Dangerous Aggressive Stallion! What can i do to help?!

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Dangerous and potentially lethal young stallion leaving teeth marks all over its owner! I need to help quick with this one!

[@truthteller9071]

Gelding a horse is always safer. That poor horse probably gets little exercise & stalled 23 out of 24 hours. I've seen this with show horses. Horses need to be in a herd. We wouldn't like to be cooped up in a stall all the time & not be able to socialize, run, eat fresh grass. Horses don't care about ribbons or awards.

[@johnkidd1226]

At that age, they need to be rough housing and play fighting with other horses until they learn their place.

[@ave5795]

They are saying they are going to have him gelded. I do agree with that that age he should be running at least in a field with a little mate ... Idealistic in a herd.

[@ixtlanmichoacan1742]

Kk

[@user-qn1sx1bo7w]

being lockdown for two years and ostracized from friends and family I know how the horse feels

[@truthteller9071]

@@user-qn1sx1bo7w Yeah, pretty close.

[@kerrydwyer1879]

He is wanting approval. He's a smart ,bored pony... He's young... Hi from Australia... Hope hes going well now...because watching this ,I see a young horse desperately wanting approval and to know how to please.... He's a sweetie.. I've been bitten by a horse that was a backyard foal(& probably treated more like a puppy dog while young) on the face.. I was about 13/14... Im 59 now.. And picked up by a horse in pain when I went to open the gate to bring them in for the night... That one- a jumper.The owner rode him only once or twice a week( sat and sun) and sat at the back of the saddle for at least an hour chatting to others after riding him over show jumps...for a long time.No warm up. He was in pain... I've a nice left breast scar from him... And scar next to my nose from other one... They're horses,not people... We need to use our big brain,and empathy to all their needs... I enjoyed watching this...thank you. All take care...

[@virginiatozier9957]

As Buck would say, " He's no different than a teenager who's had the run of the house."

[@garyshaffer1409]

Could be this colt is stall-bored, as many others have suggested here. After just a few minutes with the trainer the horse was thoroughly enjoying the interaction. He was excited and ultra animated when leaving the barn and running in the turnout like the colt he is. He appears to be very willing to work with humans as long as he is interested and having fun. What a good trainer you are, a great lesson.

[@sidilicious11]

Yea, the colt was running with glee and zoomies as much as running from Steve at first. Young male horse need room to run and playmates to spar with.

[@cghpeg]

His brain was working so much. He got to a really good point.

[@alayneperrott9693]

A number of things could have gone wrong: weaned too young, so not sufficiently disciplined by his mother or other senior members of a herd; lack of early handling; given too many treats; intolerance of cereals in nuts or coarse mixes, so needing a non-heating feed like alfalfa: bored stiff indoors with little exercise or nearby company.

[@MollyGrue1]

Thats a big part of the problem, for sure. If you want to keep him as a stud, he needs real WORK and space and activity. In fact, he is quite good natured and sensible. Would never strap up his leg, i. e., for fear the horse would freak out and hurt itself in the process. He stays calm and evaluates the situation. Wow. That bowing down and trying to bite when you grab the front leg, is a typical male horse play game. Touch the leg = trigger.

[@yvonneost12]

@@alayneperrott9693 I think your right he does need something cut out - his nuts will be a good start.

[@heatherforde8271]

I loved seeing the horse's joy once he had someone who understood how to communicate with him and lead.👏

[@saraquarry3440]

That "I've never seen him eat with me in here, because he is always on me..." and the relief smile on her face to see the different behaviour. Wishing the owner and the horse all the best in the future!

[@falconk9]

I feel sorry for the colt. He should be out with a gelding to play with and learn manners from. Being stuck in a stall is the worst for horses but especially for young stallions. My Andalusian stallion was similarly frustrated when I bought him at 16 months. Took 8 weeks to integrate him back into a herd and now at just over 2 you wouldn’t know he was a stallion. He is a gentleman because he knows how to play with other horses & how to behave around humans.

[@margaretfleming3554]

The equine conversation you have with these problem horses is something to behold, wonderful.

[@PaulineRaabe_]

A stall kept stallion in a barn full of mares is extremely frustrated for him and he gets a bad attitude. That's a human's fault creating that behavior. Horses like to be out in pasture just grazing, be with the herd and play and figure out who's head horse. Which should be you. Horses by nature are calm peaceful grazing animals. With a fight or flight attitude, this guy can't step release from his aggressions so he feels like he has to fight. He's a 2-year-old stallion. You want to get babies out of him and produce his good breed. He is a very young boy. It's going to take persistent everyday work. Not come in for an hour after picking up the kids once or twice a week or stopping by on a weekend it's got to be an everyday thing. Horses can live up to 30 years old, ignore him and he'll ignore you. You have to be persistence with patience and gentle dominance❤️ 🐎 🐎 🐎 Good learning video and great trainer 👍

[@tanjajensen3003]

I totalt agree with you... until the last words... :-/ I can only say Monty Roberts... He is a gentle horsewhisper - the reel stof.. in this video there is too much talk, too smalle spare... = too much fokus on doing xxx for the camera... So... horsefriends.. MONTY ROBERTS...🥰

[@leons2395]

Dear Fangirls: this is UTTER BS!!! "When did her last go out? ... Sunday...." That says it all! How about keeping a stallion with the mum and later in a selected herd IN THE PASTURE? ANY horse would act up when held this way, never mind a Stallion! Most of you have NO IDEA about the BASIC needs of a horse. This horse is actually adorable, considering the frustration he must feel. The "tough" horse guy shows who the boss is... completely over the top, though. Silly!

[@kidstuff44555]

@@leons2395 I agree. Horses in nature wander, graze and play 24 hours a day. Not allowing them even 1 hour a day to run outside is honestly cruelty

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

@@leons2395 was literally about to say what you said. glad i managed to read your comment first.

[@kelcritcarroll]

Leaving him in a stall most of the time is like him just being in prison.. what the hell is up with that? I dont understand why people do that…just because of greed is my educated guess.

[@therotundhound2354]

Anyone who has ever owned a Welsh cob will know how wilful they can be. They are not wrong uns, just high energy, intelligent animals that need tons of work both physical and mental, to keep them sober. Just like people who have problems with border collies , their behaviour based in boredom. I admire your calm approach. Aggression breeds aggression. This horse is looking for a leader.

[@blackimp4987]

the problem is that all creatures need to be free and many owners use horses like toy and place them "on the cupboard" when they've finished. there should be much more severe laws about hot to keep animals

[@brieziethirteen13]

Having worked with aggressive horses for over 58 years, which was my specialty ,I can say, the few vids Ive seen from you have demostrated that you using sound and proven techniques. He is a nice stallion.. Good thing they got you there to handle it and more importantly, teaching the grooms how to be safer when working with him. Kudos

[@louisefromNY]

When I was a young girl we had a horse that bit everyone but me. They ended up selling her. You warmed my heart ❤️. Thank you 😊

[@DaleRFetz]

Seems like a very hood horse that just needs space and understanding of his nature.

[@susanschweppenheiser8052]

This smart little guy enjoyed your lesson. It gave him something to think about. He is a good boy, you can see it. Like dogs ...a tired young horse is a good horse. He needs to be outside with a few friends. I really enjoyed watching you handle him.

[@margaretsmith2666]

it is so important that a colt learns from birth manners and how to behave with people. This 2 year old had no repects and the owner was so lucky not to be badly injured. Great video.

[@halfpiint]

I agree! Glad she was humble enough to admit she didn't know & smart enough to get help from a professional! Now she'll be able to enjoy her horse

[@catwomansalstyles7470]

HE is a breeding horse who cares

[@Veikra]

Thankfully horses learn quickly and throughout their life

[@ravendane3085]

@@catwomansalstyles7470 What an idiotic things to say. Breeding stallions need to be well handled and good mannered around people and other horses especially brood mares

[@rickraber1249]

@@ravendane3085 This boy won't be breeding. They're getting the "nutcracker" in to take care of that aspect of his personality.

[@tammaragill9347]

WOW! You are the UK Horse Whisperer. What a HUGE difference you made in that session.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I liked your style of not being overly aggressive with punishment with the horse. Your philosophy of trying not to escalate the frustration or exacerbate the behavior into rage makes perfect sense. I really appreciate animal behaviorists such as yourself for having the sensibility & awareness to read an animal & then pass it along to the public, as in this video. Best of luck, skill & health to you in the future.

[@robertopineda3764]

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[@amysuhy3550]

I absolutely agree with you!

[@Jones4Leather]

After watching many of your videos and comparing to a few trainers at rescues and people with wild mustangs, all using good gentle techniques, I am seeing the big differences in how you are so finely tuned to the horse's every movement and emotion, and so exquisitely measured and minimal in how far you go to get what you want and what the horse is capable of with your every action and decision. I see a big difference in how quickly and consistently you get results. I also see how well you attend to and manage safety. I see parallels and lessons for working with all animals and even with people. It is so simple and powerful how you exemplify at a masterful level: when you understand how the horse sees the world and is hard-wired to respond, and you stay tightly focused on how it understands your actions and emotional state, you can make instant, effective decisions to lead the horse to want to do what you are asking, and be at peace around you. Very inspiring, fascinating and calming to see. Thanks for your many videos openly sharing so much of your skill, insight and thought process in the moment.

[@aileen694]

Barry Baldwin, well said!

[@mott2945]

Steve is ACE ❤

[@khaosqueen87]

This stallion is in for a whole new awakening. He isn't going to push Steve around like he does everyone else. The first few mins in his stall u can see he's thinking "I can't push this guy around like I could other people." He tested Steve and Steve held his ground letting him know who the boss is now.

[@k.l.korsmo7597]

Love it! I no longer train but did for 30 plus years. I was fortunate to study with a gentleman back in the 80’s who did natural horsemanship way before it was well known or respected. This is exactly how I would have handled this little bugger. All my horses lead with a loose rope and follow as I am their leader. I love the comment “this is like my tail” lol I use to tell my students this. I no longer train because a stallion ended my career when he took me to the ground in seconds and split my skull. The beautiful stallion was in for training. We did at liberty with him and he was amazing! After he attacked me the client told me he had attacked 3 other people and not once was it mentioned to us. Stallions are extremely dangerous and can kill you in a moment. I love the respect you showed him and how you spoke to him in his language. I loved the change that was made in the stall and then how he continued to ask you “are your sure your the boss” and you said “yes” back to him but didn’t beat it into him. Thank you for not editing the video and showing everything even when your wife answered the phone lol ☺️ Not like so many of the other videos out there that I can not watch past 5 minutes because they have something to “prove” 🤦🏼‍♀️when there is nothing to prove but to simply help a horse live in our world and speak to them in theirs. Love love it!!! I will be sharing your video too. Yamhill Oregon USA 🇺🇸

[@steveyounghorsemanship]

Wow I’m always aware of a horse attack in waiting . Thank god you're ok ish regards Steve

[@louisegogel7973]

How long ago was the attack? And how are you doing with healing?

[@cherylcawthon3097]

I love how Steve treats the horses. I recommend him and Sean Davis too people.

[@Doxymeister]

@@cherylcawthon3097 Oh I like Sean as well. He's one the calmest horse guys out there. I've only just seen Sean this once, but he's made a real difference in this little stallion.

[@k.l.korsmo7597]

@@louisegogel7973 10 years ago and long healing process. I am ok now but I struggle with balance and vision.

[@DS-ky9dl]

Animals have a difficult life. They don't have the words to let us know what is bothering them, and too often we humans can't figure out what they are trying to say. Thank you for helping him.

[@ShearedJoy]

Great video. Can definitely see the extra challenge this little fella posed and the extra work you had. Thanks so much for posting! 🐎

[@amysuhy3550]

Your right, we would love to see an update especially after he’s gelded. Your an amazing horse trainer! Love your videos I’ve been watching today. Look forward to seeing more!

[@tal_jip]

man its so nice to see a trainer PROPERLY address the issue, so many people just choose to smack and hit horses like this causing the problem to get even worse🙈 so glad I came across your channel!

[@heathergustafson4237]

You ever see someone slap and hit any animal you go and slap and hit them. Shame on them, how does it feel?

[@tal_jip]

@@heathergustafson4237 oh trust me ive bitched out a many people! lol i feel NO way to speak my mind when i see that shit. i rehab a lot of horses and its sad the amount that come that are either aggressive/ very defensive body language thinking they'll be hit or so head shy and scared they want nothing to do with you. the horse community can be such a gross place

[@SilverPonyKat]

Sometimes a well placed and well timed elbow does wonders. They think they did it to themselves and think long and hard about trying it again. Paired with a very loud Hey!, No! or other such word- and the sound became much bigger than they are. They rethink the behavior and usually decide not to try that again. No smacking or hitting involved. Win- Win!

[@tal_jip]

@@SilverPonyKat yup! thats exactly what i use lol a deep loud voice that catches their attention lol especially since im also a farrier the "growl" voice works wonders when a horse starts to rock🙈 i like the idea of a well placed elbow tho! especially for the pushy ones ... i may have to try that out a bit 😂

[@SilverPonyKat]

@@tal_jip They sort of Whack themselves and think What the???? I have a mini in the backyard that is a baby. Not even a year old yet and thinks she can get away with everything. The one night at feeding she reared up with her ears pinned and teeth bared. A simple pop on the forehead with an open hand at the height of her rear and she thought she smacked her own head on something. I didn't even have to growl, and no further hitting or 'spanking' her needed- she hasn't tried it since. They are their own best teachers. Lol 😆

[@hoofhearted3035]

Allowing him to lay down is VERY good, because he actually let go of some tension... you can hear this in his exhale while laying down. Great job!!

[@skmarrama]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few days now. I’m totally impressed that you traveled as much as you did to learn different techniques from various trainers. You’ve taken the best of all you’ve been taught and implemented it into your handling of these horses and taught these skills to their owners so they can carry on the great work that you started. I’m also grateful for these owners who were at their whits end and sought advice from a horseman with a gentle approach instead of giving up. You make this look easy but I know it’s been a lifetime of learning and putting it into practice. You’ve learned how to read the horse, watch for the subtle changes in attitude, in body language, in movement. And you’re expressing it out loud so the owners can learn from your approach. Thank you sir.

[@terrieseverson6346]

Very enjoyable watching a true horseman gentling a rambunctious untrained colt. I’ve bred and raised numerous horses over 40 years and the one thing that saved me many hours of needless frustration was to try to be present during foaling to imprint my babies within the first few hours after birth. By the age of 2 to 3 months they can stand to be groomed , pick up their hoofs ( for future farriers ) and let you touch inside their mouths, ears, and hindquarters (personal parts…lol.). For those that aren’t fortunate to have a calm youngster this video is so worth watching and learning from.😊

[@pamelaking-wilson2450]

Your videos are so interesting. I've had nothing to do with horses since I was a child but always loved them. Watching your training has taught me so mucabout the interaction between horses and people. I often watch them instead of Netflix! Hooked.

[@staceyskylarspiers8130]

Nice changes you where able to have when you gave this guy some clear boundaries. It would be great to see some kind of enrichment in his stall for him, it's a shame when the stallions or any horse are kept in a stall that small with nothing for them to do all day long.. I'd be beyond frustrated.. I've found that some of the bad behaviors come from lack of engagement as well.

[@TM-iq6sx]

The stall is a good size. I've seen smaller at stables and fairgrounds. You are right on the stimulus interaction, and training.

[@MariaAbrams]

Yeah, that's not a bad sized stall at all. About the size of my barn stalls. My animals don't spend a lot of time in their stalls tho.

[@lizlovsdagmara5525]

That and more turnout.

[@jeno264]

Agree, he possibly has too much time in a stall! He needs to be out a lot more and exercised!

[@leealexander3507]

I keep my stallion outside with a shelter. He is far happier that way. He is able to spend his time interacting with other horses. Although his behavior was atrocious when I got him he is now a very well behaved horse in the prime of his life. Most of the stallions I know are locked in a stall and get a little bit of turnout if they are lucky. They don't have the opportunity to interact with other horses although they are herd animals by nature making that interaction one of the most important things a horse experiences in their life. Since a horse sleeps far less than we do they become very bored in a stall of any size. I've had a lot of stallions in my life and once I've had them for awhile they have all become well behaved and usually quite friendly.

[@hollywoodshank]

hella respect to the owner for being able to handle him and staying so calm. there seems to be alot of equestrians that get mad and aggressive at horses like him and then end up abusing them. same for steve just very nice to see such calm collected horsemansship

[@harleycombs2910]

Like a child they want and need discipline so desperately. Bravo 🙌👏👏👏

[@christinesmith7505]

I’m a teacher. This is exactly how I train children-firm but caring. It’s all about rules, consistency, and consequences. Same with horses, dogs, and husbands.😇♥️🤓 Consistency is the hardest and most important.

[@jeanroeder5534]

Boundaries; we all need to set boundaries so others can respect us as we respect ourselves.

[@cdnqgramma3373]

professional dog trainer here and you nailed it, consistency is key... and always calm, no matter what... your energy must remain calm.

[@lanischagreywolf6452]

I will tell ya. Young studs can be a handful once they know they have your number. I used to work on numerous breeding farms. It's important they stay with mum for a good 6 months as well as establishing respect straight off. Mum will teach him a lot about respect. So does the herd. They learn a lot from other horses. Some studs are not for the timid. You have to establish who the boss is. Not in a cruel way but this guy has a very effective way of going about things. Excellent

[@fruitsandfourpaws]

The fact that you can fully concentrate on dealing with a horse and any problems that come up in each moment of training, smoothly communicating with the horse and watching your own back too, AND then fully explain in detail every step and why you do what you do, thus helping the horse and the owner and all of us watching all at the same time. That's some insane professional multitasking.

[@janegregory2445]

I just wonder if the horse would have ever developed such problems if he'd been given loads of turnout, with some geldings for company. Seems to me some of his problem stems from just being cooped up.

[@jodyhuston1516]

Thank you so much, Steve, surely from the viewers , but mostly from the horses you save from difficult lives or early deaths. You speak "horse" so beautifully, and you show them they can speak to you. I'm not sure if you can teach your instincts to everyone, people are pretty slow I guess, but I hope you will give us as many videos as possible, so we may learn. Great work!

[@donnawright2427]

I am mesmerize with these videos watching an expert, compassionate, and intelligent trainer. Keep the videos coming. I have had a horse in the past but moved to a place I could not keep him. I’m going back to the country where I can get my tack out of the large wooden box and hopefully have another horse one day. Watching these videos gives me such incentive to begin again. Thank you so much. I’ll be watching!!

[@SilverPonyKat]

Good luck on the move and getting a horse! I hope it all happens for you soon. 👍☺

[@gaynor7947]

Absolutely amazing how softly you can train a horse. Perfect for the horse and the owner to go on and have a happy ever after and a lot of safe fun together. It really is worth getting professional help as these are very large animals that could possibly hurt you or someone else. 🐴🐴

[@latterrain09]

Steve, I love your videos. I've learned so much about horses in the year I've watched. I've never owned a horse. But just enjoyed the horses of friends. I want to thank you for being the friend of all the horses whose owners turn to you for help. You rock.

[@ek2156]

Steve, you make your training look so easy, but obviously it is not! You are really fun to watch and see the impact you make on the horses. I really like that you don't ever get mean with the horses, and you get all you work done with a little stern kindness. It is amazing what you get done with a flag and some tugs on the bridle. I also wanted to say you are a very brave man... getting in that stall with "jaws" would have been tough!

[@olgamiller216]

I wish someone like you had been around when I was boarding my horse. One horse, a gelding, that was being boarded would attack people unless they carried a big stick or pitchfork. The owner wasn't unkind (that I saw) but that horse was a nightmare. We had to get all the horses in their stalls before we could bring him in at night & he was kept in a separate field. Thank you for all your good work & showing people that kindness works when dealing with behavior problems!

[@MsShyla222]

I do dog rescue, never been around horses. I appreciate your humane training and I’ve learned so much, thank you! I’m gonna get me a yellow flag 😊

[@skippyone3085]

It's been ten months now since I had to put down my wonderful beautiful warmblood mare and this is the first time I have been able to watch a horse video without getting emotional. I had her for twenty years and bought her aged 6 from Holland. During my years as an owner (45 years plus) I have seen and watched people turn good horses into bad and others turn bad horses into superstars. I knew and worked with a guy who used to show liberty horses, for those that don't know they are free without harness or tack ... As they would be in the wild ! The hundreds and hundreds of hours that goes into training that you never see when you go to a show. However stallions are a special case, not for novices or young children ever. You can train and work them but they will always be a risk! Please do not forget this saying I was taught as a young lad by a great lady the finest horse person I have ever met. She said, when you walk up to a horse, even one you know, they look at you a say to themselves ... Here comes the boss but maybe I can become the boss today if I try !!!! Horses will constantly evaluate themselves in a pecking order which changes hourly not even daily but hourly. Recognise the signs, horses talk without a sound constantly to each other and to humans! Learn the language it's so important !!!! Just like going to another country if you speak the language you get ten times more from your stay. Watching a field of horses is like listening people talking at a party. Observe and see if you can work out which one is the Boss and rank them all in order, then see if it's the same the next day. My mare was a dominant out in the field but like a lamb in the stable around humans, the environment effects behaviour too ! Anyway thanks for the video and I hope people learn more about horse speak and the language so they really can talk to their animals. Remember it's very easy to love a horse to death literally !!! Reinforcing bad behaviour with treats in the idea you are buying their affection or loyalty is the road of pain for everyone. I heard so many people say ... Oh my horse loves me !!! ... No they don't !!!!! they either trust you or they want something from you but they don't love you !

[@LegendHold1]

Steve is correct...this little guy is a "Spoiled child". He's been allowed to get away with a lot of his pushy stallion behavior to the point he's become bold and bossy. He's been penned up which just increases his level of energy and anxiety. Steve's firm but kind approach not letting him take even and "inch" of space to his advantage would quickly correct some of the dangerous and bad behaviors he has been allowed to develop. It will take time to "undo" some of the learning that has started to settle in, but hes really a young enough horse that many of these bad behaviors could be worked out of him. I really think with dedicated work by his owner he would make a very nice stallion. But his owner has to be determined and dedicated to put in the time and the work to correct what she's allowed him to learn. She's got to take on more of a lead mare, "I'm the boss, not you" attitude with him and he would come around. It's a shame if he's the last of his line to geld him, but if she doesn't get the upper hand he's going to become a real problem horse and that's not something to breed. Steve could certainly get him into a much more workable and trustable state with many more lessons, but re-enforcing these lessons every day is the key. What breed is this little guy? He's quite pretty.

[@jaxjax4813]

Cobb

[@TNBredRose]

I totally agree. Why fix his mental state by cutting rather she should fix her mental state and work with him. Hes beautiful

[@halfpiint]

@@jaxjax4813 I thought a Cob was a type (small) rather than a breed, but I could be wrong,.🤔 I remember my 16h thoroughbred mare wore a Cob size bridle because she had a small refined head.

[@gypsyqueen3806]

@@halfpiint you’re right, cobb is a type of horse. They do have a welsh cob breed as well though, those have 4 types.

[@oldageisdumb]

Welsh Cobb

[@ToddBeal]

@Steve Young Horsemanship I find myself feeling "I would punish that horse" when you're working with one that's particularly 'unruly'. It feels as if a malicious person is trying to hurt me. And yet I hear you say, hold no animosity toward the horse - establish leadership instead. I take that to equally mean, hold no animosity toward others - establish leadership instead (which also involves taking personal responsibility). Watching you and Buck Brannaman deal with both horses and their people compels me to reflect on my interactions with others. I'm like a horse; I must learn everything twice: once with my logical, rational side and once again with my other instinctive "do it" side. I'll work harder to give others more grace as I develop the skill to lead with this other side. We're certainly complex creatures - just like horses. God has certainly blessed you and your wife, Steve! I pray God continues to bless you and keep you. Thank you for what you do.

[@trebrehrm]

respect to the owner for getting you in and having the perseverance with this stallion

[@sharigirardeau3367]

He's GORGEOUS! And very smart!

[@virtualselfie6899]

Steve, you have a new friend for life here! He really liked being outside in the arena. His tail was flagging, he was moving with your flag, he vulnerably rolled for you, and he accepted and liked your petting him on the neck. Strapping his foot back (so farrier could later work with him) worked. Like you said, he learned he could stand on 3 legs and trusted you. No back bites and bruising as he did to his owner. Maybe your continued training will harness that high testosterone level, so the owners can postpone or not even have to geld the little rascal stallion. 👍👏 He didn't seem dangerous at the end of your session with him. When the owner took over and practiced with him, he did well and showed submission by chewing and moving his mouth. Bravo!

[@RebelBean]

I was hoping too he won't need to be gelded!

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@RebelBean My hope, too, that they follow up with all Steve's training and not geld. This particular little stallion took well to the training. Another aspect is the testosterone Steve himself has and the female owner not so much. I think the colt was on the same wavelength with Steve. Plus, Steve had a bright orange jacket on which is a sign of power. By association, I think the female owner should wear a bright orange jacket while she's working with her colt. He's a good-looking, healthy boy and she could stud him out. Stud fees are pretty good.

[@halfpiint]

I too wish he didn't have to be gelded but this owner is not experienced enough to give a stallion a good life. He was happy with Steve because Steve was clear with what was expected of him.

[@virtualselfie6899]

@@halfpiint Yes, Steve has years of experience. I was thrown once by a Friesian stallion and will never forget it. You really have to show your intention but being a horse trainer is a lifetime commitment and w/e warriors don't have the skill set for an unruly stallion. Now, mares are a different story. I usually ride Mustangs on the trail and easy stuff like that, lol!

[@halfpiint]

@@virtualselfie6899 Hope it was an accident and the stallion wasn't trying to hurt you and you were able to get back in the saddle! It's difficult to understand horses without guidance from more experienced horsemen. Once you're feeling confident it's easier for them to feel your intentions. I totally agree, Mares are a different story! 😱 Mine had a mind of her own and butt heads with me for years! But, bottom line, when it really counted she always had my back! It was just difficult to know where the bottom line was! 🤣🤣🤣 Mustangs can be lovely!

[@elainebernarding8495]

What a BEAUTIFUL horse. I will watch this again just to see the horse. Gorgeous! When I was 14 and 15 my friend and I travelled one hour outside of Pittsburgh, PA. to train and ride an Appaloosa and an Arabian mare. The Appaloosa was a real gentle being. The mare was a nightmare. While cleaning her feet she would bite you. She kicked. She was hard to load. A nice ride though. After watching this video I can't believe we did that. I can't believe our parents let us. The horses were on an old farm with an old abandoned farmhouse on top of a hill, isolated. LOL! The owners were two brothers who lived in a trailer. (?). We went all year round. Winter was windy and cold. We always laughed because it was so cold our lips would freeze making it hard to talk! LOL. If I had known two or three of these techniques it would have made a world of difference. And a lot more fun. I love watching these videos. Thank you. I will share this when I am out of FB jail - barred for 6 days for commenting on an advertisement for winter boots that "those winter boots won't be any good on snow or ice. Look at the soles." LOL. It is a pleasure watching your gentle and calming approach to horse training. I am within driving distance of Buck Brannaman. I will try to catch him in person.

[@paulinacarlisle7389]

I so agree.. I thought the same thing: very beautiful animal

[@preciousdiamond76]

Balls off.. get his sperm frozen. But don't think I'd want to breed him. Good luck. I've met far worse but he was so much better once his nads were gone. Lol.

[@Oxyacantha]

I never could get this basic concept through my father's head... every time he was near my mustang, he yielded to her. The sweetest mare you could ask for half-reared and knocked him on his butt with her chest one day because he didn't move when she wanted him to, and he'd always shown her that she was dominant over him. She WAS a dominant mare, and always had to be the boss of the horses, but also highly intelligent with excellent ground manners to everyone else. He kept going out to give treats and pats when I was gone, but was afraid of how big she was and always retreated from her, which is what led to the situation. She'd follow me around like a big puppy, completely obedient and docile. Other people she was polite to. I banned him from the pasture for his own good, and he STILL couldn't understand why, even after getting knocked down. Even the best horse can be taught rude manners, but it's not the horse's fault.

[@rofiahcrawford3250]

Wow! Great video. Her groundwork is going to make her riding experience so much better! She'll be amazed at the improvement in her horse and their relationship. Great work!

[@angelanicholson951]

Made me laugh seeing the other horses looking out of their stables at him going back into his, as if to say, "what's happened to him?"

[@lauriemcginnis2636]

This man is so incredible with this horse.

[@erstwhile6163]

Your explanations are so valuable. Thank you for taking the time with the horses but also right here, on every video with we humans to explain the situation and your methods. What a brilliantly patient man you are .

[@randybutler4772]

Wow! Such an improvement in his behavior. A life saved? Gelding him is doing him a favor. This is a brave young woman. Slow and steady wins the race. 🐴

[@caroldrew9118]

Thank you so much for the beautiful, kind yet strict training horsemanship that you demonstrated on the young stallion. I wish more people were like you. I will enjoy more videos.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Carol Drew ... He is a COLT and will become a STALLION at 4 years old. If he is cut before then, he will be a GELDING...

[@annabrewin3034]

Steve I am so into horses being horses and stabling and confinement can always lead to building frustrations leading to behaviours. The long hours of aimless boredom, confinement, lack of mental stimulation, segregation and energy build up lead to growing problems. This is where agressive guarding of space, nipping, cribbing, sourness start and escalate. If we were put in the same conditions of confinement with no stimulation or way to expel we would become pretty narcy too. He needs movement to run and let out his frustration. It's just like trying to hold back a fresh horse full of energy and say just walk.

[@sarahwales6276]

Agreed, and especially a young colt! They have so much pent up energy. I raised mine in a good sized paddock for him to gallop around and paddocked him with a dominant gelding. They are still baby's, they need play at that age. He was so much more calm and settled then the short period of time he did not have a companion.

[@annabrewin3034]

@@sarahwales6276 totally agree. Also the worst thing people do is segregate them completly from other horses. When young a colt needs to learn manners of other older horses. They put them in their place and learn order and manners. You are a geared up horse owner that thinks like a horse. As in what its physical and emotional needs are. I am so over seeing horses called bad, unruly, buckers etc. It is all caused by their treatment, environment etc.

[@KG-ui7ji]

Totally agree

[@sarahmather258]

My two colts were kept together out all night in the turn out. One older one younger. Both could be ridden with other horses and handled only one was a touch chewy but stopped as soon as told but I'm a great believer in turn out and some company of there own kind to keep there stress down

[@kaylaireland3494]

My horse would be dead if he belonged to you then. He hates and I mean Hates being out and will seriously Injurd himself trying to come in.

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Your videos are gonna help me a lot with my large, stubborn dog who thinks she’s above me in the household. Well, I suppose that’s my fault really. I am terminally ill which makes me weaker than I should be and not as fast thinking or reacting as I use to be but I know we both need the practice to change that. My dog is way stronger than me so watching you with the horses really helps

[@mtngrammy6953]

Great video (again!). And I have to give Kudos to Tanya who does a fantastic job of videoing in a difficult situation. You make a good team! Watching the video suddenly made me realize where the expression "high tail it out of there" came from. Bryn had his tail very high when he was still running like crazy, then as soon as he relaxed and calmed down, the tail came down. Love it!

[@katelemon2750]

Awe he just needs help. He’s willing with a firm hand to guide him. Can’t be left in a small stall bored and untrained. Pity to lose the breed.

[@boniw698]

When was the last time that horse was turned out. He’s not noing he’s a horse not being taught by other horses. Not being gelded before or by age 2 and not being with other horses in pasture I can’t imagine the pent up energy. You being in such a tight space with him is very telling on your ability. I salute you. But this horse needs turnout.

[@Tyson-co4oc]

Turning a stallioj like him out is a recipe for disaster. I've seen crazy studs kill themselves running through fences. Hes not a in the field horse until he's called down.

[@boniw698]

@@Tyson-co4oc gelding is the first thing to do. Heeling then turning out.I do respect your knowledge and the work you do. You are saving people from injury and horses too , but we need to remember they are animals, they have a natural nature and it’s just not to exist for human pleasure and ignorance of that owner. We cannot go against the natural nature of the animal and not expect it to become confused and unmanageable. A 1200/1500 pound animal cannot just stay stalled and not be turned out and worked with. Daily. Keep educating people and working with horses. Your saving lives and keeping both injury free but sometimes this person is not right for this animal and sometimes the animal needs to be the animal it is. Then start working again after that energy is spent in pasture for about 3 months. And it’s allowed to think like the horse it is especially since it’s needing to heal from the damage already done to it Gelded and hormone free. Of course. Natural horsemanship from Bill and Tom Dorrance the Best at teaching a horse to be a horse with a human companion A partnership.

[@horse-lover68]

@@Tyson-co4oc 🤣🤣🤣Yes and why do these things happen??? Because the horses are never let out, they have to be outside with other horses.Why can other people keep mixed herd's outside without problems.JesusChrist there has to be a worldwide test to allow people to own horses.These idiots dont understand that these horses are in jail.

[@debrabiderman4275]

@@horse-lover68 to own horses and to raise children. A total psychopath can have a baby. And raise them anyway they want. That's sad!

[@horse-lover68]

@@debrabiderman4275 Yes it is, I agree.But you should or must have (if you are right in your mind) knowledge about the animals you own and putting them in barn's is abuse. Horses are pre animals and they feel safe when they are outside, night and day. If you force them to be in jail, they get agressive just like this poor little stud. I am working with horses since 40 years, we did not know more about norses 40 years ago, but now we do.Everybody can learn from the internet or books, the good horsemanship peopl3 are known worldwide, so don't give me that crap. This video is about an abused borse and not about a baby. Do you want to say this isan excuse, that people kill and abuse their kids??

[@susantaylor9923]

Thank goodness you went right up there. Tired as you were you helped the stallion understand he did not have to attack with body, teeth or feet to trust a human. It was quite something to watch and I held my breath quite a few times. Thanks to the both of you and all the work you do to give people a happier time with their horses.

[@toolsforlife3650]

What a great session. You really have a gift, Steve. Thanks so much for sharing via video.

[@ginahaynes5596]

WOW! I think this is by far the most intense workmanship I’ve ever seen. You Rock! What a Beautiful horse he’s becoming. Blessings from White Mountains of New Hampshire, USA!

[@kmpage333]

I've always put my young stallions in with a companion for turn out. Never a mare in heat. I try for it being young (12-18 months) and the companion a horse that won't play with him. The point is to have the companion show him how to behave, not humans.

[@jenivieve8273]

So much of this training emulates how he'd be treat in a herd for his bad behaviour, and I completely agree, they need that sort of socialisation which another assertive horse would do for you early on and then you can continue. So many types of animal develop problematic behaviour when they're isolated and it seems like a lot of colts and stallions are which just exacerbates their frustration.

[@gritskennedy5007]

We cannot ....the stallions will try to be boss.

[@reneeb.2702]

We put a nice size gelding with a good temperament in with our 18 month old stallion. They were in a decent size pasture for weeks at a time. The stallion tried to dominate but the gelding showed the young one who the boss was. It was an excellent aid in teaching manners. That adult stallion has been praised by many horseman for such a good attitude.

[@homesteadlife2235]

This!!! Training can be from a steady gelding or older, herd run mares with whom he is to be bred. Many genetically high strung young stallions learn manners young this way, along with proper handling, but not too much too young from just humans.

[@lizlovsdagmara5525]

Would also aleviate loneliness.

[@saradalton6807]

Beautiful horse we had 1 like this when my son was younger , we had him gelded even though we wiished we hadnt. My son was 12 yrs old he trained him to ride, he loved my son. This horse never bucked or anything he was fast as grease lightening. He wouldn't let anything happen to my son. Their love and respect for each other was beautiful . This horse is gorgeous and you did a beautiful job with him.

[@heavyrockfarm]

You saved that girl’s life. Well done

[@april5666]

WOW -- so impressive. That was the scariest horse I've seen you work with. It is wonderful that you can help so many people with their horses. And your film-quality was so nice in this video. If we can get you to use a remote mic so that we could hear you better that would be even better. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@mareebuckle4713]

All of the above, your many skills, including patience, is quite remarkable. You and Tanya are offering the people and horses you see, a wonderful service of natural horsemanship and most importantly, you are using that very important ingredient called 'love'. Thank you. Maree Buckle, Vic. Australia.

[@JennyLee57]

The owner sure will appreciate those lessons! It was quite scary there for a bit! Gelding will surely help, but he still needs good manners. Great results Steve! Will love to see the flip side when he is cut and learns better manners.

[@someusername4129]

I think your entrance to the stall was the biggest tone setter for this horse. It was the first time I saw his mouth closed since the start. When the other person went in with him his mouth immediately opened and he went for the bite. Could see his brain start working right away.

[@robertwells9791]

Steve, bravo! Buck B. would be very impressed and proud. I will send this video to my son, who trains horses in California. One of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Please come out to the States and out west. Thank you!!

[@ruthlessb6206]

Hi. I discovered your channel a few days ago and am slowly binge watching your videos from a year ago to the present time. I'm in the UK, 74 years old and never had anything to do with horses but always admired them and their handlers, riders etc. I just find it all fascinating. I've watched several American channels and am thrilled to actually find a UK one. I can see how your methods have evolved because, as you often say, you learnt a lot from the USA and I see lots of similarities in what you do and what I have already seen in those videos, particularly how you use the lead rope to back up etc. Love your videos - they brighten these gloomy days!

[@christinesanchezlepe7766]

@RuthlessB, have you ever watched the Friesan Horse Herd videos? It's a farm in the Netherlands & I love watching their videos. Queen Uniek is the star! Yvonne is the one who owns Queen Uniek & her adopted foal, Rising Star. The Friesans are one of THE most beautiful of God's horse creations imo. They post videos regularly. You might enjoy theirs as well. I know that I do so look forward to them! I just found this man's video & his work is VERY impressive. It was a pleasure watching! ❤

[@paddypatterson3337]

I love to follow the herd too. Friesian horses are sooo good to watch, Yvonne is magic

[@paddypatterson3337]

@@christinesanchezlepe7766 yes! They’re the GOAT!

[@barbaralanigan8963]

@@christinesanchezlepe7766 I follow the Herd too 😁🥰

[@carynludwig6667]

Such a great video! Everything done perfectly. Thank you for sharing your extensive experience and knowledge. Cute little horse, and smart! He caught on very quickly when his spoiled bluff finally called. Bet he turns out super. Glad the owner got you involved.

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Being raised by someone from a generation that if they don't do exactly right you beat them thank you for showing its not the way if there happy they will act much better as for all living things

[@staceytroffer8287]

Yeah, this is the best training I’ve ever seen, other than Buck, of course, who is a master…., but this is really up there on a quality training level. No abuse, no punishment- just mastery of leadership. Impressive. I subscribed.

[@marlenebourgeois266]

Superb training Steve. Im exhausted just watching! To hear that was the first time he ate while the owner was in the stall was amazing. Im so happy that the pony and owner are on their way to many happy days together.

[@barbaracollins5605]

What do you owners expect when you have a stallion in a cage? I am not trying to be mean but I cannot continue to watch this particular video as much as I adore Steve. It's too depressing to see this confinement and the owners think he is a jerk. Cruel treatment if horses without attached turnouts. They go nuts, crib...miserable life and people think they are so kind and don't understand. Who wouldn't kick out. He is bored out of his mind. Aside from that, another brilliant job by my new hero, Steve.

[@leons2395]

Exactly! Many "Horsey" people are so f*g clueless.

[@teresahiggs4896]

And add to that that he needs other horses, maybe colts his age to expend energy wirh , play fight with and learn to be a horse with. If he was in a herd, the herd stallion and the older mares would not put up wirh any nonsense from him and he’d learn his place and be able to expend energy wirh the colts hos own age, flay fighting , running and learn at the same time . Watch some videos of mustang herds and how the mares and herd stallion treat the young colts.

[@myronschabe]

I am glad to see most of the comments are stating something so obvious....horses need turnout!!! or living outside most of the time. A young stallion, I mean no wonder...it is not necessarily his breeding why he is the way he is... Anyway, good video...and for folks who don't know stallions require an entirely different level of experience, management and horsemanship than mares and geldings....

[@tarjatuhkanen7094]

It has been a tradition here in Finland to have the 1-2 yr old Finnish horse (cold blood breed) stallions to go on summer camp. This means they are kept in a very large enclosure for the summer to sort out some basic behavior routines themselves. Obviously they cannot have shoes on while in there. And someone will go and check how they are ever so often. But it really helps with the boundaries and respect. I have become a huge fan of your videos Tanya and Steve. I am non experienced with horses, just love them but i have couple of foal sized dogs, the irish wolfhounds 😅And it has been lovely to see a bit of Wales, been too long from my last visit. Thank you for showing a better way to train horses, applies to most of animals.

[@deniskeane36]

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[@lydiagould3090]

It is so good you and Tanya are willing to travel all over the country to help people and horses. There is a massive need! Many of us rent a field and don't have horse transport, plus the stress of getting a horse we are struggling with to a clinic is not an option .I do hope you continue to do this. Years ago there seemed to be more horsemanship teachers around, (who I would be happy to work with me). Now many prefer to do video coaching on line. No Way!!! Please please keep doing what you do! Ps, love the new video format

[@JbirdL2233]

That is a dang sharp looking little horse.

[@deanwitt7903]

You are correct ! There is a massive need and that’s an understatement. The reason for this is that there is a (massive ) amount of women who own horses but simply don’t understand them . They are more concerned about feeding the thing up to high hell and giving it everything it don’t need and very little of what it does need . How do I know ? Because I’ve been a farrier for 35 years predominantly working for women and I can promise you the level of horsemanship is getting worse and worse the bulk of them are concerned about the horses welfare first and their own or their childrens second . They will stand there and rattle off all sorts of horse talk but the horse behaviour says otherwise .

[@pjarman8874]

And you seen how much sponsership advertising and payment they get for it!!

[@JaneDoe-bo9tz]

@@deanwitt7903 so true, too many people who have no clue buying horses, no one goes to a riding school and learns anymore

[@faithrobinson4168]

I wonder if anyone has ever set boundaries or discipline with him

[@sheryld1038]

Brilliant, thanks! I don’t have horses nor around them since I was a child. What I love about this channel is the psychology behind it all. Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

This horse is just so beautiful and full of energy you can tell!

[@sarahwales6276]

A lot of this is also a result of caging a young colt up in a stall. They develop behavioural issues because they can't expend their energy appropriately and play with other horses. There is no mental stimulation.

[@billierpaxton9260]

When working with cocky young stallions, my first thing was to determine if he was just too full of himself, or if he really had a mean streak. Very few were truly mean, just itchy and popping with newly produced hormones.

[@wjm9987]

Steve seems always at least one step ahead of his horses! great job!

[@tang0m0m]

Have photos of my father training horses in the 1940's and early 50's. using the strap to tie up a leg, also a rope to do same on rear. and he used the whip with a flag on the end. He trained problem horses, and some movie horses as well. He died on a trip to buy a ranch when I was 3 years old. I wish I could have watched him training, I know he would have made sure we all learned as well. Now at 64, I can only watch, but loved watching this on a very rainy day in my new home in Texas. U.S.A. Thank you.

[@rosejordan4245]

That was amazing to see Steve work with this horse and it warmed my heart to see the horse roll on the ground. He is a beautiful little guy.

[@lindan2836]

When was he out for the last time? Sunday (that means he was not out for two days at least??) Otherwhise, you would have said yesterday or day before yesterday. I am sorry, i know he is hard to handle but leaving him in stable for days is making him worse and unhappy. Please find a place for him where he can be in herd and outside. Or geld him asap. This is no life for a horse......

[@grenade8572]

I'm agree. I just would like to add that even gelds and mares have to go outside everyday to be happy. ^^

[@homesteadlife2235]

Yes, actually running him in herd, where he could breed, on land, would both make him happy and save the bloodline. He needs someone experienced with stallions and pasturing with older lead mares can help with manners.

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

You did a great job with him. Probably saved his life. I've actually had to use many of those techniques with my horses, all but the strap on the leg, I don't feel confident enough. My gelding was very out of control when I got him but he is the sweetheart now.

[@Renaatje1983]

Indeed !! This is so sad for this pony 😪😪

[@unbroken4290]

That was the whole point of her getting a trainer to work with him. She shouldn’t risk getting hurt so he can exercise. People are important too.

[@alayneperrott9693]

Two common problems are rightly highlighted: 1) in shows, Welsh audiences like to see overtopped cob stallions that "act up"; and 2) this is a very unstimulating environment for an active, intelligent horse. One of our neighbours used to keep a handsome black section D stallion continuously in a dark stable, blocked in by railway sleepers. When he was brought out to show mare owners, the horse used to rear dangerously and prance about like Champion The Wonder Horse. A zoo would be prosecuted for such cruelty. We used to keep our stallions in small family groups on the hill with their mares and foals. They were very contented and the senior horses used to teach the youngsters respect.

[@yourdaywillcome5694]

He's got the most beautifulest tale of any horse I've ever seen

[@chaoticconjuring]

I have always wanted to be able to train horses the way you do so I am loving your videos. Thank you for taking the time to record them and post them so that others have the opportunity to learn from you.

[@leataylor9845]

Glad to see Steve didn't completely dismiss some issues here by saying hitting a horse won't work.

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

The energy between you and your wife is sweet and hilarious ❤😂

[@MorganJServices]

I admire the young lady immensely. I would want her in my stable handling my horses. One of the best things said is "don't try this at home". The trainer is massively experienced, keen and wise.

[@saddleupvickysue1412]

I do believe the stallion was acting like a naughty boy testing the owner. Wonderful demonstration of discipline and consistency of teaching Mr Big Nuts right from wrong. Much respect for what you accomplished.

[@warmbloods8260]

Did you know horses don't have the part of the brain that humans do to misbehave deliberately. They are incapable of plotting. It is always, always pain or fear with horses.

[@warmbloods8260]

Horses are incapable of plotting/being deliberately naughty. They simply don't have that part of the brain like people do. Its always either pain/fear/frustration. He's just a stallion behaving like a frustrated stallion unable to lead a natural life. They often self mutilate with misery.

[@lindan2836]

. You are absoluteley right about the ropehalter and him being frustraded......Besides that, if it was a characterflaw, no matter his looks and bloodline, you do NOT breed with bad characters. I am happy that you came by to make his life better💛💛 I do not agree with some comments below, stallions are not "another kind of horse". I had a welsh -c stallion from age 13 until my late 20's. We kept him in his herd and he made many foals. He was soft and kind and the best and safest horsy i ever had. I did everything with him, jumping, hikes, playing and riding around with my girlfriends and their pony's and was just a big part of me growing up, i have only warm and loving memory's about him. He was wideley known for his good character and his foals were populair as childs-ridingpony's far outside our Village. I do need to say that he had good education by his former owner and we could keep him free iand happy because of that😊

[@laurajackson6860]

I'm so happy I discovered your channel. What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information!

[@marekvollach7831]

You sense of "OTHER' and 'I" is fabulous; this coming from me- an older gentleman training in psychotherapy. You understand and better " FEEL" boundaries...space...anxiety...terror and daring.....I WATCH ALL your programs from beginning to end as i sip my coffee

[@gingercox6468]

Well done Steve. He was a real danger, and he is still in there waiting for the opportunity to take control. It will be a daily lesson for him to maintain his behavior.

[@warmbloods8260]

He's just being a horse and is frustrated being prevented from living a natural life. What do people honestly expect? It's cruel to keep them as stallions when domesticated

[@rockingredpoppy9119]

@@warmbloods8260 you are too permissive and part of the problem.

[@warmbloods8260]

@@rockingredpoppy9119 funny that, as I don't have problems with mine. Firm as necessary and as gentle as possible 😊 I also don't keep stallions 👍

[@halfpiint]

He seemed much more relaxed & less concerned with taking back control once he knew what was expected of him. Hence the huge yawns at the end of the session. 🤣 Sounds like she's also feeling more confident & she's following up this training session with consistency! 👍He's a really nice pony with good confirmation & lovely coloring. Too bad she can't keep him a stallion but I totally understand how difficult that can be, especially if you don't have your own stables. Anyway, I wish them both the best of luck.

[@melissawarfield]

I like your training techniques especially for this horse. Being in a tight place is dangerous. You have handled yourself very well. Glad you treat horses with kindness and respect. People who mistreat horses need to be educated or not be around horses. Love watching your videos.

[@nutequest]

I’ve had a few pony colts and stallions now. None allowed to nibble or show challenging behaviour but all have been in a paddock with geldings or other colts. I think herds teach way more than humans as far as pressure release and manners. It also helps with spacial awareness. My 4 year old stallion can be led past mares and ridden without drama. He is a working stallion, knows his job in that regard. He also knows his job with humans and is quieter than some geldings I know. He is teaching a colt how to behave at the moment. The old gelding is in there too and is the adult influence of the bachelor paddock. No mares around them. The colt is booked for gelding. A great stallion makes an excellent gelding.

[@carolewilson551]

This was amazing - thank you. I so wish I'd had this knowledge years ago. Huge take away was how this wee horse so needed the mental stimulation and direction - he had to think so hard, perhaps for the first time. Excellent and all power to you x