Omg I needed that, my boy is big and is not worried about my space, when he says at something as well he has ploughed into me knocking me over and stood on me
Hahaha i love that it looks like the horse is acting in a movie like it's getting slapped by the stick even tho it's not even touching it 😂 it was like "aah ooof ouch waah"
I have a three year old who isn't pushy in a dominant way, i can usually walk him around on a super loose lead and he'll follow and stop when i do, but if things worry him he'll try and walk on top of you (looking for comfort) would this exercise help him?
I have some guys keeping their racing stable in my otherwise unused barns. Every one of those guys lead their horses by the beard while I take even my stallion out on a loose lead. You're right. They have absolutely no relationship with any of their horses and can't imagine why their chestnut gelding and their stallion want to bite. Building a good relationship with a horse is my first priority. I do very little with a horse until we've not only begun to build a relationship but we have to have mutual trust. Once we've begun to establish those two things we can move forward in training.
I totally get that but the spotted draft I just got (2 weeks ago) has been out on a pasture for 2 years with virtually no handling and he is a complete turd right now! So this video is perfect for his attitude! I will be doing this training asap
Me too! Had someone buy a yearling off me and then proceed to tell me how her leading training was all wrong and she had to be held under the chin. Should have said sale is off!
My 2 year old is a bit TOO desensitized... she tried to eat the flag. Flapping rope, rhythmic pressure, swinging sticks, hand up in the face... it's all a game for her. She's not aggressive, just so bold and pushy... I'm going to try that last exercise getting her off the line.
I have a 7 year old 18H Percheron I just purchased. He is more green than I was told, but he’s very very sweet. He is not reactive at all. He’s not pushy but he doesn’t understand to move off of pressure. He is just so kind, I really feel bad increasing the intensity and touching him with the stick when he’s not really doing anything. Is there a different approach I should do or do I need to get more intense to get a reaction out of him? He honestly doesn’t move at all, even when you tap him hard with the stick. Thoughts?
At this point all I have to do to tell my horse I want him out of my space is give my fingertips a flick in his direction. He learned a long time ago that means I want him to move away. Although he does like to hang his head over my shoulder and that sort of thing he has never been a pushy horse. Since the only handling he'd had when I got him as a six year old was two days of unsuccessful attempts to halter him so he hadn't developed a lot of bad habits. Some people don't like him because he's pretty independent and knows he's someone in his own right but I like that about him. He has quite a personality. I find that people who dislike him micromanage their horses and even though they don't want a horse with his nature most of them admire him. Tim says he likes his horses a lot tamer. That makes me laugh. I don't see how much more kind and cooperative a horse could possibly be.
Hello Lee, can you give me one pointer on how to build a good relationship with a horse? I have a dominant horse, he runs the small herd where I board him, and he figured out quickly how inexperienced I was. I'm learning more each week regarding ground work, but I feel like you are hinting that there is a way to build trust and respect prior to ground work. I don't want to change him a bit, I just want to better understand him. I'm with him every other day.
@@josephtilseth5002 A horseman I respect once told me to simply BELIEVE I am the Queen and the horse is not. BUT he is the Queen's best friend, that she simply assumes will show her respect. Horses take their clues from you and your assumptions. The woman in the video was very hesitant about walking on the line, and even waving the stick. A Queen would just walk strongly ahead, and if by some unbelievable chance the horse did not move out of her way, the stick would be waved with casual authority. No anger, no fear, no worry, just assumption that she would be obeyed. In our culture this can be very hard for women, especially younger women.
Ryan, do you have any videos or any suggestions for a horse that will not let you catch its pasture mates? We have a mare who tries to charge at us when we go in to get other horse who’s with her out of the pasture. 😨😰😥
@@emilyoleary2293 also when I worked with a horse that was very desensitized to waving sticks/flags i learnt that "aiming" for more sensitive spots on the horses body helps a bit. For example when he was directly in my space and didnt react to me waving the stick/flag i would start slightly tapping on his nose as its a very sensitive spot. if he didnt respond to slight tapping i would slowly increase the energy behind it and eventually he would back off as it was quite uncomfortable for him but at the same time left enough room for him to understand that is a consequence of the lack of reaction and not just me being mean lol
I think you’d have to pretty much beat him about the head to create that scenario for this pony. The tap is more intuitive/warning 😊. Worked with a race horse who HAS been severely beat about the head with bridle and bit and that was entirely different (not my trainer/boss who did it but the prior one). Once he knew you he was the cuddliest horse and would rest his head on you even at the races while all the other horses were wound up going nuts.
Lick and chew means that the horse is feeling relaxed now and finally understanding what you were asking. It’s a reassurance thing for us to let us know that they understand and feel relaxed.
@@jill8347 maybe she was just shy in front of the camera and in front of the trainer. Sometimes shyness comes across as dislike to do the stuff the shy person is currently doing.
I think watching a beginner (or someone who is learning the technique themselves for the first time) helps other beginners better. We can learn from her mistakes that the experienced trainer won’t make or wouldn’t think to go over.
I think Grace needs to put in a lot of work into her and her handling process. She is definitely undereducated and thinks that I stick is going to stop her horse she is qualified enough and I would not encourage one of my students that is like her to work on this horse (Pony) like she is. That horse will be back to its habits next week and worse because it now associates the stick with something bad.! Just my opinion and I know no one was intentionally trying to hurt anyone.
ZERO SPACE... Tell your silly humans that they are not thinking like a horse and not to be forced to give up THE HORSES BOUNDARIES!!!!!! The horse has a personal bubble and no choice in the matter.
Nice work. Helpful to see someone work through the process, shows that anyone can achieve results.
Good technique. I was searching for videos to send to a young person in another city. This is a spot on demonstration.
OMG, I can't even. That pony is so damn cute. I want it so bad! ❤️🐎
Right!?
Really nice to see young people learning about horses. 👍💕
Omg I needed that, my boy is big and is not worried about my space, when he says at something as well he has ploughed into me knocking me over and stood on me
Fantastic work. Have been doing something similar with our pony but hadn’t thought to “walk through” him on a line. 👌🏽
thank you for this my yearling is very pushy
Yearlings often are. It's best nipped in the bud before it becomes an established behavior pattern.
Hahaha i love that it looks like the horse is acting in a movie like it's getting slapped by the stick even tho it's not even touching it 😂 it was like "aah ooof ouch waah"
Beautiful work. Beautiful results.
I’ve learned a lot watching your videos.
I have a three year old who isn't pushy in a dominant way, i can usually walk him around on a super loose lead and he'll follow and stop when i do, but if things worry him he'll try and walk on top of you (looking for comfort) would this exercise help him?
I hate it when people hold the snap like that, pet peeve. Says it all about their lack of relationship.
I have some guys keeping their racing stable in my otherwise unused barns. Every one of those guys lead their horses by the beard while I take even my stallion out on a loose lead. You're right. They have absolutely no relationship with any of their horses and can't imagine why their chestnut gelding and their stallion want to bite. Building a good relationship with a horse is my first priority. I do very little with a horse until we've not only begun to build a relationship but we have to have mutual trust. Once we've begun to establish those two things we can move forward in training.
I totally get that but the spotted draft I just got (2 weeks ago) has been out on a pasture for 2 years with virtually no handling and he is a complete turd right now! So this video is perfect for his attitude! I will be doing this training asap
Me too! Had someone buy a yearling off me and then proceed to tell me how her leading training was all wrong and she had to be held under the chin. Should have said sale is off!
Wish I could find someone in my area that would tech me like this
What kind of stick do you use in these videos and the one about diving for grass? Thanks
Love this, really ties in nicely with the work I'm doing with my boys at the moment. Can I ask who you take your inspiration from with these methods?
Love this guy hes really good 👍
So basically you must teach them you're serious in what you do. So the horse will know that you're steady and a good leader.
What happens if your horse doesnt care about you waving the stick?
You could try a stick with a flag on the end.
@@ryanrosehorsemanship Thanks, I do have a flag somewhere. Will try find it and attempt, thanks :)
@@UtterlyHooves great question.. I was wondering the same. Because horse doesn't react to the stick
My 2 year old is a bit TOO desensitized... she tried to eat the flag. Flapping rope, rhythmic pressure, swinging sticks, hand up in the face... it's all a game for her. She's not aggressive, just so bold and pushy... I'm going to try that last exercise getting her off the line.
I have a 7 year old 18H Percheron I just purchased. He is more green than I was told, but he’s very very sweet. He is not reactive at all. He’s not pushy but he doesn’t understand to move off of pressure. He is just so kind, I really feel bad increasing the intensity and touching him with the stick when he’s not really doing anything. Is there a different approach I should do or do I need to get more intense to get a reaction out of him? He honestly doesn’t move at all, even when you tap him hard with the stick. Thoughts?
Great, wowderful too see.
At this point all I have to do to tell my horse I want him out of my space is give my fingertips a flick in his direction. He learned a long time ago that means I want him to move away. Although he does like to hang his head over my shoulder and that sort of thing he has never been a pushy horse. Since the only handling he'd had when I got him as a six year old was two days of unsuccessful attempts to halter him so he hadn't developed a lot of bad habits. Some people don't like him because he's pretty independent and knows he's someone in his own right but I like that about him. He has quite a personality. I find that people who dislike him micromanage their horses and even though they don't want a horse with his nature most of them admire him. Tim says he likes his horses a lot tamer. That makes me laugh. I don't see how much more kind and cooperative a horse could possibly be.
Hello Lee, can you give me one pointer on how to build a good relationship with a horse? I have a dominant horse, he runs the small herd where I board him, and he figured out quickly how inexperienced I was. I'm learning more each week regarding ground work, but I feel like you are hinting that there is a way to build trust and respect prior to ground work. I don't want to change him a bit, I just want to better understand him. I'm with him every other day.
@@josephtilseth5002 A horseman I respect once told me to simply BELIEVE I am the Queen and the horse is not. BUT he is the Queen's best friend, that she simply assumes will show her respect. Horses take their clues from you and your assumptions.
The woman in the video was very hesitant about walking on the line, and even waving the stick. A Queen would just walk strongly ahead, and if by some unbelievable chance the horse did not move out of her way, the stick would be waved with casual authority. No anger, no fear, no worry, just assumption that she would be obeyed.
In our culture this can be very hard for women, especially younger women.
@@mobydickswife9512 thank Mrs. Ahab!
Ryan, do you have any videos or any suggestions for a horse that will not let you catch its pasture mates? We have a mare who tries to charge at us when we go in to get other horse who’s with her out of the pasture. 😨😰😥
Where can I purchase a stick like that?
Hola si haciendo el ejercicio se para en dos manos manoteando como debo corregirlo
My almost 2yo doesn't respond to the stick at all, no matter how much energy is put behind it
try a flag (you can tie one to the end of the stick) so it makes noise as you move it.
@@jihys5899 thank you!
@@emilyoleary2293 also when I worked with a horse that was very desensitized to waving sticks/flags i learnt that "aiming" for more sensitive spots on the horses body helps a bit. For example when he was directly in my space and didnt react to me waving the stick/flag i would start slightly tapping on his nose as its a very sensitive spot. if he didnt respond to slight tapping i would slowly increase the energy behind it and eventually he would back off as it was quite uncomfortable for him but at the same time left enough room for him to understand that is a consequence of the lack of reaction and not just me being mean lol
What about making the pony head shy by waving the stick in their face? That’s what I would worry about.
I think you’d have to pretty much beat him about the head to create that scenario for this pony. The tap is more intuitive/warning 😊. Worked with a race horse who HAS been severely beat about the head with bridle and bit and that was entirely different (not my trainer/boss who did it but the prior one). Once he knew you he was the cuddliest horse and would rest his head on you even at the races while all the other horses were wound up going nuts.
What does the ‘Lick & Chew’ mean?
Lick and chew means that the horse is feeling relaxed now and finally understanding what you were asking. It’s a reassurance thing for us to let us know that they understand and feel relaxed.
Hasn't missed many meals, has he? 😅
this is a good video but you should have her video you, I feel your confusing the pony
Grace needs lessons first before teaching the horse lessons
The horse and Grace are both learning together, its perfectly fine.
She wasn't that bad. A few simple mistakes are not going to ruin the horse. Everyone has to start somewhere.
@@jill8347 maybe she was just shy in front of the camera and in front of the trainer. Sometimes shyness comes across as dislike to do the stuff the shy person is currently doing.
I think watching a beginner (or someone who is learning the technique themselves for the first time) helps other beginners better. We can learn from her mistakes that the experienced trainer won’t make or wouldn’t think to go over.
I think Grace needs to put in a lot of work into her and her handling process. She is definitely undereducated and thinks that I stick is going to stop her horse she is qualified enough and I would not encourage one of my students that is like her to work on this horse (Pony) like she is. That horse will be back to its habits next week and worse because it now associates the stick with something bad.! Just my opinion and I know no one was intentionally trying to hurt anyone.
ZERO SPACE... Tell your silly humans that they are not thinking like a horse and not to be forced to give up THE HORSES BOUNDARIES!!!!!! The horse has a personal bubble and no choice in the matter.