Curing Aggressive Behavior

This short clip is part of the soon to be released "Training in Equus" DVD series. This horse attacked anyone with feed, lead line, or lunge line in their hand. It explains aggressive behavior and how to address the problem - effectively and permanently.

[@derpyhooves5579]

I literally signed in just to say this, you handled it all beautifully! Getting him out of your space, moving him to the "edge of the herd" make him move! Perfect, I applaud you!

[@sonseere10]

It is never the horse's fault. It is not a horse problem, it is a people problem.

[@redleisa]

loved the cat trotting past

[@khalilal-qutub8529]

your way of communicating how to gain a horse respect is very clear and precise. Your video's too. I understood from it how to control the horse by body language and they helped me understand what other people are talking about. thank you, you are very educative.

[@rachaelhaddan6852]

I just love how you explaine things so well! I retell in a different way to make it clear. thank you!

[@getnoticedsigns]

Great videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & talent. I watch the videos many times and catch more of how you communicate to the horses each time. Your results speak for themselves. Thank you.

[@UWunicornwalker]

Thanks so much for this video, I had a horse that had 'very annoying' ground manors. She would listen and behave while I was riding her, but on the ground she would walk in front of me, all the time, I would make her turn in circles until she would walk behind me, but inevitably she would speed up and walk in front of me again and tip her nose and then shoulder in my space as she passed (and then I would make her circle). She obviously respected her halter more then me, as the 'circling' approach never taught her anything but she would do it anyway. I knew that she was being disrespectful on the ground but I didn't ever think there was a difference between a horse challenging you on the ground and in the saddle, in the saddle she listened to me, but on the ground she was able to push my buttons all the time.

[@AdventureHorseRidinginNYS]

Absolutely great - as you are too with your explanations regarding the comments ! Lordy, you are good !

[@britbyname3620]

I think that you’re rubbish, the horse looks totally confused.... and frustrated, get in touch with Rick Gore !! Quickly

[@garyscottcates752]

I don't see an aggressive horse in this video.. I see a mellow, bored horse, that wants to graze.. This video is a complete waste of time.

[@tiffanyritter3879]

I don't think they're saying this particular horse is aggressive but to use the video with a horse that acts like this OR an aggressive horse. just showing with a not perfectly space knowing horse.

[@ColonelKlink100]

You must have missed when he stepped into her space and tried to bite her.

[@leealexander3507]

@@ColonelKlink100 Kind of like about half the pushy but otherwise not especially aggressive geldings more than half the teens and other riders around here own. Nearly all of them know enough to calmly move the horse back without a fuss. This would probably be an ok video for raw beginners who don't even know the bare basics.

[@CrewOfFirefly]

I love your videos this is actual natural horsemanship, learning lessons from the horse.

[@Bethelhorses]

Thank you for showing the interaction horse to horse as a comparison. Saving this video for people who don't ;'get' what natural horsemanship is.

[@TheMeaTV]

I believe his pawing was frustration about wanting to get into my space. Pawing stopped when he gave up the thought of owning the space. I agree that moving his feet is a great answer, and I did that a bit in this clip. There are 2 crucial steps I take with any horse - first establish my space and his, and 2) move his feet. I did this on the lead line because it's safer for the owner. Without respect for space established first, he would continue to act aggressively in order to take it.

[@ComeHomeFeeefeee]

my horse yawns a lottt when i work her..i always thought she was bored and not listening but now im glade to know that she is paying attention and listening to me:) thanks for the help

[@roguerader]

Is this an aggressive horse for these people, Jesus, they havent seen an aggressive horse in their lives then! lucky them!

[@deegee4041]

+roguerader - You're right. I think they probably should've said "dominant," not aggressive.

[@junehansen9749]

roguerader totally agree whit you! Pure horse😭

[@nameofthepen]

Impressive! Very impressive. I watched, barely breathing, fascinated by the subtlety with which this "conversation" was taking place. Superb tutorial for those with eyes to see just what was accomplished here. (Note: that didn't seem to include the "gummybear crowd" of young girls who posted the outraged "You're-so-mean!" comments, lol.) Teachers who can teach horses are very special. Teachers who can teach riders to teach horses are divine. :-)

[@rachaelhaddan6852]

What I mean by "That goes for people and Animals too" in my last post was "People can't expect to treat a horse as they would another human" We have to learn the horse's language, which is mostly body language. I Love this Video by TheMeaTV because this lady know's what she is talking about!!!!

[@TheMeaTV]

He wasn't in my space, I set him at that space. Big difference. I use their innate "mirroring" behavior. Once I control the space, his job is to stay there no matter what it takes. If I speed or slow or stop, he'll speed or slow, step for step. (Very handy too for activities like trailer loading or getting into wash racks, etc.) Only body language is used - no cues they can deny or refuse. I know others teach this differently. If you'd like, check my videos on Join Up. Thank you for the post!

[@TheMeaTV]

I know the head to the ground or leg as a sign is a little known fact. Please watch my video here, "Dominance in the Natural Horse." at 2:16 you see the chestnut (alpha) closest to the fence, do a head shake, head drop to rub her leg, followed by a nose toss, sending the herd forward while she falls behind. There is a full and detailed explanation at 3:21 - 4:30. You'll see the power she has with that head drop followed by an instruction to the entire herd. I'm glad you asked this question!

[@lenajarvie5245]

I love the way Mea way trains horses and people. No slapping, whip, force or anything just communication and body language, and learning the horse. My horse responds beautifully with this training a huge improvement. =D

[@TheMeaTV]

Also, I want to say that My job is to teach owners how to handle and correct behavior within their expertise level and comfort zone. This horse has attacked her while lungeing and bit her viciously which required stitches. She has to overcome her fear and develop confidence that she can handle his behavior. Thus, my methods are slow and deliberate, teaching her how to correct him without provoking him. Unfortunately behaviors cannot be "trained" out of horses, owners must learn to relate.

[@xxblackwhitex]

I love that cat! It's just like...pfff look at me trot

[@KJMudge]

I very much admire your understanding of horsemanship and communicating in a language that a horse understands . I believe alot of people who are trying to educate their horses don't understand that the language of equus is slient where body language , eye contact , pressure and release and positioning is how horses communicate with the main aim being to get the other horses to move their feet . Only a very small percentage of their communication is vocalizations and people who don't understand this concept usually are setting their horses up to fail because horses need direction once you have established their full attention . When things do go wrong between the horse and the human it is always the horse that is at fault not the human which can end up with the horse suffering the consequences because of the humans actions . We must remember that no horse is born bad just like human infants they come into this world vice free and as they progress in age and humans start becoming involved in the horses life that is where things go wrong because of human intervention not the horse .

[@RunninQHsRock]

Sometimes horses yawn when their throats are irritated but I hope your girl is just relaxed :)

[@ollila63]

i love how so many are right on top of the trainer, and author of the training videos, to pass judgement, and think they are more educated... i wonder how many actually even have a horse. i think if my horse came to bite me... i would have beat the crap out of him.. also i want to add that i enjoy your videos... thank you very much

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

To all the pre-teens and teenagers who are talking such smack in your comments: You have SO MUCH growing up to do. You kids get a dead broke horse from your parents and in no time you know everything about horses. That's exactly how people get really hurt with horses! You never ever underestimate an animal, especially one that weighs over 1,000 lbs. I'm absolutely shocked at the negligence parents are showing by letting their tweens loose with horses ! The proof of it is all over KZbin. I'm seeing more and more kids getting hurt and killed from horse/rider accidents. They're jumping and doing gymkhana "tricks" on horses with NO TRAINING and WITH HORSES WHO HAVE NO TRAINING. I scream every time I see some young girl do a stupid neck mount on a grazing horse. If I had EVER done something so ignorant, my trainer would've had her boot up my ass, drop me as a student and tell my parents to sell my horse before I and/or the horse was injured. Always RESPECT your horse as you should any animal and a professional trainer! I apologize to the seasoned horse veterans out there.

[@menotyou5380]

LOL Gotta LOVE those armchair veterans that have been riding for two whole years on their 30 year old lesson pony. LOL

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

Sierra Merryman Sierra, I wasn't talking about you unless you're doing the type of things I commented on, which I dearly hope you aren't. ;-)

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

Sierra Merryman No problem, dear. I just want young people to be safe so they can enjoy a lifelong love with their horses. Just recently, I saw a beautiful young teenage girl who had suffered a fatal riding accident on her beloved horse. Nobody is certain what or how it happened. Horses bring out a sense of freedom in our inner spirits. That's the beauty of them. As a mom, I can't stand the thought of anyone, especially a young lady being fatally injured or injured badly enough to never ride again. I can no longer ride due to several failed back surgeries. One small fall could lead to permanent paralysis from my waist down. I never realized how much I'd miss riding until the choice was taken away from me. What I really miss is riding with my daughter who is now a mother. I had dreams of taking her children for rides, but I'm very thankful that I can still watch her teach my grandson one day. Take care, be safe, and enjoy!

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

Sierra Merryman Good girl! I'm proud of you!!! There's something so special that horses bring into our lives. Mankind would never be where we are today without the loyal aid of the horse. We owe them kindness, safety, and that same loyalty back. Thank you for your kind words. I'd love to hear about your riding and your horse. My paternal grandfather was a fifth generation blacksmith and my uncle trained. I grew up with all kinds of horses around; huge drafts, Amish buggy horses, racing Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds...even a nasty tempered pony that hated everyone but his best friend, an old billy goat. Lol's!!! Of course the one I miss the most was my AQHA grulla gelding who was a great grandson to King P-234, one of the breeds greatest foundation sires. I LOVE the Buckskins and Grullas. Heck, I even loved that old nasty pony. :-) Do you ride English or Western?

[@sierramerryman1079]

im more of a western rider, im also just know beginning to retrain my horse so i can begin barrel racing

[@TheMeaTV]

I did flag him away first BECAUSE he stepped forward into my space with his ears showing that he was targeting me. I did inspire the bite attempt by telling him to get out of my space. I am proactive, not reactive to horse behavior. His step in showed his lack of respect and a challenge. In Equus, if he had stepped forward and put his nose in a higher ranked horse's space without asking permission first, he'd have his head knocked off. I took the challenge and moved him away.

[@QH1100]

The cat steals the show! ;)

[@MegF142857]

@TheMeaTV I really liked your attitude of calm assertiveness. That came across very well with the tone and manner in video and how you presented yourself to the horse, IMO.

[@theboys200809]

thank you for the video! i like your explanations - all makes sense to me. will help me with my new mare with very bad ground manners. i'm desperately trying to feel safe around her and this will work i think.

[@ximenamier7078]

Helped a lot... one of my horses doesn't respect at all my space an this video is much help to regain his respect...

[@MegaAsker]

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[@garyscottcates752]

Ximena Mier Check out the Clinton Anderson - Downunder Horsemanship youtube videos, he is a way better trainer...

[@berndhorsch8131]

LOl!

[@garyscottcates752]

No thanks.

[@CyanideOwl]

Check out Rick Gore. He will teach you good.

[@Yambeau]

@TheMeaTV lol I LIKE the calm manner in which she speaks. This is one of the best videos I've seen amid all the nonsense one finds on youtube from wannabe trainers. Looking forward to more from you.

[@derpyhooves5579]

Very educational! I love it, perfect for my 1 year old.

[@TheMeaTV]

This is an excellent question, thank you. You're right. I can move the horse around in the round pen and gain respect without the lead line. BUT,this is not about what I can do with a horse. My responsibility is to assure that the owner can overcome the problem, feel safe and confident within her current abilities. This "discussion" is about leadership, it doesn't automatically transfer.The owner must be able to learn tor relate to her horse NOW. I teach communication between horse and owner.

[@helenesstables]

Thank you for posting this video; very clearly explained and helpful!

[@mikaylavoris9840]

if you flail at the horse like that he will just think that is scary and since all horses have the 'fight or flight', the horse couldn't run, so he chose fight and tried to bite you. He not trying to get into your space, he trying to defend himself.

[@bimbim331]

I thought putting head down was a calming thing for the horse any way

[@TheMeaTV]

Dropping the head to the ground or to rub on their leg is the signal from the alpha to alert the rest of the herd she (he) is going to give a direction - meaning "pay attention!" Also, horses learn to get release from us by going all the way down and so we lose their attention. I want him to look TO me, not avoid. Relaxed head dropping is at :50 or 1:16. Note that by 3:30 he's starting to follow my movement, despite the cat, with head lowered and ears on me. That is respectful.

[@JerTin-Woodlands]

This video was great. It's the same principal I use training my dogs. This is my space and you will respect my space...and keep your eyes on me. My dog are also trained on hand signals.

[@xXdwsizevilXx]

Making sure a horse knows to respect humans is good but you don't always have to argue and fuss, If anything after the first few discrepancies with the horse trying to argue you should have just made that horse do some work. A tired horse isn't going to have any interest in arguing and will learn that if it tries to argue when you tell it something it is just going to be put to work and it will stop all the arguing, this flailing your arms at the horse and moving it over and over is just a waste of your time and the horses. Sometimes being quiet works better than being loud.

[@extendingthetrot7916]

+Darryl Sawyer Thank you.

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

Nobody can "work the horse until he is tired" everytime he goes out to the paddock. What if you need to take care of another horse in the came corral and the aggressive horse keeps putting himself in the way. You have to have ways to deal with that horse at that time.

[@Playerized12]

I really like the way you handle your horse without the whip or quirk and get a positive response. Now I have a problem child that will not stand on the washrack cross-tied without pawing and stomping like he was doing in this video.....Any suggestions as to what I can do to make him stand? He is a three year old and had to be gelded because he was getting all to aggresive, since then, he is really a wonderful horse, just he has a few bad ways and that is one of them.

[@angle5daysaweek]

amzing videos, really well educated thought out and explained your videos have introduced me to equs, thank you so much :) have a few questions on other behavioral issues, but first am i correct in thinking working @ 'liberty' means without a lunge/leadrope attatched ?......... (see next post)

[@jessicahawkins6130]

That cat!

[@bbranch05]

great video, trying to work with my fiances new horse that seems to be very aggressive and this video gave me some great ideas on how to work with him

[@angle5daysaweek]

@TheMeaTV thank you for the reply, you explain really well 'why' the horses use the behaviour and signals. You deffinitaly know and understand what you are talking about thanks :) ps love the articals on the website true inspiration xxx

[@TheMeaTV]

No you don't know, and if you stay 4 feet in front of an aggressive horse like him, he'll take you out. I need him where I can see him and intervene before behavior escalates. He'll pin ears before biting. I don't agree with having them behind you ever. In the natural herd, the highest horse is behind, usually the last, and "pushes" the rest forward with pinned ears and nose toss. The highest is protected, so the lower horses are in front. In nature, you can't be the leader if you're in front.

[@wildmandazza]

very enjoyable and a job well done , grabbing the horses attention is paramount , saftey comes first.....the horse will soon learn who is boss , gentle yet ASSERTIVE , don't tolerate bad behaviour period !!!!!! for those who have been bitten , struck , kicked..... would understand just what a horse can do if you allow it !!

[@rachaelhaddan6852]

Isn't it intresting how licking and chewing means the horse is using it's thinking side of the brain and showing submission; while in dogs licking and chewing means that they are begging for a treat.

[@Synexin]

@ElisaMaeEventer2Be Pay attention, the horse only tried to bite after the human told it to step back out of the human's space. It had nothing to do with the lead rope at all. It was just the horse being disrespectful.

[@bluebird7962]

It is too easy to be judgemental based on what you THINK is happening in the video. The lady is not hitting him in the face, she is establishing personal space. Rope does not touch horse. If she caused this horse pain, he would have reacted aggressively. It is all about body language and eye contact. At the end of the video, look again at the lady's body language. No direct eye contact, facing slightly away, no threat and horse responds positively! Very similar to Monty Roberts methods. GREAT

[@anacyrose]

the horse only became aggressive when he was slapped with the lead rein

[@Sniffysmyboy]

One thing I did was use the crop when my horse proved ignorant to spacial respect, but 'hitting' him, as in light, annoying and continuous taps which worked with my previous young horse, didn't work, so instead I used the other end and poked him with it. It worked, so, if anyone has any difficulty, try the other end of the whip, it works ^-^

[@Kimmyloca0]

Great video! I have an aggressive horse as well. I do as you do, its a constant process, you can't let your guard down because he will test you all the time. To the people saying you don't know what your doing etc they obviously they have never had to deal with an aggressive horse. They can do more damage to us than we to them.

[@thegoodfairy]

I will never hurt my horses, BUT, trust this, if one of my horses tried to take a chunk out of my arm, it would be on. I have three grandchildren that walk through the barn, and their little heads are right at the level of my horses. I can not have a horse biting. Thank goodness I don't have that problem.

[@painthorselover101]

@gcoxalaska continued- cakewalk, but you have to remember this is a clients horse. she cant show her work with a moderate or severe aggressor if she doesnt have one lol :)

[@BabaaNii]

I like this video, explains alot how you should interact with horses.

[@StrrawBerryx]

Interesting! Thanks alot for your explanation. I love to just watch horses in the herd but its nice to know who is doing what, and what the reaction from the other horses is. There is more than just the obvious things, I like to learn more about it!

[@carolynpingree899]

Thank you. This video is really helpful.

[@animallover017]

Wow, very very interesting! thank you for sharing! Very well explained and easy to understand

[@bod8shus2]

You need to know when to be quiet.She does know what she is talking about. Thank You for the Video.

[@cuatro336]

You ppl do not speak the language. Did you happen to see the horses biting and kicking each other?? Shes doing it all right

[@Gigabitties]

Starts off with bothering the horse. Can already tell they don't know what they're doing.

[@TheMeaTV]

@laknight99 I think you're seeing the difference between behavior on the lead compared to liberty because horses learn manners usually in training. Watch closely though when you have him on a line - if he steps to you or sticks his nose in your space at all, he is not respecting you. Watch the intro on this movie about what happens when the chestnut puts her nose on the gray. Your horse is probably giving you subtle sings on the line that show his disrespect, he's just learned he can't attack.

[@phyllismehollin64]

The reason it is aggressive in the beginning is because he is hitting it with the lead rope

[@berndhorsch8032]

The horse is a little bit disrespectful and a little bit dominant, but not really aggressive. Maybe that submissive people had problems with this horse, but I am sure that a some groundwork lessons would yield a better result. Horses need routine and training. The ambition of horse "trainers" to solve a problem quickly to prove their competence is not intelligent. There is no reason to abuse animals with stronger wills by forcing them into submission instead of granting them some time to learn their lessons. I am sure that the horse owner will have the same problem with the horse again.

[@evamcknight6474]

I train race horses and their attention span is very short. I use the shank and lead-line and I also deal with stallions it is very important to set rules and stick to them.

[@SuperEndospore]

I was learning how to cook vegetables and now im here. Dont know why im here. But interesting nonetheless.

[@angle5daysaweek]

hi sorry for posting so much but im really intresed, equus really makes sense.Could you suggest any books, website links or videos about equus and/or breaking and training horses? really want to try breakin a horse but wouldnt know where to start. I've watched lots of youtube videos of training, breaking, and desensitizing that i like but they only show clips of excersices and dont explain what there for anything. do you break horses aswell? if so, please video next time and upload :D

[@TheMeaTV]

@MegF142857 Yes, most likely he was going to give me some sort of instruction, which is why I interrupted his thought with a tug. Note the difference between dropping his nose there, compared to a relaxed lowering, standing still. Head lowering usually means relaxation, even in the round pen join up. Lowering of head and stepping to you is also a request to enter your space. Check my video on "Dominance in the natural Horse" and I think you'll see.

[@BreathOfCrimson]

This was actually really helpful. I work with a horse who's very aggressive with leading (even attempting to bite my arms and the arms of the other people who work with him) This really helped. Though he still shows alot of aggression in the paddock at times (putting his ears back, trying to bite or charge and even turning and trying to kick out at anyone who tries to bring him inside ) if there any way to help this?

[@painthorselover101]

This is a horse that ATTACKED people. If this lady didnt 'fix' him where in the hell do you think he wouldda ended up exactly?

[@Kimmyloca0]

1. No one ever said the horses in the clip were being mean, your right they are being horses. The clip is there to show us how horses establish hierarchy with each other so we can learn from it and apply it to how we handle horses. The other horse had a biting issue before they stepped into the round yard with it, he did not provoke it into biting him. I have a horse that bites luckily he has only got me in fleshy areas, he has tried to bite my face. Do you think that is acceptable behaviour?

[@TheMeaTV]

@angle5daysaweek Nipping is just an argument about space, so push his head far enough away so you make his feet move - over just one step is sufficient, but make sure he doesn't step back into that space immediately. Never allow his head into your space, big no no in Equus. We humans reward them for entering our space, even with the nose, thinking its affection, then reprimand because they push or rub. Not fair. And no, I don't believe that old tale about the girth. It's just a new sensation.

[@denise5481]

I feel very confused about what you trying to teach/communicate the horse. If I am confused, I think it's possible he is also confused. I couldn't pinpoint one skill you were teaching- I saw you moving in a lot of different ways. Do you want him to stand, move forward, move backward? I don't know. If you want him to move forward, why are you doing it by facing him? That's for backing up. I just think it should be very clear, and it should be one skill at a time. The pawing was frustration because he doesn't know what you want.

[@bonkersgrl]

I dislike this because I've been watching Warrick Schiller and the likes of those who don't like having the horse on a lead when your teaching them manners. Why? Because the lead is pulling them into your space in the first place. I think your holding onto that rope a little to close to him for using one if ur gonna. Take a look at Warrick, he's on youtube. I like his methods.

[@TheMeaTV]

@taointhebryony Now, now, your national show horse is most likely as intelligent, sensitive, and friendly as my Arabians. This video is actually of a 2 year old warmblood. It's not the breed - it's Horse. Equus is Equus. Each horse, each breed, has it's own personality for us to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the information. Thank you.

[@andree-anncloutiier4375]

good job:) You are a good trainer

[@1Whipperin]

Leadership? Respect? Anthropomorhic nonsense. He's just moving away from pressure and relaxing when the pressure is removed..

[@painthorselover101]

@gcoxalaska you are right about one thing, he wasnt what i would call a 'severe aggressor'. he was more 'mild' in the spectrum, but one good nip in the right place can do loads of damage. a friend of mine nearly got her finger bitten off by a 2yr old colt that she was afraid to dicipline because she wanted to be his friend and didnt want to hurt him. he wasnt 'severe' either, but he caused loads of pain and stitching. i've had to deal with severe agrressors before that make this guy look like a

[@extendingthetrot7916]

Why would anyone in their right mind reprimand a horse in a halter with a clip. I, personally, would not enjoy being nailed in the jaw with that clip every time someone wiggled the rope.

[@MustangRebel3]

its called keeping from being bit. you have obviously never handled a dominate horse

[@extendingthetrot7916]

I have handled plenty of horses. My own used to be quite a challenge. Pain should never be the answer.

[@MustangRebel3]

Extending The Trot youre right im sure that the 3 inch clip did so much damage to the 1200 pound animal

[@extendingthetrot7916]

Do you realize how sensitive horses are?

[@MustangRebel3]

Extending The Trot do you realize they are 10 times your weight

[@oliviataylor4061]

Helps alot! Got a horse for this years christmas and she sometimes doesnt listen to me. I didnt really know much till watching this thats for the video! =)

[@KaeKae64]

...... My horse tends to lower his head right before he attacks someone............ Pretty sure it's not always submission.

[@TheMeaTV]

@akanewe I understand. One of the reasons I sound that way , especially on this video is that no emotion can be delivered to the horse at a time when your adrenalin is high and perhaps fearful of an attack The horse is not emotional about aggression - this is just how he claims his space- with his teeth or his kick or strike. So my voice expresses what I must also express to the horse. I must deliver calm, intentional intent - and I can see how in human terms you might think it is monotonous.

[@MegF142857]

About comment on head lowering with "nose on ground" at 2:03 is dominance signal. Was he going to snake his head? I've heard 2 other meanings for head lowering. One as sign of submission, such as "I give", which is often mentioned with round penning & "join up". Second is lowering head as sign of relaxation & calming. Later in video you say lowering head his head, but with licking / chewing, means submission. So I'm a bit confused about meaning between same action by horse's head/neck.

[@schmickers03]

KITTTTTTY!!!! :D

[@TheMeaTV]

@angle5daysaweek MEA stands for Mirroring Equine Attitude. Coincidentally, it's also my initials.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

That is correct, but do not use the metal clip on the lead line. When you apply pressure to move his feet, he is being hit on the chin with the metal clip. That is completely unnecessary to get the point across and move his feet.

[@angle5daysaweek]

.... see previous post..... i read somwhere that having the girth fastened around them can feel like they're being attacked but they are used to it buy now and no it wont hurt them?? either a response in video or comment form would be greatly appreciated, big fan of your methods and work thanks :)..... ps sorry the post (s) are so long

[@funlovincop]

thanks for the information! you explain it very well. Does anyone know if this will also help my pushy horse to not get jealous and try to dominate any other horse that has my attention?

[@angle5daysaweek]

.....see previous post...... i help out in a small riding shcool and the ponies and horses there often nip ,the rest of the time they are well behaved. but i was wondering is there a way to tell the horse that is not ok using equs? most people would hit them on the muzzle but i just push their nose away and say NO in a firm voice........see next post

[@Kimmyloca0]

2. Yes I agree that we are continuously learning and no horse is the same but before you slander other people and tell them they are no good and don't know what they are doing then you must be able to back yourself up and say what a better way would be. So again what should I do with my horse that bites?

[@woodlandhollow1545]

This was absolutely ridiculous!

[@CharlieOscar100]

Makes me wonder what on earth that horse has in it's past... I'm only a student of Monty Roberts so I have no advice here...

[@RuthandKenzie]

@Kimmyloca0 You have to be kidding me right? Maybe that horse is being introduced, but it is not being mean, it is being a horse. Normal horse behavior that doesn't belong in this "aggressive" video. If you think they're good you must not know what your doing either. I do not know much, even the best horsemen and women barley scratch the surface. There is so much to learn. As for the biting, I can't give a definite answer. It's different in every situation. That horse was provoked into biting h

[@amystarsmeare8302]

I find your videos very helpful. I have a 6 year old Arab/Appaloosa I got her 3 weeks ago and she has some very bad habits which your videos are helping me solve. Today when I went to catch her in the field she would no catch, kept on walking away from me with her ears back I kept on trying and in the end she kicked me, I have no idea what I should do in this situation, do you have any advice?

[@sallypenno164]

That's one very confused horse, no aggressive behavior at all. Very unclear and confusing , there's no reward where the horse can learn within acceptable behavior

[@andrewgordon3341]

Aggression to aggression is not recommended try this wit Riboto, Stormcat or Alleged a horse can rip your arm off with a bite and neck twist, trampling you or a cow kick better to make them want to than throwing lead rope in their face.

[@bellananni]

if this horse is aggressive my cat is a huge lion

[@watchgoose]

Did you not watch the way the horses interacted with each other? It's the same principle.

[@cholan1972]

I see some serious HEAD SHY issues being created. Tell me if I'm wrong?

[@nameofthepen]

@livebreathehorses - Bravo! Good decision! Yeah, horses have a "pecking order" that puts a bunch of high-school kids to shame. It's all about "social rank". They have contempt for those beneath themselves, and a kiss-azz desire to be friends with the higher-ranking ones. I suggest you watch this vid again a few more times. Each time, you'll see something new. And, it all won't change overnight. He may need reminders from time to time. But, it WILL happen, if you decide it will. :-)