How to Ride Dangerous Horses!

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
  • Any horse can be dangerous when it has not been ridden for a while. In this video Trinity shows you how to warm up a horse that is acting dangerous and ride it safely.
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Komentáře • 269

  • @cindybowden4017
    @cindybowden4017 Před 15 dny +29

    I joined Trinity! I didn’t want to miss anything. Love your channel.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +5

      Glad to hear it. Make sure you let me know if you have any questions over there.

  • @ElizabethDMadison
    @ElizabethDMadison Před 13 dny +13

    you kept going back to curry over his spine... I would never. Even with the rubber curry you be gentle on bony areas. There's no reason to make them hate being groomed.

    • @maggietaylor5012
      @maggietaylor5012 Před 3 dny +1

      Amen.

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      THANK GOD! I thought I was being uber critical! I have NEVER used that kind of "brush" except on really THICK coats. I am currently brushing my donkey with a "brush" like this because he doesn't shed out naturally and his undercoat is really thick, even then, I and very AWARE if I hit a sensitive area. So much that my donkey who doesn't come to people normally, comes up to me for me to brush her.

  • @lukqbwr4
    @lukqbwr4 Před 15 dny +48

    Gotta love it when they’re fresh, the temperature drops, and the winds blowing. Perfect storm.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +7

      You got that right! On a calm warm day, it would not have taken even that long to get him calmed down.

  • @thomasosburn833
    @thomasosburn833 Před 15 dny +63

    Trinity, there's nothing wrong with what you did. I know this because I've been training horses for 25+ years. The message that you sent caliber, is the same message that he would receive in the herd! I've been tossed off of a horse countless times. I've been kicked in the chest, been dragged until I was unconscious! As you pointed out, the correction must be immediate. When the horse hasn't been worked in a while, you have to get the horse's brain thinking that it's work time. I like the D ring snaffle bit that you use. Those are my favorite bits. Thanks for sharing.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +13

      Thank you. And yes. It just takes the patience to remind them that you are the boss and they are broke again. Takes some of the risk out of riding.

  • @sbhemi17
    @sbhemi17 Před 15 dny +44

    I appreciate you left the scene in when you were brushing and dealing with the attempted kick. Folks need to see more of this and how it can be dealt with. I look at it like an acorn. The biggest oak tree in the world started as an acorn. Little problems with horses grow...always best to deal with when they are small. Great work!

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +9

      So true. Many people let the little things go and then end up getting hurt or dealing with a much bigger problem later.

    • @damiendesmortreux5263
      @damiendesmortreux5263 Před 15 dny +4

      I agree that was the proportionate reaction to stay safe around the horse. It's important to react quickly as someone could get hurt real bad if dominance isn't addressed timely.

    • @conniemorgan8402
      @conniemorgan8402 Před 11 dny +3

      Same with dogs..

    • @tracyjohnson5023
      @tracyjohnson5023 Před 10 dny

      @@conniemorgan8402and kids

  • @judithparker9717
    @judithparker9717 Před 8 dny +7

    In the UK we use the metal curry comb to clean brushes , if it was used to groom a horse I can imagine that it would be very sharp & cause discomfort resulting in a horse being fidgety & probably kick. We use plastic & rubber curry combs or more often we use brushes they are kinder & we groom the horse without rushing. It is a part of bonding with a horse & if it is done in a correct manner there is no reason why a horse would want to kick or bite. When we take time to bond with the horse he will want to please you & will relax in your company & while being ridden, it's a great feeling! It is a great feeling riding a horse in a relaxed manner & that way the horse will go forward into a really flowing gallop, wonderful! I do believe in being firm but fair but more than anything I never rush, that is when problems can start.

  • @ElkEars
    @ElkEars Před 15 dny +24

    Oh Brother, you've got some guts to open yourself to criticism and haters with this one.
    First time I kicked my mare after she tried kicking me, she looked at me with and expression that said "Hey, I didn't know YOU could kick."

    • @debh3404
      @debh3404 Před 12 dny

      How many times did she kick you after that?

    • @ElkEars
      @ElkEars Před 12 dny

      @@debh3404 zero

    • @earlhuff3998
      @earlhuff3998 Před 11 dny +5

      I have an older gelding. Have been giving him a quart of senior feed every afternoon. Out of the clear blue he kicked me hitting the empty bucket I was carrying and almost knocking me down. I took that empty bucket and wrapped it around his butt. The next time he kept his butt away from me and kept his eyes on me.

    • @ElkEars
      @ElkEars Před 10 dny

      @@debh3404 0

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      My problem isn't that he corrected him, in the way he did. It's the REASON! The horse wasn't acting out "because he thought he was boss", that mentality is the riders fear and ego not the horses. This guy is scared and his "go-to" is to man handle the horse thinking that force is the way to get the horse to do what he wants him to do. Well good luck with that. That's why the OLD cowboys called it BREAKING, because they literally broke the horses spirit and used FEAR to control it. I feel sorry for his stock, his Dad has better horse sense than this guy ever will.

  • @sugakent4052
    @sugakent4052 Před 11 dny +12

    8 mins in and it was enough! Poor Calibre hasn't had a brush on him for how long and you go at him with a sharp metal curry? Don't let up on pressure in his sensitive flank area.....causing him to lash out twice? How else does he tell you it hurts? so you stick the boot in and blame him? No wonder he doesn't want you on his back! Can't imagine what's unseen on your ranch? 😠

    • @susanchoelzel8315
      @susanchoelzel8315 Před 10 dny +4

      I agree with "sugakent 4052" 's observation. Trinity, would you try a softer brush? The horse kicked out because he was telling you something you were doing hurt. I noticed his spine is so prominent and close to his skin. Going over the spine with the metal curry comb must have hurt. (That's like if you, when you were a child, coming in from playing, and you were dusty and dirty. Your Mom might say, "Let's clean you up", and she takes a metal curry comb to get the dust off of you!) How would that feel to you? So, modify your technique using a softer brush when grooming and I bet he won't kick out.
      I really enjoy the interviews with different people in Montana! We learn about their lifestyle, struggles, and hear their opinions on various topics.
      Your videos are a visual presentation that have opened my mind and educated me. It's like taking a sociology class in college.

    • @Not_char_eq
      @Not_char_eq Před 2 dny

      Y’all know nothing about grooming sorry but you go hardest to softest and the curry comb doesn’t hurt them only on sensitive spots like the legs or the flank or direct skin and face

    • @amyboxshall2649
      @amyboxshall2649 Před dnem +1

      Agree with comments above, it pays when training to learn to understand your horse’s communication and remember they feel things too. If something is painful or uncomfortable they have the right to say so, and as their trainer/rider we have a responsibility to listen- aside from the fact when we do it makes everything a whole lot safer.

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      I LOVE YOU!!!!!! We thought the same exact thing!

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      @@Not_char_eq I most likely have forgotten more about grooming than you currently think you know. And a METAL brush/comb is ONLY for THICK undercoat situations, which this horse did not have.

  • @Kittycat822
    @Kittycat822 Před 15 dny +23

    Had the same issue with my horse when I worked at a stable. He would pretend he had something in his hoof and limp. I would get off and go to pick his hoof and he would kick and try to bolt. This is what the old timer at the stable taught me to do. He didn’t do it again once I responded.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +10

      I know of a horse that did that very trick. They called him Joker. :)

    • @debh3404
      @debh3404 Před 12 dny +4

      People don't realize how intelligent many horses are. I'm happy that you took immediate action. It seems to be the best way for horses to learn. By learning the consequences of their actions.

  • @nohalfwayjourney
    @nohalfwayjourney Před 15 dny +17

    Thanks Trinity for the laughs, the history and the information in your videos. Getting on a horse feeling fresh from the cold and wind is something I evaluate and reconsider more thoroughly once I turned 50. Now the ground feels farther down and harder LOL. Also, thanks for showing the real side of cowboying (the sticker in the long johns dilemma).

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny

      Glad I could bring in some humor for you. I laughed while editing some of that in for sure. 😁.
      And yes. The sticker in the long johns just never goes away. 😄

  • @jamesgranderson2890
    @jamesgranderson2890 Před 15 dny +24

    You’re absolutely right. Establish dominance or you’ll regret it later.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +5

      Yes. Do everything right and you can still get hurt. The chances of you getting hurt just go Way down! 😁

    • @KirasKingdom-kh5ov
      @KirasKingdom-kh5ov Před 8 dny

      ​​@@LifeintheWest with my horse I didn't establish dominance till he did something wrong ( bite kick etc), but he was wondering what he could get away with and nipped at me, I wacked him backed him up and made it very tense and very clear that was not OK, he hasn't done that since. I don't know if that's just what works with HIS personality or what but it works! ( I have a mare that doesn't want to go if you could do a video about that I would be so happy, right now I just wack her forward) Edit: I don't think you have to establish dominance with SOME horses(just don't need it), but I can see how with some it will save your life

    • @jaray2555
      @jaray2555 Před 9 hodinami

      No not dominance respect.

  • @jasonniles9270
    @jasonniles9270 Před 15 dny +16

    Good video sir and what Mr Trinity is saying is very true and I hope folks will listen to what he has explained and done have a good day sir

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +2

      Thanks, Jason. It is definitely a reality of horses that you can get hurt. For sure.

  • @TheFarmerintraining
    @TheFarmerintraining Před 13 dny +14

    Absolutely the BEST video to show inexperienced riders how to handle a horse that is feisty after not being ridden for a while.

  • @carleto9597
    @carleto9597 Před 15 dny +10

    Good job from you breaking him back to what vacation Calibar was on. All horses need a job. I am glad you didn't get Jumping Cholla Cactus on you. Good to see you and Calibar back in riding again. Take care and stay Safe.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +1

      I have seen videos of that kind of Cactus. Looks NASTY!

  • @trex2283
    @trex2283 Před 7 dny

    Love this, using horse language to communicate clearly what is acceptable and what is not.Will be watching this channel, real horseman.

  • @Orangeshebert
    @Orangeshebert Před 6 dny

    Not a horse person. Several years ago my granddaughter wanted a horse. I hooked her up with a paint off Craigslist and a local ranch family for boarding. Before I knew it she was barrel racing. The things that girl learned about horses and training was fantastic. A great experience for both of us.

  • @jackierobinson6151
    @jackierobinson6151 Před 13 dny +5

    Maybe ease up on the curry comb a little? I realize it doesn’t hurt him but u can see he’s already wound up so why hammer on him with a metal curry comb? Just sayin.

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      Doesn't hurt him? I tell you what, for the people that think this type of comb/brush doesn't hurt, take it and brush your hair with one, firmly, and then come back and tell me it doesn't hurt

  • @dixiedandy7
    @dixiedandy7 Před 15 dny +10

    This is a great training video. People think all horses are the same. I have a metal plate in my neck that proves all horses are different 😊

  • @perryseltz8010
    @perryseltz8010 Před 14 dny +7

    Trinity, that "discussion" you had with Calibar about leadership absolutely needed to be in the video, thanks for sharing.

    • @mrs.c5471
      @mrs.c5471 Před dnem

      I'd bet he has to have that "discussion" everytime he rides him, that's poor leadership on the mans part. My mare can sit in her pasture for months and when I saddle her up, she alrready KNOWS who's in charge, because I trained her with respect and not force/pain. That doesn't mean I never corrected her. I've popped her when she got froggy, but I always am aware of what MY role is when she reacts to something. 99% of the time when a horse acts out, it's the FAULT of the rider.

  • @nerolsalguod4649
    @nerolsalguod4649 Před 15 dny +3

    Dads got the touch.
    This boy fooled around and found out.
    Hansome boy though , and being rowdy.
    When we carefully watch what horses do to each other in command performance , then use that to communicate with them , we are less likely to get hurt etc.
    Good vid !

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +3

      Exactly right. Horses live in a herd with a clear hiarchy and they learn to trust someone or be dominate to someone just as they do in a herd. Understanding that lessons your risk of getting hurt. Sadly, when dealing with large animals like horses, you can still get hurt even when the horse is not trying to do anything wrong. It is just part of dealing with horses.

  • @ourfather7
    @ourfather7 Před 8 dny +1

    Love you, love this, I laughed and shared with my kiddos. I am a surviving mom of santa ana calif winds bronc ride and fly. Broken neck at 40. I listened to the lady trainer instead of my Gut that said get off. I kept asking her did you work this horse she said oh yeah of course the wind doesnt bother Special omgsh they named her special! I have ridden my whole life, 1 day I let a lady give me a jumper lesson on a bothered mare she just wanted the money and ruined my life. Im so grateful for good real people like you. God Bless.

  • @carolinehockaday
    @carolinehockaday Před 13 dny +6

    Hi Trinity, I love your show. I can see Calibre is not enjoying such a harsh grooming and he’s actually flinching from it. He’s clearly got a sensitive coat. Slow soft strokes are what horses Love. I think you would immensely enjoy a stay at McGinnis meadows, Montana where you could upskill on your horse communication and horsemanship skills and do some fab videoing. More videos of herding cattle would be super appreciated+. Hugs x

  • @MagaRickn
    @MagaRickn Před 15 dny +4

    I appreciate you are willing to take the time to explain to the hoss what you want, until he understands. I saw him wash his mouth out when you were onboard and asking him to flex. Good subtle sign. As for 'old time' cowboys methodology, I'm sure that was because they either did not know better, or did not have time to invest in hundreds of horses. However, taking the time with a young horse at the beginning will sure make you life and their life much better in the future! Just ask anyone that has been around Ray Hunt. ;)

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +1

      I am sure you are right about the old cowboy methods. They had an enormous amount of work to get done, and they had to get it done as quickly as possible. Taking 10-15 days to start a horse just wasn't on the table.

  • @lonelypatriot9334
    @lonelypatriot9334 Před 13 dny +1

    Excellent video. Wish I had your knowledge and vids 50 years ago when I was learning to handle horses. Later my wife wanted drafts and we bought a pair of Percherons a 2 and 3 year old green half sisters the older one was a handful would charge you and stuff but we manage to work through it without getting hurt much and she turned out to be a great draft horse and could be ridden too. Great stuff. I learned alot from an old teamster in our area.

  • @PatriotMomof5
    @PatriotMomof5 Před 14 dny +1

    Love watching you work with these magnificent creatures.

  • @garyb4929
    @garyb4929 Před 14 dny

    Very much enjoyed the video. Tha 60-90 second version of that, is when your riding a remuda mount, you just roped @4 in morning & maybe, never personally rode.
    Thanks again for sharing.

  • @fmlymn1
    @fmlymn1 Před 15 dny +2

    This is an awesome video. Very beautiful and educational
    Thanks!

  • @blackdiamond7708
    @blackdiamond7708 Před 15 dny +3

    ❤🎉 Thank you Trinity for another outstanding video!! 🎥😍
    God has blessed you with much talent, you're both informative and entertaining -- the perfect combo!! Calibar is a beautiful horse and safer to ride because of your guidance and love!! ❤️😊🤠🐎🇺🇲

  • @billybilly6574
    @billybilly6574 Před 15 dny +2

    Trinity, I love your videos! You are so smart and knowledgeable!

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny

      Well, thank you. I am humbled. I don't view myself in that light because I know so many who are SO much more knowledgable than I am. They are the true horse and cattle men.

  • @BrylieghUlloa
    @BrylieghUlloa Před 11 dny

    i found your acc today and it was an instant subscription i love your videos. you are very open with what happens in real-life situations with horses

  • @user-nm9je2id3r
    @user-nm9je2id3r Před 12 dny

    THANK You So Much, 👍
    I Really Appreciate Your ,Mental and Physical CONNECTION,With Your HORSE 🤩

  • @terryhurlburt9113
    @terryhurlburt9113 Před 15 dny +2

    I was glad to join, Trinity. I have learned a lot.

  • @hhlagen
    @hhlagen Před 7 dny

    Love your videos. I agree with the reprimand on the kicking thing. Always wondered what loco weed looks like.

  • @johnt3728
    @johnt3728 Před 13 dny

    I really enjoy your videos, I learn so much.

  • @reaskelton4939
    @reaskelton4939 Před 15 dny

    Very fun and love the sketches !!! My Dad was a real good horseman, he would have loved this.

  • @user-nr7iy9mf6r
    @user-nr7iy9mf6r Před 11 dny

    I love this video Trinity. Thank you for keeping it real!

  • @MrBowNaxe
    @MrBowNaxe Před 14 dny

    Good stuff Trinity! Non-horse people need to know this stuff. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see what's next.

  • @user-gz2hq8tc9n
    @user-gz2hq8tc9n Před 15 dny +3

    Great video. Love the horse. Sparks, Nevada😊

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny

      Thank you. Yes, Calibar is a great horse if you are careful.

  • @ronahunt104
    @ronahunt104 Před 15 dny

    Thanks for this video. It was very informative ❤

  • @tommaclean7394
    @tommaclean7394 Před 15 dny

    Hi Trinity. Exceptional video was really wonderful, appreciated more than you can know. No one will ever know everything having to do with Horses, a constant bottomless learning, then you die before knowing anything about Horseman Ship. Really enjoyed your True Horsemen Ship, especially how you turned his head breaking his line, I never seen that ever before. Tom

  • @dianeregan4848
    @dianeregan4848 Před 15 dny

    I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE horses. And your video was so informative. Thanks. JOINED

  • @FaithWRanch
    @FaithWRanch Před 2 dny

    Very nice warm up. One thing you might try that I learned from Pat Puckett on CZcams is to walk small circles until they cross over with their hind feet.

  • @tinoyb9294
    @tinoyb9294 Před 15 dny +3

    Nice preflight check!

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny

      Yep! That's exactly what it is. You don't want any leaky seals or malfunctioning parts. :)

  • @CrossTimbersSon
    @CrossTimbersSon Před 15 dny +1

    Great video!
    In the early 90’s a farrier I was helping gave me a bootleg copy of a video tape of one of Ray Hunts clinics, it was fascinating to consider horse psychology. (At first it seemed like some kind of crazy voodoo tactics)
    My left and right broken collar bones, cracked scapula, and a couple of ribs attested to just grabbing a horses and going, regardless of wind snow or shine, like the mailman, I had to go to work, but going to the ER (and paying for it) was a costly and untimely venture.
    Paying attention to surroundings, conditions and reading the horse was a different way of thinking, definitely not what was passed down to me.
    Strange how loco weed will sometimes be more prevalent than other years, it seems the weather conditions have to be just right.
    Bad stuff, like fentanyl for livestock.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +2

      I agree wholeheartedly. Even with all the precautions one can take, you can still get hurt on any horse. The likelihood of getting hurt goes way down however, so I try not to rush things.
      Yes. Loco weed just pops up some years, and hardly see it for several years in a row. Just right conditions I guess. This year, the hills near my house are about a quarter covered in the stuff. That is gonna make grazing really tough this year.

  • @nancyrea3863
    @nancyrea3863 Před 15 dny +2

    I really like your saddle. It looks something like my Aussie saddle. Great video with some funny parts.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny

      Thank you. It is build a lot heavier than an Aussie saddle though. When you rope an animal and pull it with your saddle, it has to be build pretty solid. I have bucking rolls on this saddle to supposedly keep me in the saddle. They do look similar to whatever those things are on an Aussie Saddle.

    • @weeniedogwrangler7096
      @weeniedogwrangler7096 Před 15 dny

      @@LifeintheWest The Aussie bucking pads are called poleys, and yes, they do help keep you in the saddle. Ask me how I know...

  • @munozinni
    @munozinni Před 15 dny +3

    That was a great video señor Trinity…very informative and educational specially when you have to train Caliber to stop kicking…you deserve to be call” the horse 🐎 whisperer!!! Yep boys there is a new sheriff in town “The horse whisperer!!!”…Saludos!!! Watch out for the Chinese weather balloon 🎈 spying on those Montana nuclear silos 👀😳…Y’all have a great weekend 👋😃👋

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +1

      Thank you. I am very humbled.

    • @munozinni
      @munozinni Před 15 dny +2

      @@LifeintheWest GRACIAS for taking some of your busy time to reply back to my comments….definitely you guys live in a different world…so much to learn from you guys I like your content and I will keep supporting your channel by watching the videos to the end with some commercial ads giving likes and sharing and commenting with others…Saludos!!!👋😃👋 Y’all have a blessed weekend!!!👋👋👋

  • @user-nm9je2id3r
    @user-nm9je2id3r Před 12 dny

    Excellent Video 👍🤩🐴

  • @Natalie_C94
    @Natalie_C94 Před 10 dny

    This was so incredibly helpful even for my lazy young warmblood im retraining

  • @connieheinkel8778
    @connieheinkel8778 Před 12 dny +3

    I think he didn’t like the rough way you brushed him. His back was flinching at the fast firm curry. So he kicked. Just thinking 🤷‍♂️🐴

  • @commoveo1
    @commoveo1 Před 15 dny +3

    Thanks for sharing! I worked on a cutting horse trainer ranch once upon a time and as you can imagine learned a great deal. Noticed his feet were nice. The halter was a nice one, once you learned the knots we made our own.
    Hadn’t been ridden in what I heard you say a couple months lol, he did quite well. We had some proud cut geldings that would have to be ridden a bit longer lol. Out of curiosity what bit were you using?
    Loco weed! Not a good plant for either cows or horses huh.
    Again thanks for sharing! Your videos lets me feel @ home lol. Retired and living in the city lol. Oh by the way lol didn’t care for the fence lol and please don’t take personal cause I’m sure you’re well aware ha. Seen many good horses hurt. Hope you get time to ride him a lot this summer and fall.
    Later, Howard

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +1

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I should get to ride quite a bit this year.

  • @maggsm3392
    @maggsm3392 Před 12 dny +1

    Just found your channel. I know nothing about you but I think I love this already after 1 minute. lol I won't be doing any of this that's for sure but love to watch anyone who does. But you never know even on the very quiet wonderfully trained horses I ride. Unpredictable animals at the best of times. Greetings from Australia xo

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 12 dny

      Welcome. Yes. Any horse should be treated like they could hurt you, cause they can. 😁

  • @Manlopsan2
    @Manlopsan2 Před 15 dny +2

    Nice video Trinity!!!

  • @shellylessard9299
    @shellylessard9299 Před 10 dny +2

    I totally agree with being the alpha but I also am seeing signs he could have ulcers. Being cinchy and cow kicking and the curry comb running over his side he’s very sensitive and smart!

  • @cherylmillard2067
    @cherylmillard2067 Před 11 dny

    The wind creates arousal and an animal's heightened arousal level can affect everything; for example, it can cause a working line dog to redirect (bite/nip) on their handlers during high energy/drive situations, if a firm correction isn't given it will be worse the next time. That correction you gave when your horse kicked at you was perfect, I totally understand as I used to ride every day when I was younger, and my stud would try to nip and bite on occasion. People don't understand the importance of an immediate correction to set boundaries, the more they rehearse bad behavior, the worse it gets. This is why animals end up at auctions and dogs at shelters.
    Subscribed today.

  • @RegenalSommers
    @RegenalSommers Před 15 dny

    It’s So Real!! Gosh, As a Natural Method Trainer,I Appreciate this video Trinity!!!

  • @laurence1643
    @laurence1643 Před 15 dny

    Excellent tutorial.
    You are 100 % correct; they have to know you're the alpha of the herd !

  • @RoundTopRanchWY
    @RoundTopRanchWY Před 15 dny +6

    It’s sad the days that you have to explain yourself (KICK) to the concrete Cowboys why you do the things you do?

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +2

      Those are the days in which we live. That’s for sure.

  • @KamiM1111
    @KamiM1111 Před 12 dny +1

    I wasn’t gonna leave a comment, but then I circled back to leave a comment.
    Life is all about lessons and we try to learn lessons the first time instead of repeating them. And this video is kind of the old cowboy way. It’s not learning to be better of a cowboy.
    I might be wrong, but it seems like everything was RUSHED, and I’m sure that the horse could sense that too.
    It’s not in a horses nature to be dangerous, it is the human that can make it more dangerous .
    Taking one’s time with how to approach a horse that hasn’t been written in a while, can certainly change the outcome.
    I always, always to ground work BEFORE rushing to ride….so to say!
    Humans forget the importance of groundwork, groundwork is the main factor in good TO GREAT horsemanship. And it is ONLY the human, not the horse to make this good decision.

  • @christyb7590
    @christyb7590 Před 15 dny +2

    Awesome video

  • @user-uo1cn4dg4p
    @user-uo1cn4dg4p Před 15 dny +1

    I am 200% with you on the kick in the belly thanks!!!!

  • @becky-jodrummond3426
    @becky-jodrummond3426 Před 10 dny +2

    When you brush a horse like it's a burned pot and it is quenching and pulling away ...you might be hurting it..

  • @kryssynation6366
    @kryssynation6366 Před 11 dny

    You did exactly what you needed to do! Horses can definitely be dangerous meaning to or not, you have to prepared! Ive had to many bad encounters to let something like that slide 🤣 even my best horse that I trusted fully with my kids had to learn that lesson the hard way! A couple of my neighbors horses got loose once while we we out riding. I got them with him and rode back home to put him up and call the neighbor to let him know i had 2 of his horses. I went to leave with them and my Hank got pissed i was taking his new friends away, he started trying to charge at me and kick. I was a little shocked at first because at that time he was 26 and had never even attempted to kick me, let alone charge me! I kicked him in the belly after he kicked at me, but my kick wasn't nothing 😂i ended up grabbing the whip, i didn’t hurt him but i made it very know that i would not tolerate that kind of behavior, then ran him for quite a while lol. He never acted that way again!

  • @NoahSantos-ko8pc
    @NoahSantos-ko8pc Před 15 dny +1

    Is you rope a nylon or poly? What Honda do you use? Buckaroo or Great Basin? Thanks

  • @kellygeorge5344
    @kellygeorge5344 Před 14 dny

    The wind with horses takes one of their senses (hearing) away from them. All animals don't like the wind. You did exactly what I would do with a horse that is trying to be bossy. You have to get their attention on you not what they want to do. Good job.

  • @edhorsemanship2010
    @edhorsemanship2010 Před 13 dny

    Great video!
    Do you have any advice for a horse that’s main idea is running? My gelding who I’ve been working with for a year and half is stubborn when it comes to me being in control of speed. He’s great with walk/trot, but as soon as I ask for a slow canter he’s uncontrollable. It’s like in that split second he goes from a great bombproof horse to a little turd that won’t listen. I try one rein stops and if that doesn’t work I end up relaying on the fence.
    I don’t know if you’ll have any tips but boy this horse is the hardest rock I’ve had to train.

  • @severecracker3640
    @severecracker3640 Před 15 dny

    My horses would come in hot off occasion.
    You’re doing exactly what I did to get them to understand.
    Even then my best horse “ Nitro “ would always need to let it out for a second. I call it cold backed.
    Windy days, even though he lives outside and is use to the wind. I swear he uses it as an excuse.
    Your word “ goofiness “ is exactly right.

  • @jennybroyles4266
    @jennybroyles4266 Před 15 dny +6

    You might have been brushing a little hard in that one area. Calibar didn’t like that. And those kind of brushes hurt ! 😜

  • @gootymac
    @gootymac Před 10 dny +3

    Yeah well, using a metal curry comb along his spine and on his ribs will hurt, a brush is far more suitable. As you can clearly see a metal curry comb drags and scratches. We only ever used them for cleaning hair off brushes and never on the horses body! Aggression is never necessary, intelligence is always the better teacher.

  • @wwkjr584
    @wwkjr584 Před 15 dny

    I think the wind makes them goofy because of the mix of odors coming at them. But you may have a point with the static electricity theory. BTW, back in the 60's my job as a teenager was to get the buck out of them. Fortunately, training methods have improved. 29:48 Which is good because I don't bounce like I did back then. Some days, I wonder why I still mess with them. Maybe all the concussions have messed me up.

  • @damianocelli1483
    @damianocelli1483 Před 14 dny

    Ho trinity! What brand is the saddle pad?? I love It! Thanks from Italy!

  • @bernhardpflug7924
    @bernhardpflug7924 Před 9 dny

    Good job!

  • @chriswatchingponies9877

    Very cool. And great job. He was being funny with you 😆
    I will remember that ''keeping your head down''. Interesting.
    I used to work with some scary, dangerous, bad-behaving horses years ago as a groom. Not always fun.
    I always found it difficult on how to approach them in their stall. I usually just made a lot a noise 😆 Like, ''Yes ! You can think about it, jerk !''
    I saw grooms almost getting killed in stalls.

  • @codyaengle
    @codyaengle Před 15 dny +2

    That makes sense about the static.

    • @LifeintheWest
      @LifeintheWest  Před 15 dny +1

      My dad thinks I am crazy, but I think there my be something to it.

  • @cathymarshall8327
    @cathymarshall8327 Před 13 dny +5

    In defence of Calabar, I can see that metal curry comb is hurting him and he's telling you it hurts. He's visibly flinching on his back and down toward his flank. He's just saying it hurts, man. My horses are thin skinned like that but the donkeys sure aren't. I don't think he's dangerous, he's trying to communicate it hurts and that's the only way he can tell you but then I see your side too. He needs to mind. He's in a tough spot.

  • @timklassen421
    @timklassen421 Před 15 dny +1

    I agree 100 percent with your horsemanship horses respect the boss horse if you aint the leader oh boy ,anyway about a month ago I came off a colt hard and fast rode him 6 times last fall and first ride this spring 90 minutes into the ride he spooked twice rabbit and then prarie chickens he spun me out of the saddle my left foot stayed in the saddle my right boot planted on the ground with his head tucked into me Igot right back on him like nothing ,anyway about 5 minutes later just trotting along I was airborn wondering where did the horse go next I see blue sky above me knowing Iam going to be hitting the ground soon trying to stay loose as possible for sudden impact ,anyway Icould feel jolts going down to my lower back when I hit the ground slowly Irolled over still in shock Istill had the reins in my hands the colt dragged me back a couple off feet and stopped anyway I slowly got back on the colt now I have to ride him back another 90 minutes back to the barn and I know I cant take another fall like that again but thank God we got back and my back is about 90 percent recovered a couple off things might be in the recipe his hooves where long I had a halter lead rope he might of stepped on I may never know for sure but it happened real fast .

  • @henrymichaelwilson8107

    Hello there. You are right in what you say. You got to boss him. We had a really firey horse. He was a hard nut to crack. I just couldn't keep on him. A friend said take a hammer and when you feel he's going to buck you off. Give him a tap on his head not hard. That did the trick. He soon carms down now. We ride them more often.

  • @kathybradbury
    @kathybradbury Před 7 dny

    How can you tell the difference between what you call “goosiness “ and sore muscles? I suppose the cure for muscle soreness is often just movement, but I have seen a lot of horses getting light physio to keep them supple and prevent injury (good for you too!)

  • @nancybraybrooks5509
    @nancybraybrooks5509 Před 13 dny

    oh i read recently and it makes sense. that they can’t hear well in wind so to be able to pick up danger more readily.

  • @Manlopsan2
    @Manlopsan2 Před 15 dny +2

    I’ve just signed in….. it’s pending, nice to join there.

  • @ArizonaAirspace
    @ArizonaAirspace Před 15 dny +1

    That’s why in the old days, so many inexperienced and even experienced cowboys died young. I remember an old timer telling me how he found his brother dead leaning against a tree in a sitting position. I can’t even imagine finding your brother dead like that. What happened was his brother got bucked off and he was hurt so badly that he could not walk back to the barn and it was winter time so the combination of internal injuries he sustained when he was bucked off and the cold got to him. He must have used the last bit of strength he had left to crawl to the nearest tree, propped himself up in a sitting position and died.

  • @jeaniLovesAnimals
    @jeaniLovesAnimals Před 14 dny

    I think you're right about horses and the wind.. They are so tuned in to the elements..
    Calbar wants to be boss..Horse behavior.. Trinity you know how to handle your boy.
    You're a *Cowboy* after all..👍🐴
    ❤🙏🙋🏼‍♀️🐈🐕

  • @meycoe
    @meycoe Před 12 dny

    love the little self-deprecating clips...hysterical! Rugged little horse, is he part Morgan?

  • @sassy6292
    @sassy6292 Před 12 dny

    Most horses don’t want to bend to the right. They are so conditioned to everything happening on the left side so we all have to work more evenly on both sides. I’ve heard it said that they have two brains and they don’t communicate very well with one another. So what are your thoughts on the spade bit crowd?

  • @ianking-jv4hg
    @ianking-jv4hg Před 11 dny

    Many different smells come from many miles away and horses are on edge on those days. Cold windy winter's days seem to be the days they play up the most and (not wearing gloves in Australia) is the time your hands crack and the skin peels off easy is those hands are knocked on anything hard and cold.
    Found memories of fifty yrs ago as i sit inside and reminisce.

  • @tfolden87
    @tfolden87 Před 15 dny +2

    Reminds me of my faithful steed…..with a mind of his own.

  • @wrenwest4887
    @wrenwest4887 Před 12 dny

    Only because the wind makes a stronger noise than when calm, I have to wonder if they are more spooked because of the sounds when they are so dependent on hearing if a predator comes near. But the horse was obviously defiant even when lunging and jumping to a forward position. Do you ever watch British trainer Steve Young pull straight downward on his head while standing beside and gaining submission? Anyway, looks like you won! More power!

  • @stephaniechavez9422
    @stephaniechavez9422 Před 14 dny

    what a great video trinity. calabar is just awesome.and for sure the armchair cowboys and horse trainers will respond. such is life. where have all the cowboys gone? some are in montana!!! p.s. you were funny in this vid! :)

  • @christinemonahan9847
    @christinemonahan9847 Před 15 dny +2

    Glad my horse isn’t a shithead like that😅

  • @lauraking8136
    @lauraking8136 Před 14 dny

    Hi Trinity, first off I love your channel and the ranching way of life you have. I also enjoy your faith and how you share Jesus as the answers. Wish I lived closer so I could try your beef.

  • @billysarabia5055
    @billysarabia5055 Před 9 dny

    Don’t you explained your ways ,,, YOUR A GOOD HORSE MAN AND MORE THAN THAT YOUR A GOOD PERSON !!!! yes my bro don’t you do that ,,, if the people don’t already know ,,,, forget them…. And one other little thing so he’s been running with a group plus hasn’t been ridden …. When I had horses I’d notice ,,,, they are just like kids ,,,,they run around in a pack and doing whatever whenever,,,and now he’s got to knuckle down so of course he’s going to ack up gotta expect that …..

  • @sonjatheierl1
    @sonjatheierl1 Před 4 dny

    From the coral fence!😊 thats the best way to ride a dangerouse horse

  • @Shilohii65
    @Shilohii65 Před 14 dny +1

    Trinity to his dad, “I’m really on my A game today, but I got no halter. I’ve got cactus thistles, but no halter.”

  • @wildjane2010
    @wildjane2010 Před 10 dny +3

    But dude you came at him like a freight train. I’d be goosie too if you ripped that curry comb down my back like that.
    You are telegraphing severe anxiety. He is feeling you today. Not so much the wind.
    Been owning and riding horses almost 40 yrs. Training etc..
    Hey I love your videos but you know I had to tell ya. Lol like I would the kidos

  • @bonniem.pederson7105
    @bonniem.pederson7105 Před 15 dny

    Lord Bless you and your horse .. oh and your shin🙏😁

  • @cathorn2978
    @cathorn2978 Před 14 dny

    We grew up with broilers. Cattle was just a side hustle. Chicken, Turkey, pork and beef went corporate when I was knee high to a grasshopper. At least here in the South. Come see us.

  • @TheFarmerintraining
    @TheFarmerintraining Před 13 dny

    I absolutely love the real life things farmers and ranchers deal with.

  • @jennifertselentis4755
    @jennifertselentis4755 Před 12 dny

    I prefer saddled to broken. I watched a friend who bred horses saddle horses a slow patient process.

  • @anthonyhall8356
    @anthonyhall8356 Před 10 dny

    Youre actually a pretty good hand.

  • @donelookin3386
    @donelookin3386 Před 10 dny +2

    Thats a bit of a harsh grooming tool? some horses are very sensitive and need softer brushes....

  • @timmynormand8082
    @timmynormand8082 Před 15 dny

    Wow that's a cool vidio informative also !!! Love it Trinity is his name