I loved how he whipped his head back to get rid of the flies. But insured that he didn't move his back & risk knocking her off. What an wonderful trainer they have.
I literally thought to myself "I wonder if cattle riding is a thing" and this was the search result. Wow. Those are some well trained and bonded cattle.
They are behaving better than most horses do! Great job with these two! You can train cattle just like a horse, they are actually about the same intelligence level in some cases, depending on the individual. Most would say horses are a bit smarter but TBH, this video kind of makes me question that theory, as it is most likely the opinion of HORSE owners who don't know much about cattle. Texas Longhorns are another very intelligent cattle breed and there are videos here of them being ridden too. People see a rodeo and get the wrong idea about bulls and cattle as a species. Bulls are not generally mean and cows are not always gentle. Either gender can be calm, or they can be aggressive and spooky, same as horses. Some of it has to do with genetics, breeding and temperament but MOST of it is how you handle the animal and this goes for all livestock. The bulls in rodeos are often rescued bulls, who were NOT trained to be ridden and who are often too dangerous to be handled by farmers. Other times they are gentle bulls who can be petted by people, they just don't like people on their back. In some cases, the animal was abused and given a second chance as a rodeo animal instead of becoming steak. There is a lot to know about cattle and they can be as interesting as horses IF you take the time to learn about them. Great video and TY for sharing!
Interesting read. I care for a 900 lb/2 yo cow that is extremely tame with me. Loves to play and roughhouse around but is also super safe, balanced and trustworthy. Absolutely tolerant in temperament with me, just an amazing balanced creature. I was wondering whether I'd be too heavy for her to easily take on her back, me being a pretty heavy 200 lbs. There is a 20% rule in horseriding so I'd be about breaking that rule. A source on cow riding says they can carry up to 50% of their bodyweight, which seems to greatly contradict the 20% rule of horseriding, although perhaps 50% refers to carrying loads and not actual riding, I don't know. If I get on her back I don't want to be an uncomfortable or borderline amount of weight for the 900 lb beast, she needs to be able to bare me easy or I won't do it. Would you know? If I was say 150 lbs I'd feel better about it, but 200 lbs seems like a fair bit and she's only 900 lbs. Her breeding is a beef cross. Based on literature, if it was a horse I think the recommendation would be I'm too heavy as I break the 20% rule.
I love you and adore you for what you stand for and what you have accomplished. Please don't ever stop and continue to push envelopes by going further with your training. Do continue to share your knowledge: this is so intriguing and as a former Equestrian, I am incredibly humbled and in awe watching you at your superb skill in formidable bovine husbandry and riding.
I'm really wanting to do this in the future with a steer or two, and there is very little information on training them. Thanks for the amazing upload :) also, nice to see you take such great care of your guys.
my steers are finally old enough to do the actual breaking to ride which i am starting next week if i dont have time this week. i have done a lot of exposing them to saddles and such as this has been something i have wanted to for a long time, i have broke and trained horses for years. time to try something new. i have 2 Ayrshire steers :)
@@blackpigeongreatdanes3 Please upload videos if you can. I’ve looked to having steers in the future instead of horses, as I’m not interested in eventing and would rather pleasure ride plus enjoy the cheaper cost of feed.
@@FlowingDepths I will for sure post videos when i have them. i have had to put everything on hold right now but once back up i will do my best to post them :)
Domestic Riding Cattle needs to be a thing and I really hope you'll set another big step for it with your great video. Thanks for showing off how precious these animals are.
I don’t understand comments like this. U been around “farm animals” ur whole life and didn’t know u could train a cow??? U obviously grew up with chickens pigs sheep goats etc. they are smart and have brains. Anything with a brain can be taught certain things.
@@commanderdante3185 i prefer dogs and horses to be get slaughtered instead of these humble beings who have no history in engaging in war or utilised in war .
Can I also say, thank you, that you keep the steers/ oxen horns (with interesting covers) as it is an important tool and organ of this animal. They are said to be able to regulate body temperature with their horns and it also is important for their self worth and esteem. These are magnificent animals. Much love and ongoing success from a fan in London, UK.
This is such an amazing achievement! I have so many questions. What is the working life expectancy of an ox team? Can you ride both of them or only the one on the right? (IDK which is Simon, which is Oliver.) Are they shod? Do they need to be seen by a farrier? Do they get distressed if they need to be separated for a time (vet care, etc.)? Do they need special fencing because of their size?
🇧🇷 sou aqui do Rio grande do Sul Brasil, aqui também tem muito gado da raça holandês são ótimos na produção de leite e são bois grades de tamanho e com muita força, parabéns pela junta de bois parabéns muito bem adestrados parabéns
Ive always loved riding bulls. Sounds real impressive til I explain it. LOL My great grand daddy always used the bulls for work. I’ve still got his yolks! Cows are awesome! And it’s even better that a girl is handling them! Keep up the good work! And be careful!
What is the proper term for this? Bull riding is a different sport. Has there been an official name given to it? I’m trying to find out more but all I get from google is professional bull riding.
This is so cool. I’ve dreaming of getting a horse but I’m a bigger guy and maybe this is a good option. Just want to leisurely ride. What’s upkeep on hooves and other necessities like?
Can you tell me if you used a horse halter or beef halter? Do you recall the brand and where you purchased it? My daughter is trying to follow in your foot steps and has just been using a cotton tie horse halter. She does not have good direction control as it pulls weird on him. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Are you using a special halter for cows or just like a large horse halter? We just got back a wild hawaiian cow with spanish blood and she's so sweet and tame I want to ride her to work lol. Thanks for the video!
Hello! I am wondering what breed this is and if you would recommend it or something else for what you have done with them:) My guess is Holstein but l’d love to know for sure
Yea probably! I’m starting to train my Holstein heifer she is only 4-5 months so she’s still learning. She’s halter broken (mostly still working on it but she’s so good!) and I’m starting to press and lean in her back.
@TMHarringan Can you recommend any good sources on how to train bulls for riding? I am in the process of starting up a ranch and am going to be looking to train one of my bulls for riding, but while I have extensive animal training experience, that experience has been with more predatory species than hooved species -- and never riding type experience. By riding I mean the style you demonstrate in this video -- cattle-back riding, not the wild bucking kind most people would think of hearing 'bull riding'.
@@dirtbell My start up plan includes ranch hands and I have a number of advisors in the industry checking my plan. Regarding the predatory species, wolves, dogs, and large cats. But based on my extensive study, based on Colorado State University's Animal Science plus other texts (such as Temple Grandin's books on cattle behavior), there are substantive differences that will take guided experience to learn. This and other aspects are why the plan includes a generous salary for a hand, as they will need to effectively be able to run the place in order to recognize I am about to err and correct me.
Do u not know how bridles and reins work? And they are steers not cows. Have u ever rode a horse? Of course u pull left rein they go left. U don’t pull on halters.
I am SO happy to see more people riding or showing cattle instead of EATING them. Cattle can be very useful and loving like horses. I hate the slaughter houses, and people thinkng that eating them is all they are for.,
would anyone know how tall they are... in feet.. or hands? Ive been looking for a somewhat athletic steer breed to ride... if anyone would like to inform me...
Fresians can get to 13 hands high (ish) depending on genetics. Most breeds are athletic enough to ride. I'd suggest a docile breed for your first ox, such as a Hereford. Beef breeds have more muscle tone, can jump easier but aren't bred for longevity. Milking breeds will go the distance of their natural lifespan.
I used to say I wanted a horse. Then I jokingly said I'd even take a riding cow. Now UA-cam has decided to show me that lots of different people have done this. Ah well, I'd still take a riding anything but only if I win the lottery. Because there's no way I could physically care for them. I'd have to hire someone. Although I'd just kind of like a field of retired animals mostly.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO!!!!!!!!!! I am going to try to ride my girl who is going to be pregnant and she is a 1st time heffer I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO Excited TOO 😄😆😜🙃
I have calls and we have a very close bond I can lie over them like my feet in the ground and my belly on there back I can sit with them and we have a verry verry close bond and I really want to ride her but I'm like a but unsure I'm defo going start halter training this week and iv had them for 5 months but there 9 months only
Gemma Mccorry, like the lady in the video said, gradually get them used to having somebody sitting on them. Sit on them once or twice a week. You could do that in a horse stall if you're worried about the cow moving around too much. Just don't start doing any serious riding until your cow is mature. You could injure it otherwise.
My 11 and 7 yr old girls do this and raised them from calves... Now they don't need a bit, whip, hackamore ..nothing they move on voice command and when there kissed to
They're probably smarter than most horses. It depends on the breed of horse though. I believe the only reason people stopped riding cattle is because they were slower. It had nothing to do with trainability.
I loved how he whipped his head back to get rid of the flies. But insured that he didn't move his back & risk knocking her off. What an wonderful trainer they have.
I literally thought to myself "I wonder if cattle riding is a thing" and this was the search result. Wow. Those are some well trained and bonded cattle.
They are behaving better than most horses do! Great job with these two! You can train cattle just like a horse, they are actually about the same intelligence level in some cases, depending on the individual. Most would say horses are a bit smarter but TBH, this video kind of makes me question that theory, as it is most likely the opinion of HORSE owners who don't know much about cattle. Texas Longhorns are another very intelligent cattle breed and there are videos here of them being ridden too.
People see a rodeo and get the wrong idea about bulls and cattle as a species. Bulls are not generally mean and cows are not always gentle. Either gender can be calm, or they can be aggressive and spooky, same as horses. Some of it has to do with genetics, breeding and temperament but MOST of it is how you handle the animal and this goes for all livestock.
The bulls in rodeos are often rescued bulls, who were NOT trained to be ridden and who are often too dangerous to be handled by farmers. Other times they are gentle bulls who can be petted by people, they just don't like people on their back. In some cases, the animal was abused and given a second chance as a rodeo animal instead of becoming steak. There is a lot to know about cattle and they can be as interesting as horses IF you take the time to learn about them. Great video and TY for sharing!
Ea and cows my cow is like hay watcha doing and always licking every thing like it’s food
Interesting read. I care for a 900 lb/2 yo cow that is extremely tame with me. Loves to play and roughhouse around but is also super safe, balanced and trustworthy. Absolutely tolerant in temperament with me, just an amazing balanced creature.
I was wondering whether I'd be too heavy for her to easily take on her back, me being a pretty heavy 200 lbs. There is a 20% rule in horseriding so I'd be about breaking that rule. A source on cow riding says they can carry up to 50% of their bodyweight, which seems to greatly contradict the 20% rule of horseriding, although perhaps 50% refers to carrying loads and not actual riding, I don't know.
If I get on her back I don't want to be an uncomfortable or borderline amount of weight for the 900 lb beast, she needs to be able to bare me easy or I won't do it. Would you know? If I was say 150 lbs I'd feel better about it, but 200 lbs seems like a fair bit and she's only 900 lbs. Her breeding is a beef cross. Based on literature, if it was a horse I think the recommendation would be I'm too heavy as I break the 20% rule.
Your are so right! People misunderstand cows. I love my horses, and my cows. In fact a lot of times the cows are much simpler.
It should be noted that this bulls is sterilizated. Therefore they is calm.
I love you and adore you for what you stand for and what you have accomplished. Please don't ever stop and continue to push envelopes by going further with your training. Do continue to share your knowledge: this is so intriguing and as a former Equestrian, I am incredibly humbled and in awe watching you at your superb skill in formidable bovine husbandry and riding.
I'm really wanting to do this in the future with a steer or two, and there is very little information on training them. Thanks for the amazing upload :) also, nice to see you take such great care of your guys.
my steers are finally old enough to do the actual breaking to ride which i am starting next week if i dont have time this week. i have done a lot of exposing them to saddles and such as this has been something i have wanted to for a long time, i have broke and trained horses for years. time to try something new. i have 2 Ayrshire steers :)
@@blackpigeongreatdanes3 Please upload videos if you can. I’ve looked to having steers in the future instead of horses, as I’m not interested in eventing and would rather pleasure ride plus enjoy the cheaper cost of feed.
Me too! Please let me know if you find any other sources.
@@FlowingDepths I will for sure post videos when i have them. i have had to put everything on hold right now but once back up i will do my best to post them :)
Awesome!!
What a beautiful person and what a wonderful relationship she has with those two steers 💕
Thank u for calling them steers and not cows.
”What’s your hobby?”
”I ride cows.”
Well they r bulls
My hobby is eating double Mcdonald patty
Lol I ride my cow and I tell everybody
Domestic Riding Cattle needs to be a thing and I really hope you'll set another big step for it with your great video. Thanks for showing off how precious these animals are.
Such a lovely animal! That coat is so clean and shiny looking.
That's really cool. I've been around farm animals my whole life but I didn't know you could teach a cow to do stuff like that. Very impressive.
I don’t understand comments like this. U been around “farm animals” ur whole life and didn’t know u could train a cow??? U obviously grew up with chickens pigs sheep goats etc. they are smart and have brains. Anything with a brain can be taught certain things.
@@dirtbell True! I taught a lizard to do backflips. 😁
You can even play with them with balls and toys and stuff !!
@@dirtbell Uh because most farmers dont encourage their children to bond with animals that will eventually be slaughtered.
@@commanderdante3185 i prefer dogs and horses to be get slaughtered instead of these humble beings who have no history in engaging in war or utilised in war .
I am most impressed you have gotten a holstein steer to focus!
Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha yeah me too
How did you do it!!
Can I also say, thank you, that you keep the steers/ oxen horns (with interesting covers) as it is an important tool and organ of this animal. They are said to be able to regulate body temperature with their horns and it also is important for their self worth and esteem. These are magnificent animals. Much love and ongoing success from a fan in London, UK.
Thomas Farmer horns aren't organs.
Cattle don't have self esteem issues. That's a human emotion.
Cows have a relatively wide range of emotions. I would say pride was for some, especially bulls.
LittleCloud829 I suppose you also believe that assuming pigs don't desire to turn around in crates is anthropomorphicizing them
Ummmm..... these are oxen. It is a requirement to have horns. That’s all. That’s it. No deeper meaning to it.
The are naturally hornless cattle races. If you are afraid of horns, just pick a race that gets born already without them.
Soo cool. Very impressive. You have done a great job teaching them.
Wow they love her, see how they came together so she didn’t fall when she mounted them
Well done! You are an awesome young lady.
Their coats are so shiny and beautiful ❤❤ I would definitely be happy learning to ride a steer ❤❤
Thanks for the video 🎉❤
This is such an amazing achievement! I have so many questions. What is the working life expectancy of an ox team? Can you ride both of them or only the one on the right? (IDK which is Simon, which is Oliver.) Are they shod? Do they need to be seen by a farrier? Do they get distressed if they need to be separated for a time (vet care, etc.)? Do they need special fencing because of their size?
you should be very proud of your accomplishments, your steers are BEAUTIFUL!!!
Oh thank the lord. Someone else called them by the proper name. STEERS.
@@dirtbell 😂
I Absolutely LOVE watching this talented trainer mount her steer!
They are sentient and must love the feeling of communicating with another Species!
Good job, Kaleigh with these beautiful animals & NO BITS!!
Now that's a cowgirl, and they are GORGEOUS BOYS
🇧🇷 sou aqui do Rio grande do Sul Brasil, aqui também tem muito gado da raça holandês são ótimos na produção de leite e são bois grades de tamanho e com muita força, parabéns pela junta de bois parabéns muito bem adestrados parabéns
This place looks beautiful.
This is wonderful! Did you teach these behaviors using pressure and release or food rewards?
She is speaking about the bonds between her, and her steers, and trust, that's the main concept to achieve riding them
She is a GENIUS !!! cant wait to start this !!! These are bulls !!! What race are they?? Holsteiners??
Ive always loved riding bulls. Sounds real impressive til I explain it. LOL My great grand daddy always used the bulls for work. I’ve still got his yolks! Cows are awesome! And it’s even better that a girl is handling them! Keep up the good work! And be careful!
Good teacher of ox. Thanks 💓
that was...freakin' amazing.!!!!
Thank you. Great video !
❤🇨🇦
What are the best breeds to train to ride?
Probably the more versatile ones as well as the larger breeds because of you not having to worry about being too straining on them xx
Wow, awesome video, I loved it!!!
You are awesome!! I want one! Do you recommend a breed? I like their horns; not long and pokey!
Long and pokey? Ha
that pretty cool! love the fact as soon she step up these cows faces went squash together more so ensure she stay up over the back.
need fly wipes for their faces, please.
@Alocinder what do they look like? Google didn’t provide this time. I found some mesh masks...
What is the proper term for this? Bull riding is a different sport. Has there been an official name given to it? I’m trying to find out more but all I get from google is professional bull riding.
It's called "riding a Steer like a horse" ....lots of videos about it on UA-cam...❤
I googled it too. 😂
Wow !!!! You are amazing!
This is so cool. I’ve dreaming of getting a horse but I’m a bigger guy and maybe this is a good option. Just want to leisurely ride. What’s upkeep on hooves and other necessities like?
Can you tell me if you used a horse halter or beef halter? Do you recall the brand and where you purchased it? My daughter is trying to follow in your foot steps and has just been using a cotton tie horse halter. She does not have good direction control as it pulls weird on him. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Are you using a special halter for cows or just like a large horse halter? We just got back a wild hawaiian cow with spanish blood and she's so sweet and tame I want to ride her to work lol. Thanks for the video!
How many months of age the bull castrates ?
how you taught her so well on shins?
Hello! I am wondering what breed this is and if you would recommend it or something else for what you have done with them:) My guess is Holstein but l’d love to know for sure
I was just wondering if I could ride my dairy hiefer? She’s a little over one year old
Yea probably! I’m starting to train my Holstein heifer she is only 4-5 months so she’s still learning. She’s halter broken (mostly still working on it but she’s so good!) and I’m starting to press and lean in her back.
Hmm most interesting and intriguing!.
I was training my 5 mounts old cow when she is 7 mounths do you think it is a good time to practice ridin
Amazing! Thank you very much!
This is the coolest thing ever! I wanna do that, shes like The Cow Whisperer
I am training my calf’s too!
BBS Breyers me training my to two
Very impressive!
Awesomeeeee post some more videos.
is he a bull? how did you train a bull to work? could never get mine to focus, even when starting from a calf.
+yellowstarfish09 These are steers.
It’s a steer...
Try using treats, my friend even uses a clicker with hers (the ones you get for dogs) xx
I am trying to ride my cow. What kind of halter are you using
Do you know anywhere I can ride a cow for a premium fee?
the darn flies is bothering them so much can you not spray something maybe offf lol
Amazing 👏
Is it possible to teach a bull to charge into orks in a Rohirrim fashion? It should be amazing...
Ya that would b amazing. Idiot.
This is such a cool video :p
@TMHarringan Can you recommend any good sources on how to train bulls for riding? I am in the process of starting up a ranch and am going to be looking to train one of my bulls for riding, but while I have extensive animal training experience, that experience has been with more predatory species than hooved species -- and never riding type experience. By riding I mean the style you demonstrate in this video -- cattle-back riding, not the wild bucking kind most people would think of hearing 'bull riding'.
Predatory species? Wtf u talking about? And if ur starting a ranch, let me help u because I don’t think u understand cattle or horses.
Don’t start a ranch with cattle unless u have someone with knowledge of cattle to run it for u.
@@dirtbell My start up plan includes ranch hands and I have a number of advisors in the industry checking my plan. Regarding the predatory species, wolves, dogs, and large cats. But based on my extensive study, based on Colorado State University's Animal Science plus other texts (such as Temple Grandin's books on cattle behavior), there are substantive differences that will take guided experience to learn. This and other aspects are why the plan includes a generous salary for a hand, as they will need to effectively be able to run the place in order to recognize I am about to err and correct me.
Amazing.
Where did you get his halter/reins
That's so good that u kept the Cattle's horns the breeders cut my Cattle's horns off ad they came off dangerous to veiwers
Wtf are u talking about?
Damn this is very impressive
What is the youngest a cow can be ridden?
I ride dressage with horses. I want to teach a steer to ride because why not?
So I ride my jersey cow and I was wondering did you have to train them to go the direction your pulling the halter?
Do u not know how bridles and reins work? And they are steers not cows. Have u ever rode a horse? Of course u pull left rein they go left. U don’t pull on halters.
I’ve heard people recommend facing a fence at first so that they have to go either right or left….
Wow! You’re an amazing young lady.
very professional and brave girl
Awesome! You go Girl!
I'm training a bull to be my horse so that he will pull my home and we will travel Europe. Have so refer about riding him, thanks for this video.
I am SO happy to see more people riding or showing cattle instead of EATING them. Cattle can be very useful and loving like horses. I hate the slaughter houses, and people thinkng that eating them is all they are for.,
Did i just find a video that give you a tutorial on how to ride cows
it just astonishes me how she's not afraid of these behemoth creatures,
Very well trained team. My dream when I buy my house is to get a Holstein steer and train him to ride.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I’m now I’m totally gonna teach theses tricks to my cows and ride them
I love cows so much!
would anyone know how tall they are... in feet.. or hands? Ive been looking for a somewhat athletic steer breed to ride... if anyone would like to inform me...
Fresians can get to 13 hands high (ish) depending on genetics.
Most breeds are athletic enough to ride. I'd suggest a docile breed for your first ox, such as a Hereford. Beef breeds have more muscle tone, can jump easier but aren't bred for longevity. Milking breeds will go the distance of their natural lifespan.
@@hollyshaw9471 Thank you!
I used to say I wanted a horse. Then I jokingly said I'd even take a riding cow. Now UA-cam has decided to show me that lots of different people have done this.
Ah well, I'd still take a riding anything but only if I win the lottery. Because there's no way I could physically care for them. I'd have to hire someone.
Although I'd just kind of like a field of retired animals mostly.
That’s great! They’re probably more herdbound than horses? Next, do a buffalo! That’s the ultimate.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO!!!!!!!!!! I am going to try to ride my girl who is going to be pregnant and she is a 1st time heffer I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO Excited TOO 😄😆😜🙃
Great job!
I have calls and we have a very close bond I can lie over them like my feet in the ground and my belly on there back I can sit with them and we have a verry verry close bond and I really want to ride her but I'm like a but unsure I'm defo going start halter training this week and iv had them for 5 months but there 9 months only
Gemma Mccorry, like the lady in the video said, gradually get them used to having somebody sitting on them. Sit on them once or twice a week. You could do that in a horse stall if you're worried about the cow moving around too much. Just don't start doing any serious riding until your cow is mature. You could injure it otherwise.
Need some fly spray and it would help u due to them paying more attention to you than the flies.
Love 💕 This!
A lot of trust on both parts there
My 11 and 7 yr old girls do this and raised them from calves... Now they don't need a bit, whip, hackamore ..nothing they move on voice command and when there kissed to
I want to train our Angus mix calf Franklin to be ridden once he's big enough
Your cows are soooo cute!!
Any tips
Can a 244 pound person ride on daily ?
eres muy inteligente y muy bonita Te felicito por tu trabajo
Wagon train TVshow ,the cook rode a pet Buffalo in one episode.
Neem oil on their face for the flies
how freaking beutiful these cows are.. WOW
Horse is strong oxen ?
What the f?
I want a cow..i bought one for $3
So cows are just as smart as horses!
They're probably smarter than most horses. It depends on the breed of horse though. I believe the only reason people stopped riding cattle is because they were slower. It had nothing to do with trainability.
I agree. Cattle were dominant back in the day. Horses were faster. That’s it.
Ouch that sunburn though! Or maybe it just looks that way to me?
Wouu awesome..!
I’m gonna try to work on it in writing my cows but it’s gonna be hard
I don’t think u can” write” your cows. And they are steers. So u prob don’t have any livestock.