I’ve been binge watching these videos! I’ve trained three horses from green. I am getting my first weaning Drum horse soon, I want to be prepared for everything. 😎❤️😁
Every horse has it's own personality and issues. Combining training methods from really good sources gives you the tool in the box to help the horse get through being stuck. Hello from Washington! Love the vids.
Hi Steve. I've just seen Cooper in your latest video. You are a horse healer yourself. Thank you so much for showing this video. I am a clairvoyant, healer and spiritual worker. Your own energy and connection is amazing. I know I am bias but those women are amazing ( a bit Jesus over the top, but that's American) lol. Thank you once again for all your work. You and your family are amazing. Thank you.
Steve...you absolutely amaze me with your love +knowledge ,of àll horses...and down to earth common sense...i really learn a lot from your video's...(ì don't own a horse)...but I absolutely love them ..such a fascinating animal.....you dignify them.....keep on doing what u do...your an asset to horses... and humans...
Wow!!! This horse got the message unbelievably quickly! The three second rule is so important. I also believe in stroking a horse, not hard pats. People don't realize how sensitive a horse hide is. Another great video!! I'm addicted!! It's 3AM. Can't stop watching!!😁👍👍👍
Luv luv luv your videos and explanations. Please DO NOT shorten them. I am absolutely GLUED to the screen watching every bit as you show it all. So informative and a great horseman. Thankyou and keep them coming 🐴
Agreed!! Your combination of preface, showing the horse situation and interjecting as needed throughout the horse people intervention is brilliant and mesmerizing.
You are the Alpha, Steve, every time, and it showed almost instantly with this little guy! He knew who the boss was and seemed relieved to have someone to respect. Thank you for making what you do with horses seem possible for the average person (with lots and lots of practice of course😉). I love every second of your videos - impossible to ever be too long😊.
Hi Steve, I am aware that you went to see that horse one year ago, but want to thank you so much for the compassion you have for all the horses you helped for so many years and many to come. You can't imaging how hooked your fans are, because animal lovers are very passionate seen you helping many horses as possible. We are very concerned of animal cruelty or horse owners that don't have the same passion you have or unknowingly don't have the knowledge of keeping horses. I know their are many good Horse Trainers, but rarely I see any on RUclips like you. You are a good man, we thank for your service.
Lovely video! I knew almost nothing about horse behaviour (never had the chance) before watching these videos. For example, I thought that a horse with its head down was either sad or tired. It's lovely to learn that it often means the horse is simply relaxed and content.
What a lovely pony. Owners somewhere down the line trained these equines to be this way - every time you're around horses, you are either leading or following. If you're following, who can blame the horse for taking the leadership position.. Retraining the owners is the hard part.
Nice job with the advice to these owners. Nice little pony, just needs his manners adjusted. The great part about this is if that young girl follows through with setting the boundries with this pony it will be a great life skill for her that can never be taken.
Don’t ever change these videos. It’s so refreshing to see all that happens. The conversations and chats. The countryside and the way you teach and talk about the way a horse learns…. In muddy paddocks where real life happens. No slick edited videos, no fancy dress…. Trackies and Wellies. Love it.
I had a pony when my children were small. Every time I tried to put a saddle on him he would fake a leg injury. He would limp until I put the saddle back. Then he was fine. He didn’t like children. Very smart little fella!
Steve, just an FYI. I actually look for the longer videos. I don't own a horse, but have always loved to watch them. Spent some time at the track when I was young. I just love horses. I have a bit of insomnia, and with my alone hours I watch your videos. They calm me, because you're calm and kind with the horses. The longer the better. I've learned lots. They don't put me to sleep, but make my time more pleasant. Thank you.
I love how well you explain horse body language to the owners and what to look for so they can have the start of the tools they'll need to continue training. I also really appreciate that you don't cut anything out in your videos so you can demonstrate the problems of these horses and how you go about correcting them from the beginning to end. It helps immensely. Keep up the amazing work!
Never worry about a long video! The longer the better as far as I am concerned. There is so much information to learn. Anyone who loves horses will love to watch the progress you make, and the difference in the horses after you work with them. Thank you again.
My now 34 yr old mare had me cowering around her because of her aggression when I got her as a young horse. I stumbled upon natural horsemanship in the 90’s which saved from almost selling her. My current younger horse was also an aggressive nipper and hyper sensitive bully in different ways. These two have taught me so much. Thanks to watching many horse trainers on RUclips and picking up fabulous tips I have come really far with my newer horse too. Steve really short cuts the process while also being incredibly low key at the same time. He seems to have distilled things down to a few principles. What a master!
What I like about your videos is that it shows you that you can deal with a horse’s problems. It is reassuring that way and it brings one a sense of peace being around a horse.
Nice job. He is sure a nice pony. Sometimes they get frustrated when they don't have strong leadership and start getting unruly. I like how you communicate with him. You could pass as a West Texan! If you had a Stenson.
Great session. Loved how you went quickly to this situation hope this is a clear lessons to parents. Ponies can become cheeky/then dangerous so quickly. This little girl has probable learned the most important lesson of her horsemanship and will go on to have many happy and safe pony days ❤
Long videos are great! The more info the better. I'm here to learn and I want all the reasons why you do things and what the horses behaviors mean. Don't apologize for lengthy videos! 😁
Great videos ..Ive learned loads and now have a different cob..My friends cant believe its Angus.. Im having a great time learning this . Thankyou Steve and Charlotte
Long videos are just fine. I've been watching scam-busters and they do videos of 4-6 hours. Keeping those scammers on the phone to protect others. Yours are more positive, and I do love learning the fine tuning. I used a dog trainers technique on my horse long time ago after my brother handfed the horse. Horse got quite nasty with ears back, so I made him get ears up before feeding from bucket. Thank you for your amazing knowledge. What a journey you've had!!
Horses don't want to be bothered while they're eating. This could Accelerate its bad behaviour. He treats them like he would another horse . You did a great job!
Came across your fb page the other day and have now watched loads of your vids. Loved watching and learnt so much from them - you're bloody brilliant! Can't wait to see more 👍
At 7:19 when you'd haltered him and went to pick-up the lead, I got a huge shot of adrenaline because he clearly wanted to bite at that moment and I thought he was going to tag you. Had you brought a nervous energy, he probably would have. You were very calm and confident. It was nice to see the pony gain some of that calm confidence, too.
Omg lol Steve comes in and in 10 minutes it's a different pony. It really is all about energy and being firm but not frustrated or angry which ofcourse is hard for alot of people when they have no training and have been dealing with bad behaviors. Anyone can own or even ride a horse but there's alot more to it then just taking care of its needs and having good riding form. They are so intelligent
As others have said, please don't shorten the videos because as you've said that's where the magic happens. I train dogs and your lessons in space management translate perfectly to dogs as well. Dog training videos don't explain the space management but I can now see what the trainer is doing and why the dog's behavior completely changes with them vs the owner. I've started watching the dogs feet really specifically, and as you say, the littlest things are the biggest things.
Brilliant. Gonna try that with pony at community farm. He nips, bites,his ears are usually back, he will spin his ass to you and kick you with both feet, both in the field and stable. Usually getting you pinned against a wall or gate before he boots you but could do it in middle of field too.
You are such a wonderful mentor to all these people online watching your videos. Even me, a non-horse person but an animal person, though I grew up with horses and my sister is a true horsewomen. Thanks for sharing your skill, wisdom and calm.
They are so fortunate to have you local! Please, don’t ever try to make your videos shorter, your subscribers (well, this one anyway) want to see the whole transformation! It’s so easy to miss some of the interactions, we all need to see it over & over. It’s also difficult to catch everything when you’re watching on video & not there to feel the energy. Keep doing what you’re doing!!
Fantastic Video. We have a 10 month old Gypsy Vanner Cross Paint . You gave us simple things to remember so we can actually do them in the moment . Yay !
What would you tell someone who admires what you do if they want to start working with horses? How would I get involved other than just cleaning and I’m not complaining because I even enjoy that part as well. I just love being near them.
Just found your videos Big ??? Why does he need hard food if hes not in work! let alone hard work?? Good hay and grass is all he should need ,bucket feeding healthy ponies is really just a cause of problems,,you obviously have a lot of influence with yr followers ,for good reason , pahaps you could talk about overfeeding horses and ponies hard food when they are not really working or underweight,, love yr work ,,65yrs of horsey life,and still learning ,and i have just got a new young mare,,she is half quarter horse half paint,,as i know full quarters to be a bit sharper ,and I'm looking calm and clever,im in spain ,,so as a 4yrs old she had some spanish experiences, so i have not tied her up ,she easily learnt to deal with her fears,by choosing to stand ,, Ill tie her later when shes forgotten about her fears and has new responses ingrained , I would love to put the process on film but its super difficult as i,m solo in the mountains , so great respect for the work you do to film and post,🥴🤣 also that you can keep the horse focused and keep conversation with on lookers ,alone with the horse is Much easier..cos your in the zone with just the horse ,,so many things you do that are so simple but are so unenglish,,but are so useful ,,i hope i can follow you with your new horse ,,as im worried my new pony learns so quick i,ll need to raise my game ,and learn some new stuff to teach her🤣🐎🦅🪶🌄but most of all thankyou for helping the horses find their feet in the confusing world of humans, 🦅🐎🪶🤢🐴👌
The little pony looked sad when you first backed him in his stable...Then he stood and thought... While you're undoing the rug breast straps,he looked like he was worried about being pinched( so maybe that's happened in the past).(previous owners/handers?) Smart one..learns fast..:-).. Looking happier quickly..
This is really a super video! I highly recommend it for any horse person! And btw, go ahead and put back in the edits! I would rather see the whole thing to not get discouraged when it all doesn’t go perfectly. I do t care if it’s an hour and a half, I’ll go make a drink!😊
Oh this made such logical common sense but I did not understand .....now our old mare is gone and she was known for being so naughty! I knew she was not all bad just wish I had this knowledge it would have made our relationship so much better.Thank you so much for your sharing your knowledge......
Throughout my lifetime, I have found that generally people don’t want the truth. I am not a horse person and I watch all your videos. You don’t realize, that you already have a degree in psychology, equine and human! Don’t worry about not being able to remember peoples names or all the un-important facts in the world; it’s your lot in life that you were meant to work with horse’s minds; and all you need is horse language. You have the aura; or the "it factor" of your profession. You’ve been to America enough times to know our favorite saying is; "fluff them; if they can’t take a joke"! 👍😁
Please don't cut or shorten your videos too much, I like to watch the whole gradual progression of the transformation of the horse, and if people think it is too long for them then they can scroll forward :)
Thank you Mr. Young🙏🫀🙏 I have a question. I apologize if you've addressed this and I missed it. What is your position on horses using one as a scratching post? Rubbing their face on a person? I've been one. A few hours ago actually. Specifically: • They've never come into me/up to me solely for this purpose. • It's usually their eye area/forehead. • I'm 5'. Short. • I've never interpreted it as aggressive. • Mainly occurs when grooming... Pre/post bridling. • Occurs occasionally when on the ground. Happy Saturday All!
great method for creating a dull horse who hates work and humans. that first "firm" where you made him back up was not aggression or dominance, he was curious, he was trying to smell you, and you stepped back which invited him in, he took a step and you got aggressive and backed him up. now he's wary of you and worried that you'll freak out again. so you punished curiosity, he realized you were a human who freaks out at him for no reason, now hes submissive and no longer curious about you. A great little machine to tug around if thats what you want. A horse stepping towards you is not dominance or aggression in of itself, you have to look at body language and context as well. When you were trying to lower his head, you actually pulled him off balance which made him put out a foot to catch himself, again, not dominance or aggression. The whole time you are talking to the family, when he looks away you tug his head to bring his attention back to you, or to shape him, I'm not sure. So, you constantly tug him towards you, not letting him look at the thing off to the left he wants to look at, so he tries to engage with you and you wave him off. What is he supposed to do? Stand there like a post? He's not allowed to look at or smell you, and he's not allowed to turn away. Very silly.
These ponies are not dangerous- the people handling them are and should not be around horses. Ridiculous!!! Thanks for what you do. Edit to add good video- very clear and I’m sure very helpful to many.
My opinion is that this pony is not aggressive. I think he had psychic problems and do not know how to show it. I think it's not always the horse with problems it's often a problem with the owners and how they treat them
Because most of us humans have never learned the language of horses. We humans have such a different way of interpreting behavior. What would be seen as kind and inviting in human to human interactions is seen as actually submissive signaling to horses… and they like and need a strong leader for their survival instinct to stay calm. Firm, clear, but not aggressive guidance and boundaries is what they want… and I believe in different ways, so do our own children! And if you missed the first clips of the pony almost biting the owner, then go back and see the flat pinned ears and aggressive stance of this pony. Let to continue, this pony would likely have had a really unfortunate interaction with the humans.
Having trouble hearing their questions and comments to you Steve, i think if we could hear their thoughts your answers would be clearer to us- sometimes i have to figure out the question you are answering andi know im not the only one ;)
Did any of the demonstrations and clinics you attended have the instructor miked up? What you have to say is too valuable to have to strain to hear it. Please
I have viewed many of your videos. Often you will comment around the length the video posted. Something to remember is; when the content has true value the length is part of the treasure.
I don't mind the long videos. I would think people would get frustrated with their horse if they were cut down for time sake if the owner didn't get quick results.
Thoroughly, enjoy your videos. I had horses when I was young and fortunately the were well behaved. I’ve learned so much. I also share your videos.
pony had immediate respect for you, sensed your confidence & thought "nah, this one means business"
I’ve been binge watching these videos! I’ve trained three horses from green. I am getting my first weaning Drum horse soon, I want to be prepared for everything. 😎❤️😁
Every horse has it's own personality and issues. Combining training methods from really good sources gives you the tool in the box to help the horse get through being stuck. Hello from Washington! Love the vids.
You are loved for carrying the torch of love forward. God bless horse lovers, animal lovers!
Fantastic work. Enjoy the videos so much as can't ride as I used to. Lovely family too❤
Hi Steve. I've just seen Cooper in your latest video.
You are a horse healer yourself.
Thank you so much for showing this video. I am a clairvoyant, healer and spiritual worker.
Your own energy and connection is amazing.
I know I am bias but those women are amazing ( a bit Jesus over the top, but that's American) lol.
Thank you once again for all your work.
You and your family are amazing. Thank you.
Steve...you absolutely amaze me with your love +knowledge ,of àll horses...and down to earth common sense...i really learn a lot from your video's...(ì don't own a horse)...but I absolutely love them ..such a fascinating animal.....you dignify them.....keep on doing what u do...your an asset to horses... and humans...
That is one GORGEOUS pony!
thats a nice pony...the pony looked relieved that he has some rules...
Wow!!! This horse got the message unbelievably quickly! The three second rule is so important. I also believe in stroking a horse, not hard pats. People don't realize how sensitive a horse hide is. Another great video!! I'm addicted!! It's 3AM. Can't stop watching!!😁👍👍👍
Steve, never cut short your videos. They are wonderful as they are, unfolding a riveting story. 👏
I don't know anything about horses but still I watch your videos because I like your pedagogy
Luv luv luv your videos and explanations. Please DO NOT shorten them. I am absolutely GLUED to the screen watching every bit as you show it all. So informative and a great horseman. Thankyou and keep them coming 🐴
Agreed!! Your combination of preface, showing the horse situation and interjecting as needed throughout the horse people intervention is brilliant and mesmerizing.
Keep up the long version. I love your gentle firmness with each horse.❤
Please don't shorten your videos, it's a treat to settle in with a cup of tea and watch each horse's journey!
You are the Alpha, Steve, every time, and it showed almost instantly with this little guy! He knew who the boss was and seemed relieved to have someone to respect.
Thank you for making what you do with horses seem possible for the average person (with lots and lots of practice of course😉).
I love every second of your videos - impossible to ever be too long😊.
Hi Steve, I am aware that you went to see that horse one year ago, but want to thank you so much for the compassion you have for all the horses you helped for so many years and many to come. You can't imaging how hooked your fans are, because animal lovers are very passionate seen you helping many horses as possible. We are very concerned of animal cruelty or horse owners that don't have the same passion you have or unknowingly don't have the knowledge of keeping horses. I know their are many good Horse Trainers, but rarely I see any on RUclips like you.
You are a good man, we thank for your service.
Lovely video! I knew almost nothing about horse behaviour (never had the chance) before watching these videos. For example, I thought that a horse with its head down was either sad or tired. It's lovely to learn that it often means the horse is simply relaxed and content.
Great job. The lil girl will always remember what you taught her. She'll be another good horse person.
What a lovely pony. Owners somewhere down the line trained these equines to be this way - every time you're around horses, you are either leading or following. If you're following, who can blame the horse for taking the leadership position.. Retraining the owners is the hard part.
I agree with the no patting, that seemed a bit hard. I usually go with either scritches as that is pleasant for them.
Nice job with the advice to these owners. Nice little pony, just needs his manners adjusted. The great part about this is if that young girl follows through with setting the boundries with this pony it will be a great life skill for her that can never be taken.
Don’t ever change these videos. It’s so refreshing to see all that happens. The conversations and chats. The countryside and the way you teach and talk about the way a horse learns…. In muddy paddocks where real life happens. No slick edited videos, no fancy dress…. Trackies and Wellies. Love it.
Definitely don’t change.
The pony relaxed and put his head down in less than a minute of Steve correcting him at around the 7 minute mark, amazingly.
Thank you so much for including the detail of 2eyes away before putting grain down!!
I had a pony when my children were small. Every time I tried to put a saddle on him he would fake a leg injury.
He would limp until I put the saddle back. Then he was fine. He didn’t like children.
Very smart little fella!
😆 lol! I used to ride my friends horse. She'd hold her breath when saddling her. Then both the saddle and I would slide off!
@@janebailey8032 lol 😂 How funny!!
The quickest best training methods I've seen 👍
LOVE THIS- NO WORRIES ABOUT LENGTH OF VID- KEEP THEM COMING!!
Bless your loving kindness to this creature.
Your video format is really good - to-the point explanation then the visual/actual work.
The balance is excellent.
Steve, just an FYI. I actually look for the longer videos. I don't own a horse, but have always loved to watch them. Spent some time at the track when I was young. I just love horses. I have a bit of insomnia, and with my alone hours I watch your videos. They calm me, because you're calm and kind with the horses. The longer the better. I've learned lots. They don't put me to sleep, but make my time more pleasant. Thank you.
I love Steve's methods. Just makes you realise we need to be in the moment with our horses from the time they see us coming. Beautiful work. 🙏🙏🙏
Love your videos. Prefer the longer ones with nothing cut so I can see the continuous flow of the exercises.
Don't shorten your videos, please! I enjoy every minute, and always learn so much!
I love how well you explain horse body language to the owners and what to look for so they can have the start of the tools they'll need to continue training. I also really appreciate that you don't cut anything out in your videos so you can demonstrate the problems of these horses and how you go about correcting them from the beginning to end. It helps immensely. Keep up the amazing work!
Never worry about a long video! The longer the better as far as I am concerned. There is so much information to learn. Anyone who loves horses will love to watch the progress you make, and the difference in the horses after you work with them. Thank you again.
I agree. I like the long videos! It means more when watching the behavior Steve's seeking come to fruition.
My first pony was a pretty bad nipper. She taught me so much about body language, kind assertiveness, and confidence in my ability to stay calm.
My now 34 yr old mare had me cowering around her because of her aggression when I got her as a young horse. I stumbled upon natural horsemanship in the 90’s which saved from almost selling her. My current younger horse was also an aggressive nipper and hyper sensitive bully in different ways. These two have taught me so much. Thanks to watching many horse trainers on RUclips and picking up fabulous tips I have come really far with my newer horse too. Steve really short cuts the process while also being incredibly low key at the same time. He seems to have distilled things down to a few principles. What a master!
Hi! I have to tell you I love your videos and I don’t even own a horse! I’m fascinated by how you get thru to horses ! It’s a beautiful thing!!!
What I like about your videos is that it shows you that you can deal with a horse’s problems. It is reassuring that way and it brings one a sense of peace being around a horse.
Your videos are incredibly helpful, please don’t shorten them, the way you explain things is so easy to understand and makes absolute sense.
Nice job. He is sure a nice pony. Sometimes they get frustrated when they don't have strong leadership and start getting unruly. I like how you communicate with him. You could pass as a West Texan! If you had a Stenson.
I like the long videos. They are so informative. Please keep doing them.
Great session. Loved how you went quickly to this situation hope this is a clear lessons to parents. Ponies can become cheeky/then dangerous so quickly. This little girl has probable learned the most important lesson of her horsemanship and will go on to have many happy and safe pony days ❤
Long videos are great! The more info the better. I'm here to learn and I want all the reasons why you do things and what the horses behaviors mean. Don't apologize for lengthy videos! 😁
You're always spot on in reading the horses....love your videos!!!!
Don’t worry about long your videos are. I want to see it all. It’s fascinating.
Absolutely! Every minute is fascinating! We want to see all of it and watch it come to fruition!!!
Love Tom Dorrance, "True Unity" is an immense volume of knowledge. Thank you for this great "little" video.
Great videos ..Ive learned loads and now have a different cob..My friends cant believe its Angus..
Im having a great time learning this .
Thankyou Steve and Charlotte
I’m not a horsey person but I love to watch your work. I’m a dog person and I foster, I think I can use some of your behaviours with dogs too
Long videos are just fine. I've been watching scam-busters and they do videos of 4-6 hours. Keeping those scammers on the phone to protect others.
Yours are more positive, and I do love learning the fine tuning. I used a dog trainers technique on my horse long time ago after my brother handfed the horse. Horse got quite nasty with ears back, so I made him get ears up before feeding from bucket. Thank you for your amazing knowledge. What a journey you've had!!
Horses don't want to be bothered while they're eating. This could Accelerate its bad behaviour. He treats them like he would another horse . You did a great job!
Lovely pony.
I love the longer videos. I can learn so much!
Love your work. Keep teaching the people and the horses
This man is really good. It’s amazing and Beautiful no matter how much you know there is always… ALWAYS more to learn.
A lovely video and.... no not too long. Just right. Thanks Steve...
You are truly wonderful!!
Came across your fb page the other day and have now watched loads of your vids. Loved watching and learnt so much from them - you're bloody brilliant! Can't wait to see more 👍
Same here. I love watching them.
Me too
At 7:19 when you'd haltered him and went to pick-up the lead, I got a huge shot of adrenaline because he clearly wanted to bite at that moment and I thought he was going to tag you. Had you brought a nervous energy, he probably would have. You were very calm and confident. It was nice to see the pony gain some of that calm confidence, too.
It is so amazing how the horses change immediately when they know that someone that knows has the rope now!
Now I have that Duran Duran song stuck in my head!
Omg lol Steve comes in and in 10 minutes it's a different pony. It really is all about energy and being firm but not frustrated or angry which ofcourse is hard for alot of people when they have no training and have been dealing with bad behaviors. Anyone can own or even ride a horse but there's alot more to it then just taking care of its needs and having good riding form. They are so intelligent
I love this video. It wasn’t too long at all. It was made a year ago. Very nice pony.
you explain everything in a way that we 'get it'. What you are doing is not boring; the videos are not long. They are perfect!
As others have said, please don't shorten the videos because as you've said that's where the magic happens. I train dogs and your lessons in space management translate perfectly to dogs as well. Dog training videos don't explain the space management but I can now see what the trainer is doing and why the dog's behavior completely changes with them vs the owner. I've started watching the dogs feet really specifically, and as you say, the littlest things are the biggest things.
Brilliant. Gonna try that with pony at community farm. He nips, bites,his ears are usually back, he will spin his ass to you and kick you with both feet, both in the field and stable. Usually getting you pinned against a wall or gate before he boots you but could do it in middle of field too.
Let us know how you progress! I know I am very interested! And good luck to you in implementing Steve’s methods.
Good luck to you! Be careful!
You are such a wonderful mentor to all these people online watching your videos. Even me, a non-horse person but an animal person, though I grew up with horses and my sister is a true horsewomen. Thanks for sharing your skill, wisdom and calm.
They are so fortunate to have you local! Please, don’t ever try to make your videos shorter, your subscribers (well, this one anyway) want to see the whole transformation! It’s so easy to miss some of the interactions, we all need to see it over & over. It’s also difficult to catch everything when you’re watching on video & not there to feel the energy. Keep doing what you’re doing!!
Fantastic Video. We have a 10 month old Gypsy Vanner Cross Paint . You gave us simple things to remember so we can actually do them in the moment . Yay !
How fortunate to own such a lovely horse.
Wonderful videos but just a suggestion, Steve needs a clip on microphone so we can hear him better and the wind less.
Love ur videos,so clear and easy to understand,even for me when english is not my first language.I Learn alot :)
Very smart little horse.
What would you tell someone who admires what you do if they want to start working with horses? How would I get involved other than just cleaning and I’m not complaining because I even enjoy that part as well. I just love being near them.
Steve you are a Godsend🙏💪💝💪🙏👍
Just found your videos Big ??? Why does he need hard food if hes not in work! let alone hard work?? Good hay and grass is all he should need ,bucket feeding healthy ponies is really just a cause of problems,,you obviously have a lot of influence with yr followers ,for good reason , pahaps you could talk about overfeeding horses and ponies hard food when they are not really working or underweight,,
love yr work ,,65yrs of horsey life,and still learning ,and i have just got a new young mare,,she is half quarter horse half paint,,as i know full quarters to be a bit sharper ,and I'm looking calm and clever,im in spain ,,so as a 4yrs old she had some spanish experiences, so i have not tied her up ,she easily learnt to deal with her fears,by choosing to stand ,,
Ill tie her later when shes forgotten about her fears and has new responses ingrained ,
I would love to put the process on film but its super difficult as i,m solo in the mountains , so great respect for the work you do to film and post,🥴🤣 also that you can keep the horse focused and keep conversation with on lookers ,alone with the horse is Much easier..cos your in the zone with just the horse ,,so many things you do that are so simple but are so unenglish,,but are so useful ,,i hope i can follow you with your new horse ,,as im worried my new pony learns so quick i,ll need to raise my game ,and learn some new stuff to teach her🤣🐎🦅🪶🌄but most of all thankyou for helping the horses find their feet in the confusing world of humans, 🦅🐎🪶🤢🐴👌
Good luck with your new mare!
The little pony looked sad when you first backed him in his stable...Then he stood and thought...
While you're undoing the rug breast straps,he looked like he was worried about being pinched( so maybe that's happened in the past).(previous owners/handers?)
Smart one..learns fast..:-)..
Looking happier quickly..
This is really a super video! I highly recommend it for any horse person! And btw, go ahead and put back in the edits! I would rather see the whole thing to not get discouraged when it all doesn’t go perfectly. I do t care if it’s an hour and a half, I’ll go make a drink!😊
Oh this made such logical common sense but I did not understand .....now our old mare is gone and she was known for being so naughty! I knew she was not all bad just wish I had this knowledge it would have made our relationship so much better.Thank you so much for your sharing your knowledge......
👍very interesting thank you. 😀
Well I learned stuff…….and I’m 74 and no longer have horses :). Thanks.
Throughout my lifetime, I have found that generally people don’t want the truth. I am not a horse person and I watch all your videos. You don’t realize, that you already have a degree in psychology, equine and human! Don’t worry about not being able to remember peoples names or all the un-important facts in the world; it’s your lot in life that you were meant to work with horse’s minds; and all you need is horse language. You have the aura; or the "it factor" of your profession. You’ve been to America enough times to know our favorite saying is; "fluff them; if they can’t take a joke"! 👍😁
I loved this ❤ thank you niki 😊
You do a awesome job 😜
Please don't cut or shorten your videos too much, I like to watch the whole gradual progression of the transformation of the horse, and if people think it is too long for them then they can scroll forward :)
Thank you Mr. Young🙏🫀🙏
I have a question. I apologize if you've addressed this and I missed it.
What is your position on horses using one as a scratching post?
Rubbing their face on a person?
I've been one.
A few hours ago actually.
Specifically:
• They've never come into me/up to me solely for this purpose.
• It's usually their eye area/forehead.
• I'm 5'. Short.
• I've never interpreted it as aggressive.
• Mainly occurs when grooming... Pre/post bridling.
• Occurs occasionally when on the ground.
Happy Saturday All!
Super, thank you Steve !
Love your videos
great method for creating a dull horse who hates work and humans. that first "firm" where you made him back up was not aggression or dominance, he was curious, he was trying to smell you, and you stepped back which invited him in, he took a step and you got aggressive and backed him up. now he's wary of you and worried that you'll freak out again. so you punished curiosity, he realized you were a human who freaks out at him for no reason, now hes submissive and no longer curious about you. A great little machine to tug around if thats what you want.
A horse stepping towards you is not dominance or aggression in of itself, you have to look at body language and context as well. When you were trying to lower his head, you actually pulled him off balance which made him put out a foot to catch himself, again, not dominance or aggression.
The whole time you are talking to the family, when he looks away you tug his head to bring his attention back to you, or to shape him, I'm not sure. So, you constantly tug him towards you, not letting him look at the thing off to the left he wants to look at, so he tries to engage with you and you wave him off. What is he supposed to do? Stand there like a post? He's not allowed to look at or smell you, and he's not allowed to turn away. Very silly.
Please do your own video & show us how you do it better.
These ponies are not dangerous- the people handling them are and should not be around horses. Ridiculous!!! Thanks for what you do. Edit to add good video- very clear and I’m sure very helpful to many.
My opinion is that this pony is not aggressive. I think he had psychic problems and do not know how to show it. I think it's not always the horse with problems it's often a problem with the owners and how they treat them
Thank you for sharing.🐴
I live in New Zealand and I'm not sure what a section 'C' or 'D' horse is. I don't think we have categories like that here?
They are Welsh pony categories. You have them in NZ.
@@dotwillcoxson5352 Cool. Thanks for the information!
So often im wondering why people call nice horses AGRESSIVE !!??
This one is so gentle. You probably never had a real agressive horse.
Because most of us humans have never learned the language of horses. We humans have such a different way of interpreting behavior.
What would be seen as kind and inviting in human to human interactions is seen as actually submissive signaling to horses… and they like and need a strong leader for their survival instinct to stay calm.
Firm, clear, but not aggressive guidance and boundaries is what they want… and I believe in different ways, so do our own children!
And if you missed the first clips of the pony almost biting the owner, then go back and see the flat pinned ears and aggressive stance of this pony. Let to continue, this pony would likely have had a really unfortunate interaction with the humans.
Having trouble hearing their questions and comments to you Steve, i think if we could hear their thoughts your answers would be clearer to us- sometimes i have to figure out the question you are answering andi know im not the only one ;)
Tanya, maybe you can repeat the question for us all and then Steve can answer it?
Ears,nose & toes... X
Did any of the demonstrations and clinics you attended have the instructor miked up? What you have to say is too valuable to have to strain to hear it. Please
Thank you for sharing.
When you give horses licks while you’re working with them , how do you decide which horses it’s ok to do that with without losing their respect?
one other thing these people could do is TURN OFF their effing music and instead use their senses to actually tune in to their horse
I have viewed many of your videos. Often you will comment around the length the video posted. Something to remember is; when the content has true value the length is part of the treasure.
I don't mind the long videos. I would think people would get frustrated with their horse if they were cut down for time sake if the owner didn't get quick results.