Catching A Horse That Doesn’t Want To Be Caught

A friend has been having some problems with his horses. He needs to transport all 3 horses to a new pasture but cannot catch one of the mares. I head over to help him out and give the mare a lesson on how to be caught using pressure and release techniques.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Some of my "friends" on Face Book should watch this. I spent nearly one hour trying to catch a little mare. I used the same method and she came up to me and allowed me to catch the "impossible catch". They all laughed at me but it worked. Their problem was that each time they caught her, they saddled up and did a lot of jumping in the school. Pony said stuff that....I'm off. I told them just take her in, water, feed and groom then turn her back out. If you work her like crazy each time she's caught ... of course you'll have problems.

[@bethmckellar6154]

that's pretty impressive. takes a lot of knowledge and patience to do what you do. well done.

[@kathrynhayes1799]

It’s quite a workout, if they’re in a big pasture. And mares can be so resistant. I once did the same thing with my mare only I did it on my atv. By the time she ran into the corral she was out of air, but she let me approach her on foot forevermore afterwards. Kudos for sticking with it!

[@CandysYarnCrafts]

Took me 45 mins once to catch my pony. 😂 She's an easy catch now.

[@pitcherlegacy843]

"Pasture ornaments" is so funny! Love all your extra tools in the trailer! Truly the Horse Whisperer! Thank you for showing us and talking throughout the video. And the storm is coming in!

[@glendacisneros982]

❤❤yes, I love this 🏇 horses "pasture ornaments" ❤❤ I love to see 🏇... horses running or grazing when passing pastures ❤😅

[@costrio]

In my case, I would be saying, "Lord, grant me patience, but give it to me now!" Consistency is the key, but I couldn't keep up with that horse, I'm sure. Great video, IMO

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

I’m so busy reading the horses mind that I never get to thinking about patients

[@user-te8on8ex2l]

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[@anacardoso1020]

This was amazing! Your strict consistency to the method made you a winner! that requires lots of patience. Admirable! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thank you so much!

[@doloresreynolds8145]

That was impressive, JR, watching your patience win out over her stubbornness.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Wow! I've seen some stubborn horses, she was honary. You have a lot of patience.❤

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

She was super ornery lol

[@joa843]

You mean she is a super smart girl! I fell for her!😂

[@montylang4348]

“We can both get a break I’m fat too” 😂

[@fleetskipper1810]

You really did your neighbor a solid favor by assisting like this. Especially with the bad weather moving in. The horses look to be nice horses in good condition. It’s a shame that they don’t have a job.

[@marybaker8582]

Thank you for filming this. Its absolutely fascinating!!

[@andreadraper506]

Worked like a treat for my new Pony!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@davidlyons1301]

Thank you! Got a quarter horse recently from a friend. Broke well but did not know me and my farm. My friend said the horse would 'catch for food'. My first few walk ups to the horse had him pace away. Using this method made my first attempt and every attempt afterwords flawless!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Awesome!

[@ranjrog]

Neat trick with the inner tube! I can’t recall how many halters I saw broken from horses pulling back. We had a heavy duty hitching rail and I saw my dad make up a 1.5” rope to put around their necks that would clip to a ring woven into the rope and not tighten around their necks. They could really haul back on that without breaking anything and tired of it quickly. The inner tube seems a little more efficient!! I really enjoy your content!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thanks you can also halter break with an ATV and an inner tube

[@spice1960]

I had a big Morgan mare years ago that setback so hard she snapped the inner tube..then things got even more exciting...the mare went on to be a world champion Reining horse and one of the kindest mare we ever had

[@spice1960]

I noticed that you folded the tube.which i did not...that may be why mine snapped

[@bradarnholt9124]

I know nothing about horses, except how allergic I am. I kissed a horse as a kid and couldn't see by the time we got to the car. That said, I have always loved the animal and finding your channel has given me the opportunity to learn about how beautiful and intelligent they are. Thank you for sharing. After a long day at work, these are so relaxing. Keep up the good content.

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

So sorry your allergic to them😢 I pray someday this allergies leave for you!

[@AllanHanscom]

The inner tube pay off in a big way, interesting to see how you read the animal and deal with each personality accordingly.

[@mcdugalmcstiffy6889]

You are the horse whisperer! Nice work.

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thanks

[@catherinewaelder1946]

JR-I guess your not afraid of horses obviously. I see there is nothing you can’t do. I just want to let you know that I have learned so much just from watching your videos-& I watched almost all your videos. I love your confidence. GREAT JOB

[@txlongarm]

Looks like this is what I’m going to have to resort to except without other horses around. Thanks for the video.

[@rstom1199]

Thanks for showing us how it’s done.

[@deloresrogers685]

Looks like everyone had a good time including the horses ❤❤

[@marybaker8582]

She is so beautiful to watch while she runs!

[@ckswat77zz51]

I wish you & KZbin were around when I started out green & also with a ornery horse. Great job!

[@stanleypruczinski1162]

The most intelligent teaching I have ever witnessed. God Bless you and yours. Amen!

[@hoofhearted3035]

Heavy sigh does not mean frustration. It means relaxation.

[@DeepSeeBlue3636]

Steve Young (UK)does something like that but usually standing in a roudpin or in a stable. This really took some stamina. Fun to watch and you earned a new subscription .Thank you!

[@fludrbywest3886]

Wow 🎉😮 thanks for sharing ❣️🥰🙏🏻 great technique!!

[@cynthiaforee1564]

Wow.....great job.....I'm exhausted! 🥴😂

[@vanpattonvanpatton7391]

Thank you so much for this great lesson - Wish we had you available to train us here in New Jersey!

[@jacquelinekeller5027]

A good definition of what it means to be steadfast! Thank you for sharing this video. I love how you and your family work with horses on your homestead. God bless you always. 😇

[@user-qt7fr6qf3c]

Boy she was a stubborn old lady. It's amazing to watch your methods to get her to come to you. Always enjoy your videos.

[@Clfike]

JR, you’re awesome! BTW, Happy Birthday! (5/19)

[@jordanwhite5470]

Good job of showing the real deal.

[@dugpuck]

You and your dad put up great videos

[@edcowles6414]

Great job. You have a wealth of knowledge of horses.

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thank you it’s my gift, wish it could have been computer science or investing but it’s horses. LoL

[@GriffinKiddos]

Oh, 'that was a trick.' hilarious. great video

[@shirleyparent1873]

Nice explanation ✌️💙

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thanks 🙂

[@beckysanders2935]

I love all the old time hacks you share that was passed down from your kin folk! It reminds me so much of my own grandpa in Ky, he had work mules, farmed tobacco. I was just a little kid and would grab the harness gear cuz Gpa didn’t have any bridles or saddles, and I would try and ride the mules but they just stood there and wouldn’t budge! Lololol

[@user-pd6jt4bm3t]

Great viewing JR, I have never seen this method before, great results. As usual a lovely video. JR you sure do have a knack with horses. ❤️❤️

[@sstarkey1695]

Candice! My gosh! Great job! Thank goodness you saw her!

[@user-mo1ll7sl7w]

For one training job interview, I had to catch a 3 yr old in a 40 acre field. I did exactly as you did and had her leading down the road in @35 min. IT WORKS!!!

[@hoofhearted3035]

Just an observation on tying your rope halter. If you tie the knot below the loop, and the house pulls back, you can loosen the knot by simply pushing up on the top of the loop. Whereas, if you tie the knot above the loop, as it looks like you have, you might need to cut the halter because the knot will be too tight to loosen by hand.

[@amyperusse8951]

Thank you! That was really good. I was wondering about the body position I needed to take to catch my hard to catch mare. I will definitely be using your method!

[@podunk_woman]

Sounds like Warwick Schiller. Make the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy

[@georgiavanhouten9360]

You are truly awesome JR,That was a Joy to see❤❤❤

[@freereinartstudio1463]

Good job!!

[@carolinecalder1259]

You did such a good job 👏

[@bj.roberts6410]

Wow that was cool it's been years since I've been around horses... great technique, and information

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thanks.

[@ES-pc8kf]

This was fascinating. Good job.

[@1105pitbull]

Thought I would catch one of your old videos and very impressive. I really thought the one horse would tip over the trailer but luckily it didn't happen.

[@HotMessRanchKitchen]

Why did I cry when you finally haltered her ❤❤❤ love this

[@kristacook4318]

Totally amazing grace

[@alethacriss9308]

Ok now I have more home work with mama Molly after seeing this great video!!

[@weeniekinzie]

Best clip I've seen for catching difficult horse. Can't wait to work on this. THANKS!!

[@kimt1054]

Excellent video. Earlier today I stumbled across one of your KZbin short videos. After watching and enjoying several of those I came over to your main channel and subscribed. I wish I had found your channel sooner. Hello from Western Ky.

[@georgemccain2505]

good job that was a neat trick!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Thanks

[@steel12city17cowgirl]

IMPRESSIVE Jr!!! You make it look so easy, and it can be, as you’ve shown us here today!!

[@valeriebudlender3911]

Oh wow ! It's amazing how they learn and how you know how to teach.Your videos are inspiring.

[@WilliamCampbell-hv5zx]

That was amazing. Great patience.

[@lisaladybug8975]

Amazing job JR!

[@Sharon-Carrell]

I subscribed a couple days ago and have been binge watching you since…you are Amazing and very Patient!! I love ❤️ Love your channel!!

[@marionberry6909]

Good video, good lesson! As for the doubters “The proof is in the pudding”. A friend has a horse that is difficult to catch, it would be interesting to see her try this.❤

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Try a smaller area makes it less cardio

[@marionberry6909]

@@homesteadhorsemanship I’m 72, I wouldn’t last very long in a big pasture.😅😂🐴🥴

[@kristawilson718]

❤️🐎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Very interesting method! Very surprised!😅

[@brendaredmond4678]

JR... you are the man!

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Amazing horsemanship...

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

That was amazing!! That just shows you don't have to chase and make things worse. You are the boss and she now knows that. But since they never ride them will she go back to the way she was?? Once again that was amazing. I think I even learned something.God bless 🇺🇸🌹❤️

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Yeah, I’m sure if it’s not applied into her life, with someone that knows HOW to apply then she will go back to it. It was just one lesson for her.

[@adeleharris8743]

You are a great trainer I hope many try this method. I no longer can rode but will have me granddaughter try this for sure.

[@shelleydunnigan]

Great job! So hard in a field. So grateful that Monty Roberts introduced this method 25 years ago!

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia 🇨🇦👍👋🐴❤️

[@s.patrciabrady]

😮❤❤❤Great Job JR!!!!!

[@dickieadcock]

I see the logic in the technique. Thanks.

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Yes horses are a smart animal. Yes always say to be a trainer you got to be smarter than the animal. That’s why so many people can’t do it. LoL

[@cathywilliams7336]

Great job I love watching your channel

[@lisameyer1373]

Thank you, but a great job you did. I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@valeriecrockett2090]

I absolutely love the way you train horses. I am 80 years old and way back way back trainers used a rubber hose and used to hit the force between the eyes sometimes even knocking them out so, your loving way is the only way you have a wonderfully reassuring voice too! You always give them a reward by saying good girl, in the proper voice or good buddy. You are also right and teaching people that horses are a lot smarter than their given credit for! God bless you, and I have been watching you diligently for several months now, and have nothing but admiration for your methods! Horses have always been my passion, and they still are. I so wish I could continue to ride. they are number one on my bucket list

[@valeriecrockett2090]

I meant to say the trainers would hit the horses between the eyes with such force that sometimes it made them go down. As a young girl, I would run over and try to stop it without much success.

[@valeriecrockett2090]

❤❤❤❤

[@maureenstringer4362]

Well I never!! Man you have a ton of patience. That’s a very interesting method which with perseverance, pays off. I feel ashamed now of an action I took as a teenager. I was trying to catch my sisters twitty horse, round and round we went till I got so frustrated I threw the halter at her and yelled “go on then you black b&#$@, run now!!” Dreadful I know and totally unhelpful. 🥴 I actually laughed out loud watching this video because it sounded so funny “yah yah yah, clap clap tsk tsk, oh good girl “ lol. Keep up the great work. 😊

[@maureenstringer4362]

Ps. The tyre inner tube is a wonderful idea. 👍

[@darcy5474]

GREAT job!!!🥇

[@BR-ww8ud]

I don’t usually comment, but in this case I half to. I can’t tell you how many vines I’ve watched that either tell how to catch a horse that’s is already willing to be caught or already in a lead and halter. Thank you for sharing the real deal with us. I think we can all relate to the huffing and puffing. ;-) I do have a question though, what do you do when there is a herd out there and the drive your horse away?

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Push them away from the herd. Doesn’t have to be far either they will circle the group, you cut through and just keep doing the we technique pushing them out on on there own on the perimeter of the herd. Be prepared for help. Other horses will pick up on there nervous energy and not like them acting like that and will run out and bit their hip and circle them out of the herd Sam as you. When your object horse stops and squares up pet it’s forehead and turn and walk off.

[@sherrithrift6153]

I’m exhausted just watching that… Amazing❣️

[@orval9325]

Heart over matter some will say 😌 I'm guessing thats the trick to catching, training horses .. not really about buster bronco style of breaking in a horse..!? Win the heart over .. Thanks, JR , watching , learning something new everyday day 🙌 🙏

[@sewerratt47]

The Horse Whisperer

[@gennijarrett8926]

that is awesome I've never seen anybody do that before but you know what you're doing JR

[@nancysimpson4246]

You did a awesome awesome job very good job. Catch them horses.

[@richardcooksey1600]

Well done!

[@nicolabjork2533]

Excellent. Very similar to Monty Roberts' “join up” technique.

[@karenmiller129]

I have a very similar approach when trying to catch a difficult horse. As you say, timing is everything!The only things I do differently is I dont tend to make any noise, just wave n bang my arms againts my legs and whenever I go to approach them, I walk in a large arc around them n wait for them to take a step towards me. But good job..well done! A nice bit of exercise for the day 😅

[@darlene2662]

Great job!!

[@ErnieB]

Thanks for posting!

[@homesteadhorsemanship]

Welcome. Wish I had enough time to post daily

[@ErnieB]

@@homesteadhorsemanship It's a very time-intensive task. I'm happy to view a weekly post. It gives me something to look forward to. Yours, and your dad's videos. Take care of the family and the farm, and your faith. The rest takes care of itself.

[@tildasexton6069]

Great job. I had a leopard Appaloosa as soon as he saw me pull into the field. He came right up to me. Don’t get me wrong he wasn’t ornery horse and I had to do a lot of work with him to get him to mind well without force I let it be his decision to come and pay attention.

[@2ndchancecreationsbychrist12]

Wow I need to try this, at work we have 2 Clydesdales that are trained for harness and pulling carts for shows, but lately they have decided NOT to be caught. Legs is 17.2 high and Stormy is 15.2. Whenever I get near Legs he starts to turn and kick out .....they are in a similar size paddock as this one.....will this technique work on Legs......as I have lots of time would love to try this technique in the paddock with him ...what do you think ...tfs have subscribed as I like what I see.

[@donnakeeley7924]

My dad, started working around horses at the age of 3, in his dads stable. He was born in 1912. He could do anything with a horse or a dog. He never kept a halter on a horse in a enclosed area. Said that he never had a hard time catching a horse with oats or Omalene in a milk bucket. He could catch a horse by name and call his horses to him, out of a herd. Rather it was a herd of Elk or a herd of wild horses, his horses were always in his back pocket. He's been gone now since 1981, his horses all with him in heaven. Losing all of them is still a big grizzly loss for me and I've not been able to ever touch a horse since. It's still to raw.

[@pam8469]

I loved the Dobro® music, It's GREAT!! 😄😃😀😍😚☺😛😊😸👋👍🦮🐈🐤🦆🦜🐦

[@maureen8930]

Wow great job !!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pennyroberts8763]

I'm suprised they didn't remove the two that could be caught and leave her on her own. seen that done several times & when they came back the horse allowed it's self to be caught

[@penelope8980]

I agree!

[@deborahgoslin5858]

Good job !

[@cdewitt406]

You gotta have tons of patience 😮

[@MrBmoll5858]

🙏👍👍Great job.

[@tanyabrown9839]

Interesting technique, I wish I had known this one when I had my horses.

[@cindyllax]

So awesome!

[@carolhornett9605]

Fantastic!

[@2117david]

Thank you

[@CuriousCat8010]

This is phenomenal. Wow