How To Teach Your Horse The ‘Laydown' (Part 1) No Ropes/No Force

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  • čas přidán 17. 10. 2018
  • Please keep in mind that the "Laydown" is one of those tricks that takes longer to teach. The amount of time it takes for the horse to learn it is a BIG RANGE
    Part 1 shows you all the steps basically explained. This will show you what you're exactly looking for.
    Part 2 is being recorded to show the laydown start to finish!
    Part 3 will cover problems you may run into teaching the laydown.
    Remember, this trick may take awhile for your horse to learn, but if you keep working on it 5-10 minutes each day you're horse will get it sooner than later!
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Komentáře • 459

  • @sandrawhisler1545
    @sandrawhisler1545 Před 5 lety +351

    It is lovely to see a young person with such an excellent understanding of horse behavior and the patience and tact to apply it. Super Job.

    • @roseoverman1916
      @roseoverman1916 Před 3 lety +1

      You did really really really good I'm in good good job you did really good to charge your best you did really good

    • @roseoverman1916
      @roseoverman1916 Před 3 lety +1

      Your horses really it's really cute

    • @djkreigline
      @djkreigline Před rokem +1

      Djk35 😍🥰😍🥰💐🌹 are you single how old you are

  • @nightwebstables7264
    @nightwebstables7264 Před 5 lety +249

    I just gotta say the paints mane is GORGEOUS

  • @justhereforthe_comments8994
    @justhereforthe_comments8994 Před 5 lety +155

    I don’t know how you can have any dislikes on this video, they’re clearly uneducated people. I train dogs, and I’m actually looking to try a couple things with my horse. You’ve done everything great, showed the horse all the links in the chain and set them up to win. Fantastic trainer, and with those strategies you could train an mammal

    • @dariaharruff7025
      @dariaharruff7025 Před 6 měsíci

      not everyone likes to be forced to ride horses against their will

    • @dinasanchez-ex5gi
      @dinasanchez-ex5gi Před 10 dny +1

      Uneducated? Someone who starts name calling because others don’t agree with something you do has obviously not excelled past high school or you wouldn’t be training dogs. I think making any animal do tricks is unnatural and I did my undergrad at Columbia so I guess I’m uneducated too?

  • @thejumpingbaymare356
    @thejumpingbaymare356 Před 5 lety +68

    Nestle (My mare) is finally getting it! It's only been 2 days of working with her, and she is licking and chewing and already drawing her back feet closer and popping her legs! I am so proud of her and i just wanted to thank you for the info for the lay down! ❤🙂

  • @modzer627
    @modzer627 Před 5 lety +137

    Absolutely outstanding explanation, this is the best method I have come across by far!
    Using the horses natural lay down procedure they slowly understand what you ask and without force.
    Without using force they respect and trust you, (Or continue to rather) other then feel submitted to having to do it.
    A very good demonstration of pressure and release. Thank you!
    You must have some horses that would jump into the gates of hell with you; trust level with these techniques.

    • @skyrocketcoast219
      @skyrocketcoast219 Před 3 lety +2

      Oh yes indeed: best instructions !

    • @dariaharruff7025
      @dariaharruff7025 Před 6 měsíci

      i was forced into horses my mom wanted me to do what she wanted me to with horses im out im getting out of horses

  • @danielthomas3333
    @danielthomas3333 Před 5 lety +60

    The more I watch this video the more I admire her approach
    She should publish a training manual.
    She is also very well spoken

  • @JyttesTrailCamera
    @JyttesTrailCamera Před 4 lety +26

    You know, when I was 6 (in 1960) I got my first horse. He was stabled at a riding school outside of the city I lived in (in Denmark). All the horses were standing in stalls, tied in their halters, 24/7 when not being ridden, in other words up to 23 hours a day for some. That was considered normal, and I certainly didn't know any better. He was actually one of the lucky ones, because I got to take him with me for the summer to the country, and he'd spend his days in a grassy field with cows. When I think back on that, I feel ashamed on behalf of all of us.
    Now I watch people all over the world coming up with paddock paradises and what not, to improve the way their horses live (we can't all have 100 acres in the Mid-West), and I watch more and more young people like you, training horses with sense, sensibility, patience and understanding. It gives me some hope for the future of horses in this world.

    • @sidilicious11
      @sidilicious11 Před 3 lety +2

      You put that so well! Where I grew up we all rode with curb bits as kids( see all the old cowboy movies), very little training was needed for horses to give in to the constant threat of pain. Now people are training their horses with patience and love and riding bridless! That would have been unfathomable back then. So much progress has been made, so many talented younger trainiers willing to share their knowledge, like this young woman.

  • @Gr8Gait
    @Gr8Gait Před 5 lety +92

    Sam, very impressed with your skills not just with the horse but you explain it so well and with such calmness. Good job!

  • @johnburns7512
    @johnburns7512 Před 5 lety +37

    Beautiful work, from 68 year old horseman in wester Australia, keep it up you lovely girl

  • @Lilyk1564
    @Lilyk1564 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I cannot wait to train my 17h paint gelding to do this! he is so tall, and this would be really fun to teach

  • @larkluvshorses7631
    @larkluvshorses7631 Před 5 lety +20

    I just achieved the lay down with one of my horses using the method you show here! It really works! Thank you!

  • @danielthomas3333
    @danielthomas3333 Před 5 lety +28

    This young lady has an excellent understanding of training principles. She has a very intelligent and perceptive approach.

  • @iare07
    @iare07 Před 3 lety +3

    I really liked how both the horses in this bideo remain calm and concentrated throughout the whole time. No resistance. Also, the appear to be really comfortable on the ground.

  • @danielthomas3333
    @danielthomas3333 Před 5 lety +9

    She obviously understands Pavlovian conditioning. I’m in awe of her understanding.

  • @dianaolson3510
    @dianaolson3510 Před 4 lety +14

    This is the first time I have ever ever commented on a CZcams video and its because I was so impressed. Very good video! Not a lot of jabbering. Easy to understand instruction for me as a person and great step by step breakdown to help the horse understand. Aware of what is good and natural for the horse, etc., etc. Nice job young lady.

  • @justnd0257
    @justnd0257 Před 4 lety +4

    This is so much nicer then the rope version. I've never liked the idea of tying the horses leg so they get imbalanced and lay down. It doesn't teach them anything and could potentially hurt them if done wrong. I also imagine it could make them panic or feel unconfident. This seems like a much kinder and more beneficial way to teach them to lay down.

  • @mckennabokhoven7566
    @mckennabokhoven7566 Před 5 lety +14

    This is honestly such a beautiful and humane way to teach her horse this. Thank you so much for this! Wonderful work!

  • @jessbullock2690
    @jessbullock2690 Před 4 lety +1

    I have been searching FOREVER for videos to teach me how to teach the lay down not just the end result of it. You are a wonderful horseman. Thank you!

  • @emmaheesakkers9118
    @emmaheesakkers9118 Před 5 lety +31

    i am going to try this for the next couple of weeks on my welsh pony. I'm so exited to train him more! (he can already stretch both feet and shake his head.

  • @mary_2637
    @mary_2637 Před 5 lety +28

    I need part 2!!!!!

  • @cnahorses
    @cnahorses Před rokem +3

    I watched this 10+ times. I learned so much each time!! Thank you so much 🙌 I have never seen it broken down like this 😊

  • @alisataylor9112
    @alisataylor9112 Před 2 lety +3

    Just found this video,and what a pleasure it was to watch how you worked with your horses, there is a gentleness and level of understanding and intuition that some people just have with horses,it is a blessed gift,and you my dear, certainly have it 🥰 what a joy and blessing your horses are to you,and you to them!

  • @GypsyEquestrian
    @GypsyEquestrian Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you for posting this video! I love your gentleness and how your method focusses on their natural inclination to lay down. Thanks!

  • @tiaran83
    @tiaran83 Před 5 lety +6

    I love how humane this method was! It’s so gentle yet firm!

    • @dariaharruff7025
      @dariaharruff7025 Před 3 lety

      That's all it is horse training dictatorship I hate it

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 Před 5 lety +2

    Wonderful training video!

  • @msedaviss
    @msedaviss Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely outstanding explanation. I am a beginner and still trying to understand A LOT about horses, my horse, care and health. Your video is so easy to understand and gave me confidence that I can achieve my goals. You also gave me some ideas how to set up my round pen and paddocks. Thank you so much. I was ready to subscribe to your video the moment you started to talk. I look forward to more lessons from you. Thank you young lady. Superb job.

  • @lisaashtonjones
    @lisaashtonjones Před 4 lety +4

    I loved the softness and how clearly it was broken down and explained to the horse - and it was explained very well. We can really see the releases and how quick and light they are, and the horses are so relaxed in their lessons. Part 2 please

  • @TK-gm1qp
    @TK-gm1qp Před 5 lety +9

    Great job! Nice approach and retreat! Always rewarding the slightest try!

  • @Delete1645
    @Delete1645 Před 4 lety +8

    That’s! You are so helpful! Your tutorials are amazing! I just recently taught one of my horses to Lie down.

  • @skyrocketcoast219
    @skyrocketcoast219 Před 3 lety +3

    Started the steps on my Little mare: she has head down now plus tapping on belly... and right front hoof lifting.. will continue your great instructions for the rest of steps.. no worries ..lots of fun too
    . Much appreciated !

  • @katharinagrobongardt2231
    @katharinagrobongardt2231 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for this video, you explained it very well and you made it look so easy.

  • @larrysullivan6536
    @larrysullivan6536 Před 5 lety +3

    Brilliant well explained love her x

  • @tomasadikeman1136
    @tomasadikeman1136 Před 5 lety +2

    Very good video!! I love how you explain each step very well. Can't wait to see the next video!!😊🐎👌

  • @suespike381
    @suespike381 Před 5 lety +11

    Excellent video, very helpful. You are a wonderful trainer (of horses and humans).

  • @jamiepennock546
    @jamiepennock546 Před 5 lety +2

    This is so amazing! Lynx was very willing for you!

  • @ceci.lia543
    @ceci.lia543 Před 4 lety +2

    I have never seen a tutorial done so well, I'm officially a huge fan of yours

  • @mat.se57
    @mat.se57 Před rokem

    To see a little human work and train with such a big and powerful animal is amazing! Well done 👍

  • @erinmac4144
    @erinmac4144 Před 5 lety +1

    Love your method can't wait for the next videos

  • @pennycrosby7637
    @pennycrosby7637 Před 5 lety +7

    Excellent..Thank you

  • @Hantarrrrr
    @Hantarrrrr Před 5 lety +3

    Fabulous horsemanship! Wow, I learned so much from this. Thank you!

  • @izziyergler6752
    @izziyergler6752 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this method! Thank you for this video

  • @farahataii5290
    @farahataii5290 Před 5 lety +4

    Wow I loved this approach to the down, and I will certainly be trying it with my own boy soon. Thank you for such an in-depth explanation

  • @comfyfamily9115
    @comfyfamily9115 Před 3 lety +2

    U really helped me with my horse called Romeo he a Welsh but not like the rest now he knows how to lay but now is comfortable and he knows he can get up if he wants Xxx

  • @corinneyoung8166
    @corinneyoung8166 Před 4 lety +2

    You're brilliant, so talented, and empathetic, thank you, and go girl !

  • @mackenziewood2586
    @mackenziewood2586 Před 4 lety +2

    Can’t wait to try this on my boy!

  • @bryanfarcus4958
    @bryanfarcus4958 Před rokem +1

    Very well explained. thanks for sharing!

  • @youtube_distractions
    @youtube_distractions Před 5 lety +3

    This is so helpful, thank you!😊💞

  • @forceactionindevelopment

    Way to go chicky! Love this. Very gentle and kind.

  • @julieroberts1604
    @julieroberts1604 Před 3 lety

    I love videos that break it down and explain it like this one does. Well done.

  • @marleenjohnston2982
    @marleenjohnston2982 Před rokem

    Excellent presentation!!

  • @keithtaylor6069
    @keithtaylor6069 Před 4 lety +1

    As always, such good stuff,. Thank you

  • @chrissanta6091
    @chrissanta6091 Před 3 lety

    Superb, simple calm centered, all in once

  • @meghanlongua625
    @meghanlongua625 Před 4 měsíci

    This is super helpful. I love that your techniques are all about communicating with the horse in a way they understand instead of forcing them into it in your way. I also love the release. It's so important to have a release or a break when the horse does the right thing!!

  • @katgenykgmailcom
    @katgenykgmailcom Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Sam! I just subscribed to your channel today. You seem like an amazing trainer and I am excited to learn from you.

  • @nienkevanmaaren4581
    @nienkevanmaaren4581 Před 4 lety +3

    Wow 😍i was looking for a good methode for my horse to learn her to lay down and i think this is actually gonna work. Thank you❤️

  • @Ljhay777
    @Ljhay777 Před 7 měsíci

    I love those horses, so gorgeous. You are also doing an amazing job with their training and have great understanding!

  • @ostarasloom7205
    @ostarasloom7205 Před 2 lety +1

    This is excellent! Thank you!

  • @autumnstrid2337
    @autumnstrid2337 Před 4 lety +1

    I haven't started doing this yet but I'm determined to teach this to my horse. Thanks for the video 😄

  • @oliviaberger6778
    @oliviaberger6778 Před 5 lety +3

    this is obviously the method that im going to use :D Great Job!!!!!

  • @vicki4370
    @vicki4370 Před měsícem

    Wonderful instruction. Brilliant. Love your work. Bless. ❤

  • @lilyrock1929
    @lilyrock1929 Před 3 lety

    I am so happy that people like this still exist. I am buying a mare right now that I have been riding for the past year in lessons, I actually almost lost because she was going to be sold to Texas. No I am excited to teach her the lay down, mostly to teach her that she can be calm since she was abused at 3-5

  • @theological7150
    @theological7150 Před 3 lety

    wow ,i got to say i am continually blown away by mainly horsey girls on youtube that seem to have a spiritual connection with these majestic animals we love ,and get them to do what seems the impossible with an 500k animal that can literally spook for nothing ,in order to do these things they have to completely trust you i been riding all my life and realise how little i know about horses when i see these vids ,but they inspire me to try and learn more .today free lunged first time and it made me see how much my girl knows my voice and trusts me and how my and her behaviour and body language is the way we communicate ,i wish i had someone to teach me more when i am with my horse ,for now youtube will do thanks Sam you arev super cool

  • @MillerRanchArizona
    @MillerRanchArizona Před 4 lety +1

    Perfect start

  • @mayahernandez5257
    @mayahernandez5257 Před 5 lety

    I really like this method, without ropes or treats. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rameshkawade7574
    @rameshkawade7574 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful sharing technically

  • @gemcanyonproductions5660
    @gemcanyonproductions5660 Před 5 lety +5

    Great job with this training video. You have an excellent way of describing it making it very understandable.
    When will you put part 2 video up that you described? Looking forward to it.

  • @hyderabadhorseridingschool8655

    Very nice training....

  • @LivingHorses
    @LivingHorses Před 5 lety +1

    WOW! Thank you for such an indepth and clear explanation, showing the breakdown of steps involved. Too often things are shown and demonstrated with horses that just do what is going to be expected, without showing horses that are actually learning, or don;t demonstrate the importance of the reward throughout.
    :-)

  • @richardlucero5531
    @richardlucero5531 Před 3 lety

    Young one.....you are a QUEEN IN ALL N TRAINING OF THE BEST

  • @redshorse
    @redshorse Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent

  • @brigittedecuyper5549
    @brigittedecuyper5549 Před 3 lety +1

    I greatly enjoyed your video (well, videos...) and find them very motivating. it creates a nice change of routine for a horse in training and makes us bond better. We are far from the 'finished product' but every day is a step into the (hopefully) right direction .Congratulations on your excellent working ethics !

  • @rimoriaxithryl
    @rimoriaxithryl Před rokem +1

    Okay so I just found your video and I am already motivated to try step one with my 26 years old Icelandic 😍 (If only for him to relax his head and neck) Love how you explain every single tiny step!

  • @suzanneyorkville
    @suzanneyorkville Před 5 lety +1

    you communicate very well to us humans and I love how you interact with your horses

  • @ahbarrelracing338
    @ahbarrelracing338 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful you are a wonderful horse trainer thanks

  • @Nautical_Parsnip
    @Nautical_Parsnip Před 5 lety +94

    In order to teach a horse you must first understand the horse.

    • @NoNo-ei9el
      @NoNo-ei9el Před 5 lety +5

      Twilightwolf me and my horse had a conection since yesterday finallyyyy but my bestfriend wants to buy it 😓 NOW

    • @finvodahmindovahkiin1875
      @finvodahmindovahkiin1875 Před 4 lety +1

      Walk with the Shadows, friend.

    • @Wolfgodmak
      @Wolfgodmak Před 3 lety +1

      Get to know the horse, introductions, find out dos and donts and establish that bond of comfort abilities

    • @dariaharruff7025
      @dariaharruff7025 Před 3 lety

      Well I'm not doing that until bits are outlawed

    • @cedarhatt5991
      @cedarhatt5991 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dariaharruff7025 gudonu

  • @Ruby92222
    @Ruby92222 Před 4 lety

    Wow this is the best and easiest video I have found! Please continue doing videos I love watching you!!

  • @benitascott3533
    @benitascott3533 Před rokem

    Brilliant Sam, thankyou! Can't wait to try your method!! You have lovely ability to articulate, demonstrate and teach; and clearly, excellent Horse handling skills. Can't wait to watch & try some of yore liberty exercises.

  • @equiidiana
    @equiidiana Před 3 lety +1

    thank youu for your time! I cant wait to try this trick~
    (i had this videos in my watch later list for YEARS and I finally watched it xd)

  • @JillMobley
    @JillMobley Před 5 lety +3

    Very nice video. I am looking forward to parts 2 & 3. My horse gathers his hind legs, pops his knees, then just stands there. Sometimes he will paw. I now try to be standing near him when he rolls after a ride so he will be confident with my presence. Looking forward to more tips! Thank you for posting.

  • @lauraallen3793
    @lauraallen3793 Před 5 lety +1

    I have been working on this for weeks on my mom's mare and its awesome! She does every single step but is too shy to lay down quite yet. So cute to see her drop her head and flick her back legs when i just bow to her!

  • @camimarques
    @camimarques Před 4 lety

    This is amazing!! I really hope to be able to do this

  • @brendaacton9723
    @brendaacton9723 Před 5 lety +1

    very explanatory thank you

  • @n0one139
    @n0one139 Před 4 lety +1

    That was SO cool, I think 8m going to try that. THANK YOU

  • @stewt.8292
    @stewt.8292 Před 5 lety +4

    Hi my name is Addie and I'm on my brothers account 😂😂 but I have a mini horse and I already taught him to bow and rear on command . I'm trying to teach him to lay down and this is SO HELPFUL THANK U !!!!!😝😝😝

  • @bryanbertram8346
    @bryanbertram8346 Před 5 lety +1

    Fine work

  • @ninaleuvelingtjeenk887

    Great explenation! Thank you!

  • @The_mare_stare
    @The_mare_stare Před 3 lety +2

    Holy mane! Beautiful

  • @kathywilliams5732
    @kathywilliams5732 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! Can’t wait for warmer, dryer weather. My mare will be nervous and resist going down at first but she’s so willing that I think she adapt and enjoy it. S

  • @sierrasar4083
    @sierrasar4083 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this method

  • @ellieprentiss8782
    @ellieprentiss8782 Před 3 lety

    This video is super helpful! I just got a horse and I want to work with him on this. Thank you for the slow talking too.😁

  • @fermingutierrez4118
    @fermingutierrez4118 Před 4 lety

    Great video, thank you!

  • @cathyholt1035
    @cathyholt1035 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm watching your videos cuz they are easy and simple I should have started this in my 17 cuz I wanted to be a horse training I'm in my forties now I don't know if I ever be able to be a paid horse trainer but what I do know is I'll be able to train my own horses so thank you for putting us on CZcams and showing me gentle ways to train my horses

  • @avaramsay7288
    @avaramsay7288 Před 4 lety +1

    Thx so much! I am gonna try it with my horse warrior tomorrow

  • @wolfbrother4395
    @wolfbrother4395 Před 4 lety

    This is amazing. I learned so much. Thank you :)

  • @amandavarall581
    @amandavarall581 Před 3 lety

    Nicely explained

  • @tammyburke9453
    @tammyburke9453 Před 2 měsíci

    great video

  • @branwenclay6820
    @branwenclay6820 Před 4 lety

    That was an excellent video xx

  • @hopehollingsworth-venezian2080

    It was my first time watching, I am totally amazed watching and listening to you. A lot of horse trainers on CZcams are loud and hyper. I will definitely be slam watching all your videos.😁😁😁😁

  • @zoeeaststream3415
    @zoeeaststream3415 Před 4 lety

    Omg thank you!!! I’m gonna try this ❤️

  • @DeniseBicca
    @DeniseBicca Před 4 lety

    Sooo good your vídeo. Helped me a Lot. Thanks you from Brazil!