I drove competitively for over 10 years . A couple of safety things I think you should do with Oliver. Side check on his bridle to keep his head a little straighter. I am concerned he can catch the bridle on the shaft tips. He could pull the whole bridle off. I have seen that happen. Also learn how to hold lines (reins) in left hand with a bridge with right hand. That way you can use a driving whip in right hand for safety. You always need a whip for directing him. Touching him on his sides like where your leg would be. Hope that helps! Love your channel….I showed pleasure walking horses for 20 years💕
My grandfather showed horse absolutely HUHE Clysdales ribbons and trophies all around his rooms I would help and I rode and trained them. I am only 5' 1 " inches so I am like an ant but those big horses listened to me better then Papa lol!😊
That was good for a first attempt. As for the armchair experts Oliver is a baby and JRs a Novice 👍 Keep moving forward We learn from mistakes Stay Safe 😎
I'm so happy to see you wonderful people inching closer to 100,000! I saw yesterday a guy who got to 2 million in just 2 years, but his channel is not even great. There is NO accounting for the tastes of the RUclips viewers, many who are not very bright! It seems the more shallow the channel and it's message the faster it grows. That's America and Canada for you. Even nearly all of the channels of people who are international stars in the horse world have not grown any faster than yours has, so I get great satisfaction seeing how you've grown, and gained really good people who really care about you and your animals. You always really make my day! So I'm glad you don't take the trolls too much to heart. Lots of love to you all from Canada! Shockingly we have still not got any snow or cold weather here in Edmonton! We can't believe it ! ! ! ❤🐴🐎🐴❤
Are u talking about urban ranch? W "big ounce" lol same that 2 mill subscribers since he got big ounce. Big ounce just died but the guy that does the channel is an absolute douche IMO. I can't even handle watching the videos because hes so cringe. And literally all of his video titles are clickbait. Thats his gimmick. Douche behavior w click bait titles. It's worked for him but really speaks to the mentality of his demographic/viewers. This is just my opinion 🤷
Wasn't Oliver smart, adding in that gate obstacle on the first run!😂 Given that the obstacle course was brand new to both of them, i thought JR and Oliver both did really well. Half the fun of this channel is watching everyone learn! Oliver's not the only young man who's growing up before our eyes! Isaac is doing a great job helping with the videos! Thanks for the tour of the obstacles, Isaac, and for giving them such fun names. Well done!👍👍👍
I was at a fair once that had a a working team obstacle course. They built a small wooden walkway with rails to imitate a bridge. You'd be surprised how many teams balked at that. They all finally went over it, but lossed points. Paredes training, have balloons and shiny ribbon banners flapping in the breeze. Then add loud music and eventually gunshots. (I wouldn't do that hitched to a cart until he's used to it.) Oliver didn't do badly for a first time. He was a lot quieter than I thought he would be, especially at the hanging tarp.
That's a phenomenal horse with a great personality. He's done so well since he left Texas. Without such good caretakers, he wouldn't be alive. Well done.
Takes a heck of a lot of trust for a horse to walk through something they can't see through like that tarp. I think that drill right there will help him be damn near un-spookable, if there is such a word, lol. Great job!
Now on the tarp, and this is just me (dog trainer ) I would have gotten off the cart after whoring him, and walked him through the tarp the first time, after giving him plenty of time to check it out. You are REALLY LUCKY he didn't spook, after the ladders fell over behind him. That could really have set back your training. It is OKAY to break things down into smaller parts. You want to avoid failure or building in. fears or set backs.
Keeping it real! Please continue to do so, it's what keeps it interesting. I really enjoy you sharing your thought process. Oliver did great...he's making such great progress and looks so healthy and happy. Love all you are doing with all your horses.
I'm a 65 year old Canadian girl who always wanted to grow up on a horse farm and well I was wondering if you would like to adopt me. You're truly an amazing wholesome family and I wish you nothing but happiness. ❤😊
Oliver did amazing in the obstacle course for a first time. He didn't rear up and he didn't take off running like a banshee. He just needed to sniff things and check things out, which is very normal for a horse. All in all...Oliver stayed pretty calm during his lack-of-confidence moments. Maybe bolting a plank over the two old style tractor seats to sit on for center sitting may do the trick while Oliver is learning.
I didn't realise he was so young, that's so sad that he ended up at auction so sick, so young. I've watched on and off for a while, it's so lovely to see him blossom. By the time you're finished with him, he'll be a super confident Mr Oliver and you can already see how happy he is. ♥️😎🐴
Great going . When you flicked him with the left rein he flicked his tail right back at you. 🤠 That was funny -- almost like he said " Give me a minute" willya 🤠 Kinda cold for shaving isn't it ?
@@bonsaidouglas9180 I'm talking about training a young horse. I've always wanted them to learn things as easy as possible at first, then worked on getting better in time. From experience, once an accident happens, it's a lot harder to work through their fears when they are so young. It's just setting up your horse for the best future IMO. 🤠
@@Gumby-Pokey Nobody forsees everything though. Afterall JR is the one who alway says you need to set them up for success, and make the right thing the easiest answer. If you were being filmed as much as he is, your little mistakes would also be very prominent to us all. So he doesn't need your nitpicking. It's all a learning experience for everyone. ✌🏼
Good boy Oliver!! He is just a baby--this was a lot for one session!!! For next time, try having someone write SLOW out in flour. He is likely to encounter such a thing on the roads😮😮😮
I think Oliver loves JR so much, once he's got the commands, he'll pull through anything - maybe even anticipate what needs to be done in a moment. 😁You go, Oliver!
I think he did great! ALSO JR! Oliver is not the first horse who hates the flour circles! I saw another training video of a riding horse, no cart. That mare absolutely freaked out over flour circles on the ground too. And she wasn't a young horse either! I forget what they were working on but she went ballistic over those same flour circles! Wish I could recall more about it.
I did enjoy that, bless him, he’s trying, with your encouragement he will get there, he has done so well since you saved him. I’m glad Oliver has an loving and caring family, and a best bud called JR. 💕💕💕💕👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
I was going to SUGGEST that you make a circle out of tall cones or traffic cones; something he can see, as he approaches the obstacle and in a different color and material. You might make an effort to see if you can find some rocks to paint white, to see if it is the color and just try to circle the outline of the circle, to begin with. Even people can be used. Once he gets BETTER. Does anyone know what colors horses can see? I know dogs only see a few colors.
Oliver is such a smart horse and only 2 yrs old. Im so much at awe that he's been with you guys 7 months. Soon, he will be 3 yrs and has come such a long way. I love his progress, his learning experience and such a lovely personality. ❤❤❤
Traffic cones with tennis balls on top of them is what is normally used for carriage driving courses. Look into horse agility for fun stuff rather than a tarp think of fly curtains it does not look like a solid wall what Oliver thought you were asking him to do is walk through a wall, I also found police horse training was a good idea. If you get good at the obstacle course would be a good demo at a show. For first timers you both did good
At one point it's like Oliver's telling himself okay maybe if I run I can get through this thing and it ain't going to bug me and then you made him stop right in front of the trap again 😂
I very much enjoyed this obstacle training video !! Thank you for keeping it real so we can see the true progress of how a horse learns. I learn something Every Time I watch Homestead Horsemanship 🎉. Loved: 🐴 { But there’s flour on the ground, JR!! 😂☺️👍 Also … as a fellow horse owner.. i am very very impressed with JR’s Patience!!! 🙂 applause 👏
Awesome! And I’d like to point out how beautiful, clear, and healthy Oliver’s eyes looked today. Just luminous! A testament to his wonderful treatment over the past year. Those eyes are a window into the soul. This was just a thought I had while watching.
Careful pushing to fast, I saw my friends horse lose it with a cart behind him. The person in the cart bailed. He ran through a fence, was terrified and never pulled a cart again. “Experienced cart trainers” wrecked him. So sad. So nice to see how much Oliver trusts you.
I wonder if a driving whip to tap his side with on your away and come by commands would help Oliver to understand more easily what you are asking him to do. What do you think.? I think Oliver did amazing for a first time!
That was very interesting, a little bit scary now and then too. But Oliver and you did great. And yes Issac looks like maybe he had a growth spurt recently. Issac you did a great job walking us thru the course. And Bekah did great backing Oliver up and getting him unstuck from the fence post. And as always Emeri is a wonderful videographer. The whole family just shines at whatever they do!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Good Boy Oliver! Once he understood what you wanted and that the obstacles weren't going to hurt him (except for the scary "flour") he did good. He looks happy in harness & pulling the cart...his ears are up and flicking back & forth to listen to you. The blinders don't seem to bother him anymore as he knows you're back there with voice commands. Oliver gets a Gold Star and JR gets to share it with him. God bless.....
I so enjoyed watching Oliver master those obstacles. IMO, he did real well. I found myself coaxing him verbally to the video! lol! What a sweet, smart boy he is! He overcame his fear quickly.
My horse used to be afraid of small black pools of water on asphalt as if he would fall into a bottomless pit if he were to walk through it. I'd also have to back him through a tight opening like in a hedge. He did get better with age and experience thank heavens. So fun to watch Oliver's and J.R.'s progress and confidence grow.
One obstacle in competitive driving is 2 poles laid down just far enough apart to fit one of the cart tires between..goal is to control as you drive through & line your wheel up to go between.. & you can practice it at a walk & trot. Another is poles set up at a 45 degree angle . Poles are far enough apart to drive whole cart thru...you drive in and stop then horse has to make turn & push shaft to turn cart around the 45 turn & then walk out the other side..hope that made sense.
Made me chuckle every time in the early shots when Oliver came through the tarp, the GATE for escaping was RIGHT there. Guess it took a few trips for Oliver to know it was shut! Good learning!
Oliver is doing Great!! Very proud of both his accomplishments on the obstacle course and of JR's patience with him! Looking forward to seeing more and any exciting news for Oliver! Thank you!!
He's so amazing. It's his first time giving any objection and considering all that he's already accomplished, he did just about as perfectly as could have been asked for. It was a success for both of you.
One thing for sure is Oliver has a good mind set with him no doubt. I think he will be a great cart horse in no time. Keep up the great work Jr. and family, your training is definitely showing improvement on every video.
Oliver did a pretty good job considering this was his first try on an obstacle course, especially when he had to summon up his courage to walk under the blue tarp that was moving slightly in the breeze. He also trusted you and followed your instructions. You and Oliver make a very good team.
Great session with Oliver. As a suggestion obstacle, maybe put some bails of hay on either of the mattress you have on the ground to simulate a bridge. That way if you do encounter a bridge or something like that, Oliver will be comfortable crossing it. I really love how patient you are with all the horses you train.
Thank U for sharing Oliver's training with us❣️Good job Oliver & JR for your first time❣️🐴🥰
OLIVER IS A ROCK STAR . YES , I AM YELLING !! 🤠
❤ that Boy. Sweet Boy. I wish him the Best life❤
That was very interesting!! Ty !!
The tarp and the ladder falling scared him so it is a good thing your making him going through it again.
I drove competitively for over 10 years . A couple of safety things I think you should do with Oliver. Side check on his bridle to keep his head a little straighter. I am concerned he can catch the bridle on the shaft tips. He could pull the whole bridle off. I have seen that happen. Also learn how to hold lines (reins) in left hand with a bridge with right hand. That way you can use a driving whip in right hand for safety. You always need a whip for directing him. Touching him on his sides like where your leg would be. Hope that helps! Love your channel….I showed pleasure walking horses for 20 years💕
Do you want to come give us lessons
My grandfather showed horse absolutely HUHE Clysdales ribbons and trophies all around his rooms I would help and I rode and trained them. I am only 5' 1 " inches so I am like an ant but those big horses listened to me better then Papa lol!😊
The main thing is, he remained calm throughout...we love you Oliver...💜🐴
Oliver did a fantastic job
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Better every time. Oliver is amazing.
You are doing a good job on it
I like the way you show the very beginning of Oliver's learning. Fantastic!
Well, as far as I can see, I think Oliver did a good job... Nice course
Wow!! Impressed with you both!
oh yes, Isaac was great !! Thank you Isaac 👍 🧑🏻🐴
That was good for a first attempt.
As for the armchair experts Oliver is a baby and JRs a Novice 👍
Keep moving forward
We learn from mistakes
Stay Safe 😎
I'm so happy to see you wonderful people inching closer to 100,000! I saw yesterday a guy who got to 2 million in just 2 years, but his channel is not even great. There is NO accounting for the tastes of the RUclips viewers, many who are not very bright! It seems the more shallow the channel and it's message the faster it grows. That's America and Canada for you.
Even nearly all of the channels of people who are international stars in the horse world have not grown any faster than yours has, so I get great satisfaction seeing how you've grown, and gained really good people who really care about you and your animals. You always really make my day! So I'm glad you don't take the trolls too much to heart.
Lots of love to you all from Canada! Shockingly we have still not got any snow or cold weather here in Edmonton! We can't believe it ! ! !
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Are u talking about urban ranch? W "big ounce" lol same that 2 mill subscribers since he got big ounce. Big ounce just died but the guy that does the channel is an absolute douche IMO. I can't even handle watching the videos because hes so cringe. And literally all of his video titles are clickbait. Thats his gimmick. Douche behavior w click bait titles. It's worked for him but really speaks to the mentality of his demographic/viewers. This is just my opinion 🤷
Oliver's personality is just amazing. He wants to please you and he is so amazingly calm...as long as flour isn't involved! 😂
Wasn't Oliver smart, adding in that gate obstacle on the first run!😂
Given that the obstacle course was brand new to both of them, i thought JR and Oliver both did really well. Half the fun of this channel is watching everyone learn!
Oliver's not the only young man who's growing up before our eyes! Isaac is doing a great job helping with the videos! Thanks for the tour of the obstacles, Isaac, and for giving them such fun names. Well done!👍👍👍
Oliver did so well, even tho a lot was being asked of him. He is going to be amazing at this in a few years.
I was at a fair once that had a a working team obstacle course. They built a small wooden walkway with rails to imitate a bridge. You'd be surprised how many teams balked at that. They all finally went over it, but lossed points. Paredes training, have balloons and shiny ribbon banners flapping in the breeze. Then add loud music and eventually gunshots. (I wouldn't do that hitched to a cart until he's used to it.)
Oliver didn't do badly for a first time. He was a lot quieter than I thought he would be, especially at the hanging tarp.
So good boy. Oliver.
So much patience needed. You are a great teacher ❤❤❤❤❤❤
That's a phenomenal horse with a great personality. He's done so well since he left Texas. Without such good caretakers, he wouldn't be alive. Well done.
That's so funny because just yesterday I was looking into how hard it would be to make a trail obstacle course.
This made me giggle a few times. He's so willing to try without freaking out. He might balk but he doesn't bolt and I love that about him.
I love watching Oliver learn new things. What happened to your beard??? You look good!
Love it when J.R. does the voice over for Oliver....to funny 🤣
Literally the Cartman effect Oliver says I don’t like the blue tarp so I’m not gonna do it.😂
You did a good job with Oliver Jr., and you need to get a wagon to pull
Takes a heck of a lot of trust for a horse to walk through something they can't see through like that tarp. I think that drill right there will help him be damn near un-spookable, if there is such a word, lol. Great job!
Now on the tarp, and this is just me (dog trainer ) I would have gotten off the cart after whoring him, and walked him through the tarp the first time, after giving him plenty of time to check it out. You are REALLY LUCKY he didn't spook, after the ladders fell over behind him. That could really have set back your training. It is OKAY to break things down into smaller parts. You want to avoid failure or building in. fears or set backs.
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Oh my gosh your son has Grown! And his voice has changed. He has become a young man ❤
Keeping it real! Please continue to do so, it's what keeps it interesting. I really enjoy you sharing your thought process. Oliver did great...he's making such great progress and looks so healthy and happy. Love all you are doing with all your horses.
I'm a 65 year old Canadian girl who always wanted to grow up on a horse farm and well I was wondering if you would like to adopt me. You're truly an amazing wholesome family and I wish you nothing but happiness. ❤😊
Yea@ Me too! I"m 65 but willing to work. I wonder if my family would wonder where I got to. Lol.
yah,,me too.om 80 but feel like 40, willing to work . especially brush the horses ..😊
Oliver did amazing in the obstacle course for a first time. He didn't rear up and he didn't take off running like a banshee. He just needed to sniff things and check things out, which is very normal for a horse. All in all...Oliver stayed pretty calm during his lack-of-confidence moments. Maybe bolting a plank over the two old style tractor seats to sit on for center sitting may do the trick while Oliver is learning.
I didn't realise he was so young, that's so sad that he ended up at auction so sick, so young. I've watched on and off for a while, it's so lovely to see him blossom. By the time you're finished with him, he'll be a super confident Mr Oliver and you can already see how happy he is. ♥️😎🐴
Isaac really did a great job explaining that Obstacle Course of Potential Deaths!
Great going . When you flicked him with the left rein he flicked his tail right back at you. 🤠 That was funny -- almost like he said " Give me a minute" willya 🤠 Kinda cold for shaving isn't it ?
Hehe, that's what I thought, too! Sloshed my coffee a bit on that Oliver tail flick 😊
I predicted what was gonna happen at the end! Personally, I would've walked him thru everything without the cart first! Better luck next time. 🤠
Yeah ,but they don't let you do that at a show.
Awesome video. He’s so smart. I can’t believe how fast he learns. You are both in a learning phase for that matter. Love to everyone on your farm❤
@@bonsaidouglas9180 I'm talking about training a young horse. I've always wanted them to learn things as easy as possible at first, then worked on getting better in time. From experience, once an accident happens, it's a lot harder to work through their fears when they are so young. It's just setting up your horse for the best future IMO. 🤠
Walking him first wouldn't have been as entertaining 😂😂
@@Gumby-Pokey Nobody forsees everything though. Afterall JR is the one who alway says you need to set them up for success, and make the right thing the easiest answer.
If you were being filmed as much as he is, your little mistakes would also be very prominent to us all. So he doesn't need your nitpicking. It's all a learning experience for everyone. ✌🏼
Thank you for keeping it real.
Come on, Oliver, you can do it Jr
Oliver stayed calm the whole time - he could have taken off through that gate and headed for the hills but he didn’t - he’s such a good boy🐴❤️
Good boy Oliver!! He is just a baby--this was a lot for one session!!! For next time, try having someone write SLOW out in flour. He is likely to encounter such a thing on the roads😮😮😮
Awe Oliver did good and stays calm. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Oliver ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He remained calm the entire course. His mind couldn't figure out what to do. But he was still good about it.
I think Oliver loves JR so much, once he's got the commands, he'll pull through anything - maybe even anticipate what needs to be done in a moment. 😁You go, Oliver!
He is wise and kind beyound his years. ❤ u Oliver. 😘
🤣🤣🤣 more trouble than a porcupine in a balloon factory 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think he did great! ALSO JR! Oliver is not the first horse who hates the flour circles! I saw another training video of a riding horse, no cart. That mare absolutely freaked out over flour circles on the ground too. And she wasn't a young horse either! I forget what they were working on but she went ballistic over those same flour circles! Wish I could recall more about it.
i saw that ladder setup and thought uhoh. lol. but good recovery.
Oliver ❤ And I so love the fact that you do understand that it is a mutual learning process.
Great job Oliver and JR! Totally like keeping it real
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That was amazing!! Just be safe!! 🙏😇👏👍
He did great!!!!! Mistakes are realness and thats why we watch you and WorkingHorseswithJim!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I did enjoy that, bless him, he’s trying, with your encouragement he will get there, he has done so well since you saved him. I’m glad Oliver has an loving and caring family, and a best bud called JR. 💕💕💕💕👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Well done Oliver, he did so well, loved the names given to obstacles!
Go Oliver! 😊❤️
Thank you, that was really interesting to watch him grow in confidence. ❤️
I've never been a horse person but Oliver is one cool horse, he'll be one of those that would take you home in the cart while you have a snooze. 👊
😮 a very frightening ring of flour. This is why you are doing this exercise ❤ something that touches his legs is also needed.
I was going to SUGGEST that you make a circle out of tall cones or traffic cones; something he can see, as he approaches the obstacle and in a different color and material. You might make an effort to see if you can find some rocks to paint white, to see if it is the color and just try to circle the outline of the circle, to begin with. Even people can be used. Once he gets BETTER. Does anyone know what colors horses can see? I know dogs only see a few colors.
He's such a good boy. You can just tell he's trying as hard as he can, even when he's scared. 😊🥰
Oliver wasn't sure about those obstacles but he learned quickly 🎉. Great job.
Oliver is such a sweetheart. He'll get there!
I am glad for keeping it real. I love the family working together. 🎶💐💖
This was great and a pleasure to watch. As time went on I could see you chasing those porcupines out of the balloon factory! 😂
Oliver is a rock star! For a young horse he did great on these unknown things he's got a good head and he trusts you
Oliver is such a smart horse and only 2 yrs old. Im so much at awe that he's been with you guys 7 months. Soon, he will be 3 yrs and has come such a long way. I love his progress, his learning experience and such a lovely personality. ❤❤❤
you are a true trainer. .you always see your mistakes so proud
Greatful, thank you for sharing. Oliver's winter coat is beautiful. Great job everyone 🩵✌️
Traffic cones with tennis balls on top of them is what is normally used for carriage driving courses. Look into horse agility for fun stuff rather than a tarp think of fly curtains it does not look like a solid wall what Oliver thought you were asking him to do is walk through a wall, I also found police horse training was a good idea. If you get good at the obstacle course would be a good demo at a show. For first timers you both did good
At one point it's like Oliver's telling himself okay maybe if I run I can get through this thing and it ain't going to bug me and then you made him stop right in front of the trap again 😂
Oliver did so good towards the last go-round as he got used to some of the obstacles! He's a good boy❤❤❤
Yaya!! Oliver is so lovely!!
Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 😍 ❤️
I very much enjoyed this obstacle training video !! Thank you for keeping it real so we can see the true progress of how a horse learns. I learn something Every Time I watch Homestead Horsemanship 🎉. Loved: 🐴 { But there’s flour on the ground, JR!! 😂☺️👍 Also … as a fellow horse owner.. i am very very impressed with JR’s Patience!!! 🙂 applause 👏
I LOVE how Oliver thinks! He didn't just plow ahead when something looked dangerous. What a good boy! 🥰
Especially over the mattress, it was almost like he KNEW or suspected it could upset the cart, if he hit it wrong.
I love Isaacs imagination. Sure he's going to do something creative and amazing in his life!
Wow, that is one awesome horse!!! He did great, worked through is fear instead of freaking out.
I am amazed at the traing for that. He is so smart, and I can just see him thinking. It is beautiful.
Thank you for keeping it real. I admire your honesty. Oliver is a very smart, willing young horse. One day he will be a great carriage horse for you.
Awesome! And I’d like to point out how beautiful, clear, and healthy Oliver’s eyes looked today. Just luminous! A testament to his wonderful treatment over the past year. Those eyes are a window into the soul. This was just a thought I had while watching.
Absolutely love working horses with Jim. His teamster skills are incredible
Careful pushing to fast, I saw my friends horse lose it with a cart behind him. The person in the cart bailed. He ran through a fence, was terrified and never pulled a cart again. “Experienced cart trainers” wrecked him. So sad. So nice to see how much Oliver trusts you.
I wonder if a driving whip to tap his side with on your away and come by commands would help Oliver to understand more easily what you are asking him to do. What do you think.? I think Oliver did amazing for a first time!
That was very interesting, a little bit scary now and then too. But Oliver and you did great. And yes Issac looks like maybe he had a growth spurt recently. Issac you did a great job walking us thru the course. And Bekah did great backing Oliver up and getting him unstuck from the fence post. And as always Emeri is a wonderful videographer. The whole family just shines at whatever they do!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Good Boy Oliver! Once he understood what you wanted and that the obstacles weren't going to hurt him (except for the scary "flour") he did good. He looks happy in harness & pulling the cart...his ears are up and flicking back & forth to listen to you. The blinders don't seem to bother him anymore as he knows you're back there with voice commands. Oliver gets a Gold Star and JR gets to share it with him. God bless.....
I so enjoyed watching Oliver master those obstacles. IMO, he did real well. I found myself coaxing him verbally to the video! lol! What a sweet, smart boy he is! He overcame his fear quickly.
He did well! His feathering is so pretty.
My horse used to be afraid of small black pools of water on asphalt as if he would fall into a bottomless pit if he were to walk through it. I'd also have to back him through a tight opening like in a hedge. He did get better with age and experience thank heavens. So fun to watch Oliver's and J.R.'s progress and confidence grow.
He is a fine looking horse now. When I think of the condition you first found him in, it is truely incredible how much you have saved him.
One obstacle in competitive driving is 2 poles laid down just far enough apart to fit one of the cart tires between..goal is to control as you drive through & line your wheel up to go between.. & you can practice it at a walk & trot. Another is poles set up at a 45 degree angle . Poles are far enough apart to drive whole cart thru...you drive in and stop then horse has to make turn & push shaft to turn cart around the 45 turn & then walk out the other side..hope that made sense.
He's looking so pretty and did so well for the first time!
His feathers are nice and white to❤❤❤ well done y'all
It is the first time that I se you , mama, side beside with your son, you will never be able to denied he is yours ! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Made me chuckle every time in the early shots when Oliver came through the tarp, the GATE for escaping was RIGHT there. Guess it took a few trips for Oliver to know it was shut! Good learning!
I enjoyed watching Oliver pulling you and the cart. He is so calm and really wants to please you. ❤
Oliver is doing Great!! Very proud of both his accomplishments on the obstacle course and of JR's patience with him! Looking forward to seeing more and any exciting news for Oliver! Thank you!!
He's so amazing. It's his first time giving any objection and considering all that he's already accomplished, he did just about as perfectly as could have been asked for. It was a success for both of you.
One thing for sure is Oliver has a good mind set with him no doubt. I think he will be a great cart horse in no time. Keep up the great work Jr. and family, your training is definitely showing improvement on every video.
Oliver did a pretty good job considering this was his first try on an obstacle course, especially when he had to summon up his courage to walk under the blue tarp that was moving slightly in the breeze. He also trusted you and followed your instructions. You and Oliver make a very good team.
I really did enjoy this. So proud of Oliver! He's really captured the ❤ of so many!
Oliver and JR did well for first time! Oliver looked to you for guidance...what a smart boy!
Well done, JR and Oliver! We really like the way you keep things real!
Great session with Oliver. As a suggestion obstacle, maybe put some bails of hay on either of the mattress you have on the ground to simulate a bridge. That way if you do encounter a bridge or something like that, Oliver will be comfortable crossing it. I really love how patient you are with all the horses you train.