Horse Riding (Naturally)

Riding using the principles of Natural Horsemanship.

[@agaspar150]

this lady is a great rider. one of the best videos I've seen. some of the comments are very picky, where are your youtube videos if you're so good.

[@barbaracollins5605]

U r a revelation. Decent kind person. Breathtaking.

[@hildececiliekjrmo]

Great video. I'll watch this over and over again!

[@StereoSpace]

Superb video. Really, really well done.

[@FoxesfieldsOuessants]

Brilliant video, so much better than how horses used to be tied down and beaten into submission and fear!!! 😍 So much more natural way to introduce the saddle and bit.

[@BillCadmus]

Wonderful video and VERY effective teaching narrative. Thank you for your efforts and encouragement. I'll be looking for more from you.

[@Sofiarivassculptor]

Wonderful exercises, thank you

[@hakanfriden561]

Awesome stuff, thank you for sharing this. I wish I could ride as you!

[@meagenruttan4681]

Thank you, such helpful riding and horsemanship tips.

[@myrnabowling4147]

Wow this is the best video I ever seen, thanks for sharing, it teaches me a lot of things, thanks a lot.

[@panaforce]

Nice that's how it should be. I've seen people with a good bond with their horses that they behave better than a good trained dog. Ride them bareback with no halter , as if they had some remote control. Horsemanship varies with different cultures, beduins believe that it's a sin to castrate a horse and have no problems with their hot stallions, whereas here in the west it's a no no to have a stallion unless for breeding purposes. Mongols and central Asian Turkmen still practice very traditional horsemanship and their horses anticipate their riders expectations without much input. It all depends that how much ones livelihood depends on the horse and how difficult is it to replace the very animal, in terms of love, time and money.

[@fionahatch7452]

absolutely brilliant video. Ears back shows your horse is listening you. You are an inspiration. I've been working with a natural horse trainer for years and your style is the closest I've seen on youtube to what I'm working towards.

[@dogbloglincoln2711]

I like how she talks about safety with a lead wrapped around her arm like that *Facepalm*

[@jojowa4196]

+Chill Equestrian check again, she only has the loop hanging over her arm

[@trissaellingjord9467]

How refreshing! and awe inspiering, thank you. I will take this onboard in my search for "the way" "It´s all about the heart"

[@alanataylor5798]

Excellent video! Can't believe some of the silly comments! This was all very common sense and wonderfully practical... Which is surprisingly (and sadly) very rare these days in trainers. I really loved all of it, and got SO much out of it. Thank you :)

[@ForeverYoungTattooCo]

He's so relaxed. just letting it all hang out.

[@mimileggett7154]

Beautiful videos in The Path of the Horse documentary! I hope we all take heed, for our own benefit and, especially, for the benefit of the horse. I hope I do! Always thought bitless was better and have ridden bitless, and still do sometimes, but trainers are against it. Thank you very much for great advice and documentary!

[@mimileggett7154]

Good video. Glad the trainer rides without a Bit!!

[@marcellawright9177]

Saddles are good for the horses back. The center of the saddle does not touch to horses spine witch keeps the riders weight off the spine. The spine on a horse's back has no padding WITCH makes it painful with the humans tail bone digging in his spine marking it very uncomfortable for him.

[@dmduthoit1337]

Love your work mate, and your natural understanding and approach, it is my understanding using a bit has no bearing on natural or unnatural horsemanship. Your horse language made good sense to me, and you have inspired me to try certain new ideas with both my arabian and thoroughbred horses, the arabian being very sensitive to pressure so we usually go bitless on her, i believe you have given me good tools to try. Thank you.

[@meirsasson4088]

beautiful video thank you

[@taocat9540]

You who are saying this is not natural have no idea what you are talking about. Natural horsemanship has nothing to do with not using a bit or a saddle. Natural horsemanship is more like horse psychology. It used to be called horse whispering, but there is no such thing. It's all natural behavior. The way one horse would treat another. And it's not butterflies and roses. There is this thing called reality.

[@bailey9r]

here here Tao Cat, besides riding bareback is bad for their back. Too much weight on too few vertebrae. I don't use a bit but always a saddle.

[@sonseere10]

+bailey9r Very smart.

[@theempoweredhorse2648]

It's not natural. Natural Horsemanship isn't natural. Riding isn't natural. The horse do all the things to avoid the pain he get when it doesn't do the things the human want.

[@peterlovett5841]

I am sorry Sonja, but with that comment you have shown that you don't understand the concepts behind natural horsemanship at all. Very basically, natural horsemanship does not use pain as a training method. There is far more to it than that of course.@@theempoweredhorse2648

[@theempoweredhorse2648]

@peter Lovett there are so much scenes, where the horse tries to fight against the pain from the the bit and the hand of the rider. Also it shows a lot of stress in the whole video. Horsemanship and negative reinforcement works with that. The horse do all the things to avoid pain and negative konsequences. That's how negative reinforcement works. Not my mind, it's science and part of operant conditioning.

[@nikolaromanos456]

This woman is so small because she is almost 1/2 only of her horse height and also her horse always behave,some horse immediately move once you are on it's back. I like her horse very gorgeous.

[@dr.rajanb.rajput8284]

thanks for providing such a nice stuff,,,

[@maryannhope8276]

Thourally enjoyed this video. Thank you so much r posting. I have subscribed. Blessings & Peace from R.I

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

Very Amazing❤️😍

[@Treenity33]

Thank you!!! You & your husband are becoming my "leaders" in horsemanship!!! Your videos are just amazing! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be more than connected with my mare ;)!!! Kisses from Belgium! I hope to come and visit you some day ;)!! Are you planning a visit in Europe???? Let me know!

[@gladysvazquez8693]

One of the best training video's I've seen

[@mohamedelhag7778]

I totally agree .. I wish she keeps doing what she is doing and ignore the stupid negative comments

[@hillaryansell6367]

Where is the helmet...? It might be hot but helmets are so important :) total dressage prospect here! Lovely.

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

I think I would say preparing with natural horsemanship is way more important then wearing a helmet. Good horseman don’t fall of their horses you know! It’s great if you can get both tho!😀

[@24GIVILUV4US]

My DREAM since I was a little child, to have a Horse of my own, and Ride it and be a Good Friend for It......(HAHAHAHA ) funny to you, but not to me.. :)

[@Omerolienchen]

I don't realy like her she is doing "horsemanship" but she isn't listening to the horse she is just doing some mechanic movement without feeling and seeing the horse.

[@JubyCas]

I agree with u. She's not bonding with her horse or seeing wat he sees. He is clearly fearful of her

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

Why use energy to hate on her when there is other places in the Horse-man world where you can find so much more abuse. Like do you realy think he is that fearful compared to race horses ?

[@TheMushroomDJ]

i absolutely love this!!! you worked Rocky really well.. and in a halter! i love the ground work before going onto the ridden work i have trouble trusting the horse on a loss rein what would be able to help this I'm meeting my new horse in early January that I've gotten for Christmas and before i ride him for the first time should i do these groundwork steps before? what breed and height is Rocky?? thank you :)

[@angiebeanful]

+TheMushroomDJ horses need to be taught to flex ita all pressure and release you release the second the horse gives to the pressure not all horses are taught to flex both my 18-2 boys weren't did you get to meet your new horse ? :-)

[@TheMushroomDJ]

yes i did! he's going well

[@sonseere10]

+TheMushroomDJ Lots and lots of appropriate groundwork. Establish yourself as the 'high horse'.

[@maryannhope8276]

@@TheMushroomDJ Congratulations...ENJOY!!

[@ikeadogg3106]

horses and humans can speak the sam language

[@Mauamone]

Sorry, but how is this natural? Just because you're paying extra attention to your horses ,,strechyness" doesn't mean you're riding natural, you're still using bits and don't communicate with your horse in a natural way. Just wondering..

[@Wavecattt]

exacly you watched the path of the horse right?

[@Mauamone]

Yes I did, that movie is totally eye-opening.

[@Wavecattt]

yes it realy is ;)

[@Marijaharitonova]

It is helpful

[@103sis]

Geez lots of critics....................show us your videos

[@saidama1]

Is she a Parelli instructor? It all seems to be PNH principles.

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

You can see she has all the Parelli stuff too!😀 I love parelli😍

[@karenburrell2283]

How do I make my horse move forwards and sideways from the ground? Obviously your horse has been trained to do this; what do I need to do with a horse that's not trained?

[@dmduthoit1337]

Groundwork

[@robynhoman3171]

enjoyed thank you...

[@ImportantBits]

This is a great video! I am wondering why you don't let him walk after getting his energy up? Is it just for control? It seems unnatural for a horse (or human) to halt after running-- one should walk, that's a more natural energy release. I saw him naturally walking away and then you stopped him. What is the reason? It seems to go against nature and doesn't seem like a healthy habit to instil for the natural processes of the body. Thanks.

[@heatherd2395]

From what I saw it was all about controlling her horse's feet and movements. Which is all fine and dandy. Especially for a dressage horse. however, she misses the whole reading his body language part where he tells her that he has high energy and isn't comfortable standing. She set him up for this previously though by, when he started to move after she released the pressure, asking him to canter again. So he just assumed that is what she wanted. she needs to pay more attention to her horse

[@marymorgan5983]

Great video! I also really like your chaps. Where can I get a pair like that?

[@sonseere10]

You have soft hands and are well versed in the use of pressure and release with proper timing, rhythm, and feel. You certainly do not need the gloves or the stick.

[@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202]

the gloves are to help with grip of reins and also if a horse does infact pull on you..like my mare does...then it prevents blisters to appear. and as for the whip, a whip is not used for when a horse does some thing wrong it is used as a extension of the hand. such as if you need a horse to move a leg but he or she wont listen to leg you can tap with the white on what leg you want move and the horse will respond. such as if you would push the horse over if you were in the tack or wash stall.

[@sonseere10]

If you have good mutual respectful communication with the horse, you will not need gloves.

[@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202]

actually, some people that have that, sometimes ride horses that like to pull even if they have that. Such as my mare, when I wear gloves and when I dont, there is no difference between communication. BUT, if she pulls on me my gloves dont let it slide or rub against my hand, which leaves marks if you do not wear them.

[@robertmerriweather1079]

Good video

[@cha486]

Hi, my names Charlotte and I've been learning about natural horsemanship for 3 years now. I've attended the workshops of people in Perth who study to Parelli method but everyone has their own style and progression of training. Your videos really inspired me to start working with my young arabian the way you do with your warmbloods. I was wondering if you ever do workshops and if so, what part of Australia are you in? Learning from a video is great but i know its even better in person.

[@a.anthonycapoccia6102]

👍🏼

[@Arborwaychet]

Much of this was coined by Ray Hunt ... however he was dealing with genuinely unridden and often unhandled stock ... he also used a pivotal technique with the horse 'coming out' to him which allowed the horse to work in a yielding way. You display an array of pre first ride techniques, but on a horse who is plainly bomb proof. Have a look at David Lee Archer and endless others who show these techniques on horses that really need them.

[@azakanaka]

Love it ;)

[@carolmurray3869]

all is great

[@marktimber4893]

wat breed is this horse ??? looks amazing

[@tinisijtsma]

tout est super comme il vaut!

[@jozefivanov600]

Holy crap that horse is tall

[@yvonnefield9812]

Very helpful video but where is your helmet?!

[@jaydentoney363]

Yvonne Field - helmets are a false sense of security. If you feel you need a helmet, you have no business riding that particular horse.

[@Wavecattt]

This is not natural!!Don´t use a saddle or bit!!!! the horse is not youre slave, you need to became one whit the horse understand his personality look further than riding , there is more a horse can share with you if you just pay attention and listen to the horse. it is wonderfull like swimming with dolphins ^^

[@FiveacreFilms]

But of course, you only need connect to the animal via your neural queue and you're good to go.

[@LucyHeartfiliaasdfghj]

+JustBeawierd Angell I agree not to use a bit, but riding without saddle for too long is bad for your horses back because your weight is on a single point of the horse's spine

[@sonseere10]

+Frisk Dreemurr Correct.

[@macobats]

You should always use a saddle if you're going to ride. You may like it but the horse does not. A correctly fitted saddle has space between the hoses spine and saddle and distributes your weight. Horses spines are sensitive and it has been learned that they can start to feel discomfort within five minutes of a rider on their backs, even worse bareback. Although they are big, horses are physically and physiologically fragile...We weren't meant to be on their backs. Learn more from Alexander Nevzarov and Klaus Hempling.

[@Wavecattt]

Priscilla Oneil there is no correct saddle!!the best thing you could do for the horse is not to ride it! Like i said before, an animal is not there to serve us! There are a lots of experiments about the saddle and the back of the horse and if you want to learn more about it watch for example path of the horse and do some real research. Not the research you want to hear!! Get you fat ass of the horse!! You have 2 legs walk!!

[@minihorselover001]

This isn't natural, you're using a bit!

[@ssrlm1998]

when does she use a bit?

[@minihorselover001]

After 56:00 you can see it if you look closely. Also notice he starts tossing his head and chewing on the bit not soon after.

[@ssrlm1998]

oh I didn't get that far, thanks for pointing it out, and I agree its not natural, and why put a bit in his mouth if she did all the other excersises bitless?

[@ssrlm1998]

***** I see your point and respect, I know that there are people out there who use the bit properly but I personally don't like to use it in any situation

[@minihorselover001]

***** Bits are bad, ALL of them are bad and there's no way to use them effectively unless your mission is to get control through pain! They work against a horses entire system and screw up his breathing and digestion. The horse is chewing on the bit and tossing his head because he's in pain. Horses don't scream or whine like dogs and cats when they are in pain, they give off small physical signs that escalate as the pain increases. The reason why he doesn't toss his head or chew in a halter is because it doesn't hurt.

[@KJMudge]

You must be a good guy your name is Mudge like my hubby 😊

[@Fuzzybudget]

Through the first part of the video, you are speaking as if this is a horse that hasn't been ridden yet, but he's obviously not a green horse. How long have you been riding/training him? Give people an idea of how long it takes to get a horse to this level.

[@hgarcia8339]

so your telling me, every time you go ride your horse you go through this bullshit? yea right

[@juliettegomez3981]

What kind of horse do you have?

[@bartnannery9697]

Where is the impulsion?

[@minimeandme9692]

Are you realy doing this everytime you are going on a ride?

[@mnunan]

1. I don't think this is very natural, 2. your horse is like 18hh holy crap gorgeous

[@Drawcandy]

It's called natural because you use the horse's natural instincts and understand what they would do in situations if they were in the wild to train them.

[@lorrainex3913]

what kind of horse is he

[@shyem5308]

,,naturally"

[@andersnorlin2303]

Hello my name is Anders and i vant to Buy the chaps of you

[@gianabear2681]

All was going well... until she decides he needs a bit in his mouth...smh >=|

[@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202]

actually what she did was stretching the neck out and making sure he was supple. when a rider gently moves th head closer to their foot on one side it teaches them to give and be supple. and infact. horses in the wild do this movement quite often on their own. and they do it as a stretch,or to itch, or to look at something behind them.

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202 that's great but not what the comment was about. You can achieve collection without a bit, bits are a cheat through the means of pain.

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

Why just why, there are probably more things you would disagre in with tradition training..

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

@@devilssemblance5938 bits can give a good feel to the horse if the horse is very willing to have fun at a higher level of horse riding

[@devilssemblance5938]

@@gunnhildmoan1352 that doesnt negate the fact that it is pain coercion. Yes, bits can be used correctly, but unless you're using something like a mylar or a snaffle it can really fuck a horse up. I've seen first hand the damage of cut tongues and chipped teeth, lips pulled back until they bled. I personally dont use bits except for on one horse, and that's because she has nerve damage in her face and cant handle anything resting on the bridge of her nose. It's not ideal and I would use a hack or rope halter on her if it didnt hurt her. As it stands currently, most horses dont need bits, even in higher level competitions. There have been Olympic jumpers who've gone bitless and been fine and rather stunning. Pain coercion is unnecessary-- and that includes harsher hacks as well. Things can still hurt a horse when they arent in the mouth. There is just no reason to force a horse to do anything when you can get their cooperation through partnership. Tackless dressage is an incredible example of that; teaching a horse to stay collected even without anything on his face is an art form and tackless riding is the highest form of horsemanship. You dont need anything at all when your horse is your partner and friend.

[@fishbubbles9918]

+Kaileu Efraimsen Omg i was thinking the same thing

[@zakmerali6114]

his ears are back and his tail is swiching

[@hors3keep3r9]

It's in the summer there's flys and that's just the natural position for a horses ears if there calm and relaxed

[@zakmerali6114]

My - mhmh then buy fly spray.. i own i horse

[@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202]

not all owners actually use fly spray they dont believe in them.

[@kaitlynmcpherson4007]

,so u know i do ridding like this and i never seen rains like that , wait it that rope i heard somewere that can be danger to u and the horse idk if that is true but come on ppl :(

[@beautifuldancingfreestyle2202]

she is using rope reins. some riders prefer these because they fit in hands better and allow for a better grip.

[@SrujaniShrawneriseup]

You are not using niffles during your coaching and riding session, hardly people are riiding you deminstration. what is the secret about your riding? what is neesed to train hose without sniffles? people say that sniffels are must! Please inligthten me...

[@nat2901]

+Srujani Shrawne You just train horse without a snuffle. It's easy like that. In fact horses are much calmer and willing to work when they don't have painful, chaffing and atrociously-tasting metal in their mouths. you really don't need a bit to train your horse.

[@keithsmith8250]

+Srujani Shrawne behind the safety of gates and fences any thing is possible.. riding bridlless is not that impressive ok .. snaffle bits are for beginners like this woman... she wouldnt know how to use any other bit.. she only knows what she been taught..

[@tinisijtsma]

rien de nouveaux..

[@barbaracollins5605]

Just saw bits and jumps. Nevermind.

[@Lektuerekurs]

A serious question: why does the horse sometimes have his dick out and then it goes back in again? Not trying to be funny, does the horse do it as he likes or is it a reaction to something? Besides that, thanks for uploading the video! I'm just learning to ride a horse (33 year old dude) and the video helps me see someone just interact with a horse nicely and showing some basic movements.

[@artOfSamira]

Nice video! thank you for uploading. Love your horse. I'm doing parelli too and I uploaded a video with my mare, we are working on it with her and my spanish horse, and it's working great. Would be great if you check it out :) take care

[@pernilleaar8558]

His movments are so... ...Dead :(

[@JoyceLeeLifeCoach]

You lost me the moment I saw the electric tape fence... not a safe training environment...

[@stephtoms6444]

The electric is most likely not on so it is safe, it is just a visual barrier.

[@Marijaharitonova]

You are talking about being safe and you are even wearing a helmet?????

[@dmduthoit1337]

When you can ride like that, you don't need one

[@JesusKathrynMiller]

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[@Foxzi_Moto]

this is so fake she is using a bit and a saddle !!!!

[@ikeadogg3106]

i like saddles because they spread out the wieght and not put it on the spine but who the fuck thinks using a bit is right i feel u man

[@Foxzi_Moto]

thanks i think that bits can hurt the horse so i only rid with a soft bit so it dose not hurt my horse

[@Foxzi_Moto]

but my school forces me to at least youse a bit

[@ikeadogg3106]

then leave

[@Foxzi_Moto]

i with but that is the only stable nearby and i cant drive

[@skylergoggin5341]

you aren't even wearing a helmet

[@sonseere10]

+skyler goggin Well that is a whole discussion in itself.

[@nightlizard8595]

skyler goggin so? Natural horsemanship has nothing to do with a helmet. If she doesn't want to wear one, she doesn't have to. Going helmetless actually teaches riders to be more careful and aware, and not as reckless.

[@gunnhildmoan1352]

Who cares about the helmet when you have this?😅

[@chgpchgp]

Your bid is too long.

[@dmduthoit1337]

Think you meant bit, and you must have xray vision to see it in the horses mouth.

[@kenburkham5483]

Offensive? Try riding iron free. Bogus