I’ve begun to really crack down on my mare for spooky behavior and every time she tries to, she’s going to do trot laps and then I make her go back to the area where she spooked to begin with. It’s starting to feel like she’s spooking on purpose to get out of working.
These manovers saved my life the other week on the trail as I taught my horse this with lots of practice , I can’t believe how many riders don’t know this , great video
@@ltrocha thank you, yes it’s amazing how you can just shut them down and get their mind back on you ,, I’m going to share this video as you explained this so well.
First, ride in the moonlight, they go better and no peripherals. Then keep going. Get them tired and keep them tired. If a young horse spooks and accidentally dumps, he'll do the same thing forever. Let your irons down, ride on your feet not your butt. Feed hay or grass only, no grain. Keep the buggers tired until they forget about it. No more "horse as taxi" and they are all over fed and under worked. And there is much more money about than horse-sense.
The best part of this was "being a better rider", something few people seem to want to do, they might say they want to or that they try to be but only so many put it into practice.
Larry is the "King" to proper techniques in my eyes. I have subscrobed to his videos. I have considered going to his facility as well but its geographically difficult. Highly recommend cheking him out! 👍👍
Larry, I have admired your work for years. I have a question, when a guy pulls like that and he stops up front and kicks his hip around instead, what am I doing wrong or what can I do different? Thanks
Larry I tried this with my horse when she wanted to bolt after the other horses. We had practiced the lateral flexion and she was giving her head well. So when she was about to bolt I remembered the one rein stop. She gave her neck and started spinning faster and faster. She didn't know how to stop. I was thinking of bailing but she was going too fast. She ended up tripping and rolling halfway backwards and sideways. I was lucky she didn't land on top of me. What did I do wrong?
@@ltrochaI guess that's true as it happened before I watched your video. I don't understand what I did differently though, trying to be prepared for if it happens again.
A horse with ulcers will be unnecessarily spooky. If you've had the horse awhile, then the spooking becomes much more often over things that doesn't usually bother them. I figured something was up with mine, had him scoped, yup, ulcers. Gave him a year off showing, lessons, switched to an all forage diet. Wasn't long before the horse was extremely calm and comfortable. All horses spook, but most are more of a startle, get the brain back quickly and shut it down.
You are absolutely right about the ulcers. I've seen extremely spooky horses become much more calm after their ulcers were treated. Good job bringing it up.
Just to follow up, I normally use the ulcer paste I get from the vet. However, I've heard some top horsemen rave about a product called "Gut X". I haven't tried it myself yet but I certainly will in the future.
@@ltrocha yes, I think it was gastroguard the vet gave me. A month treatment, then scoped again, almost all gone. Hence I removed him from stressful situations and changed the diet. I used some gut support similar to the Gut X. Omeprazole does heal ulcers, but does have intestinal side effect as it control gut acids. Using it too often will affect digestion as gut acids are necessary.
Link to training videos. How to FIX ANY BAD BEHAVIOR: online.horsetrainingvideos.com/fix-bad-behavior/
This is fantastic advice! I am here because Tim Anderson suggested checking you out. I’m glad I’m here.
Thanks Sassy
I’ve begun to really crack down on my mare for spooky behavior and every time she tries to, she’s going to do trot laps and then I make her go back to the area where she spooked to begin with. It’s starting to feel like she’s spooking on purpose to get out of working.
Yes, I've seen horses spook on purpose. Keep it up and see what happens. The last one I had took a month of everyday riding to get him to quit.
These manovers saved my life the other week on the trail as I taught my horse this with lots of practice , I can’t believe how many riders don’t know this , great video
I'm glad you're okay.
@@ltrocha thank you, yes it’s amazing how you can just shut them down and get their mind back on you ,, I’m going to share this video as you explained this so well.
Amazing video! Very clear and effective steps. So important to keep safe. Thanks, Larry.
Thanks Sibyl
First, ride in the moonlight, they go better and no peripherals. Then keep going. Get them tired and keep them tired. If a young horse spooks and accidentally dumps, he'll do the same thing forever. Let your irons down, ride on your feet not your butt. Feed hay or grass only, no grain. Keep the buggers tired until they forget about it. No more "horse as taxi" and they are all over fed and under worked. And there is much more money about than horse-sense.
This is such great advice Larry
My 9year old lets me know , she’s always alert but my young 4 yr old is so quiet then bam she spooks… I have come off!
Great, practical, and important advice!!! Thank you for the reminder.
You are very welcome
The best part of this was "being a better rider", something few people seem to want to do, they might say they want to or that they try to be but only so many put it into practice.
Few actually do it.
@@ltrocha the first step is admitting it and it's scary how few make it there.
Larry is the "King" to proper techniques in my eyes. I have subscrobed to his videos. I have considered going to his facility as well but its geographically difficult. Highly recommend cheking him out! 👍👍
Thank you, John.
Great advice. Yes! Great information and video Larry 😊
Thank you
Very useful video, thank You boss
Great information - thank you.
You are welcome, Gail
This is excellent!!
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
Larry, I have admired your work for years. I have a question, when a guy pulls like that and he stops up front and kicks his hip around instead, what am I doing wrong or what can I do different? Thanks
Get the horse light and supple while he's moving forward... Plus, get him supple while backing up in reverse.
Larry I tried this with my horse when she wanted to bolt after the other horses. We had practiced the lateral flexion and she was giving her head well. So when she was about to bolt I remembered the one rein stop. She gave her neck and started spinning faster and faster. She didn't know how to stop. I was thinking of bailing but she was going too fast. She ended up tripping and rolling halfway backwards and sideways. I was lucky she didn't land on top of me. What did I do wrong?
You didn't do what I demonstrated in the video
@@ltrochaI guess that's true as it happened before I watched your video. I don't understand what I did differently though, trying to be prepared for if it happens again.
@@emerwatchorn6971 Disagree all you want. It's a free country. Of course, I'm assuming you've trained hundreds of horses.
i have a trainer who feels that the bit you use doesn't matter when it comes to stopping a horse. What's your opinion?
If a horse is a "born natural", it probably doesn't. If the horse is just a horse, it probably does.
A horse with ulcers will be unnecessarily spooky. If you've had the horse awhile, then the spooking becomes much more often over things that doesn't usually bother them. I figured something was up with mine, had him scoped, yup, ulcers. Gave him a year off showing, lessons, switched to an all forage diet. Wasn't long before the horse was extremely calm and comfortable. All horses spook, but most are more of a startle, get the brain back quickly and shut it down.
You are absolutely right about the ulcers. I've seen extremely spooky horses become much more calm after their ulcers were treated. Good job bringing it up.
Just to follow up, I normally use the ulcer paste I get from the vet. However, I've heard some top horsemen rave about a product called "Gut X". I haven't tried it myself yet but I certainly will in the future.
@@ltrocha yes, I think it was gastroguard the vet gave me. A month treatment, then scoped again, almost all gone. Hence I removed him from stressful situations and changed the diet. I used some gut support similar to the Gut X. Omeprazole does heal ulcers, but does have intestinal side effect as it control gut acids. Using it too often will affect digestion as gut acids are necessary.