How to Develop a Trustworthy Trail Horse, Part I
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- Hi and welcome to Holistic Horse's "Ask the Expert." I am Caroline Beste of the Tao of Horsemanship. Today we are going to be discussing The "how to" when developing a safe and trustworthy trail horse, one that is happy to stay back with me, is calm, relaxed and brave. There is a lot of material to be covered in today's topic so I have broken it down into segments with today being "Developing a Trustworthy Trail Horse: Part I."
My first question for you is what makes a horse not trust worthy on the trail, unsafe and often times unpredictable? I'm not asking the obvious either, meaning, we know that bulking, dropping a shoulder and rolling back into a full gallop is not safe and absolutely dangerous behavior. What I want you to think about is WHAT makes them do this?
What is the first sign, body language that shows up in our horse that cues us into our horses becoming dangerous, unpredictable, unsafe? The FIRST sign is a lack of focus, attention, connection to us, the rider, the leader.
Most of us understand horse psychology and behavior, at least the fundamentals. Horses are prey animals that are on heightened sensory awareness all the time. They are always ready for flight, fight or freeze. They perceive their environment as dangerous unless told otherwise. When we have an unsafe horse, we have a horse that is paying attention to everything BUT us. At this point our horse has escalated and is is heightened and ready for flight, fight of freeze. They don't trust us, respect us or think of us a leader. We can become that leader by creating situations, exercises, that allow us to work on the important ingredients to developing a calm, safe trail riding partner. None of these has anything to do with desensitizing or bomb proofing either. It has everything to do with developing our horse's mindset for focus, cooperation, emotional agility when feeling pressured, and trust and respect for our leadership.
How do we achieve this position, as lead horse, with our horse? We begin with building the relationship first then work towards achieving partnership. Because horses are social and gregarious by nature they seek out and enjoy relationships and are easily influenced. When it comes to relationship we want our horses to WANT us. If they don't feel companionship, friendship in the work, or training, they will not want to be with you nor will they enjoy the work and time you spend together. The relationship is what motivates our horses to seek us out, include us and take care us.
So now I've talked about the qualities and importance of both love (relationship) and leadership. We must include both in order to create our horse's desire to be with us, take care of us, as well as the motivation to cooperate and partner. So, now I go back to the question I asked earlier about WHAT makes a horse react and act dangerously? It is the lack of relationship and leadership between you that causes our horses to feel uncomfortable and unsafe. They end up being influenced by other horses, the herd they have adopted on the trail ride.
How can we develop deeper bonds, relationship, and leadership and stop the madness on the trail? We begin by working through specific ground and riding techniques that embody heart-felt intention and develop deep awareness and observation skills. These skills help us become aware of how our horse feels about what we are asking them and assist us in becoming the leader necessary to help them understand, accept and partner without question. In the end, we are looking for a riding partner that does not question our request and is happy and content to join us. This takes tremendous trust, respect and focus on our horse's part, with focus being the name of the game as without it our horse is focused on everything else but us!
I am going to show you the following exercises that I have developed to assist in creating a calm, cooperative partner in our horses. These exercises are in a sequence with the first being...
Well, that wraps up our first segment, Part I, of "How to Develop a Calm, Cooperative Partner in our Trail Horse." We discussed the following qualities we are looking for when developing our horse's calm and cooperative mindset: focus/attention; the "3 R's" when training -- responsiveness, rhythm and relaxation; confidence when faced with pressure -- which can be your request, new environments and adrenaline; relaxation and rhythm when in movement.
Join me next month as Smokey and I show you how the qualities of the ground work we demonstrated influence your horse's mindset when riding. I will also show specific techniques that will help you deepen the level of focus, responsiveness, respect and connection needed to be safe.
Please visit www.taoofhorsemanship.com for more education materials, DVD's, clinic opportunities, training and the TAO of Horsemanship Online Foundation Course.
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Great video. OMG.... he is gorgeous & so chill. He's got a beautiful smooth trot & a slow, loping canter. He must be a joy to ride. He's such a Pretty Boy ❤
Hi Elli. Yes, all the horses I work with on the ground are prepared for riding. If you follow my youtube channel you will see me ride many of the horses I have in training. Your question is loaded, meaning you ask great questions and the answers are not easy. At this point you need a trainer to assist you in your education so you and the trainer can work together to train your horses and/or find a trainer who you trust and send your horses to them. Keep me posted. Warmly, Caroline
You have no idea how helpful your videos have been- I love these horses so much but I have a lot of anxiety and fear of them because I had a bad experience in the beginning but I knew horses was what I wanted to do. I started to believe that the spooks, the misbehaving, and the unsafeness was just part of it and I had to overcome that... I’m learning tactics that have eased me that what I want to do can be safe and enjoyable which is kind of the point I guess - these have been great! 💛
Hi Aimie and Welcome! Should you want to learn more, I offer a wide array of learning opportunities here at my FL facility and on my online training academy for people and horses. Here is a little more about my approach.
We believe in a holistic approach to horsemanship, providing expert knowledge and instruction for the whole horse and rider. Our approach is multi-dimensional and includes the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of both the person and horse’s well-being.
We specialize in both foundation training and problem-solving and have the answers you are searching for. The key in horsemanship and having the partner you want with your horse is in foundation training. If your horse has either had 1) trauma or 2) hasn’t had a correct and solid foundation (start), they will either be too scared to learn or missing key building blocks to their development.
Horses need years of development and learning to be at the level you see in many of the professional clinician and trainer’s horses - including what you see in my videos. There are no quick fixes, tricks or gimmicks and like any solid education, it takes a curriculum or program to follow so you are building a correctly foundation.
We have 8 training modules that we follow in our curriculum that specialize in self-awareness, the spiritual connection, relationship, discipline, confidence, biomechanics and balanced riding. Click here for details on our training pyramid www.riderhorsemanship.com/rh-training-program.
Should you be interested in learning online, we offer a very large and comprehensive online training academy for people and horses. Click here for details about our online academy training courses www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/.
Should you want to learn the step-by-step curriculum, please click here www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/taomethodcourse.
For more information about the wide array of learning opportunities we provide, please visit www.riderhorsemanship.com/education.
I love your approach! I am trying to get to this place with a leased horse that hasn't been ridden in 3+ years! She's an angst ridden mare and I am eager to get better at ground work and gain her trust and respect. These videos are inspiration.
Hi Debra and Welcome! Thanks so much! I'm so glad to hear. I offer a video library too with hundreds of full-length, unedited videos and a few short courses such as "re-starting the traumatized riding horse." That course would help you. Please click here for details and to join www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/video-library
Thanks for your replies. It seems most of the trainers aren't around for the out of the arena experiences that I have encountered. This makes it difficult to describe what is needed to be seen in a video. As you said, " You can't put the horse , or the human, in a box with a specific label on them." You have to be there when things happen to better evaluate a situation. I would love having a trainer spend a summer riding with me for the season. Of course, for most of us the money it would require would be a limitation on that kind of interaction.
Wow I totally agree with you about what a great trail horse needs and the way you explain it
Sooooo Good ! That is what I am seeing. Bear always comes to me when I come in to see him. I don’t have to try to catch Him. With or without a halter . I believe this is because of the time spent with him since we met . Thank you thank You thank you 😇🐴
You are so bad ass and unique. I realize everyone tells you that, but I really mean it. You are the sort of person that makes the world better place. Watch you, watch my horse. :D
I really enjoy your calmness and your leadership in your videos. You can see a lot based on what your horse is doing for and with you! Well done. I'm working with a youngster (4 years old with maybe 30 days on him) and I'm trying my best to find that calm leadership with him. It's been ages since I've worked with a youngster. I'm in my 50's and the last time I worked a young horse was about 10 years ago.
I'm worried that my own worry will reflect on him. He's confident and very sweet and willing, I just want to work on myself.
Hi Apple and Welcome! I appreciate your honesty and understanding of where your 4 year is and what he needs. I can help you with your personal journey (work on yourself) and training him and at the same time. I offer a complete horse-human developmental training system/curriculum in my big Training Foundation Program, click here for details and to join: www.taoofhorsemanship.com/masterymembership. Please feel free to email me directly with any questions: Caroline@taoofhorsemanship.com
I agree with your philosophy about the relationship. This video is very helpful! Thanks
forgot: any video of yours is just so incredibly awesome- especially for the horses...
RESPONSIVE, RHYTHMIC & RELAXED🙏🏼💜😊
This is great! I really want to embody your ideas and take them into th round pen with my guy. I LOVE th respect and honoring you do.
This is so lovely.
This super helpful! Lancer and I are making progress together! Ty!!!
Amazing
Wonderful
as a fellow horse trainer I loved, LOVED this.. great video.. the Pick me up is something I've never even heard of.. something NEW.. I would love to learn more about how you get them to start to achieve that..
Hi SassyMustang1980 and Welcome! I will be releasing a new online training academy July 1st that will host hundreds of hours of videos along with my step-by-step method to training and teaching. Please make sure you are a youtube subscriber so you can see the promo of the release!
Warmly, Caroline
I subbed last night!.. you can never stop learning.. :) and I love learning new things.. thanks for the reply
LOVE THIS video.
Thanks Pianocat and Welcome!
great video
My horse has Stringhalt would that make a difference
Your amazing. The best horse trainer. All the others are amateurs.
Very good points and examples of being connected with your horse. The only thing I'd like to see is the process of getting the horse to come to you for mounting and what not. I'm not sure if you have any videos on that or not, but if you don't, I'd suggest filming one. Otherwise, I really liked the video and the way your horse respects you on a spiritual level it seems.
Hi Ramen! The horse in this video is Zor (formerly named Sweet). He is a love, very sweet, wanting of relationship. He wasn't this way when he came to me. He was damaged with aggressive training methods - very shut down, anxious, stressed. He was owned by one of my boarders who was going to sell him and needed 30 days of my re-training to help him become more connected, partnered and confident. I have progress videos of him during that time. The video I've included for you shows how willing and connected he is at the mounting block, however it does not show him coming to pick me up: czcams.com/video/Dg1j_8uqaCs/video.html. The "pick me up" is part of my method. It's not a technique either but a result of the work. Here is video a student took of me and one of my school masters Smokey at liberty for the pick me up and bridleless riding czcams.com/video/LaPCjuJpP40/video.html. Thanks again for sharing! Warmly, Caroline
i haven't taken my horse of the property yet because he gallops with me not asking him so can you make a video on to teach your horse how to not to take of plzz.
hi, I had a few questions. I have a gelding I bought last year. he was very head shy of the bit/bridle. even the halter in the beginning. I just tried riding in a rope halter, the response is so much better. he was wonderful going out on a trailered ride. I had some problems taking him off my property. I have not tried in a rope halter yet. I also have not asked him for more than walk/trot this year, as I am pregnant. I have not had issues getting him to stop, he is not a horse who likes to move fast. but even asking him to canter takes a little leg pressure. he as never taken a misstep, or given me a reason to be leery. but I was wondering if you would recommend riding trails in a rope halter.
Hi Mollie and Welcome! Yes, I recommend riding and training - all the way up through the advanced levels in dressage, reining and hunter/jumper using a rope halter and lead rope that is tied like a hackamore. I have another free training video on my channel that is devoted to riding bitless. This would answer a lot for you. In the end, make sure your horse can w/t and canter in a rope halter and in an area where you both feel safe and comfortable BEFORE you test your "control" on the trail or anywhere new. Another area to pay attention too is how slow or careful your horse is. Sometimes this is a reflection of a horse not feeling safe in his environment and so he goes into 1 of 3 self-preservation modes, the freeze mode. This is where they look safe because they are slow, careful (too careful) when in reality they are scared to death, unsure, trepidatious and shutting down, checking out.
If your not sure and need some support with your horse I offer a very comprehensive, step-by-step online training program, The Tao Method Course, that was designed for horse owners like you that want to re-start their horse so they can achieve the dream relationship and dream ride of a lifetime!
The Tao Method Course is a step-by-step training curriculum that focuses on developing oneness between horses and people, in mind, body and soul. It is an accumulation of all my training (not problem solving) DVD's and so much more. It is very comprehensive, with 12 months of course videos to watch, study and practice.
The online course works for both beginners to my method, and horse trainers. There are at least 7 learning module videos presented each month along with supplemental reading materials and "How to” practice sheets. The course is a step-by-step training and teaching curriculum that is based upon both my foundation training program for horses and my apprenticeship program for students. Basically, I am teaching you how to train/re-train your horse using my methods.
The academy host 3 courses to select. The course I am recommending is the Tao method Course
/www.schoox.com/bundle/28/The+Tao+Method+Monthly+Subscription. Once you enroll you are on a monthly subscription plan that allows you 24/7 access to any-and-all monthly videos. You can cancel at any time.
The videos are organized into 12 months with Course 1 being where you would begin. In-order-for the training curriculum to work correctly for both you and your horse you would need to follow the numerical order of the courses beginning with 1 then 2 then 3 and so on. Each monthly course contains a minimum of 7 videos and “Try This” practice sheets or guides.
A little about my purpose and why I developed The Tao Method Course. I am a rehab and foundation specialist. I have dedicated my life's work to helping both horses and people find the connection in the work their hearts desire as well as learn how to work together and in relationship. Should you be interested in learning more about my work and how to build the dream relationship and oneness we all seek when
we ride, this course is for you!
My method of horsemanship is founded on a relationship oriented training program that is compassionate, spiritually driven, mindful, solution-focused and REAL - it really works!
R - Revolutionary
E - Effective
A - Amazing
L - Loving
I have a proven method of training and rehabbing horses that not only answers ALL-of-your questions while providing you with REAL solutions, it is a loving, safer and effective way to start and re-start horses. I have designed the most comprehensive training and solution based online equine academy available! Students from all over the are now able to study from home, learning the necessary skill sets needed to master the many aspects of horsemanship. My online academy provides different courses to study with a focus on my world-renown relational approach to training and developing rapport between people and their horses.
Through my courses students will not only learn how to assess, train and problem solve, they will learn how to develop the ultimate relationship with their horse during the training process. This is what makes my training approach and method so unique and amazingly rewarding for both horse and human!
The Tao Method Course is my foundational training curriculum, where I begin with each-and-every horse and person. You can now study, practice and interact with me right from your home or barnyard! Through this course you will learn how to train your horse correctly by following a step-by-step educational curriculum. While this curriculum teaches you the many building blocks necessary to develop a solid and correct foundation it also focuses on you and your horse's learning aptitude and emotional, mental and physical well-being during the process.
The Tao Method Course dives deeply into the psyche, heart and bio-mechanics of horses, taking you step-by-step into the following areas of horsemanship:
- Horse psychology
- Equine nature and specific temperament
- How to assess and work with learned behaviors
- Develop deep connections and feelings of "oneness" when working with our horses
- Learn about yourself during the process
- Develop deeper mind-body awareness, spirituality and intuitiveness
- Learn how to speak the Language of Equus through mind, body and soul work
- Work with energy, Chakra's when connecting and communicating deeply
- Develop feel and timing, the "Holy Grail" of horsemanship through specific techniques and exercises
- Become a better diagnostician and problem-solver
- Learn about the bio-mechanics of movement
- Learn how to "dance" at liberty with your horse
- Learn the Art of Lunging: balance, collection and self-carriage naturally
- Develop a Classical Dressage Foundation
- Learn to ride confidently and with a balanced and independent seat
- Develop trust, confidence and safety when working on the ground and riding
- Learn how to re-educate and rehab
- Develop a fabulous, safe partner on the trail and so much more!
Tao of Horsemanship Online Academy
Limited time offer SO get started today for only $34.95!
riderhorsemanship.com/index.php/tao-horsemanship-online-academy
Hope to see you on the online course discussion board!
Warmly,
Caroline
Great video!
Hi Anne and Welcome! So great to hear, thank you!
Hi Caroline, what colour would you say Smokey is? Is he a chocolate/ black?
Can u help me we have a horse that we got the man who had her was not nice would ride her in to the ground even put a harsh bite in her mouth then she filp over to her back then was put in a tiny stall dirty nasty gross water away from her baby which was a surprise that she had but now there safe with me and my mom but i need help she will let me get on her walk her brush but as soon as we get out the round pin she is a crazy wild horse what can i do to get her trust. Please help me i just cant and just wound give up on her
I need your help what can I do with my stallion he doesn’t like to move him feet sometimes and he hasn’t been ridden now for a couple of months and I am a bit scared to ride him how can i build a bond with him and start again and try it differently this time
Hello Chardz and Welcome!
Should you want to learn how to develop the relationship and ride of your dreams, please check out my Tao of Horsemanship Online Academy Training Courses for People and Horses. The Online Academy is very comprehensive
and includes 3 main courses, each a building block for the next to follow. The LIFETIME access gives you access to hundreds of step-by-step instructional videos and teaches you how to begin your horses training no matter if they are young and green or older and need a re-start. The videos within each course follow my foundation curriculum or program for starting and re-starting horses as well as problem solving tips and strategies. The LIFETIME access also includes BONUS materials, webinars and a discussion forum where we have created an online community where I answer questions each week.
Please click here to learn more www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/taomethodcourse. I highly recommend the LIFETIME membership as it gives you 24/7 access, 365 days and forever, not to mention all of the BONUS material that’s included.
Please visit my website www.riderhorsemanship.com to learn more about my method and the wide array of learning opportunities available.
Thank you and may you always be one with horses!
Warmly,
Caroline
Loved the video, but wondering how all this will work without a round pen for liberty work?
Hi Gail and Welcome! Yes, you can begin my work (training program) without a round pen. I also advise how to develop the bond and relationship in an open yet small space in my online course. I give many tips, advice and suggestions!
Should you want to dive deeper into my method and relationship building program please consider my online training course called The Tao Method. The Tao Method Course is a step-by-step training curriculum that focuses on developing oneness between horses and people, in mind, body and soul, so that they can learn and work together. It is an accumulation of all my training (not problem solving) DVD's and so much more. It is very comprehensive, with 12 months of course videos to watch, study and practice. Here is the promotion should you be interested:
A little about my purpose and why I developed The Tao Method Course. I am a rehab and foundation specialist. I have dedicated my life's work to helping both horses and people find the connection in the work their hearts desire as well as learn how to work together and in relationship. Should you be interested in learning more about my work and how to build the dream relationship and oneness we all seek when we ride, please read on about my online training program, the Tao Method Course.
My method of horsemanship is founded on a relationship oriented training program that is compassionate, spiritually driven, mindful, solution-focused and REAL - it really works!
R - Revolutionary
E - Effective
A - Amazing
L - Loving
The online Tao method Course works for both beginners to my method, and horse trainers. There are at least 7 learning module videos presented each month along with supplemental reading materials and "How to" practice sheets. The course is being offered at a discount, and limited time, for only $34.95/month. Once you join you can access any-and-all monthly courses (videos), however you need to begin at the beginning and with Course 1.
Tao of Horsemanship Online Academy
Limited time offer SO get started today for only $34.95!
riderhorsemanship.com/index.php/tao-horsemanship-online-academy/
Caroline has a proven method of training and rehabbing horses that not only answers ALL-of-your questions while providing you with REAL solutions, it is a loving, safer and effective way to start and re-start horses. Caroline has designed the most comprehensive training and solution based online equine academy available! Students from all over the world can now study from home, learning the necessary skill sets needed to master the many aspects of horsemanship. Her online academy provides different courses to study with a focus on her world-renown relational approach to training and bonding horses and their people.
Through Caroline's courses students will not only learn how to assess, train and problem solve, they will learn how to develop the ultimate relationship with their horse during the training process. This is what makes Caroline's training approach and method so unique and amazingly rewarding for both horse and human!
The Tao Method Course is Caroline's foundational training curriculum, where she begins with each-and-every horse and person. You can now study, practice and interact with Caroline right from your home or barnyard! Through this course you will learn how to train your horse correctly by following a step-by-step educational curriculum. While this curriculum teaches you the many building blocks necessary to develop a solid and correct foundation it also focuses on you and your horse's learning aptitude and emotional, mental and physical well-being during the process.
The Tao Method Course dives deeply into the psyche, heart and bio-mechanics of horses, taking you step-by-step into the following areas of horsemanship:
- Horse psychology
- Learn about equine nature and specific temperament
- Learn how to assess and work with learned behaviors
- Develop deep connections and feelings of "oneness" when working with our horses
- Learn about yourself during the process
- Develop deeper mind-body awareness, spirituality and intuitiveness
- Learn how to speak the Language of Equus through mind, body and soul work
- Work with energy, Chakra's when connecting and communicating deeply
- Develop feel and timing, the "Holy Grail" of horsemanship through specific techniques and exercises
- Become a better diagnostician and problem-solver
- Learn about the bio-mechanics of movement
- Learn how to "dance" at liberty with your horse
- Learn the Art of Lunging
- Develop balance, collection and self-carriage
- Develop a Classical Dressage Foundation
- Learn to ride confidently and with a balanced and independent seat
- Develop trust, confidence and safety when working on the ground and riding
- Learn how to re-educate and rehab
- Develop a fabulous, safe partner on the trail and so much more!
Hope to see you on the online course discussion board!
Warmly,
Caroline
Fantastic! Thank you!
I know this is an old video but I need your help. I just started leasing a mare at my new barn. She needs a lot of work and I'm still learning a bunch of new stuff. This summer everyone is going on trails and I really want my mare too. I haven't rode her on one but other people have and they always say she's too hot to be a trail horse or it didn't go well. She's still A young horse but she's amazing in the arena. I am planning to walk her on the trails on foot just to see how she is so she isn't stressed about me on her back. How can I get he used too it?
And yes she is even hot with other horses with her
My horse will sometimes stop and refuse to move forward, she will back up, turn, or go the other way. But I often have to get off and lead her forward for her to go. Any suggestions?
Hi Heidi! Your horse is telling you how uncomfortable they feel when trail riding. At this point I would not force your horse to go or stay out on the trail. This video as well as Part II is all about "preparing" your horse's mind so that they trust you more are willing and feel confident and brave. I also have a DVD for sale on this subject matter on my website: Trail Riding Safely and with Confidence - Exercises that Develop a Calm, Connected, and Confident Partnership on the Trail, www.shoppingcartdepot.com/c/RH-2011/products/DVD-Single-Trail-Rideing/7l7V707k7Z2. Thanks again and let me know how it goes. Warmly, Caroline
Hi there. I'm recently watching your videos and I especially like you for being fair with horses. Since I will get a 4 yo barely handled (hoofes and grooming) warmblood mare who seems to be very sensitive and quickly escalating in a view days, I really wanted to know, if I really need to work with her at liberty. The barn does not allow liberty work on the arena and has currently no roundpen or something similar. Can I still help her to gain trust in me and create a good relation and partnership with her?
+scared189 Hi Scared189 and Welcome! Yes, you can use my method anywhere. You can work with your mare in her stall, small paddock and on a 12' lead line. The more slack you have in your lead line, the more connected and hooked on your horse is. Have fun and I look forward to keeping in touch. Warmly, Caroline
+Caroline Rider (Rider Horsemanship) Hi Caroline. Thank you so much for your answer. My horse came yesterday and the ride in the trailer was quite an adventure, since she managed to get rid of her halter and turn around in the trailer to look outside... Though her adrenalin must have been very high, she was fine and stood a bit worried in her stall after arriving. Today I was told, that she is running crazy. She would run through the fences or try to jump them, bolting and everything. Even in a paddock right beside other horses (of corse she doesn't know the stable and the horses). Now she is back in a stall and will be given natuarl medicine to calm down. I'm so scared right now and I'm at work right now where I can't leave bevor noon. Any suggestions, how I could help her? I know met her only for three times and our connection is therefore minimal.
+scared189 Hi Scared189. Your welcome! based upon the high level of anxiety your mare is demonstrating, I would NOT work her freely, at liberty in a round pen or anywhere. She needs to be worked online, in a long lead line and rope halter. I highly advise the use of a good quality rope halter and 12'+ lead to help manage her. Rope halters and leads made of marine quality (not the cheap stuff you can buy at local tack stores) are designed to help train.
Due to the enormity of the situation and your mares extreme behavior, I also cannot advise what to do because it is very complex and potentially dangerous. Your mare needs experienced hands and skills sets. What I can recommend is watching more of my free videos on Holistic Horse's Blog channel: czcams.com/play/PL1UMI_k13fYWO_amtAh_aCljfta7T_5XI.html.
If you do not find what you need within these videos you will need coaching and instruction. I offer both and via my DVD collection, specifically my new problem solving videos riderhorsemanship.com/index.php/product-category/dvds-2/ and my long distance coaching services: riderhorsemanship.com/index.php/long-distance-coaching/.
Please feel free to contact me directly at Caroline@riderhorsemanship.com.
I live too far -Canadian border- to stop by for some hands-on teaching...I don't have roundpenn nor an arena. Annie an I bond in pasture with the other sweet horses. is there any way Annie and I can work on liberty together under those circumstance s? she I get willing since I stopped riding her..well...was not real riding...
+Tina Beck Hi Tina! Yes, you can begin the liberty work in a small paddock. If you don't have one you can make one by purchasing electric tape and stakes. Many of my students have taken an arena or small paddock and cut it in half with the electric tape and stakes. Warmly, Caroline
I was leading my five year old horse down the road and he suddenly shook his head, struck out and quickly moved forward. My husband was riding beside us and there was a slight breeze. I can think of no reason for his behavior. Some people call this being a "playful" horse. I call it "dangerous" especially when he gets it into his head to do this while I am on him. He is a left brain introvert if that helps describe his reactive phases. He is also wants to bite everything. Do you have any suggestions on how to get him past this playfulness?
+nothinfancyful Hi Nothingfancyful and Welcome! As I mentioned in our previous youtube video exchange, I do not use, nor believe in, Parelli's horsenality chart. Sounds like your horse is smart and playful and at any time, he is a lose cannon meaning he can react. From what you've described, it sounds like his brain is not being exercised so he is acting out.
He needs to be put into a consistent and correct training program that respects his mental aptitude while lovingly and firmly guides him as he matures. This will take years. Horses like your gelding usually don't mature until the age of 10.
In regards to his playfulness, this is who he is. He strikes out because he has not been taught how to respect a persons space and he doesn't know what to do with his energy. You will need to learn how to work with it, guide, it and most of all develop him mentally so he learns how quiet his mind.
My methodology to training - working with horses is all about this. Please visit my website to learn more riderhorsemanship.com/.
Warmly,
Caroline
Hi.
Are you still using same technique/ approach today ( 2021)?
Thank you
Hi Tina! Yes, every horse I work with, including the ones on my channel, go through the same educational system and approach that is found in my training method. Please click here for details www.taoofhorsemanship.com/masterymembership.
I like how you talking about trust and getting the horse comfortable but it bothers me that your calling horses unpredictable. Horses are never unpredictable, they always give clues and communicate before they do something. If your horse is uncomfortable it'll tell you. The problem is that people don't pay attention or notice the communication and the horse ends up going to into fight or flight. You talking about finding why they do this which is great but by saying horses are unpredictable it kind of goes against the idea of why they're doing it and just isn't true.
alayne2475 Hello Alayne! I couldn't agree with you more. And, there are several factors that make horses unpredictable. Firstly, until you get the horse thinking and using their left (cognitive) side of their brain they are going to react (not respond which takes thinking, cognitive abilities). It is the reacting side of their brain (right) that controls their prey instincts for freeze, fight or flight and these instincts make them upredictable (and potentially dangerous) to most people. You would need to have excellent observation skills and in-depth equine knowledge to catch a horse's thought before their action - this is what gives you the ability to know what happens before it happens with horses and ultimately what helps to keep you safe. Most people don't have that sharpened skill set and that's why we have so many accidents and horses deemed challenging and dangerous. This video, specifically my statement about "finding out why horses react or do what they do" is about reading horse behavior and understanding the true nature of that particular horse. This allows one to read their thoughts thus predict their behavior. Thanks again for you great comment as it allowed me to explain myself more clearly. Warmly, Caroline
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I have two horses
You are a fantastic horse trainer . Are you by any chance affiliated with Parrelli ?
Hello Hannah and Welcome! No, I am not. While some of my work may resemble other trainer's work it's my approach that sets me apart. I have my own method and style of training that is based upon relationship and focuses on the following modalities: use of intention, energy awareness and integrated mind-body nuances, Classical Dressage and the Art of Horsemanship.
Should you want to dive deeper into my method and relationship building program please consider my online training course called The Tao Method. The Tao Method Course is a step-by-step training curriculum that focuses on developing oneness between horses and people, in mind, body and soul, so that they can learn and work together. It is an accumulation of all my training (not problem solving) DVD's and so much more. It is very comprehensive, with 12 months of course videos to watch, study and practice. Here is the promotion should you be interested:
A little about my purpose and why I developed The Tao Method Course. I am a rehab and foundation specialist. I have dedicated my life's work to helping both horses and people find the connection in the work their hearts desire as well as learn how to work together and in relationship. Should you be interested in learning more about my work and how to build the dream relationship and oneness we all seek when we ride, please read on about my online training program, the Tao Method Course.
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Caroline has a proven method of training and rehabbing horses that not only answers ALL-of-your questions while providing you with REAL solutions, it is a loving, safer and effective way to start and re-start horses. Caroline has designed the most comprehensive training and solution based online equine academy available! Students from all over the world can now study from home, learning the necessary skill sets needed to master the many aspects of horsemanship. Her online academy provides different courses to study with a focus on her world-renown relational approach to training and bonding horses and their people.
Through Caroline's courses students will not only learn how to assess, train and problem solve, they will learn how to develop the ultimate relationship with their horse during the training process. This is what makes Caroline's training approach and method so unique and amazingly rewarding for both horse and human!
The Tao Method Course is Caroline's foundational training curriculum, where she begins with each-and-every horse and person. You can now study, practice and interact with Caroline right from your home or barnyard! Through this course you will learn how to train your horse correctly by following a step-by-step educational curriculum. While this curriculum teaches you the many building blocks necessary to develop a solid and correct foundation it also focuses on you and your horse's learning aptitude and emotional, mental and physical well-being during the process.
The Tao Method Course dives deeply into the psyche, heart and bio-mechanics of horses, taking you step-by-step into the following areas of horsemanship:
- Horse psychology
- Learn about equine nature and specific temperament
- Learn how to assess and work with learned behaviors
- Develop deep connections and feelings of "oneness" when working with our horses
- Learn about yourself during the process
- Develop deeper mind-body awareness, spirituality and intuitiveness
- Learn how to speak the Language of Equus through mind, body and soul work
- Work with energy, Chakra's when connecting and communicating deeply
- Develop feel and timing, the "Holy Grail" of horsemanship through specific techniques and exercises
- Become a better diagnostician and problem-solver
- Learn about the bio-mechanics of movement
- Learn how to "dance" at liberty with your horse
- Learn the Art of Lunging
- Develop balance, collection and self-carriage
- Develop a Classical Dressage Foundation
- Learn to ride confidently and with a balanced and independent seat
- Develop trust, confidence and safety when working on the ground and riding
- Learn how to re-educate and rehab
- Develop a fabulous, safe partner on the trail and so much more!
Hope to see you on the online course discussion board!
Warmly,
Caroline
Thank you so much for taking time with your detailed reply . Yes I am interested. I am dealing with a very sweet , but timid and spooky 9 year old Arab mare . I think you are very knowledgeable and able to help us both. I will sign up shortly perhaps by the end of today or tomorrow. Thank you.
where are you located? i need a week with you!!! at least 5 things you said all three of my horses do.
+Hannah G Hi Hannah and Welcome! I am located in Ocala, FL. I'd be delighted to have you come and work with me. Please email me directly so we can further discuss the many learning and educational opportunities I offer here at my center: Caroline@riderhorsemanship.com.
Where are you located. I'd love to chat I have a very reactive gelding . I'm gonna try working with him in the ways you sudgest
Hello and Welcome Jessica! Great to hear how well my work resonates with you and is working for you! The free training videos that I offer on my youtube channel are just the beginning! Should you want to learn more about my method - the level of personal development, spiritual transformation, deep and rewarding relationship you achieve with your horse during training as well as developing the ride of your dreams, check out my Tao of Horsemanship Online Academy Training Courses for People and Horses. Here is the commercial for the Academy: czcams.com/video/e2TF3CPU1Nc/video.html
You can learn more about the Academy, details of courses provided and costs here:www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/taomethodcourse
Please visit my website www.riderhorsemanship.com to learn more about my method and the wide array of learning opportunities available.
You can also email me directly to further discuss: CarolineV@riderhorsemanship.com.
Thank you and may you always be one with horses!
The horses that you train are ridden or not? Please answer toy question . I have two horses. The one is 2 years old and she's pregnat 8-9 months and the other is 1 year and 4 months . I haven't ride them because they're wild. My horse Luna (1yo and 4 months ) is afraid a lot from anything .... what can I do? Both horses want to bite me and the pregnant horse ( Bella) want to kick me and bite me. And I'm 14 years old . I'm a child. Can I train them? I've never had a horse.
Mine buddies up! I have an unsafe horse I guess!
l like what you said about leadership
It would be more helpful if the horse wasn’t 100% calm. The anxiety abuse recovery all feed into it. I am in my 4th year with my abuse ptsd horse he is exponentially better but a trigger hits and he loses it. We recently had 2 corriente cows charge us on the trail and I have lost so much ground. Even then he froze in place instead of 180 whirl/bolt but I was not in the equation at that time. Now we are back to the bogus man behind every bush. If I am on the ground he is 100% with me. Transferring leadership to the saddle has been a long process.
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How do I send carol a message
Hi Susan and Welcome! My email is Caroline@taoofhorsemanship.com
Why is my horse perfect when I’m out riding alone but terrible when there are other people and horses with me? He’s not much of a leader, but not much of a follower either...
My horse is the same. I much prefer trails alone...
Wish you would teach HOW to do the things your showing!
Hi Lauren and Welcome! I can teach you the HOW and from the convenience of your home! Read all about it!
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Caroline has a proven method of training and rehabbing horses that not only answers ALL-of-your questions while providing you with REAL solutions, it is a loving, safer and effective way to start and re-start horses. Caroline has designed the most comprehensive training and solution based online equine academy available! Students from all over the world can now study from home, learning the necessary skill sets needed to master the many aspects of horsemanship. Her online academy provides different courses to study with a focus on her world-renown relational approach to training and bonding horses and their people.
Through Caroline's courses students will not only learn how to assess, train and problem solve, they will learn how to develop the ultimate relationship with their horse during the training process. This is what makes Caroline's training approach and method so unique and amazingly rewarding for both horse and human!
The Tao Method Course is Caroline's foundational training curriculum, where she begins with each-and-every horse and person. You can now study, practice and interact with Caroline right from your home or barnyard! Through this course you will learn how to train your horse correctly by following a step-by-step educational curriculum. While this curriculum teaches you the many building blocks necessary to develop a solid and correct foundation it also focuses on you and your horse's learning aptitude and emotional, mental and physical well-being during the process.
The Tao Method Course dives deeply into the psyche, heart and bio-mechanics of horses, taking you step-by-step into the following areas of horsemanship:
- Horse psychology
- Learn about equine nature and specific temperament
- Learn how to assess and work with learned behaviors
- Develop deep connections and feelings of "oneness" when working with our horses
- Develop deeper mind-body awareness, spirituality and intuitiveness
- Learn how to speak the Language of Equus through mind, body and soul work
- Work with energy, Chakra's when connecting and communicating deeply
- Develop feel and timing, the "Holy Grail" of horsemanship through specific techniques and exercises
- Become a better diagnostician and problem-solver
- Learn about the bio-mechanics of movement
- Learn the Art of Lunging
- Develop balance, collection and self-carriage
- Develop a Classical Dressage Foundation
- Learn to ride confidently and with a balanced and independent seat
- Develop trust, confidence and safety when working on the ground and riding
- Learn how to re-educate and rehab
- Develop a fabulous, safe partner on the trail and so much more!
Hope to see you on the online course discussion board!
Warmly,
Caroline
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