Hi Warwick, I found these videos very recently. I've been trying to reconnect with my three horses (one pony and two minis) for the past few days. Two of them have been worked with before, and one is a bit of a wild child--she is a curious mini, but normally as soon as I go to touch her, she pulls away and flees. To my surprise, she has been the first one to come over to me every day! She walks closely by me while grazing, whether I'm matching her steps or one of the other horses'. Yesterday was the first day that all three came up to me at least once to check in and say hello. Thank you so much for this content! I am very excited to start to build a bond with her and rebuild a bond with the other two to be more connected and understand each other moving forward.
What I love about these video’s, is your ability to recognise the power in creating and using this lock down to make a difference. In your audiences minds, for their horses. It’s faith restoration right there. Thank you Warwick, have been enjoying all that you do for years now.
Your videos are amazing, especially the ones on connection have helped me a lot. It is so much more fulfilling to see my horse responding to being seen and it feels like we’re enjoying each other’s company so much more. I’m getting better at being present and so is my horse. Thank you! #journeyon20 🐴
I do this with the mares and foals I have in my care every Spring. The mares arrive usually in November, and the mares have a dedicated field for turnout. Everytime I would lead a mare out to the field, weather permitting, I always match steps with them. If they can't go out to the pasture, I turn them out in the indoor arena. Again, while leading them there I match steps. So when they foal, if there is an issue and I have to go into the stall, I'm accepted with no problems at all. Best Regards and Stay Safe Everyone!!
Also be aware that in matching their steps to them it means matching their concerns. If they are grazing, hold your head down and look at the grass near your feet. Maybe kick some small rocks around or dig a little. If they are looking at a noise they heard look at it also. Turn as they turn to face the noise. Maybe even take a step toward the noise to investigate it like your horse is wanting to do but hasn't gotten up the courage, or curiosity, to yet. Then relax and look away from the noise and look back at the ground like you have determined that the noise is no threat like a real leader would do. At that point your horse will become the follower and probably relax following your lead. If someone shares your concerns then there is an immediate bonding and trust like nothing else can achieve. Then they will sleep with only you on watch.
Thank you Warwick for everything you do. You share so much wisdom and was going to come see you in Georgia but with everything that’s been cancelled, hopefully I will have a chance to catch you at another clinic close to NC. I watch ALL of your videos and always learn something. I have a mare with Sherlocks personality and what you have shared has really helped our connection.
I used other techniques before and had a good connection with my horse, BUT this has been great dealing with his dominance and gets in his head.. I do this a little every time I go out.. usually taking him to his hay at the end of the session. Love this even though he played games when I started it.. haha changing feet, taking longer steps.. haha he's a character and wants to have a say about EVERYTHING! haha he is great now.
Will be starting to play with my horses this week now the snow is gone and my arena is ready. Certainly takes your mind off the China virus. Just being around them raises my spirits. Good video Warwick.
Like with a new puppy! Puppy plays "You can't catch me!" so I call him, catch his eye, turn my back and go. Puppy comes running, but I don't catch him, maybe just pat him then walk on. If I can't catch him I walk on, he's not planning to leave me, just wants to play "you can't catch me". After a while, you've got an off lead dog which will never leave you. The worst thing you can do is snap the lead on or pick him up every time you catch him. Good one, Thanks Warwick.
This might be a silly question, but can you do this 'matching steps' in the pasture focusing on just one horse when they are pastured together with other horses?
As a dancer, often I come away from dancing feeling more present and aware because of my matching steps with the person I was dancing with. More then this it seems you are asking to dance with the horse. This connection is a deeper form of communication, as dancing is a non verbal language, which engenders a stronger more intense connection, whether human or animal.
Would matching steps work with a horse that is pacing up and down the fenceline and calling out when their paddock mates are out of sight? Not that I would be able to keep up but if I paced in the paddock might that help them learn to cope when specific horses are away? Others are around but don't seem to make a difference.
I am going to be working with a rescue horse who is currently in a herd and instead of taking her away from them I was thinking of following this technique but within the herd. Any thoughts?
Hi Warwick, I found these videos very recently. I've been trying to reconnect with my three horses (one pony and two minis) for the past few days. Two of them have been worked with before, and one is a bit of a wild child--she is a curious mini, but normally as soon as I go to touch her, she pulls away and flees. To my surprise, she has been the first one to come over to me every day! She walks closely by me while grazing, whether I'm matching her steps or one of the other horses'. Yesterday was the first day that all three came up to me at least once to check in and say hello. Thank you so much for this content! I am very excited to start to build a bond with her and rebuild a bond with the other two to be more connected and understand each other moving forward.
What I love about these video’s, is your ability to recognise the power in creating and using this lock down to make a difference. In your audiences minds, for their horses. It’s faith restoration right there. Thank you Warwick, have been enjoying all that you do for years now.
This seems to go with the Ray Hunt theory that, first you go with the horse, then the horse goes with you and then you go together.
Your videos are amazing, especially the ones on connection have helped me a lot. It is so much more fulfilling to see my horse responding to being seen and it feels like we’re enjoying each other’s company so much more. I’m getting better at being present and so is my horse. Thank you! #journeyon20 🐴
I do this with the mares and foals I have in my care every Spring. The mares arrive usually in November, and the mares have a dedicated field for turnout. Everytime I would lead a mare out to the field, weather permitting, I always match steps with them. If they can't go out to the pasture, I turn them out in the indoor arena. Again, while leading them there I match steps. So when they foal, if there is an issue and I have to go into the stall, I'm accepted with no problems at all. Best Regards and Stay Safe Everyone!!
This REALLY works!
Also be aware that in matching their steps to them it means matching their concerns. If they are grazing, hold your head down and look at the grass near your feet. Maybe kick some small rocks around or dig a little. If they are looking at a noise they heard look at it also. Turn as they turn to face the noise. Maybe even take a step toward the noise to investigate it like your horse is wanting to do but hasn't gotten up the courage, or curiosity, to yet. Then relax and look away from the noise and look back at the ground like you have determined that the noise is no threat like a real leader would do. At that point your horse will become the follower and probably relax following your lead. If someone shares your concerns then there is an immediate bonding and trust like nothing else can achieve. Then they will sleep with only you on watch.
Thank you Warwick for everything you do. You share so much wisdom and was going to come see you in Georgia but with everything that’s been cancelled, hopefully I will have a chance to catch you at another clinic close to NC. I watch ALL of your videos and always learn something. I have a mare with Sherlocks personality and what you have shared has really helped our connection.
I used other techniques before and had a good connection with my horse, BUT this has been great dealing with his dominance and gets in his head.. I do this a little every time I go out.. usually taking him to his hay at the end of the session. Love this even though he played games when I started it.. haha changing feet, taking longer steps.. haha he's a character and wants to have a say about EVERYTHING! haha he is great now.
:) I love ya videos sincerely mg Washington state usa God Bless
Will be starting to play with my horses this week now the snow is gone and my arena is ready. Certainly takes your mind off the China virus. Just being around them raises my spirits. Good video Warwick.
oh and thank you for your comments, I find them very informative!
Like with a new puppy! Puppy plays "You can't catch me!" so I call him, catch his eye, turn my back and go. Puppy comes running, but I don't catch him, maybe just pat him then walk on. If I can't catch him I walk on, he's not planning to leave me, just wants to play "you can't catch me". After a while, you've got an off lead dog which will never leave you. The worst thing you can do is snap the lead on or pick him up every time you catch him.
Good one, Thanks Warwick.
Yes! Stay in the moment Sound advice Again here 👏👏
Loving these videos 👌😊
This might be a silly question, but can you do this 'matching steps' in the pasture focusing on just one horse when they are pastured together with other horses?
YUP! :)
Wish I could do this.... my barn not allowing us to go down at all..... hope this is ooooooover soooooon!!!
😣I feel ya
As a dancer, often I come away from dancing feeling more present and aware because of my matching steps with the person I was dancing with. More then this it seems you are asking to dance with the horse. This connection is a deeper form of communication, as dancing is a non verbal language, which engenders a stronger more intense connection, whether human or animal.
Would matching steps work with a horse that is pacing up and down the fenceline and calling out when their paddock mates are out of sight? Not that I would be able to keep up but if I paced in the paddock might that help them learn to cope when specific horses are away? Others are around but don't seem to make a difference.
I am going to be working with a rescue horse who is currently in a herd and instead of taking her away from them I was thinking of following this technique but within the herd. Any thoughts?
Its harder to do with a herd, but can be done
@@WarwickSchiller worth a try then 😉
How fortunate can you be to have a horse with you during lockdown?
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