This is why into pressure horse's are dangerous!!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Into pressure horses are extremely difficult to handle and can be dangerous . Here is one of those rare cases . This also shows how incredibly persistent his owner was and how she managed to achieve her dreams . Our shop: steve-young-ho...
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Thanks Steve for telling the haters and people with no knowledge of horses to jog on
Any time you are very skilled at something there are always people who are jealous. They are envious and start hating and talking smack trying to cover their mediocrity. As far as I can tell, Steve Young is a wizard. I am so impressed by his gift with horses and I feel blessed just to have the privilege of watching his videos.
It's a bit sad that there are so many people who think animals should have no part in our society at all.. they think they are being kind but imo they don't respect Mother Nature
I understand where you're coming from and I am glad to see any supportive messages. However I am wary of the popular habit of labeling anyone who disagrees with someone as a 'hater' as I don't think this is the way to positively influencing them. The aim is to educate, and people with the knowledge in an area don't need education in that area.
A world in which no one is allowed to disagree or willing to accept different points of view is a sad, dangerous place imo😊
I’m far from a horse expert but I have watched several of his videos where he gets a bit physical with a horse that’s out of control. I completely agree, some of these people need to jog on. There is a big difference between beating and abusing an animal and disciplining it when it goes out of bounds. The other thing that these people need to wake up and understand is that for many of these horses he is their last chance. If he can’t get them tamed down and under control, a lot of them would be headed for a nap they never wake up from.
@@rickbateman2401- that's how I see it, and what I believe Steve is telling us.
However, what we need to keep in mind is that he is NOT telling us to be that extreme under Normal training!! With a normal horse, it shouldn't have to get to this point --that this is for special circumstances.
I don’t know why people get so bent out of shape when you firm up on a horse. I have NEVER seen you raise a hand in anger to a horse or even your voice for that matter. That’s always been your mantra since I found your channel. There is no need to get angry with or strike your horse.
Bcs they're stupid. Look how they can't even raise their own kids so don't take advice from them on how to handle a horse
When a skilled person says “no pushing, no crowding, back up, this is my space” that gains respect! This man knows how horses think!! Kids will push push push limits and unless parents sat “no back to your room” the kids are now your boss. Similar mentality.
With children, I found it very effective to say, go to a quiet space until you feel calm and ready enough to work this situation out together with me.
And I will tell them if I need the time and space to get clam enough too.
As with horses, the children need to know that something they do makes a difference, that they have some control over their safety and sanity.
MONSTER improvement! That horse went from upset and frustrated to calm and happy. I really liked the slow motion stuff where you explain what’s going on…very helpful.
Yes, I agree that it’s really helpful to have more slow motion with pointers and explanations!
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I agree his post video script of what was happening and pointing to specific frames of the video are very helpful. 👍
I suspect that horse was actually pretty happy being the side kick instead of the boss, he didn't put up much fight after his early tries and then seemed so relaxed afterwards!
wow, that horse loves you steve for giving him direction.
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They almost remind me of "into pressure humans" angry, fast paced, bulldozing, and working under pressure. Fascinating to see their mood and personality before and after this training. Looks like many humans need it too, lol.
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That horse needed you so much. I can see he feels better, no stress, relaxed.
I so enjoy watching you turn horses into wonderful partners! Makes me appreciate my horse friend, a 16 year old Arab, who is the most lovely partner for me. I am 72 and still able to swing my leg over his back. He seems to know this and takes care of me when I am on him. I have used your methods to refine him...he loves liberty work and is most respectful when we work together. Crazy there are so many that don't understand a horses mind and heart! Thank you for sharing your teachings, so appreciated!!!!
Just like with some of the other really troubled horses Steve has worked with, you can really see the look of relief that comes over him. He realizes that finally someone speaks his language and understands what he needs. Finally he has a leader and suddenly the world is not such a scary place any more!
What a difference you made here. You have saved this lady from a horrible accident and given the horse direction 😊👍🏻
Again, thank you for posting this video. I used to have horses when I was a kid. I rode, I groomed, I fed them. But as an adult, I was separated from them. When I watch your videos, I am transported back to those wonderful childhood memories!
You are a precious gift to every horse you meet. I love seeing the peace that overcomes the horse after a session with you. 💛Utah
It really is all about effective communication between different species. Understanding their language and using it to achieve a cooperative result and trust between human and horse. Just beautiful to watch.
I couldn't have said that better myself!
I would say the same about people with each other, lol
And effective communication with oneself is the starting point for all other good communication in my opinion.
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Good point, it starts with self-knowledge, a work in continual development ⾺
I always find your into-pressure horses particularly interesting.
I work with quite a few that aren’t mine and I can’t do a lot training wise but watching your videos over the last few years has really helped me to make little changes that improve their attitudes and I’ve gotten better at quickly setting better boundaries around personal space. Thank you! 🤩
All he was doing was looking for his leader The Alpha. Steve gives him a moment to think, the horse then figures it out. Great job.
It's ridiculous that anyone could watch you firming up and think negatively about it!
How absurd it would be for our own body if we did not have our bones to hold up our soft body 😉
@@artemisXsidecross you'd be a slug....
@@artemisXsidecross you'd be a slug...
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Do tell me how you really feel. 😉
I am fully human and without my bones I would be a bag of flesh.
@@artemisXsidecross What is the purpose of your comment?
Doesn’t matter how many times I’ve seen you do this there’s always the first magic moment. He comes out, head up, looking to see where he wants to go. Your firming up, which is so mild to what some people believe and do, wrongly, made him think. Then almost immediately he relaxed, head dropped. What a relief for this beautiful lad. I’m a cob gal myself and so sad that cobs have almost disappeared from New Zealand, which I blame in the excess racehorses released into the riding stock. You are amazing and well done Michelle. Great stuff!
I am amazed that someone would be upset with how you firm up a horse that is out of control 😊. Some would consider that being gentle not firming up. Those are the folks who really need to take lessons from you on how to train a horse.😊
It’s most likely people who know nothing about horses, but think they do!!!!!!!!!👍
Things I've noticed that other owners have are horses that been abused, over worked and not appreciated, abandoned because of age, shy and scared, never learned any manners, never been handled properly, throws tantrums, or possibly health problems along with neurologic problems. All in All there still God's beautiful creations we can't live without. ❤
It was incredible to watch you in North Carolina. Thank you so much for coming! I can't wait to see how you transform this gorgeous, troubled animal.🧡
A trainer I became friends with in the 1980s use to say “there is no such thing as a stupid horse, just stupid people.”
Perhaps but there are some very stubborn horses out there. We have one at the rescue that put a LOT of effort into NOT doing what you want, he is quite the prankster! He does know what you want though, he is just not super interested in helping you with that.
@@OnceUponaTimelineIndeed, I've been having the same conversation with a into pressure pony for 20 years 😅, she knows what I want and will give it to you, then, that's it, now I do what I wanted 😂😂. True Native pony!
Idk. I've met some fantastically dim horses. There's a far cry between horses who are "no thoughts, head empty" and horses who are always thinking, but just stubborn.
What a change in both the horse and the owner! Fantastic outcome.
Aww he looks so much happier in the after photos! I bet he loved the fusses off her daughter too! I suspect he understands how much he is trusted now too; which must be a lovely feeling for him, so happy that you were able to help Steve
You and Tanya soooo deserve your days by the sea in the American sunshine.
Can't always be muddy, drizzly, foggy and dull !!! Lovely to see this cob and owner benefit from your help.
It was so heartwarming to see Michelle's smile when siding for the first time with quality! ❤
I’m right up the road at oak island nc.. Sunset beach has a special mailbox (kindred spirits) Nicholas Sparks a well known writer wrote a book about it. I was really hoping you got to see our wild ponies in the outer banks nc. I enjoy you and your wife’s videos. You always slow down and make sure we see what your explaining. Thank you.
Are you speaking of the
Chincoteague ponies? Steve would have enjoyed seeing them
and hearing their story. I hope he can get to the island on his next trip to North Carolina!
Best wishes - 🏇!
Her jaw must hurt from all the smiling -- so good to see!
and its a gorgeous smile too ... I swear Deo was smiling too at points when he knew he did it right
🐎💗Wow, what an uplifting video!🐎Deo was so confused, and Steve taught him the language, necessary to function and interact💗And, Deo's new peaceful demeanor was the proof in the pudding😊💞🐎Michelle couldn't have looked happier!😊🙌And, the pictures, at the end, with Michelle and her daughter, are gorgeous😊💗🐎🙌I wish, I could be a supporting member, but, right now, I'm on a tight budget. This channel is so valuable; I'm sure, I'm not the only one who watches, just to experience the "quality & grace", expressed by all, in every video😊💗🐎🙌
Welcome to North Carolina USA. Thank you to all of your family for providing us with great videos. It's not only a learning experience but a great entertainment experience for those of us stuck in our homes. Speaking of homes that beach house was soooo very pretty!
Your proven strategy with horses who have gotten away without respecting their owners is something everyone should understand. As usual, this is an outstanding example of how important it is to be firm. Thank you so much!
5:00. Oh my goodness!!! That is a treasure of a book having it signed by so many awesome horsemen!!! Very very exciting!
I’d put it in a glass case with a special library book cover on the sleeve to preserve it really well.
Awesome session! Thank you Steve, horse, owner, and all the family who help make these videos possible!
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Well done, Steve!! Another great learning video, as usual!! Thank you, Michelle, for allowing Steve and Tanya to film you and your troubled horse. And congratulations on all the great progress you've made with him!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Greetings Jenn in Ontario, Jody from Florida here! 🌟👍🐎
@@jodyhuston1516 Hello Jody!! I'm glad to see you here!! Jenn 💖
@@jenniferlehman326 Hello also from Barb in Edmonton! I see you around all over the horsey part of RUclips, but rarely want to bother you. But since it's nice to say hi, I thought I'd do so. I guess your foals are growing big now. I think there was 4 of them? All of the best to you all! ❤🐴🐎🐴❤
@cattymajiv We've spoken before Barb!! I remember you!! I told you before, say hi anytime!! And yes, the foals were getting very big when they left to go back home with their mothers in the third week of March. And there were
5 foals this year, 3 fillies and 2 colts!! I now have the big horses in for training. 2 stallion half brothers that I had last year, I'll start campaigning them a bit this year at local Grassroots shows, and an FEI Show in August, and also a mare. But she's only getting light work, we're doing a lot of trails and hacking out, and getting in the miles and wet saddle pads in now, still throwing in the odd day of arena work with her. I hope you had a great weekend!! Jenn 💖
What an absolutely gorgeous Cob gelding … I never would have guessed him for a Cob, had you not said something. And what a lovely demeanour he has now!
One could see real change in him within moments … as soon as he realized Steve wasn’t going to put up with his antics … he got right in line and down to business. I didn’t expect him to be as compliant as he was on the right.
Your firming up is really nothing at all compared to what some equestrian trainers do, in the name of ‘firmness’.
You’re so kind to horses/animal and people … your communication is spot on and precise. I think that’s one of the biggest problems is a horse who isn’t taught boundaries growing up because someone doesn’t take time to establish the rules/boundaries early on … you move their feet and not the other way around.
He is certainly a quick study and I think most of the owner’s/rider’s problems are probably behind her now.
Love your sense of humour when you pretend to take all the credit, knowing full well it’s a transference to the horse … and when you pretend you don’t hear to get them to repeat the word/phrase (i.e., it’s amazing … you have such a sense of humour).
So glad you’re enjoying your work vacation in the U.S. … Dave/Linda have shown both their hospitality and gratefulness for all you have done for them and others … especially how you’ve enhanced their equestrian life.
Be really nice if you could regularly go abroad somewhere, meet new people and help horses/owners/handlers and riders all over the world. Gives you guys a bit of a break, which I’m sure is much needed more so now at your ages, than ever before. All the hard work has paid off!
Looking forward to when you return and many more VLOGs.
Happy Trails! 🙏🙌✝️❤️
Bless you for your help with each and every animal that you've worked with including the dog that you trained. 😂😂Whoever is in charge of the heavens, bestowed upon you a truly special gift. Thank you so much.
With a great deal of respect
Annie from Alaska❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Annie! Our son lived in Anchorage and surrounds for
15 yrs. and I think Alaska is the most beautiful state! I’ve only ridden horses once when I was there, and wondered, are barns heated for them in winter?
Thanks, Jody from Florida
@@jodyhuston1516 I lived in Anchorage for 24 years and now back in Fairbanks which is where I was raised. As to barns some are heated but the bedding is much thicker as with blankets that they wear sometimes I've put on 2 at once.
God. Heaven and earth.
Your firming up is where a lot of people start them escalate. Thanks for sharing your videos! ❤❤❤
Patience is a virtue, Steve has it in bucket loads. RESPECT 💯👏👏
As usual, Steve did a masterful job with this horse! Now this horse has a bright future with a family. I love howSteve always pats the horse to tell them they did good. It really means a lot to a horse.
As always, you can see the relief on the horse's face: "Finally, someone who speaks my language." And if that someone, like Steve, speaks it perfectly, the road to a harmonious, relaxed life is not far.
I wish all horses, owners who take this language seriously.
48:57 this bit, when they get it, is almost like a dance move. I never get over how quickly the horse learns it.🎉
Wonderful I don't own a horse in fact I have never even touched one but your videos are great I am hooked
We loved the demo in NC - best day ever!
Love your work, Steve.
Really glad to see you and Tonya being treated so kindly in N C . I'm in the foothills of S C.and am a follower. You really do connect to these animals. A True Cowboy. Much Love to you and your lovely wife.
That's what finding joy for both owner and horse looks like. They are both happy, both relaxed and now working as a team. This horse needed to know he had a purpose instead of trying to prove his manliness!!!
A true win/win.
Thanks Dan and Linda for giving such a wonderful respite to hard working Steve and Tanya. You did great things for this horse, Steve and terrific filming by Tanya.
Wonderful that you were given a couple of nights in a beautiful home to sleep.
I live inland , near Pinehurst, NC. This is a horsey area with a popular Stoney Brook training area for the Olympics, and Moss Farm for 3 day events.
That was such an amazing transformation! Thank you for your great work Steve
Steve, I think that hat suits you hombre
So heartwarming ❤ a horse helping his human step into her own strength and leadership 🎉
What I noticed most is you are having to correct the owners just as much as the horses. I arrived in Montana to late in life to properly learn to ride. Your method of correcting their behavior is just the bomb. It all boils down to direction/correction. Just like learning to fly, you make three perfect landings you stop right there to absorb what you learn. This allows an imprinting on the brain. Those little breaks are just as important as the training.
I will continue to watch your programs and very well could end up in a saddle by summers end. Thanks, Doug in Montana
I also go for three correct whatever’s in a row and then let it rest! Thanks for the explanation and addition about flying.
What a great transformation and lovely to see the follow up.
Welcome back to the USA! Hope your trip is amazing.
The results are amazing...wow
Another amazing transformation! I have never seen so many (or any) horses transformed from pushy, and/or dangerous animals, to well-behaved so quickly, as I have seen you accomplish here in your videos….and I’ve watched a lot of trainers since RUclips became a resource for finding horse trainers. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again…. You are amazing!
Thank you to you, Tanya, your family and the owners and horses that made these videos available.
I would add Klaus F Hempfling to that list with Steve.
@@louisegogel7973 I’ve read all of Klaus’s books and I have his videos (I have 2 dvd’s not sure if there are more). He is gifted and I wish I could watch him training the way I can watch Steve.
Brilliant Steve 👌👌👌
Sorry,must write in german, school is behind me long time 😅
Es ist doch mit Kindern,Hunden und Pferden ähnlich, alle brauchen Sicherheit um gut und sicher leben zu können. Steve ist ein Lehrer der die Sprache der Pferde versteht und je mehr Menschen diese Sprache erlernen wird die Pferdewelt bereichern.
Menschen wollen alles verbal ändern und müssen lernen dass Pferde und auch Hunde besser auf Geräusche und Gesten achten. Ein bekannter Hundeflüsterer sagt auch, wo die Nase und Augen des Hundes sind,da ist auch sein Gehirn und wollen dann auch die Pfoten hin.
Ich bin als Kind geritten, habe es aber nie richtig gelernt aber Pferde fastzinieren mich noch heute mit 62J.
Durch deine Videos (kenne alle!) kann ich Pferde besser lesen als Hunde. 1000 Dank dass du deine wertvolle Arbeit mit uns teilst, wenn ich jemals nach Wales komme würde ich dich und Tanja gerne treffen. Ihr seid so wertvolle Menschen die man gerne in seinem Leben hat. Sorry, war etwas lang . Ganz liebe Grüsse aus Germany nach Wales,macht weiter die Welt erträglicher für Pferde ❤
Wow. This really shows why owners must be the leader. Keeps their horse calm, happy, and everyone safe. Firm up as much as needed, soft when you can. So happy it all worked out. He's a beautiful horse. Many thanks to you & Tanya for all your efforts to share this. Best to you.
In upstate new york and would have loved to stop by and see you!! Glad you’re living it up in the U.S! Love ya Young fam!!!!
Yes you would have loved it... Taking the drive...or short flight.. was well worth it
I would definitely go again if they had another one...Live and in person is always the best! ...Everyone there was fantastic...
I wanted to drive from Florida! Maybe when the kids are a little older! It’s on my bucket list to learn from Steve Young in person!!!
@@whinnie216 I drove there from Sussex county Indian river inlet in Delaware...it took 8 hours..ugh lol I drove there by myself.... Took off on Friday drove all day and then drove all day Sunday back home... hopefully they will do it again ...
@@donnaz1425 Wowza! That’s awesome that you were able to go though!
I just looked and it would’ve taken me a little over 10 hours!
I’m hoping they will come to Florida! Maybe Ocala!?! Now that would only be a couple hrs 😅
Thank you Steve and Tanya, another great video with wonderful outcome for horse and owner. Thanks to James too for all the videos. ❤
Love the fact you don't shy away from firming up! Sometimes it's needed.... Just sub for that reason alone... Now to watch the video 😍
Thank you Steve Young, watching you work with horses is a pleasure to learn from.
Being firm with a horse is part of our human communication with them; as with a dance partner one leader makes for a better led dance. Being firm is as much a mental process as a physical behavior. Smart horses know or can discover the difference.
LOVED it! Always nice to see the break through. We lived in Colorado for 2yrs...Everything is bigger in the US. We actually loved going to the Pikes Peak Rodeo while we were there. My husband got to particpate in a team cow milking competition at the rodeo between the Canadians and American (military) so much fun. They really know how to entertain.Enjoy yourselves!😁🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
So happy you and your wife enjoyed all that North Carolina. Born and raised here. Wonderful work, thanks for all you do.
I have an "into pressure" horse and whilst nowhere near as challenging as this one has needed calm but very direct and immediate action. Got a few nasty looks when I took him to competitions and he was overwhelmed and running into and through me as I had to be very quick and firm but he would immediately settle as realised someone was in charge and he could relax. Is a lovely horse to handle now and was fifth at Windsor in hand in a massive class this year so you can get thru it!!!
Great work! It was easy to see that this horse would have hurt his owner eventually. Such a smart boy but stubborn.😊
Another brilliant video! I love seeing how the horses respond. My favourite this time was when Steve showed the horse about walking forward and the penny dropped! Like the horse was thinking, "Why is he pulling me like that? I'm not supposed to go forward...Oh, you mean like THIS! Got it!!!"
Great video! Amazing change in the horse's behavior. Bless you as you travel. ❤
Well done Steve, what a beautiful horse Deo is. Loved the photo's at the end, they looked so happy riding together.
brilliant horse and session/trainer/steve!
also loved the horse audience intently watching... they knew he was 'the bad boy' and they got to witness his transformation. loved it!!
Made me quite emotional! How wonderful!
What a brilliant session! Love seeing the incredible turnaround in the demeanor of this horse. WOW, if I had known about this stuff years ago, what a difference it would have made with a couple of horses I knew back then. 💚💚💚
Thanks for sharing these videos with us! Hope you enjoyed your time in the States, I wish I could've made it down this year - maybe next time you come.
Wonderful episode!
I enjoy your videos and the fact that you protect yourself and teach the owners how to protect themselves is your job and it is done with grace on your part.
this is absolute gold in horsemanship. thank you for this videos.
Wow Steve amazing work again done with grace and quality as always. Different attitude at the end. Loved watching. Thank you for sharing. Tanya I love how you show us the other animals and birds having a bath in the puddle 😀lovey how you talk to them. I do exactly the same. Thank you for sharing. Love the red shirt Steve. Amazing house. So good to see Linda and Danny again, lovely people 😀💕
Hi Steve and Tanya. What a great video, didn’t think you’d get there so quickly. It is so emotional when one can see the light dawning in these horses. Their lives can only get better and better from here. Happy trails and can’t wait for all the goodies form US of A, did I just rhyme then? 🤦♀️🐎❤️❤️
Awesome Steve. So much learning for all of us. And seeing how the owner was able to take it all on board and change her life with her horse. Brilliant!
May I offer a gentle correction for whomever writes the titles/captions? This is a problem that is widespread among English writers and sign-makers, so I understand why the mistake is being made because it is ubiquitous. Again, I mean to be helpful and not condemning of anyone.
The apostrophe before an "s" should be used only when you want to show that a noun "possesses" something. For example, use the apostrophe here: "This horse's "into pressure" mindset was dangerous." The correct usage for your caption didn't need an apostrophe: "This is why into pressure horses are so dangerous!!" (I would have written it "This is why "into pressure" horses are so dangerous!!" for those who don't know that "into pressure" horses exist, but that's a matter of opinion that doesn't have a "right or wrong" form.)
I love your channel and only want to see you become more and more successful, so I hope you understand I'm only trying to be of help. In the future, if you can't make up your mind about how to construct your caption, search for "possessive noun usage" with whatever search engine you prefer. That will provide you with a number of hits to help you answer your particular question.
If you had known your future job would require such intricate knowledge of possessive nouns and how to construct a very concise statement to convey a great amount of information, I imagine you would have paid closer attention to that boring English grammar class!
Have always wanted to say something about the punctuation in the video titles. Thanks so much for explaining my thoughts in a very kind way. :)
Yep, don’t need the apostrophe in horses here… could have been autocorrect and not double checking the title.
It's actually Grade 1 or 2 English, and it should have been reinforced by teachers throughout every grade, up until Grade 12. So in 1 way it's inexcusable.
But then, on the other hand, this is only RUclips, and nobody here cares. So in that way, it's just unnecessary nitpicking.
After all, this post of mine has at least 5 grammatical errors. If I wanted to, I could probably find 5 more in the other posts above it too. If somebody was to nitpick at me for starting a sentence with "So" or with "But", I might not respond to them, but inside I'd be thinking that their priorities are badly mixed up!
Really! Why bother nitpicking over an apostrophe?! It's ridiculous.
@@cattymajiv The "rules" about beginning sentences with "But" or "So" are not as stringent at the ones that govern when an apostrophe should be used for possessive nouns. In formal writing, one should avoid beginning a sentence with a conjunction, splitting infinitives, and dangling participles, but in informal communication, we have more latitude to allow for personal style and expression. After all, Winston Churchill, someone who spoke and wrote beautiful and inspiring English pointed out the absurdity of stringent adherence to grammar rules with his quip, "This is the sort of pedantry up with which I shall not put!" I usually overlook errors made when people post comments, choosing to attribute errors to autocorrect and autocomplete or fat-finger difficulties.
I did not mean to nitpick and I usually do not correct mistakes I see in comments. In fact, I have been know to respond to those who take a superior tone and talk down to someone who makes spelling or grammar mistakes. I try to convince the critic that allowing such mistakes to disturb one's peace isn't very useful, especially when the meaning of the comment is easily understood.
I truly meant what I said about wanting Steve's subscriber count (and concomitant RUclips income) to increase and thought that eliminating the possessive noun errors from their captions certainly could not hinder those numbers. I hope you are the only one who thought I was taking the wrong tone or being hyper-critical. I would never want to hurt the feelings of the lovely people who host this channel!
Oh come on, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤣
So amazing to watch you Steve work your magic with troubled horses. Thanks for sharing.❤😊❤
Well done explaining how to help the owner get respect from her horse. So enjoyable to watch your work
Such a gorgeous horse. Love his coloring! Great job Steve, he was putty in your hands.
Love the after photos - so much joy!
good job. no negative nancies. hes doing a wonderful job at what he does best, no nasty comments.
Well done
Oh! They're the best! One good turn gives another.
Linda and Danny seem like nice people. Generous and appreciative of Steve and Tanya's guidance and friendship. Friends for life I should think. As for the cob you worked with, he has more peace and safety after your establishment of your worthy leadership. It's so obvious, they don't lie. Horses are so quick to notice that we notice every movement that speaks to who's leading the interaction.
Love you Steve. empathy legendary. Tks.
You must commit to showing the whole picture. it is an important education for people to understand the power of a horse. I commend you, Steve Young.
Watching you work with horses makes me want to get back into!
Love Tanya saying he’s having a wee!😁
I made notes (again)! I don't know anything of horses, so I hope I understood things right (please correct me if I'm wrong!)
A into presure horse is dangerous because they go into the pressure, any pressure, creating dangerous situations.
Firmness: Is NOT pain or anger! Make your presence clear and keep your space in horse language. The bump on the horse is firm but should not hurt (It's what horses do too). Look at feet! Go quiet immediatly at yield. (nifty trick: use wall so horse can't go through you).
The horse will calm down and be relieved when there is someone reliable and trustworthy to lead them.
On unrequested forward motion: Your space is everything. When connected with the horse (attention on you) horse can only move forward when asked to. Remind when horse steps forward unrequested. You move the horses feet, the horse does not move yours.
Move feet, not horse! The horse understands it's not in trouble but that the feet need to move.
When quite calm: Get their attention on you when the horse's mind/attention wanders, get the attention back to you as a leader, rather than have him worried about something else.
Balance attention of horse with left side and right side. A lot of horses are used to seeing people on their left side, so horses don't like stuff going on to the right side. So practice right side too.
Do the above with a big smile. With kindness
Avoid handfeeding. Some horses (like this one) don't understand that a leader would yield and surrender food. Clearly not a leader then! (if really needed: make them yield/back off for it. Don't let them come into your space for it, you come to them)
Always always end on a win/uplifing note. (this counts for humans too! When learning something new and difficult, like drawing/painting or a new langauge, always set yourself up to win and end with a success, so you are eager to continue the next day.)
Some of the notes I have written down before but that's okay. That means it is probably important.
Never ridden a horse or had a horse. But I am keeping a notebook of all the stuff I learn.
I don't think I have the demeanor to ever do stuff like this (too giddy and excitable) but I hope am good enough riding a horse in riding class soon.
Oh good for you! Happy Trails! Just stay calm and confident 😊
Another great video of yours! Thanks for sharing. 🖒💖
Oh and what a beautiful horse he is 😍🐎
Hello Steve props for what you do for people and you are looking pretty sharp in your black western hat and shirt you go cowboy 🙏 to you and your family.
Super job Steve!!!
Wow! What a change in this horse! It's always heartwarming to see an anxious and lost horse turning into calm relaxed one. And Michelle is doing amazing job too!
Thank you for firming up to keep yourself, the owners and the horse safe.Thank you for being firm, fair and gentle all at once.
What a miraculous transformation for such a beautiful and now happy Cob. I LIKE him too! Congratulations to his owner choosing you for his success. I've been waiting to see you both on YT, knowing you're both in the states. Oh I wish to be where you are. It's so beautiful! My in laws retired there in NC with their quarter horses.
Fantastic job Steve
Aw,hope you and Tanya enjoy your time here.
Well, in the wild he would be the herd stallion that goes into pressure and protects the mares who are moving away. In geese, the females will run but the males almost foolhardingly so move into the danger...it's instinct. They are genetically built that way to protect the females. Maybe some horses, the ones that are meant to be leaders do it too (I've only worked with a few stallions and never owned one).
And you're not being abusive, you're being firm when you have to say no......some animals call for that and won't listen any other way....I'm fine with firm when needed and deserved and this horse definitely meets that criteria.