Teaching Your OTTB To Stretch Under Saddle
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- This is a "real life" video demonstrating retraining with a very green OTTB and shows you a warts-and-all look at a training day.
In this video, I show you how to teach your OTTB to stretch under the saddle. This is an important skill that will help your horse stay comfortable and injury-free during ridden work. Stretching also helps with the OTTB's mental attitude; when the horse's body softens, so will his mind.
Your horse will need to be able to move all parts of his body to be able to stretch. He needs to move his shoulders and his hindquarters independently and in response to your aids. I teach you how to do this in a step-by-step approach starting from the ground in Basic Horse Training Academy.
Stretching under saddle isn't just a generic skill; it's a game-changer, especially for OTTBs like Dale. It's all about preventing future injuries and keeping him in the right headspace. And remember, every horse is on their own timeline-patience is the name of the game.
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Don't forget to watch part one so you can see how Dale is progressing and let me know if you have an OTTB in the comments 🥰
Dale is extremely fortunate to have Josie work with him.
It would be very dangerous for a novice/beginner rider to attempt to rehab an OTTB on their own.
Respect to Josie for sharing her expertise.
IMHO, Josie’s abilities seem to be the result of her lifelong dedication to horsemanship and an innate sensory gift.
Most seasoned riders and trainers would prove to be very challenged with a horse like Dale and likely would not have the skill set to demonstrate the progress Josie has shown with him so far. It is wonderful to watch their journey together.
Yes they are not for beginners. That is unfair on both the horse and rider.
Hi there so I've got an interesting conundrum with my young one. When we are working on this he starts to bite his shoulders not right off but does it eventually and tosses his head like a baby usually does when they are fresh any suggestions?
Thank you for the train tips and tricks I will definitely use them on my ottb but I was wondering where you got that bit less bridle
I really appreciate all the very detailed instructions/descriptions of what you are doing with your rein aids. Super helpful!
11:56 am Sunday June 23, 2024.
Thank you so much!! I learned a lot fir working with my OTTB ❤️ I am saving this for reference.
Glad it was helpful!
Coming back into horseback riding from a long time away (20+ years!) I appreciate the way you teach. Your explanations make it so much easier and it's great to see trainers who actually do it right. Keep up the great work!
Thank you 😊
I have an 18yo OTTB who is quite chill, he is one who tucks his nose to his chest if there is pressure on the reins. He can be a bit piggy and stubborn. My 13yo Andalusian X is more like Dale, so you’ve given me some great tips to work with. I am riding him in a braided side pull bitless bridle.
I have had my standardbred (also ex harness racer) for few years, but only recently started training with her inside the arena (before that, we just went on trail rides and did lots of ground work, mainly focusing on trust.). I ride her bitless and she has that very moose or giraffe like posture 😅 So this seems like a very helpful video for me too!
Love this video! I have an OTTB and rhythm and relaxation have been a challenge but we're getting there.
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad to hear that you're making progress with your OTTB. Keep up the good work and stay patient, it takes time but you'll get there!
You are the best RUclipsr to do these videos! So knowledgeable, such a kind and patient rider… your videos help me so much, thankyou! ❤
Thank you for the video Josie. Love it.
You are welcome ☺
I have a OTTB/ rescue plus I am relatively a new rider. I know I am crazy lol. Love this video as she will jig jog with me occasionally not her trainer as she probably knows I am not a experienced rider. I will try the skills you showed to prevent the jig jog. She too is a fast trotter so really working on my balance with her. At the end of the day we have a good connection and she takes good care of me and doesn’t do anything crazy
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found the video helpful! It's great that you have a good connection with your OTTB and that she takes good care of you. Keep working on your balance and I'm sure you'll continue to improve together!
“I did not ask him to jig-jog.” 😂
Loved this episode in Dale's journey with you! OTTBs are so special and can be so versatile once their racing careers are behind them whether they truly raced or not. Thank you for another wonderful video! 💜
You are welcome and thank you so much for being part of the live chat. I thought no-one was going to chat with me for a while there 🤨
@@BasicHorseTraining It was so late here in the eastern US, but I was up randomly, unable to sleep, and that turned into a wonderful treat to be able to chat with you! Your videos are so educational and entertaining!
Thank you ☺️
Yes I have OTTB’s 😍 Josie what sort of bitless bridle are you using? Can you show us?
That was incredible to watch. I hope to be that in sync and aware with a horse someday. You always know what he’s doing and what you need to do, and visa versa!
This is a great video, not just for OTTBs but barrel racing horses that have been pulled on a lot. I ride western, exclusively ranch work and barrel racing and the videos with this horse are very helpful!
Good job! He is going to look quite nice when he develops his balance and improves his posture
I think so too 🥰
Thanks, Josie. This was very interesting and useful for one of the school horses I ride (who isn’t OTBB - he’s just a worrier). A real uh-ha moment for me was your ring finger explanation for encouraging Dale to take the contact and stretch into it.
You’re such a calm, confident rider, Dale will appreciate your patience. My daughter has an OTTB who has a temperament to die for, he’s a huge 16.3/17hh, gentle giant. Long and low was so easy on him. He’s a relaxed, confident horse. I just love him. Thoroughbreds have that hotness, but they are amazing, as you said, they really try.
Dale is a real sweetheart and I'm lucky to be training him . And you're right, Thoroughbreds can be a handful, but they're worth every bit of effort. Keep loving and enjoying your gentle giant!
Thank you so much for this series about OTTBs. I have been working with mine for a few months now and struggling with both the contact and the stretching. Your description of what you are doing with your hands, especially your fingers, is extremely helpful and I plan to try some of these techniques with my OTTB. Big fan of all your videos as well! :)
Let me know how you go ☺️
Love your videos! I hope you have more coming soon 😊
Do you only do online lessons…? I sent a query via your website RE lessons and agistment, no response yet. BTW. love this lesson and seeing your approach. Well done.
Hello 😊. Thank you for your positive comment. I will find your question and answer you tomorrow.
I like to see how you`re correcting his speed only with your seat. When you are on your left hand you are falling to the left side (watching it from behind). but the rest ist awesome. I really like your way of soft riding and helping the horse to develop. Greetings from a dressage rider from Germany
What a good boy ! So relaxed 😢❤
He is a little darling 🥰
I'm following you with my OTTB. He's only 7 this January and off the track since 11/23. Doing lots of in hand and ground work first just getting to know each other. Yesterday was 2 weeks I had him. I did ride 2 x just to feel him. I like but it's going to be a process. Thanks for these videos they are REALLY helpful.
You got this!
Can you further explain your rein aids? It seems you use the outside rein when he's above the bit and the inside rein to indicate direction. I have had other instructors teach to leave the outside rein always steady and to supple with the inside rein to help them get more round. Is this just another path to the same result?
I really enjoyed this 🥰 I have an OTTB mare and am working on getting her to relax and lengthen under saddle. She's great at walk now but still gets "racey" at the trot and canter. I'm looking forward to trying what I've learnt in this video with her. Thank you! 🙏
I hope it helps you both 🤞
Loving this one
Your videos are really helping me
Keep doing what you do
Thanks
This is a very helpful video. Thank you!
Awesome video! Ty so much Josie!
I enjoyed every second of it! Thanks again. 🥰
You are welcome 🤗
I wonder how he’s going to fill out and process over time!! He’s all legs still! Haha I’m guessing about 4?
Oh my goodness wish I had this 2 years ago when I first got my OTTB. Still working at relaxation & not anticipating. OTTB’s try the hardest. We have lovely moments in trot & walk but the transitions need work. I still haven’t got control of the shoulder, mainly because I don’t know what I am doing I think.
Thanks for another great video
You are welcome. Yes shoulder control was a problem for me too until I worked it out.
My heart horse is an OTTB.
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Hi I've been a fan for a while now and i need tips on posting trot lol im not the greatest at posting yet.
Try this one. Posting Trot | Rising Trot
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I like your friendly konsistent. Need relaxation and strecht too. ICH zuerst. Lach. Mein Pferd ist ein Lusitano.
Hey Josie what about a OTTB that is quite lazy? I don't want to nag my boy but he gets really behind!
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Is that a bitless bridal ??
Yes it is. I had him in it for a while to see if he went better.
Hello, I've got a question. I’m currently riding a hot warmblood mare. She’s around 14-15 years old I believe (not a young green horse). But she likes to snatch the bit up and run. To get her to relax and bend down I was told to slowly pull on the inside rein while pushing with my inside leg. If she gives then let go and reward her, but if she doesn’t then slowly repeat the motion on the other side (bend her to the other side basically) until she starts flexing downward or just go into a circle. Is this seesawing? I tried to look it up but nothing seems to match what I was told to do and I’m kind of paranoid that I’m hurting her in any way 😅Thanks in advance!!
No you not see sawing. That is when you rapidly move the bit in the horses mouth as if you were sawing on their jaw and is usually associated with a lot of pressure.
You might need to explain what the aids mean to her as often horses are confused as nothing has been explained in black and white or the rider hasn’t understood what to do or feel. I always explain my aids to the horse from the ground first.Try this video. It may help you both. 😊
How Does Groundwork Relate To Riding?
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@@BasicHorseTraining Thank you! Will definitely check that out. I’ve watched a couple of your videos now and they’re all really helpful. Can’t believe I didn’t come across your channel earlier!