I've finally heard someone say what I've always thought - more control is not the answer - I've been criticized for giving my horses more freedom - yet that freedom makes calmer, safer, happier horses! Thank you!
I think it’s a give and take when many people don’t want to give them trust. It’s like raising kids, you can’t make them great by managing everything they do, you have to set them up to succeed on their own.
I love when you say, we have a responsibility of helping them feel ok too. It’s not just about us feeling like we are in control. It’s all a balance. Thank you Ryan, love that!!
As a fellow introvert, can confirm that when an introvert has had enough, there's no warning, just an explosion. Beautiful animal. I don't know anything about horses, but the training seemed gentle and fair, and even I could see the horse was thinking about things.
I love how you really spent a lot of time just figuring this guy out and trying to really understand what is going on inside his head. I also love that you emphasized that this horse will need a very special rider who is very skilled at reading this guy, catching the subtle signs he gives before he triggers and always having a plan B to prevent him from literally “ flipping out”. I also love that you emphasized this will always be a part of his make up and should always be in back of any rider’s mind. I would love to know how this works out for this cute guy and his owner. Please keep us updated.
And I guarantee at some point, that when this guy flipped over, at some point he was punished for it. Not saying his current owner did that, but someone at some point more than likely did.
I’ve been riding since I was 4. I’m now 68. Still riding. I’ve always believed being kind and allowing the horse to tell me what they need. Soft slow and build trust is the only way. Your method is right on!!
I am neurodivergent and this two part video really helped me connect with how to pay attention to my disabled body and tension that I'm reacting to without knowing it. This is amazing stuff
@@Cwgrlupno need to be nasty about this. Shame. What a horrible world we live in with nasty comments like this to a person that can't help the situation they are in. 😢
I love riding horses and owned one for 8 years. However, I never really learned to “speak” horse. Luckily my horse was very patient and a wonderful teacher for me even though he was very young. Watching you really shows me how much my horse was understanding me rather than the other way around. Really interesting video. A study in psychology, not just horsemanship.
I love that you film in real time for the most part. I like watching you and the horse’s processes. I am training a horse that can be volatile and I’m always on the lookout for tips from good trainers like you. I like your patience. I’m learning how valuable that is.
Ryan, I wanna thank you for the work you’re doing with all these horses and the way you’re teaching things. You helped me a lot with my own horses and the way I look at them, work with them and see them as a whole. Your perspective on horses is empathetic but very rational at the same time, keep up the great work!
I agree, great balance/understanding but also was super smart by never putting his feet fully into the stirrups on a horse you might need to bail out on.
In the beginning I noticed that Cisco had his head held very high with pricked ears and eye large. Working in the circle his head was turned away from you, looking out and body stiff. Now his head is lower and he is watching you as he circles. When you were sitting on him his head was lower, standing three legged, chwwing and licking lips, now and then. At one time his eyes were closed and bottom lip hanging limply. Different completely to when you started with him. Thanks for sharing.I live in South Africa and am 83 years old, a granny and have lived with horses on and off through my lifetime.My mounts were even a jersey bull and a marvelous little donkey, named Silver, who always wanted to be in front of my friends on horseback. I have never had a problem horse and all of them seemed to be connected to my thoughts and even predicted where i was wanting to go. I am not one of the horsey club who just use my horse in jumping, showing etc and have no personal relationship with them. My greatest pleasure was to be out in the veld with my horse and my dog, enjoying nature on a quiet outride. They were created by a loving Father, to be part of our lives and to bring us pleasure and love. Great watching your video. IShalom and maranatha!
@@thywordistruth3546 There is always a position offered for a frien, even though it may only be on the ether waves. Just think how perfect God's timing is, to allow the knowledge to increase at this critical time, where he destroyed all knowledge at the Tower of Babylon, as it was not the right time yet.How would we ever know each other , personally as friends, without internet. Shalom and maranatha!
Ryan , with each video I watch , I am more impressed with your horsemanship. Thank you for showing people there are positive ways to teach. I contacted you through email asking for help with my horse Hawk who had been in the slaughter pipeline, then starved at a rescue , then scheduled for death the day after I took him. Hawk was terrified of humans , rightfully so . I’ve owned him 3 and a half years now allowing him to feel like he truly has a home . You referred me to McKensey in Mt. Juliet , Tn. I look forward to working with her and will continue to respect and enjoy watching your excellent horsemanship . Please keep up the good work , many horseman no longer stay humble and horses and teaching becomes dollar signs , you are doing great work , thank you ! Maybe one day we can get you to come to Nashville Tn. My husband and I think you are amazing ! Thank you ! Peggy Larimore
Introverts need patience and understanding. Well done Ryan, I understand what you’re doing as I have one and learned so much from developing a partnership with her.
I appreciate how you really get into his head and read him, also you're very gentle with him he seems like a really responsive very nice horse, I would love to see how he gets along with Jake and what the results are.
I had an OTTB that blew up bucking on me all the time,and everyone told me to dump him and get a bombproof quarter horse. I loved that horse and never gave up on him. Turned him into a great cutting horse and enjoyed many wonderful adventures including trail rides with him until he passed away. Never give up on a horse- but DO get a qualified trainer to help you when you need help.
Thanks for doing these videos Ryan. He’s such a sweet horse. Although, it seems like every horse you work with has this response, of connection & inquisitiveness, because you speak their language. I will never tire of watching you work with horses.
I love this so much, and I loved to see this Part 2 and that you were able to show that this horse wasn’t “bad”. Kudos to this lady for knowing this horse, reaching out to you and letting/having you show that this horse is worth having and can be a great partner. Makes my heart happy!!
Professional trainer. The horse was connected to the trainer. The horse is very smart & will need an advanced rider. Really liked watching this trainer. Will watch him again.
This makes me feel good about my relationship with my horse, he’s far from perfect but we are definitely a team and he trusts me to make good decisions. I trust him to be part of my family. We try not too let each other down.
Really interesting! I also thought he seems rather pleasant on the ground. What I got from your explanation is that the horse would be fairly fine to be ridden by a person who is sensitive enough to geht him (and experienced). So it's not really the horse that is the problem, but it is tricky finding a good human match for him.
It's basically the same as saying more often than not we forget to give the reward or we don't notice it and we don't give the to the pressure that the horse is seeking therefore imposing it negative reinforcement instead of positive
Funny I went out and adopted this mustang for my 10 yr old daughter and as I told everyone ..they said I was crazy that the horse went through many trainers and was incorrigible that the horse hurt people and that I shouldn't do it. Horrible story after story ...Our first day with her she tested me pulled back on cros ties that 1st day and was in my space. But after working with her about 10 days in ...my daughter and her had their first horse show placed high point and everyone thought I was this amazing trainer and wanted me to work with thr horses but I didn't do anything. I just took my time with her and after the first day I made it clear as to what she could not do and she never did it again. like people horses just click more with some thn w others. She and my daughter just got eachother. So it's true sometimes it's about finding the right good human to match.
I wouldn’t use stirrups! That extra second of getting loose can help you survive! I had a cold cocked mare flip on me, landed on my right ankle. Thank God he healed it for me and I could work the next day in Dallas as a nurse!
Fabulous episode. I especially loved when you said...its about having a partnership or having a slave. So many people don't understand how beautiful it is to have a partnership with a horse. I see this in my Mustang mare. She would never tolerate being a slave. Neither does this gelding. These are the horses we can learn a ton from, if we take the time. Loved watching all your techniques with him. He's a super lucky horse to have an owner who is willing to expand her horsemanship.
That was an interesting statement about how different horses handled being bothered and the ones that do nothing are the kid horses. The little mare who taught me to ride changed that behaviour based on who was with her. By the time I was 10ish and getting to be experienced, she let herself be bothered. She made sure I had her head and knew how to sit a pop. My little sister who was 6 at the time? Peanut pusher quiet, same afternoon. Precious cargo onboard.
I loved how you made a connection with the horse. He is smart and responsive on the ground when it didn't involve moving. When you first moved off with him under saddle,, I couldn't help but notice his reluctance to properly engage his hind legs and he looked thoroughly miserable 80% of the time. I hope the owner will follow your advice. ❤🌹🐴
Agree. Maybe check for lyme disease. He also seems like he isn't processing visual or audio stimuli very easily. He seems to be more assured with touch than anything else.
This illustrates an important point: a horse can be soft and willing on the ground, you can do a lot of ground work with them to get them "perfect", but it doesn't mean they wont be dangerous under saddle. Of course, ground work helps with many things, and is often a great indicator of problems, but its not a guarantee. Some issues are under saddle issues.
I’m from South Africa and spend years on the most wonderful trail rides! Then moved to UK with less opportunity, then I met my dear friend in Farmington Missouri who runs an Arabian Horse school and stables on their farm. A beautiful friendship grew around these horses and we spent many delightful rides and hunts in Missouri. She often rides in other parts like Florida as well. Loved this, your calm and intuitive work the horse is wonderful to see. Thank you!
11:55 this is so cool. I love literally everything about the method and perfect balance between firm-and softness, pressure & release, the whole psychology. love it.
VICKY don’t give up. He’s a beautiful great horse. I don’t remember how long you’ve had him but the more you get him working with you trusting you the better he’ll ride everywhere. After training I would try to make that connection so that he responds lightly to your hands. If he’s comfortable riding outside your round pen or pasture just ride him a little further each time until starts to look uncomfortable then bring him back to comfort. My thought is he may be stressed by new environment. Maybe ride with others where your sure he’s comfortable. Maybe in a round pen or your pasture but as a lesson to see if he can be light and responsive. If he can’t then ride where you feel safe, make sure he will stop and back. I’m 53. I started over with horses after 15 years and it took a good while to learn my horse and trust her and her trust me. Patients is key. You can build this horse into a trail horse or buy one that rides better. I chose to train mine and we grew to like each other. Best wishes!
I think building a solid relationship on the ground with this horse is key, also. I'd think getting one of those big balls and playing with him would be great for him. I think he feels alone in his head. He needs to be able to trust his people. Just my random opinion. Great job with this fellow. He could have easily ended up in the pipeline.
Thank you for teaching us how to read, communicate and understand better. You are so patient, calm, gentle and intune and I think the horse understood you were interested in him and what he wanted (needed). You being respectful and responsive seemed to help him trust you and want to cooperate. What a smart horse. It was just beautiful and fascinating! I never knew horses could be introverted. That explained so much about the communication breakdown. ❤️
You are a great trainer. You do a wonderful job of improving what ever someone brings you. My comment is for the owner. Cut your loses and get a horse that you can enjoy. one that wants to be around you and every day is a joy. You will have to tip toe around this horse the rest of his life. I'm sorry to be so blunt.
That might be good advice for this rider, but on the other hand, we have no information on how experienced and skillful she is. She may be fine with this horse. But even is she isn't, and chooses to sell, horse's fate will be much better if training resolves this issue.
Nice evaluation of the situation! Nice care and concern about him (and your safety) :) This is a smart horse! Imagination is the key :) Let's find what's driving him. It would be beautifull to see him getting out of his bubble with Spontaneous movements, Ryhthm, Motivation and Engagement while playing some interesting Puzzled Funny Games/TeamWorks. Will you please do some updates video about him?
I love this video series Ryan. I truly wish the best for this horse and his rider i would love to know they worked this out. Beautiful boy just misunderdtood. Thank you Ryan.
I had a horse whose default was to rear after going through some trauma at one point in his life. I kept him for 8 years but never knew the tools, nor the people to help me get through it so I finally rehomed him, which felt like a mistake because he bounced around to 6 different places in 9 months before landing at his current place. And for whatever reason, I keep landing these highly introverted horses (maybe it’s my own introversive personality 😆), so finding your channel has been such a helpful and enlightening platform. Gives me the confidence to actually be able to correctly train my current horse and achieve lots of possibilities now. So thank you for being willing and open to having a platform that we can consume and put to use 💙 at some point I’d love to join your patreon.
This sweet boy just needs a big dose of confidence. Lots and lots of groundwork including "play" activities and perhaps some trick training, in-hand obstacles, and liberty work. Get that real trust and connection going. Right now it looks mostly, like Ryan said, "obedience". He's even insecure with his stress releases... those "subtle" lick and chews.
The minute that she said that the previous owner had been working with him for barrel racing, I suspected as much. Unfortunately, I see a lot of young horses especially in the barrel racing world get rushed. They have a end goal of winning, and not always an end goal of a well balanced horse that is mentally OK. Most of the horses that are bred for barrel racing are very sensitive individuals.
RYAN I LOST MY SISTER TO CANCER IN JULY & THERE WAS EVEN WORSE. I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO HEAL MYSELF TIL BY NO COINCIDENCE A LONG TIME NEIGHBOR TOLD ME ABOUT A PLACE WITH HORSES & OTHER FARM ANIMALS.. MY LOVES SINCE I WAS ABOUT 5YRS OLD. NOT A TRAINER BY NO MEANS BUT ANIMALS DO TAKE TO ME, THESE HORSES ARE DOING THINGS FOR ME THAT ARE AMAZING BY JUST ASKING. ONE WILL STICK HIS TOUNGE OUT, ONE PUTS HIS HEAD DOWN IF ASHAMED LOL, ONE SHAKES HIS HEAD YES IF HE WANTS A TREAT...& I GOT FOLLOWED FROM ONE PASTURE TO ANOTHER, ALL BY HIMSELF JUST TO GIVE AFFECTION WHILE I WAS BY A MINI BULL & PONIES B4 I WENT HOME. I BRING A BUCKET WITH WATER WHEN THEIR SOURCES CHANGED & NOW THEY FIGURED THOSE OUT BUT THIS IS STILL A BONDING THING NOW. I LEAVE FAR BETTER THAN WHEN I CAME, HEART FULL & THE INFAMOUS HORSE SMELL MY DOG IS HAPPY ABOUT WHEN I GET HOME TOO. I CAN READ THEIR PERSONALITIES NOW & SENSED A CHANGE IN ONE, ISOLATED & LOOKING SO SAD. TURNS OUT HIS OWNER HAD A STROKE & HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO SEE HIM. SHE HAD TOLD ME HE DIDN'T CARE FOR ANY TREATS BUT TAKES THEM FROM ME & LET ME GET HIS LEG OUT OF TWO LINES OF FENCE. I WISH YOU COULD SEE MY PICTURES & VIDEOS. I'M IN WI AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS I'M AWARE OF THEIR SIZE & DANGERS & DON'T FORGET THAT. I HAD BRUSHED ONE MARE THAT LIFTED HER LEG, EYES CLOSING & THOUGH SHE WAS GONNA GO FURTHER IN THE HAY BIN. I GET LOTS OF BLOW OUTS LOL & I COULDN'T BE HEALING LIKE I AM IF IT WASN'T FOR THEM. 🐴
Very good lesson here. I totally agree with what he's saying. We had a grand champion show horse that was so easy to ride but if you tied him & he yanked on it & couldnt move, he would go nuts. We cured him of it by putting a halter with a lead on him but running it in a circle around his back/neck base, up under his arm pits forward & tied to the hitching post. He reared, leaned back with all his might like he was sitting on his haunches. He broke a few leather halters & stretched some nylon halters that he pulled out of. then we found one that worked. He reared up, sat back, & pulled hard. Looked like He couldnt breathe. It broke my heart but we had to leave him until he made up his mind to get up & move forward. It took so long I thot he wld die. But, he gave in, wen he made up his mind to move foward & stop the nonsense, he was cured. He never reared wen tied him after that. Its not always the horse's fault. We bot a buckskin that threw everyone at the ranch it was at. We noticed wen they entered her stall to saddle her up for us, that she kept moving so her butt was facing them. They rode her with a martingale. I told my dtr that the horse didnt like those people. Gorgeous horse. their story how they got her seemed fishy. They wldnt let us take her till my dtr rode her 3 separate occassions in their arena. We took her home and as soon as we walked her thru the gate of our horse area, her head dropped, shoulders relaxed & she was a different horse, very calm. Best horse we EVER had. Never had an issue of ANY kind with her! She would winnie wen an unknown vehicle came on our property same as the dogs were barking. Our "watch horse." So, sometimes you dont kno whats in a horse's past & you really have to pay close attention to the signs they throw.
Wj zijn onder de indruk! Ryan je bent in het observeren en het toepassen van het individu gevoelsmatig en open voor het paard en de eigenaar. Het is een talent van je te herkennen hoe het paard gestrikt is en de eigenaar weer het vertrouwen te kunnen geven in het paard weer te vertrouwen .😇 Te herkennen dat wij willen communiceren met het paard en het zien als partner is mogelijk voor veel ruiters. Wij zijn indoktriniert een paard als gebruiksdier te zien en hebben met jouw nu de mogelijkheid ons tegenover het paard anders te gedragen. Bedankt voor je bezondere manier van inzicht en daarmee dichter bij het paard te komen.
I really enjoyed this video. I've had problems with horses riding fine and then suddenly bucking hard enough to get me off.in each instance after pulling blood work on the horse and there was a vitamin E and selenium deficiency. After giving a supplement and changing to an excruded feed the problem was solved. I live in PA and our soil is deficient in those things.
That is cool Ryan. I have ridden and broke many horses myself. Flippers need a rider who can control the situation. I agree with how you are teaching the owner.
Thank you so much fo this video and hopefully a lot of people with similar horses see it. 30 years ago a friend of mine bought a mare who used to flip over with the previous owner. Taking herself a lot of time, she found out her horse had back problems, a very sensible mouth, hated most of the men and wouldn't accept riders which she didn't personally like. So she did flips as the fastest way to get rid of unsecure or unjust riders, when they treated her harsh or with too much pressure, especially in the mouth. She was very beautiful, had a lot of go and could move around and speed up incredibly fast. Finally we were 4 women who could ride her without ever having rearing problems, always light in the back and with "two fingers" on the reins. Unfortunately the friend sold her for nearly no money as a non rideable company horse. She suddenly had urgent money and other troubles, and in panic, with an emergency decision she wanted to find a good place but had no time to search or control the new place. The guy (😭) told her she would will be companion for a breeding mare he has and she will never have to carry a rider again, just be horse on the pastures with other horses - sounded (too) perfect ... After half a year the girl who also rode her finally had the strength and wanted to visit her, but she found out the horse got slaughtered within 6 weeks😭. The guy was a trader and of course wanted to sell this nice mare for much more money. But his money making dream died , after 2 of his trainers ended up with with broken bones and the second even in hospital with severe injuries in the back, because of the little beauty flipping over... It broke my heart, I couldn't afford another horse as I already had my own two horses (already one too much for my budget 🙈) and the mare was always my big boy's favourite girl...
This horse is a unique specimen, continue to follow your gut, I pray over my animals especially for their peace that passes understanding. Connect in the Spirit of the horse and he with your Spirit, invite Creator of all into this time ❤
I’d love to see a part 3, where another horse walks away and he has to stand still. I have the same problem. As long as we’re alone we’re good, but if she cant go with others I’m with, she rears. I’ve learned a lot today. Thank you!
She seems like a wonderful horse owner. I really hope the two of them can learn to understand one another, so they can end up going on safe rides together in the future. It's a very beautiful horse, with an interesting personality. Glad there's men like you and Jake to help her and the horse learn ways to communicate well with each other. Happy trails!!
Such a beautiful horse. I wish l had this knowledge when I was working with my horse ( from years ago). I like your approach in working with horses with various behavioral problems and addressing the issues and working with the horse and not trying to just control the horse.
The second he sat down in the saddle, this horse put the defensive behavior out there. The ears speak volumes. Bullied by the previous owner, no doubt. Anticipating hardship and not pain. Over facing an introverted horse - takes - the confidence from the horse. Needs a soft approach and easy successfully rides.
He needs to learn to move out with confidence, and a trainer who can establish the channels of communication and trust, on the ground and in the saddle. When the owner said putting the halter on was like putting one on a giraffe I knew she's not experienced in establishing good, safe, working behaviors with this horse. Can only imagine what the last trainer did since the horse has obviously not been worked on lateral lunging and off line in the round pen which when done well, teaches a horse to move his feet and read and trust the trainer. This is a sensitive and wary horse. Ryan, you did a good job getting a feel on him and opening up communication and trust. It's such a beautiful thing to see the communication and trust established. So sad that so many people just don't know. And God knows I've made plenty of mistakes with my horses. It's an education for human and animal.
He is lovely. It seems to me that he is overly sensitive and going forward is a challenge. Perhaps he is trying to protect himself. Someone just has to figure out his issues to figure out the solution and build his confidence.
I've finally heard someone say what I've always thought - more control is not the answer - I've been criticized for giving my horses more freedom - yet that freedom makes calmer, safer, happier horses! Thank you!
100%!
I think it’s a give and take when many people don’t want to give them trust. It’s like raising kids, you can’t make them great by managing everything they do, you have to set them up to succeed on their own.
Absolutely!
Oh absolutely.
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I love when you say, we have a responsibility of helping them feel ok too. It’s not just about us feeling like we are in control. It’s all a balance. Thank you Ryan, love that!!
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That's what life is about balance....✌️💗
Yes! 💕
As a fellow introvert, can confirm that when an introvert has had enough, there's no warning, just an explosion. Beautiful animal. I don't know anything about horses, but the training seemed gentle and fair, and even I could see the horse was thinking about things.
Hmm... introverted or not, that behaviour sounds more like anxiety. Not confident to communicate wishes and then they find a way to come out...
I love how you really spent a lot of time just figuring this guy out and trying to really understand what is going on inside his head. I also love that you emphasized that this horse will need a very special rider who is very skilled at reading this guy, catching the subtle signs he gives before he triggers and always having a plan B to prevent him from literally “ flipping out”. I also love that you emphasized this will always be a part of his make up and should always be in back of any rider’s mind. I would love to know how this works out for this cute guy and his owner. Please keep us updated.
Same here!! Echo everything you just said. And this guy is so worth saving!
And I guarantee at some point, that when this guy flipped over, at some point he was punished for it. Not saying his current owner did that, but someone at some point more than likely did.
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I’ve been riding since I was 4. I’m now 68. Still riding. I’ve always believed being kind and allowing the horse to tell me what they need. Soft slow and build trust is the only way. Your method is right on!!
I am neurodivergent and this two part video really helped me connect with how to pay attention to my disabled body and tension that I'm reacting to without knowing it. This is amazing stuff
This has zero to do with horse training.
@@Cwgrlupummmm….it’s all “behaviour”, surely, and behaviour within an environment ? So IMHO, this person’s comment is completely valid.
@@lizarutherford2477 I totally agree with you on this.
@@Cwgrlupno need to be nasty about this. Shame. What a horrible world we live in with nasty comments like this to a person that can't help the situation they are in. 😢
@@CwgrlupIt has a lot to do with horse training. It’s called empathy. Unfortunately for you it’s not something that can be taught.
Thanks for helping this poor misunderstood guy. Would love to see an update on his progress
Update please!
I love riding horses and owned one for 8 years. However, I never really learned to “speak” horse. Luckily my horse was very patient and a wonderful teacher for me even though he was very young. Watching you really shows me how much my horse was understanding me rather than the other way around. Really interesting video. A study in psychology, not just horsemanship.
The care and compassion you have with horses is awesome. I’m sure this horse will be a better horse because of you.
I love that you film in real time for the most part. I like watching you and the horse’s processes. I am training a horse that can be volatile and I’m always on the lookout for tips from good trainers like you. I like your patience. I’m learning how valuable that is.
Thanks
Ryan, I wanna thank you for the work you’re doing with all these horses and the way you’re teaching things. You helped me a lot with my own horses and the way I look at them, work with them and see them as a whole. Your perspective on horses is empathetic but very rational at the same time, keep up the great work!
Thank you 🙏
I agree, great balance/understanding but also was super smart by never putting his feet fully into the stirrups on a horse you might need to bail out on.
In the beginning I noticed that Cisco had his head held very high with pricked ears and eye large. Working in the circle his head was turned away from you, looking out and body stiff. Now his head is lower and he is watching you as he circles. When you were sitting on him his head was lower, standing three legged, chwwing and licking lips, now and then. At one time his eyes were closed and bottom lip hanging limply. Different completely to when you started with him. Thanks for sharing.I live in South Africa and am 83 years old, a granny and have lived with horses on and off through my lifetime.My mounts were even a jersey bull and a marvelous little donkey, named Silver, who always wanted to be in front of my friends on horseback. I have never had a problem horse and all of them seemed to be connected to my thoughts and even predicted where i was wanting to go. I am not one of the horsey club who just use my horse in jumping, showing etc and have no personal relationship with them. My greatest pleasure was to be out in the veld with my horse and my dog, enjoying nature on a quiet outride. They were created by a loving Father, to be part of our lives and to bring us pleasure and love. Great watching your video. IShalom and maranatha!
I so “connect” with you in the spirit!! Wish I had a friend like you!
@@thywordistruth3546 There is always a position offered for a frien, even though it may only be on the ether waves. Just think how perfect God's timing is, to allow the knowledge to increase at this critical time, where he destroyed all knowledge at the Tower of Babylon, as it was not the right time yet.How would we ever know each other , personally as friends, without internet. Shalom and maranatha!
And to you.
I can hear this horse saying, “At last! Someone understands me!”
This horse has the cutest little introverted lick and chew. I totally adore him!
Ryan , with each video I watch , I am more impressed with your horsemanship.
Thank you for showing people there are positive ways to teach.
I contacted you through email asking for help with my horse Hawk who had been in the slaughter pipeline, then starved at a rescue , then scheduled for death the day after I took him. Hawk was terrified of humans , rightfully so .
I’ve owned him 3 and a half years now allowing him to feel like he truly has a home .
You referred me to McKensey in Mt. Juliet , Tn. I look forward to working with her and will continue to respect and enjoy watching your excellent horsemanship . Please keep up the good work , many horseman no longer stay humble and horses and teaching becomes dollar signs , you are doing great work , thank you !
Maybe one day we can get you to come to Nashville Tn.
My husband and I think you are amazing !
Thank you !
Peggy Larimore
I had a horse like him when I was a teenager. She ended up being one of the best horses I ever had. She passed away of old age; I still miss her.
Introverts need patience and understanding. Well done Ryan, I understand what you’re doing as I have one and learned so much from developing a partnership with her.
I have not met a introverted horse, that’s just me, so yes I agree it takes a seasoned horseman to home in on this guy 😊🥰
Not sure I’d recognize introversion in a horse, since I am so introverted myself.
You know you honored the horse when there’s no dirt on your shirt at the end of your session. Ryan did a great job of keeping his shirt clean 😜👍
I appreciate how you really get into his head and read him, also you're very gentle with him he seems like a really responsive very nice horse, I would love to see how he gets along with Jake and what the results are.
This horse has stolen my heart.... He is so gently training you 🥰
Ryan, your gentle kindness is so comforting,❣️
SO good, Ryan. I love what you're doing for "problem horses," and their humans. So savvy, so empathic, just so so good.
It is the owners responsibility to make your horse feel safe ! Show him you love him and will protect him. Give him a lot of pets ,hugs and kisses .
I had an OTTB that blew up bucking on me all the time,and everyone told me to dump him and get a bombproof quarter horse. I loved that horse and never gave up on him. Turned him into a great cutting horse and enjoyed many wonderful adventures including trail rides with him until he passed away. Never give up on a horse- but DO get a qualified trainer to help you when you need help.
Thanks for doing these videos Ryan.
He’s such a sweet horse.
Although, it seems like every horse you work with has this response, of connection & inquisitiveness, because you speak their language.
I will never tire of watching you work with horses.
Thank you
Great video and content! He’s a beautiful horse indeed & I love the fact that she’s willing to work more with her horse and get him more training.
As long as he has one ear on the trainer even while he's relaxing means he is still listening and waiting for the trainer to ask him to do something.
I love this so much, and I loved to see this Part 2 and that you were able to show that this horse wasn’t “bad”. Kudos to this lady for knowing this horse, reaching out to you and letting/having you show that this horse is worth having and can be a great partner. Makes my heart happy!!
You make hard work look easy. I'm glad you are putting yourself out there to help others help their equines to be safe and safe to be around
Professional trainer. The horse was connected to the trainer. The horse is very smart & will need an advanced rider. Really liked watching this trainer. Will watch him again.
This makes me feel good about my relationship with my horse, he’s far from perfect but we are definitely a team and he trusts me to make good decisions. I trust him to be part of my family. We try not too let each other down.
“Do you want a slave or so you want a partner?” Exactly.
I love that you went slow and were able to help him.
I always called my emergency dismounts “my osteoporosis check for the year”.
I feel horses like this are such amazing learning opportunities. They can teach us so much.
It’s just wonderful to watch the communication start to take place between you both. Patiently, calmly and slowly the language develops.
He is such a beautiful beautiful horse
Really interesting! I also thought he seems rather pleasant on the ground. What I got from your explanation is that the horse would be fairly fine to be ridden by a person who is sensitive enough to geht him (and experienced). So it's not really the horse that is the problem, but it is tricky finding a good human match for him.
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It's basically the same as saying more often than not we forget to give the reward or we don't notice it and we don't give the to the pressure that the horse is seeking therefore imposing it negative reinforcement instead of positive
Funny I went out and adopted this mustang for my 10 yr old daughter and as I told everyone ..they said I was crazy that the horse went through many trainers and was incorrigible that the horse hurt people and that I shouldn't do it. Horrible story after story ...Our first day with her she tested me pulled back on cros ties that 1st day and was in my space. But after working with her about 10 days in ...my daughter and her had their first horse show placed high point and everyone thought I was this amazing trainer and wanted me to work with thr horses but I didn't do anything. I just took my time with her and after the first day I made it clear as to what she could not do and she never did it again. like people horses just click more with some thn w others. She and my daughter just got eachother. So it's true sometimes it's about finding the right good human to match.
At one point, after you released the rein, he licked and chewed, and shook his head. That was great.
I’ve been waiting for this 2nd part!
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I wouldn’t use stirrups! That extra second of getting loose can help you survive! I had a cold cocked mare flip on me, landed on my right ankle. Thank God he healed it for me and I could work the next day in Dallas as a nurse!
Fabulous episode. I especially loved when you said...its about having a partnership or having a slave. So many people don't understand how beautiful it is to have a partnership with a horse. I see this in my Mustang mare. She would never tolerate being a slave. Neither does this gelding. These are the horses we can learn a ton from, if we take the time. Loved watching all your techniques with him. He's a super lucky horse to have an owner who is willing to expand her horsemanship.
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That was an interesting statement about how different horses handled being bothered and the ones that do nothing are the kid horses. The little mare who taught me to ride changed that behaviour based on who was with her. By the time I was 10ish and getting to be experienced, she let herself be bothered. She made sure I had her head and knew how to sit a pop. My little sister who was 6 at the time? Peanut pusher quiet, same afternoon. Precious cargo onboard.
I loved how you made a connection with the horse. He is smart and responsive on the ground when it didn't involve moving. When you first moved off with him under saddle,, I couldn't help but notice his reluctance to properly engage his hind legs and he looked thoroughly miserable 80% of the time. I hope the owner will follow your advice. ❤🌹🐴
I agree. He seems in pain.
Agree. Maybe check for lyme disease. He also seems like he isn't processing visual or audio stimuli very easily. He seems to be more assured with touch than anything else.
This illustrates an important point: a horse can be soft and willing on the ground, you can do a lot of ground work with them to get them "perfect", but it doesn't mean they wont be dangerous under saddle. Of course, ground work helps with many things, and is often a great indicator of problems, but its not a guarantee. Some issues are under saddle issues.
It is so heart warming to see someone demonstrate that horses talk/communicate to us and with us, if we just pay attention and listen.
I have not had horses since I was a kid. But I can see the horse get so relaxed when you are getting him to understand what you want.
I’m from South Africa and spend years on the most wonderful trail rides! Then moved to UK with less opportunity, then I met my dear friend in Farmington Missouri who runs an Arabian Horse school and stables on their farm. A beautiful friendship grew around these horses and we spent many delightful rides and hunts in Missouri. She often rides in other parts like Florida as well. Loved this, your calm and intuitive work the horse is wonderful to see. Thank you!
11:55 this is so cool. I love literally everything about the method and perfect balance between firm-and softness, pressure & release, the whole psychology. love it.
VICKY don’t give up. He’s a beautiful great horse. I don’t remember how long you’ve had him but the more you get him working with you trusting you the better he’ll ride everywhere. After training I would try to make that connection so that he responds lightly to your hands. If he’s comfortable riding outside your round pen or pasture just ride him a little further each time until starts to look uncomfortable then bring him back to comfort. My thought is he may be stressed by new environment. Maybe ride with others where your sure he’s comfortable. Maybe in a round pen or your pasture but as a lesson to see if he can be light and responsive. If he can’t then ride where you feel safe, make sure he will stop and back. I’m 53. I started over with horses after 15 years and it took a good while to learn my horse and trust her and her trust me. Patients is key. You can build this horse into a trail horse or buy one that rides better. I chose to train mine and we grew to like each other. Best wishes!
I think building a solid relationship on the ground with this horse is key, also. I'd think getting one of those big balls and playing with him would be great for him. I think he feels alone in his head. He needs to be able to trust his people. Just my random opinion. Great job with this fellow. He could have easily ended up in the pipeline.
Agree he’s in his head. I would do the same thing :)
I agree, I use a big green Ball and big tall cone, with my horses, the relationship is very important. To build trust
I think that's a great idea!
I agree. Getting him to play w/the ball w/or w/out you will help him relax & gain his trust.
By pipeline you mean glue factory
I hope the owner is also in training with the trainer, that’s helpful for horse and human.
Thank you for teaching us how to read, communicate and understand better. You are so patient, calm, gentle and intune and I think the horse understood you were interested in him and what he wanted (needed). You being respectful and responsive seemed to help him trust you and want to cooperate. What a smart horse. It was just beautiful and fascinating! I never knew horses could be introverted. That explained so much about the communication breakdown. ❤️
Sisco seems like such a beautiful horse. 💗 Great work Ryan 👏 👍 teaching him and us! 🙂
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You are a great trainer. You do a wonderful job of improving what ever someone brings you. My comment is for the owner. Cut your loses and get a horse that you can enjoy. one that wants to be around you and every day is a joy. You will have to tip toe around this horse the rest of his life. I'm sorry to be so blunt.
That might be good advice for this rider, but on the other hand, we have no information on how experienced and skillful she is. She may be fine with this horse. But even is she isn't, and chooses to sell, horse's fate will be much better if training resolves this issue.
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I love this man's training
Nice evaluation of the situation! Nice care and concern about him (and your safety) :)
This is a smart horse!
Imagination is the key :) Let's find what's driving him.
It would be beautifull to see him getting out of his bubble with Spontaneous movements, Ryhthm, Motivation and Engagement while playing some interesting Puzzled Funny Games/TeamWorks.
Will you please do some updates video about him?
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Loved watching part 1 & 2! Excellent horsemanship, amazing to watch and learn. Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos
He's a great horse and you have a wonderful read on him...hell end up a great horse with the right training
I love this video series Ryan. I truly wish the best for this horse and his rider i would love to know they worked this out. Beautiful boy just misunderdtood. Thank you Ryan.
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I had a horse whose default was to rear after going through some trauma at one point in his life. I kept him for 8 years but never knew the tools, nor the people to help me get through it so I finally rehomed him, which felt like a mistake because he bounced around to 6 different places in 9 months before landing at his current place. And for whatever reason, I keep landing these highly introverted horses (maybe it’s my own introversive personality 😆), so finding your channel has been such a helpful and enlightening platform. Gives me the confidence to actually be able to correctly train my current horse and achieve lots of possibilities now. So thank you for being willing and open to having a platform that we can consume and put to use 💙 at some point I’d love to join your patreon.
He looks like a different horse, from part one. Amazing.
This sweet boy just needs a big dose of confidence. Lots and lots of groundwork including "play" activities and perhaps some trick training, in-hand obstacles, and liberty work. Get that real trust and connection going. Right now it looks mostly, like Ryan said, "obedience". He's even insecure with his stress releases... those "subtle" lick and chews.
Horses know you have listened many times to their kind. They know you are asking them politely and that you have a sure plan for them. Just beautiful.
The head up game was so interesting to watch, we'll done
Ryan, what nice, soft, educated hands you have. It's a pleasure watching you work.
He's a different horse, Ryan. He was rushed as a colt with too much pressure. He's completely into you!
The minute that she said that the previous owner had been working with him for barrel racing, I suspected as much. Unfortunately, I see a lot of young horses especially in the barrel racing world get rushed. They have a end goal of winning, and not always an end goal of a well balanced horse that is mentally OK. Most of the horses that are bred for barrel racing are very sensitive individuals.
RYAN I LOST MY SISTER TO CANCER IN JULY & THERE WAS EVEN WORSE. I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO HEAL MYSELF TIL BY NO COINCIDENCE A LONG TIME NEIGHBOR TOLD ME ABOUT A PLACE WITH HORSES & OTHER FARM ANIMALS.. MY LOVES SINCE I WAS ABOUT 5YRS OLD. NOT A TRAINER BY NO MEANS BUT ANIMALS DO TAKE TO ME, THESE HORSES ARE DOING THINGS FOR ME THAT ARE AMAZING BY JUST ASKING. ONE WILL STICK HIS TOUNGE OUT, ONE PUTS HIS HEAD DOWN IF ASHAMED LOL, ONE SHAKES HIS HEAD YES IF HE WANTS A TREAT...& I GOT FOLLOWED FROM ONE PASTURE TO ANOTHER, ALL BY HIMSELF JUST TO GIVE AFFECTION WHILE I WAS BY A MINI BULL & PONIES B4 I WENT HOME. I BRING A BUCKET WITH WATER WHEN THEIR SOURCES CHANGED & NOW THEY FIGURED THOSE OUT BUT THIS IS STILL A BONDING THING NOW. I LEAVE FAR BETTER THAN WHEN I CAME, HEART FULL & THE INFAMOUS HORSE SMELL MY DOG IS HAPPY ABOUT WHEN I GET HOME TOO. I CAN READ THEIR PERSONALITIES NOW & SENSED A CHANGE IN ONE, ISOLATED & LOOKING SO SAD. TURNS OUT HIS OWNER HAD A STROKE & HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO SEE HIM. SHE HAD TOLD ME HE DIDN'T CARE FOR ANY TREATS BUT TAKES THEM FROM ME & LET ME GET HIS LEG OUT OF TWO LINES OF FENCE. I WISH YOU COULD SEE MY PICTURES & VIDEOS. I'M IN WI AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS I'M AWARE OF THEIR SIZE & DANGERS & DON'T FORGET THAT. I HAD BRUSHED ONE MARE THAT LIFTED HER LEG, EYES CLOSING & THOUGH SHE WAS GONNA GO FURTHER IN THE HAY BIN. I GET LOTS OF BLOW OUTS LOL & I COULDN'T BE HEALING LIKE I AM IF IT WASN'T FOR THEM. 🐴
Thank you for letting us follow these steps to understanding the thought process to solve this problem.
Ryan has a wonderful combination of common sense and inspiration. Marvellous to watch.
A good trainer and a good common Sense person you'll have a smart horse
Very good lesson here. I totally agree with what he's saying. We had a grand champion show horse that was so easy to ride but if you tied him & he yanked on it & couldnt move, he would go nuts. We cured him of it by putting a halter with a lead on him but running it in a circle around his back/neck base, up under his arm pits forward & tied to the hitching post. He reared, leaned back with all his might like he was sitting on his haunches. He broke a few leather halters & stretched some nylon halters that he pulled out of. then we found one that worked. He reared up, sat back, & pulled hard. Looked like He couldnt breathe. It broke my heart but we had to leave him until he made up his mind to get up & move forward. It took so long I thot he wld die. But, he gave in, wen he made up his mind to move foward & stop the nonsense, he was cured. He never reared wen tied him after that. Its not always the horse's fault. We bot a buckskin that threw everyone at the ranch it was at. We noticed wen they entered her stall to saddle her up for us, that she kept moving so her butt was facing them. They rode her with a martingale. I told my dtr that the horse didnt like those people. Gorgeous horse. their story how they got her seemed fishy. They wldnt let us take her till my dtr rode her 3 separate occassions in their arena. We took her home and as soon as we walked her thru the gate of our horse area, her head dropped, shoulders relaxed & she was a different horse, very calm. Best horse we EVER had. Never had an issue of ANY kind with her! She would winnie wen an unknown vehicle came on our property same as the dogs were barking. Our "watch horse." So, sometimes you dont kno whats in a horse's past & you really have to pay close attention to the signs they throw.
Hi, can someone please explain to me what the significance is of a horse's "lick and chew" or " subtle lick and chew"?
Thank you in advance.
Discharge of stressors... sigh, shaking, blowing air, big or little is it safe for him to communicate/say.
Beautiful horse! ❤
Thank you for taking time with the horse.
The horse is probably thinking “ what the heck , you don’t know how to mount “!
Probably some sound advice, but I can hear very little of it even with my speakers turned up to 100%.
This horse is beautiful and has such a lovely face.
Wj zijn onder de indruk! Ryan je bent in het observeren en het toepassen van het individu gevoelsmatig en open voor het paard en de eigenaar. Het is een talent van je te herkennen hoe het paard gestrikt is en de eigenaar weer het vertrouwen te kunnen geven in het paard weer te vertrouwen .😇 Te herkennen dat wij willen communiceren met het paard en het zien als partner is mogelijk voor veel ruiters.
Wij zijn indoktriniert een paard als gebruiksdier te zien en hebben met jouw nu de mogelijkheid
ons tegenover het paard anders te gedragen. Bedankt voor je bezondere manier van inzicht en daarmee dichter bij het paard te komen.
I really enjoyed this video. I've had problems with horses riding fine and then suddenly bucking hard enough to get me off.in each instance after pulling blood work on the horse and there was a vitamin E and selenium deficiency. After giving a supplement and changing to an excruded feed the problem was solved. I live in PA and our soil is deficient in those things.
That is cool Ryan. I have ridden and broke many horses myself. Flippers need a rider who can control the situation. I agree with how you are teaching the owner.
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Patience is key. Love it.
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Thank you so much fo this video and hopefully a lot of people with similar horses see it. 30 years ago a friend of mine bought a mare who used to flip over with the previous owner. Taking herself a lot of time, she found out her horse had back problems, a very sensible mouth, hated most of the men and wouldn't accept riders which she didn't personally like. So she did flips as the fastest way to get rid of unsecure or unjust riders, when they treated her harsh or with too much pressure, especially in the mouth. She was very beautiful, had a lot of go and could move around and speed up incredibly fast.
Finally we were 4 women who could ride her without ever having rearing problems, always light in the back and with "two fingers" on the reins.
Unfortunately the friend sold her for nearly no money as a non rideable company horse. She suddenly had urgent money and other troubles, and in panic, with an emergency decision she wanted to find a good place but had no time to search or control the new place. The guy (😭) told her she would will be companion for a breeding mare he has and she will never have to carry a rider again, just be horse on the pastures with other horses - sounded (too) perfect ...
After half a year the girl who also rode her finally had the strength and wanted to visit her, but she found out the horse got slaughtered within 6 weeks😭. The guy was a trader and of course wanted to sell this nice mare for much more money. But his money making dream died , after 2 of his trainers ended up with with broken bones and the second even in hospital with severe injuries in the back, because of the little beauty flipping over... It broke my heart, I couldn't afford another horse as I already had my own two horses (already one too much for my budget 🙈) and the mare was always my big boy's favourite girl...
This horse is a unique specimen, continue to follow your gut, I pray over my
animals especially for their peace that passes understanding. Connect in the Spirit of the horse and he with your Spirit, invite Creator of all into this time ❤
I’d love to see a part 3, where another horse walks away and he has to stand still. I have the same problem. As long as we’re alone we’re good, but if she cant go with others I’m with, she rears. I’ve learned a lot today. Thank you!
She seems like a wonderful horse owner. I really hope the two of them can learn to understand one another, so they can end up going on safe rides together in the future. It's a very beautiful horse, with an interesting personality. Glad there's men like you and Jake to help her and the horse learn ways to communicate well with each other. Happy trails!!
Huh? She seems a lousy owner - she's the problem, not the horse.
Breathing is really good for everything... I love it
I learn so much from these videos, but having done psych evals for tbi's I wish with all my heart you would wear a helmet.
Another great video Ryan Rose!
Such a beautiful horse. I wish l had this knowledge when I was working with my horse ( from years ago). I like your approach in working with horses with various behavioral problems and addressing the issues and working with the horse and not trying to just control the horse.
I was holding my breath the whole time
😳 no worries I’m a professional 😂
The head carriage difference over 2 sessions is remarkable.
I think I have the same personality as this horse, haha.
Fascinating. This story has suspense! Horse seems so go-along, get-along, but you know there's this wild card.
This horse needs a nap...he's tired. That's a beautiful star on his forehead. I enjoyed your patience in training him.
I think you’re a wonderful trainer very patient and Certainly knows what you’re doing. Beautiful horse I would take him in a heartbeat
Excellent read on this guy and handling! Mr. Rose what a pleasure to have found your channel :)
The second he sat down in the saddle, this horse put the defensive behavior out there. The ears speak volumes. Bullied by the previous owner, no doubt. Anticipating hardship and not pain. Over facing an introverted horse - takes - the confidence from the horse. Needs a soft approach and easy successfully rides.
This horse knows everything that this man is telling him he is very smart
You are amazing with horses!
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He needs to learn to move out with confidence, and a trainer who can establish the channels of communication and trust, on the ground and in the saddle. When the owner said putting the halter on was like putting one on a giraffe I knew she's not experienced in establishing good, safe, working behaviors with this horse. Can only imagine what the last trainer did since the horse has obviously not been worked on lateral lunging and off line in the round pen which when done well, teaches a horse to move his feet and read and trust the trainer. This is a sensitive and wary horse.
Ryan, you did a good job getting a feel on him and opening up communication and trust. It's such a beautiful thing to see the communication and trust established. So sad that so many people just don't know. And God knows I've made plenty of mistakes with my horses. It's an education for human and animal.
He is lovely. It seems to me that he is overly sensitive and going forward is a challenge. Perhaps he is trying to protect himself. Someone just has to figure out his issues to figure out the solution and build his confidence.
Love what you are teaching thank you