Backing a Young Horse | GG Eventing |

[@India-en3dn]

i always find it so interesting to see how other people back their youngsters! so interesting how we all do it so differently x

[@watchgoose]

racehorses and Saddlebreds are started MUCH earlier in life but only ridden for a few minutes at a time compared to a certain breed/discipline that likes to circle for an hour or so.

[@Alines_horseconnection]

@@watchgoose who does that? I work maximum 15 minutes with my 4 year old eventer :)

[@Alines_horseconnection]

how do you do it, @India? I do it quite similar to this video, but I start double lunging the horses first so that they know breaks and steering before I get up on their backs. And then I back them the first 2 steps when I mount them, to see their reaction. Sometimes I stop there and sometimes I continue forward. Depends on the horses reaction. I NEVER want them to freak out once, so I am going forward very slowly. I trot beside a running person the first times, never in the lunge. Because the horse is less likely to start bucking beside a person that leads it.

[@Aries-bz4ot]

Your way of backing a horse is definitely a good way to do it❤️

[@hollyspets3768]

I love watching videos like these. It’s so interesting to see how the horses are so different

[@rajeevbhardwaj8514]

Quite informative and useful especially for new entrants,pl upload such more videos thanks

[@natashasims2641]

This is very helpful since I am going to back someones horse in a couple of months👍💞

[@chloeblair7417]

I love seeing how other ppl break their horses I’m soon breaking a 13hh pony x

[@AE-gl6cb]

So rare to see a true expert at work

[@Summerbe550]

Well done, I love the way you deal wirh young horses👍🏻😉

[@tango5074]

One tip, I know you guys are experts but in my own experience, you should never put your foot in the stirrups (even just one) especially if its the first time even lying across the horse's back. It means that if the horse gets scared or tries to bolt, you can just slither out of the saddle (hopefully feet first XD). If you have your foot in a stirrup, your foot could get caught. :)

[@TheTeapotte]

I'd want to be at the stage where I KNOW the horse won't bolt because they're so comfortable with everything before even attempting to put any weight in the stirrup

[@tango5074]

@@TheTeapotte yeah me too :)

[@Healing2024PowPow]

Amazing video! I can't wait to do this one day :)

[@TheTeapotte]

I've been working with a young horse and one thing I prefer to do is not have a ground handler. That way I know exactly how the horse feels about everything I'm doing with them. They will stand quietly and calmly when mounting when you've worked on each step of the process to the stage that they're 100% relaxed with it. If they're not ok with it, they tell you. If they are, they stay with you 😊 at least in my experience of breaking a young horse so far. Having a ground handler can give you a false sense of security

[@danielleparish3142]

I’m going to break in a pony soon. My method is very similar to yours! :)

[@katiej.harwar8420]

I know I’m 9 months late but good luck 😉

[@veek.6463]

Cute horse, ladies!

[@lesleywilliams7121]

Why the constant pressure of someone hanging onto his mouth?

[@shibarose8070]

I’m currently backing my welsh section D and he hates it when I sit up. He’s fine any over time but just when I sit up, have you any tips for me? This is my first time backing my own horse, I am used to bringing on green horses but have never broken in and backed one myself, I have got a confident helper although she doesn’t have a lot of spare time to be able to help me and come to my yard, thank you

[@eexmsp7903]

I have a young cob , who not long turned 3 . He's an incredably chilled out and placid chap . I've done alot of the basics to prepare him. Walked him out in hand played with him in the paddock , walked him past scarey objects . Bared weight on him today while in his stable , he didn't bother at to be honest . Is it better to start them off bare back or with a saddle ? Also should mention he's had a saddle on too , really took everything in his stride .

[@amberblyledge7859]

I'm sure you have already done most of the work. I'll answer anyway! Mostly you will want to use a saddle for your safety. I have a sensitive boy that despite the fact that he knows what every thing is, he's very nervous about losing me as a rider. Every time I shift in the saddle it really bothers him and sometimes he bolts. When he bolts, I fall off. So it's a self fulfilling prophesy. I have gone to bareback a few times on him to help him. Stupidly enough, he's pretty much perfect bareback. The saddle does fit. TLDR: I use both.

[@stephaniesmith5974]

Thank you!!! That was great!!

[@bradkelly5012]

I’m 12 and I’m backing my 4 year old for the first I’m still on lead rope but when off she always follows my mum any advice

[@xflobo]

That happened to me and I’m off now and all happy my horse followed my mum when she walked away I just kept him focusing on walking forward but like your comment was a year ago so may I ask how did you get on 😂x

[@BayMay_showjumping]

Do NOT back a 4 yt old by yourself if your still on lead rein simple

[@ultra-beauty-queen7130]

I really agree with everything your saying and this information is very helpful and he's so beautiful x

[@belindahenn6390]

Im sorry but this horse is not relaxed i see many warning signs of the horse blowing up

[@nik0022A]

what kind of saddle are you using? looks deep

[@GGEventing]

nik0022A hi there, I will answer you via our Q&A vlog- and send you a discount code for forelock and load! If you can send me your details [e-mail]! Thanks for getting in touch :)

[@elorapeers7871]

Find this video really helpful! All how I would have done it so reassuring to know I was on the right track

[@ja3724]

would love to see how this horse is now? any updates or new videos?

[@GGEventing]

Hi Colton, we shall do an update video for you!

[@krystaldaniels7940]

Is "backing" an English term for breaking or training? I thought it was going to be a video on how to to teach the back, as in back up lol. I have one gelding who refuses to back up, looking for tips. I'm from the southern US we have a lot of different terms🤣💖

[@kaziamaguirebruce4844]

Krystal Daniels backing a horse is just like sitting on them for the first time, not walking or trotting or anything

[@emilienatalie8635]

Backing means exactly what you'd think it means. It means getting on their backs for the first time

[@fleetskipper1810]

“Backing” replaces the term “breaking “, which is now politically incorrect

[@andanza2]

great job!

[@sharmainecrosby6648]

Millie is beautiful

[@jacintarogers5545]

Could this way also be used for a horse that has been backed years ago, but has been off for a few years and now being brought back into work has started to rear?

[@veek.6463]

Yes. Have someone help lead or make a really good friendship with that horse, wear a helmet, get on, AND START WORKING YOUR FEET. Little fast taps with the sides of your feet and get that horse moving forward. Keep tapping and going forward and do an opening right rein and then an opening left rein, back and forth (gently) keep that horse turning and going forward. Just 3 minutes. Get off. Love the horse! Pet he horse! Talk in a high happy voice to the horse. Then go out get some grass with the bridle and saddle on. Come back do it again 3 minutes. Make a big dea out of it. Takes the rear out. Keep them moving forward. Do not stand still. Go forward and keep turning. Left and right. Imagine you are in a desert going around cactus. Don't step on the cactus! Or have a friend at the head collar but either way STILL WORK YOUR FEET. A rearing horse has sucked back and their impulsive is up and back. Get them going forward. Peace

[@watchgoose]

you'd better figure out the cause of the rearing first.

[@chicaine4915]

how would you you dismount a youngster? because, i am breaking mine at the moment

[@GGEventing]

EquiiCaine hi there, I will answer you via our Q&A vlog- and send you a discount code for forelock and load! If you can send me your details [e-mail]! Thanks for getting in touch :)

[@chicaine4915]

What details do you need :)

[@GGEventing]

EquiiCaine just your email and name pls! x

[@chicaine4915]

I also have another question, how would you go about trotting a youngster for the first time, because i only have a field, and there are no schools around me, i am not sure how i would ease him in to trot without him spooking to much, do you have any ideas :)

[@freyachantal4571]

EquiiCaine haha... I know this was a year ago... I was just wondering how you ended up doing it 😂💕

[@llclogicallibertycaptured7788]

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[@bobbi0513]

I guess he didn't work out, because we never see him again. ?

[@GGEventing]

Bilee is doing well thank you. He’s recently completed his first CCI 2*

[@bobbi0513]

@@GGEventing Thank you for your response. So happy to hear that. Would love to see something recent.

[@kristenslaney8623]

How old is he/ she when u backed her/him? Xx

[@GGEventing]

Bilee is 4 years old. We generally tend to lightly back them as 3yr olds, but Bilee wasn't ready last year. We really go with the individual horse!

[@GGEventing]

Kristen Slaney is it ok to use your question as part of our Q&A? If so pls send details to [e-mail] and I will send you a discount code for forelock and load! Thanks for getting in touch.

[@kristenslaney8623]

+GG Eventing yes thats fine! x ill send my details xx

[@kristenslaney8623]

+GG Eventing sent my details x

[@anneklein5364]

Wu ist bil

[@brandisequitation4802]

you talk to much

[@rw3205]

it's a how to video you idiot

[@anna7203]

She's making sure we understand what she's doing and why ☺️