HELP! My Horse Chased & Tried To Kill A Child Over An Apple - He Is Normally Good - Horse Questions

[@beccanels6585]

Finley (my little 8 month old) tried moving my feet and getting pushy with me when I was feeding him. I chased him away from me right quick and every time he would try and come in without asking, I would move him away again. The second he dropped his head and asked politely I let him come back in again. He knows now he can't move my feet, and if he tries it again when I'm feeding my boys their apples and carrots, I'll chase him away from me again and again. He needs to learn, that's my responsibility (Thanks for showing all of us who truly want to learn what to look for and what to do for bettering their lives) I love that when I have a question, I know not to.come running to you to ask things. I know to research all your videos, watch videos with horsemen who understand horses for my answers. You taught me that years ago. When I first started working with my boy, Bean (rip sweet boy) 9 years ago and I had problems with him kicking when I was doing his feet (for example) or not knowing what to do when he did something I wasn't sure about - I would read and research and solve my problems on my own. It made me a better person, made me worthy of my beautiful boy. That really is all thanks to you, Rick. I learned to look at myself and think very critically about what I was doing to make Bean do things like spin his butt at me, or rear up or get nervous. I knew to look at myself and to work hard on myself for Beaner's sake- because you taught me. I'll always be grateful for that. My two boys that I got this summer are benefitting from your knowledge so much. After Beaner passed away in 2016 I couldn't come to your channel. Losing Bean was devastating and it was hard watching your videos for a long time. I'm back now, and forever grateful. Thanks again for all that you do. My new boys thank you for it too 💜

[@doriennaraine3004]

Why is a kid being left unattended with a strange horse that has learned to disrespect humans and be protective over food?

[@mocha6324]

This woman is brand new at horses. That was me a year ago and I’m learning every day. I tried with love and kisses and it didn’t work. Assertive calmness is key and works in an amazing way. I started listening to C Anderson which helped me in a great way. Rick takes it to a whole new Level that I appreciate and learn from

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks for sharing!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Before I get any pet I get books on proper care and feeding of them, ideal if you can be around that species of animal by pet sitting or something, before deciding if I can handle the expense and time and everything needed.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@ThinkLikeAHorse 'assertive calmness'

[@laurabonnell582]

Rick knows what he talking about! I wish I knew back then when I had my boys! Because I want to be better horse person have better understanding of them! This lady he talking about! She scared of the horses! She has no idea how horses are! She green! Horses are not stupid they sense things in people! That horse knows he can bully her . He has to learn that isn’t acceptable behavior it’s needs to be corrected! She not doing that! In end horse will pay the price because of stupid humans! He being a horse! That what they do! Herd and pecking order!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 No he is not. You are letting your rice paper feelings get in the way of learning. Grow up.

[@noraramos3798]

I’m totally with you on this Rick. It’s not the type of question you can just answer and “fix” the problem. And there is for SURE more than 1 problem with this horse. Hearing she’s feeding him from “outside” of the fence tells me everything I need to know. Green+Green=Black and Blue. Period. This is a dangerous situation. Easily corrected if the corrections are timed well and consistent. (And if the bad behaviors are seen immediately and nipped in the bud) Concerning overall. The organism does what works for the organism.

[@mcampbell4556]

It’s a fricken no brainer!!! Sometimes I must stay on the other side of the fence when feeding anything like apples, carrots or a bucket of grain. They can literally maul you when holding anything other than hay.

[@scottc7862]

This poor woman got the one horse in the world who was trained to chase kids from the prior owners apple orchard.

[@katiek.8808]

🤣😂🤣

[@kristenferioli7018]

It boggles my mind that people have the mindset that cute puppy dogs with bad habits can be retrained...but the "big bad horse" is just ruined forever 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kristenferioli7018]

@@C.Hawkshaw So true! And then when the dog or horse "acts up", they give it back. Taking responsibility for another living being requires more than just food and water. People have to have time to dedicate to any animal, no matter the species. ..ESPECIALLY if was abused/neglected/etc. before they got it. Sadly it always stems from the fact that some people still don't believe animals have feelings, or can understand what's going on around them, and believe they're just here for our personal use.

[@flufflewarrior]

I actually never thought about that, but that comparison is brilliant.

[@scratchgolfer12]

I would like to know something about the horse from the owner. Tried to kill a child over an apple??? I had an English bulldog that ran towards any child with an ice cream cone, he didn't want the child, just the ice cream cone. Of course, if you have ever seen an English bulldog running towards you, from side to side and slobber coming out of the corners of his mouth, you too would drop your ice cream cone!. Rest his soul, he was so funny.

[@kimberley1449]

LolololololololoL, great story 👌

[@TheScarletLadle]

I love bulldogs... Like little trucks with no brakes, lol. They just bowl you over😜

[@nickynoo5183]

Haha like a little truck with no brakes! How to describe a Bulldog absolutely perfectly! I love English bulldogs so much!

[@ashleigh6152]

"Listen sweetheart...." you say it with such sarcasm. ☺ I feel sorry for this poor horse. Ugh. Humans. 😒

[@cheragilbert]

Not being mean, but this here is why I Love horses from Afar. I do not have everything I need in order to care for one & of course I know NOTHING about all of their Needs, Care etc. Hopefully she will be able to get this horse to calm down at Dinner time. ❤️🙏🏼😘

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

It takes direct contact and constant work as Rick has amply demonstrated over the years.

[@cheragilbert]

@@4Mr.Crowley2 yes & I don’t have the time to do all that. So I like stated above love from afar. 😬😁

[@kristenferioli7018]

@@cheragilbert I understood what you were saying. I also don't have experience with horses, and even though I watch, and understand, all of Rick's videos, I wouldn't think myself an expert, or someone who should give advise because I haven't put in any time actually being around horses.

[@cheragilbert]

@@kristenferioli7018 Lord Yes. Honey I live in a Small Town in SE Ky. It is Unreal the ppl who have Horses/Pony’s Around Here & DO NOT Take Care Of Them. It’s All Fun The First Bit But It Gets Old & They Are Forgotten About. 😩 You Can Call The Animal Control All You Want & Nothing Is Done. They See That They Have Food/Water So No Harm Is Done. I Mean That May Be True But Not Me. I Believe Everything Deserves Interaction, Loving Attention Etc. It’s Always 1 Most Of The Time When They Need To Be With Their Own Kind Of 2 Or More. I Just Love Animals & Want The Best For All. I Would Love To Be Able To Have A Huge Place & Foster/Rescue. I Just Try & Focus On The Goodness With Rick & A Few Others I Watch. I Have Always Wanted A Horse Since I Was A Little Girl, But Watching Rick & Listening To Him Speak Of Their Needs & Such Is A Big Huge Responsibility. ❤️❤️ Thanks For Understanding 😊

[@elinoirsmythe224]

You went easy on her by your standards, Rick! I hope this lady sees this video and it helps her get started with researching what to do and training this horse. I believe most people are decent so I'm she's a perfectly nice lady. Good luck to her and her horse!

[@michaelleblanc2390]

Ps.I have absolutely nothing about horses. But I know when someone is genuine. You are that person. Thank you for what you do

[@michaelleblanc2390]

I meant know

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

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[@KidarWolf]

"Food aggression" in horses is a pain in the ass to deal with, because it is a lot of consistent work to adjust their behavior to one that is respectful, and that recognizes you as in charge. I've done it, but it took me being the biggest bossiest horse, in the stable, and in the field to overcome it. The fact she didn't respect me around doorways, and around food, was a big clue that it wasn't a food issue, it was a respect issue. Did I like "being mean" to her? No, of course not, I love to have a relationship with my horse that's based on mutual respect and trust, but I had to change our relationship and hierarchy to do that. This woman is in over her head. It's not insurmountable, but she's gonna have to learn quick, or someone is going to get hurt.

[@theresa_lili]

So crazy. I'm in the animal field and its the same thing with people getting smal animals...food aggression. I've been in this business for over er 30 years I get asked some of the craziest questions. It is sad that the animals always get blamed.

[@BayonetBob]

I don't have horses, but through the magic of the internet, we're part of the TLAH family.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

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[@shargomol3572]

I get your frustrations with this. Some many questions back to her. 1 if she knew the horse was aggressive, why would she let a kid be anywhere near any of the horses? You are so much stronger than me Rick to be faced with this kind of stuff day in and day out. Thank you for still being here for us♥️♥️

[@mocha6324]

I’m in awe. He nails it every time. The cause, effect! All good horse knowledge. Can be applied in everyday life too

[@nickynoo5183]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 he didn’t say to kill the horse at all! He said that is the exact bullshit answer the many horse people would give. He said the food aggression is a hierarchy issue that needs time and dedication to resolve.

[@flufflewarrior]

The title „He tried to kill a kid. But usually he is nice“ :‘D But I agree with you: Why would you get an animal that you have no knowledge about?

[@josephdoe2586]

Yeah, and the protests were mostly peaceful.

[@CynthiaCole-nlta4u]

Nope

[@saspinks3001]

I got an animal that I had no knowledge about. I had a friend who needed to put his old horse down but had no way to "dispose" of him. So he brought the horse to my folks cattle ranch so I could put the horse down for him in the boneyard and let wildlife do it's thing. However once on good Bermuda pasture, he began to thrive. 6 months later, I adopted a rescue horse to be his companion and had stalls built in the barn. All while gorging myself with all the horse knowledge I could get my hands on, including Ricks channel. I took riding & horse handling lessons. That horse arrived at age 31 and lived 7 of what were probably the best years of his life, just being a horse and teaching me about horses. I have two horses of my own now and foster other horses for a rescue. It's not about getting an animal you have no knowledge about, it's about being smart enough to educate yourself.

[@flufflewarrior]

@@saspinks3001 That's a wonderful story! I hope your horse is doing fine!

[@saspinks3001]

@@flufflewarrior Thank you! I am very blessed. My horses live good lives and my life is better for it!

[@crystalcavell6485]

Hair dryers are dangerous because there has to be a disclaimer in fine print to not use them while in the tub! I could not believe that the company had to write that kind of warning! 😒🙄

[@caterinacostanzo6897]

For every disclaimer you see on a product , means some dumbass without an ounce of commonsense did exactly that then tried to take it to court.

[@crystalcavell6485]

@@caterinacostanzo6897 yes. Sad commentary on humanity.

[@crystalcavell6485]

@@nowandthennn bahhaahaaa! Reminds me of the person who sued McDonald's over the coffee being too hot!

[@paganfox165]

@@crystalcavell6485 you should reserch the coffee case more. That coffee caused her to need reconstructive surgury on her lap area, and almost killed her, bevuse of how hot their coffee used to be. And no, she wasent driving. Then mcdonalds refused to pay her medical bill, or even change the temp of the coffee and released a smear campain agenced her. She still won when people saw her skin grafts. She wanted them to lower the coffee temp to what it is today, so no one else would get hurt. Like the 8 people before her that got hurt and desided it wasent worth fighting over. Her pictures of how it damaged her body is still online. She was a hero.

[@crystalcavell6485]

@@paganfox165 I put my lips to the coffee and barely sip to feel the temperature before I go to drink. If it is too hot, I put a few ice cubes in it. It is called common sense.

[@MilenaOlgaTheHorseListener]

The problem these days is that people get a horse like a pet and expect him to act like a bunny... The same with dogs. People have no idea what a horse needs, what a dog needs and then they are surprised that horse is bucking and dog is biting.... In last six months I had about ten people asking me for help with feeding time - NONE was a food problem. The lack of knowledge caused the problem with the food... Great video Rick!!!! You should yell at these lazy people even more... If they really want to learn they wouldn't mind ugly truth

[@streghewitch77]

I couldn't agree more. Ideal primarily with what people call problematic animals. Mostly dogs cats parrots and large constrictors. Literally everything he says can be applied to all of these animals because not one of these animals has been problematic for me in my lifetime and I'm 53. The problem is always humans not learning the language of the animal and expecting the animal to learn the language of the human. That is where the problem usually begins from the time their baby animals. Each animal has a different language but you can still apply everything he says to these animals

[@Managable_Mayhem]

Slightly off-topic: But not even bunnies are pets you just get and have no issues with. Those cottontails can be damn terrifying and bad pets for someone without knowledge too. o-o [insert bunny-theme vietnam flashbacks here]

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

@@Managable_Mayhem ?? What? Bunnies can in fact learn lots of bad habits and behave very aggressively towards other rabbits and even other animals (I knew of two male rabbits who challenged a large farm cat constantly). They can also bite and claw and do quite a bit of damage.

[@Managable_Mayhem]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 Oh hell no, no nono. That would only make things worse, if anything, how did you get that idea? X'D If anything, considering the massive lack of knowledge about food agression and whatnot, just stay away from him when feeding him. Simple as that. There are ways to fix food aggression, but there is no easy internet solution. (And I myself only know how to fix certain types of food aggression in dogs, so I'll refrain from giving advice.) People would need to know the horse, the behavior, the exact circumstances of the situation. There's no one cure-all option for animal behavior as it cannot be lumped together. Too many factors play a big role in it all. You COULD make a video of things that are going on (without editing of course) and ask people for advice and to reply to it, but don't expect to be encountered with fluffy cotton gloves. Rick here for example is known to be quite frank and he doesn't care about people's feelings getting hurt by being told his opinions or his type of humor, but maybe he will reply again if you show him some video material. It's at least better than just describing the situation you have going on. There is too much lack of info and we only get to 'hear' one side of the story as well, as the horse may tell a different story from what you percieve things to be like.

[@Managable_Mayhem]

@Elsie Just because you did something for a long time, doesn't mean you've done it right. That's reality, my friend. And there is an incredible amount of that sound in the horseworld especially in case you aren't aware. [insert yeehaw cowboy wanna-be horse breaking vidoes here] Sending someone random an e-mail, assuming she really DID NOT know Rick's personality, is no reason for the other party to change their behavior. Rick is someone that doesn't care about people's feelings getting hurt just because they are being told his opinion. And isn't that exactly what a question towards him should yield? If someone asks him a question, it's fair to assume it's someone that knows him and his personality. If not...that's really not his problem since said person came to him. And please don't lie. He never encourages 'bullying', he doesn't even encourage people to look up others' videos or whatever to comment and such. Please don't lie just because you seem to dislike him/his personality. He's not bad at 'peopling' either, his personality is just not the kind everyone can deal with that wants to be treated like a fragile glass figurine. He'll tell people they fucked up if they fucked up, there's nothing wrong with that. Just because someone online comes asking questions, doesn't mean someone has to adapt a calm, gentle attitude in assumtion that the person can't deal with him otherwise. And if that's what you expect...you shouldn't go out into the world. You'll have a really bad time. Especially when asking questions to strangers, that openly show their personality in every clip they post (mind you). And even more so if it's almost part of the basics for owning an animal. As I said: Just because you did something for a long time, doesn't mean you did it right.

[@JuanitaKersey]

You crack me up when you get on those tirades, getting down on the stupid people! oh Lordy. it’s awesome! keep on Goin let them have it.

[@recoveringsoul755]

theres a difference between stupid and ignorant and inexperienced

[@deadaccount4522]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 first off... Learn grammar. Second off.. uh no

[@zsigzsag]

I had a quarter horse long ago that was food aggressive. He would pin his ears and crowd me. That didn't last long. His stall had a small paddock, and I retaliated by driving him into the paddock while I prepared his food and hay. He seem to respect me there after, never pinned his ears or crowded me again, waited patiently outside the stall for his dinner (not tied up no halter even). Never hit or beat him just growled like a cougar chasing him out of the stall. He even let me go in the stall with him.

[@emulyrose5353]

growled like a cougar LMAO

[@zsigzsag]

@@emulyrose5353 It worked! My mother used to do that when us kids got out of hand. We would run too!! Rick would have liked her!

[@annhowcroft9493]

Do you have that growl on tape? LOL

[@TheScarletLadle]

If only sheep could learn the same way. Sadly, as a herd, they are one track minds. I used to get sandwiched by them at feeding time.

[@onetuliptree]

If she lasts long enough to go back to the day Handsome Ransom arrived, and watches up to today, it is a good video series on getting to know a new horse.

[@alyssapalmer1995]

I hope that both the kid and the horse are ok.

[@samanthatheowlbear2003]

Keep telling the truth Rick. That's how you weed people out.

[@samanthatheowlbear2003]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 Waaaaa! An internet stranger said they didn't like me! Nobody cares lady.

[@deadaccount4522]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 oh my fucking god this isn't about gender you headass... Sjw.

[@TheScarletLadle]

My parents bought a horse for my older sister once. The horse bucked, kicked, bit, and was just plain misbehaved. I was just a kid and I never had a problem with him. But, like you said, the horse always pays the price. He bucked my sister into the air and bolted off. Once we got him back, my parents took him back to the previous owner.

[@thistles]

ASP was a preacher? That explains why he’s so good at talking bullshit.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

He was preacher and his church failed and went out of business, so he became a violence expert.. lol

[@dianneguarino2348]

Rick I am glad you don’t sugarcoat things. That horse owns her

[@carolefearnley1990]

Hm,if the horse is unsafe around food,and she can only get close at the other side of the fence,how could the horse chase a child down after the apple the child was carrying,was the child allowed in the field the horse was,with food in his hands,sorry it just seemed a bit conflicting

[@kajinsautumn9833]

And where in the hell were the parents??

[@notadumbblond3]

Lol! Actually, sounds a bit like my best friend. She and her hubby moved to East Texas on a farm. She was given a horse, and was told the horse was a perfect horse for her. Think, only ever been on a horse a few times in her life, newbie. Like ZERO knowledge. I asked her to take some lessons and not to ride by herself until she felt 100% comfortable on a horse. She said she'd be fine. Ray Charles could have seen what would be coming. Well, the horse spooked while she was riding him, and my bf, with zero knowledge or experience, fell off and hurt her back. She won't ride anymore. Probably for the best, actually.

[@breannamills2274]

Your videos helped me alot with my horse and with my mustang. The first thing I taught her was to leave when I told her to. I couldn't pet her yet but she knew what that meant. And ear pinning was not aloud even a little bit.

[@crowgirl1326]

Unfortunate circumstances for both human and horse. At this stage of ownership it seems like a lose/lose situation. I hope she gleans valuable knowledge from your subs and is successful in creating change.

[@crystalcavell6485]

Shame on the previous owner for not selling this horse to someone more horse savvy.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Happens all the time.

[@amandak3198]

My guess is she "rescued" it from a killpen. Which is still shame on the previous owner for sending it there.

[@ilikebigboysonly8456]

Yes but we should remember that a bad enough person can make any horse look "dangerous" and "aggressive". It could be she was sold a pretty good horse and turned it "food aggressive" just by letting it get in her space like Ransom was doing putting his head in the bucket before Rick could put it down. If Rick hadn't taken care of it sooner than later he could have made a whole 12 part video series about training a Killer Food Aggressive Dominant Alpha Oxygen Deprived Stud Mare Colt. 😂

[@susangardiner]

Yeah when you were reading her question I was ah dominance issue. She needs a trainer that can teach her how to correct this behavior or be able to teach others on that farm how to not allow him to dominated over them. Poor horse in the wrong place and he will pay the price. When you brought up people buying horses that have not done thier research on what the genders look like. Reminded me of my cousin's predicament. She bought two hamsters from a pet store. Told both are female just one is older and that was why it looks different. When visiting her one time and she was showing them off. I grow up on a farm and this happened when I was 8 years old, while handling the pets. I noticed one was a female but the other one was a male. Said she needs to separate them or babies will come along. She didn't believe me because the pet store clerk told her and her mom, I said age would not change the genitalia area that much. She goes crying to her parents, my grandparents and her parents argued about it. All adults took a look her parents were clueless, my grandparents knowing animals and working with livestock said I was right. A trip to a vet and confirmed I was right. But too late, female was already pregnant. They separated them, but pups mature fast and they never separated the boy pups fast enough to not get mom and sisters pregnant. I three litters later from mom and siblings before they gotten rid of them.

[@joymaddox4279]

I used to care for my friends farm and her horses. She had a 2 yr old gelding and he was becoming so pushy at the gate or at feeding time...I put him in the pasture with the herd leader and boom....the next coluple of days.. .lol he came in last and learned to wait for permission to eat before he ran up to the feed bowls and never tried to take over the world again. Although the lead horse fixed the problem, it was our place to keep his behavior in check because the lead horse isn't always going to be around to correct him. Ppl, please take time to learn about horses before getting one.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Amen!!

[@joymaddox4279]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 sometimes that will not work. It's different with each horse and each situation. I took care of an older gelding that was extremely aggressive at feeding time . It took months maybe over a year of keeping the same routine , feeding around same time every day, some days I would get closer some days no where near him. It's a difficult situation that there's probably not 1 solution or 2 or 3 solutions too. Patience and time and caution. I could never fully trust this old gelding and the sad part is he probably thought he could never trust a human. For what ever reason. I just knew I couldn't 'fix' him but he and I learned to be around one another.

[@joymaddox4279]

The gelding I'm speaking about was beyond my knowledge to fix him. There's nothing wrong in admitting that nor is there nothing to be ashamed of by admitting that. He wasn't mine, I was only in charge of his care for several years. I wasn't trying to train him cause I'm no trainer but I cared for him as well as took care of him. He had the look in his eyes that told me he wanted to behave better but he didn't know how to. All horses are worth saving. All horses are worth the time it takes to understand and learn their behavior. There's a lifetime of learning when it comes to horses and I love each moment good or bad.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

How do you not know a horse's sex? The difference is pretty obvious. Cats, well, everything is on the back side, and I've seen people miss balls the size of church bells when they've had the cat since kittenhood, when it really is hard to tell. I stand with my horses and sometimes groom them while they're eating. It's a way to bond, and I've never had to deal with food aggression. I get rescues, and you sometimes don't know what bad lessons they've been taught by ignorant people in the past. Sometimes I can infer, like my sweet mare refusing to let me even give her a treat while I have a hammer in my other hand. We've had her for almost two years, and she's finally waking up from bring a zombie horse and coming to us with obvious pleasure. How would I fix aggression? Two ways. First, ground work to establish who is high horse. You don't need to be mean or beat the crap out of them. Just patiently let thrm know you need to be obeyed and you won't accept a wrong answer. Second, if they charge you in the pasture, stand your ground with something in your hand to make them sorry they tried to run you down. Always walk with confidence thst you ARE the high horse. Third, keep the kids out of the pasture until you know your horses are under control and the kids are old enough to learn horse body language. I don't even know if this is right. It's just the way I'd do it. I'd work with a horse a lot before giving up on it and selling it or put it down.

[@beverlyrizk8149]

Before I ever got a horse I spent over a year volunteering at a horse farm to learn how to care for one and how to handle a horse. I think she's afraid of this horse and has no horse experience. Just my opinion. Keep child away until you've worked with the horse and you trust him or her to be calm around the child. You have to spend time on ground manners.

[@lindalumae]

I got the impression the horse was with other horses and the kid was feeding a different horse. So, unless they are all her horses and she owns the property, she may not be able to keep other people away from him. UNLESS she locks him up, which is my concern. Imagine that poor horse locked up 24/7 because she can’t figure out how to control him. Sad.

[@beverlyrizk8149]

@@lindalumae on the ranch I volunteered at the owners ran it well. You could get your horse and work with it away from the other horses. If it's just a pasture situation you need to move the horse otherwise it's just an ornament you visit and feed. I spent 9months getting to know mine and working on ground manners before I ever tried to ride it. I think she's afraid of the horse and no experience. It's sad for the horse if she doesn't find a way to work with it.

[@MattyDemello]

I agree. There's soooo much of this in the horse world. It's sad

[@hidedurfful]

She needs to stop being scared. If she can not stop being scared of the horse she needs to sell it

[@somuchluv89]

You have too much faith in us 😂😂 I’m pretty sure I’ve been watching you for at least a year and I would have no idea how to help this lady LOL

[@kimberley1449]

Wow all she is saying is she's afraid of horses, for one. Then the horse has food aggression and needs to do the work to fix it! Little kids should not be out with a horse alone that she herself is afraid of!!! You always give good advice. And she's enforcing the problem at this point!!!! She needs horse lessons first to hopefully get over some of her fears!!!

[@crystalcavell6485]

He would get corrected real quick! I would work his guts out every feeding time until he understands that is the wrong answer. That is how you love your horse, correct them RIGHT NOW!

[@mrsemilyhart9542]

This is the hole reason some people need to do a hole lot of research before they buy a horse and learn a hole lot of self learning and understanding about horses before they buy a horse .... I agree with you rick!!

[@jennajackson3912]

Even I did that! Sure, I got started with Clinton Anderson and yes he's helpful. There are things he does that I like and can do, the rest is garbage. I enjoy Rick because he actually takes the time to teach properly. I got a friend who asked me a horsey question and boy if Rick ever saw the stupid humans my friend is talking about, he'd go on a rampage! They have a mini tied like a dog constantly. First, that horse can hurt itself, second, the stupid humans don't wanna work with it and third, they should not have this horse! That poor thing.

[@lottejensen5028]

The other day a horse tried to kick me after id given it hay and wanted to pet her. I chased her away from the hay and only let her back to the hay after she gave me a submissive lowering of her head and chewed with her mouth. She hasn't done it since

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

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[@TheoneCallahan]

Rick to took us to church today. Preach on brother.🇨🇦

[@nogames8982]

Time to make that video teaching Ransom to respect your space when you bring out the food bucket. Ransom will probably be pretty easy to correct.

[@annecox2703]

Once again agree with Rick

[@3ducs]

I NEVER go into a field with food, horses are naturally competitive about food.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Agreed. Where were the stupid parents who are supposed to teach the child about horses? It really is the parents who are at fault here, too.

[@glendakeevers6087]

As the saying goes…” you have to be cruel to be kind”…being blunt with people sometimes is the only way to get the message across. The truth will hurt for a little while but a lie will hurt forever. I hope she actually listens to what you’re saying and finds the courage and knowledge to be a leader to this horse…otherwise the outcome will be tragic.

[@noelle440]

You people are idiots!!!! Mistreating a horse to teach them something is wrong!!!!! I think y'all need lessons

[@nickynoo5183]

@@noelle440 the page is called Think Like a Horse. There’s your first clue. It’s not mistreating your horse when you’re mimicking herd behaviour and establishing hierarchy. How do you think horses establish high horse in the wild? It’s not by asking nicely. There are ten years of videos here proving that you can be high horse without mistreating your horse.

[@glendakeevers6087]

@Elsie you’re Entitled to your opinion I’m entitled to mine.

[@glendakeevers6087]

@Elsie For your information I have two dogs and two cats all in very good health I love them very much..They get the best of everything…My oldest cat is nearly 20 and she’s my best friend.. I don’t know why you think you can judge me when you don’t know me… my First comment was actually directed towards people and not animals I’ve never done anything to hurt any of my animals go fly away barn witch

[@bask8953]

I have been watching you for a short while now but I'm already a huge fan man. You say it like it is and I've never seen a video in which I didn't agree with you yet. Keep up the great work Rick!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I appreciate that!

[@ninettepage]

Gosh! Where do you start to answer all the questions in the post itself, but also further questions about the horse, it's owner and their relationship? There are just too many issues and different scenarios jumping into my head. Rick, I take my hat of for you pointing out the multitude of problems which becomes apparent when reading this person's post. If feeding is causing so many problems, I dread to think what other problems occur between the owner and her horse on a daily basis. I sincerely hope she has sensible, horsemanship knowledgeable people at hand to help her with all her problems. The best advice that I can give to her: Please read Rick's whole website so that you can learn everything you need to know, and watch all his videos on KZbin. Training a horse involves a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and you'll find the knowledge part on Rick's sites. Always remember that every horse learn new things at a different pace, and that training/re-training them is a long process, not a one-off event. Buddy, Mr T, Ransom and Mokie you're good boys! Good girl Belle! Good luck Stewie!

[@carolmakin8075]

You always make sense in what you say.🐎🐎

[@lisamoody212]

I can’t wait to see the food aggressive video. Ransom seems nice and not aggressive with food just a little pushy. I hope you show us what to do when there is dangerous aggression. Poor Rick! 😎🤠

[@lisamoody212]

@Elsie I’ll say to you the same thing I say to ALL Ricks naysayers! If you don’t like Rick then why are you here? I think it would be a valuable lesson for horse owners to know how to deal with a good aggressive horse. Now back on your broom you go.

[@lisamoody212]

@Elsie just leave then. Nobody cares.

[@shirleya3615]

But Rick...... LOL! Some People Just Can't Be Taught Buddy, Mr.T, Ransom- Your Good Boy's!

[@NathalieLSmith]

Hey there, good evening everyone

[@SarahLikesHorses]

Good evening! 🐴 🌚⭐

[@WASPwarrior1982]

Hello! 💖 🤘

[@loub.2992]

Evening all 😁

[@inspiredclips8245]

Hello! Have a wonderful rrest! Laural

[@NathalieLSmith]

@@inspiredclips8245 Hello Laural I did sleep like a log I was ko last night.

[@terischiech]

The horse seems 'even tempered' when humans are NOT around??

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

How like a horse. 😂😂😂😁

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

@Elsie I'm not attacking anyone. I'm just saying, that's just like a horse

[@elizabethsakurai4253]

WOW. a great offer Rick! I hope the horse owner takes you up on your offer!!!

[@louisemeadow2905]

Although this is direct and to the point and may hurt a few feelings, it is the truth. You have bought a large animal that you have little or no idea how to control. Best to learn fast. It’s not the horses fault. It’s just your lack of horse experience .

[@letfreedomring6273]

Horses don’t know how dangerous they can be, unless we let them, I hope this poor girl finds the help and educates herself, then she can humanely get this horse on the right track, horses are not only beautiful, majestic...they can be dangerous. Educate, Educate, Educate👍💯🙏

[@CynthiaCole-nlta4u]

Yep, that horse would have a few lessons learned if he came at me like that

[@nmatthew7469]

Guilty of being an asp watcher now and then, know absolutely nothing but even I have said "what the? I wouldn't do that, what's he talking about?" First vid of yours Rick on your other channel I saw on bitchute, the one in Chicago where they were following/chasing the guy for blocks through alleys, I couldn't believe how that one ended, unbelievable. Maybe it's the way you set it up but no way would I have walked up to that sob not drawn and ready to blast. It was actually very similar to the horses, they kept asking the perp (who obviously was a higher horse in his mind to them) "hey will you stop", "pretty please would you stop?" SMH.

[@suziethesiberianhusky5244]

Great video as always Rick 😊

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jj_hoolio]

Hello, my friends! Hi, Rick! Nice to be early! This'll be a fun one. 😁 - Jade French

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Enjoy!

[@inspiredclips8245]

Hay There!

[@amandak3198]

Hey Jade 😊

[@inspiredclips8245]

@@amandak3198 Hello Amanda K., how are you and your horse family? Laural

[@crystalcavell6485]

She wants an easy answer.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

👍

[@mocha6324]

Omg this woman is going to crawl into a hole after she sees this. Rick, find a little softness! I agree with you but man your rough!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I thought I was pretty nice on this one?? Never called her any names and really did not even address her, just told others why this was bad.. smh

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Softness can get you hurt. There is a time for softness, and there is a time for rough.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

She put the life of a child in danger - sorry but that deserves a harsh scolding whether she likes it not. If the child had died it was HER problem.

[@mocha6324]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 I want to apologize to you if I have wrote anything that upset you. I even forgot about this particular clip. I Love Rick and find his antics funny as hell. It is part of his stecht. I can see why people love him and also see why people hate him. Let it go. Now others are jumping on Ricks ban wagon and if you continue bantering back and forth it just feeds their flame. It’s easy for People to hide behind their social media platform. People love to hate so walk away. The people giving you are hard time now are parroting Rick. Followers. Be better then them.

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

I agree w/ Rick. You should not have a horse because you don't have the necessary knowledge. Good news----You can learn. I just don't get it....I researched my car for several months before I decided on the one I wanted. How could you get a living animal & not know how to take care of it? IRRESPONSIBLE.

[@Cordyceps_Canine]

I'm far from an horse expert but what the heck? How come people let their animals treat them like this? And then get children involved...🤦‍♀️

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Whether Rick is an idiot may be debatable. Seems to know about the topics he covers. Guns/horses/policing/dummies.

[@mocha6324]

He is no idiot.

[@deadaccount4522]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 sjw

[@amandak3198]

There's one thing you need to understand about doing things on the other side of a fence. Fences only stop horses that want to stay in the fence. Kind of like locks only stop honest people. Please don't think a fence is keeping you safe.

[@kaymusick8083]

Lady you better step up and be his leader before things get worse ..open your eyes

[@HorseyGal4ever]

Rick knows horses!

[@HorseyGal4ever]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 what is the time stamp on this you "say" Rick advised that a lie to sell the horse or shoot? I'm certain you weren't listening closely. Rick does not roll like that. I agree with every thing he has said, and I would consider my own many decades of horsemanship to know what he's actually talking about..clue?

[@Boyland8692]

The problem with these site unseen horses is that they have HISTORY PEOPLE!! I would not expose any people to any new horse before I spend time with the horse so I can start seeing his/hers cues and start to put what expectations I have in place so they can understand. 🙀🙀

[@jamiebryce8755]

Well if someone wants to come onto your platform Rick and ask for this kind of help, hell yes they should pay for all your expenses to go there and actually train her ass!! Number 1 rule around animals you have to be assertive absolutely not passive!! Absolutely they can be your buddy, but you have to show that you run the show. Remember folks it’s all body language and they can read you like a book!!! I truly hope this lady reaches out to you Rick and actually pays you for your time to help her!!

[@JJhaze]

Come to Florida Rick.. Let me know when you arrive! Lol

[@cynthiabowers3109]

Who pets their horse while they're eating, heck, I was too busy filling water buckets/tanks. Horses or folks don't really need to be watched while filling their pie holes? I see she doesn't / hasn't spent enough time, teaching the horse.

[@anndreadebusk]

I do! I don't think they need to be watched but I should be able to do whatever I want around them while they're eating(petting/ brushing/picking hooves). Being told no because of them eating sounds a bit like Food aggression? And they don't respect you as a leader.

[@cynthiabowers3109]

@@anndreadebusk I wouldn't know about that my horse must of been amazing. I had 2 issues with her ever when, she stomped my foot the first day, I had her an then bucked me off about 4 days later. We were walking and she decided the grass in the ditch across the street looked really good. Both times she learned, I was the high horse and it never happened, again. Other than that she kept her opinions to herself. I also, spent every waking moment with her and you can do that at 12. I never whipped her or slapped her but, I'd tie her up and make her let me do what, I wanted like brush, clean her hooves, bathe her and talking to her while doing so. When, the barn has 8/10 horses, someone has to make sure they all have water not just mine. So, I think like a horse, if my horse was out and others wanted out, I'd call the owners an ask if, it was alright to let them out. Like, Rick says ya gotta have that horse/herd mentality so, you become the leader. My horse was 15 & 1/2 hands high, I was 5'2" the way, I saw it was she's 1250 lbs and I was 130 lbs didn't leave much choice for me. Lead or be lead, I'm not a good follower. I never had to go out to get her in pasture either a simple whistle and she was there. I'm pretty sure most people don't know how to have relationships with other folks let alone animals.

[@nogames8982]

I always petted the horse when they were eating.

[@recoveringsoul755]

My cat is weird then, sometimes he'll holler for food when he has some, but if I watch him THEN he will start eating. He will eat even better if I pet him. Strange little creature

[@cynthiabowers3109]

@@recoveringsoul755 my granddaughters cat thinks she's a parrot and my shoulder is her perch. I think all cats are strange, lol! Probably because, they don't really need us either. It's definitely, us stupid humans who have the need to control something. I quit that job, lol!

[@pass4pets173]

Yep you are so right. This poor horse will be sold to a slaughterhouse

[@kimberley1449]

God don't say that. Maybe she will listen to Rick and read his pages on his Facebook page!!!!!

[@stuglenn1112]

Unfortunately this woman may be totally incapable of correcting this. If a horse bites me on purpose or takes a swing at me they're getting a knuckle sandwich from me....Period, If you let a horse act aggressively toward you and you don't correct it you're telling the Horse it's ok to treat you that way. How would a higher horse deal with it?

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

It’s even worse because it was directed at a child not this woman.

[@ashleigh6152]

Good afternoon Rick!

[@sandradornick9100]

If she would watch your horse videos, she would learn so much. Because of people that "don't understand horses" and can't handle it and then the horse gets sold and then it will go on to the next person, then the next person, then maybe he gets put down. That is the saddest outcome. As tiring as it must be to repeat the same message over and over, it's still important to those who listen.

[@amandak3198]

At best the horse gets put down humanely. In reality it spends the rest of its life being bounced from owners and trainers, starved, and sold at auction and "rescue" kill pens so that the owner can try and make their money back, all the way down to Mexico for slaughter. It is so sickening to see this happen over and over to horses because of humans.

[@sandradornick9100]

@@amandak3198 Yes Amanada. Many horses do not have a life worth living. Actually, dogs are the same. Humans are the cruelest of all creatures.

[@Missi_66]

Hi Rick, I'm new to your channel and I'm hooked on you!! I'm watching you more than ISS and Lester, lol!! It's Lester's fault cuz he mentions you all the time!! I grew up riding but I love your stories about people saying they've been riding their whole life and then the worst shit happens!! Those people (especially woman and that's what I am but they all want to be the center of attention) are IDIOTS!! I could easily say I've been riding my whole life cuz I rode a LOT as a kid but I haven't been on a horse in 30 year's and I would definitely be honest whenever dealing with trail riding cuz what it does is puts ME, the HORSE and the other PEOPLE at risk of injury all the way around and that would be STUPID!! I was able to ride as a kid cuz I mucked out stalls and did every dirty job at the stable and it paid for my time and instructions. I absolutely loved it and what you say about people is SPOT ON cuz I saw it first hand at the stable!! Thank you for your videos cuz it brings back sooo many memories of my childhood and they were the best memories!! 🐎💕

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

:) welcome..

[@ninjakitten1114]

haha this reminds me of my 2 year old filly. idk how long i had her for when this happend, maybe 6 months idk. but this was the first time i went to give her fruit. so i went in the field with a bucket of apples, and as soon as she smelt them she tossed her head and turned around and kicked at me twice before i even realized what was happening... lucky she didnt get me but bruh i tell you i picked up the nearest stick i could find and chased her all around the field. then i gave the apples to my other horse and didnt let her come in to get any.. shes never tried that again XD

[@sjs7heaven]

?🙄really, how many horses dose she have?

[@smallfries3462]

This reminds me of a starving dog i found once i took it to the vet the needed to take the food from him due to him eating so fast he was choaking him and attacked the vet so maybe he was having food taken from him on a daily thing just a thought but yes this is so dangerous i used be around horses if had this problem id have hired someone with horse training knowledge to help me train this horse propely like you said because this horse would have been shot back in the day.

[@mieschiad]

Must have been some damn good apples!!🍎🍏

[@PecanBaby...]

My son and I love to watch your videos Rick because though we will never own a horse of our own it's really cool to see things from a horses point of view. My son is special needs but he isn't stupid and watches quietly taking in everything he sees on your channel, we have horse riders coming down are road regularly. Now he mentioned something to me that's maybe the reason why you are getting tormented by comments about so called badly behave horses eating grain etc, it seems ever since you showed Ransom trying to hog the grain bucket every morning. All your regular subscribers know that you intend to make a video showing how to correct Ransom behaviour but you have been very busy sorting out other issues on your property. He thinks maybe these people are not regular viewers but they are clearly having problems with there horses and expect you to make the video right away, so that they can try it out on there horse in a hope the problem will suddenly go away. I'm proud to say that he has been listening to you Rick and basically, thinks know amount of videos is going to help solve their problems. It may seem like not much to most folks but I'm truly proud of my son, because he is not just watching Rick he is doing his best to take in and understand why Rick does the things he does, because he truly cares about horses. Thank you Rick for opening up a world for him about these beautiful animals and giving him the opportunity to not be afraid, to tell horse riders that come down through our village that they don't need a bit to ride, they don't ever listen to him but at least he is trying. 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐈

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks for kind words, you might want to consider searching some local barns or boarding stables, reach out or visit like you are thinking of getting a horse . that will allow you to expose your son to a live horse, touch, smell and feeling a horse and their breath is really a great thing. You may connect with a horse owner who would like to let your son groom or visit and get exposure to horses. :)

[@PecanBaby...]

@@ThinkLikeAHorse I never thought about doing that before but that is a great idea Rick I will certainly look into it. I only worry that he might just call some barn witches out because of his autism he isn't afraid to tell people how he feels. 😂

[@amandak3198]

@@PecanBaby... have you looked into equine therapy for your son? I'm not sure where in the world you are, but in the US there are many programs set up for people with disabilities and special needs to receive therapy on or around horses. That could be a good way to spend time with horses that are very quiet, well behaved, and are used to the movements and sounds and equipment associated with individuals that have special needs. We were going to enroll our son in equine therapy, but it became a hang up with him being home bound, as he receives therapy in home. You can't get therapy in home and then go to private therapy outside the home. We felt it was more important to keep his in home therapy, and since I have horses anyway, I found a nice gelding for him and now he has his own horse! His therapists are even willing to do his therapy on the horse, but he was upset about that and wants to keep Reggie just for himself, Reggie is not for therapy!! 😉 But he started crawling and walking with assistance more after he started "riding" Reggie, and Reggie even taught him how to keep chewing his food!

[@PecanBaby...]

@@amandak3198 We live in Northern Ireland and unfortunately there isn't much available we're we live. He was the only one in his class told that he couldn't go horse riding because of his weight. Which we totally understood but they could have let him help out with cleaning or feeding and grooming the horses but they refused unfortunately. He was disappointed but he still loves horses now he has never asked me to get him one because he understands that we don't have a proper place to keep one. I am going to see if now he is older if they will let him help out at a stable.

[@michaelleblanc2390]

You know and you have old school knowledge. Thank you. Please I love buddy and Mr T and handsome ransom. Nobody wants to here the truth. Point blank period.

[@NicO-mb2hz]

That video title though cracked me .. kid "steals" my food and heck I'd run their arse down too 🤣 .. but seriously..😥 Poor horsey he can smell the fear and this woman is going to ruin him. Was she blind-folded when she bought him?? I just dont understand...I wish you'd go out to work with him Rick ... cant help everyone.. Still I love that clip title 😂

[@NicO-mb2hz]

@@carrieannaenlow9479 of course I am.. in fact what is the whole channel following thinking by missing "the point" like that??! ..I think we should all stay in our own lanes. We will keep working on thinking like a horse and you keep doing whatever it is you are doing 🧏‍♀️ (I hope you find the right solution for YOUR problem)

[@benfrazer6911]

Wow, this is so familiar. Sounds like a hobby horse person. I base it on the fact she has had it for 90 days and knows NOTHING about her horse. So she is boarding in a place where there are other hobby horse people, we know this because someone allowed a child, with an apple to enter a pasture alone. Not her child because she said a child, not mine. At this point, on my ranch, I would wish her luck. A horse requires and deserves more than 2 to 4 hours a week from its owner.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Agreed. I can't ride cause I have to have a total knee replacement. But I go out to where I keep my horse stabled almost every day, even if my knee is hurting like hell, just to groom him, clean his hooves, let him run and roll in the arena. I've had him almost 8 yrs. and never miss more than a day or two to go out and see him.

[@teresajohnson7233]

You have to know about high horse and low horse. You are the low horse cause you are letting this horse push you around. I do have one question if this horse has been trying to bite you when food is around, why in the world would you let a small child go in with an apple? Really!!!! You need to listen to Rick. He knows his stuff with horses. Go watch his videos. He has hundreds of videos on training and check out his website.

[@cking91182]

your freaking awesome, you know your stuff and I'm glad you're helping IMA SURVIVOR SANCTUARY! YOUR DOING GREAT WORK!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

👍🤠

[@aussiegirl729]

Oh dear I feel for the 🐎🇦🇺

[@WASPwarrior1982]

Can add dogs in the same catagory. Either way in the end the ANIMAL looses.😢 💖 🤘

[@rachelcooley7924]

Oh man the apple part if this video reminds me of what happened when my brother cared for my horse for a few months for me. Long story short I had to be hospitalized for awhile and then afterwords my baby had to be in the NICU after that's I needed someone to care for my horse. I had to show my brother how to care for my mare before I was hospitalized since he wasn't super knowledgeable but he was doing me a big favor and I didn't have anyone knowledgeableto help at the time.. He apperently brought her apples everyday (even though I told him not to) The kids fed her a slice each everytime. She has always been good with kids and they could run around and she wouldnt bat an eye but I fed her treats a certain way so she wouldn't get treat crazy. Well I came out for a visit after I was released but still recovering. We were out in pasture and my little nephew takes off running and my horse takes off after him and of course my nephew is laughing thinking she was playing a game with him like our dogs do... She thought he had an apple slice for her and apples are her favorite. So hear I am running when I'm not supose to and elbow my horse in the flank to get her out of his path and was able to rip him away before she trampled him. I may not have handled that as good as I should have, I just jumped into action to protect my little nephew. but I was so pissed that he went against what I said. He was just asking for trouble. An example of human error for sure. It didn't me long to correct the problem though but I haven't asked for help since.

[@danward64]

Wow! Just,,,, wow...🐴🐴🦅

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

I would rather have harsh truth than a glitter covered turd. It is nice when the truth is served to you kindly, but either way I'd still rather have truth over someone telling me what I want to hear, and end up getting in trouble because of it.

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

At first I thought (In Rick, Barn-witch voice): _Rick you're being so mean!_ Then I remembered this channel's name is called *Think Like A Horse* and all was right in the world.

[@judywright4241]

Something Rick said on one of the first videos I saw years ago was “ A horse decided who is boss every day’. So brilliant that I felt like the proverbial light bulb came on over my head!

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

@Elsie i don't attribute human emotion to animals. I've seen what man's best friend does to his best friend when he doesn't get fed by his deceased best friend.

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

@Elsie horse behavior has nothing to do with compassion. It's survival. For the human and the horse. I don't attribute human emotion to animals. WE have to act with compassion because we have the ability to understand how a prey animal might read us

[@jeanetteiacovone1958]

I think it sounds like she is going thru the internet looking for a quick fix without doing the work!

[@kimberleyjanemcnab5343]

Bet he is NOT food aggressive with the other horses!

[@rosemariesaucedo1959]

Love You Rick,,,Don't Sugar Coated, Liked The Desert Story😁