How to desensitise a carriage driving horse to unusual or loud noise | Training method for horses
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Horses can be frightened by unexpected, unusual or loud noise, which can lead to them bolting; this film shows one method we use to teach them to cope happily with noise. Carriage driving horses often have to cope with rattling carriages, lots of traffic (due to lack of off-road driving routes or being used for commercial work etc) and the prospect of a commotion from harness or something breaking on the carriage. Teaching them to be confident with different noise can stop them kicking out or bolting in fear and this method helps to build their confidence with other things they may encounter, as shown in the film.
We aim to produce horses that are safe, confident and happy in any sphere of harness work, and we often have horses sent to us for retraining that have had an accident or been frightened by something. Therefore part of our training involves getting horses used to as much noise as possible, and one of the ways we achieve this is by dragging different things behind the carriage.
We explain how this confidence-building exercise relates to real-life situations, and also discuss why it is important to do this in a soft bit on a loose rein, as it shows the horse is happy to do things rather than being restrained via a harsh bit.
Everything we expose horses to has a practical purpose in mind and it is also important that this training takes place in the environment where the horse is driven (i.e. not in a quiet yard or enclosed arena), as many frightening things can be found out on the roads.
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That noise is driving me nuts. Kudos to you for helping the horse to be comfortable.
Great training! I was an outrider for a stagecoach in a large parade here in the US about 15 years ago. One of the bridges we crossed over was having repair work done, so the driver had no choice but to drive over a big metal plate. The wheels of the coach made a loud booming sound when passing over the plate. The horses were surprised and picked up a canter, a couple of strides, then slowed back to a walk. Not sure how he could have prepared the horses for that, but all the prior despooking training (and canter work in harness) helped the horses quickly recover from a sound that was entirely new to them.
brilliant training and yes the horse "looks" but behaves soooo nicely when passing the car with the scraping plate, excellent work
I Love how he is with his horses, Ive watched many videos and only wish you were in the US.
Brilliant idea,love the plate dragging but being able to lift it up. Will definitely try this.
Think I need earplugs myself when I go driving with you....:-)
3 min in and I am learning so much! I grew up at a barn watching my trainer and her dad teach horses to drive, but it was very scary and unprofessional in my kid point of view. I hated to be asked to get in the sleigh for a practice run. My trainer was great at dressage, but I did NOT feel they were good at teaching the driving thing. I am so amazed none of us kids got hurt during all that back then. I love watching and hearing this lesson. I have gained some confidence in a sport that is beautiful, but should only be done by people who are safe, careful and professional. If you ever gave a clinic lesson in Kentucky, I'm there!!! Thank you so much for posting! (If you can, what type of horse/large pony is that? Gray Haflinger, Percheron???) Beautiful!!! Thank you!
Im watching your many video clips and getting fabulous ideas on desensitizing my fellow so he is less likely to put us in a bad situation on the cart.
Such good training!!!❤❤❤ thank you.
Thanks Mr Hook. I'm looking forward to your videos . I totally agree that every animal needs specialized training. It''s slow and steady with my mule, you just make it look so easy. I can only imagine the hours of work you and staff put in.
Wow great video & training . Thank you
Mr Barryhook u are amazing and wonderful with horses=) what a lovely horse too! i wish we had someone like u here in Canada to help train my horse to the cart ..love all ur videos=)
Decided to add my comment to this presentation. You guys do wonderful work, and I'll bet the horses in training sleep REAL GOOD at night after each day in your training program. LOL. Keep up the great work! If I could snap my fingers, I'd have you here at my place in TEXAS to help me with my boy.
I have enjoyed watching all your videos, very informative! Merry Christmas to y'all from Lamar Mississippi!
Very helpful!
Thanks, and merry christmas and a happy new year for you and family,
love it
A treat to see a dapple grey.
wonderful video ..great ideas!! I will once again be bringing my Fjord into driving ...I'm wondering if you can help me with something. The harness I have her has a quick hitch (which is very handy) ..but should I also make some type of tree to attach onto the cart from the traces?. It's only a small sulky (1/2seater)
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