People tend not to take small ponies seriously. They need to stop laughing at their cuteness and acknowledge their dignity. I have had upwards of fifty Shetlands, Welsh and minis in my life. I respect them exactly.as I respect a big horse. And they respect me. Steve is doing the right thing.
lol I just got one that looks a little bit like her and I’ve been told she doesn’t like being groomed on her side so I am taking a lot of information away with him working with her
Mini horse breeder here. People need to stop treating thse horses like dogs and letting them geting away with things , and then they won't turn out like brats. Not one of mine kicks or bites. People think miniature horses are cute and play with them. Treat them like a large horse .
I am always impressed by the way Steve treats and speaks to young women; or women in general. He’s never patronizing or belittling. And none of it comes across as mansplaning ! Tonya and Charlotte have been wonderful role models for Steve.
Steve is kind beyond measure and patient as a saint. I am a retired trainer known for patience, but there are times I have wanted to scream GET OFF and take up golf!!!😂 NEVER DID but it crossed my mind. Steve would never do that.
I trained a little one like that to drive... Early on I was long lining her and just tripped, spooked her, I fell over and went body surfing 3 times round the football field with her pulling me just by the headcollar. Small but mighty. (The pony ended up a fantastic reliable driver)
I never got along with ponies since one tried to bite my head off when I was a kid. Literally had to drop and roll out of the corral to get away! But you've just shown me that they can be taught too. Thanks!
Now to boost your ego. Your method of training is absolutely number One. Compared with some I’ve seen in Canada or videos in the US which is verging on abuse of our four legged friends. Love towards them goes a long way.
It's like chihuahuas. Since they are such small dogs, people don't take them seriously until they get hurt. Minis are the same. This one is so cute. Excellent training video as usual.
So much seconded on the misunderstanding of small dogs. A friend of mine had a nervous, timid Pomeranian, and when she went out with him she had to be vigilant, keeping an eye on not so much him as on the people around. I have seen people squeal "CUUUUTE" and literally *swoop* at poor Red to pet him, and I was thinking "You idiots, don't you see he's growling and trying to hide behind his owner?" But they thought that a tiny, fluffy dog growling was cute!! Luckily my friend developed skills at backing such people off, so although Red snapped a few times he never bit anyone.
I just found your channel and I think it is great! I bought my first horse about three months ago, and he has some bad habits that I’m hoping to break. When I first started riding, my instructor put me on a Shetland pony mix, and I was back in the second grade I think. This pony, Pippa, was a little devil. She would constantly eat grass while I was trying to ride, and if I turned my back on her for even a moment, she’d bite me. Now, I rode this pony until I was in the 7th grade. I’m in high school now, and as I said, I bought my first horse a little while ago. Over the years that I rode Pippa, I was able to get her to behave a little bit better. My instructor, of course, had a huge part in it, but she couldn’t actually ride Pippa, as she is too tall. I am short and light, so I could ride Pippa for all those years, even though kids younger than me outgrew her. I was able to get her to stop diving down for grass, and while she would still bite, I could trust her not to try and bite my finger off, although she would toss her head whenever I would just rest my hand on her forehead. She knew that hiring was bad though, because whenever she would bite me and I’d wack her, she’d toss her head. I used to ride English dressage (I am thinking of changing up what I do with my new horse, but he’s on the older side.) and Pippa won me a championship in our region when I was in the 6th grade. And my last show, and my last time riding her, she got second place in the championship in 7th grade. I am so happy that I could bring her across that journey into a little dressage pony for little kids. I don’t ride at that barn anymore because it is too expensive, but my instructor came out two months ago to give me some tips on my new horse. I did go out there to get my stuff, and I hadn’t been out there in almost 5 months, so I was so happy to see Pippa and give her hugs. (The horse that I rode for a while after her was being leased, so he moved unfortunately) I wish I had given here more hugs that day that I visited her. This past Thursday,( just four days ago) she was acting weird, and my other instructor (the main one who owned Pippa was out of town across the country) realized that she was colicing (I can’t spell it 🙄 colic) She and a girl who was helping out (she trains horses) stayed to with her all night. They gave her an IV with medication in, and she had a seizure from it. She bounced back after the seizure but wasn’t getting better. The vet finally got out there and told them that she either needed surgery (which would he too expensive and the vet didn’t think that it would be good for her) or they have to put her down. They chose the hard decision to let Pippa run free. That little pony was only 12. I didn’t stop crying for two days. I’m lucky that I’ve been able to control my tears a little bit more. I will never forget that little pony. She taught me the good and bad of riding horses. She taught me almost everything I know about horses. I used to think that her being a brat was awful, and towards the end of me riding her, I’d break down into tears because I was so frustrated with her. But now I would give anything for her being a jerk. Of course, how I have my Welsh pony gelding to deal with, and he has quite the attitude for being in his late teens or early twenties. I went out and visited him yesterday. I couldn’t bear going out to see a horse for two days. But seeing him made me feel good, even if I don’t yet have a huge bond with him. Thank you for doing the work you do with horses. I’m going to be watching for videos! Fly high Pippa 🕊️
Excellent vid. Can almost feel the pony’s movements and my own responses in synch with Steve’s by about mid point. Am learning so much because it makes so much sense.
The video I watched was Steve work8ng with a big shire, Steve's head was at the withers. Then this video with the horses head at his hip. His need is to watch her feet but this little bitty thing is short, fluffy and broard. Makes it more difficult for him to use his usual cues. But regardless of size she has a horse brain. This owner is rather reasonable and has been trying to follow his videos.
IMO the lead was held too short and it was pulling her head up and in because Steve’s hand was higher than her head. He doesn’t usually hold big horses that close, does he? But excellent example that little horses have the same brain and behavior as big horses. Groundwork is groundwork and boundaries are boundaries.
Yes their is a big difference between a bite and a love nibble it’s like a Kiss their just showing their affection for you…. I’m a member of Main Chance, James French, the trust technique, born on the edge of London but lived in Devon, now live in Canada.
QUESTON please: When you're "disciplining" a horse, do you make eye contact the whole time, like when you were backing her up when she tried to bite you? Thank you in advance.
He always looks at their feet to get control and respect from them. He does not make eye contact with them. (Making eye contact is perceived as a threat, not as authority. Authority through self-assurance is the goal rather than authority through inducing fear.). You moving their feet makes you the alpha. He uses the act of moving the horse for discipline. If the horse acts up, he makes them move their feet - backing up, or circling him. Then he will make them release their hind end by moving their hind end sideways, making them cross their back legs in the process. That is automatically a ‘subservient’ action, since they cannot readily flee when their back legs are crossing, one in front of the other, while turning. After doing repetitive movement whenever they act up, the horse realizes how bored it will be to have to lunge circles yet again, and it chooses not to act in that way, the way that brings the unwanted activity.
Con respeto me dirijo al personal que atiende determinados animalitos, ellos luego sienten la violencia al mostrarles algo que usan los humanos para golpear y lojico nuestra defensiva;
I have a little girl just like her. When we are together which is every day of the week. All she wants to do is stand right next to me. We love each other deeply, really their mouth is the only way they have to communicate physically with us. She will grab my sleeve pull my arm in front of her, because she wants to lick my hand just like a dog does. Just like lipping she will give me a love nibble Not a Bite I’m ok with that because she loves me.
People tend not to take small ponies seriously. They need to stop laughing at their cuteness and acknowledge their dignity. I have had upwards of fifty Shetlands, Welsh and minis in my life. I respect them exactly.as I respect a big horse. And they respect me. Steve is doing the right thing.
Oh … I remember this little one … ahe reminded me of like the harmless white rabbit in Monty Python’s Holy Grail! 🙌🙏❤️🇨🇦🐎🍏🥕🐴🍎💕
Oops … she reminded …
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lol I just got one that looks a little bit like her and I’ve been told she doesn’t like being groomed on her side so I am taking a lot of information away with him working with her
You mean the Killer Rabbit???
@@doloresreynolds8145 The very same! 😂🤣😂
Mini horse breeder here. People need to stop treating thse horses like dogs and letting them geting away with things , and then they won't turn out like brats. Not one of mine kicks or bites.
People think miniature horses are cute and play with them. Treat them like a large horse .
@@GorgyPorgy65 well Since I have been breeding and training for over 40 years not to worry she is learning all about personal space as we speak
@@bethalvarez6956 Talking about people in general...who actually create these brats.
I am always impressed by the way Steve treats and speaks to young women; or women in general. He’s never patronizing or belittling. And none of it comes across as mansplaning ! Tonya and Charlotte have been wonderful role models for Steve.
Steve is kind beyond measure and patient as a saint. I am a retired trainer known for patience, but there are times I have wanted to scream GET OFF and take up golf!!!😂 NEVER DID but it crossed my mind. Steve would never do that.
She is so cute. What comes across to me is that she looks like she's enjoying pleasing you and that she's seems to enjoy team work.
I trained a little one like that to drive... Early on I was long lining her and just tripped, spooked her, I fell over and went body surfing 3 times round the football field with her pulling me just by the headcollar. Small but mighty.
(The pony ended up a fantastic reliable driver)
This little pony needs a big ball so shes not last in the pecking order, what a lovely little horse well done
That is a great idea
I never got along with ponies since one tried to bite my head off when I was a kid. Literally had to drop and roll out of the corral to get away! But you've just shown me that they can be taught too. Thanks!
Now to boost your ego. Your method of training is absolutely number One.
Compared with some I’ve seen in Canada or videos in the US which is verging on abuse of our four legged friends. Love towards them goes a long way.
Steve...I'm sorry, that was hilarious!!! You just got finished saying " I hope she does try to bite me." AND she followed your instruction! 😂
That cute little thing really has a mind of her own. At first, she was like, how dare you back me up. LOL.
I was waiting for that little pony to do something really naughty 😂😅too cute.
It's like chihuahuas. Since they are such small dogs, people don't take them seriously until they get hurt. Minis are the same. This one is so cute. Excellent training video as usual.
So much seconded on the misunderstanding of small dogs. A friend of mine had a nervous, timid Pomeranian, and when she went out with him she had to be vigilant, keeping an eye on not so much him as on the people around. I have seen people squeal "CUUUUTE" and literally *swoop* at poor Red to pet him, and I was thinking "You idiots, don't you see he's growling and trying to hide behind his owner?" But they thought that a tiny, fluffy dog growling was cute!! Luckily my friend developed skills at backing such people off, so although Red snapped a few times he never bit anyone.
I just found your channel and I think it is great! I bought my first horse about three months ago, and he has some bad habits that I’m hoping to break.
When I first started riding, my instructor put me on a Shetland pony mix, and I was back in the second grade I think. This pony, Pippa, was a little devil. She would constantly eat grass while I was trying to ride, and if I turned my back on her for even a moment, she’d bite me. Now, I rode this pony until I was in the 7th grade. I’m in high school now, and as I said, I bought my first horse a little while ago.
Over the years that I rode Pippa, I was able to get her to behave a little bit better. My instructor, of course, had a huge part in it, but she couldn’t actually ride Pippa, as she is too tall. I am short and light, so I could ride Pippa for all those years, even though kids younger than me outgrew her.
I was able to get her to stop diving down for grass, and while she would still bite, I could trust her not to try and bite my finger off, although she would toss her head whenever I would just rest my hand on her forehead. She knew that hiring was bad though, because whenever she would bite me and I’d wack her, she’d toss her head. I used to ride English dressage (I am thinking of changing up what I do with my new horse, but he’s on the older side.) and Pippa won me a championship in our region when I was in the 6th grade. And my last show, and my last time riding her, she got second place in the championship in 7th grade.
I am so happy that I could bring her across that journey into a little dressage pony for little kids. I don’t ride at that barn anymore because it is too expensive, but my instructor came out two months ago to give me some tips on my new horse.
I did go out there to get my stuff, and I hadn’t been out there in almost 5 months, so I was so happy to see Pippa and give her hugs. (The horse that I rode for a while after her was being leased, so he moved unfortunately)
I wish I had given here more hugs that day that I visited her. This past Thursday,( just four days ago) she was acting weird, and my other instructor (the main one who owned Pippa was out of town across the country) realized that she was colicing (I can’t spell it 🙄 colic) She and a girl who was helping out (she trains horses) stayed to with her all night. They gave her an IV with medication in, and she had a seizure from it. She bounced back after the seizure but wasn’t getting better. The vet finally got out there and told them that she either needed surgery (which would he too expensive and the vet didn’t think that it would be good for her) or they have to put her down. They chose the hard decision to let Pippa run free. That little pony was only 12. I didn’t stop crying for two days. I’m lucky that I’ve been able to control my tears a little bit more. I will never forget that little pony. She taught me the good and bad of riding horses. She taught me almost everything I know about horses. I used to think that her being a brat was awful, and towards the end of me riding her, I’d break down into tears because I was so frustrated with her. But now I would give anything for her being a jerk.
Of course, how I have my Welsh pony gelding to deal with, and he has quite the attitude for being in his late teens or early twenties. I went out and visited him yesterday. I couldn’t bear going out to see a horse for two days. But seeing him made me feel good, even if I don’t yet have a huge bond with him.
Thank you for doing the work you do with horses. I’m going to be watching for videos!
Fly high Pippa 🕊️
They can get away with things we would never accept from an average size pony or horse. She just so stinking adorable!!!❤️❤️❤️
Lol...seems tougher than the big uns. Steve is so patient
Excellent vid. Can almost feel the pony’s movements and my own responses in synch with Steve’s by about mid point. Am learning so much because it makes so much sense.
everyone I see with a horse that bites they give their horses a swipe! Steve has shown that being rough and nasty isn't necessary.
I also have a big 61.5 hand horse who loves me, and I know they will never kick me because of the love we have for each other.
I hope you meant 16.5:)?
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Yes to 16.5 hands. 61 hands that I think would be around the age of the dinosaurs
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It must be hard for she's the cutest thing ever ( I'd be hopeless) ❤
Hello from Indiana 🇺🇸! So sweet and beautiful ❤
The video I watched was Steve work8ng with a big shire, Steve's head was at the withers. Then this video with the horses head at his hip. His need is to watch her feet but this little bitty thing is short, fluffy and broard. Makes it more difficult for him to use his usual cues. But regardless of size she has a horse brain. This owner is rather reasonable and has been trying to follow his videos.
it's always funny how people will tolerate bad behaviour in little horses or dogs when they never would if it were big
Many minies are mistreated by people, and also kids, and I understand them quite frankly.
I found it easier to focus on Steve because the pony is white and tiny!
IMO the lead was held too short and it was pulling her head up and in because Steve’s hand was higher than her head. He doesn’t usually hold big horses that close, does he? But excellent example that little horses have the same brain and behavior as big horses. Groundwork is groundwork and boundaries are boundaries.
Wonderful clear helpful session. Thank you all!
I missed your end of video recap conclusion this time though.
carnivorous ponies. You just need that instant consequence. Well done Steve.
carnivorous horses are a myth tho if I remember my junior high greek mythology
Really she’s smart.! Of course he’s a great trainer. But she’s catching on quite well.
I get frustrated when people talk over Steve rather than listen to him.
The smallest are often the toughest. 😄❤️🇳🇴
Because I believe you are doing the best form of Training there is.
I don't think he is getting hurt. I just feel bad for the little guy
Yes I’m a subscriber
16.5 hands
Because I love animals and don’t want to see them snoozed.
What a shame! Ever seen an aggressive horse? Just poor baby😢
Poor baby 😢
Yes their is a big difference between a bite and a love nibble it’s like a Kiss their just showing their affection for you…. I’m a member of Main Chance, James French, the trust technique, born on the edge of London but lived in Devon, now live in Canada.
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QUESTON please: When you're "disciplining" a horse, do you make eye contact the whole time, like when you were backing her up when she tried to bite you? Thank you in advance.
He always looks at their feet to get control and respect from them. He does not make eye contact with them. (Making eye contact is perceived as a threat, not as authority. Authority through self-assurance is the goal rather than authority through inducing fear.). You moving their feet makes you the alpha. He uses the act of moving the horse for discipline. If the horse acts up, he makes them move their feet - backing up, or circling him. Then he will make them release their hind end by moving their hind end sideways, making them cross their back legs in the process. That is automatically a ‘subservient’ action, since they cannot readily flee when their back legs are crossing, one in front of the other, while turning. After doing repetitive movement whenever they act up, the horse realizes how bored it will be to have to lunge circles yet again, and it chooses not to act in that way, the way that brings the unwanted activity.
@@doloresreynolds8145 Very well put! Again, thank you. God bless.
She turned her head towards her that’s only affection.
What are shame the poor we thing was looking longingly at the grass on the way out. Does she get fresh grass? Or is she by herself in a stable
They said they are working in her paddock. I think shes in there frequently, its where she works and turns out.
Con respeto me dirijo al personal que atiende determinados animalitos, ellos luego sienten la violencia al mostrarles algo que usan los humanos para golpear y lojico nuestra defensiva;
I think when she drops her head at a run she is trying to pivot to go the other way. You stop that without even trying! 👏👏👏
I have a little girl just like her. When we are together which is every day of the week. All she wants to do is stand right next to me. We love each other deeply, really their mouth is the only way they have to communicate physically with us. She will grab my sleeve pull my arm in front of her, because she wants to lick my hand just like a dog does. Just like lipping she will give me a love nibble Not a Bite I’m ok with that because she loves me.
Avec un bélier sa risque d'être intéressant 😅
She acts a bit like a big doggie!
I'd rather a Great Dane
They should not be riding this pony, if they are 70-90lbs thts probs his limit poor animal
Too much talking behind the camera……
Nicht schön dieses Video. Hier fehlt jedes Verständniss für ein Pferd. Einfach nur schlimm. Wenn das Träining sein soll ??