That is a spectacular and inspiring demonstration of accuracy and complete communication between horse and rider. If this video was an old fashioned VCR tape I will have it worn down to just a gray blur by the end of this week! The privilege of seeing you, an amazing horseman and an equally amazing horse through his education is something not to be found in this day and age! Thank you so much!
Chinaco has come a long way thanks to you Pat, his head carriage and collection are beautiful and his response to your imperceptible cues looks almost effortless. Thank you for providing a breakdown of what you were doing to make him walk, trot, turn and slow down or speed up.
There is riding a horse and there is going for a ride on a horse! This video is a personification of riding a horse. It is a fine example as to the purpose and function of the spade bit in obtaining head and neck position necessary for collection and with loose reins! I cannot think of a better explanation and demonstration of riding with one's seat. Pat and Deb I am amazed at all of the knowledge and technique you have selflessly shared on your channel. Over the years I have watched your videos and DVDs over and over and frequently show them to people trying to learn to ride and understand horsemanship. Of course I enjoy the humor and "tell it like it is" approach. In this video, you mentioned in an "oh by the way" manner that in about 4 more years you will have Chinaco where you want him. Ed Connell emphasized the importance of no short cuts in his book Reinsman of the West. Again, you have demonstrated that beautifully. Thank you again.
A beautiful demonstration, and one that can be watched repeatedly and enjoyed everytime. (It takes more than one watching to fully appreciate and understand the subtleties of Pat's riding and Chinaco's responses.) Very cool!
Thank you for demonstrating the cues and breaking things down! Simply wonderful! I've been disabled for 16 years, unable to ride; but I find my mind and body mimicking your instruction like when I was able to ride as I watch. I pray that I will be able to return to the saddle one day and of course, dream to own a Pure Spanish horse too! I love Chinaco! He's really so very handsome and talented! I've had an absolute passion for classical dressage my whole life. (the inspiration: White Stallion of Lipizza by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis) I found that book at a book fair and begged my parents to buy it for me at the age of 6! I've been fascinated by the ability to ride from the seat/skeleton with "invisible cues" ever since! Not the modern tie the head down kind of Dressage. love your humor! I love this style of Ranch Riding. I hope to be able to ride at your level one day! God Bless you and Deb and the horses! Again....THANK YOU!
I am amazed at what you have done with that horse. 3 years ago I never would have dreamed someone could get that out of a horse. My hole concept of how to ride and train a horse has changed. One day if I can get half of that out of my horse I will be thankful. If it happens it will be all because of you
Just marvellous. I'm English self taught some classical lesdons in adulthood. But the western technique as shown by Pat here makes complete sense to me. I feel sad for horses that don't meet such an accomplished master horseman as Pat.
Amazing how Chinaco has developped he's body❤ (and mind😊) This video is so great and helpful. Since the Normandy clinic people ask me if i have a breath problem because they hear me using my breath while riding 😂 it helps me to be aware about my energy and my body.
Brilliant video. This also illustrates how much easier it is to bring a young, unspoiled horse along to its best physical and mental state, unlike the situation with Homer/Spotted Fever. Trying to undo someone else's training errors is no task for a casual rider.
My best friend's dad rigged his back cinch the same way, but with a nylon latigo. He roped calves at CPRA, PRCA (RCA back then) & Indian rodeos in the 60s & 70s. It was to keep the back riggins from ripping out because of the size of calves they used to rope and the subsequent bigger/stronger horses they rode.
Iam going to download this one! Watch it more than Once! I see alot of winter clips, iam a winter Rider, Mark Twain National Forest, avid rider here keeping 3, trail worthy.
Very impressive when the conversation between rider and horse is so fine tuned. Now for a serious question, that may sound like a joke: How a horse like this behaves when a rider that does not "speak the same language" mounts it? Does the horse accept other means of communication? Does it start do act up because it is expecting something that does not come from the rider? Is it easy to spoil a horse with this "knowledge" by letting unexperienced riders on it, or does it go right back to 'expert mode' when a good riders goes back to ridding it? Thank you for taking your time to make these videos and share your life lessons. Regards from Germany (but I am actually Brazilian, but born in the US - go figure 😀)
The few people that have bridle horses where I live don't generally let others ride them; they have other basically trained horses for that. Its like letting a 16 year old drive a Lambo
Does the weight distribution between seat and stirrups stay constant? Do you put any weight on the stirrups as you ride or are they just used for control?
Such a great question. I've always wondered about how much weight should go in the stirrups and when. You can lighten the weight on the horse's back by putting weight in your stirrups but that still pulls down on the horse, so it it really better? Maybe yes, because it's more on his sides, so you're lowering the center of gravity for the horse by doing that. Would love to know the thinking.
The lope was really ground covering! I thought you were going to run out of room in your circle. THANKS. Cheers from Tatamagouche (meeting of the waters).
Chinaco does dressage better than a lot of dressage horses and looks happier doing it. I wish dressage riders would stop overbending their horses! It's a fasion thing... If you look at old tapes of 1940s dressage, it looks more like you and your splendid horse - free and flowing.
Hi Pat and Deb, thank you for sharing this knowledge, I was looking for the older video where you explain proper hand placement to get a horse to break at the pole v the withers. I haven’t had any luck, can you point me in the right direction?
I was taught to ride from my seat and legs thank God. The reins were what came into play if the other 2 things failed. Idk how horsemanship got so far away from this concept. Now we're supposed to neck rein without using seat and legs lol. I think true horsemanship has fallen by the wayside among many these days because we've become an instant gratification society. People want it now and don't want to take the time to learn properly and build on skills. Sad for the horses.
That is a spectacular and inspiring demonstration of accuracy and complete communication between horse and rider. If this video was an old fashioned VCR tape I will have it worn down to just a gray blur by the end of this week! The privilege of seeing you, an amazing horseman and an equally amazing horse through his education is something not to be found in this day and age! Thank you so much!
ditto!
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Chinaco has come a long way thanks to you Pat, his head carriage and collection are beautiful and his response to your imperceptible cues looks almost effortless. Thank you for providing a breakdown of what you were doing to make him walk, trot, turn and slow down or speed up.
There is riding a horse and there is going for a ride on a horse! This video is a personification of riding a horse. It is a fine example as to the purpose and function of the spade bit in obtaining head and neck position necessary for collection and with loose reins! I cannot think of a better explanation and demonstration of riding with one's seat. Pat and Deb I am amazed at all of the knowledge and technique you have selflessly shared on your channel. Over the years I have watched your videos and DVDs over and over and frequently show them to people trying to learn to ride and understand horsemanship. Of course I enjoy the humor and "tell it like it is" approach. In this video, you mentioned in an "oh by the way" manner that in about 4 more years you will have Chinaco where you want him. Ed Connell emphasized the importance of no short cuts in his book Reinsman of the West. Again, you have demonstrated that beautifully. Thank you again.
A beautiful demonstration, and one that can be watched repeatedly and enjoyed everytime. (It takes more than one watching to fully appreciate and understand the subtleties of Pat's riding and Chinaco's responses.) Very cool!
Thank you for demonstrating the cues and breaking things down! Simply wonderful! I've been disabled for 16 years, unable to ride; but I find my mind and body mimicking your instruction like when I was able to ride as I watch. I pray that I will be able to return to the saddle one day and of course, dream to own a Pure Spanish horse too! I love Chinaco! He's really so very handsome and talented! I've had an absolute passion for classical dressage my whole life. (the inspiration: White Stallion of Lipizza by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis) I found that book at a book fair and begged my parents to buy it for me at the age of 6! I've been fascinated by the ability to ride from the seat/skeleton with "invisible cues" ever since! Not the modern tie the head down kind of Dressage. love your humor! I love this style of Ranch Riding. I hope to be able to ride at your level one day! God Bless you and Deb and the horses! Again....THANK YOU!
Im completely blown away... This is the pinnacle of horsemanship folks
I am amazed at what you have done with that horse. 3 years ago I never would have dreamed someone could get that out of a horse. My hole concept of how to ride and train a horse has changed. One day if I can get half of that out of my horse I will be thankful. If it happens it will be all because of you
Just marvellous. I'm English self taught some classical lesdons in adulthood.
But the western technique as shown by Pat here makes complete sense to me. I feel sad for horses that don't meet such an accomplished master horseman as Pat.
so fabulous....my good pony loved Pat. 20 years gone by now. grateful for the opportunity to belong to such a good horse. Sure do miss him.
Always well explained. Concise and clear. That's why you're my Go to Guy. Thanks Pat and Deb!
I hope to live long enough to get half way to this. Thanks, Pat.
so glad his tail was not permanently damaged back when he was a baby. He looks terrific! You are making him a horse of a lifetime :)
Amazing how Chinaco has developped he's body❤ (and mind😊) This video is so great and helpful.
Since the Normandy clinic people ask me if i have a breath problem because they hear me using my breath while riding 😂 it helps me to be aware about my energy and my body.
Brilliant video. This also illustrates how much easier it is to bring a young, unspoiled horse along to its best physical and mental state, unlike the situation with Homer/Spotted Fever. Trying to undo someone else's training errors is no task for a casual rider.
This one show JUST HOW Sensitive a horse really is ..This is BEAUTIFUL .....
My best friend's dad rigged his back cinch the same way, but with a nylon latigo. He roped calves at CPRA, PRCA (RCA back then) & Indian rodeos in the 60s & 70s. It was to keep the back riggins from ripping out because of the size of calves they used to rope and the subsequent bigger/stronger horses they rode.
Owsome work Pat you and Chinoco make a heck of a team . Watching from Saskatchewan Canada
Truly, a masterclass! Thank you for doing this. How great to see you all looking well. Chinaco is turning out fabulous. 😊
You have been doing a great job with Chinoco. I've enjoyed watching the progress. People might ask where are his leg wraps? ( Cowboy humor). Lol
once again pat, thank you. watching yo makes me feel good
Great to see his progress.
just watching, it seems to work so well, because though you ask a lot, you don't ask too much, and your 'thank you' is real
Keep inspiring people. All those old and definitely classic techniques will get lost otherwise. Love watching your channel.
Chinaco looks very nice! And his response to you is superb. Luv it😊
smooth as silk... you sure do make it LOOK easy Pat. Thanks for the lesson.
Iam going to download this one! Watch it more than Once! I see alot of winter clips, iam a winter Rider, Mark Twain National Forest, avid rider here keeping 3, trail worthy.
Beautiful! Thanks for the explanation. I love your grey horse too.
Simply WOW.
Chinco has such a beautiful stride.
I know! I love a horse that walks like he has somewhere to be.
Absolutely magnificent and articulate explanation and demonstration ❤❤❤ love this 👏
Thanks Pat! ‘Nuff said.
Thanks!
Inspiring me to work harder! Thanks!
Thank you
Absolutely amazing
Very impressive when the conversation between rider and horse is so fine tuned. Now for a serious question, that may sound like a joke: How a horse like this behaves when a rider that does not "speak the same language" mounts it? Does the horse accept other means of communication? Does it start do act up because it is expecting something that does not come from the rider? Is it easy to spoil a horse with this "knowledge" by letting unexperienced riders on it, or does it go right back to 'expert mode' when a good riders goes back to ridding it?
Thank you for taking your time to make these videos and share your life lessons. Regards from Germany (but I am actually Brazilian, but born in the US - go figure 😀)
ooo good question...can a bad rider ruin him forever?
The few people that have bridle horses where I live don't generally let others ride them; they have other basically trained horses for that. Its like letting a 16 year old drive a Lambo
Great video love to ride with some day. ❤️👍✌️🐴
Does the weight distribution between seat and stirrups stay constant? Do you put any weight on the stirrups as you ride or are they just used for control?
Such a great question. I've always wondered about how much weight should go in the stirrups and when. You can lighten the weight on the horse's back by putting weight in your stirrups but that still pulls down on the horse, so it it really better? Maybe yes, because it's more on his sides, so you're lowering the center of gravity for the horse by doing that. Would love to know the thinking.
Great question…I was just going to ask also.
The lope was really ground covering! I thought you were going to run out of room in your circle. THANKS. Cheers from Tatamagouche (meeting of the waters).
Chinaco does dressage better than a lot of dressage horses and looks happier doing it. I wish dressage riders would stop overbending their horses! It's a fasion thing... If you look at old tapes of 1940s dressage, it looks more like you and your splendid horse - free and flowing.
rokuer or whatever the heck they call it, is downright ugly and cruel
Hi Pat and Deb, thank you for sharing this knowledge, I was looking for the older video where you explain proper hand placement to get a horse to break at the pole v the withers. I haven’t had any luck, can you point me in the right direction?
Try this one: ua-cam.com/video/rhaEfa57ASU/v-deo.htmlsi=uvWdBlMj_Zerkl8Q
Great video! Do you have a certain bit you like using for this type of work?
This is a spade bit horse.
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Disciplined until Invisible
Simple genius.
Hello!!!!😊
Like I said before you got good horses👍
Levels of The Game
I was taught to ride from my seat and legs thank God. The reins were what came into play if the other 2 things failed.
Idk how horsemanship got so far away from this concept. Now we're supposed to neck rein without using seat and legs lol.
I think true horsemanship has fallen by the wayside among many these days because we've become an instant gratification society. People want it now and don't want to take the time to learn properly and build on skills. Sad for the horses.
His mouth is quiet.
His neck is buetifully lean.
When i ride, better look at my Cowboy hat, proud to say Qued on the Look.
Chinaco is a horse that only Pat could ride. Anyone else would ruin him.
Spanish / western working dressage.
What working equitation is supposed to look like ❤