You know it’s a good day for you (and your horse) when Warwick uploads!

That automatic "give" without even thinking about it is what I call feel. It's the basis of a "feel" for horses. Thanks, Warwick. 👍

I especially love the end when your horse licked your hand . Bear does that every day because of your teaching on biting. This video message was great as well . 💜😇💜

The viewer's comment and your clear demonstrations of aware horsemanship made this episide extra special. Thanks, Warwick!

The steering wheel analogy is great. 👍

It’s all about awareness. Have ALWAYS loved this channel but I love it EVEN MORE in recent years. Especially all the “woo woo” stuff! 😊🙏

what an amazing insight! As an operating room nurse, for instance I always know if my hands are clean or need to be washed. I always know where the "sharp" is and it's relationship to everyone in the room. I shall now be so much more cognizant of my interaction with my horses, and identify times when I can communicate better!

So glad you are teaching people this. I'm glad I never did that with my OTTB. He was so much bigger & stronger than I was/am, so I decided we'd have a relationship built on respect. If I went to the pastures to bring him to the barn, the lead rope was slack & he'd walk directly behind me with his nose/muzzle gently touching my spine at upper hip area. If I walked a zig zag pattern, he did too w/ zero pressure on lead rope. Now that I think about it - he was matching steps with me! I always thought to treat the horses in the herd kindly & with respect, therefore, no tight grasp on any lead rope because I simply expected them to act like grown up, mature horses. They never let me down.

Animals are much more aware and present than humans generally, because they still live in a world where they think they might be prey, whereas humans tend to live in their heads, thinking about social media or shopping lists or whatever. Hopefully, horses can help people be more present in the moment, because it really is the only way to get the best out of them

@mdee860

2 жыл бұрын

You're so right. There is a rescue group in NYS that is working with ex soldiers who have PTSD. They're matched up with wild mustangs (who are also traumatized - from being separated from their herd). So far, they're getting really good results with both the soldiers & the mustangs! Horses are just amazing, forgiving & present.

Mike Geitner, a very popular equikinetik and horse trainer in Germany, once said: when you are with the horse, you are with the horse. It's not always easy but when I am training/riding my horse I try to be fully concentrated on her. Thanks for this helpful video and lots of greetings from Germany.

I love that you compared this to being aware like you're aware of the loaded gun in your hands. That is a PERFECT comparison for me to use with my husband - something he totally gets (lifelong hunter) in a world he's just starting to learn (horses/horsemanship and how the little things count). Thank you, Warwick!

Thank you for another succinct video. I find working with horses and dogs is almost a meditative exercise for me. I can't and don't think of anything else and it clears my mind. If you let your mind wander while riding or working with a horse it will come back to bite you in the butt.

Nailed it. I see way too many people misusing the lead rope; whether that be excessive level-7 corrections or simply NEVER releasing pressure as you've displayed here in an example. Lack of mindfulness paired with an excessive need to control the horse. Horses hate it, and I hate seeing it just as much 😆 I have stumbled across my favorite method of leading horses recently during one of my jobs (therapy sessions), and that is to simply rest my hands on my jacket around my chest area as I lead for about half hour each session (imagine a cop resting his hands on his vest, that sort of position). Even when the horses decide to rush at any point, I only guide/correct them once they have disregarded the slack in the rope or my immediate space (such as crossing into my path). Less is more....and although this is a strange method it has done me wonders! Some have begun to understand my verbal warnings prior to continuing unwanted behavior as well, or even correct their own pace before they take the slack out of the lead rope. Pretty cool stuff. Learning to communicate in a more subtle manner has been a blast; leading and working with these animals should appear as poetry in motion...(something easy on the eyes! Not a fight)

@claramora4524

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. I want to try this technique!

Instinctual awareness.

You helped us a lot with our horse stuff you left your actually like helped help like I just thankful that you helped

They know when you know, and and they know when you don't. IE: Being AWARE more of the HORSE and Environment, then thinking of other things and tightening up on the 1. Lead Line or 2. Reins. Just my opinion. Many Blessings to you and your family, and to all of your subscribers as well. Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦

Once again another very well made video!! Thank you for all the content!! I've been working with my newly purchased alpha paint mare thats 5yrs old... ive had her for 2 months now and with your learning your content I feel shes doin better than 4 of the horses that are at the barn I board at!! We have 4 horses there with old women owners that are ticking time bombs! Just started her under saddle this last weekend applying the let her go where she wants for now! No issues!! Riding just rope halter at the time! Thanx again great work!!

At the end Warwick talks about kicking a horse under saddle and he lifts his left leg. The horse immediately did the same! Coincidence? I think not

@meetandcode

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that, too! Horse was aware about warwick behavior

@sarahposey7166

2 жыл бұрын

I have taken lots if photos of my mare synchronizing first ride with the person jogging her in hand

Thank you! Your videos have helped me so much, especially in the way I lead my horse.

So well explained, I’m often asked why horses are ‘different’ with me and the concept of being present is what I try to explain, I’ll link them to this video now. Thank you Warwick, your work is very important, keep it coming 🤗

Because you did a flip and are teaching how to be an observant listener, is why I subscribed. I'm currently a student of Harmony Horsemanship, which is great, but to further you have to pay what I can't afford. I'm thankful to find your channel as you are filling in the wholes of my training experience.

Leading is so much more than bringing a Horse from one place to another.a leadrope equivalent is much more than a rope to lead.

Great talking point, nice video.

Perfectly said again! Thank you for that reminder, some things are so simple but yes they get forgotten. I am constantly checking to make sure I'm not doing things like holding the line too tightly, I remember what you were saying about being present and realizing that your present. When your mind wanders and then you realize it that's okay.

Thanks for another video!

Hi mate, can you do a video of basic horse riding ques, using your terminology "being present, being aware". I am learning, very green and would like to improve my body energy and communication of how it should be when riding my horse

Yeah it’s just being connected to your horse all the time like driving ..spot on WS another great video !! Ohhh I really would love a horse again & do all this all over again following your program xxx

Very nicely explained! Awareness is really a fundamental state needed for good horsemanship. As bodylanguage is absolute in the sense that there is no point where it is turned off. Communication through bodylanguage is a constant.

Super helpful video. I think I have this mindfulness while moving but do tend to choke up on the lead rope when just standing still. Probably not a coincidence that I'm a moving meditation sort of person rather than a sitting meditation sort of person. Something to work on.

Good points!

Cool thx

How many horses at the racetrack do you see being led by their strappers holding the lead rope right under the horse's chin - nearly all! If they think they can better control the horse like that then the ignorance being shown by those who work daily with horses is monumental.

@WarwickSchiller

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more

@a24-45

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, every single strapper I've seen on videos of the track seems to do that. The handlers give me the impression that they have not a second to spare to wait for the horse to consent to their request. Perhaps the handlers are under very tight time pressure? Or perhaps they are afraid that the horse will spook so they feel they need maximum head control? It would be interesting to know.

@persephonemaeve2704

2 жыл бұрын

A lot is for show. Like this horse is so wild I have to hold it tightly. So wild and fast it might just win the race. A well behaved horse may not look like a winner. It’s a stupid industry.

@jasonparsons1306

2 жыл бұрын

A fully fit racehorse at the track about to race is a completely different beast altogether.

@ratherbwithhorses

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonparsons1306 agreed! The horse world needs much less demonizing of each other!

Amen!!!

The same is true with holding a dog leash. The animals feel your energy through the leash.

Hello! This is just a side comment ... I have been struggling with feeling like I am supposed to engage when my gut is telling me that I need to be setting boundaries with my space. I understand what can be perceived as "mouthy" is the human equivalent to a handshake. However, there are times when the horses actions do not feel friendly. I am really glad to see you put your hand up when Bella turns her head towards you. Maybe others, like me, are having a hard time differentiating when it is appropriate to engage vs. set boundaries.

@WarwickSchiller

2 жыл бұрын

That is where the art comes in ! That’s the hard part to teach , as there’s almost a sixth sense in being able to do this reallly well

@jessicaventress4821

2 жыл бұрын

@@WarwickSchiller You have no idea how helpful this is, thank you so much.

i often see people "leading" a horse while one of their hands is very close to where the rope connects to the head of the horse. it always felt wrong. now i know why.

Could you cover how you lead a horse? Some like their head at the shoulder, some behind them. Mine like walking to fast for me...

@WarwickSchiller

2 жыл бұрын

I have a number of videos on this

@inspiringscriptureartw-kar3761

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll look them up.

I've walked my horse in hand down our road a lot of times. There has been times recently that he trots in front of me at an angle and stops me. I have circle him around and kept going, but only to have him keep it up, it mostly happens at dusk. Do you think I should acknowledge his discomfort and turn back or put him in a relaxation circle?

@WarwickSchiller

2 жыл бұрын

I’d just go the other way

Will someone please answer my question? Why is it that my colt always turns his rear end at me and bolts away after he greets me? He’ll sniff my hand and let me pet him but he’ll walk just enough and throw his rear end in the air and run away

@ronmccabe7164

5 ай бұрын

How old? Foals will often bounce on their front feet, and/or "kick up their heels" as play posturing much like dogs will "play bow".