FIRST IN HAND LESSON WITH MY NEW STALLION BUSKI

[@theerinwilliams]

Sorry guys maybe I used the wrong word with ‘Liberty’ but this is the START of us working towards liberty. He’s brand new to it and so am I. Please be gentle as it’s all a learning curve that I’m choosing to share with you for your enjoyment. If there’s negativity then I’ll keep our progress to myself as it’s for fun and connection, nothing else. 🙏🏼

[@phrog734]

I'm so glad you're sharing with us, it's exciting to watch you try new things :)

[@JackyGSHR]

It's so important and you can do it with all of your horses and see how much better your relationships are going to be. :) So keep going with real liberty :)

[@RockyTheBarbiePony]

I am so glad you are sharing it it’s us I got the wrong memo i thought he was a dressage horse btw you guys did awesome for your first time working with buski. He is the sweetest angel and I hope you can ride him in the future

[@alliechun]

I love that you share your life with us. You are learning and I love to see the journey.

[@inesperez5457]

Please don’t listen to the negative comments!!! I love your content and it would kill me if you stopped sharing (there are very few equestrian youtubers and I can’t seem to connect with them like I connect with you - through a screen) There are so many more of us who are not here to criticize but to support and gush over your horses, but we tend to not make so much noise 😜 Sending love from Spain

[@amandamason6699]

I think once you’ve got him home to yourself you’ll feel relaxed,multitasking language,commands and relaxing is difficult 😂 such a beautiful boy and so sweet ♥️

[@malin1153]

Awesome!.... but as someone who train "liberty" on daily basis I cannot stay away from correcting a term here, since there are a lot of people looking up to Erin. I don't want people to get the sense that this - what they're doing in the video - is liberty work. Because it's not. They're basically doing ground work. Liberty is what the word says: freedom = without ropes, tie downs and equipment that will in any shape or form make the horse easier for a human to handle/work with/hold them close or in your preferred place. Liberty work is all about giving the horse a choice to walk away whenever they want. Liberty work is all about building a connection, trust, will and freedom to choose to be together. I'm not trying to be mean about this, just informative. Because if anyone would mix other terms like "dressage" with "jumping" - it would be a huge deal. And I can understand that the liberty term is very new to a lot of people. This is also why it's important to try to stay informed - check it up, read about it, watch informative videos, listen to podcasts and what not.... be curious so that we all can use the terms correctly rather than just guess and assume. Who knows... maybe the spanish guy called this "liberty"....well...he certainly got it wrong too. Language barrier? I guess in that sense that he actually meant "trick training". Teaching a horse tricks isn't the same as liberty, but it can be part of liberty - as long as the horse is free to choose to be part of something. There is always room for knowledge, and everyone is allowed to create their own path of a learning curve - therefor there have to be room for faults and mistakes. :) But I do strongly believe that influencers should do their best to try to keep up with the right terms - since they are influencing people and often showing people things they might not be familiar with from before. ;) Good luck Erin with your new horse, he's such a charmer!

[@ellie27]

Read the description, Erin knows that lol. This is her first proper introduction to something like this and she’s learning this brand new horse’s buttons with a ‘safety net’ if you like, before attempting it at full liberty which would be dangerous considering the horse’s experience and hers along with the language barrier. As with all disciplines, we all start somewhere and this is a good introduction for her. Jumping is still jumping when you are being guided by a trainer over the tiniest cross pole and having to hold onto a neck strap for support - you’re just building the blocks to create the knowledge and experience for jumping unassisted and higher. It works the same with other disciplines.

[@malin1153]

​@@ellie27 Sorry, nope. This is not liberty or a "proper introduction". If you're doing liberty with a "safety net" with ropes and tie downs just to show off some cool moves you ARE taking the horse's free will away. And therefor it is not liberty...not even slightly. And can never be. Anyone who starts training liberty should never start with "let's watch the horse do some cool high dressage level moves with a bit and tie downs. No, then it's called "tricks or ground work". Liberty is not about the cool moves...maybe when you have finally gotten the hang of it and the horse and yourself is 100% connecting. But you never start liberty like in the video. You start in a smaller paddock or round pen, letting the horse know that you won't force the horse to do anything. Praising the horse for staying with you, walking in the same direction...and so on.........

[@Pazuandfriends]

@@ellie27 Erin calls this “close to liberty” in the description but as this comment and others suggest it is far from liberty or even positive reinforcement.

[@maridavidson8478]

@@ellie27 not even close to liberty. There really is no release for the horse constantly having his head tied down. Just like she said it’s like comparing dressage to jumping and saying it’s almost the same just with safety nets

[@LeahFrew06]

Simple google.

[@animallover4101]

Awww what a beautiful boy!! He tries so hard to do the right thing and understand, my lusitano gelding is 4 and he also tries so hard and when he feels he doesn’t do it right he gets a little anxious. So we just try again and then he’s happy. They just try so hard to understand. ! Sometimes it may come off that they are upset but trust me they don’t like to make mistakes 🥰

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I don't understand why you teach a horse tricks. I mean, they aren't dogs. Not trying to be rude but it just seems unnatural. I haven't watched the video yet because I've seen a few comments that sound like I'm gonna feel sorry for buski and Erin.

[@animallover4101]

@@kimberlyearly8918 well my horse loves to learn new things ! No he’s not a dog but tricks we teach dogs aren’t things dogs would do in the wild either. It’s more about mental stimulation because they are now domesticated and if I don’t keep him stimulated he likes to do things to keep himself entertained and not always in a good way . Of course all horses are individuals and some need more mental stimulation than others.

[@sfrisch7298]

I adore this horse 🥰 Iberian horses are my absolute favourites, they are so sensitive and try their absolute hearts out but I’ve found with mine and others I’ve worked with anticipation and tension/anxiety creeps in. We incorporate lots of relaxing - standing still, head lowered to lower adrenaline (not forced with tie downs but taught to lower their head on cue), scratching of the withers and praise. I think you’ll find this will go along way with your boy too and I can see you are going to absolutely cherish him. As an aside for this in-hand type of work I’d recommend removing the tie downs and changing from a bridle to a cavesson. All the best and have fun on your new journey with him :)

[@sofiaalonso5713]

As an spanish native I used to see People trying to understand English I can say that you did really well without knowing Spanish.

[@theerinwilliams]

Thank you!!!

[@navidnavid786]

@@theerinwilliams miss you Baby

[@navidnavid786]

@@theerinwilliams Good video

[@tayaallan3580]

Do you know when your going to bring him home to your yard, he’s stunning can’t wait to see what’s coming in the future for you and him 🙂

[@baddieann7742]

she isnt bringing him home

[@baddieann7742]

@@couldntthinkofaname4982 no she isnt- she just said that in other vids with him

[@marteencowan4037]

@@baddieann7742 I'm pretty sure she is bringing him home.

[@marteencowan4037]

@@baddieann7742 she said she would but not for a little while.

[@misbahkhaliq34]

Nice, your country?

[@ellie-xs1ou]

here’s my question… how is he so gorgeous?!!!? it almost seems impossible! you are so lucky to have a horse like this in your life, one that looks like it belongs in a fairytale!

[@cindyferguson8855]

Greetings from the Western North Carolina Mountains, USA...!! When I discovered you on 'youtube' you were "shopping" for your beautiful Spanish Stallion. I am so grateful to you....for sharing your life and your journey with your horses. There will always be those who enjoy spreading their negativity and their 'not always so nice' opinion. Just pay them no mind.... It's lovely to see someone so gentle and so sweet...really enjoying life. You'll have loads of time.... to get to know your new ( gorgeous ! ) horse.....and again, thanks for sharing....!!!

[@kristinkester9392]

I am so excited for you! You and Busky are perfect together! I am so looking forward to seeing all the progress you make together! You are both going to be just wonderful wonderful!!

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Take him home. You need to connect from your heart. Do it for the joy. Liberty is supposed to be fun for you and YOUR horse. He is not having fun here.❤️

[@99breyerproblems13]

Aww Erin you look so happy it’s so beautiful to watch your connection grow with Buski. He seems like such a sweetie pie. I love this video so much ❤️

[@ForeverBrooklyn]

Buski is an absolute beauty! You two are going to have such an amazing bond! 💖

[@myhorseadventures5470]

He’s such a pretty boy! So excited to see him back at your nice nice yard! He will be SO happy!!

[@spookstequila3491]

'' don't look at the horse'' That's difficult, because what a beauty he is 🤩🤩

[@hayleyhorrigan3644]

He is such a beautiful colour! Greys don't usually shine but he does, handsome boy 😍

[@jhorvers]

I had an Arabian stallion (pure Egyptian blood) and I've started liberty with him just for fun.. In the beginning it is so much harder than it looks... But once you get the basics it doesn't not matter what you want to teach them because every thing has the same core principles. The most important thing is for you to be calm and focused on what you want to ask and getting the timing right.. Within a few weeks my stallion could do al different things like Spanish walk, Spanish trot, kneeling down, "compliment" (like bowing down), rearing, etc and to gallop around me on a circle of the lead and change speed, turn, stop, turn, make smaller circles to the left and right, stop beside me on both sides, piaff, etc.. And it was the most fun I had with a horse in decades!! I know you will be more than capable to learn this and going on teaching him a whole range of new things.. But the most important part is that you will have so much fun with him!!!

[@christinemartindale8715]

Wow Erin Buski is so,so beautiful he’s so sensitive too. It’ll all be worth the trips over to learn from the wonderful trainer who has so far done a beautiful job with him. You certainly have to know how to train him 100% before you take him home I know you can do it too your a smart girl. I keep visioning you on the beach with him for some reason it would make a smashing video. I am totally in with what your saying about any negativity on here I for one have nothing but respect for you Erin. I’m excited to see more of Buski.tfs 😎🏇😎

[@equestrianteens3716]

You did amazing considering you had to understand a different language (Well with a bit of help)😉😊 and do stuff you hadn't done before 💖 also will you at some point bring Buski to your yard? 😊

[@briannaschutt1843]

She said she would but not for a while :)

[@Norristhehorse00]

i think she had someone translate

[@mysticalsquad3466]

@@Norristhehorse00 she did 6:24

[@miasapphirehawk7500]

@@mysticalsquad3466 ig she's still learning the language a bit tho

[@mysticalsquad3466]

@@miasapphirehawk7500 yeah

[@athinatheequestrian8092]

I have been waiting for this video Busky is adorable and I believe Erin is the best owner for him

[@tanyad5537]

How sweet are you two together! I could not stop smiling what a good boy!

[@rabyhook]

You put the biggest smile on my face, Erin, and I have a smile that almost split my friendly face in two.

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Erin. I’m so glad you are sarong these videos. I m sure that when you get this lovely boy home, you both will get great enjoyment from each other. I’ll bet you can’t wait!

[@nancyjohnson5810]

He is a sweetheart and you are going to have so many wonderful times together.

[@chancemagoo7470]

He is gorgeous! Looks like a pearl his shine 💖💝 he keeps turning his head to look for reassurance and non verbal cues tho. You did great with him!

[@janiefran90]

I really like how the trainer (or trainer’s dad) expects a lot of out of him, but is very rewarding and kind.

[@annetendam]

I thought I was the only one! The moment he does it he gets rewarded straight away and the man is so calm with him!

[@oliviabarker8776]

He’s absolutely gorgeous!

[@ksanurse]

It’s hard to be a “beginner” again. But when you ride him I guess that is amazing and you are in your element. I look forward to your progress with his dancing. He’s such a star!

[@benwhitehead4667]

I cant with him he is to beautiful! He is getting the best owner and life he ever could with you!

[@jenniferhill9072]

Yeah! You gotta start with the basics! You're both learning a new way to communicate, AND there's the language barrier with your instructor. Keep at it, and you guys will get it! Nobody ever did anything perfect on their first try!

[@Annuhtje]

I love the vibe from the man, so calm and he genuinely cares about both you and Buscador

[@horsegirl887]

Buski is so pretty omg I still can't get over how stunning he is

[@hufflepuffgurl1333]

you can hear how much you already love him :D I am so looking forward to watching more videos of you and him :3

[@thebluepigeon_5019]

Ok because I’ve seen so many people talking about the „metal noseband“ I would like to inform everyone that this is a caveson (or I believe that’s what it’s called in English). Notice the ring in the middle. It’s used for groundwork specifically anything that has to do with bending the horses neck and it needs that metal core (or a similar sturdy material) to not slide around when you apply pressure from the side. Metal doesn’t mean bad. I don’t see people here complaining about bits so…

[@lucilleker338]

I love him so much he's like a living unicorn

[@4everequestrian205]

So excited for a grey stallion to be at the stables hopefully!

[@ninaaishling7873]

wow he is just absolutely stunning

[@qhride1]

He is such a beauty ! Can’t wait to see Busk at your yard ! I would love to see the spirit of this horse unleashed Erin like a beach or forest ride in the future maybe? X

[@Ashlyn2012]

It’s buski not busk

[@Zoe.Julianna.Vlogs..]

Erin if he’s ur new horse/stallion why aren’t u bringing him home to England?

[@puk.langen]

He probably has to be transferred on a plane and that takes time and costs a lot. And COVID is stil here. Maybe that’s why?

[@wwaxwork]

It's expensive and they have to go through a 70 quarantine, 40 days in the country they are shipping from and 30 on arrival. There is a difference taking a horse in and out for a show and importing them. Brexit also added to the paperwork and time it takes, customs is a nightmare at the moment. This is all without Covid making transportation of pretty much anything into and out of the UK extra hard. She may also be paying a trainer to well do some training before he ships which will also take time.

[@adriacarballo8990]

Also she’s learning from that guy on how to treat the horse so he understands her, and that takes a lot of time and patience

[@sunsetstables72]

Because she wants to train and ride him more before she takes him home and she does not know what to expect from her other horses seeing buscador is there good question though

[@TinkaraR]

I think she said in the horse reveal video that he will stay in Spain for proper training and she will bring him in England after they both learn liberty work.

[@fleurpeeters3257]

He is so adorable! I bet he would look amazing with a running braid

[@janeilsley1131]

I can't wait to see him at your stables he will think he has died and gone to horsey heaven, huge stable compared to what he has now. And to watch his nose heal and you build your relationship together.

[@Ashlyn2012]

Yea I agree but it is rude to say that he is going to a better home because I’m sure the people he’s with now loved him just as much as Erin does

[@theerinwilliams]

I know I can’t wait for his nose to heal 🥺 it’s already looking so much better!

[@Ashlyn2012]

Hi Erin!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

What's happened to his nose? I haven't watched the video yet because I saw a comment that made it sound like I'm gonna feel sorry for Erin and Buski. I don't like that feeling.

[@mickistover4118]

What happened to his nose? I missed something

[@kippen64]

It's interesting to watch Erin learn a new set of skills.

[@josebulang7981]

Beautiful buscador, beautiful erin. I will enjoy seeing your two progress in what you do. Spanish horse in British lady is good to see.

[@maxelguapo7411]

He likes you...The moment he look at you... got lost in your eyes... You guys have a conection... i can tell.. He spirits went up...!

[@nikkib2143]

He is such a loving boy and you can see he is desperate to please you x.

[@SandraGaio]

Honestly so glad that he's coming to you. He looks stressed here, he needs a loving home.

[@Jeererrrreeerr]

i thought he looks pretty happy

[@sfequestrian6754]

They are probably just reading body cues of him chomping on the bit and being very tense.

[@popchick8634]

What an amazing horse! The trainer is very skilled and like you said a very good teacher as well. Both the horse and trainer were gentle with you which has to make it easier on everyone learning a new skill. Awesome job and cant wait to watch you and your new baby grow together

[@Lesley-zk5bd]

RIP Beautiful Buski❤

[@noneofyodamnbidness6373]

Absolutely stunning!

[@FiremanSam_LegoNinjago]

He is such a beautiful horse 🥰

[@abbeylouuu]

I can’t wait for him to be home!!

[@ellafisher9873]

you are doing SO great w/ Buski Erin

[@h3yx._]

He’s so gorgeous! Cant wait to see him in more of your videos hopefully 😊

[@SL-kk1lk]

He's a proper unicorn he's stunning🦄🦄

[@laurenschenck5355]

Erin is best owner for Buski and will spoil him give him tons of love and and so excited to see him in London and settle in and best choice and amazing

[@morganvoorhees5067]

I love watching how you interact with your horses. If i may please ask your opinion of hobbling. Are you for or against it.

[@cricket1301]

You will get there!!! I agree with the comments in video about getting to know each other...I think some long walks, in the arena and out, but in the ring, as that is where school is for now, and less distractions than out of the ring, will settle you both to each other. Like ease-into-it -get to know you time, vs first date stress time. You did great. Thanks for sharing.

[@emmienewswanger222]

He is gorgeous, Erin! You did very well with him. Also, the entire time I was watching I was just PRAYING you wouldn't get your feet stepped on!

[@sisihey4393]

Omg he’s so adorable I love your videos 😍

[@vickiefauhl9355]

Buscador has the most intelligent and gentle eyes of almost any horse ever he is amazing and I knew that he was the one that you would choose 🥰😎

[@Theequestriantoday]

Oh my gosh I love this!!and his mane is AMAZING 🤩🤩

[@faymace6152]

he is such a good teacher!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Yay!! SO EXCITED!!! Love you Erin 🌈❤️❤️❤️

[@Quinniecakes827]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! Yasss

[@mikaylapage7753]

This horse is soo beautiful ❤

[@a7mdsaad259]

😍🥰 Biscuit very obedient, well trained 🤍 only keep hooooo, hooop and he will be goood 👏😂👍

[@xbigfridgex]

Sooooo excited to watch this video your horse is so pretty!!!!🤍🤍

[@hannahsms3816]

He is learning so fast.

[@Bolt_THE_colt]

AWW KEEP THE WORK UP ERIN!! Love your videos!!!

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

Absolutely fascinating to watch! He looks like he tries so hard 💕

[@TheMaluch123]

Ayy he’s so tense 😬 His mouth is so tied I don’t like it in Spanish schooling.. after this horses have problems with bit and with hiding because of your hand..

[@nathancrowe6166]

Can’t wait to see the video when you finally bringing back to the UK

[@shadowolfroyal7935]

I love that you ate both learning each others language and both putting in efgort

[@equestriangirljesse4091]

Hes beautiful Loves him.Cant wait to see more videos of you and your horses! ❤

[@martinabaunza7070]

The horse is beautiful and has been treated well

[@allisonconley6339]

LOVE watching the 2 of you together,,,, 😍😍😍😍 remember horses like to be rubbed... not patted like a dog ,,,,

[@satnamsidhu7784]

She so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@mya_eq]

I’ve been waiting for this :)))

[@rachellmcfly5561]

I loved your enthusiasm ❤️

[@MachteldBeckx]

I give a lot of in hand lessons down the Málaga area and it's quite funny how many accomplished riders get completely flushed when you take them off the horse and put them next to them 🤣 it looks so easy but it's not, but you'll come to love it! ☺️

[@saturninusarabian]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@itsemjens3413]

I was so excited for this video 😍

[@wensnz6524]

I can't wait til Buski is home with you, Erin. I'm sure he will feel more relaxed. Do these Spanish horses get time out in paddocks? I heard they spend most of their time in stables, which is unnatural and to be frank, sad.

[@chio_aachen]

Such a beautiful horse! 🤩

[@Allixm]

This is so gooddd

[@norasakina878]

It’s so interesting to see how different he is to our average Irish/ warmbloody horses, if you know what I mean, their so different in their way of training

[@amelialouise8324]

Hey Erin - just wondering will you ever bring buski back to england?

[@shadowolfroyal7935]

She will eventually once they have both learnt liberty but tbh good question

[@ariaandanimals10]

When is he going to your barn? Also he looks so sweet!

[@julieb3996]

He's so gorgeous, I think you you need to be dressed up like a princess when you are around him!

[@brittneytrusz2022]

Am glad u choose him because I liked him a lot

[@H1h1285]

Omg buski is so adorable 😭 also first!

[@MissCharly1992]

That trainer is such a kind man! Hope you will gain some confidence with jour next lessons, looks good already. You will make a great team 😊

[@martinabaunza7070]

Such a beautiful 🐎 congratulation

[@syzygyfarm]

Yay! Excited for your liberty journey! I'm hoping to learn quite a bit about liberty work.

[@malin1153]

Just to inform, what they're doing in the video is not liberty. She has probably (by lack of knowledge) used the wrong term here. Liberty is all about not using tie downs, ropes or other equipment that in any shape or form keeps the horse in your preferred position. As the word says "liberty" - it basically means that the horse is free - free to choose to take part - free to choose to leave, connection and trust. Everyone can make mistakes. But if you do want to learn more about liberty, you can easily search the term in youtube and get multiple informative videos about it ;)

[@syzygyfarm]

@@malin1153 Just to inform, this is a video where Erin is learning what her new horse's trainer has taught him. You'll notice the emphasis on learning the vocal cues. This is the start of her liberty journey with Buski. While you may not see it as such, she has clearly stated she was looking for a liberty horse and that this is the first in-hand lesson she has had with the one she chose. Each journey is different and I am still very much looking forward to what I'll learn (and what Erin will learn & share) as the journey continues. :)

[@matildesimoes6156]

I love this horse!!!

[@joannesmartens9442]

Good that you have your translater with you. First of all: it's a stunning stallion. But that man is great and not only he teach your horse, he also teach you. Wonderfull how he did with this horse. I was thinking that you should give a lesson to the horse, but this spanish speaking man was there to learn you how to do with your horse. But you have to learn more. He trained this horse so well, incredible. Y tan bonito elegante

[@klaudiaparulska232]

He looks awesome! Good luck x

[@lindaemre3891]

So excited to watch I love your channel your my favourite you tuber

[@rubydawson2032]

Buski is so gorgeous 🤩😍🥺🥰

[@zfruhl]

I hope you have video copies of all of your training lessons. You will probably do much better, and be more sure of yourself once you get him home. I think you two were meant for each other! The gentleman providing your lessons may have been a little over zealous and was pushing him too hard, trying to impress. That horse wants to please you, and in my humble opinion he's going to eventually do whatever it is that you want him to do providing you just know how to ask him. At one point during the training with the man I got the impression that the horse was trying to tell you that something was hurting. I think it really has to be a bit painful for a horse to put all of that weight on that one knee. If it hurts how else is he going to tell you? I just think he was trying to say something.