This is so interesting please keep doing these! Love the progress you two made :)

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Therese Moser thank you! I'm back at uni now so not riding her any more but I'll be backing at least one horse next summer so I'll be sure to film everyday again then! ☺️

@amelieequestrian5344

7 жыл бұрын

Therese Moser I was just watching your videos

@emilyshairchannel2455

7 жыл бұрын

Holly Lenahan how old was she and did she have a name

I honestly love this because it shows the more realistic way that people actually break horses. Also like that you used bailing twine for your draw reins just incase she were to freak out they would break easier. Well done!

@HoldingMoneyRansom

3 жыл бұрын

thats how i train my horse to tuck, since she carried her head high, her videos are the best to actually train from, especially since i don't have people watching me

This video changed my life, after watching 3 years ago i decided to break in my foal, following this video, hes now come out to be a 3* eventer. All thanks to you holly x

@kism12

3 жыл бұрын

that’s so cool!!! you must be so proud of the little guy!!

This is such a great idea for a video! And also really helpful since I have 2 to break and I've never done it before. Thanks for taking the time to make this Holly!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Montana O. Yay I'm glad it was at least a bit helpful haha best of luck with yours I can't wait to see you riding Kingston ☺️

@Montanaoequestrian

7 жыл бұрын

You spelt falling off wrong ;)

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Montana O. Lol shush you 😉

She seemed like such a fun little mare to work with! You did a great job backing her!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

heidihoney1 thank you! Yeah she was a real sweetheart by the end ☺️

@user-ut8vf2ry4x

7 жыл бұрын

Bel video

she is so calm and relaxed, she looks amazing

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

EquiiCaine thank you ☺️

She she has a better outline in 13 days than my almost 7 year old 🙄

@compendioussuccient6784

5 жыл бұрын

Holly Frances Palmer what does outline mean please?

@ezzib1274

5 жыл бұрын

compendious succient it means the horse is using their muscles properly, so like moving forward with impulsion from the hind, working over their back, neck and poll. x

@compendioussuccient6784

5 жыл бұрын

e z z i b thank you x

She's already carrying herself so well!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

HeyIts3lla yeah once she got a bit of muscle on her, she was way more balanced in herself ☺️

@thildaanna912

6 жыл бұрын

the horse isnt carrying itself cause the head is in a straight line. . whn the horse is carrying itself their feats are under themselves . and they push their backs up.

God love her! You can see how nervous she is at the start - well done with her you handle her really well :) She's such a quick wee learner too!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Laurensji thank you! And yeah she was a right sweetie about the whole thing ☺️

Absolutely amazing job! I broke in a couple of horses over the summer for people and just bought one who needs to be started, so great to see different people's techniques and ideas :)

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Cait G-B ah great! I'm glad you found this interesting :D

I love the way u didnt rush her u took your time and she is amazing

She is a lovely, calm, clever horse! You are too! You two make a great team :D

This is so awesome to watch! The progress you made with her is amazing! x

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

xKeepFlying thank you! ☺️

she looks so eager to learn!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

EWEquestrian she was! ☺️

Well done holly!, she really took it well with the sliding draw reins (I think that's what they're called) and she learnt so quickly, I know of a few horses who the riders tried sliding draw reins to teach about when pressure is applied to the bit if they give it will stop and they didn't have any of it so it's nice that she did it so well for you!! 💞

This horse was so good! I was actually suprisingly at how well she took to tack!

Such a gentle and progressive strategy, will definitely be taking some notes.

Who disliked this!? Well done! I come from a western/rodeo background and this just shows a good proper way to train a horse. The only concern I had for you was that if she did buck and throw you it was over concrete. Again, very well done!

Hi Holly , This was SO fantastic to watch :) She looks like a real sweetheart , well done ! I am up to backing my filly she has been so lovely up till now and hope i have success ! This was a great help , we can never stop learning , so thanks for sharing :)

She's a very talented horse,you did amazing!!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Erin Shows thank you! ☺️

How did you know if the saddle fit her/him?

How can this have any dislikes it's amazing and so interesting I can't believe how much progress u made with her ❤️❤️❤️

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

awh thank you! In fairness I kind of expected some negative feedback with a video like this because that's just the internet for you! But ah well :P

That's class ! Well done 👍😃 You were so good with her 👍❤️❤️

She is such a nice little horse! Thanks for sharing!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Equestrian Swagger thank you! No problem :)

Lovely video, are you just tying the bailing twine to the girth and then through the bit and to the saddle? Can you ride like this or is it just for lunging? Do you find it promoted them to hollow the back and shorten the stride? I have a 5yr old mare who is lovely but doesn’t know how to move forwards or give to rein contact 😞

How did you get her carrying herself so well from the beginning right through?!

This as so interesting to watch! I was just wondering how did you attach the bailing twine to the girth?

@padoodledonk2688

5 жыл бұрын

Might of been a D-ring, my shaped girth has one

This is amazing!!💗

how do you teach a horse to go forward, i have a 7 year old gypsy gelding and when i give him aids to go forward, he doesnt go. hes no lazy since he does everything on the lunge x

Wow! That was/is beautiful. Great job! 💜💛

hi holly, love this video!! question did you use draw reins at the start of the video when you were lunging her?

@ljequestrian6791

7 жыл бұрын

They are sliding draw reins

holly you did so well and i hope you keep doing this

Does the twine cut her? Idk if I should be using twine instead of tying the reins to the girth

Hey, I really struggle with getting my 3 year old out on the lunge, he just doesn't get it! Any tips? He isn't scared of the whip and I've been working hard at getting him to understand pressure. Part of me is wondering whether i should just get on and do it on board but Im a big believer in ground work.

Do you have your stirrups shorter than normal? If so, why? They look a little short to me but i don't know how they feel!

How did you get that head so beautifully low so quickly ? Was it the draw reins that helped her get there so quickly?

Such a stunning horse x

Hey my horse is very scared of the browband on the bridle but deals with everything else beautifully, any tips?

Good video editing etc. Thank you for taking the time and effort, to make and upload

Awesome Holly. good job on keeping him /her still!

This showed so many tips I’m trying to break in my cob but he’s really really untamed lol he’s bucking and biting

Amazing job! Loved watching

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

HorseLover22x thank you! ☺️

This was AMAZING!! I love how you took it slow, and did only a little every day! Very good job! Maybe next time don't do the riding training on pavement (sometimes this is a little slippery to a horse's hoofs), but really... this was AWESOME!! Again, great job.

@kezia8835

3 жыл бұрын

It's usual practice for people to get on for the first few times on hard ground as the horse is less likely to throw a tantrum.

Did you do groundwork or partially break her before this? She didn't kick or buck once!

This is really interesting! And she looks lovely! Nice job!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

littlegreyshowjumper thanks! ☺️

Hi, I'm currently breaking my 14hh 4yo chestnut WBSP and whenever I ask for canter he bolts and bronks but they are huge bronks, any advice for achieving a canter xx (i have trot perfected already) thanks xxx

Absolutely amazing, Well done 🥳😁

love this video! she looks like a lovely mare :)

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Heather Ridley thank you she is ❤️

Wow you did fantastic! How did you have her working on an outline from so early on? Glad you didn't use draw reins!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Lauran thank you! And the sliding reins that I lunged her with basically teach them pressure and release with the reins so when you put contact, they give instead of fighting against it or whatever :) and yeah draw reins have never worked for me so I personally don't like using them tbh unless it's for control if the horse is taking off and stuff :P

@kaylapearson294

3 жыл бұрын

So you used sliding reins and baling twine?

Where did you get your whip from

What bit do you use for breaking. Or do you try different ones when you are mouthing them to see what they like ?

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

shamzypones i use a simple snaffle :)

What are the draw reins for?

what did you do to make her have such a good mouth? I've tried a variety of things for my four year old and she still has no mouth. loved watching you guys progress tho!! xxx

How did you get her working in a consistent outline? I'm re training a stunning ex polo pony, she can go in an outline but likes to flick her head up

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

By lunging her in the running draw reins they gave her a mouth :)

@b0nedad

7 жыл бұрын

cool thank you! I'll consider trying it xx

love this video just a quick question why did you start riding around on the cement in that small space?

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

R8YOL LI8NS I was taught to do that because I've never seen or had a horse buck or rear while on concrete because they don't trust the surface. Sand on the other hand is a different story so riding in the arena for the first time can be entertaining ;)

@eligil4629

7 жыл бұрын

Holly Lenahan I always wondered why people do that! You learn something new everyday! Though my mare will still buck on concrete... she's just special! Great video!

@mc.9839

4 жыл бұрын

@@HollyLenahanSJ That answered my only concern in my comment. Though, I'll say this, I've been bucked over cement, which is why I was concerned for you, lol! Definitely seems to work for you, though.

What a really good horse! Very friendly too!

I was just wonder what the string was for that you put through the bite to the saddle and girth?

@emilyz1253

7 жыл бұрын

when you hold the reins you pull on the reins so thats what it was teaching her

@elliexoxo747

6 жыл бұрын

It is to imitate what the reins feel like

Thank you for the help! I have a young exmoor at home and if I don’t try and to something with her she is going to be sold...I really think she has potential but mum doesn’t think so so me and Blue (pony) are going to prove everyone wrong.

Awww such a sweet horse!

My grandfather has horses that he wants me to “restart” (they’ve had pleasure training and my goal is to have them do hunters or lower level eventing) they have good minds, they’re just lazy. any tips? (from anyone?)

Hey what's the string for? I've never seen that technique. Does it get the horse to start working in an outline?

@HollyLenahanSJ

6 жыл бұрын

+Horses Xoxo if you look at my lunging video that I uploaded recently, i explain it there ☺️

@maiabeau1603

6 жыл бұрын

Holly Lenahan ok! On my way there now

How long did you lunge her for each day?

she holds her head so nicely :)

@charlottearias8039

7 жыл бұрын

Jazmin West this is not an example. You should not do that with a young horse, the bone in the head finish growing after the horse is 7 and more.

@horses9574

7 жыл бұрын

charlotte Arias she's not asking the horse to do it

@charlottearias8039

7 жыл бұрын

Eva Bunnyland Yeah I know, my horse does the same. But people should not think that you should do that (mettre en place, french) your young horse

@_eca_equine_7320

6 жыл бұрын

charlotte Arias I understand that you shouldn't force a horse to hold its head that way so young, but she did it with patience and didn't do too much at a time and after that the horse was willing and I believe it was better to tech this horse young instead of her being ridden later on and rides yanking on her mouth trying to get her to take "contact" as most riders just yank on the bit and hope for the best, so I think she did a good job doing it while she's young but I would have used something more stretchy instead of string but I understand where your coming from x

@charlottearias8039

6 жыл бұрын

_ECA_Equine_ Yeah the problem is not that she does it wrong, the problem is, the bones "solicited" during the hold of the head (omg my english i wanna die il so sorry) is that they finish growing when the horse is 7-8

In the day 12 she looks like she could been ridden already for like 2 months what. You did amazing job with her.

Sorry this is a lot later than when the video was posted, but how long did you lunge her for on each day? Thanks!

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Savannah Domino there wasn't really a set time, I usually stopped when she started going nicely a bit more consistently, as a reward :) very much depends on the horse and the day!

@savannahdomino3640

7 жыл бұрын

Holly Lenahan Thank you!

She’s such a nice little mare ❤️😍

Beautiful job, Holly.

What was the blue string for on day 3?

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Emma Highhand they're call sliding draw reins I think and teach that when pressure is put on the bit, and if she gives, that the pressure is released immediately. That way she will stop and turn perfectly when I ride her ☺️

@zoeequestrian8991

7 жыл бұрын

Lauren Tbcs that's exactly what it is

Wow, What a good girl, so well behaved even my Broke horses don’t behave that wellXDThanks for this video very helpful:)

i have a question why when u first stared to ride her did u lean forward

@katebushphotocard4505

5 жыл бұрын

Probably for a lower center of gravity is my guess, or perhaps to make it easier to quickly slide off if the horse got upset. I'd say it looks like a great way to get a neck thrown in your face, but maybe that's just because the horses I've broken were a bit rowdier ahahaha.

@Jennifer-kg8gi

5 жыл бұрын

Because a horse in the wild that is there blind spot and so to just be on the horses back and sit up would scare them that were a predator usually attacks and the horse may buck or bult as a flight animal ,warms them up to weight and the thought of a rider on there back.

@rosewildeventing7329

5 жыл бұрын

It makes it easier for them to stretch out at first since less pressure is on their back

Which horse is this of yours?

Why did she tie those ropes from the horses saddle to but on day 3/4

amazingly done

What happened to day two???

How did you get her to collect her head so nicely?

@alexandriacausby764

5 жыл бұрын

When she was lunging and using the side Reigns the horse teaches itself so when you are holding the reigns it'll be similar in the sense that you give and release that pressure

that contact! u got that just by the lunging with draw reins?! and obviously some other things

looks great, first ride on a concrete surface near a low slug roof, please look after yourself, you did a great job and I enjoyed the video

what type of bit did you use and how long did you have it in before you started to lunge her? sorry for all the questions

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

oran sherry just a normal eggbutt snaffle, not a breaking bit or anything and I lunged her on the 4th day ☺️

@oransherry4882

7 жыл бұрын

thanks sorry for all the questions

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

oran sherry no problem at all! ☺️

I am a bit late seeing this though Sarah made so much progress you and her make a great team!Shes such a quick little learner🙂

Ok I've never been a big fan of the sliding draw reins just cuz I like the horse to move freely when starting... but I'm not here to hate 💛 I thought this was a real good video and you have trained the horse so well. It has a beautiful trot and will make a wonderful riding horse. 👏🏼

What is the purpose of the strings at 2:20?

@holiv4930

5 жыл бұрын

Basically that type of bridle is called a martingale and is used to strap round the girth so the saddle doesn’t move or stops the horse being so head strong etc. Normally this would be leather but she used bailing twine. ThE reason for this is so if the horse does anything that would break the reins, the string would snap easier which saves the money and avoids the horse getting tangled or damaging itself or tack. Hope this helped xx

Her canter is really nice

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Grace Rulez03 thanks ❤️

Did u think about if u were to fall of u don’t have a vest on and ur on a concrete slab so it would be painful

@rosewildeventing7329

5 жыл бұрын

Amy Williams a lot of riders don’t use vests also she was being very slow so she most likely wouldn’t fall also I’ve fallen without a vestt

You did a great job!

Hey Holly would you be able to make a video on how to put all the type of lunging aids on, like the bailing twine and vienna reins. As I want to try them on my boy as he is an arab and is quite high headed. I feel this would help him build up some muscle making it easier for him to go on the bit.

i love slow hunter type horses, though i don't mind taking a bit of time to gallop or speed up every once in a while, and i'm an intermediate and i'm learning to jump now, but i'm good at flat and leg commands so i decided it's time to take the 12yo QH nobody wanted and train her and i went from slow collected to " MOM LOOK! ZOOOOOOMMMMM " and she understands leg and all, she just doesn't understand collection so i'm going to start working at the canter a lot more since she's perfect at the trot now. i'm also retraining 2 horses to a more show like since they were never taught collection or how to get into the canter correctly and they don't get ridden often, one will be an amazing horse once he understands me pulling lightly and kicking at the same time since he was taught " Oh you're touching the reins, okay- STOPPPPPP " then will go from gallop speed to standing xD

Great video!! Only thing to say is don’t let the lunge line touch to floor just incase the horse gets in tangled in legs and so you have a better connection with their bit. And use words more than the whip. After they are good on the lunge or whatever try lunging him without a whip and so he moves off your voice aids only. I didn’t head much talking Xxx. Obviously I know I shouldn’t be telling you this as I’ve only been riding like 3 ish years and you and Welbeck are GOALS af but it’s something my trainer taught me and I always remember it 💘

@elliexoxo747

6 жыл бұрын

Lucy morgan a lunge whip is meant to touch the floor

@lucymorganeq6050

6 жыл бұрын

XxEquestrianxX lunge LINE. Fgs. If a lunge LINE touches the floor the horse could stand on it and restrict their head, same as you don’t let lead ropes touch the floor when attached to the horse. And a lunge WHIP isn’t MEANT to touch the floor, it’s not a bad thing if it does but you probably should walk next to a horse with one dragging the floor as it would break etc, even if it’s not attached to them.

@elliexoxo747

6 жыл бұрын

#NONEQUESTRIANALERT!Just so you know , I have been riding for 9 years. I put the lunge line close to me and leave it on the floor. If you have CONTROL, It wont happen

@lucymorganeq6050

6 жыл бұрын

XxEquestrianxX I’ve been riding for 3 years with 5 years prior at a Riding school. I’ve have lessons with a proper instructor one on one, so I know that you shouldn’t let the line drag the floor. Let me guess, you let the reins on the floor and don’t care if your horse stands on/in them, gets tangled up and starts freaking out. Wouldn’t shock me

@lucymorganeq6050

6 жыл бұрын

XxEquestrianxX do you mean when attached to the horse? If you just put it on the floor not attached then it’s not the worst thing ever but could still get tangled if they were to step over it etc

I know this is an old video but I don't know much about horses so it would be really nice for someone to explain how exactly "breaking" a horse works I know it is part of training but how exactly does it work? (ps. I know this is probably a really stupid question)

@HollyLenahanSJ

6 жыл бұрын

No such thing as a stupid question! “Breaking in” is the process by which a horse is ridden for the first time. There’s a million different methods, in this video I just show my method. It involved lots of ground work and lunging and tacking up before you sit on the horse for the first time :)

How old is she?

for a new horse, she's pretty good!

Such a good girl! 😍

Beautiful horse

The bailing twine look very tight but loved the video it helped so much

How old was she? Xx

Wow shes done sooo well x

What breed and height and age is she

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

Gracie Turjan TB cross, around 15.3 maybe? And she's four ☺️

How do have ur horses on the outline/bit? Do u just squeeze and release on ur reins and keep leg on or is there and easier way of teaching them to go on the bit? I have a 9 year old thoroughbred and when I first got him he always had his head in the air and was impossible to turn..Put the draw reins on him while I rode him to help me and teach him to put his head down as he’s trained when people apply pressure on mouth he backs up..took the draw reins off him after a month and he still had his head up in the air in trot and canter..I haven’t rode him 2 weeks due to him having back problems from the past so the lady said to lunge him 6 days a week in draw reins and get him to round.Ive another week til I ride him but I’m just wondering on how to get him into an outline and round for me without the draw reins xxx

Lovely sweet horse

Yeah this horse has already been broken in prior to this video clip being done. It doesn't normally take 13 days to get on a horses back and ride it. When you break in a fair dinkum wild horse or a green unbroken horse there's a bit of work to be done before you put the saddle on it. You can saddle and ride a wild or unbroken horse on Day 1 so long as you have the talent and capability to do so and its safe to do for both the horse and rider. I usually have the saddle and rider on the horse at Day 3 or 4. This horse in the clip has been well handled and is pretty much already broken in to be fair.

she looks like a real gem Holly! question about the subscriber video- let's say I did win (which isn't likely lol) am I able to just email you the raws? KZread doesn't like it when I upload long videos lol

@HollyLenahanSJ

7 жыл бұрын

LittleBayAspen Xx thank you! And yup that'd be fine ☺️