I got a problem my horse rides fine and calm when we get about 1mile away from the house and near water he freaks out and wants to go home I can't get him to stop freaking out and he will walk sideways all the way if I let him I'll get off him and he will follow but when I'm back on same thing also when I try to stop him he will back up and rear up and go crazy any help
This horse is also struggling with the saddle, feeling like it is falling off, as in sliding back towards the croup. Not saying it's not cinched correctly. I'm an animal communicator- sorry for my two sense, just thought I would add.
It really helps when you explain ALL the subtle signs that he's not ok, because less experienced people wouldn't notice them in a horse like this, and presume he was good to go. He may have been ridden for years before by someone quite strong who never cared whether he was "ok" with what he was being told to do, as long as he did it. He was just forced to, and he became introverted because showing any worries just resulted in punishment. So now with a new, gentler, owner he is showing how he was never ok with those things in the first place, he is showing that riding in general is a source of stress
Learning about myself as an introvert. Believe that horses are mirrors and if they can’t read me as a result of guarded natural behavior, then that could fuel the horse’s anxiety. This is interesting.
At one point Ryan says, "You want him to do all these things with softness." My thought was, "Ryan does all these things with softness." THAT'S an art. I'M in training to do all these things with softness, so my horses can learn to do all these things with softness. ~Holly
Your assessment of this horse and reading and explaining introverted vs. extroverted horses is excellent. Bothered, J-tail, comfortable, short breaths, deep breaths, slowdown, speed up, relief on the circle... etc. Take notes horse friends. This is excellent horse training. Thank you, Ryan.🐎
Many years ago, I helped a lot young kids with their horses! Tgey would be so excited about their new horse but I was always faced with "restarting" every horse no matter the age. The kids took part in every step and they really learned to read their horses and every win was was glorious! Took a tremendous amount of work but memories are timeless! Glad to see you take the time to "read" each horses personality! Every horse is different right along with the history that forms their actions! A lot of "broke" horses around... few of them properly started.
"The more I know, the more I know what I don't know." Can't remember who said it, but it's such a great quote. The more people I see that don't believe in ground work, the more I want to do groundwork with my horse.
We definitely need a Ryan Rose in Sweden. We do have a few really good horsemen, they are excellent at reading and working with horses but not too pedagogical with humans 😂 they can have a hard time explaining what signs they see, why they work with it in a certain way, how the horse hopefully will answer and why it doesn't, and so on. I love how you are able to give the horse 100% of your attention and at the same time inform the owner the of most of what's happening through your eyes during the session -without the horse ever reflecting over that you don't give him the attention you want him to give you. Will never stop praising you, love it when you have uploaded a new video! 🙏🏻
@@annalisens.5067 Anthon Hagström i södra Sverige, Robert Lindgren på Västkusten, Mustang Academy i Stockholmstrakten. Vet inte var du befinner dig så svårt att hjälpa dig mer precist. Hoppas du kan svenska nu 😊
Tack för tips!!! Jag bro på Öland och har en islandshäst med ledarskaps problem. När hon inte vill svänga ett visst håll så reser hon sig på bakbenen, hoppar framåt och springer åt motsatt håll. Jag lyckas nästan alltid förr eller senare få igenom min vilja men blir ändå inte kvitt problemet. Hon är vet checkad och problemet visar sig bara på uteritt vid vissa särskilda svängar, min islandtränaee tycker att jag ska sluta rida ut men det vill inte jag. Jag vill lära mig en väg ut ur detta beteendet.
@@annalisens.5067 Att sluta rida ut var det dummaste förslaget jag hört! Om det beteendet endast uppstår vid uteritt så har din häst troligtvis separationsångest ifrån hemmet/kompisarna. För att förhindra att en häst ställer sig på bakbenen så gäller det att hålla igång benen. Jag är inne på min andra unghäst på kort tid med mycket trots och test, och jag ger en ärlig chans att "göra rätt" vid t ex plötsliga tvärnit, om det då börjar trilskas av ovilja så låter jag hästen veta att det är bra mycket jobbigare att trilskas än att bara gå framåt, dvs jag driver runt hästen på en liten volt gärna i trav eller galopp så att det faktiskt blir jobbigt. När jag ser tecken på "Ok detta var inte roligt" så föreslår jag igen väldigt avslappnat att vi bara ska gå framåt. Svårt att förklara via text, och just på Öland känner jag inga tränare mer än min cuttingtränare på Borgholm. Han kanske kan hjälpa dig om du kan ta dig dit, han är tuff men rättvis.
I come from the mountains in victoria Australia and my horse trainer told me. When riding any horse always have your eyes between the horse,s ears. It will show you the next move the horse is making. Especially if the horse is newly. Broken in. 🐴
Excellent example of demonstrating "it takes as long as it takes". It's great to hear a talented horseman tell others to humble themselves and not try to tough it out if a person feels that the horse is in a bothered frame of mind. If its not a good day to work on a plan, it's good to not think of it as a failure but to think of it as an "oportunity" to work on something more fitting for that horse, that day. Following that concept builds confidence in the horse and person.
60+ years being trained by horses,,,still learning ,,one of the total joys of horsemanship,,Ryan is outstanding in a growing renaisance of the Art of horsemanship,, he is a master comunicator,,for horses and people ,,.plus he doesnt flood any of them with half the time spent advertising himself,, As he simply doesnt need the hype,his work speaks for itself ,,
This was probably the most informative video i saw for my own horse. 23 yr old gelding is even more tight than this. I can now more clearly identify the holes in my groundwork. I might never ride him again yet, but he really does enjoy bonding through groundwork so i'll definitelly add to our routine
I just bought a 10 year old retired Mexican ranch horse that is “watchy”. I’ve been doing lots of ground work. Had to teach him how to send and yield his hindquarters. (Had to learn how to teach it first!) Had to teach him how to lunge. We’ve been working on swinging the whip near him, soft flogging, the flag, and the deadly, horse eating tarp. He is remarkably quiet under saddle so far, but I want a solid foundation of continued groundwork. Your videos help me to read him so I can be safe and make good decisions. I am also blessed to board him in a place where I have a great trainer who helps me out when I don’t know what to do. I am seeing Maximus soften up each day and learn how to relax. We are forming a partnership. Thanks for excellent instruction! Keep it coming.
One of my favorite videos you have done! I have had a right brain introvert with some holes in their training. This was so spot on with the issues you worked on and seeing the tension in this horse. I also think explaining about their disposition is an important teaching point.
This literally felt like I was watching my horse in a different body… my mare is extremely similar (albeit a bit more responsive), but definitely holds tension with the saddle on and can be quite spooky. Turns out she had severe ulcers which resolved a lot of the problems once treated, but there’s still some lingering holes like this horse. And thanks for the reminder to work with the horse I have that day! I am very guilty of fiercely sticking to a list of goals and an agenda which i realize has been extremely counterproductive 🙈
Good advice on following your gut and not your ego . I'm going through this right now with a gelding that hadn't been riden for over 2 years . First two rides he was ok . Third one he spun out from me before I could swing my leg over . Haven't been on him since but am doing ground work with him . Learning a lot from your videos Ryan . Thank you .
Excellent video. I also watched the one where the horse flipped over. My guy is in his late teens and acts like this. He's very reactive. He can be fine and then next thing you know, he's going sideways and tries to bolt or buck or even rear. Then he's quiet again. My vet came out and he ran some blood tests. He was positive for Lyme disease and my vet said it can absolutely make a horse reactive. He's on his second round of medicine so hopefully this will help him.
Glad you figured it out and got treatment. I hope you're both doing well. Thank you for sharing. I've never heard of this causing them to be reactive. I learned something new today 😁
I’m really enjoying these videos that teach us about reading our horse’s mental state. It’s really helping me understand the connection you speak of. We want a partner not a slave. Your method is easy to understand and it just makes sense. Thanks!
Ryan you have inspired me to get back into training my horses. I'd been in the biggest rut but the sensible way you explain things has reinvigorated my interest.
11 minutes of watching and I've learned a ton already. I was v interested in how some horses seem to prefer shallow breathing and how slowing down can be more helpful than the stop. I never knew about jay tail either. Im so glad I follow you on Patreon! Ive learned more in 9 months, than over a whole number of years! Great educational content, Ryan. You are such an effective teacher.
Learned a few things with this vlog. The J-tail was very interesting. I noticed when you rode him, his tail never fully relaxed. At a couple times his tail was getting on up there. Thanks for the lessons
This is really good information. Thank you! Most definitely listen to your inner voice!! Ignored mine this past summer & had one heck of a wreak. Will be working with the culprit. Him and me.
I like when you mention shaking his head to release tension. It's hard to remember that EVERY move a horse makes means something! Every flick of the ear, every eye blink, how they hold the tail, etc. Great video, Ryan!
The differences I am seeing in my mare from your teaching sessions is unbelievable. I've made more solid progress in two months than I've made the year before. It may take us both another six months until we ride again, but at least we'll both have the confidence we need to get there!
I really like Ryan’s videos. Ryan you do such a great job speaking “horse” and explaining to others. I can really see the horses you work with feel confident with you. You are definitely a “herd leader” and you keep them feeling safe for sure. Awesome job!
Been watching you and Steve Young Horsemanship lately. You both have similar methods and approaches. I especially appreciate the calm manner and common sense both of you use when working with horses. Nice to see this type of horsemanship. Going to check out your Patreon account!
Great video so glad you showed the saddle issue unfortunately so many people do simple mistakes like this and never know its a problem. Showing us all im sure helps many to see. Thank you Ryan. I wish all the best for this horse and its new rider!
Very helpful and interesting.So important to recognise the signs of tension in a horse which are not always obvious to many of us, so we can help them through it to find relaxation.Have joined your Patreon page to see more!
I loved the close up on his nostrils this video. The last few introverted horses have been really helpful for learning to look for subtle body language. Thanks Ryan!
I don't have a horse, but I'm glad I'm learning more about them. How is this horse's eyes? Can he see well? The reflection on his eyes, haven't seen that before on other videos...
I agree - I would have a vet check out his eyes. The light reflected back isn't what I would call normal & if he has an issue there ~he would be correct to worry about a rope on the ground
I have been watching your videos ... I have two granddaughters that have taken lessons for a few years now. After watching these Videos I don't want them riding anymore.
I love watching you. You are the kind of trainer that gives a horse a second chance at life. If the people listen to you and they do what you say and either use you for their trainer or purchase your training methods and do it correctly this will. Save horses lives literally because a Dangerous horse that people have made an Dangerous horse goes to auction and God forbid some of them go to Mexico. We don't want that thank you so much for helping to save their Very lives.
Thanks Ryan, good points on cinch 1st time explained for me abut the "V". Also I was watching his eyes and ears and he was really "white eyeing" , when you were working the cinch and his ears were like a windmill. Thanks these are great videos . .
This has taught me more about training my horse than anything I’ve watched so far. The reason is, I think my horse is similar to this guy. She is a 20 yr old mare who never was ridden much in the past 10 years. People told me I was crazy to adopt her but I believe in second chances. Unfortunately for her, I need training. I wish you could meet her and give me your advice for my right brained introvert here in Iowa.
This is a truly awesome video, showing us the “Foundation Holes” and how/ what to work on to fix them. Very psychological, and even the “J-tail” for example, and how it indicates tension, and an inability to release/ trust. Really good stuff- thank you for teaching us all this! Wish I could afford to bring my horse to you for a few days of training- and myself too!
It is so interesting what you say about that relife while moving, it is a key to introvert horses and what i have found is that horse training is like finding keys and unlocking parts in communication and continious deeper understanding. I love your videos. ❤️
Right brain introverts really need to know how much you care. Trust and confidence in himself, his surroundings, other horses, his human. Connection and caring.
I learn something new with every video session. I'm in the process of purchasing my first horse and plan to join your patreon page immediately afterwards.
Whatever risk management that can be accomplished ahead of riding seems critical. Maybe like people, some horse need trauma informed training before exposing them to scenarios where they will encounter triggers?
Thank you for reminding me just how important nice soft reactions are during ground work. Always good to revisit ground work. Plus your fast forward music is very fun 😆
He has to come to WA before Sweden!! So good thank you Ryan makes my horse look less of a struggle but has some similar problems. Love your work and videos
A few years ago, a friend of mine was working with a couple of miniatures, 1 in particular was very hesitant and would pull backwards with (in particular) dark coloured ropes etc. on the ground. White or bright ropes were fine. When you glanced at the darker ropes on the ground, it would be easy to confuse for a snake. So it was a natural instinct to back away from the danger. The horses were being trained as carriage horses.
To add to my previous point, we bought Doc when he was a year old. We trained him to ride very shortly after, my dad did, but everything my dad did, it was step by step, one thing for two weeks, another two weeks and so on until he was ready to ride and by the time he was 2 he was a pro!
Yes this horse is soooo bothered he can't stop looking worried and his breathing -- good diagnosis Ryan. . this is a fright horse . I have had horses who 6 moths go by and you can get on they are comfortable I have a horse now a week is about the too long a span before he forgets who he can be comfortable with . . .. Thanks for all your good explanations
I'm glad you mentioned following your instincts. I didn't follow mine and I ended up with a cracked rib and collapsed lung. I felt pressure from the horse's owner and if I had stepped back and said I'll wait for another day, I might not have ended up underneath her. My calf muscle is permanently deformed because she tap-danced on it while I was knocked out.
What a beautiful horse! I had a horse named Doc growing up, my dad took me to buy him when I was 6. My dad was one of the greatest horse owners, trainers ever! Doc was a quarter horse. He was super SUPER friendly, an alpha male. He knew he was all of that and then some! My dad sold him when I was 16. Doc and I were very very close so of course I took that hard. Lots of the training that I see my dad would do. Doc still to this day, I have not seen a horse touch his level of overall greatness!
I just watched a different horseman working with a horse that acted a lot like this one…turned out he was blind in the left eye so once that was taken into consideration, the horse was much more confident…needless to say, it was decided that he couldn’t be ridden but now he would relax and allow his feet to be picked up…the people around him knew to lead him in front and to the right, etc
Love this video , I have a introverted gelding that does most of these behaviors in the videos - except I haven’t trusted him enough to ride. I may subscribe to the patron to get answers so some questions I have
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Ryan talk about the differences between Extrovert and introverted horses. When I first looked at this video I saw the horse at 0:03 secs into the video and I thought "Oh this is about a horse going blind". Because at that point the light reflecting from his near side eye sure looked like he had that one eye going blind. But then at other times through the video, I noticed the light shining on his other eye was a bit similar. Take the video between 26:00mins and 27:00 where both his eyes are looking like the light is reflecting. And particularly at 26:45 where the light reflecting from the near side eye really does look redish. So I guess hopefully, it's just the video. Something else to consider is that if he lives in a pasture normally, there may have been a snake that he tangled with the previous night. If it only happened once then I would be thinking that was the cause. But if his tightness continued to happen then his issues were much deeper.
Omg hey bob I was thinking hey bob I am going to explode he looked very green to me. I was thinking there is no way on this earth I would have got on this sweet little fella lol you are one very brave young man. We have a saying in the uk you can put your granny on them my answer is show me your 80 year old granny on it lol. On the plus side he looks like he can come right with patience and lots of ground work really hoping it works out for this lady and her little chappie ❤
It was interesting when you were talking about the pressure of the tack plus the rider and the horse feeling claustrophobic. I'd be willing to be that a lot of people hear others suggest that their horse is feeling claustrophobic and have no idea why because they're in a wide-open space. Claustrophobic to a person is environment and physical pressure is usually calming. Not the same for a horse.
When I try to get on a horse at the stable I ride at he walks a couple steps forward when I put my foot in the stirrup is there a way for the horse not to walk off
What was the outcome of the further training for this horse? I kinda got really attached to him just watching you show his personality and his need for love and attentiveness by the human's he is interacting with! I do believe this horse is an extremely loveable fella, and he is meant to be a trail ride horse, and under the right circumstances and proper training and attention I think he was meant to be a horse that could be safe for young people to ride and a horse they could Super Love! I'd love a horse like him in my bunch in a Future Dream Ranch of my own! So I'd just like to know what the outcome was for him since this video was dated as a post from 1 yr ago? Looking forward to the answer TY! :-)
The back cinch also will drop down some when you're in the saddle so that could be why he looked worried at first because of anticipating " That strap" that bothered him, but then was much more relaxed right away when the back cinch didn't get too loose. (maybe) lol
Good session, Ryan! It would be interesting to know if he had every been ridden with a rear cinch before. Also, if he had not completely settled into his new home, new barn/pasture mates, new rider, tack, arena, etc., combined with his nature and lack of experience, the combination of the rope followed by the "gotcha" of the rear cinch he couldn't get away from was just one more "new" thing too many for him. Regardless of his age, he may have never seen a rope laying on the ground in that setting before! Location, light, shadow. I had a young but very steady horse that had ridden the same trail for three years and one day (riding a different time of day than we usually did), he decided he didn't like the way the light was hitting a particular white rock - same rock, same place, three years, different light. Go figure. They are creatures of habit. As you said he was more than likely trying to get rid of the saddle more than the rider and definitely has holes in his training. I would cut him some slack though and take the rear cinch off while he relaxes and gains some trust and confidence. He is definitely in anticipation mode but seems willing. Just a thought for anyone finding themselves in a similar situation with too long a cinch keeper - run the end of the keeper through the back ring and then attach it to the front just to take up a little more of that slack until adjustments can be made or a shorter one is available. Thanks for sharing, Ryan.
Have 2 Mustangs one I have not worked much but I was told he would freak out at the sight of a rope on the ground. I wish I could share the video with you . He exploded. He's better now but still leary of them. Funny but he leads well as long as the lead rope is off the ground
Think you for yours videos.very helpful. I have a question for you. When you are on the horse with his head high you wait outil he put his head and his neck down. I saw some videos where the rider put his reins very high, over the head of the horse and the horse reaction will be to lower his head and his neck when he get in contact with the bit. What do you think about that ? Instead of waiting for her head coming down, you take a action to provoke what you expect of the horse.
Probably I´ve missed this minute in the video, but has his saddle ever been checked for proper fitting? Maybe he is in pain....*just guessing* (by the way "Hey Bob horse" made my day 🤣)
So would it be a good idea with this horse just to start back at the very beginning? on ground work and no riding for a while? Seems like that's what I would do. Treat him like he's never been handled.
Thanks for this. My horse is much the same... I'm no expert, but I have never seen my TB (or any horse, for that matter) ahuffing and apuffing like this horse. Might there be a cardiac issue with him, or is it sheer nerves?
Well, if the poor bugger.s only been hauled out of the paddock about 10 times in 18 months, of course he.s super unfit. This vid is probably the most work he.s done in near 2 yrs. Look at his fat belly n lack of muscle definition. Of course, he,ll be blowing !!!!!!!! Where are the fundamentals here ?????
Riding down a very large hill, my horse was doing real good was very steep. Then he got jittery, it was a brown snake curling round his feet. Nothing I could do but do the man from snowy river ride down steep hill. So he might have thought it was a snake!!. Brown snakes in Australia are deadly.
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What is the purpose of a back cinch?
@@mlehall8892 to stop the back of the saddle from lifting
I got a problem my horse rides fine and calm when we get about 1mile away from the house and near water he freaks out and wants to go home I can't get him to stop freaking out and he will walk sideways all the way if I let him I'll get off him and he will follow but when I'm back on same thing also when I try to stop him he will back up and rear up and go crazy any help
This horse is also struggling with the saddle, feeling like it is falling off, as in sliding back towards the croup. Not saying it's not cinched correctly. I'm an animal communicator- sorry for my two sense, just thought I would add.
Really like your channel but please work on your audio.
It really helps when you explain ALL the subtle signs that he's not ok, because less experienced people wouldn't notice them in a horse like this, and presume he was good to go. He may have been ridden for years before by someone quite strong who never cared whether he was "ok" with what he was being told to do, as long as he did it. He was just forced to, and he became introverted because showing any worries just resulted in punishment. So now with a new, gentler, owner he is showing how he was never ok with those things in the first place, he is showing that riding in general is a source of stress
Thank you
Wow kidstuff what a good assessment!
I love this comment! It is so relatable
Learning about myself as an introvert. Believe that horses are mirrors and if they can’t read me as a result of guarded natural behavior, then that could fuel the horse’s anxiety. This is interesting.
“He’s in the room, but he’s still a little bothered” me, as an introvert, during every social event I have to attend 🤣
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Omg yes lmao 🤣
Underrated comment 😂😂😂😂
At one point Ryan says, "You want him to do all these things with softness." My thought was, "Ryan does all these things with softness." THAT'S an art. I'M in training to do all these things with softness, so my horses can learn to do all these things with softness. ~Holly
Your assessment of this horse and reading and explaining introverted vs. extroverted horses is excellent. Bothered, J-tail, comfortable, short breaths, deep breaths, slowdown, speed up, relief on the circle... etc. Take notes horse friends. This is excellent horse training. Thank you, Ryan.🐎
Many years ago, I helped a lot young kids with their horses! Tgey would be so excited about their new horse but I was always faced with "restarting" every horse no matter the age. The kids took part in every step and they really learned to read their horses and every win was was glorious! Took a tremendous amount of work but memories are timeless! Glad to see you take the time to "read" each horses personality! Every horse is different right along with the history that forms their actions! A lot of "broke" horses around... few of them
properly started.
Could it be that the rope on the ground looked like a snake to him to cause the spook?
"The more I know, the more I know what I don't know." Can't remember who said it, but it's such a great quote. The more people I see that don't believe in ground work, the more I want to do groundwork with my horse.
We definitely need a Ryan Rose in Sweden. We do have a few really good horsemen, they are excellent at reading and working with horses but not too pedagogical with humans 😂 they can have a hard time explaining what signs they see, why they work with it in a certain way, how the horse hopefully will answer and why it doesn't, and so on. I love how you are able to give the horse 100% of your attention and at the same time inform the owner the of most of what's happening through your eyes during the session -without the horse ever reflecting over that you don't give him the attention you want him to give you. Will never stop praising you, love it when you have uploaded a new video! 🙏🏻
Please tell me some good horsemen in Sweden. I have huge problem need help
@@annalisens.5067 Anthon Hagström i södra Sverige, Robert Lindgren på Västkusten, Mustang Academy i Stockholmstrakten. Vet inte var du befinner dig så svårt att hjälpa dig mer precist. Hoppas du kan svenska nu 😊
Tack för tips!!! Jag bro på Öland och har en islandshäst med ledarskaps problem. När hon inte vill svänga ett visst håll så reser hon sig på bakbenen, hoppar framåt och springer åt motsatt håll. Jag lyckas nästan alltid förr eller senare få igenom min vilja men blir ändå inte kvitt problemet. Hon är vet checkad och problemet visar sig bara på uteritt vid vissa särskilda svängar, min islandtränaee tycker att jag ska sluta rida ut men det vill inte jag. Jag vill lära mig en väg ut ur detta beteendet.
@@annalisens.5067 Att sluta rida ut var det dummaste förslaget jag hört! Om det beteendet endast uppstår vid uteritt så har din häst troligtvis separationsångest ifrån hemmet/kompisarna. För att förhindra att en häst ställer sig på bakbenen så gäller det att hålla igång benen. Jag är inne på min andra unghäst på kort tid med mycket trots och test, och jag ger en ärlig chans att "göra rätt" vid t ex plötsliga tvärnit, om det då börjar trilskas av ovilja så låter jag hästen veta att det är bra mycket jobbigare att trilskas än att bara gå framåt, dvs jag driver runt hästen på en liten volt gärna i trav eller galopp så att det faktiskt blir jobbigt. När jag ser tecken på "Ok detta var inte roligt" så föreslår jag igen väldigt avslappnat att vi bara ska gå framåt. Svårt att förklara via text, och just på Öland känner jag inga tränare mer än min cuttingtränare på Borgholm. Han kanske kan hjälpa dig om du kan ta dig dit, han är tuff men rättvis.
Thanks Karin!
I could sit for hours and listen to you narrate reading these horses. Thanks for a great session.
Yay! A new video!!
This is one of my absolute FAVORITE horse channels!😁🙏
Thanks 😊
I come from the mountains in victoria Australia and my horse trainer told me. When riding any horse always have your eyes between the horse,s ears. It will show you the next move the horse is making. Especially if the horse is newly. Broken in. 🐴
Excellent example of demonstrating "it takes as long as it takes".
It's great to hear a talented horseman tell others to humble themselves and not try to tough it out if a person feels that the horse is in a bothered frame of mind. If its not a good day to work on a plan, it's good to not think of it as a failure but to think of it as an "oportunity" to work on something more fitting for that horse, that day. Following that concept builds confidence in the horse and person.
And how true the slow way is the fast way.
Good explanation of the “looks quiet” introverted horse. Thanks for another great video, love watching your channel.
Thanks!
I have one of these.
60+ years being trained by horses,,,still learning ,,one of the total joys of horsemanship,,Ryan is outstanding in a growing renaisance of the Art of horsemanship,, he is a master comunicator,,for horses and people ,,.plus he doesnt flood any of them with half the time spent advertising himself,,
As he simply doesnt need the hype,his work speaks for itself ,,
This was probably the most informative video i saw for my own horse. 23 yr old gelding is even more tight than this. I can now more clearly identify the holes in my groundwork. I might never ride him again yet, but he really does enjoy bonding through groundwork so i'll definitelly add to our routine
I just bought a 10 year old retired Mexican ranch horse that is “watchy”. I’ve been doing lots of ground work. Had to teach him how to send and yield his hindquarters. (Had to learn how to teach it first!) Had to teach him how to lunge. We’ve been working on swinging the whip near him, soft flogging, the flag, and the deadly, horse eating tarp. He is remarkably quiet under saddle so far, but I want a solid foundation of continued groundwork. Your videos help me to read him so I can be safe and make good decisions. I am also blessed to board him in a place where I have a great trainer who helps me out when I don’t know what to do. I am seeing Maximus soften up each day and learn how to relax. We are forming a partnership. Thanks for excellent instruction! Keep it coming.
You probably saved that horse from the Mexico horse meat slaughter....He is lucky to have gone to you...
Pat Pukett has great videos dealing with the Mexican ranch horse, they are his specialty.
@@rhondab9792 I will look them up. Thanks!
Another great video! He was wound up till almost the end. His nostrils never slowed down. I always learn something new in your videos. Thanks!!
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I noticed that, too. Even though he was not worked hard, he sure was breathing hard from anxiety!
Again it’s the little things that we need to watch for and you did a great job of pointing them out most people do do that
One of my favorite videos you have done! I have had a right brain introvert with some holes in their training. This was so spot on with the issues you worked on and seeing the tension in this horse. I also think explaining about their disposition is an important teaching point.
Thank you
I love how Ryan takes the time to explain in such detail!
This literally felt like I was watching my horse in a different body… my mare is extremely similar (albeit a bit more responsive), but definitely holds tension with the saddle on and can be quite spooky. Turns out she had severe ulcers which resolved a lot of the problems once treated, but there’s still some lingering holes like this horse.
And thanks for the reminder to work with the horse I have that day! I am very guilty of fiercely sticking to a list of goals and an agenda which i realize has been extremely counterproductive 🙈
I truly love your way with horses.
Good advice on following your gut and not your ego . I'm going through this right now with a gelding that hadn't been riden for over 2 years . First two rides he was ok . Third one he spun out from me before I could swing my leg over . Haven't been on him since but am doing ground work with him . Learning a lot from your videos Ryan . Thank you .
You did him a massive favour giving him that ride.lets hope he gets the training that suits him so he can have a life of confidence and joy
Ryan has appreciation for horses and us greenhorn hobby rider folks. Rare gem.
Excellent video. I also watched the one where the horse flipped over. My guy is in his late teens and acts like this. He's very reactive. He can be fine and then next thing you know, he's going sideways and tries to bolt or buck or even rear. Then he's quiet again. My vet came out and he ran some blood tests. He was positive for Lyme disease and my vet said it can absolutely make a horse reactive. He's on his second round of medicine so hopefully this will help him.
Very interesting, makes a lot of sense.
Glad you figured it out and got treatment. I hope you're both doing well. Thank you for sharing. I've never heard of this causing them to be reactive. I learned something new today 😁
I’m really enjoying these videos that teach us about reading our horse’s mental state. It’s really helping me understand the connection you speak of. We want a partner not a slave. Your method is easy to understand and it just makes sense. Thanks!
Ryan you have inspired me to get back into training my horses. I'd been in the biggest rut but the sensible way you explain things has reinvigorated my interest.
11 minutes of watching and I've learned a ton already. I was v interested in how some horses seem to prefer shallow breathing and how slowing down can be more helpful than the stop. I never knew about jay tail either. Im so glad I follow you on Patreon! Ive learned more in 9 months, than over a whole number of years! Great educational content, Ryan. You are such an effective teacher.
Learned a few things with this vlog. The J-tail was very interesting. I noticed when you rode him, his tail never fully relaxed. At a couple times his tail was getting on up there. Thanks for the lessons
This is really good information. Thank you! Most definitely listen to your inner voice!! Ignored mine this past summer & had one heck of a wreak. Will be working with the culprit. Him and me.
I love your calmness and watching you work with these magnificent horses
Thanks
I like when you mention shaking his head to release tension. It's hard to remember that EVERY move a horse makes means something! Every flick of the ear, every eye blink, how they hold the tail, etc. Great video, Ryan!
Ryan that blow out you did was super convincing.. awesome work. No waffle just good information. 🙂
The differences I am seeing in my mare from your teaching sessions is unbelievable. I've made more solid progress in two months than I've made the year before. It may take us both another six months until we ride again, but at least we'll both have the confidence we need to get there!
I really like Ryan’s videos. Ryan you do such a great job speaking “horse” and explaining to others. I can really see the horses you work with feel confident with you. You are definitely a “herd leader” and you keep them feeling safe for sure. Awesome job!
Been watching you and Steve Young Horsemanship lately. You both have similar methods and approaches. I especially appreciate the calm manner and common sense both of you use when working with horses. Nice to see this type of horsemanship. Going to check out your Patreon account!
Same here!
Likewise.
You gotta listen to your gut when working with horsed. Like you said there are some days the horse just isn’t in a good place.
Thank you Ryan 😊, I take away every from every video. And will join when i buy my frist horse 🐎. God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️.
Great video so glad you showed the saddle issue unfortunately so many people do simple mistakes like this and never know its a problem. Showing us all im sure helps many to see. Thank you Ryan. I wish all the best for this horse and its new rider!
Very helpful and interesting.So important to recognise the signs of tension in a horse which are not always obvious to many of us, so we can help them through it to find relaxation.Have joined your Patreon page to see more!
I loved the close up on his nostrils this video. The last few introverted horses have been really helpful for learning to look for subtle body language. Thanks Ryan!
I don't have a horse, but I'm glad I'm learning more about them. How is this horse's eyes? Can he see well? The reflection on his eyes, haven't seen that before on other videos...
Funny, I noticed that too. Are a lights really low? I can’t see them.
I agree - I would have a vet check out his eyes. The light reflected back isn't what I would call normal & if he has an issue there ~he would be correct to worry about a rope on the ground
I noticed that too.
I have been watching your videos ... I have two granddaughters that have taken lessons for a few years now. After watching these Videos I don't want them riding anymore.
I love watching you. You are the kind of trainer that gives a horse a second chance at life. If the people listen to you and they do what you say and either use you for their trainer or purchase your training methods and do it correctly this will. Save horses lives literally because a Dangerous horse that people have made an Dangerous horse goes to auction and God forbid some of them go to Mexico. We don't want that thank you so much for helping to save their Very lives.
Thanks Ryan, good points on cinch 1st time explained for me abut the "V". Also I was watching his eyes and ears and he was really "white eyeing" , when you were working the cinch and his ears were like a windmill. Thanks these are great videos . .
Really great explanation about a horse’s instinct reading the body language of the fed versus the hungry lion.
This has taught me more about training my horse than anything I’ve watched so far. The reason is, I think my horse is similar to this guy. She is a 20 yr old mare who never was ridden much in the past 10 years. People told me I was crazy to adopt her but I believe in second chances. Unfortunately for her, I need training. I wish you could meet her and give me your advice for my right brained introvert here in Iowa.
Awesome explanation of intricacies of the many possibilities working with horses. Thank you
Great job being thorough with verbalising your actions and interpreting what you think the horse is processing!
This is a truly awesome video, showing us the “Foundation Holes” and how/ what to work on to fix them. Very psychological, and even the “J-tail” for example, and how it indicates tension, and an inability to release/ trust. Really good stuff- thank you for teaching us all this! Wish I could afford to bring my horse to you for a few days of training- and myself too!
It is so interesting what you say about that relife while moving, it is a key to introvert horses and what i have found is that horse training is like finding keys and unlocking parts in communication and continious deeper understanding. I love your videos. ❤️
Right brain introverts really need to know how much you care. Trust and confidence in himself, his surroundings, other horses, his human. Connection and caring.
Great info as usual, Ryan! And I love the name Clancy!
I learn something new with every video session. I'm in the process of purchasing my first horse and plan to join your patreon page immediately afterwards.
Whatever risk management that can be accomplished ahead of riding seems critical. Maybe like people, some horse need trauma informed training before exposing them to scenarios where they will encounter triggers?
Thank you for reminding me just how important nice soft reactions are during ground work. Always good to revisit ground work. Plus your fast forward music is very fun 😆
He has to come to WA before Sweden!!
So good thank you Ryan makes my horse look less of a struggle but has some similar problems. Love your work and videos
A few years ago, a friend of mine was working with a couple of miniatures, 1 in particular was very hesitant and would pull backwards with (in particular) dark coloured ropes etc. on the ground. White or bright ropes were fine. When you glanced at the darker ropes on the ground, it would be easy to confuse for a snake. So it was a natural instinct to back away from the danger. The horses were being trained as carriage horses.
This has been so helpful! I have a new horse who is very introverted and hard to read. This has helped me understand him better.
To add to my previous point, we bought Doc when he was a year old. We trained him to ride very shortly after, my dad did, but everything my dad did, it was step by step, one thing for two weeks, another two weeks and so on until he was ready to ride and by the time he was 2 he was a pro!
Thank you.
You bet 👍
Yes this horse is soooo bothered he can't stop looking worried and his breathing -- good diagnosis Ryan. . this is a fright horse .
I have had horses who 6 moths go by and you can get on they are comfortable I have a horse now a week is about the too long a span before he forgets who he can be comfortable with . . .. Thanks for all your good explanations
I'm glad you mentioned following your instincts. I didn't follow mine and I ended up with a cracked rib and collapsed lung. I felt pressure from the horse's owner and if I had stepped back and said I'll wait for another day, I might not have ended up underneath her. My calf muscle is permanently deformed because she tap-danced on it while I was knocked out.
Just saw this today, 5/24/24. Is there a follow up for this horse? Is he riding softer and more at ease?
What a beautiful horse! I had a horse named Doc growing up, my dad took me to buy him when I was 6. My dad was one of the greatest horse owners, trainers ever! Doc was a quarter horse. He was super SUPER friendly, an alpha male. He knew he was all of that and then some! My dad sold him when I was 16. Doc and I were very very close so of course I took that hard. Lots of the training that I see my dad would do. Doc still to this day, I have not seen a horse touch his level of overall greatness!
Thank you Ryan, very interesting and helpful.
I just watched a different horseman working with a horse that acted a lot like this one…turned out he was blind in the left eye so once that was taken into consideration, the horse was much more confident…needless to say, it was decided that he couldn’t be ridden but now he would relax and allow his feet to be picked up…the people around him knew to lead him in front and to the right, etc
“I am NOT coming off this horse”
…. Eventually I was sideways 😂
Haha yeah, I've been there before
@@heatherpike5230 haven’t we all😂
@@heatherpike5230 your horse is adorable ☺️
Was singing on a standard bred. Young 16 hand Clydesdale along side me
GREAT WORK RYAN YOU EXPLAIN THINGS SOOOOO CLEARLY..!!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.. HEATHER
Love this video , I have a introverted gelding that does most of these behaviors in the videos - except I haven’t trusted him enough to ride. I may subscribe to the patron to get answers so some questions I have
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Ryan talk about the differences between Extrovert and introverted horses.
When I first looked at this video I saw the horse at 0:03 secs into the video and I thought "Oh this is about a horse going blind". Because at that point the light reflecting from his near side eye sure looked like he had that one eye going blind. But then at other times through the video, I noticed the light shining on his other eye was a bit similar. Take the video between 26:00mins and 27:00 where both his eyes are looking like the light is reflecting. And particularly at 26:45 where the light reflecting from the near side eye really does look redish. So I guess hopefully, it's just the video.
Something else to consider is that if he lives in a pasture normally, there may have been a snake that he tangled with the previous night. If it only happened once then I would be thinking that was the cause. But if his tightness continued to happen then his issues were much deeper.
Oh yes I thought exactly the same. I saw the same thing in his eyes
Waiting to join the page we are getting high speed internet soon can’t wait to join. Love the info thank you Ryan and family.
Re: the incident when he panicked at the rope on the ground in the snow, can’t help thinking he may have thought it was a snake.
Wonderful!
What a beauty! I really like his conformation.
Omg hey bob I was thinking hey bob I am going to explode he looked very green to me. I was thinking there is no way on this earth I would have got on this sweet little fella lol you are one very brave young man. We have a saying in the uk you can put your granny on them my answer is show me your 80 year old granny on it lol. On the plus side he looks like he can come right with patience and lots of ground work really hoping it works out for this lady and her little chappie ❤
It was interesting when you were talking about the pressure of the tack plus the rider and the horse feeling claustrophobic. I'd be willing to be that a lot of people hear others suggest that their horse is feeling claustrophobic and have no idea why because they're in a wide-open space. Claustrophobic to a person is environment and physical pressure is usually calming. Not the same for a horse.
When I try to get on a horse at the stable I ride at he walks a couple steps forward when I put my foot in the stirrup is there a way for the horse not to walk off
So interesting on how many signals he gives on how he feels.
Good video.
What was the outcome of the further training for this horse? I kinda got really attached to him just watching you show his personality and his need for love and attentiveness by the human's he is interacting with! I do believe this horse is an extremely loveable fella, and he is meant to be a trail ride horse, and under the right circumstances and proper training and attention I think he was meant to be a horse that could be safe for young people to ride and a horse they could Super Love! I'd love a horse like him in my bunch in a Future Dream Ranch of my own! So I'd just like to know what the outcome was for him since this video was dated as a post from 1 yr ago? Looking forward to the answer TY! :-)
Thank you I learned a lot 👍🤗🙋🏻♀️
I like how you keep your eye off him most of the time.
The back cinch also will drop down some when you're in the saddle so that could be why he looked worried at first because of anticipating " That strap" that bothered him, but then was much more relaxed right away when the back cinch didn't get too loose. (maybe) lol
So true about them reading predators. Wildebeests will ignore a lion casually strolling past them in the open. Body language is everything to animals.
Foundation- I love the important use of this word.
Good session, Ryan! It would be interesting to know if he had every been ridden with a rear cinch before. Also, if he had not completely settled into his new home, new barn/pasture mates, new rider, tack, arena, etc., combined with his nature and lack of experience, the combination of the rope followed by the "gotcha" of the rear cinch he couldn't get away from was just one more "new" thing too many for him. Regardless of his age, he may have never seen a rope laying on the ground in that setting before! Location, light, shadow. I had a young but very steady horse that had ridden the same trail for three years and one day (riding a different time of day than we usually did), he decided he didn't like the way the light was hitting a particular white rock - same rock, same place, three years, different light. Go figure. They are creatures of habit. As you said he was more than likely trying to get rid of the saddle more than the rider and definitely has holes in his training. I would cut him some slack though and take the rear cinch off while he relaxes and gains some trust and confidence. He is definitely in anticipation mode but seems willing. Just a thought for anyone finding themselves in a similar situation with too long a cinch keeper - run the end of the keeper through the back ring and then attach it to the front just to take up a little more of that slack until adjustments can be made or a shorter one is available. Thanks for sharing, Ryan.
Notice the nostrils....he never really gave up the huffing and puffing. Work to do here.
Definitely 👍
Have 2 Mustangs one I have not worked much but I was told he would freak out at the sight of a rope on the ground. I wish I could share the video with you . He exploded. He's better now but still leary of them. Funny but he leads well as long as the lead rope is off the ground
Think you for yours videos.very helpful. I have a question for you. When you are on the horse with his head high you wait outil he put his head and his neck down. I saw some videos where the rider put his reins very high, over the head of the horse and the horse reaction will be to lower his head and his neck when he get in contact with the bit. What do you think about that ? Instead of waiting for her head coming down, you take a action to provoke what you expect of the horse.
Nice looking horse, tall dark and handsome!
Probably I´ve missed this minute in the video, but has his saddle ever been checked for proper fitting? Maybe he is in pain....*just guessing* (by the way "Hey Bob horse" made my day 🤣)
Do the massage blanket. I did that on my OTTB. It works.
What’s that? The massage blanket?
The wonderful old song. The lion sleeps tonight. 👍🏻
Very awesome and informative video, thank you.
So would it be a good idea with this horse just to start back at the very beginning? on ground work and no riding for a while? Seems like that's what I would do. Treat him like he's never been handled.
Thanks for this. My horse is much the same... I'm no expert, but I have never seen my TB (or any horse, for that matter) ahuffing and apuffing like this horse. Might there be a cardiac issue with him, or is it sheer nerves?
Well, if the poor bugger.s only been hauled out of the paddock about 10 times in 18 months, of course he.s super unfit. This vid is probably the most work he.s done in near 2 yrs. Look at his fat belly n lack of muscle definition. Of course, he,ll be blowing !!!!!!!! Where are the fundamentals here ?????
Can everyone hear them talking clear and loud? I have my volumn as high as it will go and still cannot hear them talking
Dang nice horse
Riding down a very large hill, my horse was doing real good was very steep. Then he got jittery, it was a brown snake curling round his feet. Nothing I could do but do the man from snowy river ride down steep hill. So he might have thought it was a snake!!. Brown snakes in Australia are deadly.
I noticed how he seemed to be panting, flaring his nostrils. That made me think he was very stressed.
Very good lesson. Thanks
"Not every moment is a training moment" thanks.