Please stop my horse from attacking me! Huge aggressive abused horse attacks people! Steve needs toto do something and fast before he seriously hurts someone.
I used to be a groom and “pony girl” at a race track in the USA. One of the horses in our barn had been very aggressively handled by his previous trainer. (He was a big thoroughbred and would be prone to bite unless you watched him). We got along with him pretty well, but he was definitely a handful. Then one day after all the chores were done, he was half dozing in the back of his stall, when his old, mean trainer showed up and stopped to look at him. That horse heard the guy’s voice, and exploded to the front of the stall with ears pinned and teeth bared. That guy barely got out of his way fast enough or he’d have gotten badly bit. I’d never seen that horse do that before nor after. He definitely recognized the guy who treated him badly.
We had several broodmares in our front pasture which was along a road. Neighbors told us Ernie, the mean little kid who lived across the road from the pasture would chase them when we were gone. We took the mares out. Then one of the mares foaled and Dad put her back in the front pasture to keep an eye on her and the foal. One day we left on errands, I asked Dad if I should move the mare before we left. That salty old cowboy just said, "He'd better not mess with that momma!" And off we went. The neighbors reported that the minute Ernie slipped under the fence and into the pasture the mare came at a full run, teeth bared, ears pinned, and very intent on doing damage! She chased Ernie the full length of the pasture until he could finally get back under the fence! Ernie avoided that pasture and the horses like the plague after that! If he even walked up the road the mare was at the fence watching! LOL!
Yes. And badly doesn't have to be mean. I had a retired jockey send me a stallion he was afraid to handle. The horse was dominant and prone to rearing, but never acted aggressively toward me at all. Because he had that reputation, I had him in a 6' tall v-mesh pen. But he never reacted badly to anyone who walked by UNTIL the owner came to see him. The horse pinned his ears and hit the fence with his barred teeth! The reason the horse hated him was that the jockey was so timid around him that he constantly tapped him with the stud chain over his nose. Apparently, that infuriated this stallion. The lesson here is don't pick at a horse for every little thing. If he starts to do something dangerous, immediately correct him ONCE and then stop. Annoying a Thoroughbred stallion is very bad idea. I noticed that many jockeys and exercise riders are comfortable on top of a horse, but not on the ground. Their job isn't typically to handle them (unless they also start horses under saddle). Many trainers aren't very good at handling the horses in their barns - they rely on their stable people to do it. But the very best race trainers are excellent with horses on the ground and often also in the saddle.
@@mauisheri there's no help for that kid, his parents didn't do anything. My child did that he would be mucking out them stables for a year for free. I would be there to make sure. His consoles and toys would be sold and HE would be the one handing over the cash to the owner of the horse. Mind u my son's a grown man, who doesn't abuse animals or people. Kick that kids arse
Your mention of a water pistol brought a smile and a precious memory of my Dad! When I first got my Ruby, the only places to ride were on roads in the unincorporated suburbs of southwest of Chicago, where she was boarded. A small dog would run out and nip at her heels. I told my Dad I was afraid she might spook or kick that little dog. The next week my Dad handed me a neon pink water pistol. He told me to always keep it full and close at hand to spray that little dog in its face. Problem cured! He barked when we passed but never came near us again! That was almost 50 years ago. Dad and Ruby are long gone, but I treasure their memories!
I used Training discs against dogs who try to bite me or my dog, so the other dog could stop 3-5m before the situation escalade ( sorry for my english 🙈)
When I was about 11 we had our horses in a metro area as well and me and my palomino mare Barbie would ride with friends in the area we had water blasters and would blast dogs if they came at us 😂 the dogs stopped that really fast
I think Steve has made a friend for life with Vinnie. The moment Steve walked into his stable, his whole demeanour changed, and when Vinnie watched Steve walking away, Vinnie's expression was like he was saying "Where are you going , don't go " That's one highly intelligent, and incredibly smart horse there. 🐴
Sometimes they are so glad that they have found someone who understands them and can communicate with them. I was once told it's like trying to work and live in a place where you can't understand a word of the language and then you realise that with force you get peace and quiet. Then along comes someone who talks your language. The relief and not wanting them to leave it totally understandable
@@joanneday7518 - I think that's a very apt description of horse logic. Steve describes horses as animals that need a leader. Once the horse recognizes the leader, the horse's demeanor changes dramatically. I see this change in nearly every video Steve posts. It's really the hallmark of his training technique. I often see people attributing human emotions as the motivation for horses' difficult or undesirable behavior. I think this is a mistake and virtually every one of Steve's videos bears this out.
Thanks for sharing the horses and the vacation to another country. I am from Oklahoma, USA. Love horses. Love your attitude. Thanks for helping Vinnie.❤
Steve you're brilliant but you probably know this already .You are inside a horses head .None does it better in my book .You're brilliant in your field. Thankyou so much for all you do .Not many times do I witness the empathy you manage to achieve.Horses are very lucky to have met you .
So glad you were able to help Vinnie & Lisa! Poor boy has had a rough life & so had she from the sounds of it. You and Tanya drive around helping horses 🐎 & their owners/carers like little elves spreading good cheer! The Elf hat was very appropriate!♥️😆
Thanks Steve and Tanya. You could see the difference in Vinnie, almost instantly. He looked so much more comfortable and relaxed. What a beautiful horse. I think you made the right decision with regard to buying one of the horses. Yes they were beautiful, but too small. Don’t buy, if you have doubts to begin with. Such a shame, but thanks for taking us with you xx
One of my favorite videos! Loved seeing the auto train. I also really appreciate how Steve takes the time to put his horse work in context, with sufficient caveats to keep the owners safe. You are very clear that Vinnie isn't "fixed", but you gave the owners some interim tools/techniques to hold them over until you can get back there. Looking forward to seeing next session w/Vinnie.
Thanks for the safety massive help for Lisa and Vinnie. He felt so much happier. Maybe a little confused about that, but better. Good looking horses. Doc Bar, etc breeding. Too bad about size. That dappled palomino was pretty. Fun to see the trip over. Not all of us get to see that aspect, and the beach at Dunkirk.
Mystery was lovely, but you were right to stick to your requirements. You will be partners with your new horse for a long time. Thank you for another great video.
I come by to watch you work wonders with the horses; and I stay because I enjoy the interaction between you and Tanya, as well as the little journeys the two of you take. Thank you.
Excellent communication with this horse! Spot on with how to deal with and tune into what the horse is thinking and feeling and understanding what he needs! 👏🏼👏🏼
You may have to come to North America to find one. If you end up in Alberta, you can stay at mine house. The palomino was lovely but I agree, too small. I’m so happy Lisa is getting on with Vinnie, a true Christmas gift.
You guys are so talented, driving on the left in one country, then on the right in another country. It is amazing to watch the driving. It's all very amazing to me. Love your work!
Again another miraculous change in Vinny's behaviour! You are AMAZING - BOTH Tanya and Steve. You always get results with these troubled horses. We Love you for your knowledge and commitment to saving horses. GOD BLESS!!!!
The videos of horses biting reminded me of my youth. I took riding lessons from ages 6 to age 10 from a lady who bred. trained and showed Morgan horses (US). She had a stallion, nicknamed Don, who was horribly mean. I don't know how he came to be in that state, he was just that way when I started with her. When she started new students, and she always had several hanging around, we were taken to Stallion Row in the back of the barn and shown why we should NEVER approach OR open Don's stall. Don was the only stallion whose stall was built right up to the ceiling because at one point he'd tried to jump the seven foot wall when they were teasing a mare in the breeding shed, and nearly killed himself in the process. There was heavy duty steel mesh over every opening and "Warning: I BITE" signs on the door and windows. As students we were told to cross the aisle as we passed and, even as we did, he'd usually scream and fling himself against the door trying to get to us. The most memorable thing, though, is when he actually bit my instructor herself, nearly removing her left breast (she had to have several surgeries to save ... most of it). She showed it to us girls so that we once and for all understood Don was not to be approached by anyone but herself. In the ring, he was a national champion...but in the stable he was a holy terror. In the end, nearly a decade later, they were bringing Don and a newly purchased couple of mares back from a show when the trailer was hit. Don and the mares were trapped in that trailer for a very long time. He went from being wild and unmanageable to completely terrified of everything and everyone. He was deeply traumatized, and would panic at sight of a horse trailer, so he couldn't be taken to competitions or to stand stud anywhere. He was gelded and, after years of being used as a lesson horse, one of my school friends bought him as her first horse. I had the pleasure of getting to ride him, I'm glad to say, and once he'd had that reschooling and had started to think with his big brain, he was just a big old teddy bear of a horse.
Love you guys...always a treat to go along on a buying trip & you showed the most important thing in doing so: restraint. To go with a list of what you want & stick with it, especially when meeting a companionable animal is most important. Love your reasoning behind the eye placement and starting with a fresh youngster. Amazing to see what you did with Vinnie in such a short time. You did indeed save him from losing his place in the world. Thanks for a gift of a video! Merry Christmas to you & yours!
This was great for me to watch since my 8 yr old Paint gelding has been an ear pinner since he was a yearling. We’ve made a lot of progress but there are remnants left that I’d like gone. This has given me some new impetus and ideas to get it gone completely.
@@louisegogel7973 hi! Here’s my plan: to put a plastic grocery bag in my back pocket that I’ll whip out and shake behind me like Steve did with the flag. I’ve been carrying a ‘savvy string’ (the light rope that goes on a carrot stick, Pat Parelli’s names for them), and even though it gets his attention when I pull it out, I like the idea of the fast noisy bag. He get’s grumpy when I am shaking out his hay next to him so tonight when I go out I’ll give this a try. There are other circumstances when he still pins his ears when I’m tacking him up and moving my hands around or on his head and neck. I’ll try it then too. I’ll try and remember and get back to you with results!
@@sidilicious11 Thank you for letting me know! There are several videos which Steve has of horses in stalls with bossy behaviors. Have you seen them? I wish you much good steady progress and success… and remember to look at the feet not eyes?
@@louisegogel7973 yeah, I have watched all of them! Yes, the looking at the feet and not the eyes, I’ve been playing with that. And being effective but keeping my cool. And slowing down. The stall work he does has been a revelation. I don’t keep my horses in stalls, but inside the run in barn is another place he ear pins, I did one of those Steve-inspired sessions in there and it made a difference. I want to do a few more.
@@sidilicious11 That is so wonderful to hear that what you’ve been doing with Steve’s skills is making a positive difference! Have you ever watched any of Klaus F Hempfling’s work with horses? You could really go to another level by understanding how your own body postures impact your communication with them… as well as your mindset, as Steve and Klaus both say. The other person you might find really helpful, though you have to let his rants slide to the side, is Rick Gore with Think Like a Horse. If you watch some of his frame by frame reviews of horse videos, you could pick up a lot of explanations and observations. Between the three of them, I have been learning so much. I will be living next to a few horses when I finally move, don’t have any of my own, but was around them and rode some on and off since I was little. My knowledge is on,y a little bit from my own experience, and a lot from really listening to those three I found the most helpful to watch and listen to: Steve, Klaus, and Rick.
Steve you are so intuitive when it comes to reading horses. I'm sure you are channeling when you work. Theres a calmness in your voice and they can read you too. You are such a gift to the equine world. So pleased you have crossed Vinnies path. Looking forward to seeing you work with him in the future.
I want to say that Steve is the most altruistic horse trainer I have come across on UA-cam (or anywhere). He could have left Vinnie for another day (because of time constraints) but he didn’t! I want to say that Vinnie’s rug shouts out “my mom loves me!”. It’s so adorable on such a big horse. I also really enjoyed watching you travel to Belgian. The car train is amazing. Watching Steve evaluate horses was very interesting! I love listening to Tanya and Steve talk! What a beautiful couple! Merry Christmas 2024!
Steve you have a big heart and help so many horses but it shows that you also care about the people who care for these horses too. Watching you work makes me want to hug you ☺️
It So Heartbreaking that a Human Turned this Beautiful Horse into a Scared, Panicked, Aggressive Horse who's Totally Lost and will Attack in defense as a Result of what happened to him in his Abusive Past! It's Really Sad! Glad you were able to get the Horse started on the right path, I'm sure Vinnie was glad too. Thanks Steve and Tanya.🐎♥️
I just love watching how you manage these situations, reminds me of parenting, in many ways. Just being consistent and not letting them get away with bad behavior, is all it takes! Don't have to hit them, just alert them to the fact that you are watching and are not going to sit by and let them be jerks. Much respect and love to you both! Have a very Happy New Year and I hope you find the perfect horse for your new companion!
I think you made the right decision Steve. The quarter horses were beautiful, but agreed too small. Bless Vinnie, I hope he continues to find ease with people. Happy New Year to you guys (-: Marion
Guess you saved 1 or even two lifes out there with Vinnie and Lisa (I can see them both become a great team, spending beautiful years together). Please let us know of any updates or future visits. Have a blesssed rest of Christmas time 💕
Being in the U.S ., I was a bit shocked by how small the quarter horses actually were. Too bad you can't just import one from the U.S. There are a bizillion nice ones over here. Nice job with Vinnie.
Your positive calm you transmit to all, including us, the viewing public. What a beautiful horse when his ears weren't pinned. Happy Healthy and prosperous New Year to You All. Thank You.
I loved this video. I felt like I was on the journey with you as a personal friend. I was cracking up when Tanya went on the Merry Go Round. You two are the best. Much love from Laurie in Myrtle Beach SC USA.
Vinnie really hit the jockpot with his owner - she was so loving and willing to do whatever she needed to to give Vinnie a good life - I'm glad you were able to help him relax and be a happier, calmer and safer horse! The quarter horses you looked at were beautiful, and I could see why Gold Pine caught your attention. Pity he was too small as he was such a good looking and nicely mannered boy. I'm looking forward to seeing the horse you eventually buy.
Question: At @1:06 when Steve was in Mystery's stall, Mystery did several very low, straight necked head dips in a row as he focused on Steve who was only about 4 feet away. It seemed different than the head bobbing focusing I've seen before because he dipped so Low! Tanya asked why Mystery did this, and I wondered too, but Steve didn't answer, or if he did, his response was obviously edited out. I'd appreciate answers from the horse-folk in SteveLand. Thanks! Happy Christmas & New Year, everyone! 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
I dont want to speak for Steve but I had a trainer I deeply respect explain that this kind of head bobbing is a sort of "I'm trying to figure this out" gesture. The horse knows your asking something of them and is either trying to figure out what you're asking or is working through their feelings about what you're asking, how they feel about it, if they're unsure or otherwise confused about it. I've experienced this myself working with my project, abused mule and found it to be true. I've also seen horses bob their heads over food or treats or something else they want but in this instance I think it's more the former. Seems to fit the context here, for what its it's worth! Hope that makes sense.
You know what I’m not gonna lie but I’ve had a few days feeling really low but watching Steve & vinnie together melted my heart & I’m now hooked I’ve always been in my happy place around horses so it’s inspired me 2 get off my arse & enjoy what makes me happy & forget about everything like being in a safe bubble I know it sounds silly but I’m definitely not the only 1 who feels like this x thanks 4 posting your amazing 🥰
I have had those gut feelings, good and bad, with every horse I have met. It is what comes with experience. Love how You chose to work with Vinnie. Merry Christmas to You and Your wife from me in Norway. 🎅❤️🇧🇻
Excellent video as usual, thank you. I think you made the right decision regarding your new horse. It was my gut feeling that they were too small for you before you even mentioned it.
Oh dear lord,you brought back one of the most painful things! I use to ride a Drs daughter's horse. He was naughty and a big palomino. Every single time I went to get in the saddle I had to be so careful because he'd try to bite. One day I didn't think and he literally grabbed, bit and hung on. He bit me in the back! I wasn't a complainer and at 5'2" and 118 lbs I thought I was dead. Praise God he didn't take a chunk. I healed without ever saying a young girls word. So dangerous
It’s a little difficult to take you seriously Steve with that elf hat on. Lol😅. Edit to add - wonderful work ❤and what fun seeing you and Tanya horse shopping
Don't regret not going back to ground work the palomino. If things had gone really well it would have made it really hard to make what would have still been the right decision. It was just too small. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
So glad Vinnie is working out. Although I think Mystery was extremely handsome, I trust that you know what you want in a horse. Sometimes we don't listen to our gut feelings and later on regret that. Your gut was telling you that Mystery wasn't the right horse for you so you did the right thing by walking away. Good for you. It's a little late but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
You taught us a lot about looking at and going over the contours as well as measuring a new horse for a potential sale , we learned about the eyes and the part of the face wether it makes it easier or harder for horses to actually see where their going. You did so well with the abused horse, he is like new. Steven you are a kind conscientious person and train your horses with a lot of patience . Beautiful video !! Happy New Year from Canada. 🇨🇦
Steve and Tanya I really really enjoy your videos bacon sarnie and all. Please continue to be you and give the whole picture whether good bad or indifferent your story is not only worth telling but definitely worth sharing. A great big thanks to you both.🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Really enjoyed your observations on confirmation. Would love to hear more as this has always been something I wasn’t that sure of when choosing a horse.
Really interesting Steve and Tanya. Vinnie is responding to you beautifully. Hope it all turns out well. Very sad background for him I thought. Looking forward to updates. Good luck in your search. Wishing you all a wonderful new year. Thank you both as always. 😀😀
As a subscriber to many channels (dogs, cats, cars, surfing, vanlife, and even sailing), I just discovered this one. So I'm now learning about horses, too - and traveling vicariously as well! Since I studied in Spain a long time ago, I (mostly) enjoyed your video from Andalusia, and now you took us on your trip to Dunkirk. Hope you find your QH, and thank you from Mass, USA.🇺🇸💕🏴
Awesome video! Since you didn’t buy a horse from Belgium, PLEASE PLEASE adopt FIRE! You had a connection and you would help that precious angel Sylvia. 😇❤️
Every time I watch your videos I am absolutely amazed by what you do. Today is me and my husband’s 37th anniversary and I am happy to get to watch these videos. 12/26/22 3:55 p.m.
So happy for Lisa and Vinnie! I’m so glad that despite the weather you were able to make a change in their lives. Education is power and we are all blessed with your willingness to share with us and your clients willingness to share their learning experiences with us. It’s a privilege really and they need commended for it. Next as I’m American and an AQHA member I’m curious what height you’re looking for in your quarter hose? Also since the lead rope didn’t have markings what height were you thinking those 2-3 year olds currently are? Perspective is very difficult to judge though the camera. I find my ideal height and in a quarter horse to be 15-15.2. I’ve a mare who is 14.1 who’s produced much taller than herself. I’ve never given a lot of thought to head shape beyond the Hancock horses that I’ve personally known were all a bit flighty. I would love a video that breaks down more of your thoughts on the quarter horse shape by comparison to the other breeds that you mention. And what is the ideal you are looking for?
@@louisegogel7973 oh I wouldn’t dare to dream. I’ve an untouched 2 coming 3 years old filly but I don’t know that she would be tall enough either. And the pedigrees on the two he showed I would have felt privileged to have.
I really like this horse. He is a product of his life experience but I really don't think he wants to be as he is. In such a short time into the video Steve managed to show this. Would love to see you do more with this horse. I think he's worth it.
And another comment would be to take a couple of panels out of the height of his door so he doesn't have to poke his head out of his stable door. He is a big boy. Love him.
The Quarter Horse “Mystery”, I noticed has “Colonel Lil Pistol” is listed in his bloodline! That line always produced Champs! They have that rear end muscle power like Mystery has. Gorgeous compact horse! Thank you for showing your Innate horsemanship skills for people to get an understanding knowledge of how to get positive reactions and changes in their horse. I like to watching because it is so interesting. And, I don’t even own a horse or ride any more! 👍🏻
What if he gets treats to reinforce his good reactions? Lol I spoke too soon❤❤. I could feel his anxiety as well as yours...we tend to be so connected to our horses! I LOVE how he's just perked and quietly standing next to Mr. Steve.
Just loved Vinnie! What a neat horse. Yes, most reining bred quarter horses will be between 14 to 15 hands...and big men ride them....what you really need to do is sit on one because they are wide...it is not the same as an English style more narrow horse....so I actually doubt that 'mystery' horse would have been too small overall. You learn to like them smaller actually. I do know Steve found 2 nice prospects since then
Great video again Steve. I much appreciate your teachings and your honesty. Learned a lot from you already. I have a high energy horse myself and I stipped eyebolling him and started doing leading and driving (?) exercises with him and already notice a lot of difference. He now stops at a distance when I stop during the lead instead of just walking on and passing me. Backing up still requires a lot of flagging (made one myself from a plastic bag but now ordered one made by Tanja :-). I feel much safer now doing straightness training groundwork excercises with him!
When you find the right horse you will know it. This will be a companion for many years so you don't want to just make do. When we went to choose our dog, she chose us. There were others with arguably prettier coats but we just knew she was the one for us and we never regretted it. Stick to your list, it will be worth it in the end :)
You are a true gentleman Steve. I had a few horses I a yard where a lot of pixies used to come down. One of my horses brought his head of the door and Ithis guy punched him in the head the poor horse shot back into the box i asked him wtf he thought he was doing. he told me to mind my own business,. My reply to him call yourself a horseman. I said you only do that as your scared of horses xxx
I have had a concern for years about the breeding of reining horses. They are actually breeding ponies that cannot carry the job without serious concequences to their health. It's boarding to breeding for abuse. So I totally agree with You.
That third palomino you looked at was really beautiful. When I was young we had a palomino quarter horse called Scarlett Skipper, who was a mare out of Skipper W bloodline. We bred her to Cal Bar, who was a stallion out of Doc Bar. She gave birth to a stunning colt, Doc Caliber, who looked a bit like the palomino that you really liked in this video. Looking at the pedigree, it was nice to see the Doc Bar line in his history. My favourite memories growing up are of riding horses in the sierra nevadas. Back then I didn’t know anything about conformation or bloodlines etc. Hearing you talk about what you’re looking for has really made me think of how lucky we were to have them. They were physically everything that you would want and great character to match. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I always enjoy your videos, you’re so good at what you do. 🐴❤️
Marvellous transition out of an aggressive state of mind - I wondered as to whether that horse has some separation anxiety issue because he became so much calmer under your attention and presence - your alpha presence seemed to enable him to let go of his anxiety.
A childhood friend has lived in Franfort, Germany for many years. She told me that many German equestrians are WILD about Quarter Horses and that western riding is becoming an up and coming thing. Germany might be another place to look for your next "Nita". Never a replacement, but as a continuation of her legacy.
It's so sad that these horses are so messed up from the humans that abuse them. It takes a long time, if ever to regain their trust. Kindness and patience.
Hello from NZ. What a super video.That horse was a character and a big boy !!! The ' horseless kiwi ' would have been terrified. You dug deep Steve and found a nice side . Never knew you drove onto a train to go to Europe. We loved your trip. Thank you both. Can't wait for the next video.🙏🙏❤❤👍👍😀😀
Merry Christmas Steve, Tanya and Family and Good Health, Success and Love in the Coming Year! Good beginnings with Vinnie, I can hardly wait to see more with him and I’m so glad he’s out of brutal handling and with Lisa Marie, who loves and wants the best for his life. I’m surprised at the smaller Quarter Horses being brought to Europe these days. I’ve seen so many in the U.S. in the 15.3-16 HH range now. Have you considered looking for a half-bred QH? I once had the most incredible half Arab, half QH. He surprisingly grew to just under 16H. He was the best of both breeds, the horse of my heart ~ he’d willingly do anything I asked of him. I’ll always remember and bless his memory. Anyway, you’ll know your new horse when you find him ~ best of luck!
My 3 year old daughter Charlotte just loves watching all your videos and myself, if you are ever in scotland would love a session with our two young ponys it would make my daughters year 😀 ❤️
I gotta say I binged a lot of your videos and at first I wasn't too sold lol! But this and the few before it MAD RESPECT. It's great that you know the cause of acting out is always trauma and fear.
Animals don't live with their perception of the past, they live and react to the moment. Although he was abused in the past, he doesn't victimize himself because of it. We the humans do, which essentially handicaps them from moving forward because in our minds they still suffer from their pasts, but in reality, they don't because... they live in the present. It can be a hard concept to come to terms with however it is essential you acknowledge what happened in the past, accept it for what it is, and then go from there without keeping it alive by holding on to the story, this goes for anything in life really. It's not that you're disregarding what he's been through, it's about helping the animal to grow past it, and to do so we ourselves must first let go of the past
I have been watching you for a while now when I saw the episode of the horse that didn’t want his feet picked up anymore because he went through a lot of rehab and I saw you using the licks I went out and got them the next day my horses will do anything for that I have three adults a 2 1/2-year-old and a six month old and they will all do anything for a lick It’s especially helpful with my six month old although she’s very sweet and she loves people everything you ask her to do “” needs to be her idea “” lol the lick has been extremely helpful as a reward
I used to be a groom and “pony girl” at a race track in the USA. One of the horses in our barn had been very aggressively handled by his previous trainer. (He was a big thoroughbred and would be prone to bite unless you watched him). We got along with him pretty well, but he was definitely a handful. Then one day after all the chores were done, he was half dozing in the back of his stall, when his old, mean trainer showed up and stopped to look at him. That horse heard the guy’s voice, and exploded to the front of the stall with ears pinned and teeth bared. That guy barely got out of his way fast enough or he’d have gotten badly bit. I’d never seen that horse do that before nor after. He definitely recognized the guy who treated him badly.
We had several broodmares in our front pasture which was along a road. Neighbors told us Ernie, the mean little kid who lived across the road from the pasture would chase them when we were gone. We took the mares out. Then one of the mares foaled and Dad put her back in the front pasture to keep an eye on her and the foal.
One day we left on errands, I asked Dad if I should move the mare before we left. That salty old cowboy just said, "He'd better not mess with that momma!" And off we went.
The neighbors reported that the minute Ernie slipped under the fence and into the pasture the mare came at a full run, teeth bared, ears pinned, and very intent on doing damage! She chased Ernie the full length of the pasture until he could finally get back under the fence! Ernie avoided that pasture and the horses like the plague after that! If he even walked up the road the mare was at the fence watching! LOL!
Yes. And badly doesn't have to be mean. I had a retired jockey send me a stallion he was afraid to handle. The horse was dominant and prone to rearing, but never acted aggressively toward me at all. Because he had that reputation, I had him in a 6' tall v-mesh pen. But he never reacted badly to anyone who walked by UNTIL the owner came to see him.
The horse pinned his ears and hit the fence with his barred teeth! The reason the horse hated him was that the jockey was so timid around him that he constantly tapped him with the stud chain over his nose. Apparently, that infuriated this stallion.
The lesson here is don't pick at a horse for every little thing. If he starts to do something dangerous, immediately correct him ONCE and then stop. Annoying a Thoroughbred stallion is very bad idea.
I noticed that many jockeys and exercise riders are comfortable on top of a horse, but not on the ground. Their job isn't typically to handle them (unless they also start horses under saddle). Many trainers aren't very good at handling the horses in their barns - they rely on their stable people to do it. But the very best race trainers are excellent with horses on the ground and often also in the saddle.
thye are not stupid.animals remember cruelty.
@@mauisheri there's no help for that kid, his parents didn't do anything. My child did that he would be mucking out them stables for a year for free. I would be there to make sure. His consoles and toys would be sold and HE would be the one handing over the cash to the owner of the horse. Mind u my son's a grown man, who doesn't abuse animals or people. Kick that kids arse
@@mauisheriyour story made me smile. Serves him right.
Your mention of a water pistol brought a smile and a precious memory of my Dad! When I first got my Ruby, the only places to ride were on roads in the unincorporated suburbs of southwest of Chicago, where she was boarded. A small dog would run out and nip at her heels. I told my Dad I was afraid she might spook or kick that little dog. The next week my Dad handed me a neon pink water pistol. He told me to always keep it full and close at hand to spray that little dog in its face. Problem cured! He barked when we passed but never came near us again! That was almost 50 years ago. Dad and Ruby are long gone, but I treasure their memories!
I used Training discs against dogs who try to bite me or my dog, so the other dog could stop 3-5m before the situation escalade ( sorry for my english 🙈)
@@petrakrugell8752 What is a training disc, and what is your primary language?
Awesome! I love it!
When I was about 11 we had our horses in a metro area as well and me and my palomino mare Barbie would ride with friends in the area we had water blasters and would blast dogs if they came at us 😂 the dogs stopped that really fast
Aww what a great memory. ☺️
I think Steve has made a friend for life with Vinnie. The moment Steve walked into his stable, his whole demeanour changed, and when Vinnie watched Steve walking away, Vinnie's expression was like he was saying "Where are you going , don't go " That's one highly intelligent, and incredibly smart horse there. 🐴
Sometimes they are so glad that they have found someone who understands them and can communicate with them. I was once told it's like trying to work and live in a place where you can't understand a word of the language and then you realise that with force you get peace and quiet. Then along comes someone who talks your language. The relief and not wanting them to leave it totally understandable
@@joanneday7518 - I think that's a very apt description of horse logic. Steve describes horses as animals that need a leader. Once the horse recognizes the leader, the horse's demeanor changes dramatically. I see this change in nearly every video Steve posts. It's really the hallmark of his training technique.
I often see people attributing human emotions as the motivation for horses' difficult or undesirable behavior. I think this is a mistake and virtually every one of Steve's videos bears this out.
Vinnie so fearful lacks confidence and directions. Look at the difference Steve made in one short visit. Steve Your just awesome and the best.
Thanks for sharing the horses and the vacation to another country. I am from Oklahoma, USA.
Love horses. Love your attitude. Thanks for helping Vinnie.❤
Steve you're brilliant but you probably know this already .You are inside a horses head .None does it better in my book .You're brilliant in your field. Thankyou so much for all you do .Not many times do I witness the empathy you manage to achieve.Horses are very lucky to have met you .
You two are just too adorable! What a wonderful sense of humor you have. It’s such a pleasure to see you two enjoying each other’s company.
And how loving they both are to each other.
Agree,such a treasure.🐎❤️🐎
So glad you were able to help Vinnie & Lisa! Poor boy has had a rough life & so had she from the sounds of it.
You and Tanya drive around helping horses 🐎 & their owners/carers like little elves spreading good cheer! The Elf hat was very appropriate!♥️😆
Thanks Steve and Tanya. You could see the difference in Vinnie, almost instantly. He looked so much more comfortable and relaxed. What a beautiful horse. I think you made the right decision with regard to buying one of the horses. Yes they were beautiful, but too small. Don’t buy, if you have doubts to begin with. Such a shame, but thanks for taking us with you xx
Steve YOU have given Lisa HOPE for her big hunter. What a difference you two have made for Lisa. Thank you for all you do.🐴
One of my favorite videos! Loved seeing the auto train. I also really appreciate how Steve takes the time to put his horse work in context, with sufficient caveats to keep the owners safe. You are very clear that Vinnie isn't "fixed", but you gave the owners some interim tools/techniques to hold them over until you can get back there. Looking forward to seeing next session w/Vinnie.
Love the Elf hat! Great how you "fixed" Vinnie. His owner was so blessed. Tanya always cracks me up.: ) Bless you guys.
Thanks for the safety massive help for Lisa and Vinnie. He felt so much happier. Maybe a little confused about that, but better. Good looking horses. Doc Bar, etc breeding. Too bad about size. That dappled palomino was pretty. Fun to see the trip over. Not all of us get to see that aspect, and the beach at Dunkirk.
Mystery was lovely, but you were right to stick to your requirements. You will be partners with your new horse for a long time. Thank you for another great video.
I come by to watch you work wonders with the horses; and I stay because I enjoy the interaction between you and Tanya, as well as the little journeys the two of you take. Thank you.
Excellent communication with this horse! Spot on with how to deal with and tune into what the horse is thinking and feeling and understanding what he needs! 👏🏼👏🏼
You may have to come to North America to find one. If you end up in Alberta, you can stay at mine house. The palomino was lovely but I agree, too small. I’m so happy Lisa is getting on with Vinnie, a true Christmas gift.
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You guys are so talented, driving on the left in one country, then on the right in another country. It is amazing to watch the driving. It's all very amazing to me. Love your work!
Again another miraculous change in Vinny's behaviour! You are AMAZING - BOTH Tanya and Steve. You always get results with these troubled horses. We Love you for your knowledge and commitment to saving horses. GOD BLESS!!!!
The videos of horses biting reminded me of my youth. I took riding lessons from ages 6 to age 10 from a lady who bred. trained and showed Morgan horses (US). She had a stallion, nicknamed Don, who was horribly mean. I don't know how he came to be in that state, he was just that way when I started with her. When she started new students, and she always had several hanging around, we were taken to Stallion Row in the back of the barn and shown why we should NEVER approach OR open Don's stall. Don was the only stallion whose stall was built right up to the ceiling because at one point he'd tried to jump the seven foot wall when they were teasing a mare in the breeding shed, and nearly killed himself in the process. There was heavy duty steel mesh over every opening and "Warning: I BITE" signs on the door and windows. As students we were told to cross the aisle as we passed and, even as we did, he'd usually scream and fling himself against the door trying to get to us. The most memorable thing, though, is when he actually bit my instructor herself, nearly removing her left breast (she had to have several surgeries to save ... most of it). She showed it to us girls so that we once and for all understood Don was not to be approached by anyone but herself. In the ring, he was a national champion...but in the stable he was a holy terror.
In the end, nearly a decade later, they were bringing Don and a newly purchased couple of mares back from a show when the trailer was hit. Don and the mares were trapped in that trailer for a very long time. He went from being wild and unmanageable to completely terrified of everything and everyone. He was deeply traumatized, and would panic at sight of a horse trailer, so he couldn't be taken to competitions or to stand stud anywhere. He was gelded and, after years of being used as a lesson horse, one of my school friends bought him as her first horse. I had the pleasure of getting to ride him, I'm glad to say, and once he'd had that reschooling and had started to think with his big brain, he was just a big old teddy bear of a horse.
Love you guys...always a treat to go along on a buying trip & you showed the most important thing in doing so: restraint. To go with a list of what you want & stick with it, especially when meeting a companionable animal is most important. Love your reasoning behind the eye placement and starting with a fresh youngster. Amazing to see what you did with Vinnie in such a short time. You did indeed save him from losing his place in the world. Thanks for a gift of a video! Merry Christmas to you & yours!
This one was fascinating You two are marvellous,all the best to you
This was great for me to watch since my 8 yr old Paint gelding has been an ear pinner since he was a yearling. We’ve made a lot of progress but there are remnants left that I’d like gone. This has given me some new impetus and ideas to get it gone completely.
Please let us know what you do and how it goes! I at least would love to know.
@@louisegogel7973 hi! Here’s my plan: to put a plastic grocery bag in my back pocket that I’ll whip out and shake behind me like Steve did with the flag. I’ve been carrying a ‘savvy string’ (the light rope that goes on a carrot stick, Pat Parelli’s names for them), and even though it gets his attention when I pull it out, I like the idea of the fast noisy bag. He get’s grumpy when I am shaking out his hay next to him so tonight when I go out I’ll give this a try. There are other circumstances when he still pins his ears when I’m tacking him up and moving my hands around or on his head and neck. I’ll try it then too. I’ll try and remember and get back to you with results!
@@sidilicious11 Thank you for letting me know! There are several videos which Steve has of horses in stalls with bossy behaviors. Have you seen them? I wish you much good steady progress and success… and remember to look at the feet not eyes?
@@louisegogel7973 yeah, I have watched all of them! Yes, the looking at the feet and not the eyes, I’ve been playing with that. And being effective but keeping my cool. And slowing down. The stall work he does has been a revelation. I don’t keep my horses in stalls, but inside the run in barn is another place he ear pins, I did one of those Steve-inspired sessions in there and it made a difference. I want to do a few more.
@@sidilicious11 That is so wonderful to hear that what you’ve been doing with Steve’s skills is making a positive difference!
Have you ever watched any of Klaus F Hempfling’s work with horses? You could really go to another level by understanding how your own body postures impact your communication with them… as well as your mindset, as Steve and Klaus both say. The other person you might find really helpful, though you have to let his rants slide to the side, is Rick Gore with Think Like a Horse. If you watch some of his frame by frame reviews of horse videos, you could pick up a lot of explanations and observations.
Between the three of them, I have been learning so much. I will be living next to a few horses when I finally move, don’t have any of my own, but was around them and rode some on and off since I was little. My knowledge is on,y a little bit from my own experience, and a lot from really listening to those three I found the most helpful to watch and listen to: Steve, Klaus, and Rick.
Steve you are so intuitive when it comes to reading horses. I'm sure you are channeling when you work. Theres a calmness in your voice and they can read you too. You are such a gift to the equine world. So pleased you have crossed Vinnies path. Looking forward to seeing you work with him in the future.
Made my boring boxing day so much better thank you Steve and Tanya ...Great video
I want to say that Steve is the most altruistic horse trainer I have come across on UA-cam (or anywhere). He could have left Vinnie for another day (because of time constraints) but he didn’t! I want to say that Vinnie’s rug shouts out “my mom loves me!”. It’s so adorable on such a big horse. I also really enjoyed watching you travel to Belgian. The car train is amazing. Watching Steve evaluate horses was very interesting! I love listening to Tanya and Steve talk! What a beautiful couple! Merry Christmas 2024!
Steve you have a big heart and help so many horses but it shows that you also care about the people who care for these horses too. Watching you work makes me want to hug you ☺️
You two are priceless...
It So Heartbreaking that a Human Turned this Beautiful Horse into a Scared, Panicked, Aggressive Horse who's Totally Lost and will Attack in defense as a Result of what happened to him in his Abusive Past! It's Really Sad! Glad you were able to get the Horse started on the right path, I'm sure Vinnie was glad too. Thanks Steve and Tanya.🐎♥️
I just love watching how you manage these situations, reminds me of parenting, in many ways. Just being consistent and not letting them get away with bad behavior, is all it takes! Don't have to hit them, just alert them to the fact that you are watching and are not going to sit by and let them be jerks. Much respect and love to you both! Have a very Happy New Year and I hope you find the perfect horse for your new companion!
I think you made the right decision Steve. The quarter horses were beautiful, but agreed too small. Bless Vinnie, I hope he continues to find ease with people. Happy New Year to you guys (-: Marion
Those beautiful horses appeared too small for you Steve. I agree with your decision. You will find the right horse, I am sure.
Guess you saved 1 or even two lifes out there with Vinnie and Lisa (I can see them both become a great team, spending beautiful years together). Please let us know of any updates or future visits. Have a blesssed rest of Christmas time 💕
Being in the U.S ., I was a bit shocked by how small the quarter horses actually were. Too bad you can't just import one from the U.S. There are a bizillion nice ones over here. Nice job with Vinnie.
Your positive calm you transmit to all, including us, the viewing public. What a beautiful horse when his ears weren't pinned. Happy Healthy and prosperous New Year to You All. Thank You.
You MUST do more videos of buying horses! This was incredible! I learned so much from this!❤
Thanks for showing what you are looking for in your new horse. Mystery was beautiful but too small is too small.
I loved this video. I felt like I was on the journey with you as a personal friend. I was cracking up when Tanya went on the Merry Go Round. You two are the best. Much love from Laurie in Myrtle Beach SC USA.
Vinnie really hit the jockpot with his owner - she was so loving and willing to do whatever she needed to to give Vinnie a good life - I'm glad you were able to help him relax and be a happier, calmer and safer horse! The quarter horses you looked at were beautiful, and I could see why Gold Pine caught your attention. Pity he was too small as he was such a good looking and nicely mannered boy. I'm looking forward to seeing the horse you eventually buy.
Steve you are amazing with horses. Keep doing what you are doing to help horses that need you.
Question:
At @1:06 when Steve was in Mystery's stall, Mystery did several very low, straight necked head dips in a row as he focused on Steve who was only about 4 feet away. It seemed different than the head bobbing focusing I've seen before because he dipped so Low!
Tanya asked why Mystery did this, and I wondered too, but Steve didn't answer, or if he did, his response was obviously edited out.
I'd appreciate answers from the horse-folk in SteveLand. Thanks!
Happy Christmas & New Year, everyone!
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1:06:40. I was wondering about that as well… and the video was cut for a moment right then.
I dont want to speak for Steve but I had a trainer I deeply respect explain that this kind of head bobbing is a sort of "I'm trying to figure this out" gesture. The horse knows your asking something of them and is either trying to figure out what you're asking or is working through their feelings about what you're asking, how they feel about it, if they're unsure or otherwise confused about it. I've experienced this myself working with my project, abused mule and found it to be true. I've also seen horses bob their heads over food or treats or something else they want but in this instance I think it's more the former. Seems to fit the context here, for what its it's worth! Hope that makes sense.
@@mongobongo91 That makes sense to me! Thank you for the observation.
Thank You for teaching so many for the benefit of all, the horse and the human! You're a special person! Blessings
What a change for Winnie, the eyes looks more calm,great job.
Wish you and family a happy new year 🎉😘
You know what I’m not gonna lie but I’ve had a few days feeling really low but watching Steve & vinnie together melted my heart & I’m now hooked I’ve always been in my happy place around horses so it’s inspired me 2 get off my arse & enjoy what makes me happy & forget about everything like being in a safe bubble I know it sounds silly but I’m definitely not the only 1 who feels like this x thanks 4 posting your amazing 🥰
This is lovely,I understand what you're saying.....Go and do and be what makes you happy...🐎❤️🐎
I have had those gut feelings, good and bad, with every horse I have met. It is what comes with experience. Love how You chose to work with Vinnie. Merry Christmas to You and Your wife from me in Norway. 🎅❤️🇧🇻
Excellent video as usual, thank you. I think you made the right decision regarding your new horse. It was my gut feeling that they were too small for you before you even mentioned it.
I know what you mean about small eyes and prominent foreheads; horses with that combination can be reactive and difficult. Nice work!
I never knew this, but of course now it seems so clear! 🤓
Yes, back in the day, those types of small eyes were called "pig" eyes. I'm dating myself; I've had horses over 50+ years.
It makes sense that they would be more sensitive and thus more reactive if they can’t see as easily.
@@karenmahan6979 same here!
I do love a Roman nose though!
Oh dear lord,you brought back one of the most painful things! I use to ride a Drs daughter's horse. He was naughty and a big palomino. Every single time I went to get in the saddle I had to be so careful because he'd try to bite. One day I didn't think and he literally grabbed, bit and hung on. He bit me in the back! I wasn't a complainer and at 5'2" and 118 lbs I thought I was dead. Praise God he didn't take a chunk. I healed without ever saying a young girls word. So dangerous
It’s a little difficult to take you seriously Steve with that elf hat on. Lol😅. Edit to add - wonderful work ❤and what fun seeing you and Tanya horse shopping
Don't regret not going back to ground work the palomino. If things had gone really well it would have made it really hard to make what would have still been the right decision. It was just too small. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
What I wouldn't give for a gypsy!!!❤❤❤❤You have the greatest job on earth!
Happy to see a new vlog… poor boy! Why would he trust people, poor Vinnie, only way he can survive
So glad Vinnie is working out. Although I think Mystery was extremely handsome, I trust that you know what you want in a horse. Sometimes we don't listen to our gut feelings and later on regret that. Your gut was telling you that Mystery wasn't the right horse for you so you did the right thing by walking away. Good for you. It's a little late but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
I just love you guys and your amazing relationship , thank you for all the important content ❤️
awwww After the break when he put his head out over the stall door with his ears pricked forward and a look of positive anticipation on his face. 💌
Wow, so how does it feel driving on the right side of the road! Thank you, I think you gave Vinney something to contemplate.
You taught us a lot about looking at and going over the contours as well as measuring a new horse for a potential sale , we learned about the eyes and the part of the face wether it makes it easier or harder for horses to actually see where their going. You did so well with the abused horse, he is like new.
Steven you are a kind conscientious person and train your horses with a lot of patience . Beautiful video !! Happy New Year from Canada. 🇨🇦
Steve and Tanya I really really enjoy your videos bacon sarnie and all. Please continue to be you and give the whole picture whether good bad or indifferent your story is not only worth telling but definitely worth sharing. A great big thanks to you both.🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Vinnie is an elegant looking horse. Moves beautifully.
Another wonderful video! Amazing to see you took the time to put a seed in for change. For all involved.
Really enjoyed your observations on confirmation. Would love to hear more as this has always been something I wasn’t that sure of when choosing a horse.
Hi Steve & Tanya. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Love going on these trips with you. Lots of love from New Zealand.
Really interesting Steve and Tanya. Vinnie is responding to you beautifully. Hope it all turns out well. Very sad background for him I thought. Looking forward to updates. Good luck in your search. Wishing you all a wonderful new year. Thank you both as always. 😀😀
As a subscriber to many channels (dogs, cats, cars, surfing, vanlife, and even sailing), I just discovered this one. So I'm now learning about horses, too - and traveling vicariously as well! Since I studied in Spain a long time ago, I (mostly) enjoyed your video from Andalusia, and now you took us on your trip to Dunkirk. Hope you find your QH, and thank you from Mass, USA.🇺🇸💕🏴
Awesome video! Since you didn’t buy a horse from Belgium, PLEASE PLEASE adopt FIRE! You had a connection and you would help that precious angel Sylvia. 😇❤️
Every time I watch your videos I am absolutely amazed by what you do. Today is me and my husband’s 37th anniversary and I am happy to get to watch these videos. 12/26/22 3:55 p.m.
Your heart and your God-given gift great combo. You amaze me. I've learned so much from you. Thank you so much 💓
You two are seriously legends! Love you both amd love these videos!!!!!
So happy for Lisa and Vinnie! I’m so glad that despite the weather you were able to make a change in their lives. Education is power and we are all blessed with your willingness to share with us and your clients willingness to share their learning experiences with us. It’s a privilege really and they need commended for it.
Next as I’m American and an AQHA member I’m curious what height you’re looking for in your quarter hose? Also since the lead rope didn’t have markings what height were you thinking those 2-3 year olds currently are? Perspective is very difficult to judge though the camera. I find my ideal height and in a quarter horse to be 15-15.2. I’ve a mare who is 14.1 who’s produced much taller than herself. I’ve never given a lot of thought to head shape beyond the Hancock horses that I’ve personally known were all a bit flighty. I would love a video that breaks down more of your thoughts on the quarter horse shape by comparison to the other breeds that you mention. And what is the ideal you are looking for?
It would be awesome if you are able to provide Steve with the horse he is looking for!
@@louisegogel7973 oh I wouldn’t dare to dream. I’ve an untouched 2 coming 3 years old filly but I don’t know that she would be tall enough either. And the pedigrees on the two he showed I would have felt privileged to have.
I really like this horse. He is a product of his life experience but I really don't think he wants to be as he is. In such a short time into the video Steve managed to show this. Would love to see you do more with this horse. I think he's worth it.
And maybe Steve was focused on his travels as I would be! How exciting to go a find a new horse!😍. But please remember this one 😊
And another comment would be to take a couple of panels out of the height of his door so he doesn't have to poke his head out of his stable door. He is a big boy. Love him.
The Quarter Horse “Mystery”, I noticed has “Colonel Lil Pistol” is listed in his bloodline! That line always produced Champs! They have that rear end muscle power like Mystery has. Gorgeous compact horse! Thank you for showing your Innate horsemanship skills for people to get an understanding knowledge of how to get positive reactions and changes in their horse. I like to watching because it is so interesting. And, I don’t even own a horse or ride any more! 👍🏻
Lovely horses. Learned more. Loved traveling in the train under the ocean. Thanks again.
I absolutely love your educational videos and your work that really helps horse owners achieve their goals in life.
Great video ..Vinny looked so much more confident 👏👏..Mystery was a nice horse.. Tanya your such a sport.. you two are great together 💜💜
What if he gets treats to reinforce his good reactions? Lol I spoke too soon❤❤. I could feel his anxiety as well as yours...we tend to be so connected to our horses! I LOVE how he's just perked and quietly standing next to Mr. Steve.
Just loved Vinnie! What a neat horse.
Yes, most reining bred quarter horses will be between 14 to 15 hands...and big men ride them....what you really need to do is sit on one because they are wide...it is not the same as an English style more narrow horse....so I actually doubt that 'mystery' horse would have been too small overall. You learn to like them smaller actually.
I do know Steve found 2 nice prospects since then
You two are so cute!! How lucky are you?? LOL Great stuff! Thanks for sharing 🙏🥰
He’s one of the nicest looking horses I’ve seen. Totally my type! I’m glad he has a lovely home now.
How awesome for Lisa and Vinny!! I love his blanket, rug! Adorable!
Great video again Steve. I much appreciate your teachings and your honesty. Learned a lot from you already. I have a high energy horse myself and I stipped eyebolling him and started doing leading and driving (?) exercises with him and already notice a lot of difference. He now stops at a distance when I stop during the lead instead of just walking on and passing me. Backing up still requires a lot of flagging (made one myself from a plastic bag but now ordered one made by Tanja :-). I feel much safer now doing straightness training groundwork excercises with him!
When you find the right horse you will know it. This will be a companion for many years so you don't want to just make do. When we went to choose our dog, she chose us. There were others with arguably prettier coats but we just knew she was the one for us and we never regretted it. Stick to your list, it will be worth it in the end :)
You are a true gentleman Steve.
I had a few horses I a yard where a lot of pixies used to come down. One of my horses brought his head of the door and Ithis guy punched him in the head the poor horse shot back into the box i asked him wtf he thought he was doing. he told me to mind my own business,. My reply to him call yourself a horseman. I said you only do that as your scared of horses xxx
Just rotten, hope someone punches him in the head.💔
I have had a concern for years about the breeding of reining horses. They are actually breeding ponies that cannot carry the job without serious concequences to their health. It's boarding to breeding for abuse. So I totally agree with You.
Loved this episode. Can understand your regret. But c’est la vie! 😊
Supper timing Awesome and spit/spot clean impressions ❣️❣️❣️🫶🥰
That third palomino you looked at was really beautiful. When I was young we had a palomino quarter horse called Scarlett Skipper, who was a mare out of Skipper W bloodline. We bred her to Cal Bar, who was a stallion out of Doc Bar. She gave birth to a stunning colt, Doc Caliber, who looked a bit like the palomino that you really liked in this video. Looking at the pedigree, it was nice to see the Doc Bar line in his history. My favourite memories growing up are of riding horses in the sierra nevadas. Back then I didn’t know anything about conformation or bloodlines etc. Hearing you talk about what you’re looking for has really made me think of how lucky we were to have them. They were physically everything that you would want and great character to match. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I always enjoy your videos, you’re so good at what you do. 🐴❤️
Marvellous transition out of an aggressive state of mind - I wondered as to whether that horse has some separation anxiety issue because he became so much calmer under your attention and presence - your alpha presence seemed to enable him to let go of his anxiety.
A childhood friend has lived in Franfort, Germany for many years. She told me that many German equestrians are WILD about Quarter Horses and that western riding is becoming an up and coming thing. Germany might be another place to look for your next "Nita". Never a replacement, but as a continuation of her legacy.
It's so sad that these horses are so messed up from the humans that abuse them. It takes a long time, if ever to regain their trust. Kindness and patience.
Such a happy positive team Steve and Tania. Very interesting decision making process in Belgium.
Excellent horsemanship!! Thank you 🙏
My son's name is Vinnie. He was a handful. 😆
Hello from NZ. What a super video.That horse was a character and a big boy !!! The ' horseless kiwi ' would have been terrified. You dug deep Steve and found a nice side . Never knew you drove onto a train to go to Europe. We loved your trip. Thank you both. Can't wait for the next video.🙏🙏❤❤👍👍😀😀
Merry Christmas Steve, Tanya and Family and Good Health, Success and Love in the Coming Year!
Good beginnings with Vinnie, I can hardly wait to see more with him and I’m so glad he’s out of brutal handling and with Lisa Marie, who loves and wants the best for his life.
I’m surprised at the smaller Quarter Horses being brought to Europe these days. I’ve seen so many in the U.S. in the 15.3-16 HH range now. Have you considered looking for a half-bred QH? I once had the most incredible half Arab, half QH. He surprisingly grew to just under 16H. He was the best of both breeds, the horse of my heart ~ he’d willingly do anything I asked of him. I’ll always remember and bless his memory.
Anyway, you’ll know your new horse when you find him ~ best of luck!
My 3 year old daughter Charlotte just loves watching all your videos and myself, if you are ever in scotland would love a session with our two young ponys it would make my daughters year 😀 ❤️
I gotta say I binged a lot of your videos and at first I wasn't too sold lol! But this and the few before it MAD RESPECT. It's great that you know the cause of acting out is always trauma and fear.
Animals don't live with their perception of the past, they live and react to the moment. Although he was abused in the past, he doesn't victimize himself because of it. We the humans do, which essentially handicaps them from moving forward because in our minds they still suffer from their pasts, but in reality, they don't because... they live in the present. It can be a hard concept to come to terms with however it is essential you acknowledge what happened in the past, accept it for what it is, and then go from there without keeping it alive by holding on to the story, this goes for anything in life really. It's not that you're disregarding what he's been through, it's about helping the animal to grow past it, and to do so we ourselves must first let go of the past
I have been watching you for a while now when I saw the episode of the horse that didn’t want his feet picked up anymore because he went through a lot of rehab and I saw you using the licks I went out and got them the next day my horses will do anything for that I have three adults a 2 1/2-year-old and a six month old and they will all do anything for a lick It’s especially helpful with my six month old although she’s very sweet and she loves people everything you ask her to do “” needs to be her idea “” lol the lick has been extremely helpful as a reward
So happy to see how much you helped and a new beginning for the horse. You guys didn’t give up on him 🤗❤
Absolutely love everything about your channel. Very educational and fun travels with you and Tanya. Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎉