when you get a new horse...what to do

[@cattymajiv]

This guys videos are not entertainment, they are knowledge. He speaks quietly and slowly, but what he days is full of wisdom. If you only want to be entertained, go somewhere else. But if you really want to learn about horses, then this is 1 of the best places to be. Also check Tim Anderson's channel on horse training.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

The best way to gain the horse's trust is to move their feet, change their direction, change their pace, all on the ground. Must know pressure and release with proper timing, rhythm, and feel.

[@LorryMLewis]

Ted-YOU are the treasure! Thanks for all your kindness and all the invaluable advice ;)

[@horseygran9265]

Please can you do a video on correct saddle fitting.

[@rushellealexandra5243]

got an old mare sold as kids horse and western/english show and trail horse but she wont stand to mount and doesnt listen well sometimes shes good bareback and other times she acts up when trying to ride her on lungeline and saddled i dont yet trust her off a line , and wish i had round pen but i dont yet. shes tried to knock my dad over refusing to stand to get on her unpredictable on if she will even let u on or behave.

[@katr8756]

Love the videos! .... Always learn something new ... Could you do a few on working with mules ... There are very few YT videos that deal with training mules. Seems mules are just to hard for most people to deal with. So we see the plethora of horse training videos.

[@HandyHorsemanOhio]

Thank you for your kind words. Working with mules is in our to do list for future video productions. Please subscribe/stay tuned for notifications of future uploads. Thank you for watching!

[@leealexander3507]

I don't care where you buy your horse. You still start with earning his trust.

[@epona9166]

Agree. Now, Ted was talking about his own horses and he knows they would be safe to cross tie and brush all over. But that's not the first thing I'd do if I didn't know the horse -- like the rescue I adopted last Fall. First trust, then get them moving body parts etc.

[@coffeehugger]

"proceed with caution" yes, almost always. It's impossible to know what a sale barn horse has ever seen or experienced. Have a horse like that is just flying blind. Wonder more people even survive it.

[@christinawilson706]

Just wondering what kind of rope you recommend for horseman's rope so I can make one. Thanks! Very wise information!

[@christinawilson706]

Especially like tip on how to tie in case horses pull back, and teaching horse to drop head and give to pressure on poll. I practice that daily now even with my older horses.

[@HandyHorsemanOhio]

1/2 inch arbor rope is best....tree climber rope 12.5 long

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Sail line works best for me. Very flexible, not slick, can tie knots with it easily. I typically use 7/16" - maybe a bit over 1/2" diameter. I will also use some used mountain climbing ropes. But they must be very flexible. Dynamic not static climbing rope.

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

Awesome tips! thank you!! How do I get to know my horses that came from a sale barn?

[@jekimjo]

How do I get the horse to accept me? How do I earn the horses trust? (Other than groom him, as you suggest). Horseman’s rope? Receptive to what signal? What signal am I supposed to be giving? And I would obviously ensure all tack was fitted for that individual horse, so ive got that down. Don’t ride him? Wait, lunge him, then ride him? Bright eyed and switchy ears, means a bad saddle? How do I ensure smooth transition if I’m not aware of his previous riders’ treatment etc. of the horse? LOVE THE FACT YOU PROMOTE VACCINATION OF HORSES. That I greatly appreciate and respect. I don’t think that anyone who doesn’t have this basic knowledge, should be caring for a horse. You’re not ready if you don’t know these trivial basic things. I think one should educate themselves, Properly, before even thinking the idea of owning and properly caring for one of these animals. Just my thoughts. There’s WAY more to this than the above mentioned. I’m saying this respectfully. I just don’t think you should be soliciting this exact advice. As harsh as that sounds, I mean well. Cheers