Speaking about body language... my horses sometimes seem to act up when other people are around but it’s really my fault because my body language changes and I don’t even realize I’m doing it and they get confused. So I have to be aware and make sure I’m giving them clear signals.
I don't think I'll ever be able to give up my pink halter, but I have to say your videos have helped me. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
Excellent video, Rick. I remember learning about that Visual Cliff experiment. Some babies even accidentally backed onto the plexiglass over the "deep" side, but even though they'd already tested it out, they still refused to crawl over the "deep" side once they were looking at it. Also, the Visual Cliff experiment was repeated with baby animals. Most mammals were similar to the human babies: they feared falling into the "deep" end. But rats had no problem with the cliff, because they mainly rely on their whiskers instead of their eyesight. And the baby turtles actually *chose* the "deep" side!
Best way to end my day with my three horsey faves 😀 Awww another great video - thanks mean ole dad - LOVE the pic of the boys at the end - dear wise ole Mr T is just too darn handsome for words and as for Hollywood could really see him prancing on the red carpet lol...Buddy. ..Mr T....Dad...you are THE BEST 💙 💙 💙
That picture of the dude and his wife, where one should guess the expression. I saw joy from the very first second. BUT when you said that he wasn't happy, I was like. I must be wrong... You had no base for your argument, I just took it to heart. This kinda gave me a clue... I'll wake up now! ;)
Great information. It is like my coworker told me that she can finally afford to take her 6 month old puppy to Dog Obedient School to get rid of some bad habits it had. I couldn't help myself and said, You do know that Dog Obedient School is for the human, not the dog, right? She paused a few seconds too long and then said, Oh yeah, I know that. I followed with, Yep, it is the same when you have kids or a spouse. I think I went too far with that one. :-)
Thankyou...really good .When. I've tried to explain some of these principles to horsey friends and tried to explain the way I approach things with my mare...I just got laughed at....doesn't bother me as my girls well being is the most important.I really enjoy the phycology and really getting to know how my Izzy thinks....it's the best part of the privilege of working and owning a horse.
Since Buddy got loose in a recent video, we will have to watch close to see if he tries to get loose again. Will he ALWAYS try? Interesting about the baby. We learn so much from you. Thx Rick.
This is so d@mn interesting. I was very familiar with Pavlov's work from high school, psychology class. But all the horse info is totally new to me and fascinating to me, so thank you for doing this!
Hi, Rick. Im sorry for spelling mistakes if I make them. Croatian is my native language. I have psihology classes in my law highschool and I was wondering if I can use your video for my presentation on studying. Im gonna get 1 or F in grading sistem you know cause psyhologist is so strict. No one got more than C. I was thinking of using your video as a help to explaing classical conditioning. Most people in my class have medium to low English knowlage so I would translate you to Croatian. I dont whant to use your video in my class if you dont whant to so Im asking you if I can.
I love your videos. My wife has had horses from childhood; I have never been around horses, only dogs. Now we have four horses and I am trying to figure out horse behavior. (NOT the same as dogs) I feel they see I don't know crap and they do take advantage of me sometimes probably cause I am an animal lover probably too lenient. But I would rather be too easy until I know the correct way of doing things. I told my wife that her new mare will purposely move in front of me and stop directly in front of me blocking my way when we are both walking together in a pasture. She thinks I am delusional and said I'm probably misunderstanding her. Today she did it three different times within 30 minutes! My gut feeling is the mare is purposely blocking my way because she is trying to be more dominant than me. It happened three times today and all three times I just walked around her. Now I am thinking this is probably wrong and I should have just kept moving forward and slowly pushing her out of my way. If my Doberman was doing this I would simply continue to move forward and I know my dog would move. It just is a little different with a 1,200 lb horse. They are soooo much bigger than me! I am a big guy but they do overwhelm me because they could crush me like a bug! Thanks, 57 year old Horse Newbie!
lol normal behavior for horses, it could affection could want you to groom or pet, could be showing dominance, could be playing games horses like to play, my horse buddy does that all the time.
Thanks for reply, good to know your "Buddy" does that to you. I don't feel aggression from her. Maybe she simply wants me to stop and pet her... maybe just attention like you say. Next time she does it, will stop and pet her & try to figure it out... Thanks.
There's actually a condition that causes horses to never develop their night vision. Forget what causes it, but I believe it is called Night Blindness.
Oh my gosh, thanks Rick. This was probably one of the most useful videos that you have ever done. I will learn to like today thank you. I can tell it took a lot to prepare for it.
That's better school for life, than what you actually got to learn in school. I dont think i have to know what is pi anymore, accept back in my school time.
I used to volunteer at an equine therapy place for special needs children, but I stopped because I saw so much of what I now understand is learned helplessness in their horses (the bad kind). Since the horses learned to ignore so much because of all the inconsistent cues from their special needs riders and handlers alike, the ignorant owners resorted to stud chains, big bits, etc. just to get them to move. Poor horses had such a dulled and tired look in their eyes :(
I know what you mean. It's the same with lesson horses that are kept for beginners. They never know what to expect or what to do as everytime they are ridden its by a completely different person with a different level of skill and very different and sometimes contradictory way of communicating. Some people get scared and pull back when the horse responds to their cue, some people allow the horse to ignore certain cues all together and some people don't hold back when it comes to disciplining a horse that does not respond. So that makes the horse very reluctant to do anything at all because he can never be sure if it's the right or wrong thing to do. So what's the solution? Bit burrs, nosebands, tie downs and lunging whips ofcourse. And thats what they do everyday for the next 15 years of their life until they're crippled. What a hopelessly bleak existence.
That's too bad that their program was like that. We have a couple in our area and allegedly they give the horses breaks from therapy and also refreshers in training, which is good if they actually do that.
Even though Buddy has been tied to many things that he can't drag around, I bet you dollars to doughnuts that if you tied him to a cheap lawn chair, it wont take him long to figure out he can move it because Buddy has to test everything! He's smart. "Can I move this or not? Can I get out of this, or not?"
That was a really nice video I really enjoyed the way you described everything and I found it to be very educational. I wish more people watched your videos!!
Your description of horses adjusting to light change reminds me of trying to drive a military vehicle with NVGs in low light or around other white-light vehicles...risky, confusing and dangerous. Good video.
Really helpful Rick. I have only been watching your youtube channel for a couple weeks, but I have been able to absorb so much information in a short period of time. Much appreciated Sir, I use the same technique when dealing with my grandchildren, 😂😂
Love this one! Right up my alley! I’ll be looking for more like this if I can find them. Lol there is so much in dog psychology that make it so easy to train them. People don’t understand that it’s never the dogs problem it’s always the human doesn’t understand what it’s asking the dog to do. As it seems to be with horses as well I’m finding out. The human is the only animal that tries to change what it does or how other humans view it. It’s the only animal that will lie or cheat or steal to change its appearance to other humans or animals to get away with whatever it is that it thinks will put it above the other human or animal. It’s the only animal that has pride in taking advantage over its own kind.
A really informative and educational video Rick. You should have been a teacher. Loved seeing the boys at the end of the video. They are really beautiful. Enjoy your day!
Why do you think buddy and mr T were facing the way they were when they were lying Down ? To not face the sun 🌞 To see towards the house how do they decide?
I used to volunteer at a horse therapy center for kids who are special needs they had a horse they would tie up in a certain way so that when it pulled cause it was scarred he could run off I never felt safe with that because they said it happened alot and that horse would end up trying to lay down with children on his back I left that place because I didn't want to deal with that
That is interesting about the picture of the couple. I at first glance thought the man had a drink in his hand and was laughing. And I thought the look on the women’s face should that once again she was embarrassed by her drunk husband’s behavior!
Hi Rick I like your videos this is a very interesting one I know this is old but I’ve been on a binge watching your videos and I was wondering in how people teach a horse to ground tie If you or anyone has an answer I’d love to hear it Thank you for your knowledge and time Much love from a stupid human in Australia
I'm newer too and playing catch up when I can too. I wish I could help you, but I have only ridden a horse once in my entire life :0 so I am totally clueless. I hope you get your answer and all the best to you and your horse! I'm sure you will do a great job because the love is there
#askRick I saw an ad right before this video for a new product called Booma Rein and it is supposed to keep the reins from going over the horse's head and close to the saddle while giving the horse free head and the ability to graze if the horse so chooses. I'm wondering what you think about this idea and if it would be a good product to have
Rick how do I contact you, I need some advice and your the best straight to the point person I'm willing to ask. And no I am not a barn witch, or troll I can't stand people who are like that.
Monkey Phoenix well it's not really related to what he's talking about in the video it was that's why I didn't want to ask and I'm kind of afraid it'll make me sound like an idiot...
Dogs, children, horses -- all need consistency. I think few people are mentally stable enough to be consistent with them.
The one dislike on this video was from the horse tied to the chair at the beginning
I’m very proud to see that there are no hate comments, inappropriate, or false facts in any of the comments. It’s really nice to see no hate comments.
Speaking about body language... my horses sometimes seem to act up when other people are around but it’s really my fault because my body language changes and I don’t even realize I’m doing it and they get confused. So I have to be aware and make sure I’m giving them clear signals.
I don't think I'll ever be able to give up my pink halter, but I have to say your videos have helped me. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
"Use your brain for more than a damn helmet holder." LMAO!
Rick you should have been my psychology teacher in college. Would be better then the one I paid for. I did fine but most of my classmates did not.
Excellent video, Rick.
I remember learning about that Visual Cliff experiment. Some babies even accidentally backed onto the plexiglass over the "deep" side, but even though they'd already tested it out, they still refused to crawl over the "deep" side once they were looking at it.
Also, the Visual Cliff experiment was repeated with baby animals. Most mammals were similar to the human babies: they feared falling into the "deep" end. But rats had no problem with the cliff, because they mainly rely on their whiskers instead of their eyesight. And the baby turtles actually *chose* the "deep" side!
Best way to end my day with my three horsey faves 😀 Awww another great video - thanks mean ole dad - LOVE the pic of the boys at the end - dear wise ole Mr T is just too darn handsome for words and as for Hollywood could really see him prancing on the red carpet lol...Buddy. ..Mr T....Dad...you are THE BEST 💙 💙 💙
That picture of the dude and his wife, where one should guess the expression. I saw joy from the very first second. BUT when you said that he wasn't happy, I was like. I must be wrong... You had no base for your argument, I just took it to heart. This kinda gave me a clue... I'll wake up now! ;)
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Great information. It is like my coworker told me that she can finally afford to take her 6 month old puppy to Dog Obedient School to get rid of some bad habits it had. I couldn't help myself and said, You do know that Dog Obedient School is for the human, not the dog, right? She paused a few seconds too long and then said, Oh yeah, I know that. I followed with, Yep, it is the same when you have kids or a spouse. I think I went too far with that one. :-)
Thankyou...really good .When. I've tried to explain some of these principles to horsey friends and tried to explain the way I approach things with my mare...I just got laughed at....doesn't bother me as my girls well being is the most important.I really enjoy the phycology and really getting to know how my Izzy thinks....it's the best part of the privilege of working and owning a horse.
Since Buddy got loose in a recent video, we will have to watch close to see if he tries to get loose again. Will he ALWAYS try? Interesting about the baby. We learn so much from you. Thx Rick.
Fascinating stuff. I'm happy to see you put all of this in one place. :) Thanks!
- A fellow friend to horses
I love you Rick! Good video. Hearing that story about the police dog and even barking lol made me laugh big time😄😂
This is a good video. You've clearly presented what you want the listener to understand and why. You've also presented an actionable goal. Thank you.
Fantastic video, thank you Rick always learning something from you! Wish more people would take the time to learn about horses and their own horse.
Tiny children should never be alone with ANY animal. Have we become so vapid that this must be explained?
This is so d@mn interesting. I was very familiar with Pavlov's work from high school, psychology class. But all the horse info is totally new to me and fascinating to me, so thank you for doing this!
Hi, Rick. Im sorry for spelling mistakes if I make them. Croatian is my native language. I have psihology classes in my law highschool and I was wondering if I can use your video for my presentation on studying. Im gonna get 1 or F in grading sistem you know cause psyhologist is so strict. No one got more than C. I was thinking of using your video as a help to explaing classical conditioning. Most people in my class have medium to low English knowlage so I would translate you to Croatian. I dont whant to use your video in my class if you dont whant to so Im asking you if I can.
sure use away.. :)
So true. Sorta like elephants and chains
I love your videos.
My wife has had horses from childhood; I have never been around horses, only dogs. Now we have four horses and I am trying to figure out horse behavior. (NOT the same as dogs) I feel they see I don't know crap and they do take advantage of me sometimes probably cause I am an animal lover probably too lenient. But I would rather be too easy until I know the correct way of doing things.
I told my wife that her new mare will purposely move in front of me and stop directly in front of me blocking my way when we are both walking together in a pasture. She thinks I am delusional and said I'm probably misunderstanding her. Today she did it three different times within 30 minutes! My gut feeling is the mare is purposely blocking my way because she is trying to be more dominant than me. It happened three times today and all three times I just walked around her. Now I am thinking this is probably wrong and I should have just kept moving forward and slowly pushing her out of my way.
If my Doberman was doing this I would simply continue to move forward and I know my dog would move. It just is a little different with a 1,200 lb horse. They are soooo much bigger than me! I am a big guy but they do overwhelm me because they could crush me like a bug! Thanks, 57 year old Horse Newbie!
lol normal behavior for horses, it could affection could want you to groom or pet, could be showing dominance, could be playing games horses like to play, my horse buddy does that all the time.
Thanks for reply, good to know your "Buddy" does that to you. I don't feel aggression from her. Maybe she simply wants me to stop and pet her... maybe just attention like you say. Next time she does it, will stop and pet her & try to figure it out... Thanks.
I had no idea horses had night vision! I guess itd make sense as they'd need to run from predators at any time.
There's actually a condition that causes horses to never develop their night vision. Forget what causes it, but I believe it is called Night Blindness.
Your videos are always so interesting!!.
Wow... another effin awesome video! Thank you so much for taking the time to help educate us.
Oh my gosh, thanks Rick. This was probably one of the most useful videos that you have ever done. I will learn to like today thank you. I can tell it took a lot to prepare for it.
Intesting, I love just listening to you
That's better school for life, than what you actually got to learn in school. I dont think i have to know what is pi anymore, accept back in my school time.
I love peach pi
oh hahah
love your understanding. you help me think more clearly about my horses. Beautiful picture!
Really simple to understand thanks
very nice video rick very helpful I was wondering which book edition do you have? Hell if you keep this up I might refer you as professor Rick.
this was kind of fascinating
Amazing stuff Rick, so mind opening
I used to volunteer at an equine therapy place for special needs children, but I stopped because I saw so much of what I now understand is learned helplessness in their horses (the bad kind). Since the horses learned to ignore so much because of all the inconsistent cues from their special needs riders and handlers alike, the ignorant owners resorted to stud chains, big bits, etc. just to get them to move. Poor horses had such a dulled and tired look in their eyes :(
Sad! I have wondered about such things.
Yeah, and the horses get labeled as "lazy", "moody", and "naughty" by the stupid humans who have no idea that they're the cause of the behaviour.
I know what you mean.
It's the same with lesson horses that are kept for beginners. They never know what to expect or what to do as everytime they are ridden its by a completely different person with a different level of skill and very different and sometimes contradictory way of communicating. Some people get scared and pull back when the horse responds to their cue, some people allow the horse to ignore certain cues all together and some people don't hold back when it comes to disciplining a horse that does not respond.
So that makes the horse very reluctant to do anything at all because he can never be sure if it's the right or wrong thing to do. So what's the solution? Bit burrs, nosebands, tie downs and lunging whips ofcourse. And thats what they do everyday for the next 15 years of their life until they're crippled. What a hopelessly bleak existence.
That's too bad that their program was like that. We have a couple in our area and allegedly they give the horses breaks from therapy and also refreshers in training, which is good if they actually do that.
Even though Buddy has been tied to many things that he can't drag around, I bet you dollars to doughnuts that if you tied him to a cheap lawn chair, it wont take him long to figure out he can move it because Buddy has to test everything! He's smart. "Can I move this or not? Can I get out of this, or not?"
Very true. His horses are very intelligent, very very good owner!
That was a really nice video I really enjoyed the way you described everything and I found it to be very educational. I wish more people watched your videos!!
Your description of horses adjusting to light change reminds me of trying to drive a military vehicle with NVGs in low light or around other white-light vehicles...risky, confusing and dangerous. Good video.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equine_vision#Color_vision
Very informative video! Thanks, Rick!
Really helpful Rick. I have only been watching your youtube channel for a couple weeks, but I have been able to absorb so much information in a short period of time. Much appreciated Sir, I use the same technique when dealing with my grandchildren, 😂😂
Love this one! Right up my alley! I’ll be looking for more like this if I can find them. Lol there is so much in dog psychology that make it so easy to train them. People don’t understand that it’s never the dogs problem it’s always the human doesn’t understand what it’s asking the dog to do. As it seems to be with horses as well I’m finding out.
The human is the only animal that tries to change what it does or how other humans view it. It’s the only animal that will lie or cheat or steal to change its appearance to other humans or animals to get away with whatever it is that it thinks will put it above the other human or animal. It’s the only animal that has pride in taking advantage over its own kind.
Great instructional.👍
that first picture is hilarious and sad, opposite things in my brain makes my nose bleed thanks a lot Rick
Cool informative video
thanks
Watching this during lockdown
A really informative and educational video Rick. You should have been a teacher. Loved seeing the boys at the end of the video. They are really beautiful. Enjoy your day!
Thank you for the excellet psychology lesson, Mr. Gore.
Fun video! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
F ig.. 11-1 That's not a Shake, that's a Sundae!
I love these videos! Great stuff *:D
great video ... again ;P
Great video Rick!👊
thx for sharing your knowledge, and trying to educate us stupid people (couldn't agree more), love from belgium
Horses pushed to the extreme and get revenge against stupid humans. Do a video on that one Rick it has so good video
Why do you think buddy and mr T were facing the way they were when they were lying Down ? To not face the sun 🌞 To see towards the house how do they decide?
Rick gives the answer to your question about why they're facing the way they are in the video.
Thanks for the information...
hi rick
Awesome Video!
People use learned helplessness on each other,
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Peace
I used to volunteer at a horse therapy center for kids who are special needs they had a horse they would tie up in a certain way so that when it pulled cause it was scarred he could run off I never felt safe with that because they said it happened alot and that horse would end up trying to lay down with children on his back I left that place because I didn't want to deal with that
Rachel Cone not good lessons for kids nor horse 😑
I saw the young lady first, blinked, then saw the old lady.
That is interesting about the picture of the couple. I at first glance thought the man had a drink in his hand and was laughing. And I thought the look on the women’s face should that once again she was embarrassed by her drunk husband’s behavior!
I have a Dr. Cook bride. I like yours better. How long are your reins? I have a C hold With Hooves that is 16.2 hands. Appreciate your input.
Good video!!
RICK, did you have any Barn witches show up at your house for Halloween and try to trick you?
I actually guessed "won the lottery".....
Hi Rick I like your videos this is a very interesting one
I know this is old but I’ve been on a binge watching your videos and I was wondering in how people teach a horse to ground tie
If you or anyone has an answer I’d love to hear it
Thank you for your knowledge and time
Much love from a stupid human in Australia
Welcome aboard!
@@ThinkLikeAHorse thanks fantastic channel
I'm newer too and playing catch up when I can too. I wish I could help you, but I have only ridden a horse once in my entire life :0 so I am totally clueless. I hope you get your answer and all the best to you and your horse! I'm sure you will do a great job because the love is there
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Super video.
#askRick
I saw an ad right before this video for a new product called Booma Rein and it is supposed to keep the reins from going over the horse's head and close to the saddle while giving the horse free head and the ability to graze if the horse so chooses. I'm wondering what you think about this idea and if it would be a good product to have
Hi Rick! u mention in your videos few times about cars, if u own one u should know cert
tried to join TLAH on fb but doesn't look like the group is you.
if is FAKE RUN BY BARN WITCHES, i DO NOT have any facebook page for horses, anyone you see report it as fake
+Think Like A Horse I did. How do they get away with using your name n bulling.
Rick how do I contact you, I need some advice and your the best straight to the point person I'm willing to ask. And no I am not a barn witch, or troll I can't stand people who are like that.
Crazyhorseluvr2 ask the question we all want to know the answer
Monkey Phoenix well it's not really related to what he's talking about in the video it was that's why I didn't want to ask and I'm kind of afraid it'll make me sound like an idiot...
Crazyhorseluvr2 that makes sense sorry have a good night happy Halloween
If you know a woman like you know horses, this world will be a better place to live. Just saying, no offense.
Saw the young lady first then the ol
You say horses don't talk, what about Mr. Ed?