𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐁 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Fastest Way to Get Your Former Racehorse on the Bit

[@ano.theart3050]

The communication between horse and rider is absolutely constant. Be present to them and they become present to you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Agreed! 👍

[@marizeiner-gundersen2468]

I would love to see your training week schedule, and to hear how you plan short/long term. And to see how you work on shoulder-in would be great. I also love the unedited ones where you explain as you go. (Just anything with Mowgs really / he is just a sweetheart ❤️)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for the suggestions, Mari!!

[@marihorse3825]

Hang on... Getting our horses on the bit... by working from behind... was what I was expecting!! Haha you tricked us Alicia!!!!! Though its still what I'd love more info about....such as exercises to help tuck the hind end under, engage the haunches and bring the quarters tbrough. As well as activities to help raise and expand the withers xxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Mari!! x More to come!

[@allysmith2284]

I follow these same rules and concepts with every horse I have! It means a happy, sound and healthy horse!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, Ally!! xx

[@susanthomas9272]

This is just what I needed! I would love more behind the scenes episodes (from Toby 🙏), especially on organization of "stuff", multiple horses & their schedules, tack room, feed room, washing pads & blankets, etc. How do keep track of everything??? HELP TOBY PLEASE 🙏🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hahaha I am going to show this to Toby - he will be so pleased! He is bursting to show everyone these things, we have to tell him - one thing at a time. Do you follow us on socials? We post a lot of Toby's Tips in our stories. I think we could do something wider on Toby's amazing tips though so watch this space xx

[@mdee860]

I adore you Alicia! Thank you for watching his hooves so closely. I too, had an OTTB - and one summer, despite fly spray, he stomped so hard that his hooves were chipping. The Farrier from a prestigious race barn insisted on putting a hoof vanish, like a clear nail polish, over the nails - to "harden" his hooves. It actually made it worse, more brittle & prone to chipping. I finally instructed him to remove all shoes, his front were chipped so badly! 😱 After he did, I filed his hooves daily ( those files are heavy!) - and applied Farnam's "Rainmaker" hoof moisturizer. It was the exact OPPOSITE of what the Farrier recommended. Guesss what - it worked beautifully! The Farrier was stunned, and he agreed! Instead of a drying varnish, his hooves needed moisturizer to not chip & splinter! I used Farnam's "Rainmaker" religiously after that, even when his shoes were back on. Similar story from French grooms & hence the human modified product called 'Barielle' - for our nails! They bend & don't chip or break. True story, hope it helps you & any Thoroughbred owners!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing! x

[@mdee860]

@@YourRidingSuccess - just saw all the auto-corrects. I just edited to fix, hope it makes it easier to read now. My auto-correct is 😡🤬

[@heatherpike5230]

It's always good to see Mowgli, love seeing how well cared for and loved he is. I would love to see an unedited ride where you talk through everything you are doing with him and why with the good and the bad. I find they are the most helpful and realistic because the mistakes are about 90% of what I do lol so it's great to see how you work through them.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love that you're enjoying Mowgley vids, Heather! Watch this space xx

[@jlg9363]

I didn't happen to make it all the way through the video in the first twelve hours, but I DID still get some really interesting info. The part about using iodine is super interesting. No one in the barn I lesson is does this. I see alot of hoof conditioner/hoof flex, but no iodine. I also see alot of stinky, wet feet. The feeding bit was really interesting too, as I have been to many barns here in my local area, and none feed less more often. I see alot of hay bags being refilled but grain once am once pm. One barn even had a former grand prix horse who's name was Cornet Fire. He also ate just one big scoop in the morning and one big one at night. I prefer your level of car just by watching....thanks alot guys. I loved this one too. Jesse

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for sharing Jesse!

[@debdunster5471]

Weekly updates on 'all' the critters there..it's good learning for all of us...I ride a 22 year old quarter horse cross...he gets very good care where he's at...we should never stop learning.👍🤞

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Agreed! 👍 And love the suggestions, Deb!

[@katkafhorse]

Mowgley has dapples! Just beautiful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@niamhrichardson2941]

What a glow up Mowgley is looking amazing, you wouldn't believe he is the same horse! Great job once again Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💯

[@audreye7078]

Really glad you stressed 24/7 forage.. so many people get really expensive high nutrient value hay and then feed so little.. Really enjoyed the detail of his care.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it, Audrey!! Thanks for watching xx

[@karenvendette7681]

👋Hi there, Karen from Canada🐴Thank you for more great information on a video 🙂 I really enjoy watching the step by step of Mowgley's progress. I think so many of us are at this stage of how do I improve my horse, how do I bring out the best from my horse and myself. Watching the hiccups with Mowgley tells us our horses are normal and shows us how we can bring them on further. I do have to admit I do also enjoy how you have segments, like fine tuning dressage aids, teaching Ash new confidence, horse health and care, plus, how to correct every day riding challenges. Alicia, you have a good balance in your teachings, please keep helping us, you are a fantastic instructor.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for tuning in to Mowgley's progress!! Love that you're enjoying it. Stay tuned for more!

[@kippen64]

This episode was so useful that I have saved it in a playlist. Next video, could you please do a general update on his training and on future plans for him?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome!! Great suggestion..

[@CindyQ17]

Really nice to see and loved how much attention you gave to his feet and everything.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for watching!

[@rjb9886]

Thorough as always. I’d like to see a “where he’s at” update, but am also looking forward to the video with his former jockey.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion!! Watch this space xx

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

This was proper stable management shame a lot of livery yards do not adopt the make sure the horse has hay all the time !! plus the walking every day.. Excellent advice...

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!!

[@evawebster7571]

Love to see how well cared for Mowgley is and how far he's come, its unbelievable how much little things can help with bigger things. I would love to see a video explaining exactly what Mowgley is up to in his riding/training and what you are teaching him to improve on, thanks :)🐴💕😃

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!

[@karienjansevanrensburg1199]

Those dapples comes through beautifully!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@mariah5935]

Thank you! So much useful tips like iodine and white marks on hoofs. This is new and valuable info to me! 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome anytime! x

[@user-zi7gl9bn4g]

So many great points about preventative care and what goes into keeping a performance horse happy and progressing well! 24/7 forage, picking out their feet daily, regular exercise and the other things mentioned are all so important for every horse. 👏👏 Thanks Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, E! 💯

[@fionatomney1418]

I'd like to see a general training session including the warm up. How you decide what to work on in the session and when you decide that he's finished and ready for his cool down. Thank you for another fantastic video.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Fiona! Watch this space! Also for your questions - we will do something around this topic as it seems a common question x

[@kiwi_cornish_dream1421]

I have been learning about track living to encourage walking its interesting seeing you talk about field horses standing

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you liked it - thank you! xx

[@kirsten76]

Mowgley’s so pampered! (As he should be)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes, thank you!

[@Horsepassion4life]

His coat is lovely! Sporting the leopard's look nicely!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!

[@ccsuki7789]

For hoofs, I can’t agree more, in order to check the clean and dry, I even prepare a tissue paper to do the final test, Sometimes not really sure of my hand feeling especially in winter time😂, seems a bit over does it, but hoofs is really the most important things need to be take good care. I like this series 👍, thanks a lot.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Totally agree!

[@dreamingtani5411]

After a night full of work it was so nice to get home, sit down and watch the episode :) So many useful things Alicia has shared with us once again. Personally I love all the info on what you look out for and what to do if you notice something so the horse doesn't even need to get worse for us to notice! Amazing knowledge to have :) thank you so much. Also Mowgli looks so good! He's such a cutie

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!!

[@constancephillips6627]

This is so helpful to see daily care/routine that contributes to training a horse. Typically, the daily care is not discussed in lesson settings, so this background info is wonderful. How long do you walk the horse, whether in hand or in walker, for positive muscle and movement? Is there something that you look for to determine length of time at walk? Thank you for putting these videos together. Your work is much appreciated.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Constance! Super question! Yes we agree that management of the horses is not discussed enough! The walking is for 30-45mins. With the time, the idea is that the horse moves for enough time to loosen up any tightness but not so much walking that the horse is tired and exhausted.

[@awequine4266]

Loved this video!!! So informative!! Watched the video and it was amazing!!! ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! Thank you!

[@michellegray1451]

This was gold! Basics are hard to come by! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💯

[@nuryktp5973]

Wowww 👌👍💪fantastic Alicia ❤️So many important points that need to be considered from horses to make them feel comfortable, and again it's not just about riding, it's how we treat them, and how we build relationships with them ...thank you for sharing 🙏❤️👌Alicia 🐴❤️🏇

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!! Please send us an email at [e-mail] so we can send your prize! You've won a girth! :)

[@nuryktp5973]

😀❤️❤️wow amazing.. thank you so much for the prize...i'm really happy to know it 🙏🙏❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Congratulations!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello Nury! Congratulations!! Please send us an email with your info so we can ship your prize! Email address is [e-mail]

[@tamlynblamey138]

Love love love this video Alicia. Thank you. I agree with standardbred adventures please could we have an update of Mowgley and what your plans are for him and also maybe if you could show us loading him on a trailer please

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hey Tamlyn, good suggestions! Just in case you missed it there is this video where Alicia talks about unloading Mowgley but you may find it helpful as many of the concepts are the same for loading kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooi7dKaCpJZ0jpo

[@maryhardenbrook1104]

I have just started watching your videos and they have helped me so much with my new horse and I just want to let you know how grateful I am for you! Thanks a lot!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is great, Mary!! Happy to help xx

[@adelinagilmore5581]

I’m watching!!! Love this series and would LOVE those reins!!❤️❤️❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Watch this space! And glad you are loving the videos x

[@jodidewick6434]

Wow, that was awesome guys. Thanks so much for showing us how you have got Mowgley to where he is now. I can't wait to see the next instalment. To the whole team at YRS - you gals and guys are totally awesome. Thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, Jodi!! Thanks for following his progress!! Stay tuned for more Mowgley vids xx

[@ThickAsWater]

I love these series ! Especially this video because I just bought a 4 year old OTTB mare so I’ve been watching these series to get myself prepared. My other mare is an OTTB but I bought her as a 12 year old (now 20) so she was already custom to a non racing life.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you like them!

[@thesewingequestrian382]

Love the iodine idea, and reminder of continuous feed. I’d love to see how to do a 20 meter circle correctly for next week:)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! More to come!

[@JacintaColvin]

Mowgley has dapples :D. Thanks again for another TB video, they're so useful. I'd love to see more about how you're using the long reining to continue his training.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love that you find this useful, Jacki! Thank you xx

[@luemun]

So many gems of information in this video, saving it to my playlist! Thanks Alicia

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! x

[@katiehines2991]

Thank you for a great video! Really interesting to hear how you balance everything, its so easy to focus only on the riding and miss the basics. I had a tyre blow out on my 7.5t lorry whilst travelling my 2 horses yesterday, watching this was oddly calming after a horrid day.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I am so glad this helped! Thanks for sharing!

[@HH-ig2vy]

More ottb training! So educational and interesting elements I never thought of!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

More to come!

[@cwmequestrian2985]

Can’t thank you guys enough for these videos! So much information in all areas and it’s amazing to see little mowgleys development and how far he’s come in a short space of time .. look forward to more videos! 🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He's come along so well!! Thanks for tuning in to his progress xx

[@asmorrison8]

This is so, so helpful! Next video, could you do how you work with horses who struggle with trot to canter transitions? My ottb runs into the canter with her head up and feels really strung out. Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! Also watch this video as this will help with how to improve the transition kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXW1cnywrch1abM

[@amberrose7023]

I loved this video! The management is so important, but I feel it’s often overlooked. Thank you for making this video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

100% agree the management is sooo important but often overlooked. Glad you appreciated it x

[@lisaluke1427]

Love how much walking you do, awesome!!! and walking is something we can all done no matter what level or skills we have ♥️👍🚶‍♀️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Agreed! 👍

[@lisapapa4196]

Thanks for sharing Mowgley's routine, good to see how to prevent potential hoof issues. Great to see the consistency in hoof care has improved his bowed tendon, amazing! I'm new to caring and riding a Thoroughbred and your Mowgley sessions have been so informative for me.Thanks so much.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you liked it, Lisa! Thanks for watching xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello Lisa! Please send us an email with your complete info at [e-mail] so we can ship your prize! xx Congrats!

[@lisapapa4196]

Hahaha, I can't wipe the smile from my face, same happens when watching Alicia! Love everything you guys present to us. Thanks a tonne!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, Lisa!!

[@Pony_tails]

Thank you Alicia this was a fabulous video!!. So much great information I thoroughly enjoyed it and I learned heaps. Mowgley is such a sweetie !! Can't wait to keep watching all about Mowgley's progress :-) I would love to see how you would prepare him for travelling when he's ready that would be awesome.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome, Dee!! Thanks for tuning in to Mowgley's progress!! He is doing well and we can't wait to film more videos with this cutie!! Watch this space xx

[@jessicabee9299]

So many easy but important preventative care tips, this video is so helpful!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!!! Thanks, Jess!

[@laragoosen473]

I would love to own my own stable yard one day or have my horses on my property and will definitely be using all your tips and tricks Alicia ! Thank you for sharing 😻

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome! x

[@etalonsdunord7036]

Hello from France! Love these little leopard dots on his coat 😍 Do you wait a certain age or a certain physical state to learn some more technical exercices ?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi!! Lovely to hear from you! Great question, of course you need to take into consideration the age of the horse but once they are riding really each horse is individual and you progress the horse along the training scale - some start laterals earlier than others, it is more a matter of the progression of the training scale (so you could say physical state) rather than age. Hope this helps x

[@willowyoder7431]

Thanks for this! Love your videos! Can't wait to start my OTTB journey

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You can do it!

[@ghostdancers062]

This is a great video!!! My horse has recently been diagnosed with mild navicular and has been lame for two weeks now. I love the information on the hoof care. She has a shot of osphos this week and her farrier is coming Monday to change her wedges.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So sorry to hear about your horse! We hope she recovers quickly!

[@lisafraser7446]

Loved this video ♥️ I took down notes from beginning to end and I will be doing as much as I can. I enjoyed hearing your schedule, it gives me something to base my own off of. Checking the hooves even for moisture. So important here in Canada with the snow. I'll be spraying his hoof down with any white line I see now ! I didn't know this ! Thank you Alicia, brilliant video ❤️ Would love to see where Mr Mogley is at now !

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super job on taking down notes!! Love it!! Glad you liked the video!! Stay tuned for more Mowgley vids 😘

[@Lulumaquille]

Hey from France! Loved this video. So interesting! Keep up the good work! Frankly, any video on any theme next, I will be happy to watch! ☺️ Xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Thanks for tuning in to this channel 😘

[@rebeccaphillips5180]

This is my my most favourite tb episode so far (and that is incredible because I have LOVED them all!) Thank you for taking us behind the scenes and showing us all your routines. I am going through some hoof rehab work with my farrier and it is inspiring to see how much difference there has been in mowg's feet in such a short time. THANK YOU ❤❤❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yay!!! Thanks, Rebecca!

[@ejmsj94]

Aww he’s such a lovely boy. It would be great to see how you plan out your training ready for competition.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Fingers crossed!

[@aprilries]

I would love to see everything in the list of video ideas for mowgely!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! This is exciting!! Watch this space xx

[@thesewingequestrian382]

And the hand walking idea is great. I know if I take a few days off from walking I get way more stiff, and can’t walk as far😜

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! :)

[@melissarobertson386]

Very informative, thanks guys!! I'd really like to see another video (or two) on long reining. Also downwards transitions please, canter to trot has been covered well, but trot to walk and halting would be helpful too

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestions Melissa! Stay tuned! x

[@kiwi_cornish_dream1421]

Watching this and looking forward to starting my 4year old SB this information is so good. Definitely getting his feet right. I have been getting home ready for a year aleady

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Would love to hear about it!! Soo exciting!!

[@carolgeraghty2521]

Thanks for all the information, absolutely gold. I'd love to see a training session 🙂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, Carol! Stay tuned xx

[@samstockbridge3989]

Excellent care & a great weekly routine. I love my off the track Thoroughbreds despite having warmbloods now. Would love another OTTB but am now an overweight 56 year old lol.

[@JacintaColvin]

Some OTTB's out there are built kind of like big tanky QH/warmblood crosses now. Just saying if you're ever on the look out for another one :) (I've gotten quite a few comments from people who are surprised my one is actually a pure TB, he's huge and stays round predominantly on pasture most of the year.)

[@samstockbridge3989]

@@JacintaColvin yes my last one was built bigger in the quarters than my previous Quarter horse & looked stunning in a western saddle with full Quarter horse bars!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much Sam! They are amazing!

[@JacintaColvin]

@@samstockbridge3989 I can image he looked great :) Sometimes I wonder how many TB's out out there in western classes.

[@DvonBrandenburg]

Watched within 4 hours 🥰 love you guys

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Nice!! Thank you 😘

[@samstockbridge3989]

How long walking Alicia? I would like to see a whole schooling session ie how much warm up & what, exercises, transitions etc and cooldown please. I think it would be good for people to know how to format a schooling session. Thank you Alicia.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Sam, with the walking it is 30-45mins but if done with riding it can be broken into 15mins before and 15 mins after ride. Have a look at this video as it shows Alicia working through a whole session, just keep in mind he would have walked prior to the start kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYDCipVtra5kbpI

[@carolinebeetz]

Love following the Mogs

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yay!! Thanks, Caroline xx

[@audreye7078]

Fascinating info on the bowed tendon..

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you

[@averykathleen]

I would love to see a live ride and an update!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes!!! Watch this space xx

[@willowmae3525]

Watched the video and would love to see a general update!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo!! Stay tuned!

[@jennasofia5532]

Loved this! Mowgley is such a cutie😍 Would love to see his update! I have a question.. what do you do with a horse that doesnt want to turn on a circle, just tries really hard to push out on the shoulders.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi there! Watch this space as more Mowgley coming soon! With turning, the horse needs to stay on the "train tracks" with the shoulders, so only turn when you can keep the train tracks on basic figure like around the wall, then add simple turns, keeping the train tracks. Try watching this video and see how Alicia begins with turning on Mowgley kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3OsmpKFa6yJr9U

[@larawatkins6854]

Hi I have just recently brought my first horse I was hoping you could do an episode on all thing to look out for health wise with a horse eg botfly , signs of colic ect. Thankyou P.s I love this channel I have learnt so much!! Thankyou

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Lara, this is a good suggestion and I would recommend you watch as many of our videos from July 2021 until now that you can as there are so many with little tips in them that will help you!! Here are a few that will help xx kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qsd6KEjKuCY9U and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaKYd2B-o6aAjM0

[@larawatkins6854]

@@YourRidingSuccess awesome Thankyou

[@nyreerussell8806]

Love this episode very informative thanks you Your Riding Success Team💥💙💙

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!

[@kiwi_cornish_dream1421]

I would love an update on his training. It would be good to see you do a full test on him now and again in 6 months the same test to show us how he is getting better marks the second time and also what the judges are looking for

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love the suggestions!!

[@detsnumber1]

What rugs do you use and why? This was a great video I learned some new things which is always useful. Mowgs is like a wee leopard with his spotty skin bless him. Any training videos are good I really love the unedited ones as it's extra useful to see warts and all and how you deal with my issues.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this! With rugging, Alicia did a great video on socials about rugging, can you send us a message to [e-mail] and I will forward it to you x

[@thejessswho]

Watching now!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it!

[@abireynolds4299]

Great video so helpful! Could you please do a video on saddle fit for horse and rider

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Got it.. Watch this space x

[@bethmiller8284]

This is a great video. It really sets a high standard of care. It also begs the question of what if you can’t get to this high level of care because of available time or money pressures. Do you just do the best you can with what you have? Should one not own a horse unless one has a certain minimum time and finances to get close to this?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Beth, super question. Yes you should do the best you can and things like farrier are most important,

[@enni9746]

Hey Alicia, what do you think of adding herbs to the feed? They have access to the field the whole day but there is not much going outside here flower/and or herb-wise…we also like to give them the occasional rose hip instead of a regular treat (instead of all those candylike treats 😂) and bring in some safe wood and sticks we cut for on them trees, so they can have a play with and nibble a bit. I am not so much thinking about herbs to target specific things you might better ask you vet about, I have those seasonal mixes in mind, which you are supposed to feed in winter or in spring etc.. Or is this just good marketing? Thank you lovely for these great insights into your horses daily/weekly routine!😘

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great question! Alicia does not use any herbs currently but she does use HiForm supplements which use a lot of herbs in their products. As you mentioned - to target specific areas always best to discuss with your vet xx

[@nancyesposito4460]

Wow never would have guessed you'd say 25% is riding training under saddle. So interesting to hear this information.

[@nancyesposito4460]

My vote is for more of your warts and all :) rides and trouble shooting issues that crop up! Love all your Mowgley episodes, such a sweet horse and love Alicia how positive you are with him. It's paying off in how quickly he's looking more relaxed and more confident.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Nancy!! Glad you're enjoying all these videos and please tune in for more great content xx

[@cherylrobertson8869]

Hey Alicia, loved, loved, loved this episode! Thank you so much for sharing Mowgley's routine. What do you recommend for those of us who can't see our house every day? I'd love to see a video of shoulder in. 🐎👍💟

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Cheryl! Good question, does someone else check on the horse for you? We have a video on shoulder in! Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprIfY2kqp6bjrM

[@champagnenerd]

Hi Alicia, It would be awesome to have your thoughts on different bits, and what you have used for Mowgley. What are your recommendations for getting horses that are taught to brace against the bit comfortable? How do you introduce them to new bits, and how do you tell when they are accepting of them? Thanks 🐎

[@champagnenerd]

And do you ever ride bitless?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Lucy, great questions, with bits Alicia uses a simple loose ring, double join snaffle on almost all the horses, as long as it is fitting correctly (have a look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZq0mWufrsx9mck) then most other issues with the bit are actually symptoms of a horse that is not connected, rather than bit issues, Hope this helps x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hey Lucy, no we don't, this is because in dressage competition you cannot compete bitless so all the horses ride with a bit x

[@michellemathewson20]

I love this, thank you so much! Couple of questions: 1) how long do you walk him for (either in the walker or by hand)? and 2), which might be a dumb question, but what do you mean by "consolidation day"? Thanks!

[@lennyrat4ever447]

I was wondering what 'consolidation day' means as well 😄

[@michellemathewson20]

@@lennyrat4ever447 Oh good, that makes me feel better that I wasn’t the only one! 🤣🤣♥️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great questions!! Walking is 30-45mins and this can be broken up if done with riding into before and after the ride (ie 15mins before and 15 after). There are no dumb questions! Consolidation day means the riding work is confirming what he has already been practicing, without adding new challenges, so think of it more like an easier day just confirming this work he already knows.

[@kimberleenadwocki4393]

Hi Alecia. I totally agree on a good quality Farrier. My 5 year old OTTB needs his hooves done every 5 to 6 weeks. I pay $200 per visit for Hot shoeing. What does it cost you? I too would love to see A week of Mowgley's training. In the 5 weeks I have had my 2nd OTTB I have had 35 ground work, riding in the round pen and arena, hand grazing. My mare is still spooky at times and gets anxious thinking she is at the racetrack when there is other horses or various stable commotion. So I have a solid 6 months to 1 year of desensitization and gaining her trust. She is 6 and raced 52 times, won $51, 000. I am curious why you choose Mowgley with a bowed Tendon? What are your plans for his short term future?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

HI there! I am not sure of what the rate is as it changes depending on what the horses have done with their feet. You can see why Alicia chose Mowgley in this video xx kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOZe6KGgbFmZrs

[@DML51049]

Had no idea you could use iodine for the feet. How and when will you introduce collection, lengthening, how do you improve the freewalk

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great question! With Mowgley's training Alicia progresses him with the training scale, so for instance now that he is riding around connected, Alicia can start to work more on his suppleness which will allow his paces to free up and get more expressive, he also starts to do shoulder in etc which encourages him to make his body shorter and more balanced on hind quarters which is step towards collection. Think of it more of just working on the basics and chipping away and due to this good work the horse is then able to produce more expressive paces, increased balance.

[@ctimm54]

Could you do a video on sitting a horse down behind? Getting them to take weight on the hind end.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes!! We already have one about exactly this, have a look at this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4jMaGSflNp-qas

[@wendyrockwell719]

I would love to see the exercise routine he goes through in a week. Like you described but to actually see it. For instance, what is a consolidation day and how does one put it into practice? As always, thanks, Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks Wendy! Watch this space but with the consolidation day think of this as a day where the horse is not pushed to learn new things, but rather practices the things he already knows and is semi confident in. This means that not every ridden session is hard and learning new challenges. x

[@dianneburns9277]

Fantastic information Thankyou

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it Dianne x

[@kimk9934]

He looks great, would love to just see training sessions and his progress.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@helenbianchi2831]

This is informative. Thanks again I am still trying to watch the seminar, but haven't received the email with the link and so on - I am worried I will miss out!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Helen! We've sent the replay to your email. Please check your spam or promotions folder! Let me know how you go!

[@stephaniebusam4016]

This is fantastic - thank you for sharing!! My question, is how do you help/support/stay connected to a horse in your transitions? My guy pops his head when we transition from walk to trot and trot to canter. My guess (based on your awesome videos!) is to ask for a leg yield to engage the hind before asking for the transition. Which i’m assuming means your seat needs to switch from the inside of the banana in the leg yield, to the outside of the banana as you ask for the canter? i’d love to take a deeper dive into keeping your horse soft and doing the right things with my body to help him do the right things with his. thanks so much!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is the best comment as you are problem solving it based on what you have learnt as you are typing it - YESSSSS! You are absolutely right that if the horse does not stay connected through the transition it simply means there is not enough suppleness so increase the suppleness ie make transition with some leg yield - well done! Now with your canter transition - what makes you think you need outside banana for canter (testing your knowledge here!!), clue - watch this video before you comment back and see if you can work it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jXoKivYpV6ic0 Make sure you comment back and see if you can problem solve it xx

[@stephaniebusam4016]

Oh!! Thank you for sharing this video - i don’t know how i missed it!! But i’ve also thinking backwards 😱 when i shift my weight to the outside asking for canter - wrongly thinking i’m “pushing” him in the direction i want him to go!! when you’re leg yielding, you’re sitting on the small side of the banana (to the inside) so he’s free to open up the outside rib cage. since the bend doesn’t change from a leg yield into canter, my seat shouldn’t change either - or else i’m inhibiting his bend in that outside rib cage. is that correct? xoxo

[@prfctangel]

Loving your videos and the information in them! Thank you!!!💗 I actually have a few questions.... 1. What saddle are you using in your videos? 2. Do you use any extra supplement for a horse that has bad feet and needs rehab/extra support to help strengthen hooves? Like shelly hooves or ones that chip a lot. I do understand diet plays a big part but If they are already getting a good diet and still have bad feet or say you have a new horse that has bad feet and they will need time to see the effects of a better diet, is there a supplement you use or recommend specifically to help strengthen hooves? 3. Is there any particular liniment you use or like or recommend for helping sore, tired muscles and legs? Thank you!!!!💗

[@YourRidingSuccess]

HI there! Super questions! Alicia rides in Hennig saddles, she absolutely loves them but that is her personal preference. Not really, just the good work with the farrier however as you have touched on the diet and overall care of the horses plays a big part in how healthy their coat, hooves etc are. With the muscles, the walking plus ice boots is the best management and if you do not have ice boots can cold hose x

[@prfctangel]

@@YourRidingSuccess thank you!!!🙏💗

[@dreamyequine]

Thank you for sharing this. Love your videos especially Mowgley episodes! Does he get turnout?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Chelsea, yes he does get turnout but of course it depends on weather conditions to ensure he is safe x

[@dreamyequine]

Thank you!!

[@emma_and_a_horse]

Great info, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure x

[@karenharvey112]

This video was awesome thank you so much 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you liked it!!

[@hugheskids2432]

My pony definitely doesn't need any more food! Anything more and I think she'll pop! 🤣🤣

[@YourRidingSuccess]

😂😂😂

[@BrigitteMillaractress]

thank you, that was very informative

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome! xx

[@esgequine7477]

Love these videos, any tips on improving young horses?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is a great question! Its really important to follow the training scale to help set your young horse up for success! Have a watch of our most recent video on using the training scale to set your self up for success in making progress - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXXdlmyZaZWphbs

[@aprilries]

Love this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

❤️

[@persephonemaeve2704]

Awesome video. 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@amandanjord9826]

Do you use a probiotic with Mowgley's feed? I've begun using some with my OTTB and have found it to be helpful.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

HI Amanda, Alicia does use HiForm supplements which do contain a digestive aspect, thanks for the comment - great question! x

[@tinaloop4602]

I learn something every time I watch your videos. I enjoyed your explanations for what/how you feed your horses.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Soo glad you're enjoying it, Tina!! Thanks for watching xx