It’s a great video. If I were to do groundwork on grass my horse would never pay attention to me because she’s always hungry and on a diet. She’s a very easy keeper. If I’m working in the sand arena like that with her I’m worried that when I get on the grass she’ll stop paying attention again. I go to a lot of events where there’s grass and she gets distracted. Any helpful hints?
I have a 4 yr old tennessee Walker line bred,he knows how to longe,but refuses to,maybe a lap or to cut into a half circle goes on the defensive,then quits ,,doesn't take things serious,in the round pen,I have more response under saddle riding most things by the book
Heya! Sounds like your horse is trying to basically tell you "not today" or "I'm the boss on the ground". I'd practice things like having them back up at liberty (or on lead) or have them submit and accept you as a leader! A good way to do so is things like teaching them that go doesn't mean wait till they're ready, it means go when your ready :) its also very helpful to teach them boundaries and to respect your space much like a lead mare or stallion would. Hope this helped ^^
Hi, I just bought a gaited horse named Majic. He's an older boy who had pretty much no training but trails, then was left in pasture for years, I tried your exercises today with my boy, and he would not, whatsoever, get his head down. He's really spooky too so we have been working on alot of desensitizing. Any advice?
The reason he doesn't want to drop his head is because they're not bred to go with their head down The Tennessee walking horse is bred to go with their head up and their nose tucked naturally out in the field a baby colt Will exhibit this all on their own
My horse was just like that. Always at my pocket. I had to train myself not to give him a treat near my pocket. Then I taught him a simple movement to request a treat politely. He had to move his head to the right and back to rest at center to ask for a treat. I’ve used this further in trading other behaviors to let him know if he did what I wanted or needed to try the new behavior or trick again.
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Thank you this helped a lot I am working with a tennessee Walker gelding and I need lots of ground work
I have a RegisteredTennessee walking horse and your helping me allot with him...
Thank you these videos are very helpful!
It’s a great video. If I were to do groundwork on grass my horse would never pay attention to me because she’s always hungry and on a diet. She’s a very easy keeper. If I’m working in the sand arena like that with her I’m worried that when I get on the grass she’ll stop paying attention again. I go to a lot of events where there’s grass and she gets distracted. Any helpful hints?
Should I train my horse or would it also work to have someone else do it because I don't k how train a gaited horse?
I have a 4 yr old tennessee Walker line bred,he knows how to longe,but refuses to,maybe a lap or to cut into a half circle goes on the defensive,then quits ,,doesn't take things serious,in the round pen,I have more response under saddle riding most things by the book
Heya!
Sounds like your horse is trying to basically tell you "not today" or "I'm the boss on the ground". I'd practice things like having them back up at liberty (or on lead) or have them submit and accept you as a leader! A good way to do so is things like teaching them that go doesn't mean wait till they're ready, it means go when your ready :) its also very helpful to teach them boundaries and to respect your space much like a lead mare or stallion would.
Hope this helped ^^
What kind of treat do you give her
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Hi, I just bought a gaited horse named Majic. He's an older boy who had pretty much no training but trails, then was left in pasture for years, I tried your exercises today with my boy, and he would not, whatsoever, get his head down. He's really spooky too so we have been working on alot of desensitizing. Any advice?
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It will probably take a lot work to retrain a horse with no training or bad training.
I've been working with him anywhere from 4-6 days a week
If you send me a video of you riding him, that would help me help you.
The reason he doesn't want to drop his head is because they're not bred to go with their head down The Tennessee walking horse is bred to go with their head up and their nose tucked naturally out in the field a baby colt Will exhibit this all on their own
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If i have treats in my pocket my horse will obsessively sniff my pockets to find them, i cant keep her attention bc shes so stuck on the treats lol😒
My horse was just like that. Always at my pocket. I had to train myself not to give him a treat near my pocket. Then I taught him a simple movement to request a treat politely. He had to move his head to the right and back to rest at center to ask for a treat. I’ve used this further in trading other behaviors to let him know if he did what I wanted or needed to try the new behavior or trick again.
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