The birthing stall is funny I didn’t catch that. But here we call those walk outs. Paddocks are much larger.

😊 thank you

Thanks!

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The click improves the timing and provides clarity. There’s a lot of research as well as experience by professionals out there that prove it’s effectiveness

I teach this in my course “saddle up”. Information on my website www.thewillingequine.com/academy :)

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I did this a long time ago and would do it differently now. I decided not to take down the video but updated the text below it. At least until I have a new one to replace it. I would now do it with a target and probably a mat

Excellent question! The goal is to prepare in such a way that the horse doesn’t ever feel the need to say no. That they will be excited to participate and we aren’t running that risk. However, reality happens sometimes. Either the horse is very stressed, something goes wrong, etc etc First thing we try is to take a break and try again after a quick evaluation of why the horse may be saying no. Sometimes changing the set up, standing in a different position, changing the value of the reinforcer, having a different person do it, bringing a companion near by… these are some different ways we can help improve the experience for the horse and increase the likelihood of the horse saying yes. Second thing we do (and we try and avoid this when possible, but sometimes it’s truly urgent/an emergency and so we must) is switch to a more “tolerance training” approach. Meaning we don’t offer the start button, and we just make it as low stress and pleasant as possible to get it done. Tolerance training is an acceptable approach for many situations without ever pursuing start buttons, even in non emergency (like if your horse is “okay” with being bathed but doesn’t love it, but if you give them some alfalfa they will tolerate the bath and since you only do it once or twice a year it’s just not a big deal to take that route kind of thing) . However in a situation where it’s been necessary to teach a start button/cooperative behavior or you’ve already established that dialogue and understanding with the horse… we try our best to stay consistent with that and not take away the choice. Hopefully this helps answer your question!

@@TheWillingEquine It does, thank you!!

I'm so glad! Thank you for sharing. And yes! Right now we are preparing for an early May 2024 relaunch! We are very excited. Jump on the email list on the website to be notified first of when it’s available.

A couple of thoughts. 1. Too many people believe collection comes from lifting the head. This is not the case. 2. Forward down/long and low is not the same thing as “round and deep” or forcing the head down or going with the nose down without core and hind end engagement. How it’s done is important. At first yes there’s more weight on the forehand but they are not supposed to stay here for long, it’s only about getting that initial engagement of the core and hind end with the topline and neck relaxed, then starting to show them how to keep the hind end and core engaged while the forehand comes up too. 3. This is an older video that I’ve chosen to keep available because it’s a good alternative for people who were thinking about using auxiliary aids or gadgets (like the Pessoa system) to achieve “collection” , but I do now recognize that there’s “too much” long and low and the science as updated as well since this video. I now prefer to encourage forward/down and paying more attention to balance and core/hind end engagement rather than the head just being down. I plan on updating the video in the near future but haven’t had time yet. In the meantime I’ve updated the description to reflect that this is an older video with older information. Hope this helps clarify :)

If you think its to much work then you're not the right person to own a horse. Don't get a horse for the horses benefit. They need someone who is dedicated and you clearly are not.

IDC I don't like the activity I'm not passionate about it anymore I'm sorry youri don't want to be there with horses I was given a chance to do that for everyone else I had to to make everything happy or else I gotten in trouble for being rude for not wanting to ride a horse

I don’t but I have many clients who do. They are an excellent option when designed well. Especially if you live in an area with lots of grass and if you have metabolic horses.

Me too!!

Also, your feed prep room might be nicer than my actual house 🤷🏼‍♀️. I’m very much hoping you’ll include farm stuff (not *just* horse training) on this channel because I love it / need it 🙏❤️

Mine did too. Thankfully she got herself free and with minimal injury.

Thank you! It really went so well and I’m very thankful

It’s definitely been so much work but so worth it! I hope to not do it again for a very very long time 😆

Thank you!

Thank you ❤️

Thank you!! I’m in love ❤

Congratulations!! Sounds like a very similar journey to what we have been on. Fingers crossed it’s super smooth for you guys. 🤞

@@TheWillingEquine thank you! I will definitely refer to some of your tips/tricks. I’ve moved him once before from a boarder barn to another boarder barn but never to my own place, that wasn’t already set up for horses so we will learn along the way. I’ve been watching your 2nd part today. I will definitely keep an eye out for sleepiness, etc. I am taking some days off work to help them settle in and get myself used to the new routine.