TWO MONTHS PROGRESS WITH SCHOOLING LIVERY BOOTS | HACKETT EQUINE

[@fleetskipper1810]

Please thank your client for allowing you to share this beautiful horse’s progress with us. He is a looker! It’s exciting to see them really from a strong partnership. Also you give some very good tips for all of us amateur riders.

[@amycook212]

This was sooo interesting and useful, I’ve had a tough few months with my horse after he started showing these signs during schooling. I had teeth, back, saddle etc all checked with no avail before sending him to the vets for a poor performance work up, and results showed he had glandular ulcers. After treating these and then scoping clear he is still very much the same, if not worse than before. Even though vets have recommended we start working him again he is so difficult to ride and even lunge sometimes and does that funny hop/skip canter transition, lots of tail swishing etc similar to Boots in this video. I’d love to keep following his journey and watching his updates, it’s so encouraging to know that I’m not alone in this and hopefully find some useful training methods to use on my own boy and our schooling 🤞🏻

[@hackettequine2059]

Amy Cook have a look into the premier performance gastro plus. Ulcers can be in the hind gut and sometimes a different treatment can be all it takes. Hope you find some more answers for your boy XX

[@sturdygirl7772]

Good for you, Helen, for being brave and changing schools and training. That had to be very daunting. But the move seems to have had such a positive impact on Boots 👍🏻😊🤗 what a cute boy! Thank you both for working so hard to find the answers!

[@donnajeffery3136]

I love watching the progression of the horses from first time riding to the few months update videos etc

[@francescahadcroft9772]

I think your fantastic Miri. I could watch you with horses all day! Your so kind and patient with them. If was ever lucky enough to own a horse I would definitely send them to you for some schooling and know they would be in safe hands x

[@andystpierre6086]

This was a very good video Miri!! You explained everything so well, it was almost as we were having the class with your student. Please thank her for us ^_^ and Boots is such a gorgeous horse.

[@meganmcintire4651]

Love watching you ride, Miri, but watching you teach is just as incredible. It's clear to see how knowledgeable you are, and I appreciate that you explain each exercise so that the rider truly understands the reasoning behind it. Thank you for keeping the welfare of the horse first priority always. They give so much to us that we need to listen to them and give back to them through our care. Wish there could be one of you at every yard!

[@morganleigh2868]

This is fantastic! It’s so wonderful to see Boots’ journey. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@annahauglandjondahl9700]

You sound like such a lovely trainer🥰 great work with the horse

[@mollybrooke]

I love watching you teach a lesson. It's a bit like having a lesson from you. You remind me a lot of my instructor (she's great). Also, seeing his progress is cool. He looks more comfortable and confident.

[@Patti-1962]

This is just an amazing video. Thank you for sharing your progress with this horse, Miri. You are such a talent!

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Massive changes! Gait went from so short to much longer and through. Such an interesting video!! Thanks to you, Boots and Boots’ owner for sharing such good info. He is a lovely lad!

[@KL-vu8jm]

I’m watching this video for the 2nd TIME. I’m a Patreon subscriber and would like a video if you can explaining the hand positions like you were explaining to the rider especially when transitioning from the trot to the canter. I apparently don’t understand or have never been taught this. You talk about softening the hands and using the legs while in The canter. I’m sure others could benefit from your knowledge. Perhaps, you will be doing a video on this as we progress from the groundwork videos you’ve done. Thank you in advance for the wonderful training videos and I love watching you ride.

[@NicO-mb2hz]

What a handsome boy ...he is looking more comfortable with Helen riding towards the end.. good to see .. keep taking care of him Miri 💕

[@obsessionofhorses]

Holy moly!! He looked like he was going down a bad road that cycle could of gone on for years!! Fair play to Helen trusting her gut! He looks amazing now and I can totally see the change in temperment!! Proper lil machine now!!

[@sbeee1082]

Thanks for sharing this, very interesting as the change in him was clearly visible.He’s stunning too well done to both of u.

[@plainsailing5987]

I could do with someone as vocal as yourself pushing me in lessons! Good video.

[@EgynyeregbenVELEM]

You are my inspiration! 😍 You work so hard, but you have every equestrian’s dream job. ❤️

[@chloebaxter6804]

I loved this Miri! What an amazing change, you can see how much more comfortable he is, and his way of going, starting to track under himself. So wonderful, Helen must be thrilled!

[@dorothybennett6596]

What a difference in horse and rider. Both seemed happier and confident. Brilliant video really enjoyed this. Xx

[@michellestrickland7613]

The change in Boots' motion from when he started there and at the end of the video is so dramatic and amazing. I don't want to say that he wasn't in condition before but maybe just not the correct condition. Great job, the both of you.

[@DaisyDunn18]

Great to see this progress! The tips you were giving Helen with regards to the spooking are fab, I will definitley be using these with my spooky Mare 😊

[@april5666]

Boots is such a handsome horse. And it is so nice to see him increasing in his relaxation and the way he utilizes his body. Clearly he is so much happier now. That must be so satisfying for all three of you :) PS I may have missed it, but how old is Boots? Thanks for posting.

[@annejarvis7002]

An excellent example of adopting a thorough, holistic approach to horse care. You are inspirational Miri. Your videos are so informative. Should you experience moments of self-doubt (as most of us do), look back at this - another example of why you do what you do - you have serious skills😊

[@mizboom]

As a non-horse person I found this very interesting. It reminded me of my dog trainer, the way you encouraged and helped show the desired behaviour instead of forcing it, which was the way it was done when I used to ride twenty years ago. Or maybe I was just at a bad school...

[@watsonsaquatics7604]

I love the whole approach that you have taken with this young man and the understanding of him as an individual. The equine world needs more people like you xxx

[@martinarojdlova8015]

Miri, I just love your training sessions, you're SO energetic! I'd love to train with you one day. It's amazing, how you explain everything, why the person has to do this and that, to make the horse work and feel better. And it definitely worked out, the progress is significant! :)

[@ConnorsChoice05]

He looks loads better, well done!

[@taylorcassar5860]

Very well done! I'm only halfway through the video, but already am very impressed with the positive changes I am seeing in Boots & rider already

[@coraliesentch4515]

I think the transformation from the first video to the last is pretty phenomenal !! You’re doing an awesome job with this gorgeous boy ! (He seems to have a beautiful temperament and really wants to do the right thing) 👏🏻🥰❤️

[@Shikelya]

Thank you for sharing so much about your lessons with Helen as well, that was super interesting! I love your videos - they are not only entertaining and fun but also educational. Thank you!

[@daughterandprincess]

This was a fab video! Thanks for letting to be shared Helen! (Just one thing, the volume on when you're shouting to her in the lesson. Great but a bit too loud kinda blew my ears off, maybe lesson the volume of those parts in later vids so it matches with the rest of the volume) x

[@susanfantozzi4415]

Really enjoyed watching the schooling lesson. Ty

[@elizabethdonald5742]

Just saw the bit about the saddle,😁 I should watch the whole video before commenting 😁

[@rondathompson2628]

As always a great show! THANKS

[@yazy201]

The lady who owns boots is really good at sitting her canter transitions

[@tjitskebetty]

Such an interesting video! So amazing to see the changes, especially that hind leg! Relaxation is so important and find your way of working with it inspiring :D

[@jenniferlehman2464]

This is terribly exciting to watch the difference in both Boots and Helen. Well done Miri Hackett!! How old is Boots? Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@hackettequine2059]

Jennifer Lehman he’s 7 😊

[@hackettequine2059]

Jennifer Lehman ❤️❤️

[@jenniferlehman2464]

@@hackettequine2059 So basically being back to a baby. So glad you went back to the basics and then carried on from there. Can't wait to see how much more they can improve with your respect, coaching and instructing the pair of them. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@Eveningstar77]

This was such a great video, I really enjoyed seeing the progress and change in Boots. I love hearing you teach - you don't fancy a trip to New Zealand do you haha?

[@jasminecharlton5023]

This is such amazing progress well done to you, the rider and boots himself 🙌🙌

[@kippen64]

I am terrible. My first thought was to wonder if his back was tight or sore. Hindlegs together in the canter is a classic symptom of a sacroiliac issue. So lectured myself to stop making assumptions. Although to be fair to myself, it's something that I am very preoccupied with due to that being my horse's problem. Looking forward to seeing more videos about Boots.

[@hackettequine2059]

Standardbred Adventures no this is definitely on our radar. When he had his physio treatment he was tight in his hips and much better after second treatment so will continue this way and see where we get to 😊

[@joeypotter6051]

@@hackettequine2059 I thought that too esp on the lunge at one point, he appears tight in that area. SO much happier by the end of the video though, super progress :) Keep us posted on how he goes!

[@LadyPinkie13]

I bought a mare 1,5 years ago. I wanted a horse to go hacking and some light dressage. When she arrived she was shut off completely. Like there was no soul in that horse. We had bought her from a woman doing tourist riding. She was used to being treated quite harshly, after all, she had to be on her best behavior to keep the tourists safe. She is extremely sensitive and nervous so this was horrible for her. She HATED being ridden. She had SO many phsyical problems on top of being traumatized. She had to learn that noone was going to harm her anymore and there was no pressure. I fixed all of the physical issues and also did trauma therapy for her. She has made such a great improvement over the last year! I ride bitless with her now because she associates the bit with all the negative things and I dont want to do that to her. I am so glad I never gave up on her. I doubted us so many times, not being sure if she would ever be safe to ride. Your own riding story really helped me to gain confidence and seeing you struggle made me realise its okay to not be perfect! I love your videos, thank you so much

[@hackettequine2059]

JanniTheCat ❤️❤️❤️ what a beautiful story; Thankyou for sharing I’m so glad she has found you to be able to listen to her xxx

[@sarahbarnes6909]

Nice to see the positive changes in Boots. How did you get so horse wise for someone so young ???

[@JB-uc5qp]

Spot on as usual thanks Miri

[@muddybootssandytoes]

Great informative video Miri. Thank you

[@ginnyferguson3772]

Such a fab video, wish I had a school I could use 👏

[@lolaburns6232]

Really helpful video! thanks

[@dancing.with.adagio]

oh I'd just love to lesson with you!

[@malloryvanmol7981]

Damn woman, you got a voice! xD hahaha loved the video! ;)

[@Andi-xe8qo]

Great job

[@jilldickson4352]

Brilliant video bless you. Xx

[@elizabethdonald5742]

Is the saddle fitting right

[@ChloePrice92]

i wish you were based closer to me, i think my horse and i would really benefit from lessons with you!

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it and good job

[@samgould9930]

In the beginning it looked like his back end was just there to "prop up" his body. Much improved now. Not when you ride but when the owner rides, she rises much higher & the saddle seems to move up and down a lot could this be contributing to his stiff back?

[@hackettequine2059]

sam Gould yes absolutely through the course of the video he had his saddle completely reflocked and it’s much better now 😊

[@elizabethdonald5742]

I would have my legs slightly lower and back slightly

[@emmyennit]

Tuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh rot U have a great seat btw!

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it and can you tell me want a bit la brittle and I want to know and my horse won't take a bit and I want her to and your avoid whip me with my horse thank you I want to get a bit la brittle me can you tell me thank you