Horse Training - First Ride Under Saddle
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Training a horse to be ridden is, for me, one of my favourite things to do. The first ride under saddle is always interesting as, from our groundwork, we have some idea how our horse will react, but we can never be sure; as for the horse, we have disappeared from in front of them to where they can't always see us.
We must remember that horses are horses, and they have an inbuilt "flight reflex" that has kept them alive as a species. You can do all the work possible, and still, sometimes, it will be triggered. It may not even be the first ride when these things happen, as with this mare. It was the second ride. This mare is a sensitive, reactive mare, and when her flight reflex kicked in, it was quick and rather explosive. Once it was over, I needed to continue as if nothing had happened. There was no blaming her for it as it is a reflex, and although I had worked to help her to control it, in this instance, she couldn't.
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Remember that when this mare reacted, it was a reflex. You can do everything in your power to prepare her for this but sometimes it still happens.
You did so well to hang on 👍 Im nearly up to having my boy under saddle. Its scary though. I got a lot from your video. Thank you 🙏
You are simply amazing with your teaching very organized material. Which some have too many things to think about and you are doing one thing each video I love that especially when I'm out in the arena it's hard to remember everything so I'm finding these videos you create easy to remember. I will also say I've watched many videos and I love your assertive, calm and loving attention to each detail I'm sure the horses are thrilled to be a part of your life, if I were a horse I'd be very happy to learn from you❤
Thank you. That is such a lovely thing to say 🥰
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Question, how do you teach moving the shoulder on the ground? Is it just the basics with pressure and release or are you incorporating using the reins?! To then she realized the rein aid when your under saddle to move shoulder…
Thanks, hope you see this!
Beautiful training methods! I saw you on Raleigh Link and had to come see more. Thank you for being knowledgeable, gentle and patient. The horse world needs more like you!
Thank you so much 🩷
Came here from Raleigh Link's review and I'm instantly in love with you and your training methods~. 🥰
I'm so happy you decided to educate the masses by doing RUclips videos, they are perfect and easy to understand and replicate. I'm looking forward to learning from you. ❤
Same!
Thank you for coming over to have a look. I look forward to sharing horse stories with you 😊
"You're gonna get my best view in a minute" 🤣 Thanks for this very instructive video. Horses are lucky to be trained by you! Hope one day I'll have that kind of experience, knowledge and general ease under my belt!
I love your videos. They are so real and you don't cut out the 'bad bits.' This is a particularly helpful video!
I’m glad you found it helpful Zareena 😊
I really appreciate that you worked with her about getting on both sides. So many people only mount from the left side but I also like my horses to do anything I ask from both sides.
My heart was beating a million miles an hour as she spooked! Fantastic job of sticking on. That one rein stop is really a life saver in high energy spooks. My filly years ago really gave me a run for my money, we were on a trail that I'd rode her on perhaps a dozen times at that point and one day the large white boulder for some reason really spooked her good even though she'd seen it plenty before. My instinct was to pull that rein in and get her nose to me, we did a few spins (the spin pulled me back in the saddle, she about sent me ten feet sideways!) and she calmed down in about 30 seconds. Let her sniff the boulder and told her she must have the memory of a Clark's Nutcracker. Then off back to the trailer we went. She'd performed fantastically in the corrals and didn't spook for many of the first 'away from home' rides. But it's always something small and insignificant that seems to get them the first couple of times. Of course, when a sage grouse gooses them in the belly unexpectedly... Well that's an event I haven't stayed in the saddle for. And I can't blame them, I sure get just as spooked as they do when the feathers and screeches start up.
I love to see this gentle approach to saddle training
Thank you ❤️
Why are training horses with dumb bits bits should be out lawed if not I'm quitting on horses I'm done with them they make me feel like a loser they're the reason I hate horse riding I was forced to ride a horse with a stupid bit it's the horses fault they made me do it
@@dariaharruff7025did you quit riding?
@@whinnie216 yes i don't like it at all because of people who use bits they wanted me to do it I was forced to take riding lessons
I really like your soothing voice and reassurance when the horse became frightened. I always talk in a quiet soft voice to my horses as well as our class horses. Several people have remarked how the horses respond to me. I saw you doing this and I started. Definitely a wonderful way to connect and bond with these beauties.
Horses are mean
@dariaharruff7025 most horses are not mean. Those that have been mistreated can be. Time and patience can turn them around. They also have an awesome sense of people. If you are timid or afraid, they know it. One time I went into a stall to clean it. Not knowing this horse was aggressive. Next thing I know my girlfriend owned the barn and said, why are you in there? That horse bites and will kick. My thoughts were I didn't act fearful so she was fine. After that I never went in with her again. You just need to read the horse and respect them.
@@ritaobrien2779 ok whatever the horses gave me a chance I flunked it you didnt
If I could give you a million likes I would 🥰 The level of patience you have is truly amazing, and how you managed to stay on when she zoomed all of a sudden. I would have fallen off 😆 She's such a pretty mare though, would love to have one like her.
Thank you 🙂
came here from raleigh link, was really lovely to watch you do your thing and her be so happy about a trainer. will definitely watch more of your stuff :3
You stuck that pronk so well! Patience of a saint!
My first ride under saddle with a rope halter went nice. She pointed to my hanging feet for me to put my feet in the stirrup. Smart mare. God bless horse's.
Such fantastic horsemanship ❤
Thank you Paula 🙂
Thanks for showing your first ride. I appreciate your detailed comments about what you are doing and why, as well as explaining the horse's reaction. I have enjoyed your videos and will study them. I fell off my horse on his third ride. Not his fault, I spooked him by getting on from the off side. I did not prepare him properly. I am learning to do a better job because of you. Thank you.🙏❤
Great job. Notice that 1 reign stop was initiated a 1 sec before it really started. That “feel” is everything. If you wait to pull that reign when there’s a head of steam then you’re going to have a wreck. You may have one reign in your hand as you both cartwheel forward. Please all you young riders, if you’re uncomfortable shut it down. Live to play another day.
🙌 Exactly! 😊
I watched the spooking a couple of times, and to me it seems like, she was relaxed when you touched her behind for a good second, and then suddenly your hand was on her neck. I think she was just so relaxed, that it spooked her, when the hand came out of nowhere. You can absolutely correct me, if that's wrong :)
I'm a new follower and from what I've seen, I absolutely love your content!
I kind of think that's right. But anyway it doesn't really matter.
I love how this ring has no traffic anywhere within eyeshot or earshot, so there's no need to be afraid of a startle from cars.
Bloody well ridden Josie in that spook ❤
Thank you
Love these videos, your amazing Josie and really helping me with my own development with bringing a horse back into work and improving my riding, could we keep seeing videos of her journey! lunging, groundwork, riding, desensitising etc, and longer videos if possible I could listen to you all day😂 ❤❤
Thank you Georgina, I was pretty sure people would be sick of the sound of my voice lol! I share this mares entire starting process in BHT Academy but I will add some more to RUclips along the way 😊
@@BasicHorseTraining I tried to join BHT academy through the link a few weeks ago but it only let me join a waiting list :( same again today, do you know how else I can get on to see everything on there? X
Yes ... I am about to open the doors again so stay tuned. I only open them every few months as I am putting it l together and I want to give people my attention. If I have too many people while I am setting it up I feel like I might neglect them 😟
I always say to myself " what you teach from the left you should teach from the right " 👏🏻🌷
Lovely amazing and peaceful work Josie! seems like u don't do so much but u do, it's all your whole exp working there, you are awesome!! thanks for the video and the knowledge
Your training videos are so informative and clear. I truly appreciate your wonderful teaching. Thank you.
Thank you ☺️
The minute your hands were off her front, ie stroking her hindquarters, you were off balance, she knew it, and she took advantage. Some horses are like that. Always looking for the opportunity. I rode a mare like that for years, she got me off once, and I broke my arm. Always had to keep my eyes peeled for possible "spook" (or excuse) material, and she had to know where I was at all times, or else. Horses live in the moment, and sometimes you're not in the moment with them.
That could have been so much worse, that was a fairly nasty spook. I'd prefer to keep both hands up front, light contact with mouth, and make sure she knows that you're balanced and in place.
Good seat you've got - kept you in place.
Awesome to see the one rein stop in action!
Let’s get you a real mounting block, Josie. I love my 3 step mounting block. Very sturdy and puts me higher than the milk crate. I’m about to get my horses off the back burner. thank you for the motivation.
When her horse startled I was scared to death they would trip over the milk carton!
I was aware of where it was 😀. I gave her the rein back for a split second so she could find her feet and miss it.
I do actually have a fabulous mounting block but it takes up too much room lol.
I found you from Raleigh link and she dosent just say this to everyone but she loves you!
Thank you 😊. I'm glad she liked my channel
Great work. I like your gentle approach but at the same time you were ready to command the situation and offer your encouragement to her for when she panicked. Many times horses need to just let it out. This is the nature of the creature. It's inevitable. You kept calm, let her deal with her anxiety and rode the little storm with her and were calm. Good show!
She really is a beautiful mare. Tries her very best to do what I ask.
Well done! One rein stop excellent!
Horses are beautiful
This is really cool to see you working with some different horses.
Bonnie, seems like a lovely mare.
Although, I do miss seeing the true stars if this show, Spider & Rebel😁
Don't worry Kings Mom831, they will be back 😉
Raleigh Link featured you on her channel and was full of praise for your methods.
Thank you for coming over to have a look. I appreciate it
Pre flight....well said❤❤❤
SUPER. Just found your channel recently. Love your work.
Thank you ☺️
This is the best! Will help me tremendously!!
Your a brave women Josie!
Very well handled and ridden👌👌
Excellent
Wow great training work here far Shure!
Great touch!
thank you
Welcome!
Superb amazing wonderful fascinating interesting beautiful and unbelievable very nice and pleasant excellent dazzling and marvelous video. Madam you are the happiest women in the world as riding on the horse and teaching is marvelous job . It gives great pleasure to watch your ongoing video. Thank you very much for your valuable video.
You are welcome!
Brilliant to watch josie.xxxx
Thank you so much Mel 🥰
That one rein stop worried me. It appears that mare could have easily fallen over backwards.
THANK YOU🙏🫀❣️🫀🙏
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Nice work!
Thanks!
I would like to see you do ground work, and how you prepare a horse before you get on for the first ride please thanks Judy
You are welcome to join me in the BHT Academy and there are videos there about groundwork for horses.
You're awesome!
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I like your video
Hi Josie it’s brilliant to watch how you progress them so quickly. Thanks for sharing with us I have used many of your tips in starting my boy who is three years three months .Any more tips on walk trot transitioning would be great as I know not to try trot on a straight line . My boy is a big horse and can be sharp but I need to be moving on from the walk and have basic steering after five rides
Even though I heard her say it, I see no reason to not trot in a straight line. Why not? I wonder where you and she heard that? It makes no sense at all! Please tell me why.
I also see no reason not to trot, if all is going good at a walk. She trotted this horse in this video. I thought it was a little soon for this horse, on the 1st ride, but not a huge deal.
Of course you have already taught him to trot, and to slow down, and to stop, by doing the related groundwork first, right? And I assume you have also done a lot of desensitizing to every possible type of stimulus that could scare him. As long as those are true, and your tack is in good working order, then just go ahead.
It sounds like your own confidence is a bit shaky. He might sense that. But you just have to learn to trust each other. Continue with every new type of desensitization you can find, and groom and ride him every chance you get. Twice a day if possible.
Please don't forget to tell me why you and she both think you shouldn't trot them in a straight line. Thanks very much!
GREAT Angel
First great vid ❤❤
Thank you 😊
Do you have videos that show how you got the mare to this point?
lovely what age should anyone look at starting a new horse? ive been told 4 ? my girl nearly 3 we been doing lots of ground work
I don't start any horse under the age of 3. I start my own at 3 end of summer beginning of autumn. They have a 8 week start (or whatever they need) but then I like to turn them out for winter for a rest and to grow and think about what we did. Then I bring them back in as a four year old and they start from there.
I'm surprised you got on her so early - I would've given her at least another week or more - lucky you got away with not getting hurt. Ur on the right track back she was still a bit too jumpy.
good girl--very nice
I just want to add to these videos that
Horses should have an option to be ridden or not be ridden. If your horse doesn’t mind being ridden then obviously it’s giving you their permission. I just wanna say that riding a horse is a privilege and not owed to anyone.
(This is totally unrelated but I just wanted to share my opinion,now it’s alright if you don’t agree with me but reading their body language is a great thing to do to prevent being thrown off,now if you are a terrible rider, a very green horse will buck you off or worse)
In response to this video is I really love how she goes about training this mare to have a human on her. ❤amazing job she’s doing ❤
Good preparation! To do it step by step and the horse has all the time to watch what you do is the key. Confidence is the basis. I would not tap by touching her with your hands everywhere, just rub. Horses don’t tap each other. If you control the hindquarters, you control the whole horse. Let her make some rounds without disturbing the head position and her mood to get forward at the beginning at the gait she choses. If she wants to stand still, ok. It’s up to her to make the choice. Some horses would prefer this way to get accustomed to the weight on the back. Never pull the reins. Galloping some moment is ok. She will stop soon. Question: Did you chase her around with the saddle on before? I put a side pull not to cause pain.
What is that vest it appears like it fastens at the crotch?
It’s a very very old one 😝. It’s now in the bin and I have a brand new one 😊
Hi Josie (from the U.K.). I have subscribed to you and watched your videos for a long time - thanks loads for all the effort you put into them. Having just watched the one above, could I ask what body protector you are wearing? I know they, and we, are all different but yours looks so much more comfortable than mine. Thanks very much.
You need a real mounting block!!!
I have one 😊