It’s amazing how much good training boils down to compassion for the animal

@soundhorse

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@JK-lp6uw

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, that applies to working with all animals.

@TheKrugen79

3 жыл бұрын

Compassion as a whole would help a lot of problems we have today

@sethroyal1983

2 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster.

@anjou6497

2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me ????

At first my thought was "Talk about stating the obvious" then it occurred to me how many times I've seen people do every single thing you said not to do and realized how much value this video has. Thank you on behalf of the many horses I've seen tolerating misguided humans.

@laurashadley4430

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 horses. Can't ride either. I am a misguided human. I know nothing. My husband was the horse person. He passed away in August and I'm lost with the horses. Overall. Can anyone help me?

Go in with a plan.... and be ready to dump it within the first five minutes.... looool, so true ! Very good count down of ten excellent rules

Rest Reward Plan Look up Wait for the breath Adapt to the horse Fear vs refusal 1% rule Emotional control Separate hands & legs

My hands are too giving -it is hard to figure out-I wish people who dislike themselves or have been abused in their lives could have guidance in a special horse school before they ever have their own horse-also competitive riding can cause relentless(inexorable) abuse and danger--Your lesson today should be taught to every rider. Debra

I really like #2 and it leads in with #4. I actually had a horse teach me the importance of both of these. He wasn't doing what I asked and instead of trying to figure out why I lost my temper. I eventually got him to do it but after I let him go it took several days to get him to begin trusting me again. He wouldn't even let me get close to him in the pasture to give him a treat. I learned my lesson and I'm much better at maintaining my composure when working with my horses.

I can relate with human family, and horses. To me, both, are so connected. My comeback is whether you are animal or human. you are a type of leader, Good leader, or not. Lets hope as a human, We can be a half decent, leader. And be ye angry, and Sin Not! Sorry, having a heart felt Holy Spirit moment! Just mean, Be ever, patient and teachable! In other words, Thank you for teaching us ! And b honest! God’s Speed!

Wonderful advice-so well spoken-such fine priorities for human life and for our exchanges with animals-so right!!!! Thank you Debra

Totally agree No horse or human is alike We all learn differently! Gods speed to you ! 🙏🏼🐴💕👍🏻😎👌

So lovely to hear you say these things. This should go viral !

Your point about the bits is so true. A happy mouth is a happy horse. A YT eventer I follow uses several different types of bits, choosing the one that matches the horse the best.. some like rollers, some like tiny curbs, some can become a Spade bridle horse, some? Well bit chooses are large in number!

This is so helpful I means that humanity hasn’t changed and your horse is probably right. I like the humble approach. It is after all the horse allowing us to sit on it We should be grateful above all

Another thing to remember on rearing is that the horse is sour and angry being closed in by the round corral or arena and close to the other horses. Get him out in the trees away from home and let him enjoy just walking and having a good time witout asking him to perorm. By the end of a 5 mile ride he will relax and enjoy the new surroundings and not even think about rearing.

So I ride the horses that I train in a hackamore. They're very soft and responsive to it. I catch a lot of crap for it. People say you can't get as good of a handle without a bit but i believe if you're willing to put in the work you can.

#7 is me! I’m trying really hard to correct this! Thank you for the great video!

Great advice! I have seen a lot of these successes and problems every day too , but it doesn't hurt to be wisely reminded.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I was reminding my self as well doing this video. It’s all easier said than done but ultimately the right things to do. Thank you for the comment

I recently attended my first NRHA show in Oregon at 63 years old. I was so disapointed to witness most all of the professional trainers do what I call "yank and spur." Maybe this is necessary to train a reining horse, but I truly hope not. When you and all the other participants watch the Trainers yanking on the horses faces and spurring their horses then pretty much that's what you see everyone doing all week long. It was nice to watch your video to be reminded to be kind to your horse and give it some time to think through what the rider is asking and being grateful buy offering a little reward. Thank you!

@horsetrainingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam, means a lot! Let’s be the change

Great reminders! I'd love to see a video of you going through a typical training session for a 2 or 3 year old where you explain the different things you're doing and working on! And also a general overview of your training process from a colt to a 3 year old!

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! There is over 100 hours of content on my online training video series if that is of interest you can visit thecomfortzone.vhx.tv

That's the most amazing palamino in the introduction video and I love the empathy for the horses and riders in your communication and training style 🏋🤗🙏😁

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

I miss this horse! He went to a great home. Thank you for your feedback

@keelyevans7692

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsetrainingpro I imagine that is wonderful, thank you for sharing.

Number 10 is so true! I think most of these come down to being self aware of what you're doing

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!

Good stuff, thanks

Great channel, just tumbeled into it..... doing natural horsemanship for 15 years, i can tell how important these things are 👍👏

Great information!

This is great! Thanks for sharing!

Super great reminders! Thank you!

All of these were really good, but #2 & 4 were spot on and SO important. You're making some fantastic videos. Love the overall quality.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Very well said sir. Thank you for the info!!

Great video! Lots of great ideas. Thank you

Really enjoyed and needed that, thank you. Well done too for providing the positive spin.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!!

educational video, thank you

Very good video & points ! 🤠

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jenelle!!

Thank you for sharing this message, outstanding information

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt!!

Great video!!! Important points well explained , thanks for sharing!

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yvonne!!

Brilliant.

New subscriber, love this video, looking forward to watching from further on. # 2, I keep thinking of the one instance this happened to me, I've always felt so bad about it, but what you said will me come to mind if it ever happens again, especially as I knew after what was going on in the first place to make my gelding react as he did. Thanks very much for all this info.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you Carleen

.... right from the intro: best thing to install a wheel on the horse's nose? Really? But don't be mad I'm no professionall and no "western" rider. So, 10 points for your point No 10 - a sore horse might sour up to work and nobody wants that. 98% of "lack of effort" or resistance come either from fear or from soreness experience or health problems. 10 points out of ten for point No 9 also, reward and apreciate - does wonders! No 8, perfect! If you don't have a plan, better not sit on a horse meanwhile ;) I knew some who turned around and walked home.And in fact, they are bl***dy right. Same counts for all the rest of your excellent advice.

Great information and explanation! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more videos 👍 Subscribed

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

I really like this video

Thanks for the content you share! It's really interesting and informative. Even with my limited English it's well explained and we understand easily ! Thank you !

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sabrina!! You made my day

thank u

Should be on a poster in the barn to read everyday lol

My trainer is incredible rough with my horse 😓 I thought it was just me but this makes me realize I'm not crazy

@horsetrainingpro

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that

Thank you so much for making this. I noticed that my horses trainer put pressure on both. I am curious how well your program would help with a beginner rider like myself? I would like to help her. I was bucked in September and broke my ankle because honestly I knew she was ready to stop and asked for another round, so the accountability also helps train me to work better with her also.

Enjoyed the video and subscribed. But hey, do you have a name? Omar from Chile.

Very good points🫶❣️🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕💖

I love your practical, kind approach to horsemanship and training. It gives the horse confidence and trust which helps in training for any discipline. I need help with my 7 yr old Appendix QH mare. She has a great walk and trot but her canter is a mess! She has been checked by a vet and Chiro. I have a custom made saddle that I bought from a certified saddle fitter. She is seen regularly by a horse dentist, so her teeth are mot an issue. I ride in a very mild Mullen mouth bit that my trainer thinks is very effective right now. I just don't understand the stiffness and head high at the canter. If I try to bring her head down she will swap leads on her hind legs occasionally. Is there something I am missing to help her? Thanks!

@horsetrainingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. It sounds like you’re doing the right things. How is she on the longe line?

@marjoriereeh9319

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsetrainingpro Her canter is great on the lunge line both leads so I think it's got to be something that I am doing when I ride her. I just don't know what.

@gregs8736

Жыл бұрын

@@marjoriereeh9319 Hi, I'm wondering how your seat is on the horse at the canter, if you're riding in balance or not, or stiff or out of time with her or hanging onto her mouth? Is the curb strap too tight? Or the bit width too narrow? Is the top of the purchase part of the bit pinching her and does that need to be bent out? Is she used to a shanked bit or just out of a snaffle and not used to leverage yet? If that's the case, you could try riding her in a double bridle or Pelham so you could switch from the curb rein to the snaffle rein until she accepts the curb. I'm sure you can get a Pelham with a Mullen if you think that is the situation. Myler bits make them and I'm sure there are less expensive versions out there also. A forward set to the Mullen provides more tongue relief than a regular Mullen which is better yet than other bits! Has she gained or lost weight causing your custom saddle to no longer fit her well? If she's changing leads, maybe your legs are bumping her without your noticing, but she does and is responding to what she thinks you might be asking her to do. (If so, she's very athletic!) If she's out of balance with you, that could also be why she's changing leads. Can your trainer ride her without any of these situations? You're doing great with her at the walk and trot! You're doing all the right things and it would seem that if you have a trainer that person would notice any of the above situations and work with you through them. One other thing, how much riding background does your mare have? It might be that she just hasn't had very much cantering done with her before this and is out of balance still or is anxious because she's not used to your weight yet on her back at that gait and speed. Are you in a big enough area that she can move out freely at the canter? Is she used to your place? Did you raise the mare from a foal or did you buy her and she was misrepresented as to how much riding at the canter was actually done with her? She might still be a very green horse even at 7 years old. It depends on how much has been done with her. Have her hooves been checked by a farrier? If you have control, maybe cantering her down a safe trail with an experienced horse and rider until she relaxes or figures things out might help. Perhaps having someone video you while you're riding her will give you some ideas. Maybe have another experienced rider or professional watch you and give you their opinion? I hope you find the answer! All the best! Take care.

The number 1 thing I learned is ... Horses don't like padding ... the like stroking but never padding ... the mother horse don't pad a foal but soft strokes with her muscle she makes a bond with the foal.

Can you explain a bit more on that last one, about the hands and legs 🙏🤠

@andreabenfell5580

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously ? Do you have a horse?

Whats the best way to differentiate fear from refusal?

it is such a pleasure to see people riding with a loose rein, and rewarding horses by releasing pressure not using food to bribe the horse into doing things... I also love how you pointed out that a green horse is judged by how much it knows, not how long it has been in training.. that is very important and from my experience and location is something that most people don't follow. Where I am , most people say their horses are broke or bomb proof after 90 days of training, regardless of how much the horse really knows. I am a firm believer though that horses should be allowed to mature before being started under saddle, which means most horses shouldn't be ridden till at least 5-7 years old. Horses that are left to mature both physically and mentally have a better chance of little to no injuries because their bodies have not been stressed during growth periods. Ground work is great for building bone and muscle as is 24/7 turnout. I am also a firm believer that there is no room for anger in any training program. Thanks for putting this info out there, sadly the ones that really need to hear it, will be the ones that would never see it. But the ones that want to learn, or better themselves, will learn a lot from this vid

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts

@darlenelarochelle4011

3 жыл бұрын

Totally disagree a horse should be 5 to 7 years old before being put to work. That's a bad plan. By 5 to 7 years old, the horse is set in his ways. A young horse develops his /her body and mind from the moment it is born. Dont do anything with the horse, neither its mind, nor body will be attuned to people. Young bodies respond to physical activity by remodeling to go on with physical activity. Young minds tune in to working with people. Not doing their own thing. A horse left to 5 + years with no training, much wasted time. Horses have a finite shelf life. 5 to 12 is probably their prime years as far as physical abilities. I'd say from your comments, you are not an experienced horseman. But applying some pollyanna theory to horsemanship. Not a good one. Not for the horse. Not for a rider that wants a good partner.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Well said Darlene!

@countrycuts5796

3 жыл бұрын

@@darlenelarochelle4011 I never said with no training.. I said not backing them. My horses are great with humans, very respectful and have great manners. They have had groundwork done with them since they were yearlings. They live in a 10 acre field with rolling hills and valleys and have built great muscles tone and bone not to mention movement and balance. I have tried it both ways, and I know from experience that waiting is better for the horse.... and if you do not consider the horse, than there is no partnership. Horsemanship is all about putting the horse first or at least equal , it is about considering their mental state as well as their physical. it is about caring about their mind , body and soul. You can form a great partnership with a horse, without having to be on it's back. Horsemanship isn't just about winning ribbons or gaining a reputation.

@countrycuts5796

3 жыл бұрын

@@darlenelarochelle4011 Here is another thought to chew on.. how do you explain all the older mustangs that are caught, trained and compete and win... They never had any human contact, let alone training, till they were adults. A good trainer can work with any horse of any age or breed. If you can only work with babies, that says a lot right there about your horsemanship skills.

Hi I have a question. I had someone come to view a horse today and she started jumping up and down nwxt to him and I've never sedn him do this but he pinned his ear and swung and kicked out at her. She said if you can't jump next to it you cant mount it but this horse is 13 years old and works with kids. Any ideas or advice on how I can understand the connection between the ground jumping and mounting and why he was lashing out at her. Never done it before. Will he do it again? Do I need to now be concerned at this lash out hes never done before around the kids?

Work the horse where it is at. not where you are at. This is rule one in my book. That goes by the minute and total skill together.

Kind of the difference between an intermediate and advanced event. Horses need to become comfortable at the new level

Hi Jonathan... can you talk a little bit more about selling horses? Some time ago I saw a video of your where you talked about how there are people who buy horses and then sell them trained and earn money ... where can I learn to do that kind of business? or any advice you can give me?

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Coming soon

if the refusal to do something stems from fear and uncertainty do you have any tips on how to handle that? like its deeply rooted in him that if he tries to excert himself but doesnt get it quite right he gets one hell of a whipping, which have led to him going up in stress at the smallest thing and just having meltdowns when asked to work a little harder, and riding out for ex. idk how to handle either because its the same thing. Which currently have led me to just asking him to step away from his safezone a few meters and then we go back home?? Like I tried once being like no WE ARE DOING THIS .TODAY. and just pushing and pushing but what ended up happening was a loss of trust and a horse that went to his happy place and just shut off. So now im looking for ways to work with this. I really work with the 1% a day thing now alas i didnt before, im happy for the smallest improvements in mindset and always try to end when its going well and we have positive vibes. I can always FORCE him to leave his safezone but its not the same as when riding a horse thats willing to try/trying With me working slow and one inch at a time he has gotten a bit more willing to try for me, but if its too much he really shows it. Go big and go home..

What do you do, when the horse runing off to stop?

I´ve always had/has a huge respect for your training and your mindset, but most of all nr. 2, control of your emotion, has my deepest respect. I´ve seen trainers loose on that part in their training and then i´ve seen you train a lot of times where you handled nr. 2 to perfection. Especially with a young stallion having a strong mindset to want the control of he training giving it´s all to make you give in and let him be in control, and you who just stayed calm and cool, focusing on the training. Not once did you give in to frustrations, or punishment, not even when he reared and bucked across the entire areena. You kept i together, showing an impressive high professionalism all the way, that we still look back on in our memories as impressive compared to what we´ve seen others do. Thanks for your great videos, and for the time with you as a trainer in the Europe years

Some things like rearing are inherited. Bought a mare out of go man go. He reared in the starting gate. So did lu lu. Please explain.😂

Omg amen 🙏

Keeping your hands and body (legs) under separate control is more a rider development issue. I have never come across an inexperienced or new rider that had the ability right off the bat to - for instance- keep their hands still while trying to keep their bum in the saddle at a trot unless the horse was already highly trained and very smooth. So while a person training a horse Should have independent control over their body, hands and legs, they may not be Able to do that without more training for themselves.

Amaze balls

@horsetrainingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Will take this as a compliment 😂

I personally don't believe in the "change tack" part for them to perform differently especially to be using bigger shanks and spurs inorder to get that result. Because really you're just over looking gaps in the horses training instead of addressing it. If any of my horses are being heavy with the bit I wouldn't get a bigger bit but I'd work on regaining that softness with the bit I already have. If my horse is not fully understanding what I want of them to do, I'll break it down again in smaller steps. There's so many riders who instead of changing or reflecting what they're doing or what the horse is thinking they'll just opt for a different bit and that always bugs me.

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! I didn’t say to change to a more severe bit or spurs did I? Just a different one. And most times, softer spur rowel or softer bit is the most effective way to better feel what is going on. Thank you for your comment!

I need help with my horses

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Please visit thecomfortzone.vhx.tv and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I will do my best to help you

Do you have to go to collage to become a horse trainer?

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Technically, No. But... you just inspired my next video

@haileyardis3789

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsetrainingpro thank you ❤️❤️

Where are u located

@horsetrainingpro

2 жыл бұрын

In Horse Country USA

Personally I don't like how these pro rider/trainers horses keep their head down low while they are being ridden

@horsetrainingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Many choose to go around that way. Would rather the trainers fight with them to bring it up?

You sound like you are from Quebec! Am I wrong?

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct

I usually have to watch instructional videos at 1.25x or 1.50x speed because the person talks so slow. Not this guy. Thanks!

@horsetrainingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, definitely not this guy 😆

He just does not shut up. Worrying, meaning anyone who wants to control a horse has to stop CONTROLLING.

I thought this Video was a speed speaking test Ten times if you slow down a bit the horse may what you ask it

The number one wrong thing sucky trainers do is whip the horse to get what they want, get angry, and run it to death to get its focus and respect, I don't know this guy, but Clinton Anderson is a horrible trainer in my book. don't get me wrong a little swat every now and then when the horse keeps pushing on you or trying to run you over I get sometimes a Swatt does good. However, trainers like Clinton that is their go-to. I like the horse and the trainer to have a partnership that benefits both throughout and in the end. There is a difference between a horse that offers you the behavior you want out of respect and one that offense it out of fear. Both can work but the outcome and mindset of the house are not the same at all.

Serious question: why do Western trainers always put their horses' noses sooooo low? To a person who rides in any other discipline, this just looks totally dangerous and weird.

@gregs8736

Жыл бұрын

That depends on the breed. Quarter horse, Appaloosa and Paint riders train and show this way. Other breeds such as Arabian , Morgan or Saddlebred don't.

@profe3330

Жыл бұрын

@@gregs8736 Right. I understand that it's a Western Pleasure thing, so it affects the breeds that show in those classes. That doesn't really answer the question, though. Why do riders and trainers in that discipline want their horses to look so dejected and slow?

Who are you? Never heard of you. Ironic how that works.