How to do groundwork with your horse to gain respect
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- čas přidán 14. 12. 2016
- This is groundwork 101. This will show you how to move the basic parts of your horse's body on the ground to gain respect and control.
We will cover moving the head, neck, shoulders, rib cadge, and hindquarters, basic lunging, adding obstacles and desensitization. This video was recorded in 2013. - Komedie
Super Important Lessons To The RIDER!
*Horses Learn from The RELEASE, they Don’t Learn from the Pressure!*
*AS soon As The Horse GIVES To The Pressure, LET GO!*
*Make Sure The Horse Is ‘Giving To You’ ALL THE TIME!*
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can you go into deeper detail? i didnt really get it
@@nova-le6mo so, working with horses is "pressure" and "release". if you are teaching a horse how to be led on a line, you put on "pressure" by pulling on the line. when the horse gives to the pressure by moving, you "release" by stopping the "pressure" (aka you stop pulling on the line). so the horse learns that "when the line pulls, i go forward, and thus it stops pulling on me".
to add on, they're saying that when the horse gives to you, you MUST release, or they won't ever give because they won't associate giving with the release. if it's just pressure all the time, there's no reason to ever give. they're also saying that you always want your horse giving and not resisting
This is super fascinating but how does this make a difference in riding? Gaining respect from the horse? Again, amazing how smart these animals are and the language our body speaks. Just curious about how it transfers into riding.
Very refreshing to see someone work with a horse who gives them a little bit of a problem, like go over the barrels. Often times these videos are working with well training horses and we don't get the opportunity to see corrections. Thanks!
+Gail Freese Thank you. Horses rarely so exactly what you want every time. And it takes practice to accomplish the maneuver each time. That's the fun of it.
Excellent details in a compressed video. This hits all the highlights. My daughters are learning without instruction so this really helps.
I just wanted to add :
the other day I started my 2 year old with exactly what ur doing right AFTER I watched ur video. I now even do a quick warm-up with the older ones (doing EXACTLY what your doing) before I ride. Already, a huge difference. Thank you for making it fun again. ❤🤠
+Donna Bowman Wow that's great!!!!
Keep up the good work.😁
Finally someone who knows what they’re talking about
This video alone, is something that every horse owner (who isn't a professional trainer) should see. These are great exercises to use when starting yearlings.
Thank you. Groundwork is the foundation of everything.
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My horse got bored of lunging so I'll have to do these exercises with him to break the routine and also gain his respect. Thank you, this was very helpful!
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14:18 Finally, equestrian equations! If only high school thought in horse terms, I would've gotten the hang of it SO much faster!
I started horse therapy and I work with a horse named Hank. Today I see him and I am so excited! I started June 17th and we do ground work. I love horses a lot.
I want that horse. She has such a beautiful composition.
She seems very calm - you have done a great job with her !!
This was one on the most useful ground work videos I've watched. Thank you! Keep them up!!!
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I most certainly will look up the other videos as well!! You are a very understandable instructor! TY again!
Glad to hear that she never hurt you , post updated video of her .
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I am working with what will potentially be my first horse right now and this video is very helpful! He is a big boy (16.2hh) and he knows it, so he is making me *earn* his respect. I am very new to horses, so I definitely have a project on my hands!
Very nice video! I was so happy to see, that I'm not the only one with the 'turning-without-asking-to'-problem. But today, I watched really closely, so I stopped her before she actually turned. 😅
+Marie Krüger It happens to everyone at least once. Kerp up the good work!
Great work thanks. Nice seeing you working with a horse than has some attitude and showing your corrections Helpful to me. Thanks.
This was an extremely helpful video! I'm having the same issues with my draft cross mare and will be trying your tips with her.
Your breakdown of "ground work" was perfect! Everyone says to do more "ground work", but there is never any clarification of exactly what that is and everyone assumes that you know. Again... this was a extremely helpful video!
Thank you!!
Thank you so much.
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This is the best video I have watched for this new horse momma. Thank you!!
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Im thinking that this horse has done this before. You have done a great job. For people that have problems , not so helpful....
+Holly Samsonator I have taught hundreds of horses and people how to move the 5 body parts. It is much easier when at least one has done it before. It gives you a place to start. This is the foundation for all other training. What problems are you having specifically? Perhaps I can help. Or make a video addressing the issue.
Wonderfully attentive and intelligent animals.
That horse loves her.
excellent instructor, thank you for the valuable easy to understand info
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Thank you for making this video. You are easy to watch and to understand. And it's nice that the horse isn't already perfect. I learn best from mistakes. Other folks, the horses and my own.
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This has so much useful information. I can't wait to get to the barn and work with my horse.
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Beautiful paint horse! Wonderful video and clearest explanation so far. Great teacher/instructor! I will be using all this our new 3 year old paint and also on our new 5 year old palomino as a refresher. So excited for such clear and easy to understand way of doing all of this. Definitely feel way more confident now. Thank you!
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Working with my mates head has helped her so much with bridleing and respect! Great video!
+Chloe Miles Thank you. Control of the head pays off!!
I want to learn how to train horses, i can learn from watching your vids. very good at explaining what and not to do and showing how to use correction when needed.
Love this !!! Another great explanation and another exercise to try with my gelding
Lovely to see a video which covers a problem and the remediation conducted to resolve it. Thanks!
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@@lonestarwoman fantastic! I'll definitely have a look! Much appreciated again! (Mike and "Ameer!")
This is the first video of yours that I have watched and am already really liking what you are doing and how you are explaining it
+EmmaLee Manion Thank you so much. I'm really trying to be better at explaining things.
EmmaLee Manion me too!:)
+CRYSLINK311 Thank you so much. I'm trying to explain as much as I can. So it makes sense.
She did a great job! Good girl!
*Excellent Instruction!*
@Hello Denell L. Bennett, How are you doing?
Lunging is not always the answer. Each horse is unique and can require different solutions. Lunging is definitely something I do especially when I'm getting to know a horse.
I just got a new horse and she is very energetic this video helped a lot 😁
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Very good explanation. Did try few of these.
I'm saving up for a horse! And I'm trying to learn all the basics of training it and stuff.. so thank you so much! 😀
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This is great stuff! Thanks for your time! The videos are great quality
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Thank you for the video and a great work! It was pretty difficult to understand what should I do with a horse on a lounge since there were as many opinions as experienced people in our barn 😅 and the sources in my native language were even more confusing. Now the groundwork and lounging in general is much clearer to me.
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I really appreciate this video! I’m going to be adopting two trail/hunting/dude horses, and they’re very used to rough and tumble cowboys that just hop on and move them where they need to go, or following the horse in front of them. I have a very gentle hand, so I’m going to definitely use these techniques to get them to listen to me and start to bond.
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I curious how many times has your horse done these routines? Ive watched hundreds of these things, and I want to commend you on your narrative, and teaching. They go perfect togather! Even some of the best of the best, really leave out so much, and don't take the time for explenation, which is most needed on this level because we're obviously not all seasoned in this area.
Your class has done incredable things for me and my 4yr old mare. I hadn't been around horses for 30yrs. Alot has changed to say the least. She has never had anyone, or anything done since except put a halter on. I have nobody to guide me so I put a helluva lot of faith in your teachings. Its amazing! In one week she managed to get these steps down like a cheamp, and I'll be getting on her tomorrow! Once I let go of the insecurities, this just worked no matter that I didn't have a clue except for watching a helluva lot of CZcams. I hope you stay to this because you are so needed, especially the way you explain the danger areas, and WHY. Now, I just have to find all your other work. She's 4,Im 60. Doesn't seem the odds were in our fav till mow. Thankyou. Wish me luck on my first climb on! Lol
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+Ms. Ginger I commend you! It's a lot of work. And takes a lot of time. I Have a few horses in training so they are all different. I am putting together play lists of the different horses. Apache started in Dec of 16 and Lil Bit is only on her first 6 saddles. So check out those play lists.
The best I can tell you is, Always desensitize first, check your girth and keep thier head bent to you when mounting. If the horse bolts, one rein stop if you can and grab mane.
And think positive!
Fantastic video!!
Beautiful horse god bless 💜😍
Really appreciate explaining so clearly, thank you
Love this! True horsemanship
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Haha very cute horse!! She does have quite the personality! Thanks for this video. I am a new rider and this was very helpful
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Cute horse and little dog
That is a very Pretty horse!!
Thank you.
She is actually currently up for sale and looking for a new partner.
your horse is beautiful! i ride a 13.1 /12 hands bay roan stallion. he is a thoroughbred welsh pony connermara. he has so much personality 😂
Very Interesting and informative video! Thanks for sharing.
love this video this has helped me so much thank you!!!
+Shantel Aragon So glad to help. pleaae Subscribe for more videos
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Well Thank You very much. Let me know what you need help with and I will try to make a lesson video.
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Best videos ever 😊🐎 you are awesome with horses this will help me so much thank you
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Lol the plastic bag part was so beautiful... good tip!
That's one patient horse.
She was a creat choice for this video. Love a little spunk but not so much under saddle lol I learned a lot of useful tips watching this video that I may not have if she hadn't been so "Fresh" Thanks to both of you
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Godbless U Succesffull...From Indonesia Horse Lover...
So cool! I learned a lot!
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This is a super useful video. Thank you for explaining how and -more importantly- WHY you do things a certain way. I only wish I had found this video earlier. I rode a rather energetic 7yo mare, and you were required to lunge her before riding. This would have helped a lot with her. She sadly got sold after she started throwing everyone off (including me, I actually broke my collarbone) during lessons.
+yamixyoukai Thank you for your comment. I advocate lots of groundwork and it works. It's hard sometimes to get people to do it, but I believe it drastically reduces injury to both horses and people.
She really was a sweetheart. I rode her for maybe a year and a half, and she had her moments :') I would "lunge" her beforehand (more like I had her on a lunge line and have her galop both ways until she got tired) I think she would have really benefitted from these exercises. She is owned by a jumping rider now
+yamixyoukai I've had a few like that. Gotta get all that energy out on the ground and then the ride is much better.
Thank you for sharing:)
Thank you very much well teached I'm from India ,tamilnadu im learning many things from you
Hey that's a good looking horse Lonestar
Great video!
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Nice execution on the lessons , and got to get a sneak peek at your tiny dog too 😂❤️
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Your instruction is clear and concise. I would say one thing (forgive) ...Please be quicker on the release. During the shoulder exercise I could see where the horse became a bit confused because it had done the cross over a couple times and was missed and not rewarded. You are amazing. I watch Carson James also and that is the one stickler he really rails on! So naturally I am hyper aware :) TY for your hard work and GREAT exhibition!!!!
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Great vid! You are a great teacher, this will come in handy for my green horse. You gained a subscriber!
LoneStarWoman80 I agree, it is a big step. But did you mean to reply to me cause I never said it wasn't, or were you just saying? 😊
My bad. So sorry I ment to reply to another person.
Thank you so much for understanding.
LoneStarWoman80 Yeah, Of course
As my horseman trainer Robin says over and over - “you don’t ask for three steps once. You ask for one step three times”. Implication is you need to give three releases in this instance.
Awesome 👍
Ever since buying my horse, he has been bolting and bucking under me. I’ll be trying these methods out asap!
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It all goes together.
Make sure your saddle fits as well. That can cause bucking.
love your video....please make more..!! you give direction so well.
+Donna Bowman Thank you so much. Please subscribe. We have lots of videos. Anything in particular that you are interested in?
thank you so much for responding and I have definitely subscribed. I was wondering what you would do if you had a horse that knew all of her ground rules, but as soon as you get on her she BOLTS... right now, all that can be done is Right rein and keep her circling. I do want her to go on trail rides but I can't with her acting like this. None of the other horses do this, so do you think it's a sign of her being disrespectful? I'd appreciate any ideas. And again, I am so happy that I came across your videos. I have watched many and you are by far the best ...❤🤠
+Donna Bowman Thank you so much.
Okay, there are several reasons why your horse can act this way:
1. You have energetic horse who needs more lunging to get that energy out. In that case lunge until the horse relaxes and try again. So they learn they have to be calm under saddle.
2. Overly sensitive horse that needs to be desensitized untill they calm down.
3. Buddy sour or barn sour. Horse that wants to be with friends. That's harder to fix amd requires having a buddy, to take away.
Or you can walk them on the trail until they get used to it.
Which one do you think is the case?
Or something else?
lonestarwoman80 I truly believe it's number one. She is highly energetic, so I will start your suggestion today and get to work with more lunging.
Another horse I have is definitely a number 3.. as far as the one with the number 3 problem, I have been taking her out alone just for a little bit at a time to let her know that she doesn't need anyone else but me and with me alone she can be happy and safe. I hope that's the right thing to do.
Thank you so much again for taking the time out to reply... you have no idea how much I needed this and really do appreciate it.
well done video, subscribed..
This is the first video I've seen from you, and wow: where's that subscribe button?! 😃👌👏
Thank you @sarathegemini
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@@lonestarwoman well thank You! I'll have a look first thing after work tomorrow. 😃
Just got my very first horse so these videos of yours are gonna help a heap. 😃👍
I really like the Training Method you use although I personally can I use head method because my horse busted open his head on a board so any time I touch the top of his head he automatically pulls it up although he is really good with me bridling
🙏🏻👋👌👍 very nicely explained super good
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When I try to teach my horse to lunge, he sometimes comes into my personal space and will not move off of me. How can I correct this?
It's pretty common, and it can become a habit.
Here's a video with a horse that does this occasionally. Good news, it can be fixed if you are consistent.
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Very nice video and helpfull... thank you.
+Yogiswara Dewa Gde Thank you so much. I will do more like it.
+Yogiswara Dewa Gde you are very Welcome. I love your name.
Thank you so much I'm going to try this one my horse. edit just noticed that the video was 4 years ago lol
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A roller and 2 reins, best way give control to both sides of the horse.
If you gain control with a halter that's the best way to start, then add rein and saddle aiids.czcams.com/video/QKcm8_uCguM/video.html
Thank you, very nice video. do you have more than this lesson?
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11:11 dog HD horse are matching, lol😂
Thank you! This video is an exellent help to me, I've just started leasing a greenie. Do you have any tips for round penning?
+Marissa Kardos Congrats. The round pen is just like lunging and you can add a line at any time to get them used to it. The biggest thing is don't let them turn thier rear to you. It they do it add pressure and have them run until they show signs of submission. To draw them to you step in frount of the nose, take a bow and step back, till they face you. It takes patients, but its worth it.
lonestarwoman80 Thanks! We're definitely doing a lot of foundational work, but I've seen a huge improvement in less than a month and have a hood bond with him :)
+Marissa Kardos Keep up the good work.
Lots of groundwork makes good horses!
This is a great video - very helpful tips and I love your explanations...very easy to follow. I'm new to handling horses. The horse my step-daughter rode ended up lame and can't be ridden. He's on stall rest except for 20 minute walks and light exercise. I'm trying to do things that stimulate his mind and are "fun" for him. I've noticed in much of the training videos I've watched, the trainer will correct the horse for something like "being heavy", "lack of energy in the movement", "not paying enough attention or lack of focus on the trainer", etc - I have to admit...I can't tell if our horse is violating any of the expectations or not...he does what I ask (most of the time)...but I don't have a keen enough eye to recognize the subtleties more experienced people identify. Do you have any suggestions for me? What do I look for in these exercises? How do I improve identifying if he's doing the right thing or in the right way? Thanks so much!
+ebarnett32 I'm so glad your doing groundwork as rehab. To really know how well your horsr is performing moving the 5 body parts is your use of the escalation of pressure and then quick release.
Use this scale:
Ask: Use a verbal command and small command. Look at the feet you want to move.
Suggest: add hand gesture to add pressure
Demand: Increase pressure, by increasing contact or adding a whip.
When your horse does an action by just being asked and not demanding, you know your doing good.
Upload a video and send me the link. I'll be happy to watch and give you feedback.
Ally
Thank you so much for responding - what you are saying make so much sense. I need to work on escalating the "ask" and then the immediate release when I get what I want. I think I have to be more intentional on what it is I want - because of my lack of experience, I think I'm not as clear as I should be with him. The last few sessions have been better, but the fact is - he knows more than me...so I'm playing catch-up :) - I appreciate the video offer...I would love that! Thanks again for the response and your great videos!
+ebarnett32 Knowing when to release amd whem to keep asking just takes time. You will get better every time. Look for the horse to try and be as consistent as possible.
Start with baby steps. One good cross over step, release and praise. Next day you may get two or three. You can make note of each day, how many steps you get, how good was the flex, how much pressure you had to use. That helps to Gage progress as well.
Keep up the good groundwork🤠
great video, real descriptive! tried this with my horse yesterday. he is a naturally lazy horse, so whenever i asked him to do any of these flexations he would push against me or completely ignore me. just wondered if you had any advice on how to encourage a lazier horse to listen and understand dominance in our partnership?☺️
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LoneStarWoman80 thank you! x
Please let me know how your progress is going. It just takes time, please don't get discouraged. Baby steps and call it good. Some just take longer than others. They are all individuals just like us.
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Thank you for posting this. My horse is around 6 and his right eye was hurt when young. Im not sure how much he can see but I know he can see fairly. He was good with lunging last week, but this week Im having a problem with him listening to me and he will not lung to the left... These are new to us so I am glad to see a video with a horse that gives resistance. What do you recommend? =)
+May start out with 180s using the fence to get him going both directions. That helps. You can also try ground driving see video
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This horse had surgery in her left eye and this is how we got her confident both directions.
Also if you have a round pen available, that really helps.
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The key is driving them forward from behind and the rewarding them when they just go a small way by releasing pressure. The horse in the second video had the same issue. Moving her body parts independently built trust and she lunges both ways so much better. This is a demo of that, I posted yesterday. Please let me know if this helps.
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so when moving there head back to touch , ive always done it with a treat and no lead , is this a better method that your doing ?
Asking with a treat is called a treat stretch. It is a good way to start. But you don't want your horse to only work for treats. It can backfire very easily.
You should be able to flex the head with a halter, and whichever bridle you choose.
Control of the head is key.
Here's basics in the halter.
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Here's total at Liberty. No treats, doing the same.czcams.com/video/s7klgo1NG3I/video.html
When your horse is soft and gives, you have control and respect from your horse.
How often and how long to you do the Lunging exercise for?
+Gracie Todhunter I lunge before every ride. The more you do it, lunging time becomes shorter. One horses I work 3+ days a week, its only about 5 minutes. This makes riding sessions safer and more effective.
lonestarwoman80 ok thanks
If you want to gain respect....you have to give respect. How many people respect their animals? Most of the people want animals to do, what they want.
@Hello Sabine Wetzel, How are you doing?
Hi, really good and useful video, Thank you from denmark🇩🇰☺️. I've just got a question. I have a little miniature and he just doesn't move his hindquarters. I bow a little in my knee, take my arm up and head down and look at his feets. Then I walk towards his hindquarters, but he dont understand it. When I then use my whip to tap him, he just get more confused. Do you have an idea of what to do?
You may have to use the pressure point at his hip to get him to just take one step. Then release and try again. You can use your hand or the tip of your whip.
Here's a mini doing this.
czcams.com/video/G6TqoEL9tdw/video.html
Nicely done. Just a note, pivoting on the front leg is good for western riding but but not for dressage so you need to either train them both ways or stick to one.
Thank you for your comment.
Yes I agree you can refine your training to suite your chosen path.
There are many ways to move the horse's body. Please check out my other groundwork videos.
Groundwork as foundation, respect and control.
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Careful about looping the lead rope around your hand. Make sure your rope is tangle free and nicely coiled. Otherwise the horse did really good
+Rebecca Tang I agree. Sometimes its hard to remember, but always good to make a slack check.
Very helpful .. just wish the sound was louder .. you are an amazing teacher, thank you so much... my first time owning a horse .. God have mercy she is green but feel am greener than her.. what do you advise me to do?..
+Ana Freitas practice every day. Im getting a wireless mic. That should help with the sound. Move those five body parts and desensitize between each every time you work with your horse. It just takes a few minutes. If it doesn't work, try a different tactic or add pressure. You have to give a release and praise as soon as get one step or one nod.
Ana - Remember, green on green equals black & blue on you. Be careful!
So many damn “professional trainers on the comments of all the post, everyone has different ways of doing things in the horse
World get over it
Unless your a professional then don’t be thinking everything’s wrong.
SHES SO RAD SHES SAYING EVERYTHING RIGHT AHHH
So... when I buy a horse one day, I should start with the groundwork? Even when the horse is already trained and has experience with the saddle?
And very nice video
+Patrícia Belianská you should do groundwork everyday with your horse. The better trained the horse, the quicker the groundwork. Working on the ground keeps you safe in the saddle. Just because s horse has done something once doesn't mean the next day or week they will remember. When you have s horse, you are always training. Especially if they are not worked 3-5 days a week. Even a well trained horse needs a warm up and flexing and stretching, before riding, like any athlete, think of groundwork that way.
Good luck.
Patrícia Belianská Yes, groundwork helps you bond with your horse and get to know each other.
Thank you ❤
I have been trying diligently on gaining my mare's FULL respect. My biggest issue is that she pushes forward against me and I have to use all of my strength to keep her in the same spot. She backs, goes forward, pivots on front and hind legs and moves laterally from the rib but it's almost as if she is saying to me "I know how to do these things but you are really going to have to make me". She's pushy about it and I don't knw how to correct that! Mares...
+Casey Kisiah I understand and I have mares as well. 4 mares and it is a constant maintenance issue. The biggest way to gain respect daily is the back up and out of my space. Especially backing through gates that a horse wants to get through.
Every day back up.
Ask... say word "back"
Suggest.... add a wiggle rope command
Demand... use more pressure or whip.
Then release.
I will have to make another video about it.
+Casey Kisiah I hear ya. I have one of those types of mares. And you can't let them get away with it. It only takes once to start a habit. The big thing is make them respect uour space. And be real strict about it, start with leading. If she tries to get in frount of you or crowd you, back it up. Wiggle the rope with more intensity as needed:
Ask: Loud verbal Back and little wiggle side to side.
Suggest: Face the horse step to push your horse back. Wiggle more.
Demand: Add more pressure and contact as needed.
Release after a good step.
Hope that helps
The first time I lunged my horse he galloped away from me! How do I correct this by keeping him in a circle? Also amazing video, great explanations!
Thank you for your comment.
There could be a lot of reasons for that to happen. Were you using a lunge whip?
Horses that are not desensitized to lunge whips sometimes bolt.
You have to work on control first and moving forward. Make sure you are in the correct alignment and in a smaller space to start.
Please check out my lunging videos for more.
czcams.com/play/PL1JF_PZLhWBi5sy0-4oDMureKVzywlKL3.html
Great work. I just have one comment. I see that your whip is always raised. I find that if i only raise the whip when I want a change and keep it low and quiet when the horse is moving at the gait I ask for it works well. I think she sees the whip raised all the time and may be reacting to that as well...
Thank you for your comment. Yes you can do it either way. You can play the game of don't make me move my stick or keep it up. Depends on the horse. That vid was 5 years ago. And I use several different techniques now. Including not using a whip at all. Please check out my full channel. There are over 300 videos.
Here's a recent vid.
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Is the crossover something that horses can regularly do? I'm working horses that haven't done any work in a long time is that a good starting point?
Yes.
Here's a horse that is just being introduced to it for reference.
czcams.com/video/jou_pFgET2Y/video.html
Also see my other groundwork videos for more.
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@Hello Abigail Patterson, How are you doing?
Hi, I've watched a lot of your videos...they are great and I've already seen success with these techniques. Question for you...how are you communicating to the horse when to change gates during lunging, both faster and slower? Is it voice command of a click for trot and a kiss for lope? Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching!
Yes I like voice commands of click once for walk, two clicks for trot and a kiss for a canter. Saying the word easy with you voice going down in tone for slower.
As long as you are consistent a horse can learn any voice command you like. You also add energy by standing behind the drive line or slow down by stepping in front of the line.
I am posting new content every week and I'm happy to make new vids to answer questions, so please consider subscribing:)
Here's more lunging videos.
czcams.com/play/PL1JF_PZLhWBi5sy0-4oDMureKVzywlKL3.html
@@lonestarwoman Thank you for the quick response! I will use those tomorrow!
Great!!
Hope it goes well.