Scott, you are so kind and gentle, modest and amazing. I learned more from you in your 30 min with this lovely mare than from hours of pricey training videos. You read her correctly and established leadership and respect, which is undoubtedly key to teaching any horse to be a partner. Thank you.
That mare is just soooo faaaar awaaaay. The beauty of her looking into the distance while the cowboy pursues her... It is the majesty of the horse , personified. And he, the longing of the human to be closer. And eventually the horse sees that being here, is the same as being "out there somewhere".. beauty.
This is a great example of Great Horsemanship when working with a horse that never has had a human leader. OTTB's are expected to be "leaders" in order to win races. Changing that dynamic is tough. You, Scott are amazing at reading "hot" horses. Thanks!
I believe in the concept of controlling the horses feet, then you can control pace by energy and sound. I'm curious, and I'm hoping I could ask a few questions? You do join up or any form you wish to call it (personally I just call it for what it is and that's connecting) with a horse who is deliberately ignoring me or chooses to have more energy (energetic presence or flare) than I is when I'll match that energy and the control direction. If I have a horse that hasn't ever done this type of free work they tend to get antsy are usually far more sensitive and have a larger flight zone, this is when I'll use less energy and use direction to gain attention. When a horse stops and I haven't invited them, OR they immediately disengage and give up that fight I will actually push them on, I want them to come in when I've said ok you can now but only because I asked you to... I've easily trained many horses to walk trot canter and stop all on voice command this way, I think people underestimate the true power of free work like this. When the mare you were working on was slowing down to your energy and picking back up that was purely done by zone pressure (being closer and more forward would tell her to move up, slowing down taking the pressure off is telling her she needn't work as hard) she was listening to you, but I don't believe it is in the way you believe. She's a smart horse, she knows how you work and move and she has learnt quickly how to respond to you and where you are in the round pen. Stoping her with a body block in a round pen I wouldn't agree with but that's ok, horsemanship can't be read in a singular book nor learnt from one guru right? I respect the different way you perceive body posture and equine energy and using that to your advantage. I only have different views I don't disagree with what you're doing.
My ottb mare I got three months ago is a nut job. Won’t join up, head is always on outside of the round pen and won’t stop when I say woah . She will turn but never pays me attention and will literally just run
Thank you for this video! I have a thoroughbred who is super calm on the ground but super high strung in the saddle. I've been doing similar exercises with her but I see some extra things I can add from your videos! Hopefully this will calm her down where she won't want to take off with me.
Hi Scott, I was wondering if you could post a video on how to correct aggressive behavior on the ground, either catching the horse or getting the horse to come to you/face you in the stall? I have seen many owners struggle with horses that show their hind end and swish their tail aggressively and often times owners resort to treats or food, enabling the behavior because of fear of being kicked. What can an owner or rider do in those situations that can correct the behavior safely? Thanks! Love your videos!
They should consult their vet first and foremost to rule out health issues that may sour the horse such as ulcers, teeth, soreness, etc. Once that is ruled out and both vet and owner are in agreement that there are no underlying health issues or deficiencies then it's a matter of starting from the basics. (Sorry to take over, I know you asked the poster).
hey:) i've one question... where do you get your bitless halters, with the 'strap under the chin', from? Or better: where can i get a halter like this? :D
Hi have a new Thoroughbred gelding 7 year old, very sweet and gentle. I want to start his training with this video to be his 1st proper Training with me. My question is that i do not have a round pen, when i lunge him i use the lead rope with i don't like though. I want him to run free and make decisions because the lead rope has contact with me and him at all times. Do you have any suggestions to do the Training without a round pen?
Elmers Glue Same. My horse originally came from a track, but he was never raced, he was in a neglect situation. I've been leasing him for 2 years, but working with him for 3 years, and I really don't think he is capable of galloping. He is slow, but I love it, because I ride him mostly western.
I just got a horse like that she is jumpy and she won't stand still when I try and get on her and I'm kinda scared to ride her can anyone help me I got her on the 20th of March
I've been trying to calm my horse down when working him in an open field, but no matter what I do or have done hasn't made a difference. He's ok when he's working, he just tries to head home all the time and when I ask him to canter he bolts and bucks towards home, coming from a horse who usually only bites and rears. I've tried lunging him before, walking him in the direction and then when we reach the path, I turn him around and come from a different way, and then leave. I've been doing this for the past almost 2 years(usually 4 days a week but now that it's holidays I'm hoping to work on it more), is there anything that I could try or do differently?
Chad Houser Cool, thanks. I do follow Clinton, another great inspiration. My horse snapped again the other day so we're working on getting him past that, I also recently found out that he was never properly retrained which I believe is part of his issues in an open field. I've signed on to a cow horse club as well as a trail riders club to get him used to open spaces and working in large groups without reverting back into racehorse mode, and getting over his thing with cattle.
Love Horsemanship- Loyalty Over Violent Engagement I have an OTTB and had the same problem lunge a lot in the field. He’s most likely buddy sour. By working with him a lot in the field, he’ll eventually get used to it.
I don't know why he would by an OTTB everyone knows many of them go on to be jumpers even if they have tendinitis they can still jump just show in something we're the jumps are low and it all about style get with the facts man
No boss v she knows she sensetive not high spirit don't hurt breek wip her mind Go hunting v not hunting a sensetive horse she was trying to run away she knew you mentally Poor horse
This was magical to watch, pretty cool
Scott, you are so kind and gentle, modest and amazing. I learned more from you in your 30 min with this lovely mare than from hours of pricey training videos. You read her correctly and established leadership and respect, which is undoubtedly key to teaching any horse to be a partner. Thank you.
That mare is just soooo faaaar awaaaay. The beauty of her looking into the distance while the cowboy pursues her...
It is the majesty of the horse , personified. And he, the longing of the human to be closer. And eventually the horse sees that being here, is the same as being "out there somewhere".. beauty.
Your timing is perfect. Great work.
You have a really nice way about you and I really like your honesty.
This is a great example of Great Horsemanship when working with a horse that never has had a human leader. OTTB's are expected to be "leaders" in order to win races. Changing that dynamic is tough. You, Scott are amazing at reading "hot" horses. Thanks!
TheKisshorses thank you!
Thanks so much for the video! I have trouble with my gelding getting ahead of me when i'm leading him, so this gives me something to work on.
This was awesome!! Thanks for sharing
Good job. You have great timing with the horse.
I really want to rehome an ex racehorse in a few years. This is really helpful!
Walking is GREAT
Wow, I have been to Days End Farm before. I love rescue horses.
Some ottbs would take off and crash through your round pen. In the very beginning, I've had it happen. I always use a longe line.
I believe in the concept of controlling the horses feet, then you can control pace by energy and sound. I'm curious, and I'm hoping I could ask a few questions? You do join up or any form you wish to call it (personally I just call it for what it is and that's connecting) with a horse who is deliberately ignoring me or chooses to have more energy (energetic presence or flare) than I is when I'll match that energy and the control direction. If I have a horse that hasn't ever done this type of free work they tend to get antsy are usually far more sensitive and have a larger flight zone, this is when I'll use less energy and use direction to gain attention.
When a horse stops and I haven't invited them, OR they immediately disengage and give up that fight I will actually push them on, I want them to come in when I've said ok you can now but only because I asked you to...
I've easily trained many horses to walk trot canter and stop all on voice command this way, I think people underestimate the true power of free work like this.
When the mare you were working on was slowing down to your energy and picking back up that was purely done by zone pressure (being closer and more forward would tell her to move up, slowing down taking the pressure off is telling her she needn't work as hard) she was listening to you, but I don't believe it is in the way you believe. She's a smart horse, she knows how you work and move and she has learnt quickly how to respond to you and where you are in the round pen.
Stoping her with a body block in a round pen I wouldn't agree with but that's ok, horsemanship can't be read in a singular book nor learnt from one guru right? I respect the different way you perceive body posture and equine energy and using that to your advantage. I only have different views I don't disagree with what you're doing.
This is a pretty smart mare.
Thank you
My ottb mare I got three months ago is a nut job. Won’t join up, head is always on outside of the round pen and won’t stop when I say woah . She will turn but never pays me attention and will literally just run
Thank you for this video! I have a thoroughbred who is super calm on the ground but super high strung in the saddle. I've been doing similar exercises with her but I see some extra things I can add from your videos! Hopefully this will calm her down where she won't want to take off with me.
I have the opposite! Crazy on the ground and quiet in the saddle
What if you don't have a round pen? All I have is a pasture.
Nice!
Hi Scott, I was wondering if you could post a video on how to correct aggressive behavior on the ground, either catching the horse or getting the horse to come to you/face you in the stall? I have seen many owners struggle with horses that show their hind end and swish their tail aggressively and often times owners resort to treats or food, enabling the behavior because of fear of being kicked. What can an owner or rider do in those situations that can correct the behavior safely? Thanks! Love your videos!
They should consult their vet first and foremost to rule out health issues that may sour the horse such as ulcers, teeth, soreness, etc. Once that is ruled out and both vet and owner are in agreement that there are no underlying health issues or deficiencies then it's a matter of starting from the basics. (Sorry to take over, I know you asked the poster).
@M Harish actually he's really harsh with horses and doesn't try to get the horses mindset and focus. you should try caroline rider
hey:) i've one question... where do you get your bitless halters, with the 'strap under the chin', from? Or better: where can i get a halter like this? :D
hexelilli2013 you can get it on the web site. Just ordered mine today!
Hi have a new Thoroughbred gelding 7 year old, very sweet and gentle. I want to start his training with this video to be his 1st proper Training with me. My question is that i do not have a round pen, when i lunge him i use the lead rope with i don't like though. I want him to run free and make decisions because the lead rope has contact with me and him at all times. Do you have any suggestions to do the Training without a round pen?
I have a thoroughbred that's SUPER slow
😂😂😂😂
I have an on the track thoroughbred. he doesn't even trot
Elmers Glue Same. My horse originally came from a track, but he was never raced, he was in a neglect situation. I've been leasing him for 2 years, but working with him for 3 years, and I really don't think he is capable of galloping. He is slow, but I love it, because I ride him mostly western.
Exactly
I just got a horse like that she is jumpy and she won't stand still when I try and get on her and I'm kinda scared to ride her can anyone help me I got her on the 20th of March
At 14:00 I don't think she understood what you wanted. Don't you give her some petting and affection. My OTTB loved that and she was so good.
I've been trying to calm my horse down when working him in an open field, but no matter what I do or have done hasn't made a difference. He's ok when he's working, he just tries to head home all the time and when I ask him to canter he bolts and bucks towards home, coming from a horse who usually only bites and rears. I've tried lunging him before, walking him in the direction and then when we reach the path, I turn him around and come from a different way, and then leave. I've been doing this for the past almost 2 years(usually 4 days a week but now that it's holidays I'm hoping to work on it more), is there anything that I could try or do differently?
Chad Houser Cool, thanks. I do follow Clinton, another great inspiration. My horse snapped again the other day so we're working on getting him past that, I also recently found out that he was never properly retrained which I believe is part of his issues in an open field. I've signed on to a cow horse club as well as a trail riders club to get him used to open spaces and working in large groups without reverting back into racehorse mode, and getting over his thing with cattle.
Love Horsemanship- Loyalty Over Violent Engagement I have an OTTB and had the same problem lunge a lot in the field. He’s most likely buddy sour. By working with him a lot in the field, he’ll eventually get used to it.
Do someone click their tongue too? Like by instinct
I Need help Training a Thurobred Scott
I don’t understand why you walk away each time you get his attention and he looks at you
He was making the walking away a reward. Taking pressure off her by walking away, Is rewarding to look at.
I have a 6yr old thoroughbred off the truck can i train her to rope off of her ?anybody who really knows horses plZ lmk
concerning the bitless halter, If I wanted something to inflict pain like a bit I would use a bit.
Cheryl Straub thanks for your input!
Yeah..or use a rope halter. Those work amazing for bitless
Stomic stress or nervy, or need calm by older horses
I don't know why he would by an OTTB everyone knows many of them go on to be jumpers even if they have tendinitis they can still jump just show in something we're the jumps are low and it all about style get with the facts man
OTTB Bandit He didn't buy this horse AND it is a jumper now and does eventing lol.
He’s actually giving her mixed signals. Is he considered to be an expert???
First grass field company horses and training
The horse wanna go away so walk grass get to know it
He don't like people
No boss v she knows she sensetive not high spirit don't hurt breek wip her mind
Go hunting v not hunting a sensetive horse she was trying to run away she knew you mentally
Poor horse
First off. Learn how to spell. Second..you don't know jack Shit about training..