I have to say a personal thank you, Steve (& Tanya of course for recording your videos.) They've driven home a lesson I'd overlooked which is evident here. In any communication it's as important to reward what's right as to discourage what's wrong. The way you give a quick, gentle touch to "let him know he's good" immediately after you get the behavior you want, drives home the lesson. You can literally see the horse working it out in their mind, & the fact that it's done kindly & not personally. Sometimes behavior is so dangerous or unhinged that it's difficult to remain calm. I must say, I've recently adopted 2 kittens & this same method has worked brilliantly with them. They quickly learned that when I say "HOT!" (around a wood stove) it's a warning, not a rebuke. There's a difference between guidance & force. It's clearly demonstrated here. Thanks!
So true what you've said here. Especially that " touch" to the muzzle or forehead Steve does. When he gives that moment after a thoughtful response on horses part. I've adopted this and it really seems to have a weirdly profound effect on horse. Much more effective than rubbing for too long, say good boy, or good girl...patting etc... just that gentle touch and no more.
Yeah I was even able to teach "sit" to my cats. Lets be honest, cats are not as easy to teach as they have they own way of thinking, but with time and effort, it worked :p
This was great! I have an Arab gelding that is a very quiet, sweet guy. I use your teachings with him and he is so fun to ride and so respectful and aware of me. I am an older rider, 71, so need a horse that takes care of me. I swear he knows what I am saying as I jabber to him about everything. When he gets excited no one can believe it is the same horse as he moves with such confidence and beauty....I love my horse friend and even more since I have been learning from you.
We love you just the way you are Steve. Your horse "expertise" is a unique undiscribable gift, you can not have a more spiritual connection than one that comes naturally.
Paper map! Now that's old school. This horse owner is much more attuned to your teaching than most others I've seen you help. She's clearly experienced in handling horses but one can tell that she sees your actions clearly. I think this will be another success story for you. This is certainly a beautiful horse despite the fact I'm no fan of the dished face.
@@phyllisnunn2061 - I've seen those. The horses look like they have severe cranial deformities. Humans do some cruel things to animals in the quest for unusual appearances; think pugs and bulldogs.
Those “dished faces” by no means are a result of cruel human manipulation but typical faces of his 100% arabic roots as mentioned in the video 🤷🏻♀️ different races than North Americans with different types of skeleton, different characters, and more temperamentful 😉 like differences between huskies and greyhounds
@@anneli1735I beg to differ, respectfully. These nasal/facial deformities are rooted in human manipulation, driven by greed. Sorry, but true. The classic, natural dished face of an Arab is beautiful. This manipulation FAR exceeds cruelty. 32:37
The gap excercise sure exposed a problem area for this horse. I was very surprised. I guess that it's good to do all the different things that Steve shows us. Best way to find any hidden troublespots that your horse has. A good lesson for me as a dog owner. I'm lazy when I say that something is just 'random' bad behavior. It's never just random, always a cause that I need to locate and deal with.
Quite right, I took away so much from Steve's work. I have a Chihuahua and he has his spook moments. And he is much more of a flight animal than the larger dogs I had, more aware of being fragile. Though he's not really a shy or timid dog. It's so useful to work like that, it really strengthens the bond. People are constantly amazed how well he follows and that he's off leash usually. He's a dog, a calm, happy dog who runs to me, when things spook him. Perfect.
Loved where he lifted his front feet to say hey im a stallion,you just carried on and said right you are son now lets get back to work. He really didnt know what to do about it. Good video,thank you ...
I've loved Arabians since I could differentiate the breeds. This stallion has the sweetest demeanor and I'm so happy how Steve worked with him to help him overcome the trauma he experienced. I really love these videos and I'm a real fan of your horsemanship. You've done some very impressive work with problem horses and there are alot of clinicians out there, but I think you have something special in the way you relate to, and work with horses. Thank you for your kindness and patience. These wonderful creatures really appreciate it!
@@anniebemmel5746 Annie, if you read why the stallion was "spooked", you'll understand that a very unfortunate accident at the mountain block caused a serious injury to his rider and made him very fearful of the mounting block. The horse wasn't angry. I understand your intimations about halter training--it makes horses very fearful and resentful--but there is more to this than simply halter training. Shaklan is a lovely, kind stallion and I didn't detect any anger on his part. Just a bit of confusion at the beginning of Steve's work with him. I very much dislike the modern-day showing of Arabians and the reference to halter training. It's NOT training. It's intimidation and domination. These horses are so sensitive and intelligent. Kindness and patience goes a long way in your progress in training them.
@@Ladypurr Thank you for your explanation.... Yes, my first reaction is halter training... I have bred, trained and shown Arabian horses, for almost 40 years. So I have seen this current trend come.... It's actually one of the two reasons I stopped breeding and training all together... The horses are being abused, stand stiff from hormone and steroid injections, are angry, and dangerous to handle. Stallions that rear and strike are a cool thing.... I have had a number come to me after halter "training", and they were angry, insecure, and therefore dangerous... And it's truly and deeply sad to see horses that way...not having a life. I am very happy that your boy could be helped and is fine now... Too many horses don't get that chance....
We lived in the Middle East for 2yrs and was shocked the way young horses were trained for showing. They were a nightmare to work with and took a long time to get over it, and some if ever. I would never go and watch showing, it upset me too much.
I don't own a horse and I have had nothing to do with horses for the last 30 years but I still learned a lot with this video. It was a bucket wish of mine to understand horses. My mother did dressage as a young girl and she was very spiritually bonded to animals. She died much too young. I thought I could pick up on what we both missed out on. With this video has come a clearer understanding of the way horses think. Thankyou for sharing. (Re Las Vegas: watch out for 10 ft tall, backyard aliens! ) You'll be able to dine there very well. There are a couple of UA-cam videos on dining at the hotels in Vegas. Happy days.
Hi Steve I like that your no nonsense, respectful and practical please dont change. I personally dont agree with people coming along watching all what your done then trying to say they were part of it in some way.
@@suzanneyorkville Any changes Steve will make in his life will flow naturally and feel so right to us all, esp to himself and the horses he works with… in my opinion.
@@louisegogel7973 Hmm I dont think you understand Steve was critiqued by a women that didnt ask to be there while he was working and pushed her mumbo Jumbo on him. Very Rude Indeed so
Flashback. My gelding lost his stuff while the farrier was trimming his hooves, for no apparent reason. I said he had a flashback. The farrier said that’s exactly what happened, he flashed back to a bad thing that happened in the past. Who knows what tiny thing took him back. Often people will think it’s just bad behavior. We do have to consider what the horse has been through in his lifetime and that things that appear mundane to us in that moment may have a very specific memory and meaning to the horse. Unfortunately a lot of horses have been struck or hurt in some manner in their past. Sad but true. Until all people treat horses with kindness and compassion we will have to consider these things.
You are -without a doubt -the GREATEST horseman now and maybe EVER! Stay the way you are-all the other horses you worked with DIDNT have anyone HEALING them. ???
I’m so glad you both enjoyed your visit to the U.S. and that it was a positive experience all the way around. Sounds like you may have made some lifelong friendships. Love the 🤠! I think that horse was both relieved and grateful you showed him there was nothing to get all worked up about. Frankly, one of the reasons I feel you have always been able to make a difference and changes in a horse’s behaviour (regardless of the severity) is because you connect with them on some sort of a level … they feel safe and secure with you and then one is able to show them things, as they are more receptive. I guess in a way it’s just another form of leading. It’s always a good feeling (human or beast, alike) if someone actually gets you and connects with you, especially if one is seen as being difficult or a problem. I think horses pick up from their owners/riders, who may perceive them to be a problem. BTW the only thing that really stood out in the background noise was the sound made by a Cicada … they have a buzzing sound … was that what Tanya referred to? Speaking of sound … it was ringing in my ears, when I heard you might come back to North America next year. You have a lot of fans up here in 🇨🇦 too … I’m sure something could be arranged for a visit/demonstration up here as well! What an absolute blessing that would be. 😊 Thank you so much for today’s VLOG … brilliant as always! It’s never a disappointment! Oh … and you will have to show us a pic of where you decided to hang the spurs! 😂🤣😂 Happy Trails!
My heart melted as Steve talked out natural background noise of the cicada. For some of us, this brings back the sweetest memories. I loved watching Steve in the US👏🏼
Omg look at him admiring himself in the mirror, he knows he is beautiful. Steve you should have millions of followers, so many ppl and horses need your help.
Thank you Steve and Tanya, great video, beautiful horse. Stay grounded Steve and dont entertain new age ideas, your gift is from God, thank and honour Him only. God bless you.
You know, it's a real shame that I don't have a horse anymore. I just keep learning and learning from these videos! Oh, but there is one thing. Now that you've outed yourself as far as your age, you must stop calling yourself old....because I'm the same age and I'm not ready to be old yet!😜🤣
As always, Steve, you and Tanya bring needed experience, calmness, and gentle firmness to each horse you work with. I love watching these videos. I personally dislike how showing Arabs has morphed into getting them to jump around and get fired up,. It doesn't seem like that's beneficial when they are being trained. That and the oils and make up. Guess I'm old school. Arabs are beautiful just they naturally are, in my humble opinion.
Wow what a trip ❤. Well done to you both as usual - not only is it educational but its highly entertaining to watch your videos , thank you . Tanya and her "lady cave" comment made me spit my coffee 🤣Xx
Another fascinating video. I’ll add to the correction about that insect. Cicadas pronounced sick-Kay-dahs. When you grow up hearing them every summer you hardly notice them. To me they represent the hot days of summer
Thank you for sharing your adventures with the whole world! I truly enjoy it watching your remarkable skills with the horses. Lots of hugs to both of you!
I connected with the behaviors that were the issues of things that were holding the owner and her horse back especially as she had him at the age she did,i did guess that his "previous", was the cause of the problems.Still i also saw how Steve picked up so quickly and a remedy was applied.I loved this video it really outlined its people that can cause the problems.Well done Steve, i hope that sweet lady is going to be more on the ball and so safer, she will relax more and enjoy him to his full potential,lovely,lovely horse.
Love that you've taken him from guarding his emotions to showing him he can show his emotions, then showing him how to sel-regulate his emotions - from breakdown comes breakthrough 😊
Wonderfulness here. What a video! You nailed it, Steve..when you said his life comes up inappropriately. You gave him some depth to his learning. Being able to bring life up and down with depth of understanding is unbelievably important and will enrich ones horses life tremendously. As we as the pwners. Thank-you! Great "pearls" of wisdom.
To each his own. I believe your own is perfect just the way it is. You communicate very well with the horses with gentleness and respect. That’s spiritual. And brilliant!
Very interesting video, and a horse owner that is obviously attuned to her horse and familiar with several natural horsemanship methods. Good for her! I was really astonished at the Shakkan's breakdown during the gap exercise. It was good to see it in slow motion, because I think we underestimate how fast horses can move in totally unexpected ways. I also caught the warning saying "I could rear now and injure you", and I'm so glad that Steve has so much experience and knows exactly what to do in a situation like this. I live in Montana, and at the barn, we try to do everything from both sides - leading, saddling, mounting, dismounting... I also like to mount and sit, and while I don't count backwards, I'll have the horses move away from the mounting block backwards or sidewards or even normally, from time to time. Now they know to wait! Steve, I would really enjoy a video about some of the things you're talking about in your demos. Some exercises that can be done while in the saddle. In this video, you're talking about have the front leg lift when you lift the corresponding rein. In another video, you were talking about turning a horse with the weight on the inner seatbone and the outer leg behind the girth. These are little nuggets that do help my riding, and I'd come to one of your demos in a heartbeat, but with distance and expense, I can just dream of it. Would you consider making a video explaining more of what you do in the saddle? Or making a DVD that could we could order? I'm always looking for ways to improve my riding, but it's really difficult to get good information without going down the dressage way (where I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if a teacher is good/correct or not), and there is not enough spelled-out instruction in the western riding world. (I did go to several of Buck Branaman's riding demos here at Montana State University, where his daughter teaches a colt starting program. It was so far over my head, I felt like a high schooler in a college graduate level class... But it sure was fascinating.) Anyway - some tips for exercises that would teach both horse and rider to work together in better balance would be amazing! Thank you Steve and Tania for all your good work!
Lovely horse who’s very smart! Could really see him processing every new thing asked of him. Oh, I don’t think those aren’t crickets in the background, they’re cicadas. Crickets are more nocturnal and don’t vibrate at that frequency (or quite as loudly).
I’ve been looking forward to your videos from the states as I’m in Texas. Since I discovered you about 2 years or so ago you are my go to for training and working out issues with the horse and the rider. Just a note that’s not crickets which are nocturnal. That loud sound comes from cicadas. In North America they are called Magicicada periodical cicadas, aka "locusts”. Adult cicadas also called imagoes, spend their time in trees looking for a mate. Males sing usually in the daytime (or otherwise vibrate the air or their surroundings), females respond, mating begins, and the cycle of life begins again. The sound can be exceedingly loud and will come in waves. Amazing that such a small creature can generate an overwhelmingly deafening sound.
Yes, cicadas! I'm in Iowa and here it's late July and August that the males are so noisy in the trees. It really is extremely loud if they're right overhead. Not so fun to be outside at that time. They love the big silver maples that are all over here.
Really enjoyed this video. As always Steve and Tanya. You stay so calm throughout which is lovely to see. Love how you make such a difference to the horses. Thank you. 😊 ❤❤
11:28 : Steve, after you and Shakkan introduce yourselves; he IMMEDIATELY shows you the mounting block (with a certain energy)... and you didn't get the message/missed the cue, so he left; LOL 😂 REALLY love spending cold Melbourne evenings with you Tanya and all these beauties who require your clear, kind yet firm communication! ❤
Oh my goodness....YES! he actually did!! I saw him sniff the mounting block first time round but didn't attach any significance until I read your comment. Very well spotted!
I love your videos Steve and watching you work. I find with my stallion its more about showing just as much respect, as we are asking them to give. Never forget the individual in front of you, especially when their instincts are so close to the surface. Never being unfair, but not lowering expectations, , and obviously displaying that we are the most competent leaders. When people try to solely force, eventually that animals tolerance will hit a breaking point and as much ego as we may have, we are like a fly on the shoulder compared to these animals, when they mean it. This horse never went to that level, thought about it, but because you displayed your fairness with every give, he never had to get to that level. Again, hey buddy look how I can keep my head straight...im the most competent leader in this relationship. That's mutual respect and the starting point of some cool relationship & behavior changes ❤️ can't wait to see more!
Steve You are just a ridiculously lovely person & beyond gr8 horse worker. Shaz is a breath of fresh Air with her filming, voice overs & input.. Shaz your learning & understanding of a very difficult process to actually do incredibly well, over the yrs that Iv enjoyed watching you guys...is absolutely wonderful....
I had the hardest time tying the rope haler. My farrier would shake his head, you’ve got this wrong again! Haha. Then he told me I needed to tie to the loop (on bottom) rather than tying the strap to itself. Some little ditty about tying to the “post”, I can’t remember it, but it’s so simple we always make it more complex than it is! Now I remember to tie to the “post”, and it’s easier to do it right.
Thank you so very much!!!! You guys are so awesome! Love you both. Thanks for all your hard work! I love your comments Tonya! All your good boys and your sweet giggles! You both are such a blessing. ❤❤❤❤ keep up the good work!
Yee har! What a beautiful horse. I had an Arab when I was young and she was amazing. I just love the life in them and how magnificent they look. Good job guys. 😊✌️
I love to watch your videos. I am 84 years old but have rode horses since I was 6 years old. I miss it so much but my health is not the best now. Thank you I am from Iowa.
It's funny you mentioning the sound of the cicadas. I'm so used to hearing them myself I didn't even notice the sound until halfway through the vid. Beautiful stallion. Good that you could help. Thanks to you & Tanya for sharing your time & talents. Wish we could meet. Best to you all.
Love love love your presentation! Talking through your expectations is a great teaching tool!! Horse seems claustrophobic between Steve and fence. Could that be part of the problem mounting between the block and the fence? I’m in San Diego county . I have an Arab gelding and learn from you with each video. I’m a high school math teacher… you are a wonderful teacher!
Wow, much power at the beginning. In germany we says: Er schnaubt vor Wut/Aufregung. Very interesting video with a very pretty Stallion. Thank you and Tanja ❤
Inspires me with my 20 something mare! She is a rescue, we no nothing of her past, don't have an exact age. Having her for over a year we recognize someone started her very well and because she was a rescue, people have also let her down. It has taken this time with us to begin to see her personality, we have been very slow with her and I believe it is paying off. WE have put into practice Steve's techniques and have a few breakdowns to breakthrough moments which have lead her to trust us, that she has leadership. Can't wait til the next video.
The last part of your video was the most instructive I've seen so far, and a great idea! Especially if you have a horse that likes to move once you mount. (Which I do) He's 20 years old and I know has had no ground work in the past 8 years. Good horse, but clueless. And this is the best way so far I have seen to fix this. And arabs are the best! I have a horse named Reebask, and if you know anything about Polish Arabs, you can figure out his breeding. Smartest horse I've ever known.
I love your videos. Your training is spot on. You don't even know how blessed the people you visited in Florida are to have had you help them. Again, NO trainer would come and work with the horse and with the owner like you have. I know you were sort of on vacation there, but even your videos back at your home. No trainer in the US would do what you do. Well, I might be able to find 2, but that's it. Amazing the training you do with the horse and the owner. Really, haha, a lot of times it's the owners who really need the training. Great, great videos.
@Jessica Higdon, do you think that is because they trust their own environment above anyone else's or not wanting to travel? No judgement, but it seems strange to me in the UK when, certainly in some places, Americans seem to travel much further distances as a matter of course than we do 🤔
Steve you are the horse whisperer to me , you are in line with the best I believe. I just love watching your video's and don't ever stop with the longer video's ,I have watched them all the way through and never get tired so much information I love it! What a beautiful horse❣
A lot I’m learning from you, although I have no horse I really enjoy your videos. “Wanted behavior makes things easy, unwanted requires more work/repetition” Ain’t that the truth! Greetings Tanya and Steve from the Palos Verdes Península, So. California.
That's not fireworks. It's a gun. I hear it where I live too ( in the US). Beautiful Arab ... I wonder if he's dull because he's bored and lonely? Does he have another horse or a companion animal around? As always, great session, Steve! Thank you!
Love the hat! You did wonderful stuff with Cooper. I tell everyone over here how great you are, even local trainers. “You should do Steve Young’s leading to driving technique “… sure they appreciate that.
So Steve, here in the states, we have this little critter called, cicada. Cicadas sing during the day, crickets, sing at night you hear them starting in September, at night in the summertime here in the states, you will hear what is called a Katydid.
Steve & Tanya are again out making miracles happen! Great work guys! I have to say that in order for that place in FL to be that tight, one needs massive amounts of "resources". It would be nearly impossible to be that immaculate without. Still beautiful to see, bu to have carpeting and a chandelier in a tack room is unbelievable! Amazed!
Great video. I am planning my next vacation to Las Vegas in December. Only 5 hrs away and I really would like to meet both of you. Awesome opportunity to do so. Great work with that beautiful stallion. Love and peace.
Just an FYI that has nothing to do with horses... Tell Tanya that buzzing sound isn't crickets, it's Cicadas! We have them here in Michigan also, but not until around August, when its good and hot outside. Then there is the most "famous" ones, the periodical 17-year-Cicadas, which cover the whole northeastern quarter of the US. The nymphs hatch, burrow into the ground where they live eating sap from tree roots for 17 years. Then they finally emerge and mature to to sing, find a mate, lay eggs and die within about 4 weeks. And they are the largest brood hatch too, so when they all start buzzing it's almost deafening.
What a beautiful horse!! I love the breed and he is a beautiful representative. I hope many people sent their mares to him or received semen. It is wonderful to see your love and appreciation. ❤️
Steve, I appreciate how you approach each horse without judgment even knowing the behaviors that have brought you to that horse. Always in a kind way with leadership. I wish I could have found you back when I was young and training a few horses. Could have saved me some bumps and bruises I'd imagine. Carry on!
Hi Steve & Tanya. That was a fantastic video. How chilled out was that horse by the end. So lovely to see. I believe in spirituality & animals tune in also. Think you are quite spiritual really Steve in how you tune into these animals & they can feel it. Lots of love from New Zealand.
I have to say a personal thank you, Steve (& Tanya of course for recording your videos.) They've driven home a lesson I'd overlooked which is evident here. In any communication it's as important to reward what's right as to discourage what's wrong. The way you give a quick, gentle touch to "let him know he's good" immediately after you get the behavior you want, drives home the lesson. You can literally see the horse working it out in their mind, & the fact that it's done kindly & not personally. Sometimes behavior is so dangerous or unhinged that it's difficult to remain calm. I must say, I've recently adopted 2 kittens & this same method has worked brilliantly with them. They quickly learned that when I say "HOT!" (around a wood stove) it's a warning, not a rebuke. There's a difference between guidance & force. It's clearly demonstrated here. Thanks!
So true what you've said here. Especially that " touch" to the muzzle or forehead Steve does. When he gives that moment after a thoughtful response on horses part. I've adopted this and it really seems to have a weirdly profound effect on horse. Much more effective than rubbing for too long, say good boy, or good girl...patting etc... just that gentle touch and no more.
Well said.
⁰😊😊
I love you've done it with kittens I want to apply lessons to myself )
Yeah I was even able to teach "sit" to my cats. Lets be honest, cats are not as easy to teach as they have they own way of thinking, but with time and effort, it worked :p
This was great! I have an Arab gelding that is a very quiet, sweet guy. I use your teachings with him and he is so fun to ride and so respectful and aware of me. I am an older rider, 71, so need a horse that takes care of me. I swear he knows what I am saying as I jabber to him about everything. When he gets excited no one can believe it is the same horse as he moves with such confidence and beauty....I love my horse friend and even more since I have been learning from you.
We love you just the way you are Steve. Your horse "expertise" is a unique undiscribable gift, you can not have a more spiritual connection than one that comes naturally.
I'm thinking we call them locusts but they are actually cicadas
Paper map! Now that's old school. This horse owner is much more attuned to your teaching than most others I've seen you help. She's clearly experienced in handling horses but one can tell that she sees your actions clearly. I think this will be another success story for you. This is certainly a beautiful horse despite the fact I'm no fan of the dished face.
Dished face? This one is nothing compared to some of the extreme dished garbage to be seen on UA-cam-- usually in southwest shows, Arizona, etc.
@@phyllisnunn2061 - I've seen those. The horses look like they have severe cranial deformities. Humans do some cruel things to animals in the quest for unusual appearances; think pugs and bulldogs.
@@wickedcabinboy indeed!! I wish they would stop.
Those “dished faces” by no means are a result of cruel human manipulation but typical faces of his 100% arabic roots as mentioned in the video 🤷🏻♀️ different races than North Americans with different types of skeleton, different characters, and more temperamentful 😉 like differences between huskies and greyhounds
@@anneli1735I beg to differ, respectfully. These nasal/facial deformities are rooted in human manipulation, driven by greed. Sorry, but true. The classic, natural dished face of an Arab is beautiful. This manipulation FAR exceeds cruelty. 32:37
The gap excercise sure exposed a problem area for this horse. I was very surprised. I guess that it's good to do all the different things that Steve shows us. Best way to find any hidden troublespots that your horse has. A good lesson for me as a dog owner. I'm lazy when I say that something is just 'random' bad behavior. It's never just random, always a cause that I need to locate and deal with.
Quite right, I took away so much from Steve's work. I have a Chihuahua and he has his spook moments. And he is much more of a flight animal than the larger dogs I had, more aware of being fragile. Though he's not really a shy or timid dog. It's so useful to work like that, it really strengthens the bond. People are constantly amazed how well he follows and that he's off leash usually. He's a dog, a calm, happy dog who runs to me, when things spook him. Perfect.
Loved where he lifted his front feet to say hey im a stallion,you just carried on and said right you are son now lets get back to work.
He really didnt know what to do about it.
Good video,thank you ...
I've loved Arabians since I could differentiate the breeds. This stallion has the sweetest demeanor and I'm so happy how Steve worked with him to help him overcome the trauma he experienced. I really love these videos and I'm a real fan of your horsemanship. You've done some very impressive work with problem horses and there are alot of clinicians out there, but I think you have something special in the way you relate to, and work with horses. Thank you for your kindness and patience. These wonderful creatures really appreciate it!
I don't own horse myself.. but I love to see them. Its the shape of the arabs face and nose ... beautiful.x
He's not spooked...he's angry .... He's trained... Halter trained I suspect ..
@@anniebemmel5746 Annie, if you read why the stallion was "spooked", you'll understand that a very unfortunate accident at the mountain block caused a serious injury to his rider and made him very fearful of the mounting block. The horse wasn't angry. I understand your intimations about halter training--it makes horses very fearful and resentful--but there is more to this than simply halter training. Shaklan is a lovely, kind stallion and I didn't detect any anger on his part. Just a bit of confusion at the beginning of Steve's work with him. I very much dislike the modern-day showing of Arabians and the reference to halter training. It's NOT training. It's intimidation and domination. These horses are so sensitive and intelligent. Kindness and patience goes a long way in your progress in training them.
@@Ladypurr Thank you for your explanation.... Yes, my first reaction is halter training...
I have bred, trained and shown Arabian horses, for almost 40 years. So I have seen this current trend come.... It's actually one of the two reasons I stopped breeding and training all together... The horses are being abused, stand stiff from hormone and steroid injections, are angry, and dangerous to handle. Stallions that rear and strike are a cool thing....
I have had a number come to me after halter "training", and they were angry, insecure, and therefore dangerous...
And it's truly and deeply sad to see horses that way...not having a life.
I am very happy that your boy could be helped and is fine now... Too many horses don't get that chance....
We lived in the Middle East for 2yrs and was shocked the way young horses were trained for showing. They were a nightmare to work with and took a long time to get over it, and some if ever. I would never go and watch showing, it upset me too much.
Steve, you look very handsome in your cowboy hat! You and the stallion look great together! Your patience with him works wonders!😊
I don't own a horse and I have had nothing to do with horses for the last 30 years but I still learned a lot with this video. It was a bucket wish of mine to understand horses. My mother did dressage as a young girl and she was very spiritually bonded to animals. She died much too young. I thought I could pick up on what we both missed out on. With this video has come a clearer understanding of the way horses think. Thankyou for sharing. (Re Las Vegas: watch out for 10 ft tall, backyard aliens! ) You'll be able to dine there very well. There are a couple of UA-cam videos on dining at the hotels in Vegas. Happy days.
I loved watching the change happen to Cooper. His eyes said it all
Hi Steve I like that your no nonsense, respectful and practical please dont change. I personally dont agree with people coming along watching all what your done then trying to say they were part of it in some way.
Totally agree with you. I love Steve's approach and I hope he doesn't change.
@@suzanneyorkville Any changes Steve will make in his life will flow naturally and feel so right to us all, esp to himself and the horses he works with… in my opinion.
@@louisegogel7973 Hmm I dont think you understand Steve was critiqued by a women that didnt ask to be there while he was working and pushed her mumbo Jumbo on him. Very Rude Indeed so
Flashback. My gelding lost his stuff while the farrier was trimming his hooves, for no apparent reason. I said he had a flashback. The farrier said that’s exactly what happened, he flashed back to a bad thing that happened in the past. Who knows what tiny thing took him back. Often people will think it’s just bad behavior. We do have to consider what the horse has been through in his lifetime and that things that appear mundane to us in that moment may have a very specific memory and meaning to the horse. Unfortunately a lot of horses have been struck or hurt in some manner in their past. Sad but true. Until all people treat horses with kindness and compassion we will have to consider these things.
You are -without a doubt -the GREATEST horseman now and maybe EVER! Stay the way you are-all the other horses you worked with DIDNT have anyone HEALING them. ???
I’m so glad you both enjoyed your visit to the U.S. and that it was a positive experience all the way around. Sounds like you may have made some lifelong friendships. Love the 🤠!
I think that horse was both relieved and grateful you showed him there was nothing to get all worked up about. Frankly, one of the reasons I feel you have always been able to make a difference and changes in a horse’s behaviour (regardless of the severity) is because you connect with them on some sort of a level … they feel safe and secure with you and then one is able to show them things, as they are more receptive. I guess in a way it’s just another form of leading.
It’s always a good feeling (human or beast, alike) if someone actually gets you and connects with you, especially if one is seen as being difficult or a problem. I think horses pick up from their owners/riders, who may perceive them to be a problem.
BTW the only thing that really stood out in the background noise was the sound made by a Cicada … they have a buzzing sound … was that what Tanya referred to?
Speaking of sound … it was ringing in my ears, when I heard you might come back to North America next year. You have a lot of fans up here in 🇨🇦 too … I’m sure something could be arranged for a visit/demonstration up here as well! What an absolute blessing that would be. 😊
Thank you so much for today’s VLOG … brilliant as always! It’s never a disappointment! Oh … and you will have to show us a pic of where you decided to hang the spurs! 😂🤣😂
Happy Trails!
My heart melted as Steve talked out natural background noise of the cicada. For some of us, this brings back the sweetest memories. I loved watching Steve in the US👏🏼
Omg look at him admiring himself in the mirror, he knows he is beautiful. Steve you should have millions of followers, so many ppl and horses need your help.
Happy Birthday... lovely video... he was licking and chewing I noticed about 20 mins. He's a lovely horse... I'm glad you could help....
When is Steve’s birthday exactly? I think Tonya said it’s coming up soon, but not yet?
Thank you Steve and Tanya, great video, beautiful horse. Stay grounded Steve and dont entertain new age ideas, your gift is from God, thank and honour Him only. God bless you.
A tack room with a chandelier…fabulous and so is this video.
You know, it's a real shame that I don't have a horse anymore. I just keep learning and learning from these videos! Oh, but there is one thing. Now that you've outed yourself as far as your age, you must stop calling yourself old....because I'm the same age and I'm not ready to be old yet!😜🤣
I wish you could help me with my lovely horse and the two borrowed horses I look after! I just don’t have enough time in my week to train them all!!
As always, Steve, you and Tanya bring needed experience, calmness, and gentle firmness to each horse you work with. I love watching these videos. I personally dislike how showing Arabs has morphed into getting them to jump around and get fired up,. It doesn't seem like that's beneficial when they are being trained. That and the oils and make up. Guess I'm old school. Arabs are beautiful just they naturally are, in my humble opinion.
Wow what a trip ❤. Well done to you both as usual - not only is it educational but its highly entertaining to watch your videos , thank you . Tanya and her "lady cave" comment made me spit my coffee 🤣Xx
OK, I'm glad I wasn't the only one!🤣
PTSD, just like all trauma victims. He is a beautiful stallion.❤❤❤
He's a beauty and for a stallion, seems to have an excellent nature. HE doesn't seem to be aggressive at all - just reacting according to his past.
Another fascinating video. I’ll add to the correction about that insect. Cicadas pronounced sick-Kay-dahs. When you grow up hearing them every summer you hardly notice them. To me they represent the hot days of summer
Enjoyed! Sorry you got bitten in N.C.. Sounds like those pesky Fire Ants we had in S.C.. Hate them and they hurt!
Thank you for sharing your adventures with the whole world! I truly enjoy it watching your remarkable skills with the horses. Lots of hugs to both of you!
I connected with the behaviors that were the issues of things that were holding the owner and her horse back especially as she had him at the age she did,i did guess that his "previous", was the cause of the problems.Still i also saw how Steve picked up so quickly and a remedy was applied.I loved this video it really outlined its people that can cause the problems.Well done Steve, i hope that sweet lady is going to be more on the ball and so safer, she will relax more and enjoy him to his full potential,lovely,lovely horse.
I love all the love you show these beautiful animals. You are the best I feel. Thank you.
My horse is exactly like that! Lazy or crazy 😅 This video was very interesting. Thank you, Steve.
What a great ending for these horses. Loved this again your work is amazing. Tracey (Australia).
You deserve every success. Your empathy with the horses is amazing. The world needs more of you. Blessings to you and your family.
What a beautiful horse so glad you could help him. Xx
Indeed!
Love that you've taken him from guarding his emotions to showing him he can show his emotions, then showing him how to sel-regulate his emotions - from breakdown comes breakthrough 😊
You definitely have a spiritual link steve . Great job x. ❤
Wonderfulness here. What a video! You nailed it, Steve..when you said his life comes up inappropriately. You gave him some depth to his learning. Being able to bring life up and down with depth of understanding is unbelievably important and will enrich ones horses life tremendously. As we as the pwners. Thank-you! Great "pearls" of wisdom.
Just as the others say. You are very much appreciated for all that you do for horses.
To each his own. I believe your own is perfect just the way it is. You communicate very well with the horses with gentleness and respect. That’s spiritual. And brilliant!
Very interesting video, and a horse owner that is obviously attuned to her horse and familiar with several natural horsemanship methods. Good for her! I was really astonished at the Shakkan's breakdown during the gap exercise. It was good to see it in slow motion, because I think we underestimate how fast horses can move in totally unexpected ways. I also caught the warning saying "I could rear now and injure you", and I'm so glad that Steve has so much experience and knows exactly what to do in a situation like this.
I live in Montana, and at the barn, we try to do everything from both sides - leading, saddling, mounting, dismounting... I also like to mount and sit, and while I don't count backwards, I'll have the horses move away from the mounting block backwards or sidewards or even normally, from time to time. Now they know to wait!
Steve, I would really enjoy a video about some of the things you're talking about in your demos. Some exercises that can be done while in the saddle. In this video, you're talking about have the front leg lift when you lift the corresponding rein. In another video, you were talking about turning a horse with the weight on the inner seatbone and the outer leg behind the girth. These are little nuggets that do help my riding, and I'd come to one of your demos in a heartbeat, but with distance and expense, I can just dream of it.
Would you consider making a video explaining more of what you do in the saddle? Or making a DVD that could we could order?
I'm always looking for ways to improve my riding, but it's really difficult to get good information without going down the dressage way (where I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if a teacher is good/correct or not), and there is not enough spelled-out instruction in the western riding world.
(I did go to several of Buck Branaman's riding demos here at Montana State University, where his daughter teaches a colt starting program. It was so far over my head, I felt like a high schooler in a college graduate level class... But it sure was fascinating.)
Anyway - some tips for exercises that would teach both horse and rider to work together in better balance would be amazing! Thank you Steve and Tania for all your good work!
Lovely horse who’s very smart! Could really see him processing every new thing asked of him. Oh, I don’t think those aren’t crickets in the background, they’re cicadas. Crickets are more nocturnal and don’t vibrate at that frequency (or quite as loudly).
Love the cowboy hat on you Steve. Much better than the baseball cap.
Glad you are just down-to-earth Steve!!
Las Vegas is Dec??!!! Oh my. I need to get there to see you. As always, love this video and all the golden nuggets you simply provide .
Amazing as always! You are truly gifted Steve!
You do have a gift with animals. You see what they are thinking and anticipate what they are going to do. I so look forward to your videos. Thank you
I’ve been looking forward to your videos from the states as I’m in Texas. Since I discovered you about 2 years or so ago you are my go to for training and working out issues with the horse and the rider. Just a note that’s not crickets which are nocturnal. That loud sound comes from cicadas. In North America they are called Magicicada periodical cicadas, aka "locusts”.
Adult cicadas also called imagoes, spend their time in trees looking for a mate. Males sing usually in the daytime (or otherwise vibrate the air or their surroundings), females respond, mating begins, and the cycle of life begins again. The sound can be exceedingly loud and will come in waves. Amazing that such a small creature can generate an overwhelmingly deafening sound.
I'm glad you said that because I recognise that as Cicadas!
Yes, cicadas! I'm in Iowa and here it's late July and August that the males are so noisy in the trees. It really is extremely loud if they're right overhead. Not so fun to be outside at that time. They love the big silver maples that are all over here.
A very happy birthday. 60 your still a spring chicken!!!
Love the relationship between you and Tanya. Amazing.
Wow what a beautiful horse,great video
Really enjoyed this video. As always Steve and Tanya. You stay so calm throughout which is lovely to see. Love how you make such a difference to the horses. Thank you. 😊 ❤❤
11:28 : Steve, after you and Shakkan introduce yourselves; he IMMEDIATELY shows you the mounting block (with a certain energy)... and you didn't get the message/missed the cue, so he left; LOL 😂
REALLY love spending cold Melbourne evenings with you Tanya and all these beauties who require your clear, kind yet firm communication! ❤
Yes! I noticed that as well!
Yes he did!!!
same! It was amazing how he made a point of it!
Oh my goodness....YES! he actually did!! I saw him sniff the mounting block first time round but didn't attach any significance until I read your comment. Very well spotted!
Incredible. Your body language is genuine. Thanks for helping others to understand. 💕✌️
He's a stunning horse!
Another fantastic job and another happy owner🤗
How very interesting. Thank you for sharing the some spiritual aspects of horsemanship work. It does seem to fit. I loved seeing this. ❤
Great breakdown great breakthrough. Great people and horse. Great job Steve & Tanya. Total Chill horse standing at mounting block
You have such empathy and skills and understanding for the nature of the animal kingdom. God bless you. Steve, it's really educating the owners
I love your videos Steve and watching you work. I find with my stallion its more about showing just as much respect, as we are asking them to give. Never forget the individual in front of you, especially when their instincts are so close to the surface. Never being unfair, but not lowering expectations, , and obviously displaying that we are the most competent leaders. When people try to solely force, eventually that animals tolerance will hit a breaking point and as much ego as we may have, we are like a fly on the shoulder compared to these animals, when they mean it. This horse never went to that level, thought about it, but because you displayed your fairness with every give, he never had to get to that level. Again, hey buddy look how I can keep my head straight...im the most competent leader in this relationship. That's mutual respect and the starting point of some cool relationship & behavior changes ❤️ can't wait to see more!
Steve You are just a ridiculously lovely person & beyond gr8 horse worker. Shaz is a breath of fresh Air with her filming, voice overs & input.. Shaz your learning & understanding of a very difficult process to actually do incredibly well, over the yrs that Iv enjoyed watching you guys...is absolutely wonderful....
I had the hardest time tying the rope haler. My farrier would shake his head, you’ve got this wrong again! Haha. Then he told me I needed to tie to the loop (on bottom) rather than tying the strap to itself. Some little ditty about tying to the “post”, I can’t remember it, but it’s so simple we always make it more complex than it is! Now I remember to tie to the “post”, and it’s easier to do it right.
Thank you so very much!!!! You guys are so awesome! Love you both. Thanks for all your hard work! I love your comments Tonya! All your good boys and your sweet giggles! You both are such a blessing. ❤❤❤❤ keep up the good work!
Yee har! What a beautiful horse. I had an Arab when I was young and she was amazing. I just love the life in them and how magnificent they look. Good job guys. 😊✌️
I love to watch your videos. I am 84 years old but have rode horses since I was 6 years old. I miss it so much but my health is not the best now. Thank you I am from Iowa.
Love your horse training sessions. You always become one with the horse by the end of the training session!😊❤
Your videos are great! Glad you enjoyed your time across the pond!
It's funny you mentioning the sound of the cicadas. I'm so used to hearing them myself I didn't even notice the sound until halfway through the vid. Beautiful stallion. Good that you could help. Thanks to you & Tanya for sharing your time & talents. Wish we could meet. Best to you all.
Another great video both!🥰🏴
I enjoy watching you and your wife. Thank you for your sharing your experience.
Love love love your presentation! Talking through your expectations is a great teaching tool!!
Horse seems claustrophobic between Steve and fence. Could that be part of the problem mounting between the block and the fence?
I’m in San Diego county . I have an Arab gelding and learn from you with each video. I’m a high school math teacher… you are a wonderful teacher!
Wow, much power at the beginning. In germany we says: Er schnaubt vor Wut/Aufregung. Very interesting video with a very pretty Stallion.
Thank you and Tanja ❤
Does he not have any company?
Another great vid, thank you so much for sharing, love the hat!!
Inspires me with my 20 something mare! She is a rescue, we no nothing of her past, don't have an exact age. Having her for over a year we recognize someone started her very well and because she was a rescue, people have also let her down. It has taken this time with us to begin to see her personality, we have been very slow with her and I believe it is paying off. WE have put into practice Steve's techniques and have a few breakdowns to breakthrough moments which have lead her to trust us, that she has leadership. Can't wait til the next video.
Another wonderful training session! Love you guys♥️
when will you be in Scotland, and where please, would love to be there, I'm in Glasgow. Brill video as usual Steve n Tanya
Loved Coopers story!!!
I love that “all the shags flaking”. Yes. “lazy to Crazy”. Beautiful
The last part of your video was the most instructive I've seen so far, and a great idea! Especially if you have a horse that likes to move once you mount. (Which I do) He's 20 years old and I know has had no ground work in the past 8 years. Good horse, but clueless. And this is the best way so far I have seen to fix this. And arabs are the best! I have a horse named Reebask, and if you know anything about Polish Arabs, you can figure out his breeding. Smartest horse I've ever known.
Another great video..another success..happy you all had a great time xx
I love your videos. Your training is spot on. You don't even know how blessed the people you visited in Florida are to have had you help them. Again, NO trainer would come and work with the horse and with the owner like you have. I know you were sort of on vacation there, but even your videos back at your home. No trainer in the US would do what you do. Well, I might be able to find 2, but that's it. Amazing the training you do with the horse and the owner. Really, haha, a lot of times it's the owners who really need the training. Great, great videos.
@Jessica Higdon, do you think that is because they trust their own environment above anyone else's or not wanting to travel?
No judgement, but it seems strange to me in the UK when, certainly in some places, Americans seem to travel much further distances as a matter of course than we do 🤔
Steve you are the horse whisperer to me , you are in line with the best I believe. I just love watching your video's and don't ever stop with the longer video's ,I have watched them all the way through and never get tired so much information I love it! What a beautiful horse❣
A lot I’m learning from you, although I have no horse I really enjoy your videos.
“Wanted behavior makes things easy, unwanted requires more work/repetition” Ain’t that the truth! Greetings Tanya and Steve from the Palos Verdes Península, So. California.
Nice summary of a great way to work with issues of anyone!
I absolutely love this video. You are truly an amazing man. I'm not a horse person but absolutely love watching!. Thanks Steve & Tanya. X
That's not fireworks. It's a gun. I hear it where I live too ( in the US). Beautiful Arab ... I wonder if he's dull because he's bored and lonely? Does he have another horse or a companion animal around? As always, great session, Steve! Thank you!
Great trip Steve and Tonya, great job!!
Thanks for another great video. Watching you from Australia. Happy trails!
Love the hat! You did wonderful stuff with Cooper. I tell everyone over here how great you are, even local trainers. “You should do Steve Young’s leading to driving technique “… sure they appreciate that.
So Steve, here in the states, we have this little critter called, cicada. Cicadas sing during the day, crickets, sing at night you hear them starting in September, at night in the summertime here in the states, you will hear what is called a Katydid.
Another excellent video. So pleased you both had a great time away. ❤
Steve & Tanya are again out making miracles happen! Great work guys! I have to say that in order for that place in FL to be that tight, one needs massive amounts of "resources". It would be nearly impossible to be that immaculate without. Still beautiful to see, bu to have carpeting and a chandelier in a tack room is unbelievable! Amazed!
Those are cicadas not cricket❤
Another wonderful, successful video. Glad you had a nice trip to the US! Well deserved.
Great video. I am planning my next vacation to Las Vegas in December. Only 5 hrs away and I really would like to meet both of you. Awesome opportunity to do so. Great work with that beautiful stallion. Love and peace.
Just an FYI that has nothing to do with horses... Tell Tanya that buzzing sound isn't crickets, it's Cicadas! We have them here in Michigan also, but not until around August, when its good and hot outside. Then there is the most "famous" ones, the periodical 17-year-Cicadas, which cover the whole northeastern quarter of the US. The nymphs hatch, burrow into the ground where they live eating sap from tree roots for 17 years. Then they finally emerge and mature to to sing, find a mate, lay eggs and die within about 4 weeks. And they are the largest brood hatch too, so when they all start buzzing it's almost deafening.
You do look good in the hat though 😉 Nice job Steve, as always.
Steve creating miracles. MR Stallion might enjoy a huge beach ball to play with. Seems as tho MR Stallion is Bored
My miniature stallion has an Amazing Graze toy that I put chopped celery in for him to work for. A no-sugar treat in a toy for stimulation.
What a beautiful horse!! I love the breed and he is a beautiful representative. I hope many people sent their mares to him or received semen. It is wonderful to see your love and appreciation. ❤️
Glad to see you working you magic in the States!
Steve, I appreciate how you approach each horse without judgment even knowing the behaviors that have brought you to that horse. Always in a kind way with leadership. I wish I could have found you back when I was young and training a few horses. Could have saved me some bumps and bruises I'd imagine. Carry on!
Hi Steve & Tanya. That was a fantastic video. How chilled out was that horse by the end. So lovely to see. I believe in spirituality & animals tune in also. Think you are quite spiritual really Steve in how you tune into these animals & they can feel it. Lots of love from New Zealand.
Great video again guys,beautiful horse.
Yay love watching Steve and Tanya to the rescue ❤💙