What a big personality that mare has. She’s a dominant character alright and still showed signs of I’m considering this with her tail flicking but a mare like that with great guidance will be the best of a bunch. Your work Steve is exemplary.
The number of people that think that "love" is more important than clear communication always astounds me. I have suggested to someone to stop slapping a horse, and they get soooo defensive. I see people slap their dogs and cats too, and it always looks awkward. I'm glad someone is helping people learn how to relate to their horses on a better level.
I wonder if instead of suggesting they gentle up… somehow introduce the question of being on the receiving end of those slaps… and equating the sensitivity of horse skin to insects landing on them (and liken it to. a baby’s sensitivity to touch too) with the horse’s appreciation of rubs and gentleness.
@@kathybradbury Lololol, I meant insects… horses can feel the slightest touch of flies landing on their skin…. but I see how it came out and your analogy works too. I’ll edit my comment to make it more clear. Thank you!!!
I like that you are mixing the short videos with the long ones. Often I need a Steve fix but don't have an hour & a half. Other times I want to relax for a while & watch the magic unroll.
I think this young rider is on the right track in getting help from Steve. May she watch all of his videos and have great success as she applies bits and pieces of his awesome tips.
What a gorgeous mare! As always, another brilliant VLOG with a happy ending! Tried and true training methods … tools of the trade that time after time, prove their worthiness! Happy Trails! 🙏🙌✝️❤️🇨🇦
This pony is the exact image of my very first pony, Bobby! (cough......years ago!) Got goose bumps! 😂 Glad you helped the young lady and her pretty mare. Wishing them both a long and happy future 😍. Fantastic video and heart-lifting as always 👍
Repitition, repitition, repitition!! Make it the mares idea every time!! She moves, then you make HER do something, yield the hindquarers, backup, yield hindquarters the other way next time she moves. But always make the mare want to do what you want by making it her idea to do it. Well done, Steve!! Great little instructional video once again!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦 Who had a great weekend showing the 2 stallions who act like geldings this past weekend with great results for the 2 of them at 1.10m!!
I bought a beautiful bay welsh pony stallion at a live stock auction for next to nothing because he was wild and striking out with his front feet.. no one wanted him but he was too beautiful to go to market and the buyers backed off and let me have him.. I got him home and had him in a stall and very quickly he struck at me.. I slapped his leg hard with a little pear switch that I carried and the look on his face was laughable. He never stuck out again and I found out he was a wonderful cart pony. Safe to use on the road and capable in the field going through gates. All it took was that little bit of standing up to him
No one seems to be mentioning the obvious, which is that this horse has REASONS why she objects to being mounted, those reasons need to be addressed, and usually involve pain, which is not always easy to spot. But if people actually listen to the horse, the horse will clearly communicate the problems the humans are not seeing.
famouskate9071 As an ex-trainer I can tell you you are spot on. It does not necessarily involve pain it can be a simple case of training i.e. racehorses mounted on the move, or an owner allowing a horse to be bad-mannered. Young faffs around here and we would not have done it this way if it was down to training and bad manners. No sticks required, just lead the horse around to the mounting block, ask it politely to stand, and if it moves off round you go again. The same applies to actual mounting, if the horse moves as you set foot in the stirrup, down you go, around you go, and start again for as long as it takes. My ex-racehorse was very bad for doing this and Young's technique would have simply made him worse. It took me 40 minutes over two days and the horse would stand stock still even without rein contact and absolutely no pulling tugging or use of a stick!
@freddiebiscuit9703 Exactly, I agree. I am a retired trainer also, and yes, I also retrained dozens of ex racehorse, which are mounted on the move, and yes, there are many reasons other than pain, including manners and poor training, that explain why a horse doesn't want to be mounted. Standing still to be mounted is absolutely imperative. That's beginner stuff, so when it's a problem, you've got to ask why.
@@famouskate9071 How absolutely refreshing to get a response from someone who is not totally besotted and brainwashed by a particular individual. I always used to be told as a youngster; and subsequently told my staff when I was an oldie, that everything has a reason behind it whether it is biting, kicking, refusing to be caught etc. and one should NEVER assume or use a one-size-fits-all all training method: as I personally feel Mr. Young does. Instead, cut the cloth to suit the purse which means being open-minded and flexible. I still teach but I cannot physically handle the lovely, busy, feisty darlings these days. Spirits willing the body is buggered :)
Something I have learned from Steve is not to have the bit too high in the horse's mouth. I was always told to have a slight wrinkle at the corner of the mouth so as to not let the bit onto the teeth. But I realise from one of Steve's videos the horse picks up the bit and carries it on his tongue. I wish I could go back in time and train my horses using Steve's methods. Too old a decrepit to ride now. But I so enjoy these videos.
She doesn't want the rider on her back. She stands still because Steve's training, vut she still doesn't accept the rider. The tail switching might just be because of that. If it was pain, I would expect the neck rising when she's getting on, but I might be wrong.
@@grenade8572 agree, I think that there's history as steve said, I bet getting rid of the martingale and fixing the bit helps alot. She was probably hanging on the horses mouth .
Tyvm for this video. ❔How much of a difference does it make to the relationship when owners hold the reins or lead lines with lots of room instead of practically right at the horses head?
@@grenade8572 I believe it has to do with the hierarchy. Here is what I’ve learned from watching Steve, Klaus Hempfling, and also Rick Gore: If the human shows leadership in ways horses can understand, then they will follow directions they have learned. A lead horse never allows other horses to take their food… so humans hand feeding could be interpreted by the horse as weakness and therefore not good leadership. Every herd makes sure they have a strong leader, one who can keep them safe from dangers. Without this clear strength the horses get nervous and pushy.
Yes they relate to human love like smothering like little babies they are powerful beings need to be treated uniquely people are so slow on the head all kinds of love healthy
Maybe I missed something, but if they put the mounting block about 2ft. from the wall the horse couldn't swing her back end away so the rider could mount safely.
You don't want to trap a horse between the mounting block and the wall it's dangerous even with calm horses. Horses don't like confined spaces by nature and it makes them more likely to panic. You want to teach them to approach the mounting block willingly rather than trapping them next to a wall. It's more dangerous trying to make them stand next to the wall. If they panic they are very likely to want away from the wall and that means they either bolt forward, backwards or worse yet go over the mounting block.
@@lisamurphy7471 it's not something you would do with a horse that has issues which is the case here. It would be extremely unsafe. Would I do it on my horse? Yes but she doesn't have issues and I know her very well. I wouldn't do it on a horse I'm not familiar with or one that has behavior issues, ever. Shortcuts aren't the answer and dont fix problems. Fix the problem so they are safe.
@@jneubauer76 Has the owner tried to mount without the block? Or with an assistant? I am just a retiree horse lady, my observation is a simple problem I have seen many times. Where I used to ride, they had a mounting block that was 6' long and was built solid with two parts with an opening about 2-3 ft wide. This kept the horse parallel so the riders could easily mount. But, it is a willingness to try different things here, and get the owner to do it herself. (With the trainers assistance, of course.)
@@lisamurphy7471 Yes, it was part of the training. The mare learned to stay still while the owner was mounting on... and after that, they used the mounting block.
If the human part of the person/horse team is going to bad mouth their equine teammate…the person is at fault. Quit blaming the horse. The human is at fault.
I referenced you in my video that went live today. Just wanted you to know that the siding up was helpful. My 4yr old went backwards due to ulcers so I've had to create new stories for him since February. ua-cam.com/video/momZtnyIFjw/v-deo.htmlsi=DX8L5vr7zqquhKJx
Big horse 🐴 bit of attitude,but she listens well, great video Steve,♥️🐴💙😊
She doesn’t have a bit of attitude. The human wasn’t communicating with her horse partner. The human was at fault. Don’t blame the horse for this.
What a big personality that mare has. She’s a dominant character alright and still showed signs of I’m considering this with her tail flicking but a mare like that with great guidance will be the best of a bunch. Your work Steve is exemplary.
The number of people that think that "love" is more important than clear communication always astounds me. I have suggested to someone to stop slapping a horse, and they get soooo defensive. I see people slap their dogs and cats too, and it always looks awkward. I'm glad someone is helping people learn how to relate to their horses on a better level.
I have learned gentler touching with my cat. Steve has a quality every living creature needs
I wonder if instead of suggesting they gentle up… somehow introduce the question of being on the receiving end of those slaps… and equating the sensitivity of horse skin to insects landing on them (and liken it to. a baby’s sensitivity to touch too) with the horse’s appreciation of rubs and gentleness.
@@louisegogel7973you mean infants? You wrote insects😳
@@kathybradbury Lololol, I meant insects… horses can feel the slightest touch of flies landing on their skin…. but I see how it came out and your analogy works too. I’ll edit my comment to make it more clear. Thank you!!!
@@louisegogel7973 lol
Wow! That’s a good horse that can learn that in 8 minutes
She already understood it perfectly well. It is just that no one was communicating with her in a language she understood.
What a lovely mare, and so very trainable, well done Steve as always, Laura will now have so much fun with her! x
I like that you are mixing the short videos with the long ones. Often I need a Steve fix but don't have an hour & a half. Other times I want to relax for a while & watch the magic unroll.
Steve is the best. So much knowledge and experience. Keep helping horses that need you. 😊
I think this young rider is on the right track in getting help from Steve. May she watch all of his videos and have great success as she applies bits and pieces of his awesome tips.
I can tell this man has read "True Horsemanship Through Feel". BRAVO
What a gorgeous mare! As always, another brilliant VLOG with a happy ending! Tried and true training methods … tools of the trade that time after time, prove their worthiness!
Happy Trails! 🙏🙌✝️❤️🇨🇦
Great video, thank you Young family!🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
Splendid improvements so quickly! Communicating in the horses’s language.
Steve Young does it again! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful outcome for horse and owner, thank you Steve ❤
Great video!
I miss your travelling to these places when you video them, please keep doing it. ❤❤
I wish you can teach all around the world🙏
So many horses need your help 😢
Hello from France 😍
He does...
what a beautiful horse
Great training ❤
This pony is the exact image of my very first pony, Bobby! (cough......years ago!)
Got goose bumps! 😂
Glad you helped the young lady and her pretty mare. Wishing them both a long and happy future 😍.
Fantastic video and heart-lifting as always 👍
smashing video thank you, happy little young rider now love it x
Repitition, repitition, repitition!! Make it the mares idea every time!! She moves, then you make HER do something, yield the hindquarers, backup, yield hindquarters the other way next time she moves. But always make the mare want to do what you want by making it her idea to do it. Well done, Steve!! Great little instructional video once again!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦 Who had a great weekend showing the 2 stallions who act like geldings this past weekend with great results for the 2 of them at 1.10m!!
I so look forward to your videos
Me and my wife came to see keep it up Steve brill we really enjoyed the day Sean / Melissa
Excellent work.
Lovely horse. ❤
I bought a beautiful bay welsh pony stallion at a live stock auction for next to nothing because he was wild and striking out with his front feet.. no one wanted him but he was too beautiful to go to market and the buyers backed off and let me have him.. I got him home and had him in a stall and very quickly he struck at me.. I slapped his leg hard with a little pear switch that I carried and the look on his face was laughable. He never stuck out again and I found out he was a wonderful cart pony. Safe to use on the road and capable in the field going through gates. All it took was that little bit of standing up to him
Only 8 min video! That’s not fair! I want more of Steve!
Looks like alot of horse for the rider.
No one seems to be mentioning the obvious, which is that this horse has REASONS why she objects to being mounted, those reasons need to be addressed, and usually involve pain, which is not always easy to spot. But if people actually listen to the horse, the horse will clearly communicate the problems the humans are not seeing.
famouskate9071 As an ex-trainer I can tell you you are spot on. It does not necessarily involve pain it can be a simple case of training i.e. racehorses mounted on the move, or an owner allowing a horse to be bad-mannered. Young faffs around here and we would not have done it this way if it was down to training and bad manners. No sticks required, just lead the horse around to the mounting block, ask it politely to stand, and if it moves off round you go again. The same applies to actual mounting, if the horse moves as you set foot in the stirrup, down you go, around you go, and start again for as long as it takes. My ex-racehorse was very bad for doing this and Young's technique would have simply made him worse. It took me 40 minutes over two days and the horse would stand stock still even without rein contact and absolutely no pulling tugging or use of a stick!
@freddiebiscuit9703 Exactly, I agree. I am a retired trainer also, and yes, I also retrained dozens of ex racehorse, which are mounted on the move, and yes, there are many reasons other than pain, including manners and poor training, that explain why a horse doesn't want to be mounted. Standing still to be mounted is absolutely imperative. That's beginner stuff, so when it's a problem, you've got to ask why.
@@famouskate9071 How absolutely refreshing to get a response from someone who is not totally besotted and brainwashed by a particular individual. I always used to be told as a youngster; and subsequently told my staff when I was an oldie, that everything has a reason behind it whether it is biting, kicking, refusing to be caught etc. and one should NEVER assume or use a one-size-fits-all all training method: as I personally feel Mr. Young does. Instead, cut the cloth to suit the purse which means being open-minded and flexible. I still teach but I cannot physically handle the lovely, busy, feisty darlings these days. Spirits willing the body is buggered :)
Something I have learned from Steve is not to have the bit too high in the horse's mouth. I was always told to have a slight wrinkle at the corner of the mouth so as to not let the bit onto the teeth. But I realise from one of Steve's videos the horse picks up the bit and carries it on his tongue. I wish I could go back in time and train my horses using Steve's methods. Too old a decrepit to ride now. But I so enjoy these videos.
There's quite a lot of tail swishing going on. Do you think the horse may have some pain somewhere?
She doesn't want the rider on her back. She stands still because Steve's training, vut she still doesn't accept the rider.
The tail switching might just be because of that. If it was pain, I would expect the neck rising when she's getting on, but I might be wrong.
@@grenade8572 agree, I think that there's history as steve said, I bet getting rid of the martingale and fixing the bit helps alot. She was probably hanging on the horses mouth .
Tyvm for this video. ❔How much of a difference does it make to the relationship when owners hold the reins or lead lines with lots of room instead of practically right at the horses head?
That young girl has so much to take away with her. I wondered if she ever went back to using a martingale?
the horse swings its tail each time she got on. I wonder why.
I think the history between them, but good question. Certainly hand feeding might have been part of it, but it was stopped I believe.
@@louisegogel7973How hand feeding could have made the tail switching while mounting? Genuine question.
@@grenade8572 If she were resentful about not getting a treat, maybe?
@@grenade8572 I believe it has to do with the hierarchy. Here is what I’ve learned from watching Steve, Klaus Hempfling, and also Rick Gore:
If the human shows leadership in ways horses can understand, then they will follow directions they have learned. A lead horse never allows other horses to take their food… so humans hand feeding could be interpreted by the horse as weakness and therefore not good leadership. Every herd makes sure they have a strong leader, one who can keep them safe from dangers. Without this clear strength the horses get nervous and pushy.
Sometimes the rider pokes the horse in the ribs with her toe when getting on without realising. I have found mares particularly sensitive to this.
Yes they relate to human love like smothering like little babies they are powerful beings need to be treated uniquely people are so slow on the head all kinds of love healthy
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Maybe I missed something, but if they put the mounting block about 2ft. from the wall the horse couldn't swing her back end away so the rider could mount safely.
You don't want to trap a horse between the mounting block and the wall it's dangerous even with calm horses. Horses don't like confined spaces by nature and it makes them more likely to panic. You want to teach them to approach the mounting block willingly rather than trapping them next to a wall. It's more dangerous trying to make them stand next to the wall. If they panic they are very likely to want away from the wall and that means they either bolt forward, backwards or worse yet go over the mounting block.
@@jneubauer76 Yes, it's possible, but if the horse is calm it could be tried as a possible solution.
@@lisamurphy7471 it's not something you would do with a horse that has issues which is the case here. It would be extremely unsafe. Would I do it on my horse? Yes but she doesn't have issues and I know her very well. I wouldn't do it on a horse I'm not familiar with or one that has behavior issues, ever. Shortcuts aren't the answer and dont fix problems. Fix the problem so they are safe.
@@jneubauer76 Has the owner tried to mount without the block? Or with an assistant? I am just a retiree horse lady, my observation is a simple problem I have seen many times. Where I used to ride, they had a mounting block that was 6' long and was built solid with two parts with an opening about 2-3 ft wide. This kept the horse parallel so the riders could easily mount. But, it is a willingness to try different things here, and get the owner to do it herself. (With the trainers assistance, of course.)
@@lisamurphy7471
Yes, it was part of the training.
The mare learned to stay still while the owner was mounting on... and after that, they used the mounting block.
What is this mare's breed? Has she had foals?
Where is Jimmy?
Its EASY to destroy a horse when you have no experience. It can happen in seconds.
If the human part of the person/horse team is going to bad mouth their equine teammate…the person is at fault. Quit blaming the horse. The human is at fault.
Now that's how it's done.
I referenced you in my video that went live today. Just wanted you to know that the siding up was helpful. My 4yr old went backwards due to ulcers so I've had to create new stories for him since February. ua-cam.com/video/momZtnyIFjw/v-deo.htmlsi=DX8L5vr7zqquhKJx
❤. It’s nice to hear about applying tips and how they’ve helped. ty, I’ll watch your video and come back here after.
Horses don't wave sticks at each other either 🙄
Make sure she’s not pregnant 😅
Bits... YUCK!