I read a great article about how horses have no say when their life changes whether through sale or relocation. They have no choice in the loss of home, herd mates , partners , feed and training . Yet we expect complete acceptance from these sentient beings with no reaction. Thank you Steve for helping us acknowledge issues and create a new partnership and to hear their cries for help.
Patti, that was a very good way of descibing what a horse goes through. Makes me wish someone would write a song with a video about the life's journey of a horse to help us better connect.
Very apt observation! I had some serious life changes myself quite a few years ago, and had to make so many difficult decisions...long distance move and all. I was so worried about the fate of my horse and the effect the move would have on him: climate was an issue (from Florida to Ohio), losing his herd mates and familiar sights, sounds, feed, fields...just everything. I was beside myself at the thought of selling him to a stranger, but God answered my prayers and I gifted him to my trainer (who also ran the boarding stable) for use as a school horse. She had already been using him for that and the only adjustment he ended up making was my absence. So one adjustment vs many. Subsequent reports and pictures of Sam confirmed to me I had made the right decsion for him. My friends and family thought I was nuts to be so concerned about all these issues because they just saw him as an animal without acknowledging him as a sentient being.
Your so right. I remember a woman on a forum was trying to rehome her dog due to a change in her circumstances. It was an equestrian forum and everyone was bullying her and saying how dreadful she was. Personally I thought that she was doing the responsible thing and it was actually breaking her heart to do it. So I defended her and they all attacked me too. So the comment I mad was “I bet loads of you have sold horses”. Some shut up but a lot said it’s not the same thing at all. Of course it is, a horse is a herd animal just as a dog is a pack animal. They all need to feel safe secure and familiar so a move must be terrifying for them.
I agree, often a horse, displays aggression there's a reason behind it. Purchasing an animal which displays these problems need experienced horse whisperers and an owner prepared to put the money, time, compassion and empathy into helping it. 👍
Steve, you have saved this horse's life, and quite possibly saved some humans from harm. He is a smart animal, and handsome, with beautiful movement, but so powerful in his attitude. You show us how to be a leader to a horse. I have learned invaluable wisdom watching your videos. A horse won't take just anyone as a leader, especially a confident horse like this one...obviously, it is the human who needs training as well as the horse. Thanks, great instructional video!!
I wonder if that horse was abused in transit and decided all these new humans are dangerous and have to be fought. He lost his trust and didn't want to give over control after that. Steve was able to take back control and the horse then realized he was still safe even with Steve in control and not being abused so he got some of his trust back. Hopefully over time he'll keep gaining that trust and stop thinking he has to be the tough guy to survive.
That is so true your horse has to know you like you want him to do good job boy. Patients. I CANT SAY THAT ENOUGH PATIENTS. ❤❤ AND LOTS OF ❤LOVE. I AM 63 I THINK MY MOM HAD ME ON BACK OF A HORSE LOL. NO REALLY EVERY SINCE I CAN REMEMBER I HAVE BEEN IN A SADDLE 1 I SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN. WHOLE HORSE OF DIFFERENT COLOR SO TO SPEAK. BUT DONT GIVE UP ON YOUR BUDDY, A GOOD TRAINER IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
This horse wants your approval and your soft pat on his face so much he’ll do what it takes. How does that happen? He wants you to talk to him, too. I know nothing about horses except they have amazing feelings. I hope you can give him back to his owner as a calm young animal capable of becoming a friend. Bless you Steve for taking this project. And bless this family for not giving up on him.
He may not have trauma. He just felt insecure because there were no rules or he couldn't find the herd boss. When that's not clear the horse has to take on the leadership role in its confined context. He has then no where to run free so tries to fight his way out.
@@trumpetshit Trauma (nonphysical) is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. What you are describing would qualify, particularly with a young and fearful horse. Please don’t get hung up on terms. The idea is what matters. 💜
Amazing video. Perhaps the most difficult thing for humans is emotional consistency. You are never angry with horses. That's KEY. Your skill has become instinctive. It's positive. It's beautiful. It's harmony. I'm sorry that financially I'm 'fighting'. If I were better off I would be a silent investor Steve. You and your family do so much good. Thank you.
Perhaps the big time dressage training stable in Germany used harsh or cruel training methods and this horse couldn't cope with it. So he decided instead to "protect himself" (in his mind) by becoming aggressive to humans generally. His early and first experience with humans maybe showed they meant to harm him, so he feels he has to get in first to defend himself.
Couldn't agree more. Horses remember everything from wienlings on. The trust, respect, love or sadly the abuse, but with patience and love they can change. He's a beauty! The owners usually are the ones that need training!😊
I had a horse like that she was extremely dangerous and I was fortunate to come across some westernriders who knew about natural horsemanship and knew a person teaching it. Yes it changed my horse in a few hours and change me forever.
I wonder if this horse has some metabolic issues? He's quite plump, so maybe just overfed, but both can lead to some behavior issues. I would have some hormone testing done on him to make sure (even an exam for an undescended testicle if he has been gelded). Might explain some of his issues. Steve, you did excellent work with him regardless and hopefully he can be saved, as he is a beautiful horse.
Some horses just aren't the right fit for us. - this may be the case here where she's taken on more horse than she can cope with . Steve does a wonderful job moving this horse but he is already in the habit of disrespecting Andrea . Only she can decide if this horse is worth her time , effort and potential injury to herself and others to continue with . No shame in moving on from this animal and learning from it . Great educational value in the video Steve .
As always with Steve's great videos it's as much about training the owner as the horse. I hope Andrea can continue to overcome her fear after such a bad beginning and be the friendly but firm herd leader that this horse needs. There were many helpful tips included. It would also be nice to get an update if she provides one to Steve.
Horses can know and understand fear and this young lady needs to get a handle on ger horse one should not have to state just put this horse down no need for this ....work with this horse good Luck 💕
I love your work Steve I have a but....I've ridden all my life.....I wouldn't trust that horse.....I didnt see any fear I saw a horse hell bent on haveing his way......I would worry that as soon as he has a softer rider the aggression will be back
The leading to driving exercise is really great. If you think about it, you're covering all the bases of how other horses would move this horse within a herd. The lead mare will lead the others to the best food and water sources. The stallion in the herd will drive the horses away from threats or other stallions. So by alternating those two exercises, you're showing him that you ARE both his lead mare and his stallion. And when he realizes that, he can sigh in relief and not feel so much stress and fear of having to take on those positions himself. I have been training for 30 years now, and from one trainer to another, I have to say that I love your channel. It's funny how most problems that people have with horses truly can be fixed with just a dozen or so perfectly executed exercises.
I did this kind of work before I got cancer. It is not just about setting firm boundaries. You have to teach the person how to communicate the way horses do. Subtle body language has meaning in both directions. SOMEONE has to be the responsible leader so the herd can graze and rest in peace. When you are on duty, the horse can relax into himself. Horses seek to relieve stress quickly because it makes them vulnerable. An insecure aggressive is desperate for control, be it theirs or yours. Leadership gestures , even small ones, communicate that you are on duty and they relax and follow your maternal ( lead mare) dominance. Seeing when a break is called for is important to give them time to process the experience. They really do love you and turn to you for the comfort and intimacy that they may have never had, but need to feel whole.
Thank you for helping this horse owner. Some people are don't understand the horse and treat them badly and then the horse speaks up. They need to respect them, not put all kinds of contraptions on them, and pull their mouths. My horse is my friend. She is not my slave.
I just think you're amazing when you work with horses. I see the change in their demeanor and what a blessing you are to people and horses in need. I'm so glad you chose this profession. You also chose a perfect match as your wife. You both bounce off each other and I'm sure you're both fun to be around. Have a great day. 🙂
Before these Dressage people mount a horse they need to be taught how to handle the animal properly. They are lovely to watch as they are mounted and going through all the fancy moves but when it comes time to really understand the language of the horse they are sadly lacking. The most misbehaved and misunderstood horses have been tacked up for English and dressage in my humble opinion. Learn some western showmanship and you’ll be miles ahead of everyone else.
Absolutely agree! I sold an been there done that Quarter horse. They thought he was too chilled and said they wanted to draw blood. My reply was, take ever ounce outta him, you wont find anything, I pride myself on building a solid minded horse. The people still have him after 20 yrs.
He was such an interesting horse. He never pinned his ears, nor got that wide eyed terror look when he was being aggressive. He is very mouthy, letting his communication happen with his lips and teeth depending upon what he wants to convey, as well as dominating through being physically pushy. It really seems as if he was trying to be the leader and just teach the humans, then escalating because they just weren’t learning. He was not capable of realizing that what another horse would handle is injurious to the human. I’m so glad you helped them! I think he is not at all a bad natured horse: just naturally dominant, plus curious, intelligent, and energetic. And he has a lovely floaty trot! Bet he is a joy to ride! I hope the owners now have a wonderful relationship with him. You taught them the skills to deal with any testing he does in the future.
You do have a point here. It’s true, he didn’t exhibit the ear pinning that so often give a clue to the horse’s fear and aggression. Makes me wonder if this horse was orphaned at a young age, as bottle fed/hand reared foals often grow up to be dangerous. They haven’t had basic manners taught to them by their moms.
@@laraemitchell9064 Yes! My instinct was that he learned to disrespect humans as a baby or very young horse. He was bolshy and pushy and completely disrespectful around the woman owner. ..Very likely he was given a tranquilliser when they went to view him. Steve's body language is very upright, 'Still' strong, and calm.
I'm amazed. My opinion, you saved lives. Saved the horse & owners. Impressed with how you got the horse to respond and how the owner responded to a horse that had hurt her & her husband. Well done by all. Thank you so much for sharing.
I am simply amazed. I am not a trainer, but I have spent cherished time with horses, and truly love them. My first thought of this magnificent horse was that had been taken out of his environment, and he felt like there was no leader with confidence to make him feel secure. His behavior was a type of fear response, I thought. Right or wrong, I sat mesurmized as he slowly responded positively to your patient, confident, yet firm directions, then finally accepting praise, and showing submission. My hat is off to the owner who had been bullied by him. She was willing to give him a chance once she saw a glimpse of the gentleman he could be. Wow. I pray she has continued success with him, he looks like a champion! This is an unforgettable video, thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything you do. Well done to Andrea for persisting with her horse in this initially frightening situation. It's so heartening to see the difference you've made to both the horse and rider
respect is earned. this slave driving woman does not deserve any respect for the disgusting way she has handled her horse. woman does not deserve to own one if all she can think of doing is using the horse as a chair. tragic to watch. the horse is not 'attacking' anyone. the horse is reacting in a flight or fight mode and is panicking from the rough way it is being oppressed and pressurized into slavery. people in this video dont know anything about horses.
I've been with horses for first 25 of my life,& met some aggressive horses 🐴 & seen some horrible things people did to punish these horses 🐴,cos in them days there wasn't people like you Steve,i do miss horses 🐎 & im so pleased there are people out there who works with these horses,he is a beauty of a horse 🐎 with a massive attitude,but good on you Steve for being patient understanding,& you saved this horse life,🐎🐴🐎🐴❤️💙🥰
I haven’t watched it all yet but, we’ll help pay for your covered round school. I’m sure we could all stump up a bit as a thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and the fact we are all fond of the whole family.
Wonderful as always. Steve’s skill is so apparent…. He is always alert with these dangerous horses and such changes he makes. As for the owner… Steve confirmed the quality of the breeding but safety has to be number one especially if there are children about. ❤
I forget who said it but the phrase, "with horses, if you're not in control, you're out of control." This video of yours Steve, shows that & more. How it can change in a flash if not paying attention & be a disaster. Animals can size us up in a glance, in ways we're often not aware of. Steve does an impressive job of continually being in control, with this out of control horse. If one were to be unaware even for a moment, I can see where it easily might go bad. Thanks to all of you for braving the downpour!
Horrendous attacks! I once came across a horse as aggressive as this chap due to intensive, strict training! Thank goodness for the relief and understanding that you have given him. I bet he turns out to be a diamond! ❣️
Wow, this was an amazing vlog. I would love to hear how Andrea progresses. My heart went out to her. Horse bites can be incredibly dangerous, as well as painful. I have had my neck bitten & the horse held on. My life flashed. I do hope all progresses well & that they develop a safe, strong & happy relationship for years to come🙏
This was amazing, though having been following you for a while, I wasn’t THAT surprised. I am a bit surprised that you got close to this horse without a helmet. At least initially. He is a beautiful horse and reminds me very much of a big dark thoroughbred I helped care for at a racetrack. That horse had some issues that we came to understand, and I must say, we had more success with him than anyone in the past did. He was magnificent! Thank you, Steve, for what you accomplish with helping horses and their people. I have learned so much from you. I surely wish I’d had some of this information 40 years ago. 🙏💚💚💚 PS whatever you’ve done with the audio and microphones has really helped! This video was extra easy to hear what you were saying! 🙏
Steve you are a master of your art. I’m interest what you say about his tail. He moves it the whole time, even when his head are down. Thank you for sharing.
Ya i noticed that too...i wonder what he'd say as well. It's peculiar bc it's winter and no flies are around. He is young so maybe it's a release of excess energy? Usually when my Tweed swishes her tail, she's saying to me, you are too close. Sometimes she waps me in the face with her tail haha. I have a quiet nin verbal conversation with her and she stops but this horse's tail is constantly moving. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Maybe bc the horse's attention is focused on him, he's moving his tail so nobody, horse or human, walks up on him behind him bc he can't focus on what's behind him...they are flight or fight animals. That makes the most sense to me. What are your thoughts-guesses?
Not a horse, a cat! Henry does the same thing with his “swooshing tail!”Sometimes it means the same thing! Other times,I think he just wants to see if I can move fast enough not to step on the “swooshing tail” and make him cry out in pain.🐱😄 Then I feel really bad! 😧
I think I have now seen a horse with ADHD 😂. That tail that never stops, the constant looking away. Even when he looked at you, the ears constantly scanning. He really needed that structure- These are the rules. This is what I need to do. You're like the Supernanny for horses. In all seriousness, I learn so much from you
Lol...yes, that is apt. That's the thing when you breed horses to be competitive. They want to be the leader. It is partially genetic and partially that their dams teach them their place in the herd. There was a guy who bought yearlings as race prospects. He told me he would look at the mares when they were in foal. And write down who the lead mare was in each paddock. He'd come back after they'd foaled and write down which mares were still lead mares with a foal at side. Then he'd visit the weanlings and yearlings. If as a weanling and yearling the lead mare's foal was the lead horse in their paddock, those are the ones he'd buy. Although there are some kind, gentle stakes horses, there are a lot more that are aggressive and difficult. Some Thoroughbed stallions are downright lethal. At the track, the best horse is stabled next to the office/tack room. Then the next best horse and so on. That way you're continually walking by the most valuable horse to make sure they're ok. I'll never forget the first race barn I visited as a little girl. The #1 horse had hot wires running across the door to keep him from grabbing people who got too close. We weren't allowed to go near the #1 or #2 horses as they were dangerous. But we helped feed the rest of the barn, sometimes going in with certain horses. I would drag the feed dish in because I was too little to lift it. For years I bred racing prospects. The downside to that is that 3 out of my current 4 horses are their descendants and all of them want to be alpha horse. And the last one also wanted to until a younger horse turned on him. The young horse was born into a herd where he was the lead horse and there was a lead mare. Now I need to restart him (in his 20s) to calm him down. He is traumatized by how aggressively he lost his place in that herd. Does anyone else wonder if the trainer wherever that horse was first shipped was scared of it. I suspect the trainer couldn't handle this horse because what trainer sends a horse home to become better at being handled? The owner needs to not give this horse too much time between sessions. I know from experience that if you don't keep lessons fresh in a dominant horse's mind, you'll end up having to retrain them again to respect your space.
Years ago I had an experience with a dressage horse when i used to ride a lot. I was taking him back to his field and he started to run around me. I didn't know what to do and I only wish I'd had a video like this to watch at the time. What a fantastic example of how to cope with horses like this. There's a lot more to my story but it's too long to tell here. You and Tania are an awesome couple and I love the care and attention you bring with you to every situation. Thanks. (I don't have any contact with horses any more sadly)
I can’t tell you how much respect I have for both you and Tanya, for the dedication you have to go and at least try and reach a horse that others would regard as ‘too far gone’. It’s so heart warming to see a horse relax once they finally find the leadership and trust they need. I truly hope, for both this horse and owner, that they manage to build on your work and find a relationship that will serve them both well and allow them to thrive.
I used to see this all the time with horses that my boss imported from Germany and Holland to sell on in the UK. You need to remember that these performance horses aren’t treated like horses over there, not like how we typically treat them over here as our “pets” first and foremost. They come from huge yards where they literally don’t ever get turned out in a paddock, they don’t get to interact with other horses, they don’t have that one person to build a relationship with. Their routines are so regimented and it never changes for them. They get fed on a morning, they go on the horse walker for a couple hours, they get brought off the walker to be ridden, then they get put back in their stable and to bed until the following day where the routine begins all over again EXACTLY the same EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! They aren’t treated like horses, they’re purely an asset, a tool, an investment. They don’t get interacted with on a personal level as there are so many people that work on these yards and they don’t get the chance to spend time building a relationship with each horse. There’s one person that only does feeds, a different person for rug changes, another one for putting them on the walker, multiple grooms that ride them each day, so the horses just never get any bonding time with just one or two people. Then when they arrive here to the UK their whole world is transformed and it just overwhelms them and blows their mind because the one thing they’ve always had in life, their routine, is suddenly gone and they honestly don’t know what to do with themselves without that structure of knowing what’s coming next as part of their daily life. The freedom of being turned out in a paddock, no hustle and bustle of a yard with dozens and dozens of horses, no horse walker, only one or two people handling them and trying to spend time with them instead of a whole team of different grooms each day that only interact with them to change rugs, ride and feed. A lot of them just find it really difficult to adjust to the way we typically treat our horses over here, and sadly a lot of them need that strict routine and aren’t suitable to be anywhere except on a busy competition yard with their daily structure being pretty much the same day in and day out. So so many of the horses I worked with would end up coming back because they just weren’t suited to life with just their one special human despite them being treated so well and absolutely adored by their new owner, they just couldn’t adjust to a quiet and peaceful life on a private yard. They’d come undone without their regimented routine and it’s like they were wild, they just didn’t know how to be a horse. My dressage horse came from Holland and the first time I turned him out on grass he literally stood there for 10 minutes shaking with fear. He didn’t know what to do with himself. It took him over a week to put his head and nibble at the grass. He’d just stand at the gate looking miserable while my other horse went off to graze. We always laughed at the fact he didn’t know how to groom another horse, and my other horse bless her would end up missing huge clumps of her mane because they’d groom each other and he just wouldn’t have a clue how to do it, so he just grabbed big bits of her hair in an attempt to copy what she was doing to him, but he was so rough with it, it was sad in a way but we couldn’t help but laugh at him 🙈 He’s the only horse I knew that was happier staying in his stable alone when the rest of the yard was all turned out in the field. Most horses would have a melt down if the rest of the yard got turned out and they were left in on their own in the stable, especially if their field mate had gone out without them. My advice would be to get a routine established first so that he knows what his day will consist of and stick to it for a few months before slowly changing or introducing small parts of his routine. He needs to know after being fed comes paddock time, after that comes work in the arena, then a grooming session etc….. He will be so anxious over the fact he doesn’t know what’s going to happen next in his day and it’s that unknown aspect that has him confused and acting out. I really hope they find progress with this horse as he’s lovely and I’ve seen this so many times with imported horses sadly :(
TY for your astute insight. I was a polo farrier and their ponies are never coddled, given carrots or treated as a pet. It’s not that they abused them, but they simply were working horses. It took me a bit to get used to it as I came from the hunter jumper world where they are treated as beloved family members. I think one can re-educate their horse, but it takes time and the right approach.
@@ravenmoon1165 yeah I totally agree, they were never “mistreated” as such, they didn’t get beaten to a pulp or handled roughly, they got the best quality feed and haylage, big fluffy bedding and correctly fitting tack. They just didn’t get to have a relationship with one or two people due to these barns having soooo many horses and in turn a huge number of staff that would do one aspect of their daily routine. When I went to view the horse I ended up buying, I asked the groom that was racking him up for me what his personality was like. She said he has no stable vices and is very well behaved. She couldn’t tell me if he was sweet, a bit cheeky, likes to have cuddles, enjoyed carrots over apples (in fact he couldn’t eat an apple, he didn’t know how to bite into it to get a chunk, I always had to chop them up into little pieces for him). For the first month I had him I actually got worried there was something wrong with him because he’d just stand in one spot in the stable and in the paddock and look miserable. Everyone on my yard would describe him as boring, because he just didn’t do anything either under saddle or in his own free time. He was just kinda there, nondescript, no character or personality. It took a good 6 months before he settled and we started to see the real him, and I’m so glad I kept him as he became my horse of a lifetime, the sweetest horse I’d ever met. A little sensitive at times like when he rolled in the arena once and got sand in his eye, he screamed and screamed until I heard him and went running over thinking he was being attacked. Nope, just some sand in his eye and he got scared that he couldn’t see out of it😂😂 let me clean it out and was perfectly fine then. He loved a pink bandage on his leg if he was feeling poorly😂 His vet would always bring pink bandages on call outs and even if he didn’t require a bandage the vet would still put one on him as he’d instantly cheer up with it. My mum would be fine handling him and I never had to worry about her getting injured with him. We’d even put him on the lorry and take him with us to shows if my other horse was the only one competing that day. We’d have to put a little plait in his mane and let him wear the fancy travelling rugs otherwise he’d feel left out and sulk for days. I know I sound completely crazy, but that’s how it was with him. He just always wanted to be involved and around us and he’d genuinely sulk and not eat for a day or two if he wasn’t included in things I was doing with my other horse. He was an absolute dream to handle and be around and I’ll never find another like him. I was and still am devastated when we lost him a few years ago when he was 21. A funny story about finding him a farrier actually, when he first had his feet done over here in the UK he couldn’t walk. In Holland they have very lightweight shoes on them and the shoes they use over here were too heavy for him and he just refused to walk🤣🤣 We eventually found a lovely guy that custom made him aluminium shoes like what they use on racehorses. The difference was insane after the first time he fitted them. It felt like he’d grown 6 hands and was floating off the ground like a completely new horse. I miss him so much :(
I agree that this horse had a melt down. His world has changed. One of my rescued dogs has suffered such abuse that when I gave him a treat and a chew toy he didn't know what to do with it. Just sat there shaking. Now 2 yrs later he enjoys his milk bones and bacon treats.
@user-ht1wu6ym9v Years ago, my rescued German Shepherd, who was about a year old, also didn't know how to play either. We were lucky to have a friend who is a dog trainer and attended her classes for 1 1/2 years. We both learned so much and had lots of fun in the process. It made our life together possible and a real joy!! I really miss my dog, Ben! We had a little over 13 amazing years together. I was so lucky!!!❤
Steve & Tanya, I've loved horses all my life. You are so loving & caring to each & every one of them. Thank the heavens for your gift. Tanya you are such a wonderful sport, coworker & life partner. ❤
Hi Steve, Tanya. As always your attention to detail is second to none! You never waver from your process of providing passive leadership, which is so rewarding for the horse. Bless you for all the people you help, and all the inspiration you provide to everyone who watches your content.
Hard to understand how the horse could be "fine" when she looked at him before purchase - and then be so different when she got him home. He seemed to be OK after Steve worked with him - but - I don't know if I would trust him. GREAT JOB Tanya - continuing to film as the rain kept coming harder! What a trooper! Bless you guys.
Stressed from travelling and new environment, should have given him a few days in his new home to settle, not send him straight off to a trainer and then back again!
I love the safety ties! I worked at a guest ranch 30 years ago and a innocent rider tied a horse up wrong,it panicked,flew backwards and the tightness of the rope panicked her even more and she ended up breaking the post and flew backwards and ended up fatally injured 😔 She was the best horse we had and we were blessed to have had her ❤
I'm counting at least 3 lives saved here; the horse, the rider, and the rider's spouse. Thank you for putting yourself in harms way to see this situation brought to a point of hope instead of fear and danger~!
I think you have a gift Steve and I'm glad you put it to give use.I really hope this horse doesn't get euthanised because he is beautiful .Maybe the history with the present owner will always be there who knows .Fear clings to a person and it's very difficult then to move forward and maintain progress.Thankyou.
What a great video! Very educational and the lady is very courageous. It must have been very hard for her to be so assertive after that attack! Well done to her and of course well done to Steve for stepping up and saving this horse from being put down! Thank you so much for sharing this video on this channel! This horse and the lady will do very well in the future! In my humble opinion this horse shows great potential for the future! Thank you!
This is a fabulous video, thank you for teaching us all. I've had an 'aggressive' horse and it was all about consistency, calm, respect for each other and ultimately Trust. So lovely to see the change is this boy with you. Oh and our Ragdoll loves your videos too.
This broke my heart at the start of the video. What a transformation in his behaviour. I wish them both all the best in developing a great partnership. 😊xx
Such a great video. Well done Steve! You have to feel Such joy when the owners are so changed with hope. I love all your videos and get so excited when a new one comes out. Puts a big smile on my face!!!
I’m not a horse owner or rider but I love animals and to see how you helped this horse and owner was amazing. Has so many similarities with training dogs I think, teaching them boundaries and what is expected. Awesome, Andy UK
This horse may have been gelded late and has the tendency to bully. He has a bit of a crest. His tail never stops swishing a sign of impatience, but Steve does an excellent job of keeping his patience and making him do as he is asked without argument. Very nice looking horse with a lovely flowing trot. Well worth the perseverance.
Hey Steve from Australia, since my wife and I discovered your horsemanship video's we find ourselves hardly ever watching anything else. Your horse knowledge is amazing and hard to take ones eyes off. Please keep it up, look after yourselves and don't get yourselves hurt. You don't seem to have a swollen opinion of yourself like some others and that is really something different and refreshing. More power to you and yours. Regards Rob & Bronwyn Cohen.
I don't have a horse and don't really know anything about them but I did watch the entire video and I really enjoyed it. I learned some things myself. Thank you so much for posting it.
The most "Glad" video with respect to change needed. Ur such an artist with horses Steve- absolutely professionally amazing it shows. Spot on with the "parent" idea as some horses may have been pushed extremely hard way to early to remember they can now learn in peace at age 5. How sweet it is❤😊. Thank U.
Amazing job Steve! I hope the horse and rider are now on the right track. Also it's wonderful that the owner was able to attend the demonstration too. I have learnt so much from watching you and, although I may never get a horse myself, your method has helped me to build my very nervous dog's confidence with new situations on walks as she will not respond to treats when she is feeling nervous. When she is scared we take it slow and with gentle pressure and release through the lead and harness we are often able to continue on our walk now whereas before we always had to turn around and go home. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and thank you to Tanya and the rest of the family for filming and producing these videos. Love to all xx
That is very true with dogs..When they are afraid {Ot they are 'hunting'}Treats mean nothing to them. My Whippet is afraid of the vets, and went to be weighed, and was so trembly that she wouldn't initially take a treat. Ditto when 'hunting'.{Which she loves more than anything}.Treats mean nothing as the act of stalking squirrels is far more rewarding than a mere treat. Dogs and horses {and children!} are fairly similar in my limited experience. They all respond well to fair leadership.
@@Oakleaf700 You don't actually hunt squirrels do you?! Isn't that illegal?! What country are you in? The UK's native squirrels are only just getting reestablished there, after near extinction. Please stop where ever you are! The whole mentality behind hunting is an absolute sickness in people.
Gorgeous animal, absolutely stunning a fine breed with high intelligence My guess is he needs a cocky, confident owner with an ‘edge’ to be a success He needs someone with a strong, assertive personality, and of course lots and lots of experience Just my opinion 💕
Great video! I think you taught him "proper" respect for the two-legged and their boundaries in a way he wasn't quite used to, and he found it worked for him too. Which must be a bonus. Gorgeous horse! He does seem eager to learn. I hope he keeps improving and becomes the horse the owner wanted.
At the very end he pinned his ears. I suspect he cannot be trusted with her. When I first saw the horse I thought it looked pregnant. The swishing of the tail made me wonder about the vetting too. Probably nothing but I would be tempted to get my own vet to have a look at him. Steve makes the magic so seamless and easy. Nice to hear Tanya's voice even if it is a squeak of outrage at the rain.
❤❤❤ Hello Steve and Tanya! I watch your videos often and understand your technique in moving the horses feet and getting that space established with respect and consideration. When I watched this horse learn I was blown away. His attitude toward you completely changed! You changed his mind, his thinking, his brain! I know you do it every time, but this fellow was different in some way. When I saw him lunge, he was in heaven! 😊 Well done yet again. Much love from Big Sky Country, Montana. ❤❤❤
Love watching your videos! some real improvements in sound since earlier ones. Huge thanks for that!!! When you are straining to hear Steve in the older ones and Tania suddenly calls something out to Steve. it comes out at a much louder sound level and freaks me out of my skin ! Am 78 and afraid of horses but not ready to meet my Maker yet . The sound scares put me right up to Heaven’s gate! 😃. Absolutely love Steve’s massive kindness to client and horses alike. Love the maps you now show more often! Never-ever bothered by Steve pausing the video to explain something he thinks is important! So valuable! Thank you for your hard work and understand your insistance on positivity in the comments. Also love the updates on various horses. All together a fascinating watch every time! ❤️❤️❤️
Your videos are the closest I can get to horses these days due to allergies and the whole not walking thing. Love watching them and all of you. Thank you from Illinois, U.S.A.
Great video, even though a bit scary watching the attack. Dearly hope what you instilled in this beautiful horse can be carried through and built on. Andrea seems to have the commitment to achieve such, God bless her.
The rain lol. Well done. Another life changing video for both horse and owner. Beautiful to see a majestic horse given peace with humans. Thank you for a fabulous video guys.
Wonderful to watch you work Steve. I'm a dog person but I see so clearly how you read the subtleties of the horse and work with them to reinforce the behaviors you want. I really enjoyed your work with the horse.
I loved this video. I had horses most of my life. I am now horseless and older. I sure wish I had some of your valuable wisdom with problems I had in the past. The first bit of wisdom, is not to get angry. I have gotten angry. The other bit of wisdom is not to look at them in the eye. I have done that when correcting one. I must say, from little up, I was around amazing horsemen and horsewomen and great trainers. Of course I have seen quite a few of the opposite. You put it so well into words what to do. At the end of this video, she was getting it. She really was. He is a very nice horse. My daughter is a great horsewoman as well. I have told her about your videos. She now watches. We are in the states. Thank you for all that you do not only with horses and their owners.
I wish we could get him to partner with someone in the states so we could more easily buy his products. I'm sure it would be less expensive to ship them to a distributor here than pay shipping and customs for each order.
@@juliepowell1715 Yes, that would be a good location. There are also big events held in Oklahoma City regularly. Somewhere centrally located would be best for shipping products across the U.S.
Steve, I know little about horses, and you sir very much enlightened me. I actually came upon this video by accident, and was intrigued by the title, and thought "oh I need to see this mean horse".... Then watching you train him, and seeing how you understand them, was riveting. Judging by hearing that other trainer(s) recommended putting the horse down, and seeing what you did with this lucky animal, I'd say you're a blessing to horses and owners alike.
This is only my second video, but I cant tell you enough how impressed I am. The way Steve is able to get into these horses minds and show them what he expects in a way that is peaceful and respectful is extremely beautiful. These horses arent bad! Like he said, good and bad, right and wrong... it is a human judgement. To a horse, its all about what feels good to them. What feels safe. Steve's confidence and persistence is just... perfect.
Thank you Steve & Tanya for another great video. You have saved that horses life Steve. The horse looked so relaxed once it knew what was required of it. We so enjoy the turnaround once you have been with them. Love from New Zealand.
So hoping that it all works out well for the owner and the horse. You really put a lot in on that visit and it was great to see the horse respond so well. Thank you, a lot to pick up and put to good use. 😊
I don’t know much about horses but he seems to trust you after a bit of work and some “boundary work” it seems. You’re definitely right about him needing a leader. A guide for him.
Of course, coming from Germany, there is always the language difference plus voice intonation which could have helped confuse him. I just hope she is able to carry on with him. Another great video Steve.
I'm not a horsey person but I came across your channel about a yr ago. I was mesmerised at how you handle horses. This episode is especially great, I can't believe that is the same horse. I'm glad Amy is doing well Respect xx
Watching the clip of the horse attacking Andrea with her child right next to her looking up at her mom (I’m assuming the relationship) with innocence and confusion made me so sad. Thank you Steve for taking on this challenge. As a person who to this day is fearful of horses (bad childhood experience) I hate the thought of a horse, or any animal being destroyed. You really did save his life🙏🏼❤️
35:11 The look horse gave Andrea !! He gave strong eyes right on her when she was holding the gate. Confidence, Knowledge, Persistence, Consistency, Kindness... So powerful. Really a great video. Thank you from Washington state, U.S.A.
To see the initial change was amazing. To watch Andrea overcome her fright was even better. My first thought with the drastic change was that the horse was drugged. Hopefully, that was not the issue. I am very interested in following the outcome of this horses change. Once again, I enjoyed this video and learned something new. The raising of the head is for distance vision. Thank you.
Awesome, as usual. Love your Route 66 shirt! Americana at its best. As a teen in 1978, I bought an Arabian for endurance competition. He'd been spoiled and was just like this horse - way too much sass! After he cow-kicked me across the stall over the crinkling of a paper bag the first week we brought him home, I tied him and "sacked him out" with the lunch bag on the end of my lunge whip until he was calm and had stopped rearing, striking, and kicking at the bag - over 45 minutes. The next day, he was a different horse, and I never had a problem with him again. It's funny, I had no idea what I was doing, but it just seemed the right thing to do.
Another great job. I do feel for these owners when they purchase a horse. It’s like the old adage, you don’t know someone until you live with them. I guess that’s the same for getting a horse, especially from a person you don’t know. I need to ask a question. We are told that once a dog has attacked, it’s likely it will do it again. Could this be said of the horse, under certain circumstances? This horse has a lovely movement and I do hope she is able to completely get over her fear and able to trust the horse. Great job Steve.
Excellent work Steve, you are so well practiced in being crucially observant to the tiniest look or change in the horses body, that's what makes you so good at your job. 👍👌. We so underestimate the huge emotional stress caused by horses being sold and losing their home and family, I think it's especially hard on a strong, lead horse to suddenly lose all they know and that fear then translates to aggression. I had similar experience with my lead mare, it was totally fear aggression and was frightening, getting bitten is serious! We did also have the legs threatening etc but thankfully, with a lot of calm patience we came through it and my lovely feisty mare was still fiesty, as is her lead nature, but also the gentlest, sweetest, most loving and caring and "Protective" horse you could meet 💕. Brilliant video, thank you.
I think this horse has met his match. Andrea, you are so strong and brave. You are amazeing. I hope you've healed. That attack was scary just watching it.
Great job Steve! I had 9 years with my horse and he was very much like this one, dominant on the RHS.I focused on his ground work , yielding, space etc and his respect came from there. Sadly he had a couple of illnesses with very invasive treatment which made him spiral into aggression. I couldn’t get through to him and he put me in hospital. I made the hard decision to have him PTS knowing he had gone beyond all help and was a danger to anyone involved with him. Thank you for sharing and helping others.
Before the second session he already looked like a different horse. What a great training session and excellent video. The owner sounds so happy that she is seeing what she dreamed but did not accept. No wonder, her horse is gorgeous.
Brilliant video it just shows how the horse respects you having control like a parent because he was confused about what he should be doing, and maybe frightened But you did a brilliant job and I hope Andrea has her beautiful horse back so she can start to enjoy him at last. I think we all experience a horse that will kick out or bite I have over the years it's knowing what to do at the time because it is frightening and it takes a lot of courage to get that back. But it was bad in the stable on that clip poor Andrea. Thank you hope all works out with him he looked a different horse after all the work.
I read a great article about how horses have no say when their life changes whether through sale or relocation. They have no choice in the loss of home, herd mates , partners , feed and training . Yet we expect complete acceptance from these sentient beings with no reaction.
Thank you Steve for helping us acknowledge issues and create a new partnership and to hear their cries for help.
Patti, that was a very good way of descibing what a horse goes through. Makes me wish someone would write a song with a video about the life's journey of a horse to help us better connect.
@@carlabryan277 read Black Beauty" by Anna Sowell. It's all about a horse's life, written from the horse's POV
Very apt observation! I had some serious life changes myself quite a few years ago, and had to make so many difficult decisions...long distance move and all. I was so worried about the fate of my horse and the effect the move would have on him: climate was an issue (from Florida to Ohio), losing his herd mates and familiar sights, sounds, feed, fields...just everything. I was beside myself at the thought of selling him to a stranger, but God answered my prayers and I gifted him to my trainer (who also ran the boarding stable) for use as a school horse. She had already been using him for that and the only adjustment he ended up making was my absence. So one adjustment vs many. Subsequent reports and pictures of Sam confirmed to me I had made the right decsion for him. My friends and family thought I was nuts to be so concerned about all these issues because they just saw him as an animal without acknowledging him as a sentient being.
Your so right. I remember a woman on a forum was trying to rehome her dog due to a change in her circumstances. It was an equestrian forum and everyone was bullying her and saying how dreadful she was. Personally I thought that she was doing the responsible thing and it was actually breaking her heart to do it. So I defended her and they all attacked me too. So the comment I mad was “I bet loads of you have sold horses”. Some shut up but a lot said it’s not the same thing at all. Of course it is, a horse is a herd animal just as a dog is a pack animal. They all need to feel safe secure and familiar so a move must be terrifying for them.
I agree, often a horse, displays aggression there's a reason behind it. Purchasing an animal which displays these problems need experienced horse whisperers and an owner prepared to put the money, time, compassion and empathy into helping it. 👍
Steve, you have saved this horse's life, and quite possibly saved some humans from harm. He is a smart animal, and handsome, with beautiful movement, but so powerful in his attitude. You show us how to be a leader to a horse. I have learned invaluable wisdom watching your videos. A horse won't take just anyone as a leader, especially a confident horse like this one...obviously, it is the human who needs training as well as the horse. Thanks, great instructional video!!
Completely agree. ❤
I wonder if that horse was abused in transit and decided all these new humans are dangerous and have to be fought. He lost his trust and didn't want to give over control after that. Steve was able to take back control and the horse then realized he was still safe even with Steve in control and not being abused so he got some of his trust back. Hopefully over time he'll keep gaining that trust and stop thinking he has to be the tough guy to survive.
That is so true your horse has to know you like you want him to do good job boy. Patients. I CANT SAY THAT ENOUGH PATIENTS. ❤❤ AND LOTS OF ❤LOVE. I AM 63 I THINK MY MOM HAD ME ON BACK OF A HORSE LOL. NO REALLY EVERY SINCE I CAN REMEMBER I HAVE BEEN IN A SADDLE 1 I SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN. WHOLE HORSE OF DIFFERENT COLOR SO TO SPEAK. BUT DONT GIVE UP ON YOUR BUDDY, A GOOD TRAINER IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
To answer trust, I would say yes, agin you have to learn him as he does you.❤
30:09 yesss, so important
This horse wants your approval and your soft pat on his face so much he’ll do what it takes. How does that happen? He wants you to talk to him, too. I know nothing about horses except they have amazing feelings. I hope you can give him back to his owner as a calm young animal capable of becoming a friend. Bless you Steve for taking this project. And bless this family for not giving up on him.
You saved that horse’s life, Steve. Fantastic work, fantastic video.
Oh, to be a fly on the wall to see what caused this horse’s trauma! Great job once again, Steve and Tanya. 🙏🏻💜🇺🇸
He may not have trauma. He just felt insecure because there were no rules or he couldn't find the herd boss. When that's not clear the horse has to take on the leadership role in its confined context. He has then no where to run free so tries to fight his way out.
@@trumpetshit Trauma (nonphysical) is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. What you are describing would qualify, particularly with a young and fearful horse. Please don’t get hung up on terms. The idea is what matters. 💜
A VIDEO LIKE THIS ONE SHOULD BE MANDATORY TO WATCH BEFORE OWNING A 🐎 THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS RESPONSIBILITY FOR 🐎 OWNERSHIP
Amazing video. Perhaps the most difficult thing for humans is emotional consistency. You are never angry with horses. That's KEY. Your skill has become instinctive. It's positive. It's beautiful. It's harmony. I'm sorry that financially I'm 'fighting'. If I were better off I would be a silent investor Steve. You and your family do so much good. Thank you.
Tout à fait, cohérence, fermeté sans cris ni colère. Steve a une force intérieure et l'animal respecte cela .
Perhaps the big time dressage training stable in Germany used harsh or cruel training methods and this horse couldn't cope with it. So he decided instead to "protect himself" (in his mind) by becoming aggressive to humans generally. His early and first experience with humans maybe showed they meant to harm him, so he feels he has to get in first to defend himself.
Couldn't agree more. Horses remember everything from wienlings on. The trust, respect, love or sadly the abuse, but with patience and love they can change. He's a beauty!
The owners usually are the ones that need training!😊
I had a horse like that she was extremely dangerous and I was fortunate to come across some westernriders who knew about natural horsemanship and knew a person teaching it. Yes it changed my horse in a few hours and change me forever.
I wonder if this horse has some metabolic issues? He's quite plump, so maybe just overfed, but both can lead to some behavior issues. I would have some hormone testing done on him to make sure (even an exam for an undescended testicle if he has been gelded). Might explain some of his issues. Steve, you did excellent work with him regardless and hopefully he can be saved, as he is a beautiful horse.
He's slightly overweight, most likely due to not having done any hard work under saddle for a spell before being shipped out to his new owner.
Some horses just aren't the right fit for us. - this may be the case here where she's taken on more horse than she can cope with . Steve does a wonderful job moving this horse but he is already in the habit of disrespecting Andrea . Only she can decide if this horse is worth her time , effort and potential injury to herself and others to continue with . No shame in moving on from this animal and learning from it . Great educational value in the video Steve .
As always with Steve's great videos it's as much about training the owner as the horse. I hope Andrea can continue to overcome her fear after such a bad beginning and be the friendly but firm herd leader that this horse needs. There were many helpful tips included. It would also be nice to get an update if she provides one to Steve.
Does she still have the horse?😮
Horses can know and understand fear and this young lady needs to get a handle on ger horse one should not have to state just put this horse down no need for this ....work with this horse good Luck 💕
I love your work Steve I have a but....I've ridden all my life.....I wouldn't trust that horse.....I didnt see any fear I saw a horse hell bent on haveing his way......I would worry that as soon as he has a softer rider the aggression will be back
The leading to driving exercise is really great. If you think about it, you're covering all the bases of how other horses would move this horse within a herd. The lead mare will lead the others to the best food and water sources. The stallion in the herd will drive the horses away from threats or other stallions. So by alternating those two exercises, you're showing him that you ARE both his lead mare and his stallion. And when he realizes that, he can sigh in relief and not feel so much stress and fear of having to take on those positions himself. I have been training for 30 years now, and from one trainer to another, I have to say that I love your channel. It's funny how most problems that people have with horses truly can be fixed with just a dozen or so perfectly executed exercises.
I did this kind of work before I got cancer. It is not just about setting firm boundaries. You have to teach the person how to communicate the way horses do. Subtle body language has meaning in both directions. SOMEONE has to be the responsible leader so the herd can graze and rest in peace. When you are on duty, the horse can relax into himself. Horses seek to relieve stress quickly because it makes them vulnerable. An insecure aggressive is desperate for control, be it theirs or yours. Leadership gestures , even small ones, communicate that you are on duty and they relax and follow your maternal ( lead mare) dominance. Seeing when a break is called for is important to give them time to process the experience. They really do love you and turn to you for the comfort and intimacy that they may have never had, but need to feel whole.
Thank you for helping this horse owner. Some people are don't understand the horse and treat them badly and then the horse speaks up. They need to respect them, not put all kinds of contraptions on them, and pull their mouths. My horse is my friend. She is not my slave.
I just think you're amazing when you work with horses. I see the change in their demeanor and what a blessing you are to people and horses in need. I'm so glad you chose this profession. You also chose a perfect match as your wife. You both bounce off each other and I'm sure you're both fun to be around. Have a great day. 🙂
Tonia is a lucky woman
And vise versa
Most people would give anything for a relationship like they have
A drug test pre-purchase? If the owner objects, walk away.
100%!!
Before these Dressage people mount a horse they need to be taught how to handle the animal properly. They are lovely to watch as they are mounted and going through all the fancy moves but when it comes time to really understand the language of the horse they are sadly lacking. The most misbehaved and misunderstood horses have been tacked up for English and dressage in my humble opinion. Learn some western showmanship and you’ll be miles ahead of everyone else.
Absolutely agree! I sold an been there done that Quarter horse. They thought he was too chilled and said they wanted to draw blood. My reply was, take ever ounce outta him, you wont find anything, I pride myself on building a solid minded horse. The people still have him after 20 yrs.
I’ve her of people actually getting a different horse to what they actually tryed and bought😡
I agree, and was thinking that, but surely he wouldn't be "a little fresh' if that was the case here? @5.32
He was such an interesting horse. He never pinned his ears, nor got that wide eyed terror look when he was being aggressive.
He is very mouthy, letting his communication happen with his lips and teeth depending upon what he wants to convey, as well as dominating through being physically pushy.
It really seems as if he was trying to be the leader and just teach the humans, then escalating because they just weren’t learning. He was not capable of realizing that what another horse would handle is injurious to the human.
I’m so glad you helped them! I think he is not at all a bad natured horse: just naturally dominant, plus curious, intelligent, and energetic.
And he has a lovely floaty trot! Bet he is a joy to ride! I hope the owners now have a wonderful relationship with him. You taught them the skills to deal with any testing he does in the future.
You do have a point here. It’s true, he didn’t exhibit the ear pinning that so often give a clue to the horse’s fear and aggression. Makes me wonder if this horse was orphaned at a young age, as bottle fed/hand reared foals often grow up to be dangerous. They haven’t had basic manners taught to them by their moms.
All true, but his tail is swishing back and forth all through this video.
@@justme1492 I didn’t notice that…good eye!
@@laraemitchell9064 Yes! My instinct was that he learned to disrespect humans as a baby or very young horse.
He was bolshy and pushy and completely disrespectful around the woman owner. ..Very likely he was given a tranquilliser when they went to view him.
Steve's body language is very upright, 'Still' strong, and calm.
No flies...watch this horses tail, as he puts pressure on and off.
I'm amazed. My opinion, you saved lives. Saved the horse & owners. Impressed with how you got the horse to respond and how the owner responded to a horse that had hurt her & her husband. Well done by all. Thank you so much for sharing.
I am simply amazed. I am not a trainer, but I have spent cherished time with horses, and truly love them. My first thought of this magnificent horse was that had been taken out of his environment, and he felt like there was no leader with confidence to make him feel secure. His behavior was a type of fear response, I thought. Right or wrong, I sat mesurmized as he slowly responded positively to your patient, confident, yet firm directions, then finally accepting praise, and showing submission. My hat is off to the owner who had been bullied by him. She was willing to give him a chance once she saw a glimpse of the gentleman he could be. Wow. I pray she has continued success with him, he looks like a champion! This is an unforgettable video, thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything you do. Well done to Andrea for persisting with her horse in this initially frightening situation. It's so heartening to see the difference you've made to both the horse and rider
respect is earned. this slave driving woman does not deserve any respect for the disgusting way she has handled her horse. woman does not deserve to own one if all she can think of doing is using the horse as a chair. tragic to watch. the horse is not 'attacking' anyone. the horse is reacting in a flight or fight mode and is panicking from the rough way it is being oppressed and pressurized into slavery. people in this video dont know anything about horses.
That child should not be in that stable if the horse was showing aggression. Please everyone stay safe.
Very dangerous.
I've been with horses for first 25 of my life,& met some aggressive horses 🐴 & seen some horrible things people did to punish these horses 🐴,cos in them days there wasn't people like you Steve,i do miss horses 🐎 & im so pleased there are people out there who works with these horses,he is a beauty of a horse 🐎 with a massive attitude,but good on you Steve for being patient understanding,& you saved this horse life,🐎🐴🐎🐴❤️💙🥰
Steve, you are a very special soul! I'm glad to be able to be part of knowing you and your family. XO
I haven’t watched it all yet but, we’ll help pay for your covered round school. I’m sure we could all stump up a bit as a thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and the fact we are all fond of the whole family.
Wonderful as always. Steve’s skill is so apparent…. He is always alert with these dangerous horses and such changes he makes. As for the owner… Steve confirmed the quality of the breeding but safety has to be number one especially if there are children about. ❤
I forget who said it but the phrase, "with horses, if you're not in control, you're out of control." This video of yours Steve, shows that & more. How it can change in a flash if not paying attention & be a disaster. Animals can size us up in a glance, in ways we're often not aware of. Steve does an impressive job of continually being in control, with this out of control horse. If one were to be unaware even for a moment, I can see where it easily might go bad. Thanks to all of you for braving the downpour!
Horrendous attacks! I once came across a horse as aggressive as this chap due to intensive, strict training! Thank goodness for the relief and understanding that you have given him. I bet he turns out to be a diamond! ❣️
Wow, this was an amazing vlog. I would love to hear how Andrea progresses. My heart went out to her. Horse bites can be incredibly dangerous, as well as painful. I have had my neck bitten & the horse held on. My life flashed. I do hope all progresses well & that they develop a safe, strong & happy relationship for years to come🙏
Thanks Steve and Tanja for showing this film and helping this horse. Very nice to see this!
This was amazing, though having been following you for a while, I wasn’t THAT surprised. I am a bit surprised that you got close to this horse without a helmet. At least initially. He is a beautiful horse and reminds me very much of a big dark thoroughbred I helped care for at a racetrack. That horse had some issues that we came to understand, and I must say, we had more success with him than anyone in the past did. He was magnificent! Thank you, Steve, for what you accomplish with helping horses and their people. I have learned so much from you. I surely wish I’d had some of this information 40 years ago. 🙏💚💚💚
PS whatever you’ve done with the audio and microphones has really helped! This video was extra easy to hear what you were saying! 🙏
Steve you are a master of your art. I’m interest what you say about his tail. He moves it the whole time, even when his head are down. Thank you for sharing.
Ya i noticed that too...i wonder what he'd say as well. It's peculiar bc it's winter and no flies are around. He is young so maybe it's a release of excess energy? Usually when my Tweed swishes her tail, she's saying to me, you are too close. Sometimes she waps me in the face with her tail haha. I have a quiet nin verbal conversation with her and she stops but this horse's tail is constantly moving. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Maybe bc the horse's attention is focused on him, he's moving his tail so nobody, horse or human, walks up on him behind him bc he can't focus on what's behind him...they are flight or fight animals. That makes the most sense to me. What are your thoughts-guesses?
Not a horse, a cat! Henry
does the same thing with his “swooshing
tail!”Sometimes it means the same thing!
Other times,I think he just wants to see
if I can move fast enough not to step
on the “swooshing tail” and make him
cry out in pain.🐱😄
Then I feel really bad! 😧
I think I have now seen a horse with ADHD 😂. That tail that never stops, the constant looking away. Even when he looked at you, the ears constantly scanning.
He really needed that structure- These are the rules. This is what I need to do. You're like the Supernanny for horses.
In all seriousness, I learn so much from you
Lol...yes, that is apt. That's the thing when you breed horses to be competitive. They want to be the leader. It is partially genetic and partially that their dams teach them their place in the herd.
There was a guy who bought yearlings as race prospects. He told me he would look at the mares when they were in foal. And write down who the lead mare was in each paddock. He'd come back after they'd foaled and write down which mares were still lead mares with a foal at side.
Then he'd visit the weanlings and yearlings. If as a weanling and yearling the lead mare's foal was the lead horse in their paddock, those are the ones he'd buy.
Although there are some kind, gentle stakes horses, there are a lot more that are aggressive and difficult. Some Thoroughbed stallions are downright lethal. At the track, the best horse is stabled next to the office/tack room. Then the next best horse and so on. That way you're continually walking by the most valuable horse to make sure they're ok.
I'll never forget the first race barn I visited as a little girl. The #1 horse had hot wires running across the door to keep him from grabbing people who got too close. We weren't allowed to go near the #1 or #2 horses as they were dangerous.
But we helped feed the rest of the barn, sometimes going in with certain horses. I would drag the feed dish in because I was too little to lift it. For years I bred racing prospects. The downside to that is that 3 out of my current 4 horses are their descendants and all of them want to be alpha horse.
And the last one also wanted to until a younger horse turned on him. The young horse was born into a herd where he was the lead horse and there was a lead mare. Now I need to restart him (in his 20s) to calm him down. He is traumatized by how aggressively he lost his place in that herd.
Does anyone else wonder if the trainer wherever that horse was first shipped was scared of it. I suspect the trainer couldn't handle this horse because what trainer sends a horse home to become better at being handled?
The owner needs to not give this horse too much time between sessions. I know from experience that if you don't keep lessons fresh in a dominant horse's mind, you'll end up having to retrain them again to respect your space.
Yeah that is a great analogy 😂
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@@1951JULY Supernanny is a British TV show
I was watching that tail, too. He is such a handsome horse and has a lovely gait. I'm glad they didn't decide to euthanize him.
Years ago I had an experience with a dressage horse when i used to ride a lot. I was taking him back to his field and he started to run around me. I didn't know what to do and I only wish I'd had a video like this to watch at the time. What a fantastic example of how to cope with horses like this. There's a lot more to my story but it's too long to tell here. You and Tania are an awesome couple and I love the care and attention you bring with you to every situation. Thanks. (I don't have any contact with horses any more sadly)
I can’t tell you how much respect I have for both you and Tanya, for the dedication you have to go and at least try and reach a horse that others would regard as ‘too far gone’.
It’s so heart warming to see a horse relax once they finally find the leadership and trust they need. I truly hope, for both this horse and owner, that they manage to build on your work and find a relationship that will serve them both well and allow them to thrive.
I used to see this all the time with horses that my boss imported from Germany and Holland to sell on in the UK.
You need to remember that these performance horses aren’t treated like horses over there, not like how we typically treat them over here as our “pets” first and foremost.
They come from huge yards where they literally don’t ever get turned out in a paddock, they don’t get to interact with other horses, they don’t have that one person to build a relationship with.
Their routines are so regimented and it never changes for them. They get fed on a morning, they go on the horse walker for a couple hours, they get brought off the walker to be ridden, then they get put back in their stable and to bed until the following day where the routine begins all over again EXACTLY the same EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! They aren’t treated like horses, they’re purely an asset, a tool, an investment. They don’t get interacted with on a personal level as there are so many people that work on these yards and they don’t get the chance to spend time building a relationship with each horse.
There’s one person that only does feeds, a different person for rug changes, another one for putting them on the walker, multiple grooms that ride them each day, so the horses just never get any bonding time with just one or two people.
Then when they arrive here to the UK their whole world is transformed and it just overwhelms them and blows their mind because the one thing they’ve always had in life, their routine, is suddenly gone and they honestly don’t know what to do with themselves without that structure of knowing what’s coming next as part of their daily life.
The freedom of being turned out in a paddock, no hustle and bustle of a yard with dozens and dozens of horses, no horse walker, only one or two people handling them and trying to spend time with them instead of a whole team of different grooms each day that only interact with them to change rugs, ride and feed.
A lot of them just find it really difficult to adjust to the way we typically treat our horses over here, and sadly a lot of them need that strict routine and aren’t suitable to be anywhere except on a busy competition yard with their daily structure being pretty much the same day in and day out.
So so many of the horses I worked with would end up coming back because they just weren’t suited to life with just their one special human despite them being treated so well and absolutely adored by their new owner, they just couldn’t adjust to a quiet and peaceful life on a private yard. They’d come undone without their regimented routine and it’s like they were wild, they just didn’t know how to be a horse.
My dressage horse came from Holland and the first time I turned him out on grass he literally stood there for 10 minutes shaking with fear. He didn’t know what to do with himself.
It took him over a week to put his head and nibble at the grass. He’d just stand at the gate looking miserable while my other horse went off to graze.
We always laughed at the fact he didn’t know how to groom another horse, and my other horse bless her would end up missing huge clumps of her mane because they’d groom each other and he just wouldn’t have a clue how to do it, so he just grabbed big bits of her hair in an attempt to copy what she was doing to him, but he was so rough with it, it was sad in a way but we couldn’t help but laugh at him 🙈
He’s the only horse I knew that was happier staying in his stable alone when the rest of the yard was all turned out in the field.
Most horses would have a melt down if the rest of the yard got turned out and they were left in on their own in the stable, especially if their field mate had gone out without them.
My advice would be to get a routine established first so that he knows what his day will consist of and stick to it for a few months before slowly changing or introducing small parts of his routine.
He needs to know after being fed comes paddock time, after that comes work in the arena, then a grooming session etc….. He will be so anxious over the fact he doesn’t know what’s going to happen next in his day and it’s that unknown aspect that has him confused and acting out.
I really hope they find progress with this horse as he’s lovely and I’ve seen this so many times with imported horses sadly :(
TY for your astute insight. I was a polo farrier and their ponies are never coddled, given carrots or treated as a pet. It’s not that they abused them, but they simply were working horses. It took me a bit to get used to it as I came from the hunter jumper world where they are treated as beloved family members. I think one can re-educate their horse, but it takes time and the right approach.
@@ravenmoon1165 yeah I totally agree, they were never “mistreated” as such, they didn’t get beaten to a pulp or handled roughly, they got the best quality feed and haylage, big fluffy bedding and correctly fitting tack. They just didn’t get to have a relationship with one or two people due to these barns having soooo many horses and in turn a huge number of staff that would do one aspect of their daily routine.
When I went to view the horse I ended up buying, I asked the groom that was racking him up for me what his personality was like. She said he has no stable vices and is very well behaved.
She couldn’t tell me if he was sweet, a bit cheeky, likes to have cuddles, enjoyed carrots over apples (in fact he couldn’t eat an apple, he didn’t know how to bite into it to get a chunk, I always had to chop them up into little pieces for him). For the first month I had him I actually got worried there was something wrong with him because he’d just stand in one spot in the stable and in the paddock and look miserable. Everyone on my yard would describe him as boring, because he just didn’t do anything either under saddle or in his own free time. He was just kinda there, nondescript, no character or personality.
It took a good 6 months before he settled and we started to see the real him, and I’m so glad I kept him as he became my horse of a lifetime, the sweetest horse I’d ever met. A little sensitive at times like when he rolled in the arena once and got sand in his eye, he screamed and screamed until I heard him and went running over thinking he was being attacked. Nope, just some sand in his eye and he got scared that he couldn’t see out of it😂😂 let me clean it out and was perfectly fine then.
He loved a pink bandage on his leg if he was feeling poorly😂 His vet would always bring pink bandages on call outs and even if he didn’t require a bandage the vet would still put one on him as he’d instantly cheer up with it.
My mum would be fine handling him and I never had to worry about her getting injured with him.
We’d even put him on the lorry and take him with us to shows if my other horse was the only one competing that day. We’d have to put a little plait in his mane and let him wear the fancy travelling rugs otherwise he’d feel left out and sulk for days.
I know I sound completely crazy, but that’s how it was with him. He just always wanted to be involved and around us and he’d genuinely sulk and not eat for a day or two if he wasn’t included in things I was doing with my other horse.
He was an absolute dream to handle and be around and I’ll never find another like him. I was and still am devastated when we lost him a few years ago when he was 21.
A funny story about finding him a farrier actually, when he first had his feet done over here in the UK he couldn’t walk. In Holland they have very lightweight shoes on them and the shoes they use over here were too heavy for him and he just refused to walk🤣🤣
We eventually found a lovely guy that custom made him aluminium shoes like what they use on racehorses. The difference was insane after the first time he fitted them. It felt like he’d grown 6 hands and was floating off the ground like a completely new horse.
I miss him so much :(
I agree that this horse had a melt down. His world has changed. One of my rescued dogs has suffered such abuse that when I gave him a treat and a chew toy he didn't know what to do with it. Just sat there shaking. Now 2 yrs later he enjoys his milk bones and bacon treats.
@user-ht1wu6ym9v Years ago, my rescued German Shepherd, who was about a year old, also didn't know how to play either. We were lucky to have a friend who is a dog trainer and attended her classes for 1 1/2 years. We both learned so much and had lots of fun in the process. It made our life together possible and a real joy!!
I really miss my dog, Ben! We had a little over 13 amazing years together. I was so lucky!!!❤
Steve & Tanya, I've loved horses all my life. You are so loving & caring to each & every one of them. Thank the heavens for your gift. Tanya you are such a wonderful sport, coworker & life partner. ❤
Love your way of helping horses and humans 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Steve, Tanya. As always your attention to detail is second to none! You never waver from your process of providing passive leadership, which is so rewarding for the horse. Bless you for all the people you help, and all the inspiration you provide to everyone who watches your content.
Happy tears for horse and owner❤ thanks Steve and Tanya! Beautifull to watch🥰, Sharon.
Hard to understand how the horse could be "fine" when she looked at him before purchase - and then be so different when she got him home. He seemed to be OK after Steve worked with him - but - I don't know if I would trust him. GREAT JOB Tanya - continuing to film as the rain kept coming harder! What a trooper! Bless you guys.
Stressed from travelling and new environment, should have given him a few days in his new home to settle, not send him straight off to a trainer and then back again!
I love the safety ties! I worked at a guest ranch 30 years ago and a innocent rider tied a horse up wrong,it panicked,flew backwards and the tightness of the rope panicked her even more and she ended up breaking the post and flew backwards and ended up fatally injured 😔 She was the best horse we had and we were blessed to have had her ❤
I'm counting at least 3 lives saved here; the horse, the rider, and the rider's spouse. Thank you for putting yourself in harms way to see this situation brought to a point of hope instead of fear and danger~!
I think you have a gift Steve and I'm glad you put it to give use.I really hope this horse doesn't get euthanised because he is beautiful .Maybe the history with the present owner will always be there who knows .Fear clings to a person and it's very difficult then to move forward and maintain progress.Thankyou.
What a great video! Very educational and the lady is very courageous. It must have been very hard for her to be so assertive after that attack! Well done to her and of course well done to Steve for stepping up and saving this horse from being put down! Thank you so much for sharing this video on this channel! This horse and the lady will do very well in the future! In my humble opinion this horse shows great potential for the future! Thank you!
Great job Steve! Your "cameraman" deserves a raise for filming in the rain. : ) Bless you guys. ❤
This is a fabulous video, thank you for teaching us all. I've had an 'aggressive' horse and it was all about consistency, calm, respect for each other and ultimately Trust. So lovely to see the change is this boy with you. Oh and our Ragdoll loves your videos too.
This broke my heart at the start of the video. What a transformation in his behaviour. I wish them both all the best in developing a great partnership. 😊xx
Lots of good advice. Luv the way you explain how and what your doing and why the horse understands it🐎
Such a great video. Well done Steve! You have to feel Such joy when the owners are so changed with hope. I love all your videos and get so excited when a new one comes out. Puts a big smile on my face!!!
I’m not a horse owner or rider but I love animals and to see how you helped this horse and owner was amazing. Has so many similarities with training dogs I think, teaching them boundaries and what is expected. Awesome, Andy UK
Yes, similar to training dogs, I was thinking this also. Plus, dogs need leaders too!
This horse may have been gelded late and has the tendency to bully. He has a bit of a crest. His tail never stops swishing a sign of impatience, but Steve does an excellent job of keeping his patience and making him do as he is asked without argument. Very nice looking horse with a lovely flowing trot. Well worth the perseverance.
Thank you Steve for another amazing video. Just love all you achieve with these beautiful creatures.
Hey Steve from Australia, since my wife and I discovered your horsemanship video's we find ourselves hardly ever watching anything else. Your horse knowledge is amazing and hard to take ones eyes off. Please keep it up, look after yourselves and don't get yourselves hurt. You don't seem to have a swollen opinion of yourself like some others and that is really something different and refreshing. More power to you and yours. Regards Rob & Bronwyn Cohen.
Others ones I follow are Ryan Rose, an American and Warwick Schiller, an Australian. Variations on similar techniques. I learn so much from them all.
I don't have a horse and don't really know anything about them but I did watch the entire video and I really enjoyed it. I learned some things myself. Thank you so much for posting it.
Are you really sure there hasn't been a very clever switch? He's got a beautiful looking stride. Lovely looking horse. Marvellous horsemanship, Steve.
The most "Glad" video with respect to change needed. Ur such an artist with horses Steve- absolutely professionally amazing it shows. Spot on with the "parent" idea as some horses may have been pushed extremely hard way to early to remember they can now learn in peace at age 5. How sweet it is❤😊. Thank U.
Superb video and what an outcome and long may that last and the way forward not just for the horse but owner as well improves. Well done Steve
Amazing job Steve! I hope the horse and rider are now on the right track. Also it's wonderful that the owner was able to attend the demonstration too. I have learnt so much from watching you and, although I may never get a horse myself, your method has helped me to build my very nervous dog's confidence with new situations on walks as she will not respond to treats when she is feeling nervous. When she is scared we take it slow and with gentle pressure and release through the lead and harness we are often able to continue on our walk now whereas before we always had to turn around and go home. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and thank you to Tanya and the rest of the family for filming and producing these videos. Love to all xx
That is very true with dogs..When they are afraid {Ot they are 'hunting'}Treats mean nothing to them.
My Whippet is afraid of the vets, and went to be weighed, and was so trembly that she wouldn't initially take a treat.
Ditto when 'hunting'.{Which she loves more than anything}.Treats mean nothing as the act of stalking squirrels is far more rewarding than a mere treat.
Dogs and horses {and children!} are fairly similar in my limited experience.
They all respond well to fair leadership.
@@Oakleaf700 You don't actually hunt squirrels do you?! Isn't that illegal?! What country are you in? The UK's native squirrels are only just getting reestablished there, after near extinction. Please stop where ever you are! The whole mentality behind hunting is an absolute sickness in people.
Gorgeous animal, absolutely stunning a fine breed with high intelligence
My guess is he needs a cocky, confident owner with an ‘edge’ to be a success
He needs someone with a strong, assertive personality, and of course lots and lots of experience
Just my opinion 💕
I love watching you give so much respect to these wonderful animals while changing their behaviors and getting it back from them in return.
Great video! I think you taught him "proper" respect for the two-legged and their boundaries in a way he wasn't quite used to, and he found it worked for him too. Which must be a bonus. Gorgeous horse! He does seem eager to learn. I hope he keeps improving and becomes the horse the owner wanted.
At the very end he pinned his ears. I suspect he cannot be trusted with her. When I first saw the horse I thought it looked pregnant. The swishing of the tail made me wonder about the vetting too. Probably nothing but I would be tempted to get my own vet to have a look at him. Steve makes the magic so seamless and easy. Nice to hear Tanya's voice even if it is a squeak of outrage at the rain.
You just never can tell with that kinda of personality. I love how thorough Steve is to catch everything and not leave anything for chance
The way the horse is moving it looks so uncomfortable. I’d honestly get that horse scoped for ulcers and underlying health issues first off
The horse's belly looks distended.
❤❤❤ Hello Steve and Tanya!
I watch your videos often and understand your technique in moving the horses feet and getting that space established with respect and consideration. When I watched this horse learn I was blown away. His attitude toward you completely changed! You changed his mind, his thinking, his brain! I know you do it every time, but this fellow was different in some way. When I saw him lunge, he was in heaven! 😊 Well done yet again. Much love from Big Sky Country, Montana. ❤❤❤
Love watching your videos! some real improvements in sound since earlier ones. Huge thanks for that!!! When you are straining to hear Steve in the older ones and Tania suddenly calls something out to Steve. it comes out at a much louder sound level and freaks me out of my skin ! Am 78 and afraid of horses but not ready to meet my Maker yet . The sound scares put me right up to Heaven’s gate! 😃. Absolutely love Steve’s massive kindness to client and horses alike. Love the maps you now show more often! Never-ever bothered by Steve pausing the video to explain something he thinks is important! So valuable! Thank you for your hard work and understand your insistance on positivity in the comments. Also love the updates on various horses. All together a fascinating watch every time! ❤️❤️❤️
Would love to see an ongoing update on this horse and how it goes. Hoping for the best!
If not for you….he’d be glue! You rock!
Your videos are the closest I can get to horses these days due to allergies and the whole not walking thing. Love watching them and all of you. Thank you from Illinois, U.S.A.
Am in the same situation. It sucks, but I enjoy watching horses' journeys thru the lives & lens of others. Best wishes Chris.
@@annejarvis7002 best wishes to you, too.
Steve God has blessed you with a wonderful gift.I love your videos God bless you and Tanya and all those caring for rescue horses 🙏💝💪💝🙏
Great video, even though a bit scary watching the attack. Dearly hope what you instilled in this beautiful horse can be carried through and built on. Andrea seems to have the commitment to achieve such, God bless her.
The rain lol. Well done. Another life changing video for both horse and owner. Beautiful to see a majestic horse given peace with humans. Thank you for a fabulous video guys.
Steve you are amazing with horses. Keep helping them.
Wonderful to watch you work Steve. I'm a dog person but I see so clearly how you read the subtleties of the horse and work with them to reinforce the behaviors you want. I really enjoyed your work with the horse.
I loved this video. I had horses most of my life. I am now horseless and older. I sure wish I had some of your valuable wisdom with problems I had in the past. The first bit of wisdom, is not to get angry. I have gotten angry. The other bit of wisdom is not to look at them in the eye. I have done that when correcting one. I must say, from little up, I was around amazing horsemen and horsewomen and great trainers. Of course I have seen quite a few of the opposite. You put it so well into words what to do. At the end of this video, she was getting it. She really was. He is a very nice horse. My daughter is a great horsewoman as well. I have told her about your videos. She now watches. We are in the states. Thank you for all that you do not only with horses and their owners.
I wish we could get him to partner with someone in the states so we could more easily buy his products. I'm sure it would be less expensive to ship them to a distributor here than pay shipping and customs for each order.
@@Growmap I wish he could come to the Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH. They have trainers from all over the world! It also includes a trade show.
@@juliepowell1715 Yes, that would be a good location. There are also big events held in Oklahoma City regularly. Somewhere centrally located would be best for shipping products across the U.S.
Steve, I know little about horses, and you sir very much enlightened me. I actually came upon this video by accident, and was intrigued by the title, and thought "oh I need to see this mean horse".... Then watching you train him, and seeing how you understand them, was riveting. Judging by hearing that other trainer(s) recommended putting the horse down, and seeing what you did with this lucky animal, I'd say you're a blessing to horses and owners alike.
This is only my second video, but I cant tell you enough how impressed I am. The way Steve is able to get into these horses minds and show them what he expects in a way that is peaceful and respectful is extremely beautiful. These horses arent bad! Like he said, good and bad, right and wrong... it is a human judgement. To a horse, its all about what feels good to them. What feels safe. Steve's confidence and persistence is just... perfect.
Thank you Steve & Tanya for another great video. You have saved that horses life Steve. The horse looked so relaxed once it knew what was required of it. We so enjoy the turnaround once you have been with them. Love from New Zealand.
So hoping that it all works out well for the owner and the horse. You really put a lot in on that visit and it was great to see the horse respond so well. Thank you, a lot to pick up and put to good use. 😊
I don’t know much about horses but he seems to trust you after a bit of work and some “boundary work” it seems. You’re definitely right about him needing a leader. A guide for him.
Of course, coming from Germany, there is always the language difference plus voice intonation which could have helped confuse him. I just hope she is able to carry on with him. Another great video Steve.
I'm not a horsey person but I came across your channel about a yr ago. I was mesmerised at how you handle horses. This episode is especially great, I can't believe that is the same horse. I'm glad Amy is doing well Respect xx
Watching the clip of the horse attacking Andrea with her child right next to her looking up at her mom (I’m assuming the relationship) with innocence and confusion made me so sad. Thank you Steve for taking on this challenge. As a person who to this day is fearful of horses (bad childhood experience) I hate the thought of a horse, or any animal being destroyed. You really did save his life🙏🏼❤️
The child looks totally unconcerned.
35:11 The look horse gave Andrea !! He gave strong eyes right on her when she was holding the gate.
Confidence, Knowledge, Persistence, Consistency, Kindness... So powerful.
Really a great video. Thank you from Washington state, U.S.A.
Love how Steve has eyes in the back of his head , that must have been annoying for his kids 😂 he knows where the horses are at all times
To see the initial change was amazing. To watch Andrea overcome her fright was even better. My first thought with the drastic change was that the horse was drugged. Hopefully, that was not the issue. I am very interested in following the outcome of this horses change. Once again, I enjoyed this video and learned something new. The raising of the head is for distance vision. Thank you.
That is a fascinating fact regarding the horses eyes and that long distance vision that I also learned in this video! 😊
NEVER SEEN BETTER. GREAT JOB STEVE ‼️ 🐴 Vinny 🇺🇸
Awesome, as usual. Love your Route 66 shirt! Americana at its best. As a teen in 1978, I bought an Arabian for endurance competition. He'd been spoiled and was just like this horse - way too much sass! After he cow-kicked me across the stall over the crinkling of a paper bag the first week we brought him home, I tied him and "sacked him out" with the lunch bag on the end of my lunge whip until he was calm and had stopped rearing, striking, and kicking at the bag - over 45 minutes. The next day, he was a different horse, and I never had a problem with him again. It's funny, I had no idea what I was doing, but it just seemed the right thing to do.
Another great job. I do feel for these owners when they purchase a horse. It’s like the old adage, you don’t know someone until you live with them. I guess that’s the same for getting a horse, especially from a person you don’t know.
I need to ask a question. We are told that once a dog has attacked, it’s likely it will do it again. Could this be said of the horse, under certain circumstances?
This horse has a lovely movement and I do hope she is able to completely get over her fear and able to trust the horse.
Great job Steve.
For dogs there is a guy who goes by the nickname of DogDaddy or something similar. For horses there is Steve!
This video made me cry!!!! So beautiful seeing horse and owner connection!!!
Excellent work Steve, you are so well practiced in being crucially observant to the tiniest look or change in the horses body, that's what makes you so good at your job. 👍👌.
We so underestimate the huge emotional stress caused by horses being sold and losing their home and family, I think it's especially hard on a strong, lead horse to suddenly lose all they know and that fear then translates to aggression. I had similar experience with my lead mare, it was totally fear aggression and was frightening, getting bitten is serious! We did also have the legs threatening etc but thankfully, with a lot of calm patience we came through it and my lovely feisty mare was still fiesty, as is her lead nature, but also the gentlest, sweetest, most loving and caring and "Protective" horse you could meet 💕. Brilliant video, thank you.
I think this horse has met his match. Andrea, you are so strong and brave. You are amazeing. I hope you've healed. That attack was scary just watching it.
Great job Steve! I had 9 years with my horse and he was very much like this one, dominant on the RHS.I focused on his ground work , yielding, space etc and his respect came from there. Sadly he had a couple of illnesses with very invasive treatment which made him spiral into aggression. I couldn’t get through to him and he put me in hospital. I made the hard decision to have him PTS knowing he had gone beyond all help and was a danger to anyone involved with him. Thank you for sharing and helping others.
"I'm on it like Sonic!" says Steve and my goodness how true. Such a pleasure to be able to watch Steve at work.
Before the second session he already looked like a different horse. What a great training session and excellent video. The owner sounds so happy that she is seeing what she dreamed but did not accept. No wonder, her horse is gorgeous.
Love that little pony standing there watching and thinkin what is going on 😅
Brilliant video it just shows how the horse respects you having control like a parent because he was confused about what he should be doing, and maybe frightened But you did a brilliant job and I hope Andrea has her beautiful horse back so she can start to enjoy him at last. I think we all experience a horse that will kick out or bite I have over the years it's knowing what to do at the time because it is frightening and it takes a lot of courage to get that back. But it was bad in the stable on that clip poor Andrea. Thank you hope all works out with him he looked a different horse after all the work.
is he food aggressive? I saw she had a hold of his hay net, just wondering. Good job Steve as usual you are a master at horse psychology
Well done job. Hope the horse stays solid with his owner. ❤️🇧🇻