For those saying this isn't Liberty This is the beginning of it. Liberty is horsemanship without ropes. You can't achieve those amazing bows and rears and having them canter around with you in an open paddock in two seconds. It's a journey, you train the horse and yourself. And it has to start somewhere. And starting in an arena, away from other horses is good, the horse's focus can stay on you better, which can help when you take them out of the arena.
Hi Emma, thank you for your question! So in order to help teach your horse to be better about the whip off the line, here are some things you can do. First, use the whip to push them forward in a lunging circle, and while they are moving forward keep the whip moving in a small up and down rhythm (not to chase them with it but to make it look like it's just apart of your everyday body moving around). Then, after lunging immediately start using the whip to desensitize them and have them standing still. Once you can get your horse understanding how to go from sensitization to desensitization really well on the line first, then start off the line doing the same thing but start in a smaller area like a round pen so if the do get scared, they don't go far. I hope this helps!
Thank You, I am just learning about liberty work and this video clearly says how to start, hard to find and what a great way of training, will be following
I am so glad I discovered your videos. Really well done and so informative. For those who are nay sayers of this practice, I would rather have my horse focused on me and working with me with plenty of trust on the ground, then have an animal that doesn't respect or follow me on the ground. This is how you work as a team with you as the leader.
Love watching these. ..gives me faith that I will regain my faith in horses. Neighbors horse got out and long story short I got hurt bad. Having a hard time regaining trust with my horse on the ground. hoping these exercises will help!
kristie clark you will! I took a kick to the ribcage having to catch a loose herd on a busy road and three months later had my ribs broken again from an 18hh warm blood spooking into me and shoving me througg a shed. I was naturally nervous after but you regain your confidence as time goes on. I had never been injured in the 20 years I've been riding but oh boy did those two back to back incidents spook my usually rock solid calm temperament.
If you have a Facebook, a group called 'Riding Fear Free' is a great place to talk about and get through what is keeping you back. :) lots of support. Has helped me tremendously.
Great Job! My horse is on light duty it's really nice to use this method to keep her interest. All around better relationship with my mare.. Your a good teacher.
Hi Sharon! Thank you for the kind words! Our Bitless Halter Bridle can be found by going to www.advantagehorsemanship.com/store Let us know if you have any other questions!
For those of you recent viewers, I got my hands on the updated link to buy one: advantage-horsemanship.myshopify.com/collections/featured-products/products/bitless-halter?variant=13991137094
Thank you so much for explaining the process and not just showing the end effect. Excellent video. (My mare caught on quickly but loses focus from time to time).
I really enjoyed this video, Thank you! I used to compete in showmanship in hand. Some of the maneuvers you did were very similar to the maneuvers in shmnship. I wish that I had did the Nat horsemanship instead. More fun, natural and less pressuring the horse. What I mean by that is when you train for competition one tends to pressure their horse too much. Looking back I think i did. Love the Nat way of training better. Hope to see more from you.Thanks
I lost Midnite Star for a few minutes yesterday. He made a bee line for a mare who was in season. That doesn't usually happen. He will usually look at the mare for a moment but stay with me. No problem. I went over and had him back in almost no time. We worked near the mare because he does his best when he's showing off. He obviously wants to convince the mare that he's the most magnificent stallion on the planet.
I wanted to do some liberty work with my horse and I didn't see the full video, until I tried to put it in motion. Well, I took off her rains, no ropes, she follows me when I ask her to, but she stays behind me and I have to ask her to step up beside me, she will walk, but she won't trot. So I guess, I'll have to keep the halter and lead rope on until she gets the full basics, lol.
One detail on the chinstrap. It can go tighter than his face would like. The size of the loop over his nose can be adjusted so that won't happen. It must be the right size, a perfect fit. We have the same loop system for our whippets. He can pull all he wants, but he cannot choke himself with the loop. Plus the big loop is broad, meaning the pressure is less per square centimeter. It is a risk free loop collar. If your bridle had the same, it would be even better.
This is the most helpful video on how to start liberty training on youtube. I hope you post more training videos. I am wondering how you trained your horse to do the side pass beside you and backing up at the same time as you backed up.
Thank you for your wonderful videos. Discovered you by accident on TV a few weeks ago and really like your easy going calm approach. My question is about your Biteless bridle. I already previously purchased a Dr. Cook Biteless Bridle and it seems to work similar to yours but you call yours a halter. My question is there any differences between the two and would there be any advantages to purchasing yours? Is yours for training and riding? If you haven't already it would be nice to have a show featuring your Biteless bridle and its advantages and uses. Thank you.
Thanks this is great. There's a lot of common sense to it but it's really helpful in teaching your horse how you want him to respond. I just wish I could get my phone to go to wherever you sell those halters !
How do you start Liberty work? Lunging first? I have a horse that is not very well trained at all, no one has worked with him, he can follow some ques, like stop, back up, walk on, but he can be pushy, nippy and let's you know what he wants. Sometimes he respects your space but not always, this is the first thing I need to work on and perfect. He has rarely been ridden and not for well over 5 years and only for a short time.
One thing with my horse, she's a fast learner, wants she gets it, I can't ask her more than 3 times to repeat it, she gets frustrated, lol... and says, it's enough lets move on mama....so I have to move onto the next step, but than I can go back and ask her to do the same thing just to make sure she remembers, and she's happy to do it as long as it's not continues. Oh boy, does she get's board easily, lol.
Hello! I have started riding at a new place and the first lesson, I immediately connected with a horse, called Samson. He's a five year old draft horse, and because we connect so well, I am eager to start horsemanship/liberty with him. Now my question is: is it possible for a draft horse to do liberty? I am pretty sure it is possible, but is there anything else I need to do different? I've been trying to research draft horses doing liberty all over the internet, but can't find anything so I was wondering if this has a reason. Thank you so much!
I have a hard time yielding the rear... my horse backs up for some reason when putting pressure to move the back and not sure how to correct it correctly..?
my standardbred shys from the whip i can carry it but if i move it or touch him with it he runs, What can i do about this? i would really like to try this with him thanks
I know that i'm late and all, but have you ever watched Pat Parelli? He has a great couple of segments about this. you can try showing him that your equipments and aiding tools doesn't only have one purpose. Try scratching him carefully with the whip, or halters or anything so that he doesn't see them as only objects you use for preassure. Slowly once he gets used to the whip you can try and wave it around him carefully to make sure he sees it as an extention of your arm, rather than a punishment. Hope you have a good day :)
Hi Kimberly! How tall is your horse and do they have a fine and narrow head or a larger type head? Also yes we take exchanges if it doesn't fit. Advantage Horsemanship Team
When it comes to asking for those slow gates, it's not about continually asking for a slow trot, it's about muscling the horse up that they can carry themselves. That slow of a trot is actually much harder for them to do than most think. (That's if it's done correctly). Work on muscling them up then start to ask them to lift themselves while speed decreases! I hope this helps!
He is 15.2 hh and has a narrow head like an Arab but it's not as narrow as a full Arab. at least as I see it. If it makes it easier, is there a way for me to send a picture to you?
It's winter so Midnite Star is being a annoying. He wants to go to work because he gets bored. Once I get him out he's happy and tries hard to please me.
This is stupid, he should have started with a totally green horse picked up from a large acreage ranch out West. This will show the new comer all the likely problems that he the new comer will likely face.
For those saying this isn't Liberty
This is the beginning of it. Liberty is horsemanship without ropes. You can't achieve those amazing bows and rears and having them canter around with you in an open paddock in two seconds. It's a journey, you train the horse and yourself. And it has to start somewhere. And starting in an arena, away from other horses is good, the horse's focus can stay on you better, which can help when you take them out of the arena.
the real "Liberty work" begins at 9:39 :~}
That was awesome! I'm so excited to start training for Liberty and refining some of the ground work to my horse. Thanks Scott for making this video.
Hi Emma, thank you for your question! So in order to help teach your horse to be better about the whip off the line, here are some things you can do. First, use the whip to push them forward in a lunging circle, and while they are moving forward keep the whip moving in a small up and down rhythm (not to chase them with it but to make it look like it's just apart of your everyday body moving around). Then, after lunging immediately start using the whip to desensitize them and have them standing still. Once you can get your horse understanding how to go from sensitization to desensitization really well on the line first, then start off the line doing the same thing but start in a smaller area like a round pen so if the do get scared, they don't go far. I hope this helps!
Thank You, I am just learning about liberty work and this video clearly says how to start, hard to find and what a great way of training, will be following
I am so glad I discovered your videos. Really well done and so informative. For those who are nay sayers of this practice, I would rather have my horse focused on me and working with me with plenty of trust on the ground, then have an animal that doesn't respect or follow me on the ground. This is how you work as a team with you as the leader.
Love watching these. ..gives me faith that I will regain my faith in horses. Neighbors horse got out and long story short I got hurt bad. Having a hard time regaining trust with my horse on the ground. hoping these exercises will help!
kristie clark you will! I took a kick to the ribcage having to catch a loose herd on a busy road and three months later had my ribs broken again from an 18hh warm blood spooking into me and shoving me througg a shed. I was naturally nervous after but you regain your confidence as time goes on. I had never been injured in the 20 years I've been riding but oh boy did those two back to back incidents spook my usually rock solid calm temperament.
If you have a Facebook, a group called 'Riding Fear Free' is a great place to talk about and get through what is keeping you back. :) lots of support. Has helped me tremendously.
Great Job! My horse is on light duty it's really nice to use this method to keep her interest. All around better relationship with my mare.. Your a good teacher.
Thank you for your amazing training! You seen very kind to the horse yet focused and directed.
Money to put new Band-Aid
What a great introduction to prepare yourself and horse for Liberty training. Scott is very calm and is easy to understand!
Midnite Star has never been ridden with tack. Even his first ride was tackless using the cues he had already learned from the ground.
Amazing job ❤️
I like these videos! ♡
Hi Sharon! Thank you for the kind words! Our Bitless Halter Bridle can be found by going to www.advantagehorsemanship.com/store Let us know if you have any other questions!
For those of you recent viewers, I got my hands on the updated link to buy one: advantage-horsemanship.myshopify.com/collections/featured-products/products/bitless-halter?variant=13991137094
Thanks. You helped me a lot. Greetings from Chile.
Thank you so much for explaining the process and not just showing the end effect. Excellent video. (My mare caught on quickly but loses focus from time to time).
EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video 😁🙌
I really enjoyed this video, Thank you! I used to compete in showmanship in hand. Some of the maneuvers you did were very similar to the maneuvers in shmnship. I wish that I had did the Nat horsemanship instead. More fun, natural and less pressuring the horse. What I mean by that is when you train for competition one tends to pressure their horse too much. Looking back I think i did. Love the Nat way of training better. Hope to see more from you.Thanks
Very Good! Thanks for helping. Liberty is the highest expression of relationship of man/horse truth. Just my opinion.
Excellent video!
I lost Midnite Star for a few minutes yesterday. He made a bee line for a mare who was in season. That doesn't usually happen. He will usually look at the mare for a moment but stay with me. No problem. I went over and had him back in almost no time. We worked near the mare because he does his best when he's showing off. He obviously wants to convince the mare that he's the most magnificent stallion on the planet.
Very helpful video. I am going to start on my pony soon, I've had her 5 years and we have a great Bond. P.s I will be your dance partner :)
I wanted to do some liberty work with my horse and I didn't see the full video, until I tried to put it in motion. Well, I took off her rains, no ropes, she follows me when I ask her to, but she stays behind me and I have to ask her to step up beside me, she will walk, but she won't trot. So I guess, I'll have to keep the halter and lead rope on until she gets the full basics, lol.
awesome video!!!
Holy crap this is incredible
wow, it so nice training sir.,
One detail on the chinstrap. It can go tighter than his face would like. The size of the loop over his nose can be adjusted so that won't happen. It must be the right size, a perfect fit. We have the same loop system for our whippets. He can pull all he wants, but he cannot choke himself with the loop. Plus the big loop is broad, meaning the pressure is less per square centimeter. It is a risk free loop collar. If your bridle had the same, it would be even better.
wow, amazing video
Thank you, Anna!
This is the most helpful video on how to start liberty training on youtube. I hope you post more training videos. I am wondering how you trained your horse to do the side pass beside you and backing up at the same time as you backed up.
Thank you! Maybe we will do a video on that at some point!
Thank you for your wonderful videos. Discovered you by accident on TV a few weeks ago and really like your easy going calm approach. My question is about your Biteless bridle. I already previously purchased a Dr. Cook Biteless Bridle and it seems to work similar to yours but you call yours a halter. My question is there any differences between the two and would there be any advantages to purchasing yours? Is yours for training and riding? If you haven't already it would be nice to have a show featuring your Biteless bridle and its advantages and uses. Thank you.
Very interesting thank you
Très bien interessant !
Thanks this is great. There's a lot of common sense to it but it's really helpful in teaching your horse how you want him to respond. I just wish I could get my phone to go to wherever you sell those halters !
Thanks! You can check out www.Advantagehorsemanship.com for the halters!
How do you start Liberty work?
Lunging first? I have a horse that is not very well trained at all, no one has worked with him, he can follow some ques, like stop, back up, walk on, but he can be pushy, nippy and let's you know what he wants. Sometimes he respects your space but not always, this is the first thing I need to work on and perfect.
He has rarely been ridden and not for well over 5 years and only for a short time.
0:59 omg the horse is looking at me 😍
Simply awesome! Your videos a wonderful discovery. Thank U! What brand is the bitless halter you’re advertising?
Our own. We make all of our rope products!😁 Visit www.advantagehorsemanship.com to see them
What if you horse is afraid of the wip off lead? Even if on lead he is calm?
This guy watches Clinton Anderson the way it looks that's a good guy to learn from, good job sir!
One thing with my horse, she's a fast learner, wants she gets it, I can't ask her more than 3 times to repeat it, she gets frustrated, lol... and says, it's enough lets move on mama....so I have to move onto the next step, but than I can go back and ask her to do the same thing just to make sure she remembers, and she's happy to do it as long as it's not continues. Oh boy, does she get's board easily, lol.
Hello! I have started riding at a new place and the first lesson, I immediately connected with a horse, called Samson. He's a five year old draft horse, and because we connect so well, I am eager to start horsemanship/liberty with him. Now my question is: is it possible for a draft horse to do liberty? I am pretty sure it is possible, but is there anything else I need to do different? I've been trying to research draft horses doing liberty all over the internet, but can't find anything so I was wondering if this has a reason. Thank you so much!
Scott where can this bitless halter be found ? I love yours
Look into an all leather side pull, it's a far better bitless option. :)
Enjoyed this, would like to try with my retired ranch hose who is very concerned by crops and lunge whips. He is overreactive to them. Suggestions?
There are a great deal of desensitizing exercises to help with this😁
I have a hard time yielding the rear... my horse backs up for some reason when putting pressure to move the back and not sure how to correct it correctly..?
😯👏
How can I purchase the halter which is bites? I went to your site and it is not there.
Hi! I enjoyed your video very much. My horse doesn't stay still... What should I do?
Hopefully by now you worked it out...but back him up or if you have a wipe tap him (easy)
Whip*
thanks :)
Jack is so cute and lazy
my standardbred shys from the whip i can carry it but if i move it or touch him with it he runs, What can i do about this?
i would really like to try this with him
thanks
I know that i'm late and all, but have you ever watched Pat Parelli? He has a great couple of segments about this. you can try showing him that your equipments and aiding tools doesn't only have one purpose. Try scratching him carefully with the whip, or halters or anything so that he doesn't see them as only objects you use for preassure. Slowly once he gets used to the whip you can try and wave it around him carefully to make sure he sees it as an extention of your arm, rather than a punishment. Hope you have a good day :)
how do you keep the lead rope loose if they are pulling their head outside
You need to work the hindquarters more to get the horse to learn bend around you!
Hi! My horse (Dee) she is very good about lunging on one side but the other she is very bad...I'm not sure how to fix it...please reply!
Laura Beth all horses have 1 good and 1 bad/less good side. Comparable with people being left or right handed. Keep working extra on that "bad" side.
I have a 17 year old Arab/Paint gelding. I want to order the halter but not sure what size... can I exchange if the one I order doesn't fit?
Hi Kimberly!
How tall is your horse and do they have a fine and narrow head or a larger type head? Also yes we take exchanges if it doesn't fit.
Advantage Horsemanship Team
You are so cute and great with horses can we go riding some time? but I don't have a horse do you have a extra 1?
Can not get my horse t stay in slow trot and go into slow canter. Is it my impatience ? Just stay persistent?
When it comes to asking for those slow gates, it's not about continually asking for a slow trot, it's about muscling the horse up that they can carry themselves. That slow of a trot is actually much harder for them to do than most think. (That's if it's done correctly). Work on muscling them up then start to ask them to lift themselves while speed decreases! I hope this helps!
just wondering if you've received my two emails
He is 15.2 hh and has a narrow head like an Arab but it's not as narrow as a full Arab. at least as I see it. If it makes it easier, is there a way for me to send a picture to you?
Yep, email us a picture at info@advantagehorsemanship.com
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It's winter so Midnite Star is being a annoying. He wants to go to work because he gets bored. Once I get him out he's happy and tries hard to please me.
This is stupid, he should have started with a totally green horse picked up from a large acreage ranch out West.
This will show the new comer all the likely problems that he the new comer will likely face.
I'm sorry, this is no liberty, this is conditioning of obedience, also known as learned helplessness. : /
Hello!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Have a wonderful day!
Do you even own horses.