This is a tremendously helpful demonstration. I'm used to backing away from the fence when Scarlett reaches over it, and she ends up stretched way out towards me! I'd like her to be more comfortable and not have to strain so much, so the timing of this video is just perfect!
Thank you Graeme, that was interesting as it highlights some of the mistakes we may make unconscienly, so happy to give treats to horses ! But : let's say that since it is your fence, these are "your" carrots🥕🥕that you agree to share with them. Temptation was too high for Gracie who rushed, ears forward, when she saw you from far away. Lena the Great, seems to be the calmest of them all. She remains quietly behind. Crossing a herd of horses with smelly carrots must be a challenge. To start before getting the habit of maintaining our space, we could draw a circle in the sand as an "invisible" fence horses should not trespass (possible with dogs not to enter a room).
@@StableHorseTraining yes, just as an automation. I see many videos where very young kids, hardly walking stand near horses who in general seem very gentle looking down on them. They wouldn't wish any harm but they are so big compared to such small human, that an accident can happen. I think parents who are filming are not conscious of the danger.
600 years ago, I moved into a group house with my beloved collie mix. A couple house members did not like the idea of having a dog in the kitchen so, easily, I trained her not to enter. For the rest if her life she would stop at a door that led to linoleum flooring and need my permission before entering. I have always been blessed with smart animals!
This happened with Bear’s Neighbor Mare , Willow just today. She leaned way over to me more than she had ever done . I never give Willow food on Bear’s side of the corral space . I have given Her a handful of Alfalfa every day when I am leaving. Only her food and on Her side of the Corral. . I am glad I saw how you handled Gracie reaching out for the carrots . Willow did that pretty confidently like she was sure I wouldn’t stop Her . At first I thought She wanted Petting. Yay a Breakthrough. Nope , She wanted food 🙁. I put my Hand gently up to back Her away. We had a fence between us so it helped like you said . I need watch your videos Parts 1-4 now . Ok Sweet Dreams to You and Your Family 🌙💫✨ Laura and Little Bear and Beautiful Willow (just cuz She was the subject this time . Never have met Or seen Her Owner ).
Morning Graeme yes up with the larks again at 4 am!! Graeme I've missed a few videos. People are talking about Ruely. I'm not sure what is going on. Many thanks Graeme
Superb tricks.... using the fence to make noise to get them to back off .. genius. As well as making yourself bigger and asking for space before the carrot is given ... Luke makes me laugh ..everyone runs away with the noise from the fence but Luke does not move ha.. he is like I know this trick. Let the others figure it out I’m in for the carrot treat after they run away from the fence trick. Ha .. he is gaining knowledge. .... I love feeding horses treats like carrots and apples.. what is the fave treat for a horse I wonder? Carrot? Apple? Pear? Watermelon? A teaspoon of molasses? Candy cane? Banana? Again, another super duper video. Thank you so much for sharing tricks and ways to connect and gain respect and deal with situations . You offer some Super solutions. Really good. Keep doing what you do as you do it so well. Cheers.
Thanks Carolyn! Each horse has a different treat I think. Some hate watermelon or pears, banana also isn't a favorite often at all. Carrots and apples always go over well though.
Oh just seen the video with the carrots. They know the orange colour that they taste nice. But when you got into the paddock they didn't over crowd you. Oh typical Gracie has to have a little buck. Enjoyed the footage Graeme. Thanking you.
You are one great teacher ! Curious ...Do horses have problems with the sent of humans ! for example, deodorants, soaps that sort of thing ? I mean do you think they get to know how we smell to them to become more comfortable ? Cheers! Brian ..
Thanks Brian! I do believe horses think about stuff based on our smell. The food we eat, perfume/deodorant we wear, soap, natural smell, which horse we have touched etc. I've not met a horse that exhibits a problem with it, but I'm probably not looking for it close enough. I'm sure it's there. I know I have it.. I went to the grocery store the other day and the bread stock guy smelt like the worst pepperoni ever. It stunk up a whole 15 x 15 space and made me want to get out of there fast. I can't imagine humans are the only ones that don't like certain smells and also like certain smells.
I would like to give the horses in their stalls carrots. They are all in a line. I like the idea of owning the fence but could it be dangerous for them ie spook them too much if they are in a stall? I think I will try to just raise my hand high to see how they react. I don’t want a domino effect of scaring them while in pen. Sound ok?
I think training horses in a stall is a dangerous idea and generally falls apart quickly due to the space limitation. It doesn't really set up well for success. If you feel the need to have a horse back up off of the wall or gate of the stall, then yes, raising your hands up can help, it might not. I would give it a try after saying "back up", then maybe patting your hands in the air in a backup motion while saying "back up" and then getting bigger and bigger. If you see the horse raise it's head, lean away, step back then immediately get small and stop. Then start again slow always with the goal to have "back up" verbally mean something. Always reward with a light touch if you can at any point and things should improve if they need improving.
Make sure they never go hungry for the most part. Horses that are very food aggressive towards others generally are having issues of hunger or trauma through past "starvation" phases of their life. Provide lots of points of eating so sharing is easier.
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Luke is such a sweetheart! I love how initially, he hangs back, knowing, he’ll get his opportunity after the youngsters depart😁
he's a smarty pants!
@@StableHorseTraining I think he is too but he's a sweetheart too
I love to see what you do with the horses 💖💖
Another gem of a tool for my tool box! Thanks Graeme.
You're welcome!
Lena proving once again she is the best girl, getting not only carrots but also the delivery. She trained her human well.
hahaha.. yes.. they have trained me very well indeed.
Lena's saying I'm being good, please give me a carrot.
This is a tremendously helpful demonstration. I'm used to backing away from the fence when Scarlett reaches over it, and she ends up stretched way out towards me! I'd like her to be more comfortable and not have to strain so much, so the timing of this video is just perfect!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, that made perfect sense to me, and very clear direction for the horses.
That Gracie is such a defiant Diva!
You are so welcome!
You & your horses are amazing!
Thank you! 😊
Ah, patient and hopeful both, carrots and kudos for Lena and Roni
Yup! the other two are vagrants as always...
⭐️🐴Very GOOD demonstration with explanations. 🌟
Thank you very much :) I really appreciate you saying so
This was great! Well done!
Luke is not bothered by you hitting the fence. That was funny.
Thank you Graeme, that was interesting as it highlights some of the mistakes we may make unconscienly, so happy to give treats to horses ! But : let's say that since it is your fence, these are "your" carrots🥕🥕that you agree to share with them. Temptation was too high for Gracie who rushed, ears forward, when she saw you from far away. Lena the Great, seems to be the calmest of them all. She remains quietly behind. Crossing a herd of horses with smelly carrots must be a challenge. To start before getting the habit of maintaining our space, we could draw a circle in the sand as an "invisible" fence horses should not trespass (possible with dogs not to enter a room).
Yes, that's a good way to put it, making an invisible fence around us.
@@StableHorseTraining yes, just as an automation. I see many videos where very young kids, hardly walking stand near horses who in general seem very gentle looking down on them. They wouldn't wish any harm but they are so big compared to such small human, that an accident can happen. I think parents who are filming are not conscious of the danger.
600 years ago, I moved into a group house with my beloved collie mix. A couple house members did not like the idea of having a dog in the kitchen so, easily, I trained her not to enter. For the rest if her life she would stop at a door that led to linoleum flooring and need my permission before entering. I have always been blessed with smart animals!
Well done👍
Thank you 👍
This happened with Bear’s Neighbor Mare , Willow just today. She leaned way over to me more than she had ever done . I never give Willow food on Bear’s side of the corral space . I have given Her a handful of Alfalfa every day when I am leaving. Only her food and on Her side of the Corral. . I am glad I saw how you handled Gracie reaching out for the carrots . Willow did that pretty confidently like she was sure I wouldn’t stop Her . At first I thought She wanted Petting. Yay a Breakthrough. Nope , She wanted food 🙁. I put my Hand gently up to back Her away. We had a fence between us so it helped like you said . I need watch your videos Parts 1-4 now . Ok Sweet Dreams to You and Your Family 🌙💫✨ Laura and Little Bear and Beautiful Willow (just cuz She was the subject this time . Never have met Or seen Her Owner ).
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Morning Graeme yes up with the larks again at 4 am!! Graeme I've missed a few videos. People are talking about Ruely. I'm not sure what is going on.
Many thanks Graeme
Ruly left. That video is a couple of videos back: ruclips.net/video/ROpSntRkhLE/видео.html
Superb tricks.... using the fence to make noise to get them to back off .. genius. As well as making yourself bigger and asking for space before the carrot is given ...
Luke makes me laugh ..everyone runs away with the noise from the fence but Luke does not move ha.. he is like I know this trick. Let the others figure it out I’m in for the carrot treat after they run away from the fence trick. Ha .. he is gaining knowledge. ....
I love feeding horses treats like carrots and apples..
what is the fave treat for a horse I wonder? Carrot? Apple? Pear? Watermelon? A teaspoon of molasses? Candy cane? Banana?
Again, another super duper video. Thank you so much for sharing tricks and ways to connect and gain respect and deal with situations . You offer some Super solutions. Really good.
Keep doing what you do as you do it so well. Cheers.
Thanks Carolyn! Each horse has a different treat I think. Some hate watermelon or pears, banana also isn't a favorite often at all. Carrots and apples always go over well though.
Ok I get it....good lesson🌸🍀🌺
Oh just seen the video with the carrots. They know the orange colour that they taste nice. But when you got into the paddock they didn't over crowd you. Oh typical Gracie has to have a little buck. Enjoyed the footage Graeme. Thanking you.
thank you Patricia :)
You are one great teacher ! Curious ...Do horses have problems with the sent of humans ! for example, deodorants, soaps that sort of thing ?
I mean do you think they get to know how we smell to them to become more comfortable ?
Cheers!
Brian ..
Thanks Brian! I do believe horses think about stuff based on our smell. The food we eat, perfume/deodorant we wear, soap, natural smell, which horse we have touched etc. I've not met a horse that exhibits a problem with it, but I'm probably not looking for it close enough. I'm sure it's there. I know I have it.. I went to the grocery store the other day and the bread stock guy smelt like the worst pepperoni ever. It stunk up a whole 15 x 15 space and made me want to get out of there fast. I can't imagine humans are the only ones that don't like certain smells and also like certain smells.
@@StableHorseTraining oh yes! Nothing worse then smelling like a sandwich 😬. Thanks for you input and for always taking the time to reply ...
Horseys munching carrots is excellent asmr
I might just do something like that today. It's been on my mind for a while
I would like to give the horses in their stalls carrots. They are all in a line. I like the idea of owning the fence but could it be dangerous for them ie spook them too much if they are in a stall? I think I will try to just raise my hand high to see how they react. I don’t want a domino effect of scaring them while in pen. Sound ok?
I think training horses in a stall is a dangerous idea and generally falls apart quickly due to the space limitation. It doesn't really set up well for success. If you feel the need to have a horse back up off of the wall or gate of the stall, then yes, raising your hands up can help, it might not. I would give it a try after saying "back up", then maybe patting your hands in the air in a backup motion while saying "back up" and then getting bigger and bigger. If you see the horse raise it's head, lean away, step back then immediately get small and stop. Then start again slow always with the goal to have "back up" verbally mean something. Always reward with a light touch if you can at any point and things should improve if they need improving.
Got to keep the horses healthy😉
My mare only shows Very food agressive to other horses, not humans ? Any solution ??
Make sure they never go hungry for the most part. Horses that are very food aggressive towards others generally are having issues of hunger or trauma through past "starvation" phases of their life. Provide lots of points of eating so sharing is easier.