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  @tbrown9124120 сағат бұрын

  Preach it , I'm not buying anything I can't put my hands on or throw a leg over.

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  @MrMikemeizler5 күн бұрын

  Ageee thank you ed

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  @bonniesears52865 күн бұрын

  Thank you for this video!

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  @MrMikemeizler5 күн бұрын

  @@bonniesears5286 your welcome I hope you like it

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  @MrMikemeizler5 күн бұрын

  @@bonniesears5286 your are welcome

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  @bonniesears52865 күн бұрын

  I will be watching it again this evening!

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  @edswalkinghorses5 күн бұрын

  I think getting your horse to focus on you consistently is what takes the longest time. Horses can learn a new skill in a minute or two if you’re decent with your timing of the release. Taking the show on the road so to speak, with all the distractions is what takes all the time and miles. Thanks for promoting people develop a good foundation on their horses!

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  I do agree 100% with every word the fellow said here. Every single thing he says is true. Every last word of it. And I just love him for his philosophy! But some terms are overused by the experienced riders who don't realize that the newer people don't understand them. Especially the words soft and supple. As simple as they both seem, both of them require a lot more explanation. Both need detailed explanations given, at length, because so many just don't understand what is meant and why they matter so much. I know an attempt was made here, and I applaud it, but more is needed On the how and the why. The people are saying themselves that they need more detailed explanations of the terms and more detailed reasoning. I could make a long list of words and expressions used here and elswhere that won't be understood by many of the people. Poll, break at the poll, on the bit, behind the bit, supple, soft, rolcur or rolkur, in front of the vertical and behind the vertical, extended, collected. We need SO MUCH info about the words "soft" and "collected"! Both are terms that can easily confuse people, because of the many varying uses of them! A knowledgable person could write a book on either of those 2 words, and I know it can't all be put into 1 video. I'm just saying we need more than what we are getting. Experienced teachers like myself know that you cannot assume your audience understands ANYTHING. And if they miss just 1 thing, it can make everything that comes after that unintelligable to them. As someone who has suffered through 1000s of horse videos where the person makes assumptions, I can say that this video is not the worst by any means, but it is nowhere near the clearest explanation either. For example, you talk about the foundation being needed, but you don't ever say WHAT that foundation consists of. Or why it's needed. What exactly is it? What are the components of it? And what are the minor points of each component? What happens when the horse doesn't have the foundation? Why does it matter so much? What happens when they do have it? How exactly do you impart that foundation to the horses? Constant repetition is a very good thing, and I'm glad some of that is used here. You might consider using some pre-prepared visual aids, for the students and for your own sake. For example written lists on a white board, or on large paper that can be flipped over, and then gone back to. Even people like me have trouble, and I've been around horses for over 50 years, off and on. It's because horse people make too many assumptions about what will already be known. They take too much for granted. I am now beginning to get accustomed to the American jargon, but I still struggle with it. People from the American South don't realize how thick their accents are. Different words, different pronunciation, different grammer, local jargon. And that's on top of the specialized jargon of the horse business in the US south. I know videos aren't made by horse people just to hear themselves talk. No matter where they are from, they need to remember to speak in a way that is internationally recognized, and to plan the talk in advance, not to just wing it. Even if they have to hold a reference paper to keep themselves to the prearranged structure of the talk, that's perfectly ok. A structured talk is SO much easier to absorb and to remember! With very clear explanations of all points, and frequent reminders for listeners of how it all fits together. The number one point is to never assume your audience knows anything. I have had entire videos of 20 to 30 minutes go right over my head, because of a simple point not being understood, like the ones I mentioned above. I understand the word soft. But how is it different when applied to a horse in general, to a horse's mouth, to a rider, to their hands, or to the contact acheived? These things do matter. The word "soft" is thrown around far too much. What exactly does it mean? What does it achieve? In the moment and overall? What exactly does it look like? Sorry for the rant. It wasn't really a rant. Just a reminder of who you are talking to. You are doing a wonderful job, and I do so much support every single thing you said!

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  @TheChadcooley10 күн бұрын

  Sir, thank you for this video. I learned this the hard way. What happened with me was, I went to work and ride the horse, but when the horse got home with me it was a totally different horse. I had to do some basic groundwork to establish respect and boundaries. What I did was not a long process but could have been avoided.

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  @MrMikemeizler10 күн бұрын

  Your welcome Chad I hope helps a lot of other people before they buy

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  @rebeccadees230015 күн бұрын

  Do you sell other breeds of horses? Non registered?

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  @MrMikemeizler15 күн бұрын

  No we pretty much only sell registered fox trotters and we do not sell any grade horses but thank you for asking

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  @rebeccadees230015 күн бұрын

  @@MrMikemeizler thank you. Enjoyed your videos. When I was much younger I was a novice rider and had a couple of quarter horses. My last one I had when it was born and raised it until I was able to get her green broke by an experienced rider. She needed someone with far more experience than me so I sold to a friend who wanted to breed her and I got her QH who was trained in western pleasure. I felt comfortable riding her. Apparently she was a handful for her which surprised me so she sold her to someone else who couldn’t handle her. She had a mean streak. She was never abused in any way and was very gentle except when I started trying clip her bridal path. I had some friends who were very experienced with horses and they couldn’t get her to let them either. When she was a yearling she tried pinning me against a stall door and I began to realize that she was going to be too much for my limited experience. I’m 72 now and haven’t ridden in forty years due to life issues. I wish I could have a gentle horse under saddle but it’s not possible anymore.

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  @MrMikemeizler15 күн бұрын

  @@rebeccadees2300 thank you very much and I know Life gets on a lot of peoples way

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  @rebeccadees230015 күн бұрын

  Just curious if you can use a bit less bridle on a horse with a good foundation.

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  Of course you can! Just don't expect instant results. It takes time for them to learn, just as it takes time for us. You should be riding more with your legs anyway though. If you have a respected person who has made the transition, ask them to help you. Most people who love horses will be happy to help.

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  @bryanmontgomery405019 күн бұрын

  I don’t know a damn thing about a gated horse but this guy figured out all the cow horses in the world!!! If you don’t have a solar foundation, you have nothing!!!

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  What do you mean by solar? Solar means the sun.

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  @bryanmontgomery405010 күн бұрын

  Solid, have fat fingers.

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  @bryanmontgomery405019 күн бұрын

  First video of yours I have seen, I already like the hell out of ya!!!!

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  @bryanmontgomery405019 күн бұрын

  They spend thirty days “tuning “ them up, she spends the other eleven months ruining them!

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  @TMarie-eb8rt19 күн бұрын

  I had a mustang bolt over the top of me recently, knocking me hard to the ground and then kicking me as she passed over me. Watching your videos has made me aware that she did what she thought she should do. I paid the price for not knowing that something as simple as letting my finger cross her topline and being seen by an off side eye could cause such a response by her. I really do not know how to proceed with her...this happened after 2 years of trying to gentle her. She is holding on to her wild ways. She can not even be haltered. What is next for her?

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  @DawnReese-r8u19 күн бұрын

  How do you become a patron?

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  @MrMikemeizler19 күн бұрын

  Patreon.com/user?u=85147077 this is a link that will take you directly to our Patreon page. Sign up for the white trail for $10 per month to see all 400 training videos with new ones loaded weekly.

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  @janahamilton958822 күн бұрын

  Yeeehaaaaw! This is exactly what we talked about when i called for help. Just happened to stumble on this! Boy is this familiar

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  @MrMikemeizler21 күн бұрын

  I hope it helps I really forgot about doin this one

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  @406dn722 күн бұрын

  The you tube algorithm has your videos popping up. I'm a 73 year old who owns TWH's for pointing dog field trials, elk hunting, and trail riding. All of my horses have been in a bridle with shanked curb bit. So, the single rein stop is not something I do. For the most part, I cue them with my seat. If I want them to stow down or stop, I rotate my hips, and my legs move forward a few inches. I do that before the reins get picked up. It only takes picking up the reins gently after that to bring them to a stop. My long term goal with each horse is to use my body more and the bridle less, to have them soft and obedient. The primary use of my reins is to cue the horse to get in a collected frame, or let them extend their frame. Have a good one.

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  @406dn722 күн бұрын

  Can't say that there is anything to disagree with, but riding by yourself with your horse, is a significant milestone for both horse and rider. The horse looks to you for leadership more when you are alone with it, compared to when it can lean on other horses to remain calm. It is only natural for a horse to be more anxious away from other horses. If you can gain your horse's trust, when riding alone, there is nothing they won't do for you.

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  @MrMikemeizler22 күн бұрын

  You are exactly correct and thank you

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  @user-bi6ro8rx2mАй бұрын

  I won't ride a horse that can't do a one-rein stop!! Gotta practice them so they become reflex. Love my trail walkers!!

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  @gabbyoneill6330Ай бұрын

  Secretariat. 😂 we are dating ourselves.❤

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  @nancyhamlin9169Ай бұрын

  Agreed

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  @christa2252Ай бұрын

  Thank you for this video. Simple, to the point, and covered multiple exercises. I've owned an 11 yo TWH mare for about a year, and while she was advertised as "not spooky, been there done that trail horse" before I bought her, she ended up being one of the most reactive, nervous horses I have ever seen. She can be terribly herd-bound and buddy-sour. She spooked so hard the other day that I finally came off. I making it a point to go back to these basics and see where I get with her.

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  @MrMikemeizlerАй бұрын

  its the only thing you can do and dont push let him come it i guess i need to a vedio on buying horses i just had a lady call and talk with me and it was pretty much the same problem

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  @taylorwells4693Ай бұрын

  Please keep posting content. I love your no nonsense approach. I cant believe you dont have more subscribers! Keep up the amazing work!

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  @MrMikemeizlerАй бұрын

  Thank you Taylor I appreciate it

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  @user-bi6ro8rx2mАй бұрын

  I enjoy your transparency and common sense approach to the myths regarding gaited trail horses. Thank you for your videos. 😊 Love my gaited boys!

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  @user-bi6ro8rx2mАй бұрын

  Love it!! Thank you for all of your truthful information!!!! Thank you for reiterating the bit myths!!!! I ride my walkers bitless...Don't need those dang shanked bits for control!! Trail riding is the best...thank you for your honesty and not downplaying trail riding!

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  I can't understand why people still use those horrifyingly long shanks. What's wrong with their minds? Another channel just published a video of a guy trail riding with a double bridle on his horse. Why?! I also want to say that while some shows can be an ok thing, IMHO the only really rewarding way to ride is on the trails. I see the value of schooling with the lunge, of course, and of riding in a ring for instruction. But all of that would only be to improve the trail riding experience for me and my horse. I've been around horses off and on for my whole life. 64 years. I see no value in increasing the height of jumps beyond what might impede us on a normal trail, and jumping on trails is not a good idea anyway. If you can possibly avoid it, you should do so. Jumping high jumps or jumping a lot of low ones strains the horse's body in unnatural ways. If you are bored with the trails nearby, teach your horse to be a good loader, and take them to new places. Teach them to do Liberty or Dressage moves. Teach yourself and them to ride bareback and or bitless, or even bridleless,, with just a neck rope. I see no value at all in the high stress things they put horses through. Barrel racing, all rodeo events, racing, and Big Lick. Those are simply torture, and should be banned. There is nothing that compares to the beauty of just following a trail or fields, and enjoying your environment, with just your horse or with friends. If I could do it every day until I die, I would die happy!

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  @jbrittain4605Ай бұрын

  The owner needs more training than the horses. Pisses me off they want the own a horse but will not make the commitment to horsemanship that is needed, this is why I no longer ride outside horses.

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  @charliewhon6548Ай бұрын

  It’s not just a problem in a the gaited horse industry. It’s the same in the whole horse industry. Self carriage relaxation and softness should be the goal for all horses.

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  @maggieb5326Ай бұрын

  This is so true and very well expressed! 😊

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  @MrMikemeizlerАй бұрын

  Thank you very much I appreciate it

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  @stephaniespiesz2155Ай бұрын

  So helpful- thank you

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  @MrMikemeizlerАй бұрын

  Thank you for watching stephanie

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  @stephaniespiesz2155Ай бұрын

  ❤

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  @EstellaHoskins-pm1shАй бұрын

  Question, I have a KMSH trail horse, 11 years old. She is a great trail horse but has bucked me off four times causing some serious injuries. She is usually soft, supple, and responsive but gets scared at 18 wheelers, motorcycles, and sometimes I don't know what. She is so athletic that she is in the air. It's happened 4 times in the past 5 years. What can I do to correct this immideate response to being scared?

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  @MrMikemeizlerАй бұрын

  Your mare is 11 years old and should be over all thta nonsence so if she isn’t over It by now I would say she will never be over it and you could get hurt really bad I know you have been hurt but it could always be worse I wish I had and answer for ya but your status is vital

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  @dizel93872 ай бұрын

  ❤ I just found you today. Love your opinion and I agree. Gaited horses are fascinating and we have to learn together. It’s so much fun. I will watch more of your content and recommend it to my friends. Thank you 🙏

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  @MrMikemeizler2 ай бұрын

  We also have a Patreon page it is rafter m tracings stables over 300 training videos there and thank you very much

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  Can anyone who is or has been a Patreon comment on how complete and/or helpful those Patreon videos are?

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  @patriciaantolik67412 ай бұрын

  My mare fights the snaffle bit; I took her out the other day for a trail ride and rode her with a bit less bridle. She was much better. How can that be?? She dropped her head and relaxed.

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  @MrMikemeizler2 ай бұрын

  We have customers that ride in bit less bridle. It’s also a side pull so your one rein stop can still be utilized. Some horses don’t like a bit. There could be issues like wolf teeth, teeth not floated, size of snaffle being too tight or too loose. The main thing would be stop fighting, allow the horse to be comfortable and if bit less works well there’s no reason to not use it as long as you have control.

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  @sallypenno1642 ай бұрын

  Under 4 if ridden they should be done/checked 2+ times a year. As their teeth are soft and get hooks and cusps easily. After they have capped 12 to 18 months depending on the horse

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  @JustinBeasley-zd1wg2 ай бұрын

  A BIG shout out to this gentleman! The same message I've been preaching to my clients for 30+ years. Keep up the good work!!

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  @MrMikemeizler2 ай бұрын

  Thank you very much justin

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  @janahamilton95882 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the talk. I’m new to y’all and i wondered about the decrease in posts and how to navigate the site better. Y’all covered it all. Bless y’all.

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  @MrMikemeizler2 ай бұрын

  Thank you Janna it has just been crazy here but we are back into the swing of it if I can help you in any way just call or send us a message

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  @nancyrandazzo17132 ай бұрын

  Where are you located?

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  @MrMikemeizler2 ай бұрын

  We are in Thayer Missouri. Thayer is located on the Arkansas Missouri border. 4172802219 is joy’s contact number.

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  @nancyrandazzo17132 ай бұрын

  100% Once this is accomplished, the partnership and ride is amazing. I lost my 9 year old to Lymphoma and am starting over with my 4 year old.

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  @cattymajiv10 күн бұрын

  I'm very sorry. I know how that must hurt. ❤

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  @edswalkinghorses2 ай бұрын

  Mike, you are spot on about this!

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  @terrytoy89652 ай бұрын

  Thank you

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  @patriciaantolik67413 ай бұрын

  I’ve spent years and thousands of dollars training my horse. In hindsight, I would have rather paid this man the money and rode the horse home........safely!

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  @MrMikemeizler3 ай бұрын

  thank you very much patricia

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  @jordanwhite54703 ай бұрын

  The "what" is good to know, but would be more useful if the "how" followed it.

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  @barbarawitt99893 ай бұрын

  You'll send her right back to the person who allows that behavior. You need to train the OWNER!

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  @aprilweisler70034 ай бұрын

  I just joined today and found what I’ve been looking for. The good the bad and the ugly. And I desperately need help how to move forward with my training. I feel like I’m always two steps behind with her. At 2 1/2 she had absolutely no groundwork. Thanks for giving me direction.

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  @MrMikemeizler4 ай бұрын

  You are very welcome april

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  @bestofatlconcerts4 ай бұрын

  Excellent video. Very few riders do the things you are mentioning. If safety is a priority, these pre-ride exercises are a must.

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  @MrMikemeizler4 ай бұрын

  Thank you! We believe people will be much safer if they will do them.

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  @bestofatlconcerts4 ай бұрын

  You are preaching...AMEN!!!

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  @ricklaporte80524 ай бұрын

  They treated them like possessions, carriage-less horses rather than intelligent animals. Teach them well!

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  @PONYHEAVEN4 ай бұрын

  I used to think, too, that other people training my horses suffits. Error. Me, myself, needs to train. My horsemanship is needed. Message to the poor ladies out there.