Thank you so much for sharing this video! This has to be the best video on separation anxiety on KZbin. Such a gentle and effective approach! I tried this with my horse today in the stable, and I was blown away by how well it worked. How would you use this approach outside of an enclosed space? For example, if the only way to take a horse with separation anxiety away from his friends is to walk down a path?
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuitАй бұрын
I'm so glad to hear this feedback! The more challenging the environment you are looking for a change in the better you have to have things in smaller spaces. Once you get things working, you can build up to more challenging situations!
@TeriRae13 ай бұрын
I just found this podcast and I am so excited to hear someone actually talk about bits in direct correlation to the horse’s anatomy, rather than to a specific discipline. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of bit function, step by step from touching the rein to releasing it, and for demonstrating how relevant this is to bitless headstalls too! This is priceless knowledge.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit2 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! I'll let Daniel know for sure!
@rosmariiini3 ай бұрын
I have Finnhorses that as a farm horse breed tend to keep their negative thoughts inside, only showing them when you've gone over their threshold. Your description of "I want you to speak up now, not later" really made into words what I've been feeling here. After all, it takes a lot of trust to be able to voice your concerns, especially if the other party holds all the cards.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit2 ай бұрын
Exactly, so important for all species!
@kathykellison34195 ай бұрын
I have a fat simple snaffle and it is set with no wrinkles, a year or so ago I tried lowering one hole more, and my guy would not stop throwing the bit around in his face, so I adjusted it back, now I wonder if I should lower it and wait for him to learn to carry it on his tongue?
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit5 ай бұрын
I think if you have found a place your horse is comfortable and there are no wrinkles you're on track!
@housewithaview5 ай бұрын
Great job Taylor!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit5 ай бұрын
She was such a great help!
@rosglassworld6 ай бұрын
this was very helpful! thank you!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@rosieroegner77406 ай бұрын
I love your thoroughly intuitive approach to horsemanship!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@danaleedahl99367 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.. Inspiring conversation, and human!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@karlaadams88438 ай бұрын
Thanks to Lee and Josh! A great conversation.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@RaniTanny8 ай бұрын
Was that a bend from the pole, or from the neck?
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit8 ай бұрын
The primary purpose is the pole but there are always moments when the neck will be involved. Every horse will bend the neck as they need but we should be doing our best to isolate how the rotation affects the hind end!
@RaniTanny8 ай бұрын
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit I get that the neck sometimes bends- but the true bend is at the pole...rather the Flexion comes from the pole. I feel people get confused when seeing a bend as something we should teach the horse, rather than flexing the pole
@thisworks51668 ай бұрын
Horses experience Sensations Images Feelings Thoughts, right? Horses are curious and play. Is ‘wonder’ part of the experience we share with horses?
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit8 ай бұрын
Entirely!
@wtf99878 ай бұрын
That was great!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@pippilangstrumpf43299 ай бұрын
Where is this? It´s a beautiful area 😍 landscape
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
It's in the Yukon!
@pippilangstrumpf43299 ай бұрын
@@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Thank You
@themysticpines2529 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant! Love this conversation for so many reasons!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
That is so great to hear! Thank you for your feedback!
@kerryduncanmccartney659 ай бұрын
Thank you Josh and Lee, what a wonderful session.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cmestirrat9 ай бұрын
Picking a horse out of a line up ... Kijiji! Then that horse decides she wants to have a jumping career. I was not her person but I loved her. She is now in a jumping home. My lesson was to learn to let go. I can't be all things for all horses. Surprise! I love you two!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
Helping a horse find a home they can excel in is also love! Well done!
@teamwinningstrides23819 ай бұрын
Thank you Lee & Josh
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome!
@BaidaArabians10 ай бұрын
So awesome!! ♥
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@BaidaArabians9 ай бұрын
I have to admit I have watched it twice now. lol. I catch something new every time. @@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit
@jeananneblessing221210 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you Josh.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you!
@jeananneblessing221210 ай бұрын
This was so informational and beautiful. Thank you Josh and Dr. John Coleman.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit10 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@100sproz10 ай бұрын
Such a great conversation...thank you so much for sharing
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lorrainestubbins331910 ай бұрын
Absolutely WONDERFUL THANKS John and Josh!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit10 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@racheldutchak398010 ай бұрын
This video has helped me so much. i have watched it so many times and continue too. Shows me the "dance" to unlock any tension and soften to pressure. Watching you go thru the whole session helps me put together everything on your subscription site. Thank you.
A horse knows how to hold his head to balance. He doesn't need a human to show him.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, the challenge with riding is that their are many elements that influence a horse as they find themselves with a rider on their back. We touch the reins, shift our seat, create tension, etc and as we consider that their is a positive head height and a negative height and both are influenced by the way we ride, we will consider it more in what we do.
@ronmccabe716411 ай бұрын
Interesting
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit9 ай бұрын
An important conversation!
@melyssakallusky94911 ай бұрын
Stunning mare! She reminds me so much of Rose. I'd be very interested to see a progress update of this mare with her human.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit11 ай бұрын
Great question! I'm going to check in on them!
@KimberlyBlake-y3m11 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining the benefit of the cavesson in such a clear way! We get criticized all the time for putting our horses’ halters on upside down 🤦🏻♀️😅
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit11 ай бұрын
I'm sure that would look odd to some people! You're welcome!
@KimberlyBlake-y3m11 ай бұрын
@@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit We don't actually put the halters on upside down; our horses have rope cavessons that look like rope halters, except more fitted than a halter and with the loop on their nose instead of under their chin. They work great! But, people see the rope halter base and automatically assume we've just put the halters on upside down. It's pretty funny.
@melodyblanchard2017 Жыл бұрын
great video
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@melodyblanchard2017 Жыл бұрын
so many people are not operating from a energy place and thats how horses operate through feel
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately its not a space we talk about much and leaves people without much information to work with!
@melodyblanchard2017 Жыл бұрын
@@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit absolutely !
@JodieDavisCuckooClockArtist Жыл бұрын
Light bulb moment about the shoulder first. Thank you!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@carmanconrad8684 Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration of correct carriage and movement and also mental connection. Once the pole rotation comes through, you can sure see how it affects troughness. The rider gets a wonderful feeling of ease through hand and seat. Awesome work, Josh! Thanks for putting this video up! More please.😊
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Will do!
@jeffdunn986511 ай бұрын
Really good ….is this secret to inside leg outside rein?
@georgia1191 Жыл бұрын
You teach well
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@blkgryphon Жыл бұрын
For anyone who doesn't yet know Josh's work, it is truly life-altering in the deepest and most positive way. So good for the horse. So good for the person! Whatever your horse-related goals are, whether you are a weekend trail rider or an Olympic competitor, you will find tremendous value in Josh's relational approach to working with horses.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!
@amandaparon5687 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Excellent explaination of energy! & importance of activating ones space... Thank you, this helps me so much with all the horses i work with ❤️
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@amandaparon5687 Жыл бұрын
Love the way you help the horses learn to use their body & they then are able to feel safe. Thank you for what you do for horses! 💚
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
You are so kind, thank you, I'm so glad you enjoy my work!
@amandaparon5687 Жыл бұрын
Love it! You are a very gifted horseman in many ways. Thank you & God bless❤
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
@amandaparon5687 Жыл бұрын
Great advice & philosophy of thinking! Thank you!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@paulg6852 Жыл бұрын
Great video👏 are u worried at all about him kinda dragging hind feet, especially his hind right toe?
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Good eye! This is exactly why the work needs to be done. When the shoulder and the poll are out of balance the hind end can't come through correctly. The poll is the key to unlock the hind end and at this stage they are not quite together which leaves the hind end trailing behind. Soon the connection changes the movement and engagement begins!
@conniealthouse5013 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thank you!!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@KingsMom831 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Really appreciate these videos.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@shawneeperea4151 Жыл бұрын
I do this but tips on when you’re trying to halter the horse and he’s biting at you, halter everything ?😅🤦🏼♀️
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
I will work with them lose, work on the space and get them into a really good mindset before I work with the halter. This allows you to start in a good place. Then when you work with the halter, don't waste any time, just go ahead and get it on when you horse is in the right state of mind. When you have it on then continue to do the work you see in the video!
@smlmentorship1969 Жыл бұрын
Hard concept for people to grasp energetic and space as we tend to live in our head
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
I totally agree and one of the most important ones for us to experience life more fully!
@fallbrkgrl Жыл бұрын
I read something very cool this morning... "You can ASK a stallion, you can TELL a gelding, but you have to DISCUSS it with a mare" Great information! ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Yes I have heard that as well and it ups everything on that list once they struggle to trust!
@KingsMom831 Жыл бұрын
Another incredibly informative video! Thank you!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kellyleckinger4114 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for working with this mare. I have had similar issues with my horse. Very good information.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kellyleckinger4114 Жыл бұрын
This is just beautiful Josh.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mingram008 Жыл бұрын
Excellent information! I’ve been dealing with a nippy mare.
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
I hope this helps you!
@fitzpatrickequinereverence Жыл бұрын
In my experience, this piece is missing with the majority of horse owners. Teaching my students how to let the horse feel of them has opened a beautiful new aspect to the relationship with their horse! Excellent video!
@JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I agree it really is a crucial piece to really finding ourselves with our horses!