*THIS* is "horse training. Nothing glamourous. Nothing "magical". Just setting it up and waiting it out. Experience says: "I know what I'm waiting for and what I'm asking for and allowing the horse to find it". Many nowadays would have given up when they can't figure out why trying to "make friends" with their horse doesn't actually create a schooled, truth-worthy, solid horse. I was lucky enough to have worked with someone with this kind of experience. I love it! Watching these vids reminds me there are some real horsemen left.
@@ronaldsmith6829 That is a fine title indeed. These N. American "horsewhisperers" don't hold a candle to Barry. I've been around many of them so I know what I'm talking about. Nowadays it's about "making friends with your unicorm" while making a fool of him. There is a lot of rough handling by some of the most "famous" of that bunch.
Bloody marvellous!! What an excellent lesson/display of leaving a young horse to make his own mind up, whilst chucking all his toys out of the pram, that standing still and quiet achieves his desires. The reins could have been tied in knots, they were so loose. And once allowed into the yard and then being asked to stand still again, his body language was roaring "oh GOD, AGAIN???" but he chose to do as he was told, with the reins loose again. Amazing stuff, Barry, amazing stuff. Thank you. Xx
It's so nice to see a real horseman at work.... You remind me of a man I knew years ago who taught us as children to carriage drive... He had a small trap and little pony and taught me so many lessons that I still remember now..... And use too..... Brilliant Barry you are a driving training legend
This is someone who knows his job inside out, no screaming and hitting and basically beating like some do. This should be watched by anyone training horses , this guys knowledge needs to be shared
A saddle horse trainer that I like calls this "benign antagonism;" you find the thing they don't particularly want to do, and convince them to do it by quiet persistence. It's almost a Zen thing... 😊 Thanks, Barry! Fine tutorial! 👍
This is so helpful, Barry. I only began to drive after years of riding, when we brought several gypsy cobs home to states with us. Needed you then, but in time have learned so much and continue to do so. Thanks again.
benign antagonism - yes, yes - anything my horse finds difficult to deal with, we do more of, and reward for correct behavior - and basically ignore bad behavior, just not let rush by nor avoid. such as "horse eating rocks" or "horse eating squirrels" etc..
I learned so much. The horse was so indignant and disbelieving. Very expressive. I can see why this was a lesson of central importance to driving safety. Thank you for the video.
I love to sit on the cart along side such a wonder patient horseman. I am 72 yrs and sold my last horse a few yrs back. I always loved driving, however in the state of Maine USA. It did not come easy to brave these roads.
Patience is a virtue. But when it comes horses, patience is a necessity. You give the the question, like you at the gate with this lad, you give them the question, stand quietly at the gate, then let them find the correct answer. But you can't give in at the wrong time either. Because if you do, the horse has won the argument. If you do that every time, he will then constantly rush the gate to get back with his mate. This is true horsemanship and training at its best. I always learn from you barryhook2. So I say thank you sincerely for all the great instructional video content you put out. Wishing everyone there to continue to be healthy during this pandemic of the COVID-19 virus. Best Wishes from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
Brilliant video. One of the most powerful tools in the tool box is patience. How does a. horse know what does or doesn't work if he isn't allowed to (safely) experiment ? If he is punished then he still will want to paw but you have temporarily stopped him. Far better to let the horse decide that a behavior doesn't pay off. And you send the message that you have the rest of your life to wait until he does. Good job !
I love watching this. That's what we need to see! Horses who are "learning" to stand still or do new things. Horses who have not yet learned to behave. It really helps to see horses acting natural, until they learn. Thanks so much! Your explanation of what is going on is very helpful! He's so funny wringing his neck LOL
Brilliant, Barry! This is the training we really need to see. Not the finished product but the many small steps of vital lessons leading to the finished product. And today's lesson maybe the most important of them all. Can't wait for the next episode!
So many problems could be avoided if folks would just teach their horses to stand before they do anything else. Always enjoy Barry Hook vids for the solid teaching.
Every foal after they are 2 weeks old, I will have someone holding the mare quiet, then I hold the foal, until it's quiet. I keep reassuring the foal. You're standing right beside Momma, now momma is standing quiet, and I would like you to as well. Where I am it is a necessity that they have a foal halter on for leading them to the field. So I am actually teaching it, in 5 min increments, what is expected. Laying the groundwork that they will need later.
My question is, most natural horse trainers say to get the feet in motion, to control the mind. Barry is the exact opposite of this method, because, he teaches another realm of self control required by carriage driving. But why shouldn't ridden horses have self control and not need to "move to be taught"? What am I not getting here?
@@LythaWausW Controlling the feet is about removing pressure when the horse moves in the right direction, even if only a little bit, depending on where you are in the training process, so the trainer controls where the feet go. That does teach self control. Whenever you are with a horse, you either lead, or you follow. If you want to be the leader, you control the feet, control the mind. Horses understand this concept very well, as they do it between themselves, in herd behavior.
@@LythaWausW Not only by controlling feet and mind, but by teaching it young to stand quiet, you are teaching it basic ground manners that you want instilled in them. If you are going to ride the horse, do you want a horse that walks away from you while trying to mount it by either the ground or mounting block? Do you think your farrier will appreciate a horse constantly taking its foot and moving away? These type of manners are just as important to teach as if you are going to be diving them in a carriage. Patience. You must show them, the horse, that you are the leader, and you are asking it to do something. Be it standing still, holding its own foot for the farrier or whatever job you decide you are going to give that horse. That is why I start them as foals when they are in my care. The mares come to me at 9 months pregnant, and they stay until the foal is minimum 2 months old so that I can start laying this foundation with them. You can teach your horse a lot, without making it move its feet. Best Regards, Jenn, from Ontario, Canada.
@@LythaWausW , ridden horses can and SHOULD have all the same attributes. My own four will all stand still to be saddled, groomed, and even trimmed without being tied. There are more than one right way to do things (and more wrong than I can count). Barry proved what I have been saying for years when I watched him in person. I noticed how different we did things...then realizes how much the same we are. Barry and I might not do things exactly the same, but in the end, we get the same results. A horse that has self control to stand still when asked to.
I should add, I train saddle horses. I see little difference. The principles are still the same. They are still horses. When I watched you, you did things a lot different than me, but the principles behind what we do are the same.
Dear Mr Hook, as you say in "your opinion" prove of your methods shines through in the results you get, without causing any pain or harm to the horse, I love this method of training and it applies to way more than just driving horses. Most animals respond in kind to this type of training if only people have the knowledge and patience to see it through.
You make my day every time I sit there and listen and learn how you think, on my big 55 inch TV its like being there. It is true even old folks can learn something new, and I am now sold of the rubber bits. Though you'd never have heard that out of my mouth long ago. But it takes a good trainer with a gentle mind to convince me. And also my mother was from Scotland and I have a cousin someplace south west of London. So its like seeing mom's homeland.
I loved watching this Barry....Thankyou‼️ You are a master....and we can all learn so much from you. Please please can we have more videos like this. I enjoy the usual ones you do...but being able to see how you work and train the horse...warts an all...is so educational. I have bought all the dvds that you sell...and can’t wait for you to do more👍 Big Thanks....from Ireland.
So glad to have you ‘300 year olds’ with us. 😉. Learning from the wealth of experiences from others is really helpful in giving the young a leg up - even just a mental one. It was good to see the longer video - demonstrating the real show of patience and time. Thanks to you & yours.
Really good training for the horse ofcourse. I think that without brake in the wagon this wouldnt be possible with loose rains like he talks about all the time. The horse would twist and turn, back and spin with loose reins.
Your videos are very inspiring and it's a complete joy to listen to you! I've been wanting to retrain my old rescue cow horse to pull a small wagon for us and you help both me and my Mr. Fred remember we can do it! Thank you!
Thank you for this. I would know I lack your confidence and towards the end when you were asking him to walk on and he reared and plunged, I would have begun to feel I had chosen the wrong temperamented horse for the job I was asking of him. I would also have been worried about running out of room to sort that problem with no, where to turn around easily in your yard. It was therefore great to see how you handled that part, and to hear your reassurance that he would be better next time. I would have worried about ending on the note of him not walking off calmly. Thanks again, much appreciated.
Horses learn what is fair. They figure out that their actions of frustration do not improve the situation, i.e., to go forward and through the gate to his stable. The request to stand still -- despite being asked of him at an unusual time which is not the past routine he knows -- is fair and it's an opportunity to rest. The discipline of obedience is of immeasurable value: it's a matter of safety for the time when the horse must obey instructions. Instructions, not orders. Mr. Hook is a horseman. One of the very, very few left.
Such an interesting video! Im really glad you uploaded this. You said once a few years ago that you don't usually show this part of training because its boring. In a way it is i suppose, but its also excellent to see this sort of thing play out in a longer film. I really enjoyed watching it and having a good old think about it and how to improve my own riding (im currently a beginner again after a decade away). Patience of a saint indeed!
He has to find the right answer himself. You don't have to beat them. You've told him to stand still, and when he does, resting a back foot for a minute or longer, then you've won not him. When working with horses, one must have the patience of Job. Especially with some. Not all. But what is one's problem, and the solution to it, may not work for any other horse you encounter. They are all individuals, just like children. And you can't teach children in a cookie Cutter fashion. The same must be kept in mind for horses. Not all horses learn at the same speed, just like children don't learn at the same speed. And if you don't have a bit and chain? Take a thick wooden spoon, put it in the same position as you would the bit. And with 2 pieces of string, just pulling down to the floor, will bring tears to your eyes. Stay Safe. Happy New Year to Everyone at HDP and all the Subscribers. I wish nothing but Joy, Good Health, Good Horsemanship teaching our knowledge to the ones coming up behind us, Peace, and of course, the most important ingredient of all, LOVE!!! 💖 💖 💖 Best Regards barryhook2!!! 💖 💖 💖 From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Thank you for posting this video. I have a cart without brakes. Is this patience training possible in a vehicle without brakes? Looks like it would not work without brakes on the vehicle.
It is easier with brakes or you may constantly have to check the horse with the reins. Ideally you do not want to be pulling on their mouth or you get into a pulling match with them.
Absolutely brilliant 👏, do you prefer your horses when they come to you for training to be a complete blanc canvas?or is it good to do a little bit with them b4 hand ?.
We prefer a blank canvas where possible, but understand that people area always keen to get started. If owners do anything to 'start' their horses at home, we only ask that they let us know exactly what they've done and any issues they've encountered so we can work with that knowledge rather than have to work it out along the way!
Depending on the horse, shorter sessions of the same lesson may work. Anxiety is likely from not understanding what is been asked and what the correct response is. We may also see sweating up if a horse has been punished in the past for not getting something 'right', but did not understand why it was punished. In this case, Choo knows exactly what 'stand still' means as he is perfectly capable and understanding in a pair. Therefore 'waiting him out' until he followed an instruction when he does know what is required of him was what worked for him.
And if you are getting frustrated yourself, that also gets communicated to the horse. So you, as the handler, must take a few deep breaths, in through the nose, slowly exhale out your mouth. That'll help you relax and therefore help your horse relax as well. Always use the same voice, commands. ALWAYS!! That way they get to know your voice, so when you ask them to walk on, they will start to listen more as well. But you must remain calm at all times. And try to remember to breathe to help you relax, stay calm, and help your horse through whatever the issue is. Do I have that correct barryhook2?? Stay safe from this COVID-19, wishing you all the best from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
@@jenniferlehman2464 Definitely some good points there Jenn! If you're lucky enough to have two trainers who use the same methods and commands and the horse is comfortable with both trainers, the frustrated one can sometimes swap and go and get a brew while they chill out! ;)
@@barryhook2 Or go groom out the next one that needs to go, if you're lucky enough to have 2 trainers with those methods. That's why I love working with the babys. Three 5 or 10 minute sessions a day, and you can turn out some amazing horses with ground manners. All 4 of the babys born this year are staying longer than usual, and I'm taking advantage of every moment. Teaching them to lead, pick up their feet, be groomed. Two have already had the rasp run over their feet because they were getting unbalanced. And I was at their head, the barn owner and I were wearing masks, he is a Certified Farrier here in Canada. They were good as gold when he did their feet! So pleased. The other two are younger, and so far, they haven't had to have anything done to them. But I still handle their legs and pick up their feet. I may use the back of a brush after picking it out carefully, to lightly tap the bottom. As I know the horses, when they start showing will be in shoes. So I do this in preparation for the Farrier, so that they are not startled by someone banging on the bottom of the foot. Foals, if handled correctly are like sponges, you may have to teach it a few times, but when they know it? They will always know it. Stay safe Mr. Hook, wishing you everyone in your yard safe passage through this storm called COVID- 19. SIncerely, from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
@@barryhook2 What Barry said - a horse is truly scared will be sweating and you can see its heart racing out of its chest. A horse with a VISIBLE heart rate is not in a safe learning place. A horse cannot fake a rapid heart rate. If your horse is shaking beneath you, you should step down.
@@barryhook2 I don't have an example like this, but one time I helped a friend load her very claustrophic Arabian into a horse box. The poor horse had never been properly trained to load, and apparently had been beaten/frightened into the box the first time. (That worked...once.) The horse would knock you over as he turned away from the entrance and if that didn't work he would back up. You couldn't bribe him with food, and bringing out a butt rope just set you back further. So I put away the gear and just told the horse he had two choices: he could either face the entrance (he could back up but not turn away), or walk in of his own volition. I wasn't going to force him. It took 7 hours, but he finally walked in. That was my longest wait...
I wonder if you could tell me if you don’t mind ? . The soft rubber bits you use . Do you make them yourselves or do you buy them ? What a great team and a great job . Great horse ! I’m sure he’s now doing brilliant. .
*THIS* is "horse training. Nothing glamourous. Nothing "magical". Just setting it up and waiting it out. Experience says: "I know what I'm waiting for and what I'm asking for and allowing the horse to find it". Many nowadays would have given up when they can't figure out why trying to "make friends" with their horse doesn't actually create a schooled, truth-worthy, solid horse. I was lucky enough to have worked with someone with this kind of experience. I love it! Watching these vids reminds me there are some real horsemen left.
Two determined entities. 😀😀
I believe the term in England is 'Horsemaster,' and master of his trade, Barry most certainly is!
@@ronaldsmith6829 That is a fine title indeed. These N. American "horsewhisperers" don't hold a candle to Barry. I've been around many of them so I know what I'm talking about. Nowadays it's about "making friends with your unicorm" while making a fool of him. There is a lot of rough handling by some of the most "famous" of that bunch.
Bloody marvellous!! What an excellent lesson/display of leaving a young horse to make his own mind up, whilst chucking all his toys out of the pram, that standing still and quiet achieves his desires. The reins could have been tied in knots, they were so loose. And once allowed into the yard and then being asked to stand still again, his body language was roaring "oh GOD, AGAIN???" but he chose to do as he was told, with the reins loose again. Amazing stuff, Barry, amazing stuff. Thank you. Xx
It's so nice to see a real horseman at work.... You remind me of a man I knew years ago who taught us as children to carriage drive... He had a small trap and little pony and taught me so many lessons that I still remember now..... And use too..... Brilliant Barry you are a driving training legend
This is someone who knows his job inside out, no screaming and hitting and basically beating like some do.
This should be watched by anyone training horses , this guys knowledge needs to be shared
Every time I thought he had settled, here comes that scrape-scrape sound again! He has a strong personality!
Time, patience and persistence is what it takes, especially when the horse is hard headed. Great job!
It’s great to see this part of the training when they are testing you and how your patience works
A saddle horse trainer that I like calls this "benign antagonism;" you find the thing they don't particularly want to do, and convince them to do it by quiet persistence. It's almost a Zen thing... 😊
Thanks, Barry! Fine tutorial! 👍
This is so helpful, Barry. I only began to drive after years of riding, when we brought several gypsy cobs home to states with us. Needed you then, but in time have learned so much and continue to do so. Thanks again.
benign antagonism - yes, yes - anything my horse finds difficult to deal with, we do more of, and reward for correct behavior - and basically ignore bad behavior, just not let rush by nor avoid. such as "horse eating rocks" or "horse eating squirrels" etc..
I learned so much. The horse was so indignant and disbelieving. Very expressive. I can see why this was a lesson of central importance to driving safety. Thank you for the video.
I love to sit on the cart along side such a wonder patient horseman. I am 72 yrs and sold my last horse a few yrs back. I always loved driving, however in the state of Maine USA. It did not come easy to brave these roads.
Patience is a virtue. But when it comes horses, patience is a necessity. You give the the question, like you at the gate with this lad, you give them the question, stand quietly at the gate, then let them find the correct answer. But you can't give in at the wrong time either. Because if you do, the horse has won the argument. If you do that every time, he will then constantly rush the gate to get back with his mate. This is true horsemanship and training at its best. I always learn from you barryhook2. So I say thank you sincerely for all the great instructional video content you put out. Wishing everyone there to continue to be healthy during this pandemic of the COVID-19 virus. Best Wishes from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
Brilliant video. One of the most powerful tools in the tool box is patience. How does a. horse know what does or doesn't work if he isn't allowed to (safely) experiment ? If he is punished then he still will want to paw but you have temporarily stopped him. Far better to let the horse decide that a behavior doesn't pay off. And you send the message that you have the rest of your life to wait until he does. Good job !
I love watching this. That's what we need to see! Horses who are "learning" to stand still or do new things. Horses who have not yet learned to behave. It really helps to see horses acting natural, until they learn. Thanks so much! Your explanation of what is going on is very helpful! He's so funny wringing his neck LOL
Brilliant, Barry! This is the training we really need to see. Not the finished product but the many small steps of vital lessons leading to the finished product. And today's lesson maybe the most important of them all. Can't wait for the next episode!
So many problems could be avoided if folks would just teach their horses to stand before they do anything else. Always enjoy Barry Hook vids for the solid teaching.
Every foal after they are 2 weeks old, I will have someone holding the mare quiet, then I hold the foal, until it's quiet. I keep reassuring the foal. You're standing right beside Momma, now momma is standing quiet, and I would like you to as well. Where I am it is a necessity that they have a foal halter on for leading them to the field. So I am actually teaching it, in 5 min increments, what is expected. Laying the groundwork that they will need later.
My question is, most natural horse trainers say to get the feet in motion, to control the mind. Barry is the exact opposite of this method, because, he teaches another realm of self control required by carriage driving. But why shouldn't ridden horses have self control and not need to "move to be taught"? What am I not getting here?
@@LythaWausW Controlling the feet is about removing pressure when the horse moves in the right direction, even if only a little bit, depending on where you are in the training process, so the trainer controls where the feet go. That does teach self control. Whenever you are with a horse, you either lead, or you follow. If you want to be the leader, you control the feet, control the mind. Horses understand this concept very well, as they do it between themselves, in herd behavior.
@@LythaWausW Not only by controlling feet and mind, but by teaching it young to stand quiet, you are teaching it basic ground manners that you want instilled in them. If you are going to ride the horse, do you want a horse that walks away from you while trying to mount it by either the ground or mounting block? Do you think your farrier will appreciate a horse constantly taking its foot and moving away? These type of manners are just as important to teach as if you are going to be diving them in a carriage. Patience. You must show them, the horse, that you are the leader, and you are asking it to do something. Be it standing still, holding its own foot for the farrier or whatever job you decide you are going to give that horse. That is why I start them as foals when they are in my care. The mares come to me at 9 months pregnant, and they stay until the foal is minimum 2 months old so that I can start laying this foundation with them. You can teach your horse a lot, without making it move its feet. Best Regards, Jenn, from Ontario, Canada.
@@LythaWausW , ridden horses can and SHOULD have all the same attributes. My own four will all stand still to be saddled, groomed, and even trimmed without being tied. There are more than one right way to do things (and more wrong than I can count). Barry proved what I have been saying for years when I watched him in person. I noticed how different we did things...then realizes how much the same we are. Barry and I might not do things exactly the same, but in the end, we get the same results. A horse that has self control to stand still when asked to.
A ton of gold in this one. I MUST share it. Cheers from Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada. I saw you here once.
I should add, I train saddle horses. I see little difference. The principles are still the same. They are still horses. When I watched you, you did things a lot different than me, but the principles behind what we do are the same.
Dear Mr Hook, as you say in "your opinion" prove of your methods shines through in the results you get, without causing any pain or harm to the horse, I love this method of training and it applies to way more than just driving horses. Most animals respond in kind to this type of training if only people have the knowledge and patience to see it through.
You make my day every time I sit there and listen and learn how you think, on my big 55 inch TV its like being there. It is true even old folks can learn something new, and I am now sold of the rubber bits. Though you'd never have heard that out of my mouth long ago. But it takes a good trainer with a gentle mind to convince me. And also my mother was from Scotland and I have a cousin someplace south west of London. So its like seeing mom's homeland.
I loved watching this Barry....Thankyou‼️
You are a master....and we can all learn so much from you.
Please please can we have more videos like this. I enjoy the usual ones you do...but being able to see how you work and train the horse...warts an all...is so educational. I have bought all the dvds that you sell...and can’t wait for you to do more👍
Big Thanks....from Ireland.
So glad to have you ‘300 year olds’ with us. 😉. Learning from the wealth of experiences from others is really helpful in giving the young a leg up - even just a mental one. It was good to see the longer video - demonstrating the real show of patience and time. Thanks to you & yours.
Really good training for the horse ofcourse. I think that without brake in the wagon this wouldnt be possible with loose rains like he talks about all the time. The horse would twist and turn, back and spin with loose reins.
A brake definitely helps, yes!
Your videos are very inspiring and it's a complete joy to listen to you! I've been wanting to retrain my old rescue cow horse to pull a small wagon for us and you help both me and my Mr. Fred remember we can do it! Thank you!
My mare was very impatient at junctions. I follow your advise and re-training. Patience is essential. Good on ya Barry. 👏
Thank you for this. I would know I lack your confidence and towards the end when you were asking him to walk on and he reared and plunged, I would have begun to feel I had chosen the wrong temperamented horse for the job I was asking of him. I would also have been worried about running out of room to sort that problem with no, where to turn around easily in your yard. It was therefore great to see how you handled that part, and to hear your reassurance that he would be better next time. I would have worried about ending on the note of him not walking off calmly.
Thanks again, much appreciated.
Horses learn what is fair. They figure out that their actions of frustration do not improve the situation, i.e., to go forward and through the gate to his stable. The request to stand still -- despite being asked of him at an unusual time which is not the past routine he knows -- is fair and it's an opportunity to rest. The discipline of obedience is of immeasurable value: it's a matter of safety for the time when the horse must obey instructions. Instructions, not orders.
Mr. Hook is a horseman. One of the very, very few left.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on patients . Just for me to patiently watch through this whole thing was a lesson for myself as well.
Outstanding video Barry, Iwatched every minute and learned a ton from it. Thank you.
So much to enjoy and to learn from here, as always. Thank you.
Such an interesting video! Im really glad you uploaded this. You said once a few years ago that you don't usually show this part of training because its boring. In a way it is i suppose, but its also excellent to see this sort of thing play out in a longer film. I really enjoyed watching it and having a good old think about it and how to improve my own riding (im currently a beginner again after a decade away). Patience of a saint indeed!
Glad you liked it!
He has to find the right answer himself. You don't have to beat them. You've told him to stand still, and when he does, resting a back foot for a minute or longer, then you've won not him. When working with horses, one must have the patience of Job. Especially with some. Not all. But what is one's problem, and the solution to it, may not work for any other horse you encounter. They are all individuals, just like children. And you can't teach children in a cookie Cutter fashion. The same must be kept in mind for horses. Not all horses learn at the same speed, just like children don't learn at the same speed. And if you don't have a bit and chain? Take a thick wooden spoon, put it in the same position as you would the bit. And with 2 pieces of string, just pulling down to the floor, will bring tears to your eyes. Stay Safe. Happy New Year to Everyone at HDP and all the Subscribers. I wish nothing but Joy, Good Health, Good Horsemanship teaching our knowledge to the ones coming up behind us, Peace, and of course, the most important ingredient of all, LOVE!!! 💖 💖 💖 Best Regards barryhook2!!! 💖 💖 💖 From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Great video Barry! Thanks!!!
Thank you for posting this video. I have a cart without brakes. Is this patience training possible in a vehicle without brakes? Looks like it would not work without brakes on the vehicle.
I was wondering the same thing myself. I suppose you have to pick your time and place
It is easier with brakes or you may constantly have to check the horse with the reins. Ideally you do not want to be pulling on their mouth or you get into a pulling match with them.
Absolutely brilliant 👏, do you prefer your horses when they come to you for training to be a complete blanc canvas?or is it good to do a little bit with them b4 hand ?.
We prefer a blank canvas where possible, but understand that people area always keen to get started. If owners do anything to 'start' their horses at home, we only ask that they let us know exactly what they've done and any issues they've encountered so we can work with that knowledge rather than have to work it out along the way!
I wish I had a tenth of your patience!
So what would you do with a horse that gets more anxious and sweats up from anxiety?
Depending on the horse, shorter sessions of the same lesson may work. Anxiety is likely from not understanding what is been asked and what the correct response is. We may also see sweating up if a horse has been punished in the past for not getting something 'right', but did not understand why it was punished. In this case, Choo knows exactly what 'stand still' means as he is perfectly capable and understanding in a pair. Therefore 'waiting him out' until he followed an instruction when he does know what is required of him was what worked for him.
And if you are getting frustrated yourself, that also gets communicated to the horse. So you, as the handler, must take a few deep breaths, in through the nose, slowly exhale out your mouth. That'll help you relax and therefore help your horse relax as well. Always use the same voice, commands. ALWAYS!! That way they get to know your voice, so when you ask them to walk on, they will start to listen more as well. But you must remain calm at all times. And try to remember to breathe to help you relax, stay calm, and help your horse through whatever the issue is. Do I have that correct barryhook2?? Stay safe from this COVID-19, wishing you all the best from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
@@jenniferlehman2464 Definitely some good points there Jenn! If you're lucky enough to have two trainers who use the same methods and commands and the horse is comfortable with both trainers, the frustrated one can sometimes swap and go and get a brew while they chill out! ;)
@@barryhook2 Or go groom out the next one that needs to go, if you're lucky enough to have 2 trainers with those methods. That's why I love working with the babys. Three 5 or 10 minute sessions a day, and you can turn out some amazing horses with ground manners. All 4 of the babys born this year are staying longer than usual, and I'm taking advantage of every moment. Teaching them to lead, pick up their feet, be groomed. Two have already had the rasp run over their feet because they were getting unbalanced. And I was at their head, the barn owner and I were wearing masks, he is a Certified Farrier here in Canada. They were good as gold when he did their feet! So pleased. The other two are younger, and so far, they haven't had to have anything done to them. But I still handle their legs and pick up their feet. I may use the back of a brush after picking it out carefully, to lightly tap the bottom. As I know the horses, when they start showing will be in shoes. So I do this in preparation for the Farrier, so that they are not startled by someone banging on the bottom of the foot. Foals, if handled correctly are like sponges, you may have to teach it a few times, but when they know it? They will always know it. Stay safe Mr. Hook, wishing you everyone in your yard safe passage through this storm called COVID- 19. SIncerely, from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
@@barryhook2 What Barry said - a horse is truly scared will be sweating and you can see its heart racing out of its chest. A horse with a VISIBLE heart rate is not in a safe learning place. A horse cannot fake a rapid heart rate. If your horse is shaking beneath you, you should step down.
It’s a patience thing..thanks Barry.
Must come down to your place one day .
Regards Ann.
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Question, what's the longest you've ever needed to wait at the gate for the horse to finally stand?
Good question! Not sure!
@@barryhook2 I don't have an example like this, but one time I helped a friend load her very claustrophic Arabian into a horse box. The poor horse had never been properly trained to load, and apparently had been beaten/frightened into the box the first time. (That worked...once.) The horse would knock you over as he turned away from the entrance and if that didn't work he would back up. You couldn't bribe him with food, and bringing out a butt rope just set you back further. So I put away the gear and just told the horse he had two choices: he could either face the entrance (he could back up but not turn away), or walk in of his own volition. I wasn't going to force him. It took 7 hours, but he finally walked in. That was my longest wait...
Such a beautiful boy!
I wonder if you could tell me if you don’t mind ? . The soft rubber bits you use . Do you make them yourselves or do you buy them ? What a great team and a great job . Great horse ! I’m sure he’s now doing brilliant. .
We buy them at the moment as we cannot find a material durable and flexible enough for the job to make our own. We mainly use Shires and Korsteel.
@@barryhook2 Ah right . Great 👍 . Thanks for the reply . 😊.
praise the Lord! praying all is well with you and yours!
1 Corinthians 15: 1-4 (kjv)
Lovley.
What breed is this horse? Hes absolutely lovely!
This animal is clearly frustrated because he( like any younger child) can't really have his way😂
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