew out. When he talked about 'riding this horse' the horse got a little skittish. Puppies and kittens raised around people understand human speech beyond simple commands because their language centers are much like children. The difference is animals are mute so there's no feedback, and like mute children assumed to be 'stupid', animals are assumed to be of limited language comprehension. But those pets lie in corners looking like they're sleeping, but they're listening to words and sentence patterns like children do. I used to practice with a friend's dog while he was in Ukraine, taking it on back trails and talking aimlessly with it. I began to notice the dog understood far more than what I was saying and because he was doing what he enjoyed, and enjoyed my company, his resistance to being amiably compliant was down. For two months we played a game where I would give instructions without using any words he would know his entire life, and by his expression and eyes, he not only looked like he knew, but he also DID what I asked, even with very complex instructions. We'd go deep woods and I'd say something like: "I got us lost. It's too far to go back to the trailhead, so I want you to find Trail C for me so we can take a shortcut back." He'd look me in the eyes, drop his head down and then take off uphill in some direction we did not take and he did not pee mark. Up and down, through bogs and brambles, over logs he took me until I thought he was following some animal trail. Then he waited for me at the top of a hill and when I got to his side puffing he looked down the other side, and I could see the sign: Trail C. An outdoor cat was a mouser in the wetlands nearby, and detested being confined indoors unless the weather was inclement. Her habit was she'd stand at the door and then dart out as soon as it was opened, as if fearful someone might try to catch her and keep her inside. One day I picked her up and flipped her over to look in my eyes. "There are two bald eagles out there now," I said, "and they're looking for you. If they grab you, they'll carry you off to feed you to their chicks, so be careful when you go outside this time." I put her down and she went to the sliding doors over the deck as usual. When I opened the door, instead of darting out like she usually does, she put two feet on the deck and LOOKED UP. Then she made a right turn under the soffit and keeping close to the wall and then close to the stair rails, darted into the forest to hunt. This horse knows what's being said in it's presence, and it doesn't need simplistic people commands. It knows full sentences.

There is a usually a big difference in response and behavior when an experienced horseman works with a horse. The level of trust from the horse rises right away.

I think the fact that you talked constantly was a calming factor. It is so easy for stressed and fearful people get very silent and they tense up. You talked, let him know what things you were handling and you made it easier for his curiosity to grow. You made it an adventure at his own pace. The more trouble everyone had with him the more visceral the stress and tension. No one trusted him so he did not trust all the tense people around him. So many of the actions of people moving around horses carry implied threats with. We get onto their backs just like a cougar, maybe a bear, would and if we do it hard and tense it scares the daylights out of a sensitive horse. Walking with the saddle really got him to relax with "BINDINGS". Awesome work, Ryan. At the end you had him really curious about what you were going to do next. And he was all on board for that "next thing". Great trainer.

We are hopeful Scout will eventually be saddled and ridden in a safe manner. Be safe Ryan!

I hope Scout can continue having You in his corner, Ryan...poor guy already been through 3 . You 2 seem to have developed a healthy bond. Id love on this horse every day . Thank you Ryan, And Scouts owner who senses how much this beautiful horse has to offer 🥰🥰🥰

Wow I could rescue and rehome alot more horses if I had this place to ride regardless of weather.

3 years? You are very patient! This is one of the times you wish he could talk! I mean there may not be pain right now but there might be the memory of pain. But, you already know that! 👍

Wow, most horse training videos with a guy in a cowboy hat with a catchy title end in watching a man terrorize a horse by putting them into fight/flight. What a pleasure to see that you use learning theory, body language, and really respect the horse by listening to them and using kindness and shaping. There is hope for the horse training world!

I love how horses are being trained in a postive way, rather then just breaking them threw control.

Clear, perfectly timed communication so to eliminate absolutely any fear EVERY step of the way. The time wasn’t taken with him in the past , look what CAN happen… only good things!

All I can say is he is a gorgeous animal and thank you Ryan for spending the time with him to figure out what he needed.

I like how this guy takes his time 👍 with a focus always on 5he bigger picture stuff❤

So fun to watch your videos, Ryan! I remember competing with you back in 2008 at the Mustang Makeover in Madison. So fun! Keep up the awesome work, love your methods 🙂

Sir, You are Twrrific❤. You genuinely Care about these Horses. Thank You for Who You Are👍👍👍👍👍💕

God bless you both, Ryan and Scout's owner for not giving up on him!

Awesome video I learn something every time I watch you train horses.

What an absolutely beautiful horse. I don't/can't ride...well I can if it's one that only gives me a slow walk. I only rode an old palomino (not sure of spelling), he was an old boy at my grandparent's farm. I could kick all I wanted and only got a slow walk and he stopped when he wanted. I couldn't understand how when my dad got on him he could get him to run...until I was older, then I understood that horse knew I was small, and obviously much smarter than I. 😊.

The scariest ride of my life was on a friend's horse. We took a trail, and he tried EVERYTHING but rolling to get me off his back. Bucking, rearing, attempting to bolt and, worst of all, trying to wipe me off against tree trunks. I stayed on him and somehow stayed in control., not wanting to give in to his nonsense. It wasn't fear on the horse's part - my friend told me he just preferred to be in his stable and field. So I salute you, Ryan, for taking on this horse.

Ryan you are amazing! You are a horse psychiatrist and you have no idea how many horses suffer because people just don’t get it! What you do is incredible!

Love that Ryan appreciates the horse's need to relax. The full sponge analogy ~ who can't relate to that!

He’s very wide and maybe the saddle isn’t wide enough and hurting him or maybe kissing spine. He’s adorable

Really liked the video. I have been told that simple awareness is often curative. What I noticed was your awareness of every nuanced movement this horse made from his breathing to his posture to everything else. This is so different from how I was taught many, many years ago. I am grateful to see that you & several other trainers I follow are showing us how to be sensitive & spacious in order to get results. This is not about "winning" by forcing the horse to accept our will. That model has the horse lose. This is about win/win so that we are building a strong trusting relationship. There's not a lot of difference in building relationships with people & animals.

Well! That was a joy to watch and learn! I think you really said something about how a horse is good for us humans. Not sure what you can do if you don't have a horse, but imagination is always there, eh? :)

He is a beautiful boy, best of luck with him!

Wonderful content again. I love your approach and attention to detail. One of the greatest things Ive learned from your patreon page is to slow down with my horse training, and to notice the slightest changes in say head position. Until I followed you on Patreon, I realise I was missing vital communication signal from my horse saying he wasnt comfortable about various things. Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge on You Tube.

This so brings me back some 25 years ago dealing with horses and riding. Gentle as they go...

I cannot wait to see part 2. What a great owner Scout has, to take him to all these trainers! Dedicated.

Great videos. As an international horseman and trainer, presently in Europe I am hoping you see the value in the fact we can never do nothing when training / playing with our horses. Standing still is doing something, giving them time to soak up the education and breathe, relax. Again what great videos, With some humour I like to set and reverse the thinking landscape from time to time. As a retired human health professional i have always said: Doctors do not heal, they just assist nature in the healing process where possible!!

This was a really great video - can't wait to see Part II and Scout's progress

He shook his head yes when you said that that horse is smart I'm telling you he is very smart he's just been mistreated and he scared and feared to death of people they probably put too much pressure on him and no release

That’s the prettiest horse I’ve ever seen. What a good boy ❤❤❤

Wow, this was so awesome! I work with dogs, not horses, but the same can be said: it's the tiny behaviors that you need to pay attention to.

God bless you!!! All the best to you & to your occupation!!!

Seeing him move into trust with you and himself around a saddle.

You're showing the horse, respect and kindness

Leaving old beat up saddle in the stall with him or put him in the arena or round pen, put the saddle in the middle of it with a saddle blanket and just leave him out there hours at a time with it, sounds silly, give it a whirl. Reward him when it's all said and done.

I loved this. I tried to fix any troubled horse. The most fun was when I had tried many things then had someone show up with a very simple fix. I learned the most from mustang trainers. Every discipline technique isn't abuse. Every horse needs discipline. If a heavy handed trainer got this horse first he could have been destroyed. This is going to be some experienced riders favorite horse.

"Horses that are introverted tend to hold their breath, same with introverted people." As I realize that I am not breathing 😳

My dream is to own a beautiful Vanner (Gypsy) horse like him. They are usually very easy to train and ride. One can only image what happened to him before he came to this wonderful ranch. It's great to see the efforts his new owners have made and not given up on him. He has a very sweet disposition. Wish he was mine! He's going to be a great riding horse.

I so appreciate the way you always turn the issue of working with an animal other trainers have worked with from it being a matter of "I'm a better trainer than _____" to how do I help this horse. I find that to be one of the most professional things I have ever seen. 👏👏👏

Make life enjoyable. It wasn’t at one point so now you want to be the best space for him to be around EVER

I love how he knows to end on a good note, so that the horse knows that Ryan is not a threat and he can relax, without worrying. It's very important, I seriously love Ryan's techniques ✌️❤️

I feel for both the horse and these kind people. I pray you people find a way to find out what mental trigger is messing with this horse. As a human with triggers I understand that it takes time to figure stuff out with animals and people.

I love how calm and patient you are with him. Looking forward to the next video! Thank you!!

That horse is thinking. Dude I can hear every word you are saying!

This was amazing to watch!! The horse is beautiful and I believe you are the right person for helping the horse. I look forward to seeing the next phase of this horse. I grew up with horses as a child and have a love and affection for horses.

Great job teaching him trust. I LOVE horses but have never owned one. He is gorgeous. 💖💖👍👍

When he blows out, and you release pressure and just be with him, that's when he LEARNS THE MOST!! The last thing you do is the first thing he remembers!! At least that's been my experience in over 54 yrs. Best Regards Ryan Rose!! From a Retired Paramedic, a S&R Dog and Handler Team Trainer and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖🇨🇦🇺🇸

I swear this horse is listening n understanding every word you say.

He looks like he’d be fine with a harness just not with a saddle

You are very patient and intuitive.

Scout is a beautiful horse. I hope everything works out for him. I have a rescue also but you can ride her. Mainly use her for companion to my horse that I ride often.

He's saddle trained obviously! It's having a rider that gets him on alert! Your right about teaching them to be saddled on both sides! So they are more relaxed regardless! All ours were trained on both sides! My father was a bull rider bronc & bareback rider! He loved horses! He always owned studs which are very hard because they always want control! Once they take control look out!

Sometimes dogs and horses behave better for a total stranger than people they know.

Wow! Beautiful horse, beautiful man patiently, expertly training beautiful horse!

What i found super interesting is for an introverted horse, i can see how busy his mind is and how aware he is of what is going on. Thank you for the video! Cant wait to see the next one.

This video was so informative! Thank you for sharing ✨️

Aw it was so nice to see your quiet, confident approach. Since he has a reputation of bolting and bucking, I’m sure most of the people he’s interacted with carried a tense, “when is the explosion going to happen” energy that he fed off of. You’re so right, when a sensitive horse feels like they are not being seen and understood, eventually something will happen: shut down or big emotion. I’ve learned the most about horses by earning a bond with a beautiful, sensitive mare. Horses like him (and her) teach us how to be observant, respectful, fair, and patient. You showed all of that and more, it’s no wonder he surprised you by maintaining his composure. He felt understood. Great job!

I love to watch the communication building! GREAT work!

Man I love ur videos. You give me confidence that I will be able to ride my horse one day. There were days I lost hope.

I love all animals. Proper training is everything. There is nothing that can't be solved with patience and love.

19:21. Horse understood everything he said and agreed

I never saw Ryan ride him so need an updated video.

My horse constantly pigrooting he’s just turned 5 I got my horses back scanned and back legs sounds like you’re boy and my horse has arthritis remember when I found out my horse was still four I couldn’t believe it

He is gorgeous! What I've noticed in my years of training are the really crappy saddles that are being built. If you have 7 different horses you can have 7 different saddles. The genetics of horses and saddles have changed so much over the years that it's very hard to "fit" one anymore.

One of my horses is so much like Scout. This was very helpful. Thank you!

I had a horse once that the previous owner said they had problems riding her. I had no problems when using my saddle, but after I used the saddle that came with her ,she started limping. I had my ferrier check her out and she could find no physical reason. My ferrier also repaired saddles and made saddles. She asked to see the saddle and folded the saddle in half pommel to cantle. Now we knew the problem. The saddle was pinching the horse's back

I'm critical of a lot of "trainers" now days on the internet, but so far I'm happy with the methods and how in tune you seem to be with the horses. It was interesting hearing you talk about being introverted and him breathing more shallow. I'm introverted and always felt I breathed shallow, I'm curious to learn more on this. What a beautiful horse though and I'm going to see if your part 2 is out yet. I'm glad that you take the time to get to know the horses and don't just jump right in or have pre-conceived ideas of them and try to be a bully. Horses have feelings and boundaries just like humans, and a lot can be said about you for the way you approach/treat them. Love how you said there is a lot that we can learn from horses, wish more people took the time to understand them than just wanting them to be mindless machines and do everything 100% perfect.

I would love to see more videos about this horse! I’m new to your channel, and I have fallen in love with your training style.

What a beautiful traditional cob, I can quite understand why the owner wants to persevere even though it is likely that bad early experiences can never be completely erased. I am not familiar with the western tradition and equipment but the saddle seems heavy and reaches too far back on such a close coupled horse. I would love to see how he looks and reacts with a specially fitted Albion or similar general purpose English saddle without any dangly bits and belly straps. A sure show winner over this side of the pond!

I like this boy, I think he can improve. Lovely boy, I thought he would be ok and he was, you really did a great job with him, I need to look for the second part but, I think you have already done the most part.

I love Becky's place. I wish I could have been there. I have a Gypsy that also bucks but he takes to the saddle just fine. I think it is the pressure on his sides that bothers him. Looking forward to the follow-up video.

We had a philly, (named philly, lol) that only I could ride cuz I took the time to chill with her and bond, when I first climbed on her back I knew she'd accept me and she had no problem with carryin me around, but she'd freak out on anybody else, lol

Regardless of his issue with accepting a rider, he is a gorgeous cob.

How funny it’s like he’s saying yup yup

He looks like he’s going to be a really comfortable ride. 🖤🖤🖤