All 4 Feet ON The Mattress - How Long Do My Horses Take?

[@sandyhayden-bristow1382]

That was really interesting to watch. Horses are naturally suspicious of anything spongy or slippery under their feet. It takes a good bit of trust to overcome that hesitation. They all did a great job meeting the challenge.

[@pfkat9749]

I love how Gracie finally walked across it and then stood on it. She has learned to trust you and your patience wins out.

[@paulasmith8324]

Roni and Lena aced that! Annie did really well too. Such a trusting youngster. And well-done Gracie! That was an interesting challenge for the horses. I can see it would be as great a challenge for the human who is trying to encourage the horse onto the scary, squishy mattress.

[@kelseystrouse954]

I've never thought of it but what a great tool! It teaches/practices so many things. Drive, draw, trust, balance & core building, entertainment for our curious horses and desensitization to other "odd" things they may come across in life. They all did wonderfully of course. Lena had an advantage of having seen it before but was awesome. Annie did excellent as expected even though she's the youngest and least worked with she had all fours on the first time at 45 seconds, wow! Mr. Wilde did pretty much as I expected, he's such a good(& silly) boy. I was most surprised by Luke as we're so used to him easily handling anything. He did great but had to give it a serious think first, lol! I was supper impressed by Roni. I would have expected he and Luke's response to be swapped. I'm most proud of Gracie. Her anxious nature could have really made it go sideways but she is really gaining trust in you more & more everyday and kept her nerves under control while doing something scary. I almost feel like I have a relationship with your horses similar to my relationship with mine. That's a testament to how you go about your videos and teaching. It helps people understand horses more intimately. Excellent work, I will definitely be utilizing what I've learned today! Thank you!

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you! I hope something useful comes out of this for you

[@kelsiecaswell9845]

This was a great video. Your pressure and release is great!!! "If you take the time it takes, it takes less time."

[@bethmccormack5172]

It's so funny how they lift their legs up higher than normal. Too funny but what a great teaching too, not just trailering but trust in their human as well!

[@kkdoc7864]

Love the experiments. I’ve heard it said that when teaching a skill , what you are actually doing is making your idea the horse’s’s idea.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Everything we do with a horse we are asking them to adopt our ideas for a bit. Imagine just haltering them, it must be our idea, they certainly don't walk up to us with a rope and say "halter me", they'd much prefer you just open the gate and let them free :)

[@tammyschnedler7545]

Fantastic! Knew Gracie would go last. Even though stuck, in that position, what a beautiful show stance! Lovely Arabian! She's come so far! Half expected her to jump into your arms!🤣

[@daddyrabbit835]

It just goes to show the relationship you've developed with your horses. They trust you enough to risk their lives on the Mattress of Doom".

[@348Tobico]

Such a terrific idea! With Annie I noticed after that first touch of the mattress she looked to the corner where the water is; "Hey Dad. I'll go in the water and splash instead. OK?"Bravo Annie!! I wonder if you sitting on a lawn chair on the mattress would they all come check you, the chair and the mattress out? Or tarp on mattress? This exercise proves why so few horses sleep in the house. They are picky about mattress firmness. You are such a blessing in these horses lives. Second to teaching them to trust, you teach them to try for you. Whatever you ask calmly they will try.

[@evieraines1333]

I love how well this illustrates each horse's personality. Very fun to watch! It's so sweet to see the relationship between you and them in action.

[@carrieh9956]

Gracie has such a beautiful profile as she stretched her back legs to stay on the ground.

[@Hollybank5]

Gracie says … “ now that I’ve conquered the mattress deal … when are we going to the fancy hotel ??? “. 🤣 Quite an unusual exercise !

[@5stardave]

You'd be surprised what you can come across on the trails in California. There are some people here that confuse trails with landfills.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yikes

[@me-pm6mx]

All the horses did really well. Lenna aced it. Shows how much trust they have in you. You certainly make it entertaining for them and us too. They would make an entertaining mattress commercial. Our mattress can hold up to a herd of horses. Thank you. Sounds like you are on the mend.

[@Froby2378]

Annies so adorable ❤ she’s growing beautifully.

[@algypsy17]

I loved this, you always have great video ideas. Some of your horses are champs but even Gracie succeeded much quicker than I believed she would 💫🥇🏆. It made me laugh when you said that it was normal for wildies to be a bit concerned because they don't get to see mattresses, and I thought "well, you know domestic horses don't get to see mattresses either, they don't sleep in comfy beds with mattresses and pillows usually" 😅😂🤣 I hope you are feeling a bit better (as this video has clearly been done before your close up with Annie's foot) 😘?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thanks! a bit better. Yes, I did this video an hour before the "mishap".

[@algypsy17]

@@StableHorseTraining Oh, just an hour before 🤕 ... Annie would have had a better idea to try to roll on the mattress instead of the fence !

[@lindaguerrero7129]

They all did good, but Gracie is such a good baby. ❤

[@aryu-bts613]

I was into the music 🎵🎶 lol watching the horses but bobbing along to the tune you had 😁😂 "C'mon hurry up" Mr Wilde "No..." Lol. Yay Gracie finally did it!

[@ChrisS-fh7zt]

I'm impressed none of the springs snapped as they are only rated for 800 lbs!!!

[@StableHorseTraining]

Well.. each spring is only holding about a 1/4 of the horse's weight and maybe some would carry the load across two springs.

[@SwimmingInSunlight]

Annie has such trust in you, her legs wobbling but standing by nonetheless 😂 Also most impressed with Gracie!

[@barbarasch6611]

When you are a well-rounded handsome Oldenburg lady with enough weight, a mattress isn't so bouncy anymore. No problem at all! 😉

[@rottiesrule78]

Mr Wilde is I think somthing special

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Awe …Horses are so willing to try what we ask 💞I love your ideas . I think about how You handle things when I need an answer. Keep up the great work ! Laura 💜Bear💜 Willow 💜🐴💜

[@birgit4314]

What a good idea! Well done horses 🥕. Annie is the best, so adorable 😍!

[@Lydia4Jesus_]

Imressive teaching skills, to responsive, intelligent, students! That was fun Graem! TY 👀❤️

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you! 😃

[@rjcarpenter8075]

Very interesting training session!! Fascinating to watch!!! Your babies are so trusting of you! The energy & love between you & your horses is amazing!! Also good to see you on the mend!!! Thank you for all you do.

[@vickyb5935]

How fun that was to watch - thanks! Good job girls and boys!

[@gailann226]

🌻🐴🌟 That was a good idea, using the mattress for ground training.

[@carolynthreinen1524]

Every horse was a winner … yay! …..what patience and persistence and wonderful encouragement you give Graeme…..beautiful to watch …. And loved the cowboy music In The background. what if you kept the mattress in case of an injury where a horse needed to lay down or for an injury they needed some cushioning for some reason? I have no idea what in particular … up to you of course… cheers! 🎉

[@StableHorseTraining]

I'm not sure they'd lie down on it. It would be neat to teach them to though

[@Kim-uu8vj]

This was such a fun video to watch, they all did fantastic in such a short space of time, you know them all so well and they trust you completely. Great job Graeme

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you!

[@christinerauh6416]

Very fun & adorable video ❣you are soooo good with them all & they truly have such trust in you🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@Isumbra]

I like this video. As always very interesting. They kind walk on the matress like cats on their first snow. 🙂

[@kelseylogas1580]

What an adorable video. I so enjoyed this sweet trust exercise. All of your horses are just wonderful characters. I hope you are doing better, take care!

[@poisonsumc7426]

Very interesting how each reacted or didn't react (Annie was a little bit of a surprise for me simply as I didn't think you've the time in with her in comparison with Lena or Roni) Hope Gracie got brownie points for backing up though.... ;)

[@patricianoya]

Great practice 🤩👍🐎 they all trust you so much 🤗👏🏽🐴😍

[@infopubs]

That was fascinating and delightful!

[@calypso4554]

Patience and trust! A very interesting video. But then I find all of your videos interesting. I am a believer in the theory, that if one (human being or animal) learns something in a safe and clear environment, with repetitions, it sticks for life in a good way.

[@rhi963]

hey there is a little iclandic pony missing from this video!

[@starlenekalinski5633]

That was interesting.

[@EagleSoul]

Hi Graeme I hope you are feeling better. And if I'm not wrong today November 17th is your birthday🎂Happy birthday and have a fantastic day!!! 🎊🎊🎊 Cheers from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you! yes, it's my birthday today :) I can't even imagine how you'd remember that

[@EagleSoul]

@@StableHorseTraining You're part of my cyber tribe now😂😂 so your Bday is on my calendar. I hope you're feeling better today 👍. Cheers 🎊🎊

[@annebishop9634]

I have trouble walking on a mattress myself.

[@tanou5019]

Cool! Well done all horsies 😀Interesting mix between fear and curiosity while they explore the mattress. And finally your draw takes over. You could keep the mattress for training other horses.

[@StableHorseTraining]

it's a storage thing more than anything else..

[@tanou5019]

@@StableHorseTraining Yes that’s true! You wouldn’t want to see our cellar 🤣😇

[@susanchaney5059]

This was fun!!!

[@netty4]

Awesome

[@joannsmith9]

It was mesmerizing!

[@helenthame6146]

Hi there, just a thought. Here in the UK there are plenty of discarded old mattresses left by the road side or dumped in side lanes. If horse owners could be persuaded of the benefits of your exercise then they might be tempted to acquire a discarded one for their horses’ use. Thereby achieving two things at once. Love your videos. 😍🐎.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thanks! That's a great idea if there are so many mattresses out there

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

Fabulous work. So awesome to see. Thank you 👍

[@StableHorseTraining]

Many thanks

[@marysquires7321]

Interesting & amazing horses!

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Do you think being able to smell that other horses have walked there makes it less scarey ?

[@StableHorseTraining]

there's a good chance of that for sure

[@kristieandersonDunedinFl]

New idea. Cool you are amazing

[@klaj6595]

Roni the 👑

[@sarahbarton2089]

Oh Gracie you are such a clever brave darling xx

[@martineinfrance]

That's interesting 👍 I didn't know such a thing could exist. They did really well 👏 Mr Wilde was suspicious at first, then cautious! They seem to be aware of the softness of the mattress, thus avoiding to twist their ankle. For us, I find it unpleasant to stand on a mattress with our two feet😁 Now people might want to take their horse to bed 😃🛌 The music is nice, is it Western?

[@StableHorseTraining]

The music is kinda western I guess. I just found it a fun little tune to add in to make things more lively and set the mood

[@martineinfrance]

@@StableHorseTraining yes, it's really good👏

[@Sunny-sd5zs]

That was super interesting:0

[@hazellove2144]

I love that Gracie. ♥️

[@moppeliini6614]

Gracie Ballerina.. 🥰

[@ironwolf5802]

At least it makes more sense for a horse to take up the mattress then a medium size dog.

[@Mahmah476]

Hope you're recovering well. You mentioned the "mattress of doom". Whatever happened to the "noodles of doom"?

[@StableHorseTraining]

They deteriorated in the sun.. needed to buy new ones and got sidetracked by the trail system this year. I'll get that sorted

[@meercatt]

I would love to see the horsey playtime with the mattress in the middle of the ring. I wonder if any of them would lay on it or roll on it 😂❤😮

[@StableHorseTraining]

they would likely paw it, tear it, break it and then it would be a danger to them all

[@cherylpruitt7348]

Where's Yoka did I miss something is she still there?

[@StableHorseTraining]

yes but she's not my horse

[@Cindyc1525]

Gracie will be one of your best horses… she is an Arabian, they are considered a Hot Blood horse with high intelligence… very versatile, many people do not understand them…I love Arabian Horses

[@sandyhayden-bristow1382]

Annie is a BC Wildie, Gracie is the Arabian. Took me awhile to learn their names too. =)

[@donnacsuti4980]

You mean Gracie she's the Arabian

[@StableHorseTraining]

Gracie is the arabian and she was the slowest of the whole bunch. I've never encountered an Arabian that is smarter than the average horse and consider it a strong bias against other horses by the arabian horse community, and the proof here is how long it takes Gracie to learn anything at all....

[@Cindyc1525]

@@StableHorseTraining Interesting because I have had both Arabian and quarter horses and a Thorughbred… my Arabian she learned many things faster than the other horses …. I guess It depends on the horse… I do remember you saying she had a few issues before you got her… and I apologize for getting the names backwards lol story of my life 😊 I am terrible at names lol

[@Godscountryside]

Little Gracie is so predictable lol

[@donnacsuti4980]

It is hard to keep your balance on a mattress. I bet if they have a bit of tendon or joint pains like us with age they will be more resistant to standing on that squishy thing.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yes, I would think so too. Maybe it's good exercise for some!

[@marym796]

I would try and leave it out there to see if they would lay and roll on it LOL

[@StableHorseTraining]

they would likely paw it, tear it, break it and then it would be a danger to them all

[@vickyb5935]

Would be funny if they realized „hey“ this is nice and soft“ and then lie down on it!!

[@janw491]

Gracie had a lovely show stance before all 4 feet went on 🤣🤣

[@dianamajchrzak5855]

I think Gracie is the smartest of the bunch. She knows that you don’t put your horsey feet on unstable ground. Keeping two feet off added stability! Then she decided to trust you. In a way, she is the most Wildie! 😏

[@normafollet7156]

Dies rhe little icelantic pony get a go?

[@StableHorseTraining]

she's not my horse so I left her out for now. I may give her a go if her owner says it's ok