GAINING CONTROL AND RESPECT ON THE GROUND

We reached out for help with our horse Dolly - from a horse training professional! We needed to gain control and respect on the ground! We know we have lots to learn and thought you might enjoy learning right along with us! Levi gave us some great advice on ground work and how to teach a horse to disengage his hind quarters and also lateral flexion. If you have a horse, or even just like horses - YOU DON"T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!!!
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[@troysimmons7151]

Listen to your brother, he knows what he is talking about.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

he does! thats why we seek his help often

[@NYShepherdGirl]

I love your Uncle's horse understanding!!! He has the wisdom and insight of some of the British and European trainers... "Flexibility," head lowering, "space," softening, etc., the "quiet control"!!!

[@jillsimmons110]

I am loving watching the younger brother teach the older brother. Moments like that are really special.

[@rosesandrides9230]

Good morning! I just wanted to tell you that when some of the comments are a bit silly or borderline disrespectful, you always handle it with such grace and it doesn’t go unnoticed. (Not necessarily on this video, it’s just something I’ve noticed while following your channel:)) thank you for your content and sharing with us! God bless and have a good day!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks! It does hurt sometimes when people are rude but we try to not be rude back. Thanks for watching and for your kind words!!

[@justindutcher1300]

I like “real world problems” with horses and pressure. This was realistic.I like how he used the lead rope to pressure with driving pressure and release. Best training I have seen on this channel.

[@bellasue02]

I've watched this explained by 10 different horse trainers. I think now I finally understand what I'm asking for

[@weavaman2216]

Very good method there. It seemed to work well. And it didn't overwhelm her plus she's one smart cookie.

[@rockingg4655]

Your brother is telling it right. Watch his hand position. When it is time to ride his hands will follow the same angle so the cue remains nearly the same. It is not about man strength but pressure and release, they seek the release and your hand doesn’t move. Horses are nearly always better on one side of the other must ,Ike people, left or right. Consistent flexing is a main foundation block for softness and ultimately control. Teach this to our riding students the first riding lesson. Ground work is very important. This was terrific. Hindquarters are the horse’s engine. Thanks for sharing! EastTexas fan PS. Moving a horse’s feet engages their brain

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thx for watching!!!

[@rockingg4655]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 Really enjoy watching!! AZ will always be home!! 💕🤗From East Texas

[@lamare8565]

Great ground manners! Practice makes perfect. 🐎

[@heatherd.9390]

Wow, your brother Levi could be Blake's twin! Such great training tips and knowledge of how a horse moves, etc. This was valuable for more than just you, I feel like. Thanks for sharing! Heather🇨🇦

[@CindyKinney]

Hi, Palmer family. Well, I was riveted to this man and his knowledge. I had no idea there were so many facets to training a horse. It's not just getting the animal used to a blanket and a saddle and eventually allowing someone on its back. I love that you (Alan) were struggling with this particular horse, knew it, and sought out help that you knew you'd find in your brother. And quietly in the background, there was our Blake learning and understanding what Levi was teaching. It's just amazing to me. Thank you so much for bringing us along. This was an awesome video for anybody who loves the horse and loves learning about the animal. Hi, Vicki. I know you're there editing and reading the comments. I hope your week is going well. As always, take good care on the farm and stay well.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

You are so kind to always say hi to me Cindy! thanks...its amazing to watch the process isnt it!

[@valeriesmith1654]

Y7

[@barbleth5135]

K.......

[@triciaacevedo3582]

Boy, Blake is a mime of his uncle Levi.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

and Levi looks like Alan did at his age

[@robertabellman9330]

Hello - I s It you running the camera I was just wondering, you can see if you look at Allen’s brother and think it’s Allen WoW he really does look like his older brother and Blake he looks so much like Blake but his voice is so much deeper I suppose that will come also. Sorry for poking around in your family 😆 really I’m just a noisy old lady 👵🏻 no one is safe ! Lol

[@johnjohnson-th5mg]

@@robertabellman9330 they say if you've seen one Palmer, youve seen them all

[@pattyprice2644]

Wow he's got knowledge

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

He is good!

[@thetinbarnfarm]

very good video very helpful love it

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandak3198]

The key to training isn't the pressure, it's the release 😉 pressure and release is both physical and mental/emotional.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

😀

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Wow, that was neato! I learned a lot about the importance of organizing my OWN thinking and to have a plan before I ask the horse to do anything.

[@eugenephillips8726]

Huhhhh....nice..learn things everyday

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

us too

[@kerry17]

Keep practicing Alan, you will get the hang of ir. Just member to watch the other end that your not asking of, lol..... You got this too.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

thanks

[@shellyjohnson8491]

Your brother is such a good trainer! They make it look so easy! I've been learning from my trainer as well. I'm learning to notice the subtle differences. It's great you have him to go to for good advice.

[@steveadams99708]

Your brother is a horseman!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

he is!!!!

[@stephanrobinson4050]

Wow that was neat

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

thx

[@bitcox4160]

I've been eatn them that way since the last time I went back to school for the 4th -5th time. Lol twenty years ago

[@darb1238]

Awesome video and explanation!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thx

[@p0llywillis806]

Your brother knows his stuff. It's amazing how much Blake looks like him. He even sounds like him!!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

true on all 3 of your statements

[@p0llywillis806]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 one of my nephews looks more like his uncle than his dad too. Genetics are crazy!! That little filly is gonna make someone a nice little horse. Y'all are awesome!!!

[@ArizonaKid]

Interesting stuff 👍🏼😉

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thx

[@1caramelle1]

wow very nice

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thank u

[@samuelmoore657]

Great video!!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@randolphbutler1832]

Big progress. She is a listener. 🐴😷👍

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

she did good

[@redburro88]

watched liked and commented

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks

[@LynneDemonQueen1]

Some horses will always go into pressure rather than away from pressure, it's how their brain works. My draft mare goes into pressure and my QH goes away from pressure. I'm not liking the raising of the hand at her face or the hitting and elbowing Dollys face, that can and most likely will make her headshy. It's not her respecting his hand up, she's avoiding being hit again. Everything else explained will help. Dolly is willing and wanting to understand what you're asking so she can please you. She's a keeper. Keep your hand on her back, that will help your balance as well but it also lets you feel her movement. Find what works for you and her and go with it. When I ask for flex without moving a foot, I'll place my free hand and on her wither instead of on her back. The shoulder is the "drive line" you can push a horse forward or make them stop depending where you are positioned to their shoulder. A little secret with knowing if a horse is right or left handed.... their manes fall on their on side. If she's left handed her mane will fall on the left side of her neck. If she's right handed her mane will fall on the right side of her neck. I've learned this to be true finding out which barrel to go to first in barrel racing and it's never failed me!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

interesting

[@jenotteni7889]

Blake looks a lot like his uncle Levi and dolly is so pretty love palominos

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

and Levi looks like Alan did at that age. ha ha

[@jenotteni7889]

That's funny how much older is Allan then Levi

[@bettyainger415]

good lessons, well explained

[@cicibradley2809]

When disengaging hq, the key to blocking front end movement is raising your hand high towards the eye. Your bro does an exc job of it. Does he have a channel too?

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

no he doesnt well try to have him on here more often. he has paid the price to learn and is amazing!

[@floatnboyz9181]

Thank you for the help I was having this problem too❤️much love from Texas thank you

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

You are so welcome!

[@joyday9020]

This is very interesting, I have always wondered how horses are trained for riding. Thank you for sharing.😍

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks for watching!

[@jenifercausey4262]

Lol ive got a mare named Dolly... Too funny

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

She is a beauty

[@andreaburke6009]

Holy you can see you two are brothers he’s a good horse man well done

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

you sure can!

[@fernlintner65]

Excellent advice from what seems to be an accomplished horseman

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Absolutely

[@meaghann26]

Awesome video and amazing job seeking tips and tricks!!! With some practice you will have that pretty lil dolly making every move you want her to in no time! Blessings to you all

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much 😊

[@edwinschlee8374]

Levi is really good about showing you how to do that!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

he is!

[@valeriepowell1736]

Oh gosh you've opened up a can of worms.... lol Levi is a great horseman. To bad he doesn't live closer you can trade help on the house for lessons on the ground... even trade 💖

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

actually not his house. they were both helping a sister

[@larryevans1489]

Hey guys y’all need to check out Clinton Anderson working with a rescue horse and he will clearly explain everything you’re trying to get accomplished

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

thx we will!

[@larryevans1489]

The Farm on Route 66 it has helped me alot I’ll be riding my mare for the Forest time soon

[@cassandergreene906]

Nice video.😇😇😇

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks 😊

[@wayneking7050]

Good video, good info to take in. Interesting comments from folks as well. I learned some stuff. Side note: Blake does sound like his dad and Levi lol

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

thanks and yes Blake does look like them! kind of fun!

[@robbymcintosh9069]

Respectfully I have learned that the more time we spend on ground work, the less time we spend on the ground. I have learned in my 59 years the difference between approach angles and drive angles.I wasn't smart enough to solicit advice from others but you are! God bless you, peace be with you, stay healthy, patient and confident. Much love and respect from "Flyin M Holistics". God's peace ✌

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks so much!

[@lisad4054]

This I believe is the Downunder training. I apply these techniques on my training.

[@lauratew2945]

Wow, good job! It's not easy on the ego to let your bro teach on you a bit, mad props to you

[@mcgeepoletto8116]

Wow ur Bro IS pure Great.k.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

😊

[@zacharysarver4644]

Big thanks on this one!! This guy explains this so well, could you please ask him for help more often

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

We would love to get his help more often but he lives 4 hours away

[@zacharysarver4644]

Awe darn well atleast thanks for this one!

[@deborahforrest5601]

Good evening

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Same to you

[@kenparham5747]

She is a super smart horse! She might be a keeper Alan! Of course< I would want to keep them all. Hehehe

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

we have so many keepers already ha ha

[@kenparham5747]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 I understand. When I was growing up we had 36 on the farm.

[@weavaman2216]

Not me...no no no I gotta have my macmuffin with the whole hash brown. Im not good at sharing. Lol. Maybe I need to pray about it. But they are so good.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

LoL

[@ginabearden5646]

I love your videos. When I second guess myself on my training techniques, I always go back to the basics. I learned a lot by watching Clint Anderson on KZbin. He is very smart and does a lot of Monty Roberts aka (Horse Whisperer) techniques. The both are the best at what they do in my eyes. Take a look and see what ya think. Keep up the good work. There is always new things you learn everyday!!! 🥰😊

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

we agree you can never stop learning!

[@joeyriley6354]

Absolutely love Dolly 💘 she is going to be very good lil mare!!! I want her😉

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

💟

[@tammynolan2510]

Is he wearing a Apple Valley Senior High School Sun Devils shirt. Because it sure looks like it. And he is amazing. With that horse.

[@bitcox4160]

I call my mc Allen a tricky T but it s the same a sausage muffin no egg with a hash brown added in.

[@Drifter5.7]

Good video, lots of good information in this. Now I am going to have to try a McAllen though! 🤣

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

You should!

[@kencarr2998]

Dang Blake looks like his Uncle

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

yip and levi looks like alan did at that age.

[@roguewolf5597]

Funny , I know the manager at my local Macdonald’s and he always gives me a hard time ! Wants to know what I did with his flashlight ,lol have bought him 2 at $1 each but I have fun .

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

that awesome!

[@quarterlimit5838]

She looks like a fun one, catches on quick.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

ya she does

[@susanmckown3054]

Dolly is. Pretty.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

She is

[@luannzappia5372]

Blake sounds like your brother!

[@jimh4167]

A video some of your viewers may enjoy and maybe a challenge for Blake to train and ride Video Guy on buffalo races Texas longhorn

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

😀

[@daniellefko6527]

There is a lot of cows in Australia they have not seen rain in years it is a long dye hot summer almost 50% very dye indeed.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

praying for rain!!!!

[@nancybutler2030]

I love her name dolly that is my mother's nickname she has passed she would think the horse is beautiful and I think it's beautiful I love its name Dolly plus today was my mother's birthday and I just thought about my mother again because what you all called the horse's name dolly made me think of my mother and this today was her birthday thank you and God bless

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Happy birthday to your mom ❤️❤️

[@joyvogel6805]

Dear friends at the farm on route 66

[@brandeissports3436]

👍

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Training the trainer. You cain't lay hands on her and push her she is stronger than you. Make yourself spend time with her every day. Short days, a full schedule and too many horses is dragging you down. She is a fast learner with a pretty good disposition. You have a habit of wanting to be close to them and not being aggressive when you need to be. I think the key is working with her every day. Neither one of you forgets. Hang in there it will come together.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks

[@mikecox9214]

Dang she's pretty! Better look out or your brother will turn you into a horse trainer. Oh and Levi and Blake almost look like twins, you're sure that their not the brothers? Really great video!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

and Levi looks just like ALan did at his age. ha ha

[@JLC87420]

He’s watched some downunder horseman/Clinton Anderson training videos.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

his fav!

[@JLC87420]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 he’s got really good techniques that’s for sure.

[@joistevens4454]

That is a pushy filly! You have to wack a bit then reward with release. She is just a dominant mare. You should use a “Handy Stick” because it’s an extension of your hand. As long as you rub her after she gives, you rub away the wack. She will be great. Yes listen to your brother.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

yip

[@kathykinder3137]

She is Gorgeous

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

she really is

[@al129]

Hadn't realised who alike Blake and Levi are, they could be brothers rather than uncle & nephew

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

and Levi looks like Alan did at that age.

[@mcgeepoletto8116]

Dolly is Perfect name for Perfect Pony.Heidi was my Palo-pony.But Lord Y what a Tare.No fence could hold her.She loved water.man or no man(girl,11,me) cld keep her out.ok.comm almost over - ant to watch.thand McAllens.Heidi passed at 26 so I did pretty good.kat.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Wow 26.

[@mikemorales4855]

How about some help getting one of those ponies from the reservation?

[@HP-rk9yv]

The bro knows !! This mare should be easy but you have to get those ears under control, she is testing you. She has buffaloed someone in the past.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

very true

[@amandak3198]

I don't know if I can post links on your channel without it going to review comments, but I actually just did a video on this subject, when I upload it, I could share the link with you.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

that would be great

[@amandak3198]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 Here's the video I did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX6rqnaMj7ypfZY

[@AzMurphy2022]

You need to get the McDonald’s app and get discounts lol ... And yes sir, spoil or non spoil horses will try to work you if you don’t get there head around, but that’s a good lesson and tip from your brother, sucks to put that kinda pressure on them but it’s the only way so they don’t hurt you and run you over .. good video 👍🏼

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Thanks

[@kathykinder3137]

How far are you from Saint Johns

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

1 hour

[@bonbigboy4412]

Are you sure that wasn't blake sr??? Hehehehe🤭🤭🤭🤭😂😂😂😂😄😄😄😄

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Funny thing is is Levi looks just like alan did when he was younger

[@Pambo101]

That McAllen needs an egg!

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

🤣

[@melvinpalmer2211]

Where's the Tampico to go with your "cheap" burgers???

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Ha ha ha

[@blessedandtalented113]

You have the McAllen now let me tell you about the McNasty haha don't ask me about the name it's just what stuck with that meal choice

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

ha ha

[@blessedandtalented113]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 it's the McDouble with hot n spicy on top of each other, and fries at the top

[@susanmckown3054]

R u sure. Blake. And Levi. .aren't twins They look like. Twins. .same voice. And. Height. .wow

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

They do look alike

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

🤣🤣

[@patticrabtree7148]

When leading a horse you cant turn and look at them. You've stopped forward motion. Try looking and walking forward at your destination... you'll find the horse leads much easier.

[@terryreyes1125]

My horse tries to bite my boot when im riding him and try to flex him 🙄 sweet horse besides that.

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

maybe bop his mouth to let him know thats wrong

[@terryreyes1125]

@@TheFarmonRoute66 true i do that. It just happens rarely though. Thanks for the tips. Love that you reply

[@tylernoggle6294]

Hi

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

hello!

[@ziatyler22]

🇿🇦 - bin lookin 4 th right flag..took a while ! It’s jist gone 2a.m. here.Iyam hooked on yr shows- watch them back to. back.Lovethe way U wirk +play + laugh 2gether as a family.Loved th cousins’ camp- brilliant!!! I think th country way is the way to go. Iyam trying To figure out how2 buy a hat frim U one day ; I can’t manage a Pony 🧿

[@philemmerling478]

get the sausage egg mcmuffin add a potato cake picante sauce and hot sauce I'd the boom 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@suebaxter622]

Good evening

[@TheFarmonRoute66]

Same to you