Asking Yourself “Why” On Everything For Your Horse

[@sherylcomptonpeters8737]

I once read a saying, " if you can't explain it to a 6 year old then you don't understand it yourself" theres something to be said for simplicity

[@BaidaArabians]

"I am at the age where I don't care" - I think I was born that age!! 🤣 Love this video - great advice!

[@mikedanaher2409]

This not only applies to horses but, makes us thinkers in all aspects of life. Great video. 👍

[@jeffcampbell2710]

My mom would hate this video. She said I was the most "Why" asking kid she ever seen. "why why why why!". I was a curious child. My brain was wide open on thinking. Why, how's it made, how it works, what's it made of?. She had just gotten a new Electrolux vacuum. I think it was $1,200. This was late 70's, and a new car was probably $5,000. Well the salesman said you could paint a car with it. Mom said, "No you can't". The salesman, "Yes ma'am you could". Again, mom said, while looking at me, back to the salesman, back to me, "No! You Can't!" He picked it up and said "No ma'am, you're right, you can't". Too late! I was probably 11, building and painting lawnmowers to sell, and wanting to paint a car. I did at 12. But, one day, I wanted to know, how that vacuum was made so good, you could paint a car. Guess what I did? I took it apart. Mom knew if I was quite, something bad us happening. She opened my bedroom door, saw Electrolux vacuum cleaner parts everywhere. That painting secret must have been hidden well, I couldn't find it. But she looked at the Vacuum, looked at me, back to the vacuum, then back to me. And in the most eerie calm said, "I'm closing this door. I'm coming back in 30 minutes. My vacuum had better work". Nothing else. My mom usually wasn't that calm. I felt the fear of death, literally. I thought parents were allowed to kill children, legally! When she came back, it was together, and it worked for 20 more years. But she would have something to say about this "Why" video. She's about to be 84 in a couple months. Still as fiesty as ever, thou a lil more broken down.

[@wayneplunkett6920]

Also sound advice for raising kids. You mentioned that the horses are always thinking. So are your children.

[@SLCFarms]

I do enjoy your content. I always walk away thinking and that means I’m still learning.

[@willmarona4188]

The question ‘Why’ works for EVERYTHING! I’m a carpenter and I ask myself this all the time I’m working .Just good advice for being a thinking person

[@lonnymonday7087]

Funny old world, I needed this refresher for myself more than my horses needed it. I needed it for my day job and not my life at home with my family and horses. I'm like you, I'm older working with younger folks. Young bosses now challenge me all the time. Why. I know why and they don't. Sometimes you get lost in knowing why and trying to help others learn why. But sometimes they just don't want to know why. Thanks

[@maryhenderson4929]

Well again i learn something here that helps me in life... example i play music and frequently come in to find my gear moved...so end up dragging a chair across auditorium and now instead of cuss'n under my breathe i can wonder why out loud. And most likely make a difference for my life and someone else's..sure beats the why did I do that afterwords...Thanks for making the hard thing easy.

[@frankglass0069]

Thanks. I'm glad you're where you are in life. And that you're teaching others

[@dylanmusgrave3231]

I absolutely love this video because I think and learn through asking questions, i have pissed people off a lot just because I watch how they work and question why are they doing it the way they are and they never really have a good answer. It’s just how their mentors showed them and they just never questioned it, or tried to learn better ways of doing stuff in life.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@ericericson4]

I have been enjoying your videos. You sound a lot like my grandfather. He retired from the Forest Service about 1970. I rode with him some as a kid. My wife rode 'eventing' in the "84" Olympics. We are retraining ourselves to ride endurance. You are right. It's all about the why.

[@alwssofy7748]

We studied something similar to this talking about the overall quality. The name of the theory is (five why). And this gentleman spoke about it from life experience and he never studied it, im pretty sure

[@jackgrayson832]

about 40 years ago, I was blessed with a hard working, fun loving and mischievous horse and the best queens land blue ever.... I sure miss them... had to watch and think about every step along the way... I'm almost certain those two where plotting whenever they wasn't working...

[@lonniebinderim3628]

Please keep making all these videos, I really appreciate them. I’m an older guy that is learning a lot. We can always pickup something new. Love all aspects of your channel. I’m fully in agreement with your philosophy and I smoke cigars. Please keep it going. It’s a quiet and peaceful spot in the storm.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

My saying is "never mind WHAT happened, figure out WHY it happened". You take that WHY a step further. One of the best vids I have seen in a long time. I will be sharing this one.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

And I agree with the human training. In my opinion, the human needs 90% of the training and the horse 10%. Unfortunately, humans don't like to change.

[@johnjacobs4207]

your very best lecture yet

[@mm25937]

I'm a musician. And acustomed to ask 'why' all my life long... ... they don't like me very much on the ranch because i'm always asking 'why' ... Yes, i'm a very uncomfortable one.... 😁 There is not always an answer, but sometimes the old man there has really good ones - when he starts to look in his head for his memories.... and when his daughter comes on with me for them. 😁 Now que will have a clinic with a veterinarian to explain certain issues of horse handling, feeding, training.... 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for posting this thoughts. They are so true and so important!! 👍👍👍👍

[@grateful7839]

Like the good information. Sometimes when you think you know everything, it makes it hard for you to learn something new. It also makes you hard to get along with. If you find yourself moving from job to job to job, you might ask yourself whether you are being too overbearing which can hurt relationships, especially with your boss.

[@tomv3146]

My Dad always told me to use my head for something other than a hat rack in everything I was doing. It didn't matter whether I was trading a horse, working with cattle, or anything else. Asking yourself why is a great thing.

[@jflor0172]

I know nothing about horses but this is life wisdom. Knowing the why of what we do is the most key part of life. If not it's just habitual and a repeating cycle

[@iuliab2964]

I don’t have a horse but I’m still going to apply your advice and ask myself “why?”. Thank you! God bless you!

[@bryanfox2735]

That’s me. I’m 42 years old and I’ve been doing concrete for 25 years. I’ll admit I have some OCD. Lol. But I’m always asking we are you doing that that way. You always have to ask because it could be a teaching moment for you or who ever you’re asking. And ide rather ask a stupid question if that’s the case then do something stupid that’s going to cost money and make things worse then need be. 🇺🇸💪

[@mystictailsfarmga]

Hi Dewayne, thank you for your tobacco recommendation! I have already placed my order and I'm sure my husband will be very happy! 😀

[@comesahorseman]

Don't ever go on autopilot. If for no other reason than you'll stop learning. 👍👍

[@DasWolf1968]

I honestly enjoy you fireside cigar wisdom videos. You take an everyday thing and break it down to the simplest thing that makes everyone think about the simplest of things that they may be missing in their lives. Oh and as a fellow BOTL stay smokey.

[@chriswoodyard7082]

Great video as usual! And that will definitely bleed over into all parts of your live. I see a lot of things being done and people really don't know why their doing it. Hope your Kentucky family are all safe from the storms.

[@zakmozdzen7604]

You don't even have to have a horse to use this methodology. Some good insight. I'm smoking on a padron 50th anniversary Maduro. A little pricey but incredible smoke definitely one for special occasions.

[@grassblade63]

Yes sir, doing things just because that's how you have always done it, or that's what everyone else does, does not always make it right. I especially find that to be the case with my horse tack. I started with all the gear I could get. I gradually eliminated the back billet, quit riding with my halter under my bridle, went from a full browband to a single ear and lately, I have stopped using a breast collar. I just eliminate what isn't necessary for my horse and my riding.

[@erynd2524]

Excellent video! Made me think and answer several Why questions.

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Another great video as always- the question why is something we should all be asking ourselves in most of our decisions in life

[@TMats100]

Started a little slow Dewayne, but you finished strong. I laughed out loud at, “I’m old enough that I just don’t care.” I always shortened the nearside rein of a horse that I knew, or suspected, wouldn’t stand still for me to get on. I didn’t care if he moved around me, I just didn’t want him to move away from me as I was stepping up. I’m not an everyday cigar smoker, in fact, I make it a point to be an occasional smoker, since giving up cigarettes, then chewing tobacco a long time ago. Yesterday was pretty nice for December in Wyoming though, and I had a nice RP Decade with a wee bit of tequila for an afternoon treat. Merry Christmas, Dewayne

[@nmelkhunter1]

Great video. I appreciate your critical thinking and really got a good chuckle out of I’m too old to care.

[@jarredkreider9514]

I had that feeling you were going to say you wasn't staying at that ranch very long. Just the way your talkin. Good for you. hope it works out for you and your wife.

[@cybrarian9]

Your presentation makes me think of what I think an Equestrian Yogi might say of your philosophy, Dewayne, and that is to "consider Mindfullness but not the point of Neuroses." By "Mindfullness" I mean that we need to have a sense of purpose, a sense of reason, and an understanding of being present in the moment to make sure we are conscious of what we are doing and why we are doing it. ... Namaste Dewayne! 🙂

[@debrabiderman4275]

In retrospect I was the the worst when I had my horse. My why's were almost always based on what other people told me . I question now. I don't have a horse anymore and cats don't do why. Wish I had this advice 30 years ago whe I had. Bongo. It would have been better for him. I love your videos.

[@katherinepoletto7875]

Thnx Dewayne.great show.caught your drift.kat ct

[@shanenelms9740]

Yes please let me know about the wrangler school I would love to attend if possible

[@tonijacobs5501]

Brilliant 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@barbaracrawford]

Another great and wise video, thank you!

[@rcmsdc]

Wow, simple yet profound. Thanks ol scratchy! miss you and your wife. It’s Ryan by the way aka well you know haha This is great life advice as well as horsemanship. I think most of your videos aren’t to train the horse it’s training us to understand our hay burner’s a lot more. Asking why? Great video.

[@dangrant3625]

It’s a Great point you make but I don’t even have to think why I’m doing anything my 5 year old son asks why I do everything every second of the day an doesn’t stop till I give the answers an it’s funny sometimes I’m like why do I do it like that 🤣👍👍

[@hhlagen]

What you’re saying makes perfect sense to me. I asked myself why should I let my mare turn around and walk out of my 3 horse slant load but not my older 2 horse old style bumper pull? Well the 3 horse slant it’s further off the ground with plenty of clearance to maneuver turn around and come out front 1st safely. The 2 horse bumper pull is lower to the ground and she gets stuck and panics if she tries to turn around in it. (Train wreck waiting to happen) She’s adapted to both now and does fine in either one. I could probably back her out of the taller wider trailer but why? If I’m wrong please tell me. I’m open to suggestions. Horse people always have a reason of their own whether it’s right or wrong. I only feed 1 time a day because my horse doesn’t get worked on a regular basis real hard. Some of my horse buddies tell me I’m cruel because horses are supposed to be fed 2 times a day. The mare looks good. Happy dapples and all. Has free choice hay and good pasture. Really enjoy your videos, advice and logic.

[@michaelCrusader90]

Great vid sir, people need to be more conscientious, and pay more attention to detail also think cause and effect, I personally try to park away from others to tack up. And come in when others are ready

[@emersontayten]

Another great video Dwayne. If you get fired, Georgia is still an option 😅 Edit. I think the exact same way. I tell my help, " either listen or think. Don't do both.". I would prefer that they think. But that can't always happen. In which case they need to just listen. If they try to do both that's a catastrophe 🤣

[@beeamerica5024]

In other words think things through that sounds logical 🐝😁 kind of like a 5-year-old why why they need to know why and so should you

[@Headlands_CalvaryChapel]

Be observant and know “why”

[@kds1451]

Excellent. Critical thinking is so important in life to grow as a person and be the best we can be with horses and with life in general. God gave us a brain to use. Mandates suck. Had to throw that in. Common sense is a virtue these days. The reward of doing it God's way is by using the brain he gave us. If we ask for wisdom it will be granted. Growth as a person is as a very spiritual experience.

[@mintonmiller]

I worked for a janitorial service one time and apparently, I must of had some unusual methods because almost every day for a couple of weeks My boss would asked me why I did something the way I did. After a couple of weeks of this, one day he stoped me mid answer and said, "You always have an answer don't you". Never once did my boss tell me I was wrong and needed to do it differently.

[@epona9166]

Totally with Dewayne when it comes to asking yourself why you are doing [whatever] with YOUR horse. Excellent advice. But trying to justify going against the owner's feeding instructions instead of discussing it with the owner first has nothing to do with that. I'm even older than Dewayne and I know what it means to feel like you know better at this point in your life. But being an old guy (or old lady in my case) doesn't give you the right to be a disrespectful employee. I also don't think it was his place to challenge the young guy about round penning the horse. He, at least, was following instructions and would prob like to keep his job. If Dewayne had thoughts about that, he should take them to the owner. FWIW, I agree with Dewayne about the feed and the round penning, but don't think he handled either of those situations correctly.

[@alwentzel4776]

I am sitting here thinking how much longer are you going to be working at that ranch. I'd say you have thought about that and you know what you are doing. There is a gospel song goes something like don't unpack your bags pastor if you're planning on preaching the word. I am on your side hang on cowboy.

[@bluejay9940]

I’ve always been one to question ‘why’…. not everyone appreciates it though lol

[@SouthpawZer0]

You and my dressage instructor would get along very well, I think.

[@lorinn7314]

Dwain good evening.Ive been asking why this week myself. I had shoulder surgery in July, I rode my TN walker that is 21/70ish for the first time since surgery, nice and easy here in TN. Everything is going good, get to a pasture and he starts to canter on his own not a problem,but I didn't que him.3 seconds later we crash his chest is on the ground, then mine is in the ground, hurting my other shoulder.Hollywood is ok, me I'm healing shoulder is starting to work again. Conclusion, why? He is out of shape rode a handful of times by a friend's daughter. Ten weeks out since last trim, farrier came the next day. Debating weather to retire to Auburn vet school. I rode him eleven miles earlier in the spring ,no issues. That is the worst crash ever on a horse, the second worst was riding HW bareback and bailed off before a hip replacement needed for 48 years. Another words bad hip all my life replaced two years ago, riding is fun now. He has tripped before with my uncle who has owned him since he was two. He would like h donated to veterinary medicine, your thoughts please sir?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I had a really nice stout foundation bred quarter horse years ago that stumbled a lot. I had a good farrier that kept her trimmed and shod proper, but she still stumbled. It is just as natural as it is for some of us to stumble more than others. I am not sure about the thought behind donating this horse to veterinary medicine, I’m sure I just am not fully understanding the question. But just from what you stated here, I see no reason to do so.

[@lorinn7314]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool Thanks for your input Dwain. I'll check into it one day maybe, but if they put them down within a year I probably won't. He is such a good horse, just out of shape and his toes were a bit long. Have a good day sir.

[@juliegodfreyhorses3203]

Can someone explain to me why I have to get three Covid shoots when I survived the pandemic with out wearing a mask and have not gotten sick yet? Why am I still healthy? Why haven’t I died yet?

[@shaunroberts9361]

Boy. That's a good question. WHY..

[@marsukaivelee]

nice and whise video again. im allvays ask why thins are done beachose i like horses and i whant to understod why things are done

[@richardcarlin1332]

This is why I quit my job. Boss didn't give a valid reason for implementing a policy and it was non-negotiable. I said, I resign.

[@pttroe8142]

good one.

[@anthonystike6034]

I think that I can answer the "Why, should I not feed the horses at night?" They will get "fat and lazy" during the off season. It will be that much harder to get them going when they need to work during the seasons that the would have to work.

[@TightwadTodd]

And, could possibly overload their nutritional intake and create issues for the horse such as founder..We call it, killing em with kindness.

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

Gee, for a bit I was wondering "why" I was listening to this. But it ended up good.

[@killerpalk]

well said

[@NothingMaster]

Day and night I ask myself: “Why is there something, why is there anything at all, rather than nothing?” All other Why questions are easier to deal with.

[@jimbok2492]

I raised my son with that philosophy.

[@kippen64]

Over feeding horses isn't a kindness. Asking why more often is also a good lesson for life.

[@Lloyd-mo]

i aint no cowboy, but i like my hats.

[@bigcheese5902]

👍

[@vlledd]

What watch does Dwayne wear?

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@lorrainelafond4447]

ID like too know where you are located what state is this school ranch in ?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I’m currently in Bandera, TX. However, the school will not be here in Texas. We are working on another location, and I’ll let everyone know once we have that nailed down.

[@TeagueCreek]

What kind cigars do you smoke?

[@kellywalker8407]

I asked myself "why" everyday. WHY did I quit a good safe government job to train horses full time? Not a solid heath or financial decision........lol

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I’ve never had a good, safe government job

[@kellywalker8407]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool When I said "you" I didn't mean you but more like talking to myself. Looking in the mirror etc. I edited the comment to be more specific.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Oh, sorry 😅.

[@kellywalker8407]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool For what ever it's worth, I never regretted that tough decision. Lord, I did love training horses. I enjoy your video's keep up the good work.

[@SarahG266]

Critical thinking 😉

[@Cokecakepopcorn]

when he says momma, he means his wife? not his actual mum?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Yes, my wife. The mother of my children.

[@Cokecakepopcorn]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool ah ok, thanks for saying, guessing it is a cultural way of talking

[@guillaumevalat8061]

Hey Dewaine, you’re definitely not fit to be a soldier 🤣

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I figured that out a long time ago 😁😆😁

[@mm25937]

It could also be the other way round.... As the old man on the ranch tells, he was serving his duty in África. 'Undomitable and unsubordinate', as they defined him when he left service - he passed half of his time in prison, but also made 40 prisoners on his own.... Being a free spirit and always questioning the chievs asking 'why'.... 😆😆😆😆😆

[@joelopez8103]

Hope you don't get in a rift with the boss. Sound like he (she) needs some education on nutrition. Somebody needs to let him know sweet feed is garbage and sugar. "Why" don't you go speak to them about it. They should appreciate the knowledge and wisdom that you have and put it to good use. Good luck. Sounded like your time in Banderas is limited.😄. Best of luck. The Good Lord has your back.🐴🐴

[@Mxshley]

Hwhy