My Horse Loves To Jump - A Horse's View Of Jumping & Being Loved
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2017
- #thinklikeahorse #ItIsNeverTheHorsesFault I try and explain what a horse's view is to things that people will tell you he loves, because they can't admit what they do to The Horse.
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But Riiiiiiiiick if the horse and rider were wearing pink, everything would be fine!!
I am quickly learning that most people who say "Oh that's not abusing my horse, I don't abuse my horse since I love it too much and they love it too!!!" are the actual abusers and it makes me sad to see them in such denial
I'm glad you talked about this. I hope this reaches the people who need to see it.
A friend of mine actually recently told me she has hard hands, but is working on it. I was quite surprised, but happy she told me. Its hard to admit what you're doing is wrong.
I was often told that I have hard hands. I have a tendency to stiffen up when I try too hard or when I do not get desired results. I believe it is a natural instinct that is difficult to control. I found relaxing and lowering my high expectations are keys for me. Perfection comes with time and training and it is ok to not get it perfect the first time. These 2 ideas have helped me progress, relax and reach mile stones I did not think were attainable.
@@cecileoneill1379 I do not agree with you. It is ok to do it wrong the first time if you are the only one suffering from. But it is not ok to not do it right first time, if another living being can be hurt or made uncomfortable by your mistake. Anyone who realises that they have hard hands should stop riding with a bit immediately. They can then either stop using bits permanently, which is usually the best option for the horse's comfort, or, if that is not possible, train on a rocking chair or a mechanical horse or whatever until they can control their hands. And if they don't find a solution, they should stop riding horses permanently, because anyone who really love horses would rather stop riding than riding while hurting them. It is not ok to let a horse be uncomfortable because "it's ok, riders have to be trained too". No, you train on the ground, then you ride the horse, it's a living being who should not be forced to endure humans' training time. Imagine if a surgeon severly injured someone on his first surgery, would you be like "it's ok, it's hist first time", no, you would expect perfect training before doing his first surgery. Why is it ok to let a rider with hard hands continue riding, continue making horses uncomfortable, and that for weeks or months until he can get perfect control? Do you really have that low amout of respect for horses?
I used to own a horse and I miss him dearly. I watched all your videos and I became a better rider because of it. I even told my instructor I don't want to learn how to jump because I knew from your videos the pain it causes a horse. I even got JUDGED for refusing to learn and I couldn't give two shits about what they said. Who cares if I don't get a fancy fuckin ribbon? Increasing my horse knowledge and building an understanding of my horse was more important to me than fucking jumping over a log and having judges say "good job sunny pat on the back for ya lass"
I use to do showjumping, but since I’ve started watching your videos I’ve given up on that. I will say that I was uneducated and I only did it for my personal pleasure. Never once did I think about the horse, but I’m glad I was able to find you! Good job on the videos, keep up the good work!
good job
"Because he's only a horse, and that's all he knows how to do. " wow, that's very powerful words and so true.
The horse did not jump because there was no pink gear to give it power to make the jump. Obviously this person needs to wear more pink to improve their jumping abilities.
I agree
The only time a Horse "loves to jump" is when they jump a fence to escape from Idiots that don't understand Horses.
Idiocy in the Horse World baffles me to no end.....
I'm not a fan of showjumping, I just think it's too strenuous on their tendons - horses are not designed to be ridden let alone compete in showjumping. When I was younger I had a lease horse who used to be a professional show jumper, he had pretty bad arthritis. Just a lesser sharp turn would make him lame. Sad how some people see horses as machines to win them fancy ribbons or money. Love them, ask them if you want to ride them. You're just borrowing their freedom.
A think that ""horse people"" refuse to acknowledge is: if a horse CAN do a certain thing, it doesn't mean that it's GOOD for it
Lol that horse is like fuck this I'm out 😂
Rick, God bless you for being a voice for horses. Human on human abuse is rising every day. Animals get treated with abuse in the same way. I have never met a man that I agreed with 100% on any issue until now. I hurt for the horses just watching these videos. Pride keeps people from doing the right thing. Your love for the horses is clear. Keep calling out stupid people.
"Pookey on the sideline; come here Pookey, do you want a little cookie?? I gotta pink cookie for a little pink powderpuff." LOOOOOOOOOOL. This is hilarious!!!!!
in the english world, most people use the saying "a good rider never blames the horse". the horse did nothing wrong here. it was a mistake by the rider!
Jean Bon yes that is true but about the people that don't use spurs and crops! what the saying means is take a look at the horse that refused. the horse didn't do anything wrong right? it was a mistake by the rider! it's to remind you that the horse listens and it was a mistake by the rider, the horse isn't bad! makes sense?
When i see a horse run off i always hear the horse yell “vive la révolution” 😂
The only time I will ever believe a horse loves to jump is when it will do an entire jumping course itself with no tack on and no idiot humans urging it.
DunkelheitEbony yes😂😂😂
Link?
+Emily Martin I LOVE that video!!!
I wish there weren't so many stupid equestrians and horse abusers in the world. People these days abuse horses without even knowing it. You're right, Rick.
I went to a riding place. Not because I liked ANYTHING about it. They used bits, crops, you have to wear helmets to ride and they make the horses jump. They had one of them stupid exercise machines because they're too lazy to get someone to ride or lunge it. It has no roof. One of the days one of the horses were in there for around 20 minutes, just walking in the smallest circle possible. And then the horse tried to jump out, broke his leg and had to get put down. The owner of the horse (as it was only boarded), her excuse was her horse loved to jump so much, and she forgot to jump him so he was trying to jump by himself. And the instructor fricken agreed!! Like, NO HE WASN'T HE WAS TIRED OF WALKING AROUND IN FREAKIN CIRCLES WITH PRESSURE NONSTOP BEING PUT BEHIND HIM!! I left that place thank god and now ride my uncles horses. But that horse DIED, and her excuse was "he wanted to jump". The ignorance in the horse world, unfrickinbelievable!
teen wolf lover wow, some peoples stupidity really has no end.
You can say what you want but the truth is horses aren't meant to jump, especially one jump after another. You can breed whatever you want for a champion jumper but it all comes back to how a horse is anatomically. They are physically not meant to jump! Can you imagine weighing a ton, walking on your toes, let alone jumping? You're slowly damaging the hooves and putting unnecessary stress on his front legs. Then you add on the tie downs and the bits and the shoes. It's fun for YOU and that naturally makes you subconsciously believe your horse enjoys it too. Anytime I've ever watched show jumping, and I've watched it all at one point or another, and I never felt like the horse was that happy. He was doing what he's told and that's why we like horses-they listen. But hey, you do you boo.
Skully13 I fully agree with you. Though I do think those 4-5 inch jumps are completely okay as they really just move over it. They don't necessarily jump c:
I was starting to believe I was the only person who felt this way. So glad to see someone else with common sense dedicating a youtube channel around it to get the word out. Horses have been abused for far too long, all animals have been,
It was tough just watching this and seeing the horse so obviously terrified, so I can only imagine how traumatic this episode was on the horse.
I will never use a bit ever again and I look back and see the mistakes I've made. I used to do dressage and some jumping, learning from barn witches. I do neither now. I used the bit as a punishing device when I was nervous and unconfident. The last time I ever did that was when I was a Wrangler at a ranch and the horse had enough of my crap, bucked me off, almost lost my finger, and had to follow the rest of the trail group on foot with a bloody hand LOL horses are the best teachers and I am thankful for that experience and this channel which helped me see the light. Thanks Rick! And thanks Doc the horse!
I'm guessing most horses naturally jump only in emergency situations. Horse shows are pretty unnatural.
exactly
It pisses me off that people with money have the privilege to have a horse of their own and they choose to do that with it, plus most of horse behavior is just common sense, running away hmmm mabye it's scared 😒
Before you start....looks to me like a willing, experienced horse and inexperienced rider heading to a shit distance on the second fence with the rider doing a spur of moment kick and not a strong seat to effectively get a good forward and BALANCED canter to that oxer. As such, the horse kind of HAD to stop for good reason....No balance, bad distance. The horse stopped for self-preservation purposes only. The rider took a tumble. The rider isn't aiming to be intentionally cruel or abusive, so let's not even go there. In fact her riding is alright for an intermediate. Just needs more miles to improve her seat and feel. That's typically the way riders develop. They're usually not perfect from the start.
The second part, with the rider on the ground and all? The horse was leaderless at that point and just went fight/flight mode like, omg, where do I go, not safe, something's attacking my legs!!! At least the horse ran back to the barn.
No, most horses don't *love* to jump. They may have talent and all to do it, but in reality, horses tend to jump because there's a human on their back *insisting* that the horse jumps. Many riders are humane about this sport, at least those I've known that went through Pony Club and took their instruction to heart, as well as feel great sensitivity to these horses that they realize carry their butts so that the human can do these equestrian pursuits.
I do know that good riders can create ideal conditions that create very nice happy horses that I honestly believe get a kick out of jumping especially if the rider can set the horse up to make everything as effortless as possible. When you watch horses free jump without a rider, it's quite amusing. They'll snort, buck, and have a good time.
I've obtained quite a few "dirty stoppers" and yeah, I've noticed they get that way due to maybe actual physiological pain in the back, hocks, and such, or it's psychological in origin because the horse had bad experiences in the past typically because it can be difficult to carry a sloppy or uneducated rider over jumps. That doesn't mean that the horse was intentionally abused. It just means that the horse may have just been overfaced or in inexperienced hands. Much of it is fixable. Sometimes, yes, retire a horse from jumping entirely! It depends.
True, don't blame the horse.
I agree with ya to get rid of that martingale!!! Yes, it is constrictive.
I've not commonly come across anyone at an event tell me that the horse is "stubborn" due to a refusal and "needs to be taught respect", uh no. Typically, people realize the rider needs improvement, especially in this example you use with the gray horse. Blame in this situation is absolutely on the rider. It ain't the horse's fault in this case.
Bonnie Hundley this is the comment I was looking for here. Your observations on this clip are spot on.
Yay
By the way it is a relief to here you bringing up many of the things that drive me nuts about how some people treat their horses that even many supposed horse lovers seem to turn a blind eye to because they dont want to face reality.
Poor thing is terrified
My horse most definitely hates jumping and doesn't hesitate to tell me so. No fun asking him to do things he clearly doesn't like.
Damn I should have made a video when I realized my hands werent as soft as I thought. That's the day I threw all my bits away permanently.
Well that, and my horse is the one who let me know it. I hit the ground first thing happen was the person with me blamed my horse. I knew better.
BreeKayBe ----How refreshing it is to hear a fresh breeze roll in like your understanding your horse BreeKayBe, good for you!
Rick I believe you are correct about what happens in this video, and it is cruel to the horse and the horse will be blamed. It is common for abusers to say their victim asked for it or deserved it.
If you did merch i'd suggest "Whatever, Shut up ya crybabies!" on a shirt first lol.
People will say "Oh my horse loves to do it! He is bred to do it!" And I am like. You can not breed a passion for something in to an animal! The only thing you can do is give it better traits so it can jump better. Then you force it over higher jumps because it is physically able to do so. And then when that horse is not enough for you, you turn around and sell it to go and force another horse to jump. Make a commitment and love whatever horse you buy regardless of whether we can jump high or low.
thank you! exactly!
"hes bred to do it" i see this all the time, just because you say hes bred to do it doesnt mean he wants to, its the same with people, you cant force a horse to do something, well you shouldnt, people do though, just like you cant force a person
Ashlyn Piazzisi Couldn't agree with you more. I have a 16 year old American Warmblood who can only jump at the intro level, but I still love him all the same. I've never met a better friend than him. Even if I have to ride other horses to jump beginner novice or novice, I'll always come back to my old guy at the end of the day.
Emily Curtis thank you. I hate it when people think a horse is not enough for them so they turn around a sell it.
I worked for a reining trainer almost 20 years ago. It was HELL!! If her horses in training did not come back to the barn bloody from her yanking on the mouth or spur marks on their side, she didn't think she rode them hard enough. I was there about two months, and I could not take it any longer. What made me stop right away, she rode a horse so hard he passed out in the cross ties. They sprayed him in the face with cold water to wake him up. She is still training, her name is Kim Diercks. Once I got back home, I talked to a friend of mine, and he said she is rough with the horses, and he only saw her at shows. So that shows you how hard she was on those poor horses. At one horse show she put dirt on the side of the horse where spur marks were to cover them up, so the judges wouldn't see it. It was very very sad, and she is still at it. She lives in Coloma, Wisconsin. If I knew for sure it was still going on I would turn her ass in.
Reining is another shit sport that abuses horses, but reining people will say their horses love it, just like jumppers
Think Like A Horse That's why my horses have rope halters and will NEVER have a bit. It makes me sick what these people do just to win a damn ribbon. My horses have never been happier because all they have is that rope halter.
Shady Lady, so why don't u turn her in, from the looks of it she's still at it!!
Tami Kahler she is not too far away, about four hours. I want to go out there and take a tour and look at her horses, if they're the same way I will turn her ass in.
Shady Lady, oh thank God I do hope u follow through :) we are the voices for the horses! I can guarantee it'll probably be the same as what u saw before :(
It's always the rider's fault
Your right if a horse wont jump its always teh riders fault even when he didnt comeright in front of the jump he wil still jump if he has a good rider if it isnt a rider that knows what to do the horse wil stop.
Mackenzie Haverstock not all the time
I have often heard and read that 'my horse loves to do this or that.' After wondering myself about the subject, I then ask them the question- how do you know? What are the signs?. I have yet to get an answer that makes sense, or seems honest- all that in 15 years riding and being around horses. Today, Rick gave me that answer, and it makes perfect sense. Apparently 135 barn witches (male and female) voting thumbs down haven't a clue. So sad! I really feel for their horses that won't benefit from the wisdom shown in this video.
Whenever there was a fallen log or other obstacle on the ridding trails, I always gave my horse his head and let him slowly step over it. The other girls could never understand why I wouldn't make him jump, and when I told them that he didn't like to jump, you'd swear I just broke some kind of law or something.
I've never understand those Martingales or what ever. It's just leather that connects to the bit applying pressure, you see how tight they hold the reins, and have bits, spurs and crops with them because they can't control their horse because they are stupid
I hate how people lie that they don't hurt their horse. Horse abuse is every where. Just because it's something that a lot of people do, doesn't make it right. Rick is one of the only people that understand horses' body language and why they do things like this. Horse owners don't even understand their horse, and that really annoys me 😒.
Same here and I know it's frustrating
That horse was like: FREEDOOOOOOMMMMM 🐎💨
Go Rick!! Your a true horseman and your videos are such a good reality check. thank you for speaking 4 the horses💕👐
Every time Rick says they horsey people, I wanna say HEY RICK! Lol
Also maybe the horse was running cause the bridle had fallen off and scared the crap of the horse cause it seemed like it was "chasing" it. I mean it was right under the horses feet.
Just about every riding school I've been to pushes new riders into showjumping. I don't know why they do it - but you end up with a load of riders thinking that jumping = horsemanship. Stupid. Keep up the good work Rick
That's true, I noticed that too! Also, almost every riding school pushes people into entering competitions one day or another.
In the one where I learnt to ride (only to ride, not understanding the horse) they first tried to push me into show jumping, then I started dressage, and when I told them that I wanted a horse for simple work and especially for trekkings to build a relationship.. they LITERALLY kicked me out after 11 years!
I think it might be that showjumping is all some of the instructors know. We have a certificate system for most kids here which is basically preparation for showjumping... I guess it's easier to teach than real horsemanship (trekking etc)...
They do it for money!!
Yes, I was so excited to get my horse, I test rode him he had a bit in his mouth. He seemed a bit uncomfortable and I didn't even know him, but I still had to have him. First horse I met on my search and I just couldn't pass him up.
I brought him home, I had no tack, but I was still so excited... I had never ridden without a bit on my horse, I never even thought twice with Tanner though .
I thought, well, I have a halter, and his lead, I don't see why that wouldn't be enough? So I lead walked Tanner around the outside of the round pen, and brought him inside the pen and let him go, gave him some hay to munch on and waited about 45 mins as I talked with my friend who offered me her tack. I said no, I think hell be fine. She insisted I at least use her bit. I said no, the halter should be fine. She said ok shell have it sitting to the side just in case. I lead him to the round pen gate. I tied off his lead on the other side of his halter, climbed up on the gate and gave a little tug he lined right up for me to hop on his back.
Once I was up, it was like butter. He was so calm, and content, seemed even more comfortable than he was at his old home, probably because all the tack and bit he had on! My friend said she couldn't believe how responsive he was without a bit. I said Lindsey, now that I think about it, why would he need anything more than a halter anyway? She wanted to ride him too, but she refused to ever ride without a bit, she just couldn't let that "piece of mind" go. He was fine with a bit too, but I think he had less patience with one. I never once used a bit on him, honestly, I never owned one, I wouldn't even know how to put one on, and I like not knowing something I know i don't need to know, you know? Lol..
Right. Well every time barn friends and I took our horses out trail riding at parks, other horse riders riding past would comment on how I was using only a halter and a lead to ride, its truly amazing how no one can understand how this works. Sad really.
Sadly people think a horse does most of the things for fun and not because of the abuse behind the training
So umm... I'm going to say that, that is one honest horse! Rider was staring at the jump, didn't see her distance and never gave the horse no clear direction. He refused cause he had no clue if he should go forward or stop. Yeah he ran away and that's fine, the bridle did come off and yes banged his teeth and caught up in his legs. He's allowed to freak out. Could have gone better
The Jumping world is like the racing industry it's all about the money or ribbons for the people forcing the horses to perform. Glad you are exposing the reality of what it's like from the horses perspective. You don't look 60 same age as me.
Your videos have made me realize that many disciplines of English riding are just as abusive as the rodeoing that English riders constantly criticize. You've also helped me understand why the barn/stables milieu -- no matter what part of the country, state, etc.-- is always so TOXIC. (I always thought that horse people were dysfunctional, but the real reason is the horse world is predominantly female. You bashers better back off! I am a female.)
I've been riding English (saddle seat equitation -- with double bridle mostly, a little jumping, a little dressage) since I was a kid and have switched over to Western pleasure and have never looked back! Currently I don't own any horses -- while I re-educate myself using your videos -- but hope to start applying my new knowledge soon. I'd love to work up to riding bitless.
I always hated the "show 'em who's boss!" crap, the crops, etc. There's so much FIGHTING going on that it's exhausting. Now I see that what we were fighting were not "willful" horses but horses just being horses. I always yearned for a free and easy, relaxed way to ride and interact with horses. So glad to have made the switch. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
I never understood how barn people could tell everybody how much they love their horses, while constantly beating the crap out of them.
Are people still denying that martingales are tiedowns 😂😂
Horsey Girl All the time
Don't pay attention to him, he thinks Martingales are gentle reminders
ok, but are you not following through on the logic they are making? The tie down itself may not be painful, but its purpose is to keep the head from throwing upwards. Now, why would a horse continually throw up its head?--to escape the pressure/pain that is inflicted with the bridle bit and pulling. therefore rick sees it as a useless if not abusive tool because it only serves to erase the horse's control of release; very likely bc the rider pulls constantly with their "soft hands"
I never said they were abusive mike. why so defensive?
The sad thing is that equipment bridle bit ect is so bloody expensive and that is all they will care about, oh he broke my special £200 Italian leather multi strap buckle bridle, poor horse, I just changed to a bitless for my pony and now she happily stands and lets me put it on her, before she would turn her head away close her mouth up and even grunt at me, I was like ok I need to change this, she is much happier now
I'm confused... I am pretty new to riding (only 4 years of lessons and now 6 months of owning a horse) plus still a child, and from what I'm understanding people fall off and don't let go of there horsewhen they fall? Ive fallen about 11 times now and every time i do, I naturally let go of the reins when I know my face is gonna hit dirt. Is it just me?
It's a natural thing for humans to hold on to the thing they have in their hands when they are stressed, scared, etc.
@Grillidan Fair enough, I Won't hide from the truth. I think my balance may be off because all the horses at my riding lessons are so easy going, and I'm going to have to learn a little bit more before I will be good at riding Grace. Also we are investigating if maybe her leg is hurting because when she was a filly she cut her leg pretty badly. Honestly this doesn't sound rude to me, I think you are just trying to help.
@@LM-fv8kh I think I fell that many times in my first four years of riding, but that was because I was put on a greenbroke horse, which is probably not the best thing for a novice rider. I ended up buying that horse and getting tossed from her several more times in the twenty-some years before her death. In my case, it was usually a failure of friction that made me slide from the horse (bareback) or the saddle during a sudden stop on the part of the horse. The upside of this was that I learned to tuck my shoulder under and roll so that I never ate dirt. Why did she do this? You got me, but she had been handled very roughly in her short life and had no reason to like or trust human beings. She came to tolerate me, which is the most I could hope for. In addition, my horsemanship lessons were a bit lacking, and I had to learn equine psychology on my own. 60 years later, I wish I knew back then what I know now. The important thing to have with horses is confidence. Also, feed and groom your horse every day. Become her friend, her protector and her leader. Become either the lead stallion or lead mare of the 'herd'. This is slightly different from showing a horse who's boss and smacking them around if they don't obey. It's about mutual trust and understanding. A horse that is new to you can't read your mind, so you have to show them what it is you want from them. They catch on surprisingly fast if you are patient, firm, and consistent.
Falling only once in 15 years makes me wonder what kind of horses you were riding and if you ever had to deal with one who challenged you.
@@erynlasgalen1949
This comment is so true. I have had Grace for a year now, the bucking has stopped, she has come to look forward to me seeing her, and we are definitely on the right track. I definitely don't have as much experience as you, but I understand what your saying. I can't wait to go forward with Grace because I know how much time helps.
I have two miniatures, and at first my one was so nasty and it kicked me and I had a lot of bruises from her, two years later she's following me around and we are doing liberty. How she got so awful because when I first had her I was afraid of her, but i learned you have to be the Lead-Mare (like you said) but also let her learn to trust me and have confidence (like you said)
We are still a work in progress team, but I haven't fallen off for a while, but we are striving to get better.
@@LM-fv8kh I haven't fallen off yet and I started learning how to jump and soon cantering
Funny, I'm watching show jumping on the TV right now (CHIO Aachen - the biggest horse show event in Europe) while I'm seeing this video was uploaded by you.
All I can think of at those horse shows nowadays is how the horses get constantly hurt in their mouth and look like they just want to run away from everything but everyone else seems only to see the great event and "celebration of horse sport".
All horse shows are just for the riders and owners to celebrate themselves, not for the horses.
Poor horse, that horse is trying to escape!
lolsasaurusrex ya probably got the beating of its life when caught😞
If the horse likes to jump, then why doesn't he jump over fences all day and immediatly run to a jump whenever he sees one? ;) Horses only jump if there's no other way or someone is hunting them (which includes humans using bits, spures and whip pressure leaving the horse no choice).
Ginny Weasly The first bit is what my horse does...But I don't show him because he is nervous.He would happily jump all day but I don't let him
Eilidh Somerville acctually he has jumped out his field.Multiple times.So we are Tryna teach him no
Rick, thank you for making this video! I was the one who emailed you that!! Thank you!
thanks
Rancher Girl how do you find Rick's email?
Emma Racz, it's on his website
Well rick if you had met the mature side of the horse world. Good riders do NOT blame the horse.
Now watch the rider who fell off say "I should've held on tighter" and when she falls again she'll hurt the horse even more.
I have hard hands, and I've been working on it a lot. And I've learned so much and have become a better rider from your videos. My trainer recommended spurs and I said no. I kicked really hard and my horse stoped so I just squeezed or kissed and he's so much more reactive now. I Look from his point of view now.
Couple years ago, I watched this young lady giving lessons to kids. She was teaching them about "control" as such being, more pressure if the horse won't stop. Can't remember exactly every detail, but mention something along the lines of would rather her horse's mouth torn up than her arm broken from falling off the horse.... So she's teaching kids if the horse doesn't listen, to apply more pressure on the damn bits! -_-" I was so disgusted by it. They WEREN'T EVEN HER HORSES either, they belonged to others that let her use them to teach lessons. Who in the right mind teach to yank and pull harder and harder if can't control the horse?
When I went for riding lessons when I was a kid, the horse had a bit, but what made things worse was the trainer was so neurotic and hyper, it was really stressing the horse and making him nervous. She also couldn't adjust my stirrups properly, and eventually the horse got irritated and reared. I was able to stay on but I refused to pull at that bit, I just held on calmly, leaned back and petted him to calm him. He went back down and remained relaxed. I was 14 years old, I knew more than this 30 year old trainer did!
Kathryn Kat sounds like the teacher my granddaughter has. She really physical at times with the horse that belong to my granddaughter and it kills me. But I get told the teacher is just perfect and have to do everything she says. Poor horse
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Oh Gee... :/
you know, it's cool that you got a program to capture the videos instead of filming it! just wanted to tell you that~ great video!
I’m free? Free?! Freeeee!!! FREEDOM!!! 😆
These riders should put metal and a tie down on their faces and jump those jumps and see how it feels. Bad mechanics for anyone!
I love having my coffee while I watch your videos and gain knowledge of the horse. You and Klaous Hempfling are my favorite. Thank you Rick for educating us.
High five sista!
Even after this, people can't handle the truth
One area that really disgusts me is reining. Running a horse as fast as it will go for a certain distance and then making a slide stop or making it spin as fast as it will go is useless and ridiculous. It also has to be hard on their joints and there just is no point in it at all other than the ego of the trainer/rider/owner. I would venture to say that I can't imagine a horse enjoying that. I don't agree that all horses HATE to jump or work cattle or whatever. I would agree that horses don't enjoy having a bit wedged into their mouth and then their mouth strapped shut or a rider jamming them with spurs or smacking them with whips. How could they? Horses deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion just like any other living thing.
Reining is just like any sport, abusive and mean to horses, treat them like shit all for ego and ribbons
Wow...that poor horse. I agree with you Rick, he was scared and hurt...running for his life. I hope he didn't injure himself.
She'll probably be back with even more harsh and painful equipment.
Agreed. Horses only ever jump of their own accord when fleeing from danger. Forcing them to jump is cruel and is all about self glory. Can't say I've never popped over a fallen log when out on a ride because I have but that is rare and I would never ask for anything more. If my horse didn't want to jump it happily we would just go the other way.
I remember the idiot rider in 4H whos parents bought him his first horse just because it was pretty, not considering that it was green broke and unprepared for the show environment. It tried to roll with him on it, he got off, the horse stood up, and the rider made absolutely no effort to hold on to the horse. So the horse ran through the arena (spooking every other green horse), out through the entrance, and all throughout the fairgrounds before people got him to settle down. That was the last time I saw that horse. Now he's got a new, hot-headed, $10,000 horse...and for what? He can't ride for shit, he doesn't know the first thing about horsemanship, he's got a bad attitude, and he's oblivious of the fact that there are others around him. Well, I'll tell you, they're in it for the fame and the premium and the ribbons. But that's all. Please, if you want to ride horses, be in it FOR THE HORSES.
What the fuck is this horse wearing? The sheer excess of gear that will only stop the horse from moving properly is ridiculous in itself.
Weird how everyone is screaming, freaking the horse out even more. I thought these were horse people? Just goes to show even more so they don't know what the hell they are doing
Again coming here from the cop channel. All I can say is Buddy and Mr. T have as good of a life as I give my golden retriever. I don't push him into anything. Yet, when I'm doing laundry, he instinctively starts picking up clothes and sheets, and follows me to the washing machine. I gave him a treat once for this. 8 years later, he still loves to help dad. I have found, when you earn the animal's respect, they naturally want to please you and be happy with you.
Rick's pragmaticism and his really clear and raw way of explaining animal abuse and using videos to illustrate his points would be really welcome in the vegan community to help spread a similar message. If he ever goes vegan and starts making videos on factory farming I'd sing lol
If the horse loves to jump why didnt he jump all the other jumps?
I can't stand horse sports now. After going to an Arabian horse show years ago and seeing how they force the horses to tuck in that neck, all that gear on them, and how hard and harsh they were in the excersise arenas, made me open my eyes. Its why I never do horse sports at all.
Encountered a handful of these morons on FB last night. Their justification: "if the horse really didn't like to jump, he wouldn't jump. you can't force a horse to do something it doesn't like!"
numufu I have read so much comments about this and every time I see it, I laugh so hard. Because the horse will do it once it learns that after he has done what the rider wants to, he gets release and no more pain. The people who said that are all idiots.
People can be so stupid. If that were true, then no horse would ever have been forced to pull a plow, etc.
Quote of the day "shut up you big cry babies" xD hilarious
I'm sure you must get a bit of enjoyment from going off on these idiots, but you really are cool for devoting your time and energy for the welfare of horses
Rick you should consider doing voices for cartoons like the Simpsons... I think you could make a lot of money 😂👍
If the horse didn't have a tie down on the bridle would have just feel off instead of being dragged.
I love the longer videos you have been making lately, very educational. Thanks a lot!
So true, pinks jumps in the background! Completely agree
damn I missed that
Omg, there is!! XD
I have hard hands... it's something I consciously have to think about all the damn time. I always remind myself, the reins are a communication tool, not a way to pull the horse's head where I want it to go...talk don't scream. But, still, I it's something that I have to focus on improving every single time I head out on the trail. So, that sucks. it also sucks that people can't admit they aren't perfect, and also have shit to work on.
I trying my Cob mare on bitless as I simply wasn't able to stop her with a bit. I always got the impression the bit bothered her as she she would put all her weight on the bit and run basically. The first time I put on a rope halter on she was so surprised to not get a bit in her mouth and she relaxed immediately. She now walks and trots calmly without putting her weight on the front legs. I am starting to feel sorry now for all the horses that I might have pulled in the mouth. If you start to consider bitless it truly is a revelation. I now have a leather bosal for her and a adapted rope halter for my other horse. Really looking forward to some hacking in bitless, really wondering what is going to happen. I was Rick that said in one of his videos that if you can lead a horse in a halter, you can also ride in it. Super interesting
good for you for trying it and getting over the fear.. your horse is happier and so are you. :)
I'm so glad that I opened my eyes and stopped riding with a bit. Now I leash a horse and me and the owner do fun stuff with her mare! And I've fallen off of her sometimes but yet again I'm so happy I don't have that reflex to clench my hands and hold on to the reins. If you don't do that the chance increase for the horse to stay after you landed. If something didn't scare them or whatever, it depends on the horse and the situation. I'm glad your channel exists
Melanie Selin that's cause your not a real equestrian so you come on here and lie
n.h_ barrel_racing Haha okay whatever makes you sleep at night
What are you ... 10?
Sorry, my last comment was aimed at the "nikki_barrel_racing" child...
Rode in a rope halter for the first time yesterday. My boy has worn his last bridle. Thanks for confirming what I've suspected; I only wish I could go back in time and ride him the way he deserved from the start.
BlackJess123 Hey at least you can ride in a halter now! Congrats. Don't worry about the past. Just make the future happy for your horse and you :)
Thanks!
good for you and good for you horse
In every sense of the phrase. I already thought he was a responsive horse on the bit. Without it, I barely had to pick up the lead to get him to do something: stop, turn, back up, sidepass, he did it without issue. He did it all without raising his head, opening his mouth, pulling, or that godawful grinding. That's evidence enough for me that it was the right move. I might buy him a nice pink halter to celebrate. ;-) (Yeah, I'm joking.)
I skipped 30 secs and it goes from a horse about to jump to a horse running away without the rider lol
Rick PLEASE READ!! I ALWAYS agree with you when I was younger I was told it was ok to hit a horse it was ok to use a bit and show a horse who's boss,but when I started watching your videos I realized it was all wrong! Now I threw out my crop and I bought a bit less bridle and I feel a lot better about riding now so I wanted to thank you about showing the wrong in riding I love your channel so much and I hope you will read this but thank you so much!
glad to hear it, good for you. :)
by who?
I knew a guy who used a tie down because he said the horse threw his head. Well, now I know it was probably the bit that made him throw his head.
Horses can also throw their head because of certain types of nerve damage
yes that's so true and it hurts like hell I don't blame the horse for reacting like it did it hated being at the show jumping and he was forced to jump the jumps and he didn't want to be there his rider is a freaking idiot shes the one that made him do it she's the problem not her horse its never the horse's fault its the rider's fault my its my opinion let me have it
THAT is why i never go to competitions. Gosh in France it's even worst
Man. I used to ride English and I'm hunter pleasure horse shows. I was so blind. I haven't ridden anymore in about two years but ever since I started watching your videos, I've realized how blind I was back then. I was being taught by horse riding instructors (all were rich women) and I was riding with bits and helmets. I never jumped, but I rode in dressage and we always had to shorten our reins so that the horse would curl its neck to look pretty. Your videos opened my eyes up so much and I now think differently. I don't take offense to anything you say. Because what you say is true. Thank you so much. I will continue to follow you and watch your videos!
the horse youtubers i watch that go to jumping things too always say it's their fault when something doesn't work. Like they actually say that they weren't in balance, not concentrated or something similar. So at least some of those riders know it's not the horse.
Question? If horses love to jump SO much, why do we use fences to keep them on pastures??? They can easily clear most😨
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hey you have a very valid point there. haha omgosh before I learnt that jumping horses was cruel.... I used to think, there is no way I would do show jumping because that teaches horses bad habits jumping over fences but luckily the statement "horses love to jump' isn't true and its been proven because Ive never seen them jump a fence.
This video enrages me. Unfortunately so much of this is going on in the United States and throughout the world. And maybe even worse. I've done a lot of research and was determined to have no bit before I found your channel, Rick. You just reinforced everything that I felt instinctually...bits= pain.
I am determined to have no bit in my horse's mouth.
Bitless bridles hurt the horse way more.
@@amberseventers Shut up and leave
@@amberseventerstell me you have extremely harsh hands without telling me.
@@OpaxVex huh
everytime i see someone who says their horse loves to jump, i want to see them in a field with these jumps and seeing them jump of their own free will
yeah that would never happen... its mindless idiots who like to pretend their horses love to jump to make them feel better about it... sad really.
Tea Fox I get where you are coming from, but I have literally seen that happen 😂 and I know people who have difficulty keeping their horses in fields because they always jump out, so it's not like it never happens.
not that most horses would though
Belinda Gabriella
Actually, my horse tends to jump over bushes and dishes in the ground. Whenever I turn him out in the riding arena, which usually has jumps set up in them, he'll tackle quite a few of them on his own.
oh ok bushes and dishes are different to fences but yep your horse certainly is a playful chap that loves to let of steam by jumping around... got it. :)
Rick, you have so many awesome points and applaud you for standing up for these poor horses that are abused every day. I think really the only way we are going to get through to these stupid idiots is to put all the pain devices on the idiots and yank the metal in their mouths and make them go on all fours and have someone 'ride' them for a while and see how they like it.... I'm pretty certain they wont last a couple minutes, then they (you would think so if they weren't stupid people) think twice about putting bits in horses mouth, and using spurs and reconsider forcing horses to jump etc. Id like to see these idiots try and jump (on legs not hands and knees) with a tonne of weight on them and see how 'easy and enjoyable' it is (sarcasm intended).
That horse is scared. That's what I see.
Suzy Homesteader me too!
Rhea Haberman I don't care what anyone says. You can see fear on this horse, and others just like it. You can see fear, and love on dogs, cats, and horses.
I have soft hands..........but then again, I don't ride my horse. Yep, I bought my horse with the full intention of never riding him. He wears nothing but a soft rope halter when I spend a couple of hours a day hand grazing him and just hanging out with him in the field. And there are people who say that I abuse my horse by not riding him. Those are the idiots.
Rebecca Paquette
Do you have a dog?
You should ask them if you abuse your dog by not riding it.
Someone's Side Channel XD
"Grand Wizards." Love it Rick.
where the video ended, it looked like the bridle was finally kicked free