Tim it is so good how you are teaching about leadership. Leadership is a much much better term than I learned growing up in the 60s and 70s, which was be the boss of the horse Totally different connotation Thanks
This describes my current horse and it is a new experience for me compared to previous horses. Now, that i am directing him at every step, he has improved a great deal. This has been a huge help in understanding his personality. He seemed scared but is really just insecure. Thank you for your help!
When I bought my young PRE mare, the breeder said she “needed a leader”. I wasn’t sure if she meant the mare was unconfident and needed support, or was bossy and needed to be shown her place in the herd. I never asked for clarification. After having the mare for a year, turns out it’s both! I am beginning to assume the leadership role she needs from me, and she is learning to trust my judgment. Cantered her for the first time today, and also took her on the trail by myself for the first time! Tim, your videos have been immensely helpful in improving my confidence in my leadership abilities. Thank you!
Yes I do! Paso fino gelding BUT not fixed til he was 4. A lot of the attitude is from that, he blows snorts a lot until we go out on trail to make his mind work things out. Cows, pigs, trees, deer etc
I've had many Arabians in the "snort, blow,spook" category. I completely agree that these horses need a job and a leader, building the trust reduces the insecurity and therefore resolves those issues. Great video Tim and Malinda!❤❤
I've got one like this ol' man and peppy bred. He's watchy on the ground not a spooker though. Riding he is better with confident calm rider. Definitely does well with a job. Just a horse you have to "ride" you can't just be a passenger.
Good morning all. Great job by Tim Melinda and Robert on live yesterday i was away so lift comment here. and thank you Tim and Melinda for todays video.😄😇
I think getting the whole the leader thing is big time. If you can induce confidence that you can lead. The horse can follow the rider. BUT you have a good seat and saddle. Great job. Also bridle control. Was real important I watched your hands Work release respond. Great job with your adjustments with hand and leg control
I think getting the whole the leader thing is big time. If you can induce confidence that you can lead. The horse can follow the rider. BUT you have a good seat and saddle. Great job.
What you are saying is so true. I have four horses varying from the need for a lot of leadership to very little need so it all boils down to recognizing what your horse needs That happens when you spend time with them besides riding You need to really get to know your horse to really enjoy them 😊
Oh me oh my! Tim, you have confirmed a suspicion of mine about my paint horse. When I first rode him his ears were on me and he went everywhere I looked. Unfortunately, he changed the day I let him decide to look for his 😢pasture mates. That weakness on my part led to having unpredictable behavior. Never know how sour he will be ride to ride.
I wonder if that sort of horse is a lot like border collies in the dog world. They can be really reactive and they’re looking all around all the time when they’re not working. But that’s almost because they’re looking for the next job and once they’re working, they’re settled in and really really focused.I have seen that occur as a result of breeding for herding as well as breeding for dog agility.
My SR Instant Choice cutting mare is always on high alert even at 27 and retired now. Strangely, though, she was very focused on a cow and became a great horse in parades, on the trail, and even as a Special Olympics horse. My newest horse is slab-sided and it's a big adjustment.
Tim, you mentioned certain bloodlines are more reactive or less reactive Do you want to include some lines good or bad so newcomers know what to look for?
My horse needs (and likes) ledership. Since I've been watching your channel, I always start my riding session with the small circles. You said at the end of the video about fixing a problem before it gets big.Always better for the horse, and they value you as a leader much more if you can read what they are feeling, and respond in the right way for that horse. I guess most peole learn this when they get their own horse. It's not something they teach you in riding school.
Just studying your videos for the past year made me 100 % more capable with all and everything horse related.
Tim it is so good how you are teaching about leadership. Leadership is a much much better term than I learned growing up in the 60s and 70s, which was be the boss of the horse Totally different connotation Thanks
This describes my current horse and it is a new experience for me compared to previous horses. Now, that i am directing him at every step, he has improved a great deal. This has been a huge help in understanding his personality. He seemed scared but is really just insecure. Thank you for your help!
When I bought my young PRE mare, the breeder said she “needed a leader”. I wasn’t sure if she meant the mare was unconfident and needed support, or was bossy and needed to be shown her place in the herd. I never asked for clarification. After having the mare for a year, turns out it’s both! I am beginning to assume the leadership role she needs from me, and she is learning to trust my judgment. Cantered her for the first time today, and also took her on the trail by myself for the first time! Tim, your videos have been immensely helpful in improving my confidence in my leadership abilities. Thank you!
Yes I do! Paso fino gelding BUT not fixed til he was 4. A lot of the attitude is from that, he blows snorts a lot until we go out on trail to make his mind work things out. Cows, pigs, trees, deer etc
I've had many Arabians in the "snort, blow,spook" category. I completely agree that these horses need a job and a leader, building the trust reduces the insecurity and therefore resolves those issues. Great video Tim and Malinda!❤❤
I've got one like this ol' man and peppy bred. He's watchy on the ground not a spooker though. Riding he is better with confident calm rider. Definitely does well with a job. Just a horse you have to "ride" you can't just be a passenger.
I liked when you mention about how his ears are indicating his attention to you
Good morning all. Great job by Tim Melinda and Robert on live yesterday i was away so lift comment here. and thank you Tim and Melinda for todays video.😄😇
Yep, I have a cow bred quarter gelding like this. He shines on the trail 😊
I think getting the whole the leader thing is big time. If you can induce confidence that you can lead. The horse can follow the rider. BUT you have a good seat and saddle. Great job.
Also bridle control. Was real important I watched your hands Work release respond. Great job with your adjustments with hand and leg control
I think getting the whole the leader thing is big time. If you can induce confidence that you can lead. The horse can follow the rider. BUT you have a good seat and saddle. Great job.
What you are saying is so true. I have four horses varying from the need for a lot of leadership to very little need so it all boils down to recognizing what your horse needs That happens when you spend time with them besides riding You need to really get to know your horse to really enjoy them 😊
Really, really good… thank you for posting!
Oh me oh my! Tim, you have confirmed a suspicion of mine about my paint horse. When I first rode him his ears were on me and he went everywhere I looked. Unfortunately, he changed the day I let him decide to look for his 😢pasture mates. That weakness on my part led to having unpredictable behavior. Never know how sour he will be ride to ride.
I wonder if that sort of horse is a lot like border collies in the dog world. They can be really reactive and they’re looking all around all the time when they’re not working. But that’s almost because they’re looking for the next job and once they’re working, they’re settled in and really really focused.I have seen that occur as a result of breeding for herding as well as breeding for dog agility.
Yes exactly! Bred to do a job
Very alert horse...good job & very important training there. Thanks for posting!
My SR Instant Choice cutting mare is always on high alert even at 27 and retired now. Strangely, though, she was very focused on a cow and became a great horse in parades, on the trail, and even as a Special Olympics horse. My newest horse is slab-sided and it's a big adjustment.
I feel your pain! It wears me out to ride those slabs. I'll take a hotter bred horse anyday!
Great information and video.
dang fly
Sounds like my horse, he’s a lot better in the saddle then he is on the ground.
Fascinating lesson.
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Wicj bloodlines are you referri g to in this Video?
Thank you 🌺
Tim, you mentioned certain bloodlines are more reactive or less reactive Do you want to include some lines good or bad so newcomers know what to look for?
My horse needs (and likes) ledership. Since I've been watching your channel, I always start my riding session with the small circles. You said at the end of the video about fixing a problem before it gets big.Always better for the horse, and they value you as a leader much more if you can read what they are feeling, and respond in the right way for that horse. I guess most peole learn this when they get their own horse. It's not something they teach you in riding school.
I get it that you want the horse to work from relaxation to score more points but please explain why it’s important to work from relaxation
As opposed to scared or tense? Isn't that self explanatory?
Just noticing he drags the left front foot alot. ?
Yes I talked about that in the video.