@@Yoeddie thanks for watching!

The only thing I have found of real value is the working knowledge of my mind. Horsemanship allows me to explore the possibilities of my mind. Horses help me recognize that such a thing as a mind exists. Thanks for watching Alex

@americanmustangschool1578 Yes, and this way, when we manage as humans, we also prove for ourselves that our minds are higher than horses' minds, and we are really dominating by mind.

@@SAR-f4o I might, I’ll check,if not, I’ll make one!

Finished a few months ago love it!

@ thanks so much!

@@americanmustangschool anytime God bless brother.

@@Unknownuser77730 🤠🙏

@@Yoeddie Eddie, thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate your feedback. I have been trying to figure out the best way to share content. The KZbin is a learning experience for me. I will definitely make shorts more often and I am thinking 10 minute videos too. I’m getting more confident with editing, but need way more practice. I know that helps cut video time too. My daughter helps me a lot, and just showed me how to edit a video on my phone! So, making progress! I have a really cool project coming up in Feb. so watch for that! Thanks again for being here!

@@Yoeddie also, I have recently gotten into yoga with my wife, and will definitely subscribe to your channel!

@@jackjohnson291 thanks! When you know, let me know! Lol. I’m still learning myself.

Awe, I love this for you both! I absolutely love experiencing their transformation with them.

I agree, he does have personality! I’ll bring him back on soon. I’ve got a video idea he’d be great for. Thanks for watching!

Each one of my horses are individuals, and every horse I’ve ever learned from as well. Much like people, and the different backgrounds, levels of understanding, interests, skills, abilities, experience, and so much more. Horses reveal to us the most valuable qualities about themselves and us when we treat them as we’d want to be treated, as individuals. I love the horses so much and what they continue to teach me. I really want to share their truth with others, and let them experience what amazing beings they are! Thanks for watching.

Awesome! And thank you for sharing this with me. Duke is very special to me. I wouldn’t have been prepared for most of the horses I played with if it weren’t for him teaching me, (guiding me). Thanks so much for being here.

@@Alex-horsman I don’t drink. Stopped drinking about 23 years ago. Best decision I ever made! Stopped smoking about 28 years ago, another great decision. I found that learning with a clear mind, and healthy body was so much easier in creating a life I want to live. Thanks for watching, and I hope you can take something from what I’ve shared and make your life better too.

@americanmustangschool1578 I joke! I appreciate your efforts and the information you give is great ! Just it really needs concentration of attention very much, but when I manage, I find it very interesting and useful and ready to apply with my horses. Thank you!

@ thanks! I learned these principles in the mountains of Colorado over a 13 year period. It is difficult to explain, but I feel it’s important to share. If someone can be helped by the videos I make, that’s all I want. Thanks for being here Alex! I do appreciate your humor! Lol.

@@kelleyabourjaily4594 it’s a possibility/probability that an adjustment is needed. Usually too high on the face, and too tight around the nose. Too many variables to consider for an accurate assessment based on the information provided. Could be, sore tooth? I’ve had one of my horses head toss which wasn’t normal behavior because of a sore tooth. Sinus issues? If your horse has a weather related sinus issue that could be a cause for discomfort. Too much pressure too fast, pulling and horse is looking for a release. Apply pressures in increments, like 1/2 inch and release, wait a few seconds, repeat (for lateral flexion). As your horse learns what the pressure means, and answers/responds quietly, head tossing goes away. If there is an issue with mobility, on one side or the other, that can show up as head tossing. (Stiffness/sourness in the neck/jaw) You could try doing what you’re doing in a halter, another Bitless bridle. Also, make a video of what you’re doing and watch back to see what is happening from a different perspective. If you’re horse never tossed his head with a bit, but does Bitless (in a halter) then there might be some confusion that needs sorted out. It’s possible , your horse could have very sensitive nerves in the face. I will say, the knots have never been an issue on any horse, breed, size, shape thatI’ve played with all over the country. As the knots are elevated by the leather that sits next to them to provide more surface area over that nose band area. However, I have designed a neoprene protective padding that is used for riders that jump or have horses being ridden by beginners that tend to balance on the reins. Contact the distributor on return policy. It’s tough to diagnose an issue online, but I hope I’ve helped you.

@@michaelc2509 yes, I show every day here at my school. I try to share on video. I’m learning how to make videos, and have plans to do more in depth videos on specific topics. What specific idea are you referring to? I’ll try and show in another video.

@americanmustangschool1578 Ok. The idea is very important and I agree. Kindness and connection are paramount. Thanks.

@@thomaslogsdon5165 thank you. I appreciate you being here.

@@anne-grethemichaelsen5789 thank you! I appreciate you watching.

@@austyn5004 you’re awesome! Thank you for being here! Working on new content each week.

@@valsummers5330 could be. I’ve noticed out of all of my horses, he drinks the most. When we go trail riding or do classes, he pees more times compared to every other horse I have, and go riding with.

@@valsummers5330 all of my videos are unedited. I do plan to get some editing done on my future videos, especially when traveling away from the school. Thanks for being here!

Thanks! He is very strong, and is always willing to help.

Yes, great question. It can be overused just like anything. Once the horse associates something (lateral flexion) with relaxing, comfort, or release of confusion. It will become really important for them. The horse may ask the same question to indicate they are not understanding what is expected. I haven’t had any situations arise where my horses stop on the trail for example. In classes, we do multiple exercises in conjunction with stop exercises, which consist of one rein stops, lateral flexion, vertical flexion, seated stops. However, the one rein stops are paramount in establishing what to do in any uncertain situation for the rider, and the horses will pick up on this too. I would rather have my horses stop, ask lateral flexions in their movements to ask for clarification, than to increase speed in movement. I will say, if one person were to stay with one horse every time, anytime there was any communication, habits are easier to both create, and change. Harley has had over 300 different riders in the past decade. He will ask questions too, lateral flexion is one he will ask! He’s not real experienced with standing in front of a video camera, and I asking him specifically to maneuver in the “frame”. He’s not come out of the trailer without a halter on since day one 12 years ago either. And mustangs know when something is different. In this video, we did things to create a little uncertainty in him, but he did really well, considering. Great question though, because it is important to have a variety of ways to ask our horses to relax, and allow them to think, and process something they are concerned with.

@americanmustangschool1578 Great way of putting it. The lateral flex can be a question asked by the horse aswell. Also seems very logical. Thank you for taking your time to respond and explain your thoughts. In the Netherlands (where I am living) the concept of a lateral flex is not very known (atleast to my experiences). Matter of fact, the concept of pressure/release/draw is also very unknown. Learning great things from you!

@@thomaslogsdon5165 thanks! I’ve been very successful in all areas of my life moving forward in small increments. Pays dividends today! Everyone of my horses have treated myself and many others way better than we could’ve imagined. I attribute that to moving in harmony (agreement) each and every opportunity. Thanks for being here!

@@SAR-f4o actually he and Piper are really good buddies.

Thank you! I think so too! He’s my wife’s horse, but so many people play with him. They all want to take him home!

@@davidoliver9395 ask him to back out to show the space you expect to have between you and the horse. The back up question is to find out if a horse has a tendency towards crowding us, or prefers to be distant, in which we create “draw”, asking them to come closer each series of questions. We can create what we expect, by presenting to the horse with Five part series, (FPS).

@americanmustangschool1578 thank you for responding. She definitely has draw and too much. She doesn't like to back up

@@DeniseHerinckx no the mustangs I have left came to me untouched. However, the old facebook videos of them are uneventful, as they never did anything undesirable. It’s a misconception that “wild” mustangs need to be gentled. They are gentle, and do not know to fear me, unless I show them to fear me. I can make a video with one of my mustangs that has such a strong survival instinct he will run away from me if I do not present to him correctly. It could be a good way to demonstrate the initial process of creating the relationship. I am planning a video to explain how a video is just a fractal moment in time on a particular horse, and each horse is different. Even in the early days of training a wild one, there would be 8 straight days of smooth interaction and the 9 th day it goes haywire, and then every day for a year things flow smoothly. Which makes it difficult to video what exactly to do in the exact situation for that particular horse. But, I’ll try to create a video to explain the initial process to create the relationship with an untouched horse. Today, I’m mainly focused on coaching people with my team of already established horses. I do get calls for helping with others and their untouched horses, maybe a video opportunity will arise there.

Glad you enjoyed it!

He is! I’ll walk into the pasture and he’s the first one to me every time.

Okay. thanks for commenting. He does have some separation anxiety, which was way more evident in years past. Years ago he would scream, and cry out to the other horses when he would get separated. When I got him out of a really bad situation years ago, he was destined for the slaughter house, as the neglect he had gone through was so horrible he was considered dangerous and never trainable. The day I got him, he bucked like a rodeo bronc! So today, in this video, what you are seeing is much different than what he was before. You have an opinion, that's good. And yes, you could go on and on, based on this video. However, I encourage you to look at other videos with Piper, different situations, weather temps, and exercises, etc.. When you learn all there is to know about horses, (which will take many lifetimes) you'll find that each day is different, some days the horses are mellow, some days they're not. Some days they are anxious, some days lazy, some days are just different than others for whatever reason. That's why horsemanship is so interesting. I hope you can get something valuable from my videos. They do take time and effort to make. I do the videos mostly for myself, to watch and learn how to become better, and so I don't forget. Again, thanks for commenting! Oh, before I forget, do you make horsemanship videos that I could watch and see what you do? Always interested in seeing how someone that criticizes my videos does it. I think its the best way to learn and grow.

@@americanmustangschool I interpreted that as constructive criticism, not criticism

I love how horses help me feel feelings and think thoughts I haven’t had before. Horses have a wonderful way of helping us appreciate just being.

Yes! That’s awesome. We attract what we become. Love this for you all!

@americanmustangschool1578 ♥️ thank you. Is there any way we can support the work you do? I feel like I robbed my trainer 🤣🤣

@ if you’d like, we do have a 501c3 called American Mustang School Foundation to contribute towards. I can send information if you’d like.

@americanmustangschool1578 yes!! Can I get to it off a website?

@ yes, however under the veterans page, the online donate button isn’t working just yet. The changes are happening now, and will be finalized soon.

Thank you for commenting. I really appreciate you being here.

@@americanmustangschool You are a gentleman. All the best.

@ thank you. 🙏

Thank you! I appreciate you being here. It is my absolute pleasure to play with horses and try to help others understand what they share with me.

I think you’re amazing, and I’m thankful you’re here! I really appreciate you.

@americanmustangschool1578 ♥️ my future daughter-in-law, has a soft spot for kill pen horses and that Mustang came from there ♥️

@@Sam-eo3it​​⁠my vision is that one day, we will see no need for kill pen rescues, or any rescues for horses or any animals, as humans will evolve and see horses/animals as so valuable to the betterment of humanity. I’m working everyday toward my unreachable goal to see that happen. As I wrote in my book “A Horse to Guide Me” we have to have a purpose, flexible plan, and take action. I’m fine with being part of a root system to a tree I’ll never see bare fruit. But, maybe my grandchildren will! Shout out to (Raelynn and Wrenlynn). Hopefully when they are my age, the minds, and hearts of people will have changed, so the behaviors change. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me! I can see you and your daughter are both loving people. 🙏

@americanmustangschool1578 we will humbly join you in this battle ♥️ we all (no matter how many legs) had (ruach) breath of life or spirit breathed into us by the Creator. I've never heard anyone else highlight and appreciate this commonality besides you. Thank you ♥️