Helping A Rearing Eventing Mare Part 1

[@i_choose_kindness]

“Use it as valuable information, not a problem” - GREAT advice for life.

[@kidstuff44555]

It seems crazy to me that people with horses who wont stand still to be mounted, who spook at basic things at the walk and are not relaxed doing even basic things, are then expecting the horse to do advanced things such as eventing. Its like your kid fails first grade so you expect him to pass high school science test

[@idabrinck-lund8755]

kidstuff4455 once we know... it is easy to see what others dont know. Wonderful brave lady letting us see this work, and the inner transition going on for all parties. I am deeply grateful for the sharing because despite me knowing all this, seeing the horse change helps me consider our own issues.... I am thinking about the non judgemental exercise Warrick talks about. I was thinking we could try and make sure people want to share their rides with him because we applaud them for showcasing it?

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

I dont think most people understand the significance of groundwork to everything else. Fortunately, this rider cared enough to seek out a trainer who could solve the problem.

[@sarkamarova6195]

Its not important for them. Its stupidity or ego problem. One or other i dont like these types of people. I prefer humble trail rider than cocky sport rider. I dont want to make a black and white selection there are exception on both sides :D I have only one wish to Christmas.... Smart emphatic riders world wide :D

[@ridinglessons1605]

kidstuff4455. I'm with you. My opinion: this should not be called an eventinig mare. this is a screwed up untrained horse. She will be an eventer when she can pass the test (that eventing is supposed to be.)

[@JaneFrizzell]

kidstuff4455: will you please get a hold of me ? I would like to talk to you about first grade stuff winning science fairs. (I'm serious). Jane [e-mail]

[@jobloggs7400]

I love how Warwick is so in tune with the horse that he yawns when she does! 😂

[@CarolynRose98]

I absolutely loved the rider's laugh when the horse walked over the poles by herself. That just made me so happy, it's simultaneously a huge relief, major accomplishment, and just amazing to see. Love your principles and the methods you use to communicate them.

[@homeedconnect]

Agreed! I actually giggled with her!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Such an amazing teaching without force or "showing who's boss" mentally. I'm looking forward to your next video 😊

[@mdee860]

Well said, Destination Addict. Samsara! So true. I totally DESPISE that attitude - "I'll show you..." - instead of listening to their horse & helping them. Address their fears & you will have a pal 4 Life.

[@hhlagen]

From my experience, since I found Warwick, my whole mindset has changed. The Arab mare is more relaxed and enjoyable to ride since I started applying Mr Schiller’s principles/teachings. Mondo improvement in my mindset and hers too.

[@catherineswan2076]

Buddhism! Mindfulness under saddle. Liberation for both horse and rider by learning to become empathetic and listen to your horse. The horse then learns you are trustworthy. May this principle follow us from the arena back into our lives. Brilliant video. I hope it shines far and wide. For all we own to horses, what greater gift than to give them an opportunity to think for themselves, to make their own decisions thus building new neuro-pathways of confidence. Bravo Dyer and Schiller! Bravo!

[@WarwickSchiller]

Thank you

[@tiajewels2820]

Listening to your horse is most important

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@phoenixx6380]

Thanks for that Warwick. I worked out with my mare that when she is scared by something, if I shorten or tighten the reins she then feels trapped. She feels she can't get away because the reins and my legs won't let her if she feels she might need to flee. Relax the reins, let her look, and she's about 85% better. Now there is less looking, and less worry. You're right, letting them look without pressure, letting them have some control over the situation without us demanding the control, works.

[@katarinamills8530]

I wish ALL of horse people (and riders) would follow this channel. Such a gem here on YT.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@cobaltcanarycherry]

I can't imagine eventing with a horse that hasn't a forward temperament. Her body is ideal for the task, but if she hasn't the mind for it, what a labour of Hercules to put her to that work. Respect for the patience in your techniques.

[@harrymills2770]

Maybe it's just horse temperament, with some unconscious errors by trainers along the way. The girl and the horse clearly have a strong connection, but the girl needs some Warwick training on horse psychology. But you're the one who knows the term "forward temperament," which I don't.

[@cobaltcanarycherry]

@@harrymills2770 It only means that the horse is enthusiastic or agreeable to work, as opposed to a more recalcitrant horse, or one as in the old thinking "had to be beaten over fences", one that refuses, balks, tosses riders to avoid it. Clearly, I don't think horses should be beaten, and there's a continuum of willingness to unwillingness to perform.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

@@cobaltcanarycherry not really all horses are inherently lazy that's why lunging and round pinning works, because the horse is looking to stop. A forward horse is alot of things and you can get a "lazy" horse to be forward with training and conditioning. A forward horse you want to relax and a lazy horse you want to be more energetic, it's about evening out your horse so it's energetic when you want and chill when you want.

[@cobaltcanarycherry]

@@introvertedequinesamsara6593 All horses are wired to conserve energy when they can. It's just smart. I do understand that performance is a matter of training, but I would ten thousand times rather have a born goer than be forever trying to instill it. Different people go for different types of horses, it makes the world go 'round.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

@@cobaltcanarycherry every horse is born curious and energetic it's only during later years that they might develop different levels of fitness and drive that might cause them to be more forward moving. Lots of things can influence a forward horse not just their personality but from age, training, health, how well they're feeling, breed traits, how confident they are, etc. People often get forwardness mixed up with anxiousness as their horse practly dives into things and wants to go go go.

[@epona9166]

These are my favorite videos -- where the owner or trainer is just not listening to the horse and then when they do, the horse feels safe enough to relax. I always wonder whether the owner/trainer incorporates what Warwick showed them into their normal routine, of it they just end up going back to their old ways. Looking forward to next installment and hopefully finding out where the horse goes from there. Does she stay in eventing, with better performance and behavior, or maybe a different discipline?

[@brandimakauskas1709]

This was a joy to watch as the horse and rider progressed into relaxation and comfort. Mr. Schiller, have you ever explored the relationship between pain and behavioral 'problems?' As and equine body-worker, I've found that a lot of so-called behaviorally challenged horses are actually reacting to pain. A study was recently published examining the abilities of owners to evaluate the lameness/pain of their mounts and something like 50% of the horses submitted for the study that were 'sound' were actually found to be lame.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

YES! I've found the same thing to be true as far as horses being in pain, especially with horses that have never had any under saddle behavioral issues suddenly start. As you know, many horses will work in pain until they just can't. The subtle signs leading up, sometimes for months, are there it's just most riders haven't been educated on what to look for. Most in the equine community also seek out body work pros such as massage, chiropractors, acupuncturists, etc. ONLY when there are problems, instead of as preventative care. I rehab all breeds, both on ground and under saddle, including many rescues. I always do a full evaluation, as I've been trained, to rule out pain as a cause before I start work with the horse. There are lots of good videos and courses out there for horse owners to learn to do basic preventative massage and stretching and how to do basic eval before calling a professional. Thank you for bringing this issue up.

[@Froby2378]

I posted my comment before I got to yours!!! I am new to equine body work, would love your opinion on this mares conformation.

[@vamppanic]

i completely agree, i think before you even begin to retrain a troubled horse you have to rule out every single aspect of pain

[@mdee860]

👏👏👏♥️🐴, also many still only put out hay and their feed 1 x per day! 🤯😡🤬 Many don't even know about the prevalence of gastric ulcers! Poor babies. Can't imagine having a full on ulcer & then getting the girth tightened!? 😪😢😪

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sandy99922]

excellent video. I wish I knew you 40 years ago. I could have avoided a lot of mistakes.

[@harrymills2770]

Probably not just training horses, either. When it comes to people, I always thought of it as getting on the right side of somebody or knowing how to put something to somebody. You can't make people or critters do what you want them to, but you can present things in such a way that what you want is what they want.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@jennifersneegas8352]

One thing I noticed about alot of competitive riders is some of them tend to make every ride a competitive training or workout. I think it's important to have those times with the horse when it's just some ground work and brushing or a casual relaxed ride with alit of relaxed rein walking like he is doing. Some of these horses come to dread rides because it's always jumping or running or working patterns etc.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@kari8187]

This was beautiful and also hilarious, W is teaching horses how to catch an easy nap and it’s working 😂 this is wonderful

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@Leksoe]

"Fixing a Rearing Eventing Mare" is a great example of were this journey has taken us all: from "fixing" and desensitizing horses to simply listening and using empathy to let the horse "fix" itself. We can give the horse back it's confidence and selfcontrol and hopefully gain the trust of the horse in the proces. I teach riding lessons for small children. This is only possible if I can connect with the ponies in the riding classes and gain their trust and cooperation. Warwicks videos have moved mountains for me with some of those ponies! It is such a joy passing on this wonderful approach and philosophy to the kids. #journeyon20

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@chereecampbell7474]

Thank you as an animal lover. Humans need to recognize the effect we have on animals.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@idabrinck-lund8755]

I am just loving this work. And think that every person coming to you is wonderfully brave to rethink their situation and acquire new abilities. The way you show your work here is SO crystal clear I think it will change fundamentally for all riders over time. People dont know and act on what they know. So hopefully a lot of riding teachers are seeing this. Amazing work. Cant wait to see episode two

[@audreye7078]

What Warwick is teaching will hopefully supplant most of what people think of as training. This being truly responsible for the horse's emotional needs when we have inserted ourselves into their lives and ask that they become a partner in whatever endeavor we ask for.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@annak2575]

I believe the principles discussed here are not just applicable to horses but to All animals, especially those who need it the most, human beings.

[@pttroe8142]

I agree! This should be taught in school!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@KarenInCalif]

Beautiful see this mare change her outlook. Looking forward to part two.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@MBrusaZappellini]

I finally got to watch this one- fantastic video as usual Warwick, filled with insights and examples. How I wish I had a time machine to go back and work with my former horses who had anxiety issues... I thought I was helping them get braver by making them face their fears, but now I understand that I was really just telling them that I didn’t want to hear what they needed to tell me. Really fascinating- I have used some of your principles on a few of the school horses I’m now riding (I still haven’t returned to the world of horse ownership, just riding weekly). I’ve tried to get the instructors at the barn to watch your videos, but they are firmly in their world of traditional hunt seat arena riding...so I sneak things into my rides 🤫

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@magdalenagauderon3754]

Awesome!👍😁 It all comes down to how people are thaught in the first place.cudos Nicole for looking for another way😊

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@fallbrkgrl]

You are the best 👏👏👏👏 "Listen to the horse" it seems so simple, and yet there are still folks out there that think you have to make them listen to you, all the time. That and the fact that they are comfort seeking animals, and need to know that they can trust you. So much good stuff here! Thanks again for the opportunity to learn from you 😊 ❤️☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@Stripesheal18]

Wow, i need to listen to this dude

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@darkdog6307]

I'm going to build a shrine to this guy! EVERYTHING he does and says makes sense

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@giovannalepore5946]

Building trust -between the horse and the rider from the horse’s point of view -excellent video -thank you

[@pamrogers5979]

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@jennymccann2601]

This video has been so helpful to me in the last few weeks! I have been struggling with the exact same thing, and have been taking a different path regardless of what my friends and even past eventing coaches believe is right. I knew my horse's issues stemmed from anxiety as it manifests in many different situations. In each case it seems to be a result of fear of being away from the herd, and getting "tough" does not help the situation nor does it set us up for more success in the future! Timing of this video could not be more perfect. I have taken my training WAY back to the basics and am looking for ways to help him find success and comfort with me rather than being a source of stress.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@peterlovett5841]

This was fascinating and I am really looking forward to the next episode.

[@lorrainewaters6189]

The horse is so much happier that when it has too much contact demanded of her. Notice the huge improvement of her trot. Dressage, applied with the idea that contact is everything has made millions of dressage horses very unhappy.

[@pamrogers5979]

[@elliehensey7691]

Agree, and these people blame the horse for overbending when they have constant contact never releasing, and also act suprised when the constant pulling in the mouth and kicking forward results in the horse rearing upwards

[@audreye7078]

Too many people riding dressage are taught by people who don't understand the basics.. contact come from the horse not the rider. If the horse is unhappy.. it's not being ridden or trained correctly..

[@stacysalinas22]

What a GREAT teacher. Just fantastic! Best wishes!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@mdee860]

So great! Applicable to any horse 🐎 & rider. Thank you!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@randomvielleuse527]

Another fabulous video! Thank you, Warwick, and thank you to the trainer who was so open about showing her problems and working towards solving them. Well done!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@swanmichel]

what an amazing trainer you are but also what a special trainer this lady is. so impressed!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sidilicious11]

I loved watching this. Looking forward to #2!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@cassydjo3602]

I loved it. There's so much love in your approach. Thank you so much for this lesson for life.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sharonconroy4057]

What are great training video! Thank Warwick 🤗🇦🇺

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sebastianruizgomez576]

I am very happy to see you trinen horses

[@rachelruby1128]

Wow, love your kind, empathetic teaching methods. I’ve watched NUMEROUS training videos, but I’ve learned more in two of your videos then 20 of the others!!! THANK YOU, because we just want to have a nice riding relationship with our horse and we need help!!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@helenboys1280]

I’m so so so enjoying these episodes! It is great seeing the horses with an issue an watching exactly how your methods work. My mare is very spooky in one part of the field I ride in, thank you for helping me to understand where I’m going wrong and how I need to change.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@CAR0TASTISCH]

Very interesting! Can't wait to see the next episode

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@pon1952leod]

Thanks for sharing this most effective exercise. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@petercastles5978]

Wonderful to watch. Thank you Warwick.

[@kms9891-p3z]

Had a funny moment today after watching this. I am just starting to ride my horse and she has been going toward the part of the arena where we haven't been doing groundwork and it hit me why. That is the part where we haven't been doing WORK on. lol, what a great video thank you

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@Ms8Mega]

Love it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Warrick.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sannesteenhuisen6090]

I love love love this video! I have watched the complete serie (about 20 episodes!) on your channel. Loved to see the progress and keep getting reminded that if you fix the little things first, the big problems will not even show up. The importance of fixing destination addiction first has helped me so much. My rides are so much better. This serie really helps you to STTDP (stick to the damn plan) :D #journeyon20

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@deirdrepratte9231]

Very nice work. It is so nice to see you take the lessons you have learned in your own transformation and apply them to the horses you are helping. Understanding goes a long way. Well done and thank you!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sarikoske396]

Brilliant thank you WS 👍

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@melissa8139]

Your videos always remind me that is sooo much about my own energy and mindset and less about my horse. Thanks for what you do! #journeyon20

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

Thoughtful and Amazing you have been a great help with my OTTB Oh yes !!!! Thanks.......

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@hockeycoach1on1]

Really great vid, totally enjoyed it

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@chrisandrab6531]

I can't pick one video that's my favorite because each one I've watched has some sort of info that's clicked. I really liked this one though about allowing the horse to gain confidence and learn, without having to direct the and war with them. It's as easy as sitting there 💜 so many breakthroughs happen when you work with them rather than against . #journeyon20

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@rebeccahassman2220]

I love the way basic principles show up in various videos to solve a variety of problems. Choose where you work has really helped my horse become a happier and more relaxed horse. #journeyon20

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤

[@cindybrygman4350]

Hmm the first time you rode her and she chose to rest, I don’t know if you noticed but she did some weird head side to side weird head rotation? I’m wondering if there is more happening in her head like a headache or some neurological issues. Maybe this is why she seems disgruntled with jumping. Could possibly be affecting the way she sees things or maybe she is chronic to headaches?

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@GloryDaze73]

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[@thecrittersitter1]

this is excellent

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[@michellep9303]

Great episode!!

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[@gingerstephens8702]

This is exactly what my horse is doing.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@jennifercockrill6356]

Now I just want to do this with everybody and all the animals at the farm: what are you trying to tell me? Thanks, WS.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@hayekfriedman9078]

Looking forward to the clinic with Tristan.

[@myhillslife27]

Brilliant

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@deannagrasso2517]

I love this vid, I love your work and everything youve pointed out. I also feel, with alot of these horses with 'problems', once we build thier confidence up a little, and show them we are listening to them - show them that we are present (bringing that ear back to us), the horse is so much more relaxed. Kind of like their 'problematic' behaviour is them just trying to communicate with us - which can be quite escalated if we're not reading them. Beautiful work here Warwick, and thank you sharing your knowledge and work with us.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@1horseToomany]

Oh my gosh, this is BY FAR my favorite video of yours. It demonstrates so many principles in action. What a fabulous video, keep up the amazing work! Before I started watching your videos, I was always of this same mentality that I just had to "push my horse through the fear". In reality, I was totally disqualifying his anxiety, and in turn, affecting his trust in me. I have been following you for a while now and I have applied many of your techniques to my horse, which have all worked wonderfully to teach him relaxation. #journeyon20

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[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@lorrieobrien6291]

Oh wow the more and more i watch your videos the more i want to get back into the saddle with my boy . I working hard on me and on listening to him and the puzzles are comming together .But I do have one question.. lately when we first start working I really need to lunge him to get all his excitement out . He jumps hops rears kicks out sometime towards me. Is there something I'm missing ...? I never had to lunge him before but from what I see now he was sad to say shut down.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@JavierBonillaC]

I had a horse spook at the end door of the arena. I chose to work hard in my Dressage routine... Piaffe, passage, extended trot etc. Very active hard work. When we rest, we go by that door. Pretty soon the problem door started to seem more appealing. Making the horse go with a whip or spur towards the spooky thing only makes it worse; the spookiness comes with pain which only reinforces that there is trouble “over there”. Just what your very wise video allows me to confirm. Thank you 😊

[@HelenRullesteg]

Had to think of you yesterday when I witnessed a rider taking her horse over to stand in front of flapping plastic and make it look at it.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@jmad2328]

Mr Schiller...Have you found a correlation with distressed horses more so in one particular discipline compared to others? For example: English Dressage vs Western? My point being; In a discipline that requires more control and conformity, do you find more "problem horses?" I'm sure this could lead to quite the discussion, but I hypothesize yes. Your input is greatly valued along with your insightful videos. Horse psychology!

[@allie3247]

I absolutely agree with this. The way a lot of English riders have to ride for their disciplines requires a lot of neck rounding, and almost stiff movements. If you compare it to a discipline such as western pleasure for example or even reining, where they are fully free and relaxed in the face/neck

[@jmad2328]

@@allie3247 Just to clarify...Im not degrading English riding. I learned English when I first started riding horses (great fundamentals in balance). I prefer Western riding...working cows and riding in rough, open country. I respect all disciplines. I just think the more we control horses the more likely they are to "lash out." Children are very similar. Horse first!

[@Jazzy-kk4sk]

@@allie3247 If the neck is round and the movement stiff, the rider has rushed the process of connection which I don't think is very representative of the disciplines. I do see your point though, and I do think that in the lower levels of dressage people try to rush the process and end up with hyperflexion. On the other side, harsh bits seem to be extremely common in western disciplines (such as a tom thumb) which teaches evasion, not true softness (in my opinion), which can then result in stress for the horse and sour behaviour. Just thought I'd share my side, I'm not saying 1 is better than the other, as that is most definitely not the case! :)

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[@AlchemicHoofcare]

Hello, I was wondering in your subscriber service, is this work described in more detail? My horse acts just like this to fences and I've had great luck with your techniques so far!!

[@WarwickSchiller]

Yes, sure does, it even features every days session in full length that I did with this mare

[@AlchemicHoofcare]

@@WarwickSchiller thank you so much. Your videos have really helped me so much. Both in my horses and in my personal anxiety issues! So again thank you!!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@samanthagarness2148]

#journeyon20 these two videos are fascinating and have given me more thoughts on how to get my horse more connected to me, and get him to help relax near jumps. Journey on love it ❤

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[@mtngrammy6953]

Fantastic. I wish my parents had understood this concept with ME!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@tanyapurcell6819]

This is great but if out a hack in a lane u have no option but to go forward or back from where u come from how do u resolve it. I let them look give confidence leg on one step again let her look comfort her leg on etc is this incorrect

[@terryst9835]

You may want to watch this video from Warwick kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqCnqoR5hd-saZo

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@loredelore7286]

What's interesting here is the rider is accomplished and has excellent riding skills but has never addressed the emotional needs of the horse. Not a criticism just an observation.

[@elliehensey7691]

I agree but I'm criticising because majority of equestrians still use medieval techniques and treat horses like machines that they want to completely control instead of living beings you're trying to work with, we know positive reinforcement is the way to go and with horses that's relieving pressure mainly yet so many people still just use pain and constant pressure to try and force the horse to do what they want

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@Newcards4u]

20:30 she keeps nagging with the spur, hard to catch, but she keeps pushing the horse to move. 20:40, the horse thinks about resting, and she tells it nope... See how the horse sort of "stumble" it was thinking of stopping, which is why Warrick comes up to them.. She doesn't let the horse decide, she keeps pushing.. Even though she isn't steering it.

[@ann-marieparrey6510]

she was listening to Warwick so maybe her auto pilot kicked in, I'm guessing that's how she is used to riding. It takes a while to learn those new approaches :)

[@pamrogers5979]

Yes I thought this too. But is she following what she thinks warwick wants her to do (what she 'has' to do (to 'win'/to do the 'right' thing/follow the 'rules'/whatever the situation is/or a rider is just controlling :( ) and that is magnified by the horse saying I can't live with this lack of connection. You aren't with me. This is a 2 way relationship. I'm not a machine, we're a team. (This sort of pattern?)

[@iimdone]

i see, another assumption comment from you. first off, she wasn't nagging with the spur, this is something dressage riders will LIGHTLY do to encourage the horse to stay in a rhythm and keep walking. secondly, no, the horse just stumbled a bit. it's the same thing as slightly catching the ground with the tip of your foot; she is a lazy mare after all. stop interpreting things negatively when they are so clearly fine.

[@Newcards4u]

@@iimdone He told her to just sit there, "encouraging" with the spur, prevented the horse from doing what Warrick is all about. I don't think you understand how he works, or you are just ignorant to the fact, that the way this horse was being used/ trained /ridden, is the problem in the first place. This horse has developed a lazy attitude, from neglect to be heard, rider keeps pushing, keeps telling the horse that I don't care what you think, or feel, you are just supposed to do what I want from you. And smart horses, stop trying, stop wanting to please. Start retaliating, and stupid people blame the horse for it.. If you can see that your at fault, that your mentality is at fault, only then can you be open to learning, to understand on a deeper level. Now I'm done...

[@iimdone]

@@Newcards4u by sit there, he didn't mean for them to completely stand still lol; i think you misinterpreted it. and yes, i do know how he does things and how the horse was previously taught. not sure what that has to do with what i said, but all right.

[@lindatruitt7858]

It does look like he uses his seat near gate to keep her from stopping. That’s my issue my mare tries to stop at the gate.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@lazygardens]

I think that I could bring him one of the Mares of Diomedes because she had eaten two stable hands and a passerby and he'd ignore the carnage and start talking about what the mare was trying to communicate. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mares_of_Diomedes

[@randomvielleuse527]

And I would be fascinated to know what Warwick thought!

[@katherinesanborn8157]

Hey thanks for the link for the story of the mare of Diomedes, my old Latin teacher told us lots of mythology but this one was new to me, really enjoyed it

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@anaalina5964]

One big change that I see honestly is how loose you carry the reins as opposed to how tight the 'trainer' you educated had them. I'm pretty sure the tight reins was making the horse uncomfortable, maybe even in pain. So when you rode her with loose reins she felt way more relaxed. Maybe this horse would ride even better in a halter, rather than a bit.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@charlottesaabyeelmstrm9842]

Like the chickens in the background

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@sarahporter7789]

It's what I say to my daughter all the best horse people have a calm non judgemental thinking toward the horse. They don't athromophise their behaviour by calling them names like bitch, naughty etc.. It's about communication what is the behavior trying to tell me how can I help. Working together as opposed to do what I say NOW makes for a confident willing horse and partner

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@patty8232]

WOW

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@Hels476]

This is 100% what my Otto does and is like. Ex-Racehorse. He does the same squirmy making the letter 'C' when you point him at a pole on the ground or a small jump. Considering he had 54 starts and was raced over hurdles you'd kind of think he'd be ok with things but no, he's really not. Just because he's done all that racing doesn't mean he ever wanted to but was made to, they don't have a choice in racing. I have a lot of unpicking work to do.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@sorinorrin]

At 11:28 and again at 12:58 this mare does a strange head tilt and gentle graceful neck turn one side to the other. Mine does this same thing when he's processing... at least I think that's what he's dong. I never see him do this at any other time except when I'm "working" with him. Just interesting...

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@germaineprien7691]

This doesnt seem like a horse that is ready to event, the rider isnt helping her to become more confident...hmmmm

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@Rhonda2580]

I was surprised to hear Warwick say a couple times that, it wasn’t that the horse reared and bolted from the jumps because she was scared, instead, it was because she was “lazy”. This didn’t seem to be a fair judgment, and she really didn’t look lazy to me. Once she was given the ability to have some control, she seemed quite energetic. She might have been better described as “unmotivated”.

[@WarwickSchiller]

It’s just another way of saying the same thing. Saying she’s lazy really makes people stop and think differently

[@WarwickSchiller]

Saying she’s unmotivated is not really true. She’s highly motivated to get to a place of rest (and peace). Rearing, which is really hard work , requires her to be highly motivated to find that place of rest

[@Rhonda2580]

@@WarwickSchiller What I should have said is "unmotivated to do what the rider is asking". But, "lazy" is such a negative term that people use for horses, with the implication that they won't put effort into doing anything.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@angelabryant4517]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@joycee5493]

So I’m sure there are people out there who will disagree with this but all of the Oldenburg’s I’ve known are obnoxious under saddle. They’re big and athletic and they know it. One used to eject professional riders regularly. He was a $60,000 horse who ended up becoming a pasture pet because he was on rideable by anyone.He’d be going along just fine and then out of nowhere boom he would let it rip.I think he learned how to pitch people at a young age and became his go to behavior. Having said that though I blame whoever was training these horses at a young age. Again, when you’re focused on just jumping and bragging about how high your horse is jumping in their first year of showing you have almost certainly not spent time on developing good flat work skills

[@WarwickSchiller]

That was not my experience with this mare

[@joycee5493]

@@WarwickSchiller yes, I watch the video and she actually seems like a lovely horse. I have a big thoroughbred mare that came off the track after running until age 8 and I actually used one of your techniques to help reduce her fear. I sometimes just take her out for rides around the fields with no rein contact at all. I just let her take me wherever she wants to go. It’s really Decreased her spooking to the point of it being a rarity now. I think she needed exposure to new things but also needed to know that she wasn’t going to be forced. But again having said that and Oldenburg is the last breed of horse I would buy. Of the three I’ve known you couldn’t pay me to take any of them.

[@sarahporter7789]

Oldenbergs nurture vs nature come on aren't we past that I'd say it's more likely there was three shit trainers than three crap Oldenbergs just my experiences with humans who generally aren't nurtured very well it's sort of a loop isn't it with each reflecting the other like a Mirror

[@joycee5493]

@@sarahporter7789 Agreed. I’ve actually known four Oldenburg‘s the fourth one was a high-level jumper with good training and his owner trainer used to say he could be a little tricky to ride. Not a horse for everyone. I think with certain breeds when horses are bred just to jump big fences or just to have a certain color or just to do well in the halter classes that other desirable traits, like good temperament start to get lost. I also think a lot of trainers and owners purchase these big jumpers for the jumping ability and ignore the fact that there are huge gaps in their early training.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@jeanfish7]

I'm a little confused. An English eventing horse neck reins?

[@alexaadams6456]

They didn’t show her steering hardly at all in this video, so no she isn’t neck reining. They are just letting the horse move on a loose rein and and choose her own direction.

[@petrairene]

Ah, the next case of too much hand...

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@dorothycarwile7571]

Bundybutt! trust!

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@jessica-walt]

Is it just me or does that mare look sore on the right front? Beautiful canter though.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@Newcards4u]

1 minute in and I already know why the problem is.. See that whip, see how it's used? The mentality of beating a horse when it jumps, or in this case, refuse to do so. Like you show the horse the jump, then beat it, then expect it to go happy and exited over it... So many eventers and jumpers, will smack the horse, even when it is running smoothly towards the jump, like a preventative measure I guess.. It's just the mindset of people that destroy horses..

[@iimdone]

the whip is encouragement, to keep them going and letting them know they can do it. if you dont event, you can't assume. that wasn't the problem either, no one was beating any horse, pure ignorance from you lol.

[@Newcards4u]

@@iimdone Yes you are definitely done, when you change the way you look at things, the way you go about it, changes too... But if you keep defending it, and finding excuses, you will have the same problem over and over again..

[@iimdone]

@@Newcards4u not sure what youre saying

[@Newcards4u]

@@iimdone Well if someone gave you a hurtful smack, anytime you were doing something, but you can't seem to figure out how to make them stop doing it. They smack you harder, when you refuse to do it, but they still smack you, when you do it, they even slap you, before they know if you are going to do it or not.. That's what you call encouragement... And I call it like I see it, because I try to understand the horses point of view. I am not an eventer, and I don't have the toughness to be one either, because I am not capable to sacrifice another being, for fame or fun, or whatever is driving those who choose to be so. Would I jump a fence, a ditch or something like that for fun, yes, but I wouldn't push my horse to do anything, that I would need a whip to make it do.. A horse will very rarely jump things in the wild, why? Because of the chance of getting hurt. Getting hurt, means death... They don't have our vision, they are pretty much jumping an obstacle they can't judge themselves. They can't measure distance like we do, they can't really see the jump, but they trust us, to make sure they are safe... And more people don't take the time to train them to get comfortable with the hoof, eye combination, to judge the distance correctly, on their own. And people don't take the time to understand the horse, to read up on how their vision works, they just keep blaming the horse for being difficult.

[@iimdone]

@@Newcards4u if youre not an eventer, then you cannot claim they do this for fame nor can you throw bash claims out and use them as "facts". a lot of horses find eventing as fun as the riders do, believe it or not. the whip smack doesn't hurt, it's just a tap that goes "hey, pay attention! you can do this!" it's like a sports teammate giving you a firm pat on the shoulder before the next round to encourage you and show support. as you can see, warwick uses whips too lmao. also, you absolutely cannot bring wild horses into this as, oh guess what, theyre WILD, not domesticated. of course horses can jump in the wild, they just don't go around jumping everything they see because they have no reason to unless running from danger etc. obviously horses don't have our vision, but they can still tell where the jump is and, like you said, put trust in the rider to set them up correctly. most people DO pay attention to distances and try their best to judge it correctly. just because some make mistakes, doesn't mean they don't care. regardless, 90% of people DO NOT blame the horse. not sure where you're getting these accusations from.

[@edwardruda7049]

The rider is putting too much on the horse. Yes back to basics, ride that horse forward, and stay off her face... Riders hands are far from independent to her seat. People attitude, not making the job fun.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@jeanfish7]

Maybe owner should accept that this mare just isn't competitive...not all horses are meant to compete

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Not all people have a will to get up out of bed but they still do it because it's good for em. This is not an "I don't want to event" horse, it's way more complex than that as this horse not wanting to go over a jump is the least problem it has. I'm glad she tried to event on em and found her way to Warwickschiller to both help her advance as a rider and for her horse to learn the world isn't a scary place.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@bjbrown]

Not a horse problem, it’s a rider problem

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@Solitude11-11]

Wonderful to see the difference when you rode her to when the girl was riding her. No way did she want her on her back.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?

[@horsehangout]

Warwick's yawn says it all😊

[@diannaa5631]

Maybe she doesn't like her job.she has no say.owner should buy another horse and rehome this beautiful girl.

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

Not really, she's an insecure horse who spooks easily and after fixing the spooking and other things she jumps without complaints. It's like saying a kid hates books but ignoring the fact they can barely read, how do you expect the kid to enjoy something when they're frustrated and don't know how.

[@lisamorrison6274]

Took her about two seconds to find out where the work is.

[@GloryDaze73]

I wish eventing and extreme riding would become illegal. Horses would serve us their hearts on a silver platter...and then we eat their hearts! 😢 Why would we force our furry friends to do such extreme and horrible things they don't want to do? Can someone explain to me why we force and spook and push our horses through this horridness ?

[@krystaldaniels7940]

Hmm... this looks JUST like my new mare. Shes not really spooky, she just doesnt want to be riding, she wants to go do her own thing lol

[@sarahporter7789]

Are you saying the horse is being deceptive and spooking to avoid work I think you missed the point completely and that's a very human thought horses don't think like that, your anthromophising

[@krystaldaniels7940]

@@sarahporter7789 no not at all, my girl doesnt spook. She just throws a bit of a fit when asked to leave the barn or gate. People done give horses (and animals in general) enough credit! Theyre very intelligent. If they dont want to be ridden theyre smart enough to do what they have learned will work to get you off their back😞

[@sarahporter7789]

@@krystaldaniels7940 true but you missing the point again they don't think like us it certainly doesn't mean that they're not intelligent which is a messy concept to begin with

[@elliehensey7691]

That rider is constantly tapping her, no need for the spurs either, especially a horse you're trying to make relax I mean use your brain

[@whitebuffalodesigns1963]

You can't have tunnel vision

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

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[@justsimplyliviehere1307]

The problem with my mare is you cant be soft or she will just walk all over you and push you around.

[@WarwickSchiller]

Thats not a problem, its how we deal with that that it becomes a problem.

[@dr.christopherjohnson5396]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?