Groundwork for Horses - The First Thing I Teach

[@blutoblutarski2421]

The interaction the two of you have is amazing. The bond you have with each other is envious and it was such a relief and absolute joy to see you laugh when he was "horsing around". Thank you.....I can’t stop smiling. Bravo.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is such a beautiful soul Bluto and he would walk over hot coals for me if I asked him. Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@katiek.8808]

Great pun.👏👏

[@elphick_eq]

Do you have any tips for a foal that jumps on top of me when I'm leading ?

[@gadonjohnson3281]

One thing I've noticed in most all of these training vids is, u show examples with WELL mannered horses. Why not show us how to do it with problem horses?, like the ones we're dealing with. So we can see what to do when they DONT do what u say they should do. Like I can go try what u show me, but I'm dealing with a stubborn horse that's not responding like your horse is & so do we make any slight adjustments? & what would that be? It's like .. here's what it looks like when it goes like it should. Show us what it looks like when it DOSENT go like it should.

[@3llaaa_2]

If it isn't working then you are missing something there, some horses will take longer to adapt to these methods or might need different ones, no horse is the same. The woman on the video shows what worked for her as a recommendation but that doesn't assure it will work for every horse

[@TheWellKeptLife]

Did you watch the video? She talks about alternative and how to hand it.

[@KingsMom831]

This is so adorable.... like 5 seconds in you can tell this is the sweetest boy😂😊

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are right there ... he is the sweetest horse I’ve known 💕

[@KingsMom831]

@@BasicHorseTraining I’m quite impressed with this channel😁🙏🏼

[@BasicHorseTraining]

That is very kind of you to say so. Thank you ☺️

[@KingsMom831]

@@BasicHorseTraining channels like yours stand out to me. Unfortunately, there are lots of “equestrian“ channels and social media profiles that are NOT in alignment with what I would consider to be good horsemanship. Thank you for being one of the good ones😊

[@ambersummerlifecoach]

@@KingsMom831 agree 100%!

[@lovetused82]

He is trying so hard to get her to play with him! What a sweetheart. The very end is the best

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you . He is such a character - I just adore him ☺

[@lauren1779]

I’ve been a rider for 24 years I love learning new things every day 💕 thank you for providing this channel!

[@throughthelookingglass8973]

I have a horse like this, they are just so precious to be around. They make you feel so loved!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

They absolutely do. 😃

[@lindsayjackson7330]

I love this, clearly you enjoy Spider every bit as much as he enjoys his time with you. I love the way you specified that the action was linked to his feet and not just the motion of his body in general. I also appreciate that you explained about the fence. I know for some it feels natural to pull back, so that attention to detail was quality teaching. I’m definitely a fan and not that you don’t already know, but your horses are gorgeous. ❤

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Lindsay 💕

[@ellensmith8470]

I've worked with rescued horses. When they would raise their head when I would go to bridle them I would reach up and very, very slowly and gently rock their poll. Small slow movements. Their heads would come down without fuss. I was very careful because it was a nerve vent but eventually they liked it like a massage.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Me too Victus! I'm forever sorting my rope out 😆

[@ellensmith8470]

People could never figure out why the horses head came down for me or why they cooperated. This is the first time I said anything. I was in 4-H and the horse I was using as my project was itchy at the poll. When I would scratch him he would act silly stretching his neck and shaking his head, but if I kept it up a few minutes while we were standing around eventually his head would drop down until his nose almost touched the ground and he fell asleep. And he wasn't old. Only 12. His bottom lip would hang. So from the training in horse anatomy from early on, l knew how the poll was a nerve center and it affected chemicals in the brain, not just simply muscles. I was 12 when I figured out how to use that sensitive spot to get a horse relaxed to do a lot of things.

[@anyaragragola7765]

You give me the verbiage to explain what I'm doing. I have it all in my head but when I'm helping others, it helps to have the right explanations, and you have great ways of breaking down what your doing.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm glad they are helpful Anya ☺

[@gabbette999]

Thanks!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Oh my gosh. Thank you so very much 🙏🏻

[@JanetSmith-u5s]

I started riding 1yr ago at the age of 57. I ride the most beautiful school horse and watching you for the year I've been learning has helped me understand how to try and be "soft". Obviously I'm not great at that, but I try. Thanks so much on behalf of my amazing horse.

[@ElizabethBenjamin-cl1de]

Well done!

[@vivianaossa3123]

Hi! Thanks for your advice! I am a beginner and yesterday I tried this exercises with my mare for the first time, and she seems more receptive and respectful now.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad to hear it helped you. If you are just starting out with horses learning how they learn is a great thing 🙂

[@ebonypegasus9864]

I'm doing all of this stuff with my two year old and he's responding super well today. he is backing nicely from minimal pressure, dropping head, ylelding left and right with his head, he's doing a single circle at a walk at end of the rope now then we stop so not "longing" but some circles. Glad this video re inforced that I'm doing all the right things.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Good work Ebony Pegasus.🙂

[@cuiser23]

Oh my goodness, what a sweet guy ❤️. He just loves you. Definitely will have to give the head down training with our horses.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Jen. I would love to hear how you go with it 💕

[@hannahbananah7178]

I’ve been training my first horse (grew up riding but never trained) and I’ve been enjoying your videos so much. Extremely detailed and informative. Thank you!!

[@Giavanna_Faiello1790]

This horse is the cutest it’s so funny to watch you and him 😂❤

[@octoberjubilee9866]

One of my favorite horse trainers, Josie. Thank you for explaining in such a clear way that makes it easy for your listeners to duplicate the lesson.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

This video was very well done. It solidifies a very important concept that some of us take for granted, but that we may not fully explain when we talk about our relationship with horses. The statement that "release is how horses learn" is such a powerful concept. I'm not even sure I have this right, but I'm thinking in terms of pressure being what stimulates us to think while directing us toward the right answer and release is what signals to us that we have given the right answer. We're predators, so it's a little different for us than it is for the equine, but it still applies. For any creature to learn, it's best for the trainee to get the right answer itself - then it owns the right answer. Without release being granted the instant the right answer is given, or even just as it is beginning to be given, the trainee may not truly own the right answer - so the training wasn't high quality. In the extreme, failure to release in timely fashion can actually be counterproductive. I liked the presentation and the simple practical example here to demonstrate a very important point. Well done!

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

you are really great at explaining these concepts in a way thats clear to understand. Some people are amazing horse trainers and riders but not good at explaining it to other people. thank you for the info, even though i dont have a horse lol, hopefully I will have a need for this knowledge one day!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I hope you have a need for it too. Horses are good for your soul 💕

[@rebeccahayes2741]

Would be good to see this with a horse who hasn’t done this before.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Hi Rebecca. I am currently starting a brumby so will see if I can put some footage together 🙂

[@JackyGSHR]

Thomas Günther does that with a horse which hasnt done it before. So just type in his name and there will be a very big horse with him in the videos.

[@JackyGSHR]

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[@pamelalacyfowler100]

I’m so glad I found you! Was looking for ground work videos to give me something to do with my horse while he is recovering from laminitis. He has been trained as a Reiner so he isn’t green. I can’t wait to get back in the saddle and work through your videos. There are a lot of videos on your channel that even a Reiner could use!

[@kez10011]

I’ve just came across your videos as I was looking for some advice on what to do with my rising 4yo as he’s never been schooled. I’m loving them all. Your horsewomanship is incredible and the videos give me confidence in what I’m doing with him. Thank you for making them

[@Miff-c1z]

I just got a new stock horse and I have been training her with these tips and they have really worked! ❤ thank you 🐎

[@MrHorsepro]

OMG!!! I have been trying to teach this for well over 40 years and people are all too often not receptive, or they think they have a better idea. I am going to email you a detailed description of my thinking on this and you can use any of it you wish or not.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Horseman 46. I have your email and I will read through it on my days off this week. Thanks for sharing it 😊

[@sarahposey7166]

Yup, if it doesn't get to the feet you aren't there yet. I like what you do, it is a nice middle rode and a mixture of traditional and some of the very popular "new age" which isn't new just becoming "very commercialized". Many roads to Rome, I just don't go with lots of force, yes I know that too...distant memories

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Sarah. 🙂

[@horselover7744]

Wonderful demo Spider loves you lots (he looks like so much fun too !)

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is a very good fun horse. Such a sweet boy. Thank you :)

[@rachelmerz2122]

Teaching by pressure and release is the best wait to train a horse! It’s how they learn, and it is such a humane way to get them to do what you ask of them.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Absolutely!!

[@dchris7885]

I liked that you showed Spider goofing off with his mouth. It's realistic with what so many of us deal with.

[@raewynn5877]

I laughed out loud when he was nibbling on your shoulder! 😂 Great video thank u for your help.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is a gorgeous soul 😍

[@judesbritton2361]

Loved it. Learnt a lot. Thankyou. I’m about one year away from buying a horse. Learning and saving and training both my daughter and I for the long term ❤️

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Wonderful! 💗

[@A.B_equestrian]

The one thing I look for in training videos is the bond between the human and the horse and I can say that it’s definitely there, I’m so glad that theirs trainers like her in the world constantly trying to teach young minds before the wrong uneducated trainers get to them because most times people end up with the wrong trainers and keep making bad decisions and think it’s right. Thank you for this video and I honestly think subscribing to her is going to be the best decision anyone can make. You got yourself a new sub ❤❤ Also GORGEOUS horses you have ❤

[@alyssa2991]

Helpful video I have a more stubborn mare I've been struggling with to get some basic pressure response. Gonna give this a try.

[@ilselangnar507]

I’m using a mix of positive reinforcement and pressure/release training to get my pony to start accepting a halter. She has been living at my house since she was born, but I was a young kid who wasn’t ready for ponies. But now I’m an adult and ready to work with her. I know it will be hard and it’s already taking me a lot of time trying to get her to trust me, like her mom does, but I know I’ll get there. I am glad though because I’ve been instinctively “being like a fence post” when I have caught her to work on her feet, and I’ve studied a ton and seen the training and done some of it. I’ll add this to my notes! She struggles with giving to pressure when she is caught for certain things

[@ljo0605]

The horse keeps making me laugh 😂 Nice to hear someone else mention looking at the feet when backing up because it does help.

[@baroderanch8887]

“Be a fence post” is the best way I’ve ever heard this described.

[@emerwatchorn6971]

O he is the sweetest boy is right. Love this video.

[@shirleylucas1479]

You are now teaching me to be a better rider and horse owner. Thank you

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 😊

[@KH_barrelracing]

ive been riding since i was 3 and im twelve now and i clicked on this video because i want to start traingng this really sweet three year old percheron quarter mix and he is the sweetest thing and this video helped so much thank you

[@KH_barrelracing]

he had to be passed to god recently because when we got him from a kill pen he had some liver problems but was the sweetest thing and his problems seemed to go away until a few week ago when he began to get neurologic and i never got to do these things with him but i do have a new 3 week old foal from my own broodmare to try with when she's older, so no hope is lost yet :)

[@Volkslady]

Oh, my gosh, a horse with that personality would be my dream boy! The content of this was great, as I'm at this exact point with my mare, but I had to watch it over a few times so I could fangirl over that darling horse! 😍😍

[@BasicHorseTraining]

🥰😍🥰 thank you. I love him too

[@lindsaycoulthard1132]

Great advice. Thank you.

[@hridhan]

Wow...very informative ...for new horse owner ...this is Kumar from India

[@jeliarra]

Had an itchy finger on the X trigger ever so ready to turn this video off! So thankful I was not drinking anything when your first statement was "Pressure", the drink would have been spray / splattered all over my monitor; nearly fell out of my chair when you said "release"! "Oh my goodness! A person that understands the extreme basics of a horse!" I thought. Tears almost came to my eyes when you said "rope halter". Not sure what made me click on this video, I tend to avoid all horse videos because I can't bare to see so MANY horses being abused out of sheer ignorance, FEAR and BULLYING. Phew! Score ONE for the Good Horsemen!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Ummm I’m not really sure if you like the video or not but I just wanted to say thank you for a very entertaining reply. I had a revolting shift at work (I’m an ED nurse in my other life) and you put a smile on me face with you reply. 😊

[@jeliarra]

@@BasicHorseTraining I enjoyed your video and teachings immensely! So many think they understand horsemanship, horses etc. not knowing pressure, release and timing / feel. I see to many scared of their own horse or horses in general. Don't believe in pain compliance (bits). We OWE horses! They helped us build our world and keep it (wats). We can STOP abusing them now and give them the same respect and care we give our dogs "NO PAIN"!

[@sarahhughes732]

@@jeliarra So many are convinced nearly everything is painful, cruel and abusive. Smh🙄

[@jeliarra]

@@sarahhughes732 If you're taking a poke at me, have a Coke and a smile!

[@kathrynaskensubstitutes4603]

Just brought home my second horse and this is a great video to show my daughter where to start with him.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Groundwork is always the best place to start. Congratulation on your new horse. 😃

[@sarahhughes732]

You have a beautiful horse. I love the relationship you have with him

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Sarah. I love this boy and his beautiful personality so much. 🥰

[@marylabelle803]

Love this ..wish i had internet years ago when i bought my first horse and ended up in hospital with crushed leg..because i was ignorant.i had no knowledge if my horses demeanor or health issues i had been hoodwinked by a crooked man,with a horrible oaddock. Bad conditions ugg.next time i own a horse things will go down differently!

[@feeltheforce10]

Sorry to hear you had been hoodwinked.I was too a month ago but things are turning around now - take a look at my videos of my colt.The seller lied - he was a crook - thank goodness my pony is away from all that and has a great home now.

[@marylabelle803]

@@feeltheforce10 oh thats amazing,thank God your pony is safe. i am going to watch more of your videos!

[@feeltheforce10]

@@marylabelle803 Thankyou.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm Sorry that you had a terrible experience Mary. I hope that next time you deal with an honest person 🙏

[@melaniemackenzie2086]

Mary LaBelle where can I see the videos of your pony

[@scottreuse4546]

I’m just learning about horses. Great video! Thanks

[@BasicHorseTraining]

No problem!!

[@vo1d_ao]

I was so lucky to have this pop up on my recommended, it was really helpful! I've been looking for ways like this to work with my gelding and it was just what I needed 😊Great video! Spider is adorable by the way

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it and yes Spider is the most adorable boy 🥰

[@bernadetteford5797]

The ‘fence post’ analogy is brilliant.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I’m glad you like it.

[@leearellano5303]

I agree, I’ll remember that

[@Person-ej8vd]

I love this horse he's so sweet and adorable

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is 😍

[@RickyJr46]

Enjoyed this presentation! At the end he giving you a little shoulder rub, what a good fellow!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is 😊

[@NickoyLawrence-u4n]

Thanks alot this was very helpful.

[@marialandis3011]

Great video. I just loved Spider antics and your connection with him. Great information and presentation. Thank you!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome. Spider is such a character 🥰

[@lauren1779]

I just love this horse so much what a goober 💖

[@sheriecemorris]

My horse is a lot like the second one. He takes quite a bit of pressure to back up and doesn’t really care when I flap my hands and try to push him back. I’m going to work on these exercises

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Don't expect to be perfect at it straight away Riece and don't beat yourself up if you make mistakes. I love the saying "There are no mistakes, only lessons". I know from personal experience that the more mistakes I make the more I'm learning. Horses are such forgiving creatures, we need to take a leaf out of their book.

[@trinesandns4947]

You are an amazing teacher!

[@bandagezable]

Going out tomorrow to begin these. thank you

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome. 😊

[@Karine2063]

Thank you! Love to see it though with a colt, cause that’s where I have to start ❤ Mine is 2 weeks now 😍👍🏼

[@ashleytart6365]

A horse trainer taught me this when I was trying to get my goat into the car and it works so well❤

[@katrinathompson6339]

Used your instruction today to start a respect reset with my mare. 🙂 It went well, thank you! 💜#myheartlandranch

[@BasicHorseTraining]

That is fabulous Katrina. I'm glad it helped and thank you so much for letting me know. I appreciate the feedback.

[@milasimons6400]

This was quite helpful! I am working on kind of starting an old shetland pony again because he doesn’t have any manners, when he doesn’t want to work he will bite or rear. He thinks he can get away with that kind of behaviour and the problem is, most people do let him get away with it so I am working on his ground work!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@louisetrimble3490]

Such a good video and just whatveveryone needs! A bit of mutual respect and authentic communication. Keep up your good work and obvious love!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thanks Louise 🙂

[@callymullany5617]

Awesome exercises to start with. Thankyou.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Your welcome.

[@rachaelbishko412]

Spider, stop playing with my hand.” Priceless.😂

[@cherylsommers3592]

He is adorable🤗

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is such a beautiful boy 💙💙💙

[@scottwyckoff5483]

You two are friends, so cool

[@veroniqueviaudFaspasie_1957]

This is what I do even in a stall with school horses. To bend their heads. That works good only using one hand, I don't need a halter. Pressure, release on their poll softly. That helps good before all. To show you are there as nice leader. Perhaps it is only because these mares already know me ? I do not know... 😁🐴🐴❤ Your horse is so adorable ! He obviously loves you, yes I know we can meet say love but it can be easier like that. He is a very sensitive and clever guy! He listens to you very good.😇😍💝

[@leanigous1540]

Hi Josie, thank you for this amazing video, I have a pushy and stubborn mare and it’s so difficult to work with her so I will try all these techniques, thank you for giving advice on what to do with difficult horses!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are so welcome!

[@rhondabaroli2683]

I loved the video ..what a great horse !

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you!

[@cynthialaeger4846]

He cracks me up! Love it

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Me too. Such a funny boy ☺️

[@averylynn1920]

Horses are so amazing ❤️

[@BasicHorseTraining]

They are ❤️. They never stop amazing me 🥰

[@lukewiebe4212]

Great video! This video was really helpful! Thanks!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome.

[@raidenshogun5146]

He’s so adorable 😭

[@piakiby1566]

Beautiful horse and so cute 😂

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you! 😊

[@Magdiel-vx7uq]

The end of the video is just gold bro the horse is mad funny

[@kiara8314]

Thank you so much! This helps so much!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Your welcome 🤗

[@gloriaguasta152]

Wonderful information thank you so much. I just started taking therapeutic riding lessons about five months ago and do not really have any knowledge of horses but I’m very eager to learn.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Wonderful! It's a never ending learning journey Gloria.🙂

[@21stcenturybutterfly19]

I love him!🥰

[@BasicHorseTraining]

So do I ☺️

[@CORNELIAS.TROUBLE]

I am so happy for you. You have alot of horses and I really want a horses

[@BasicHorseTraining]

They are soooo good for your soul 😍

[@cyndijones1454]

Awesome video! Love to see knowledgeable trainer with compassion! Keep up the good work! I gotta go subscribe!! Happy riding!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you 🧡

[@jlg9363]

I love his lips in this video. Such a bonus 😂 ❤️ also loved the fence post analogy and the part about locking your elbow.

[@lauradurrant730]

Oh my goodness… your work is simple yet super effective! I am restarting a TB off the track so any more tips on keeping them relaxed while on the ground and in saddle…

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Oh so many Laura. Too many to write here but ... Only change one thing at a time and don't try to teach him anything if he is anxious. Do work that he already knows until you have his focus. If you are worried when you are on his back then hop off and do more groundwork. It's kinder for both of you and certainly not "letting him beat you/win" as some trainers say! 🙄 I do have a free guide if you would like to read it. I will link it here for you basichorsetraining.com/3-principles/

[@lauradurrant730]

@@BasicHorseTraining thank you for responding. I love your videos. My new little TB’s name is Spud. So he is doing really well. This is week 2 of ground work with him.. I spend a lot of time touching him with my hands, my schooling whip, and a plastic bag in my hand. Do you have a video on how to start lunging? I need to check… 💛💛💛

[@DarleneAParks-bv5fg]

Awwwww he is so adorable and totally enjoyed your video!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you so much 😊

[@DarleneAParks-bv5fg]

@@BasicHorseTraining yew

[@aponinaapu2973]

Super funny boy

[@chrisritchey3272]

I just came across this video and watched it. All of my horses are gone now, but I saw that you were doing the same thing that we did. I had one Paint that would put his head down as soon as I got close so I could put his halter on, he was such a good boy, but he never did stop doing it as I grew up, I had to pull his head up to me. But I also wonder if he was doing it on purpose, he was also a very big character and loved to cause mischief and laugh! Yes, my friend said she heard him laughing too! I really miss him.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Oh Chris he sounds like a lovely horse. I would loved to have heard him laugh 💗

[@NeonJJ_195]

This was really interesting to watch! I'll try this with my (almost) 3 year old gelding as soon as my foot is healed 😃😅

[@BasicHorseTraining]

I hope your foot is better soon 🙏

[@aldeenvanderwalt8385]

I honestly just love spider, such a lovely boy

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Me too 🥰

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you for watching. Spider Rebel and I hope you enjoyed it. Please let us know in the comments if your horse gives softly to pressure like Spider or if he is a little more like Rebel 😆.

[@houstonbrown3450]

Ok my walker is approaching 4,he stubborn doesn't like being told what to do,( could be from too much line breeding),he backs easy ,bumbs the gate open under saddle,like to go ,in round pen ,he backs soft ,even under saddle,teaching to side pass left side to move right , stubborn and dull ,right side to left soft ,he likes to play rough ,( biting) ,repremand ,not working ,well.in 11 years I had horses not one gave any problems grooming ,but Ringo,,he ok with farrier ,easy to catch loads easy ,but longing in round pen , point click ask spank ground,nothing ,slap his hind ,then he moves but not respectfully,1 or a few laps cutting circle in half,not wanting to move ,I move him with my shoulder just behind girth ,hide the stick ,,note ,( my bull dog gets more out of him than I so ) tks

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Hi Housten 🙂, The fact that you say he is easier to move one way and not so easy the other is more than likely due to his one-sidedness. All horses are either bent right or bent left by nature. It is the same as us humans being right or left-handed so they find one side easier to bend and do things than the other. The degree of their stiffness varies from horse to horse. There are a lot of exercises to help him become more ambidextrous (able to use both sides the same). Do a search for horse straightness and see what you come up with. This might answer why he cuts the circle in half too ... he may find it difficult to bend. Notice if he cuts the circle more one way than the other. Hoses all have different personalities and as much as I love the "easy to do anything with" ones, you learn the most from the challenging ones 😆

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Housten, have a watch of this in regards to your "biting" horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpnEoXyPmJaSmq8

[@katmeow3897]

Are you a South Australian? I'm trying to pick the accent. Great video!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

@@katmeow3897 You have a very good ear on you! Yes I am South Australian :)

[@justinw8512]

Thank you for these

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Your welcome 😊

[@ajanewrench9789]

Really enjoyed watching this and surprised myself ! I’m newish to the world and my first horse and I do this !! She’s 17.2h and I’m 5ft.4inch so respect is everything! we walk backwards easily but I will practice asking back with my body . Thank you 😁

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You are welcome 🙂

[@denebolamau6288]

I’m quite lucky in that my first horse has been a very agreeable mare. She used to play ‘keep away’ games, making it hard to halter her but eventually I could get the rope halter on. Backing up was first done with patting her chest but eventually I could just step up to her and wave my training bandana and she would back up. I do use a web halter these days mainly because it is only used for a lead to the outside from paddock to round pen. I got her a bit she really likes and all I have to do is stand in front of her and spread the bridle and she drops her head and takes the bit herself. It’s a loose ring 3 part copper ‘French’ snaffle & she really likes it. I usually do 20-30 minute of ground work before doing mounted exercises. She lunges well without the halter rope although she doesn’t always change direction on command because the dogs running the outside of the pen will keep running in the same direction and she will go back to running with them. I need to work on my technique with this!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Sounds like you have a really lovely mare there Denebola. I love those copper "lozenge" french link snaffles. I used one on my little stallion until we went out to compete. Then I couldn't as we are not allowed to have 2 types of metal in the horse's mouth 😐. Thank you for commenting. I appreciate it. 🙂

[@denebolamau6288]

@@BasicHorseTraining the JP Korsteel loose ring copper snaffle is all copper. I am fairly sure it is still available so that would solve your ‘two metal’ problem. My girl is quite mellow although when we first met she liked to play ‘keep away’ and make faces. I used to make faces right back! When I was spook training her, she was first afraid of the shirt I would flap in her direction. After a few sessions of that, I put the shirt on the ground and stamped on it. I may have made horse noises too. After that, when I waved the shirt in front of her face, she would walk right through it to get to me.

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you for that. 😊. I will google it as I’m just about to start a pony.

[@arlenehammond3459]

Good stuff to teach horses.

[@abrilla864]

Spider was so funny!!! Love him.🥰

[@BasicHorseTraining]

That make two of us A Brilla. He is a beautiful soul ❤️

[@enoralochlin9811]

Omg I love Sipder!!!!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Me too 😆🥰

[@xxlinkman456xx]

Well. I definitely dont have a horse to train but this was still interesting to watch!

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you Mr Incredible 🤗

[@spidersweb2741]

Just started watching your videos there fantastic, I've learnt so much already. Thank you

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Thank you.

[@heatherRebekah77]

He's giving your shoulder a big long smooch at the end there. 😊

[@BasicHorseTraining]

He is Heather ... he's such a beautiful soul.

[@LilSayo]

Wow your videos are fantastic and so easy to learn/understand. Thank you

[@BasicHorseTraining]

You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment 🙏

[@OneTouchFilms_]

Thank you that was great

[@BasicHorseTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colettelaforest9623]

I’m so glad I found your videos….love your gentle way. I noticed you’re using a rope halter that doesn’t have the two knots across the nose. Is this the kind you recommend? So many trainers say you need those.

[@bettiwall-kleinert]

Your red horse reminds me exactly of my Spotted mule. He's out of a halfllinger mare. He does the exact same thing with his nose and lips!!!🤣😍🤣😍