I just want to say thank you thank you thank you! My horse would NOT get in the trailer. I worked for 5 days trying to get her in. I used this method today and got her in in 20 minutes. I still have to work on getting her to stay in while I close the divider, but she goes in!!! Please everyone, save your horse a lot of confusion and stress and use this method!
I agree..😅 I was videoing this thinking "Man, those cats can't be making this session easier." But Sid did a great job regardless and the horse didn't seem to notice.
I know but the kittens know to get out the way. It's good to have other animals around because in reality there are lots of distractions. I know what you mean though because my kittens are often in the way of my horses but they do tend to get out of the way. :)
Nicely done. Currently have a mare who came for trailer loading training. Her owner led her 3 miles on the county road to my place 😅. She’s great now but still doesn’t love the door being closed. Here’s hoping that will extinguish after many trips around the hill in the trailer. My own herd taught me loads of trips takes away all apprehension. So I don’t think people should get to loafing ok but forget to trailer routinely, even to the grocery store, to help the horse become really really comfortable.
Hey mate after watching your video I put it to work and it worked perfectly after two small sessions always finished on a positive note Buster still has work to do but he’s willing to walk into the float
I'm sure you get this a lot but this really helped me an my grey OTTB it took him 15 minutes and 2 tries and now he just loads himself! It's a huge relief because before it would take a long time and a lot of dragging to get him to load that lunge whip tapping made all the difference.
I think he also over thinks about the backing up from the step, when he’s back feet are on the ground he knows where the step is so he doesn’t mind it too much but once he’s fully in, he doesn’t know. He would benefit from simply backing up from any raised surface to learn that there isn’t a magical bottomless pit that forms behind him when he steps up 😂
This is so true for many horses. We have a large raised bridge that we frequently do this exercise on before moving to the trailer loading. However, it wasn't done with this horse. Thanks for the comment 👍
Question: If you're needing to load two horses that are really attached to each other, should you set it up so that the second horse can see you loading the first horse?
No, it won't matter. They can see/smell the other horse when they get up to the trailer. It's good to think about things from different angles, but try not to make things extra complicated for yourself. 😉 Let your horses get broke.
soo i’ve tried this technique, what would you do for a horse that when u put any pressure he rears. he freaks over any time of pressure from behind. he knows his ground work but his loading issues are the biggest issue
Go to a contained space such as a round pen. Start with less pressure. Teach the horse to *always* move forward off of pressure, without punishing him or losing patience. Then add small obstacles to build their confidence. Once the horse knows: 1. How to always answer yes to pressure, 2. Trusts you to take care of them. 3. Has confidence in less difficult settings... You can attempt trailer loading again. Until all those other things are 100%, if you continue to ask your horse to do things you know they'll say no to, you're essentially starting fights you can't win, and your horse's confidence in you and himself will only continue to deteriorate. Please know, this is not a criticism of you. We've all been in your shoes at some point. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the comment! If you were anything more than a keyboard cowboy, you'd realize that not every method works best for every horse. This horse is under very little stress, and our training practices are highly effective, well understood by the horse, and easily transferable to the owner. Steve Rother can do it Steve Rother's way. Zacharias Horsemanship will do it the Zacharias Horsemanship way. Have a great day!
When you have a horse like this who’s had a problem for some time. This method is the only way. I say that because my mare has a problem with loading, This way was the only thing that worked for her. Horses are gonna stress about any little thing.
I saw some videos. Similar technique, same kind of stress. I should have known when you mentioned 'zero stress'. There are reasons why these videos are online: a horse needs to unlearn certain behaviour, and for that it will experience some stress while first answering the way it just to do and which rewarded the behaviour. And it is not about having stress or not, it is about knowing as a handler when to relieve tension at the right moment so that a horse can look for that moment where it finds rest. I really like this video, and thank you for showing it and making it very clear what you are doing. True horsemanship. No drama, and 'no' is a possible answer, but the consequence is that a horse will be less comfortable until it looks for another answer.
I see you're from the U.K. Just so you know, Steve Rother learned by watching the horsemen here in the U.S. Men like this man. The goal is to get the horse in the trailer in a way they can understand and without a fight. This horseman here is much quieter with this horse and, by the way, no such thing as zero stress. Don't take that pill and believe it's magic.
I disagree with those that say there are other ways and I disagree with those that say this is the only way. My way is different but similar. I approach my horsemanship with an open mind to learn from others and I certainly wouldn’t disrespect the owner of this channel by saying that someone else’s way is better. Maybe so but come on man…stop feeding your ego. Personally, I do follow another main stream trainer but this guy did good and was effective in a timely manner. Good job, Zacharias.
I just want to say thank you thank you thank you! My horse would NOT get in the trailer. I worked for 5 days trying to get her in. I used this method today and got her in in 20 minutes. I still have to work on getting her to stay in while I close the divider, but she goes in!!! Please everyone, save your horse a lot of confusion and stress and use this method!
Thank you for showing the whole process. I love your energy staying low and calm, I love your patience and your timing!
This was probably the most useful loading videos Iv ever seen. Thank you
Okay, the kittens are getting me nervous and distracted...BUT he is amazing with this horse.
I agree..😅 I was videoing this thinking "Man, those cats can't be making this session easier." But Sid did a great job regardless and the horse didn't seem to notice.
I know but the kittens know to get out the way. It's good to have other animals around because in reality there are lots of distractions. I know what you mean though because my kittens are often in the way of my horses but they do tend to get out of the way. :)
Nicely done. Currently have a mare who came for trailer loading training. Her owner led her 3 miles on the county road to my place 😅. She’s great now but still doesn’t love the door being closed. Here’s hoping that will extinguish after many trips around the hill in the trailer. My own herd taught me loads of trips takes away all apprehension. So I don’t think people should get to loafing ok but forget to trailer routinely, even to the grocery store, to help the horse become really really comfortable.
Nice demo! Well done. I love that you focus on the communication in a low energy way rather than on the goal. It's brilliant thank you
Very impressive work! Definitely taking notes on this one. Thanks for the awesome video!!
Hey mate after watching your video I put it to work and it worked perfectly after two small sessions always finished on a positive note Buster still has work to do but he’s willing to walk into the float
Great explanation! Thank you for showing the whole process, really appreciate it. Really like how you are with horses❤
Great demo. Very helpful. Great explanations. Thank you.
I'm sure you get this a lot but this really helped me an my grey OTTB it took him 15 minutes and 2 tries and now he just loads himself! It's a huge relief because before it would take a long time and a lot of dragging to get him to load that lunge whip tapping made all the difference.
That is fantastic to hear! Thank you for letting us know that this video has been helpful!
Thank you for your explanations. I hope I can get my little girl on the float now.
Excellent work so calm and clear to the horse
Thank you so much. This video made my horse trailering successful today.
This was an awesome video! Thank you for posting.
This is super helpful! Thank you
Very helpful. Well done!
I have a horse that’s IDENTICAL to him. His issue is once I want to leave and close the doors
I think he also over thinks about the backing up from the step, when he’s back feet are on the ground he knows where the step is so he doesn’t mind it too much but once he’s fully in, he doesn’t know. He would benefit from simply backing up from any raised surface to learn that there isn’t a magical bottomless pit that forms behind him when he steps up 😂
This is so true for many horses. We have a large raised bridge that we frequently do this exercise on before moving to the trailer loading. However, it wasn't done with this horse. Thanks for the comment 👍
@@zacharias.horsemanship you did amazing regardless, the calmness of your energy and voice made ME relaxed and calm 😂 thank you !
Now that’s a great horse trainer . None of that silly cowboy flag stuff . Amazing there are not more views compared to these other videos
Would opening both doors maybe help?
As with many trailers this size, that's a back tack, not a second door.
Question: If you're needing to load two horses that are really attached to each other, should you set it up so that the second horse can see you loading the first horse?
No, it won't matter. They can see/smell the other horse when they get up to the trailer.
It's good to think about things from different angles, but try not to make things extra complicated for yourself. 😉 Let your horses get broke.
@@zacharias.horsemanship Thanks for that!
soo i’ve tried this technique, what would you do for a horse that when u put any pressure he rears. he freaks over any time of pressure from behind.
he knows his ground work but his loading issues are the biggest issue
Go to a contained space such as a round pen. Start with less pressure. Teach the horse to *always* move forward off of pressure, without punishing him or losing patience. Then add small obstacles to build their confidence. Once the horse knows: 1. How to always answer yes to pressure,
2. Trusts you to take care of them.
3. Has confidence in less difficult settings... You can attempt trailer loading again. Until all those other things are 100%, if you continue to ask your horse to do things you know they'll say no to, you're essentially starting fights you can't win, and your horse's confidence in you and himself will only continue to deteriorate.
Please know, this is not a criticism of you. We've all been in your shoes at some point. Hope this helps!
is there a reason u don’t open the other door. this is exactly what my horse does. i wish i had a bigger trailer
@@nancybraybrooks5509 As with many trailers this size, that's a back tack, not a second door.
You should check out Steve Rothers method. Way more effective and zero stress on the horse.
Thanks for the comment!
If you were anything more than a keyboard cowboy, you'd realize that not every method works best for every horse. This horse is under very little stress, and our training practices are highly effective, well understood by the horse, and easily transferable to the owner.
Steve Rother can do it Steve Rother's way. Zacharias Horsemanship will do it the Zacharias Horsemanship way.
Have a great day!
When you have a horse like this who’s had a problem for some time. This method is the only way. I say that because my mare has a problem with loading, This way was the only thing that worked for her. Horses are gonna stress about any little thing.
I saw some videos. Similar technique, same kind of stress. I should have known when you mentioned 'zero stress'. There are reasons why these videos are online: a horse needs to unlearn certain behaviour, and for that it will experience some stress while first answering the way it just to do and which rewarded the behaviour. And it is not about having stress or not, it is about knowing as a handler when to relieve tension at the right moment so that a horse can look for that moment where it finds rest. I really like this video, and thank you for showing it and making it very clear what you are doing. True horsemanship. No drama, and 'no' is a possible answer, but the consequence is that a horse will be less comfortable until it looks for another answer.
I see you're from the U.K. Just so you know, Steve Rother learned by watching the horsemen here in the U.S. Men like this man. The goal is to get the horse in the trailer in a way they can understand and without a fight. This horseman here is much quieter with this horse and, by the way, no such thing as zero stress. Don't take that pill and believe it's magic.
I disagree with those that say there are other ways and I disagree with those that say this is the only way. My way is different but similar. I approach my horsemanship with an open mind to learn from others and I certainly wouldn’t disrespect the owner of this channel by saying that someone else’s way is better. Maybe so but come on man…stop feeding your ego. Personally, I do follow another main stream trainer but this guy did good and was effective in a timely manner. Good job, Zacharias.
Honestly I can see why he'd feel claustrophobic, that trailer is tiny for him.
I check the comments for the silliest one. You win!