Horse Takes Over when Riding

In this video I work with a horse that has steering problems.
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[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

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[@Jennynewton3129]

Saw how the owner was holding her reins and her whole body Language …. She’s seems she’s the beginner that needs lessons.

[@lazygardens]

Green horse and beginning rider seldom works well.

[@andsuddenly4252]

Excellent eye.

[@southernforestgypsy]

It's usually the human who's at fault.

[@andsuddenly4252]

@@southernforestgypsy agree completely and even when the rider’s ego can’t accept that it’s their fault and still blame the horse, it’s only the human(s) that are responsible for changing it.

[@janemillerick9614]

.. not to mention did they check out the tack she was using (aside from her inexperience with rein/ reining.)

[@stolensilver6963]

The reason a beginner should never get a young, green, horse. The blind leading the blind.

[@anne-grethemichaelsen5789]

What a wonderful horse, he is so great! The horse was not trying to take control, he was confused because of lack of riding skills from the rider. Owner: please please take riding-lessons!!

[@lisaleigh3378]

She can’t actually ride. That’s the problem, it’s not rocket science. It’s her that needs the work, not the horse.

[@azpcox]

It’s always astonishing how much better a horse is after Ryan takes the reigns, literally. The horse says, “Oh, THAT’S what you want me to do. Why didn’t she ask me to do it like that. Of course I’ll do that.” Rider and horse both needed some education. Thanks the the great video!

[@annemariesimeone6222]

You do realize if you are the least bit nervous the horse can feel it. Always remember a horse can feel when a fly lands on them, if you are tense they feel it. I trained horses, did ground work, then when on, because of the no fear factor, some will always test you, but as he explains let them think that is what you want but when you want to go left, use your legs to push them also. You must learn to control at a walk prior to trotting. I explain to riders, always buy experience broke horse, otherwise you will pay 2 times as much with you learning and the horse learning as the lessons add up $$ fast but the improvement is slow on yourself and the horse.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

*reins

[@wc3624]

Bless that sweet horse. He was not the problem.

[@knightsjourney]

This was lovely to watch. The horse looked so much happier being given clear, direct, and fair communication. What a great teacher keeping things simple and achievable for both the horse and rider.

[@paulafisherraines6863]

As an old retired horse trainer myself and I can not emphasize this enough is that 95% of a horses problems are rider caused/error

[@KLO_Barrelracing]

Completely agree but also the other 3-2% would be a medical iussue and the rest a green horse or one taught very bad habits by bad owners that go back to the humans

[@AngelCatBaby]

Definitely agree, and including myself when I was first learning riding techniques. It was Tony, an Arab/Morgan cross, which taught me more than any other horse I had ridden. I actually listened to his training abilities, as was his way of going, that showed me more on soft touches than anything else and how to communicate with them. He was an incredible, intelligent and amazing horse….I loved him a lot. He wasn’t mine but I sure wish I could have owned him. We bonded and connected, what else can I say. His training was very impressive and I still think of him often. I truly miss him. Another horse was Dixie, a draft type mare, she was another horse that helped me with my riding abilities, all the time being bareback on her, the girth on a normal saddle couldn’t fit around her belly, plus she was pregnant and going to have a foal soon. We bonded and connected in the same manner. May both rest in God’s eternal heavenly hands forever. 👍❤️🙏🏼👍❤️🙏🏼🐴

[@payne7028]

… Im a diesel mechanic and professional driver. It is the same here… 95% driver error. Funny how most things are relative.

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I’ve been around horses for years, and every yard is full of ‘experts’ who give advice, who are all doing the wrong thing. I’ve been working through your videos and I’m so impressed with your principles and techniques. Best on the planet bro! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯

[@talonhatch9342]

This poor girl needs a beginner horse and take lessons

[@TheOnlooker65]

How different Western riding is. She did seem very inexperienced for someone who said she had had several horses. The teacher seemed good and certainly made that nice horse happier.

[@pambennett7286]

First thing noticeable about this owner/rider is how she held her reins and her whole body posture and language. Appears to have very limited experience and knowledge as a rider. A green horse with a very green rider. Hope she takes up some consistent riding lessons. This horse needs someone to help it learn and this owner is not the one to do it at this point without outside help.

[@Tam-Solo70]

What a gentle, kind, willing horse.

[@ewa5803]

Omg I am watching from Europe. You give fantastic common sense instruction. I have been riding for twenty something years and I never heard such tips. Using the wall foe learning to stop - so simple and genious!!!

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

Fixing people to fix the horse. I have the same mentality that it must be my horse and not what I'm doing. Nice to see both horse and rider feeling like they both got a win.

[@emk7132]

Ryan makes it look so easy and obvious but for most of us… we’re glad there are Ryans to learn from!!

[@lesleyhiddins2067]

Hope this rider follows Ryan's training. Horse gone from a tight back (heading for problems) to loosening the frame, swinging the tail and relaxing movement. Good video

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

Nice to see the horse lose his brace and relax. Good progress in one session!

[@octoberjubilee9866]

This person may be able to benefit with some balanced riding, like some basic skills in dressage. Things like sitting deep in the saddle and learning about bending and counter bending may help alot and can transition into other areas of discipline.

[@budnspud]

A lovely horse who came along quickly. The owners hands were looking better in the 2nd part.

[@debbieherring2644]

What a beautiful horse! I saw the Patreon version of this training session and was very impressed with the progress you made with him. Great job!

[@michelleford7392]

So excellent! His conformation actually looks better after you riding him correctly for 6 minutes!!

[@bitbybitfarmseast3085]

So smooth, informative, and kind, Your skill shows up the minute you touch the horse. Nice pretty horse. All the best to the horse and rider.

[@user-mb1hg4qu9f]

Green horse and green rider. Almost always means some level of trouble. Both of 'em need lessons!

[@KingsMom831]

He’s one of those new “self driving” “eco” vehicles😂

[@user-jwill]

The best concept was the holding with equal pressure instead of pulling until they soften technique. I love the refinement there. 🙌

[@rainers.9322]

Hi Ryan, i really like your videos. You're explaining really good and everyone can follow your ideas easily. Please go on, making this nice videos. It's really nice to see how you handle even the real difficult horses. Best wishes from Germany.

[@teri6193]

This is great Ryan. Thank you so much. Too often it's easy to over correct a behavior, causing the horse to resist more and then chaos issues. You're awesome!

[@stephengunterdc9651]

The approach being demonstrated, that of encouraging the horse to go MORE in the direction that they initiate and allowing them to fully get into whatever it was they intended, is the same approach that I use when training human muscles to behave differently. Muscle behavior is predominantly controlled by unconscious signals, more than directed thought; a lot like horses and small children! Best to you for your incredibly thorough and kind approach to education and training.

[@user-tv9qw5bf7y]

Also… because of her inexperience as a rider, probably has no idea about using her seat to slow or stop

[@OwnerofHorses]

How do you know she is inexperienced?

[@fqlsegcd]

@@OwnerofHorsesno offense but it’s obvious. her rising trot needs work with her hands, it’s mostly her riding that taught the horse to do what it’s doing.

[@jeanedevries1]

@@OwnerofHorsesShe has no idea of what to do with her reins. She has no idea how her focus affects where her horse goes…I.e, look where YOU want to go, not where he’s headed, not down… several other things

[@Flappie82]

Or to use her seat and legs to help with turning. Everything screams: needs more riding lessons. She should not train a young horse.

[@erinb58]

I didn’t realize there was so much to riding a horse. Ty

[@boopbooperson1654]

Love seeing all these people raising their low self esteem by ragging/berating on a beginner as if shes supposed to magically know how to ride. We all started somewhere, and Ryan is teaching her where to start. Go get a hobby. Fix your own horse's issues, get out of the comments. Oh wait, most of you don't own horses... or self esteem.

[@leahmellor3015]

I live in the uk 🇬🇧 and I ride western self taught and you just explained neck reining in the most simple way thank you now I get it lol 😂 beautiful horse ❤

[@KingsMom831]

Horse with “autopilot” 😆 Thanks for another awesome video!

[@user-tv9qw5bf7y]

Did a good job Ryan … the lass is obviously very inexperienced and I suspect has no idea of the difference between hold and pull, and also indirect and direct. Would you explain and and let her feel the difference on the ground before letting her ride

[@lyndsayhammond6884]

What a smart technique!

[@donnac.1609]

Good job! Nice horse with potential! Owner and rider need some coaching to help them become a team. Once there is some experience and training, they should do fine!!

[@nelltaylor8171]

Great video and good for the owner to ask for help. I hope the owner continues with Ryan or finds another good trainer. I think it would massively help the owner to have some lessons on an established horse and in the UK, where the rider’s seat and balance needs work, we would do a lot of work without stirrups, this helps massively in being able to sit to the trot much more softly and not be bouncing around (which in itself, apart from not being great for the horse, being unbalanced in the trot can actually make the rider more nervous, as they feel they’re going to fall off). Would love to see an update video in a few months of work to see where they’re both at. ❤️

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Agreed. The benefits of riding without stirrups cannot be overstated enough. I take it a step further where student starts out bareback. I also like to have them ride without reins. Horse on lunge line of course. I have the student hold arms in both riding position and out to their side. When they're really scared or unbalanced they can grab mane or loop on bareback pad. Then we progress to riding independently with soft reins attached to a rope halter, still bareback in a round pen/small arena. Really teaches independent seat quickly. I've found that students will try to balance with reins that's why I take them off at first. It really helps learn to use weight shift. I use halter at first because the horse shouldn't have to put up with heavy hands and a bit. It's my opinion that the bit yanking is one of main reasons lesson horses start protesting.

[@catherinee.millard1831]

Beautiful horse!

[@AngelCatBaby]

I love this channel, and even though I can’t ride anymore, due health issues, I’m learning more on how to handle horses when being around them as well. Thank you for sharing this. I wish I had someone helping me when I was a teenager and learning things on my own, it would have been better to have had a teacher who understood both the horse and I, and to have given me some good guidance, lessons and direction with horses and their behaviors, such as what happened here. 👍❤️🙏🏼🐎

[@sheilasmith1109]

I often use this technique but I describe it as "Letting the horse THINK it's THEIR IDEA!". It's great!!

[@jen9283]

I’ve been watching your videos for a short time now and I must say, I am in awe with how much you know and are experienced with. I’m curious about where your knowledge came from and your history. I’m very envious and wish I knew as much as you! Your horsemanship is very incredible. But that’s an understatement of course ❤

[@trickedouttech321]

okay, in the first 14 seconds, I could tell her riding skills were low. there is nothing wrong with that we all start somewhere. But The horse is not the problem here not even a little. This is all rider, is the problem, if I were Ryan I would have to take a riding lesson from someone who talks very little but shows a lot. if you get my point. her hands are terrible he did get a little better by mimicking Ryan, that is how we learn, but I would recommend she get some lessons from an oldtimer that is slow and smooth.

[@stevieeliot3788]

This video is helpful! My horse can steer alright at the walk/trot but I’ve been looking for a solution for the bracing against the bit. Very simple and straight forward. I’m also going to try the neck rein before direct rein and utilizing the wall when we practice our turns too! Thanks!

[@Naturalhorserider1]

Very nice! You have a naturally soft demeanor with horses. I'm very impressed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@dawnstoker2258]

I really enjoyed watching this whole process. From the before with Dawson's owner where she demonstrated the struggles whe was having, to where Ryan did groundwork (very important) and showed the techniques he was describing to when the owner got back on and showed improvement already. I ride a lot of lesson horses who are often stubborn and become a bit numb to aids because so many different people ride them. I'm going to apply these techniques and see what responses i get. Thank you, Ryan!!

[@equiperium]

It is always so interesting to see your vids! Very nice to add to my training sessions!

[@josephtilseth5002]

I found this lesson very helpful Ryan, thank you!

[@My1775-movies]

Great video. Beautiful horse. This was an excellent 1st training video.

[@paulafisherraines6863]

Takes finesse to achieve a headset on your mount, hours of consistent basics to lay that foundation for the rest of your horses life, it’s time well spent that neither of you will forget

[@berthageorge2627]

❤️ The art and control of riding a horse , perfectly done and explained.👏👏👏👏👏 😊 Beautiful Palomino....❣️

[@jeanedevries1]

Nice comment, but this is a Paint horse😊

[@wdorn1]

The horse is a paint mustang.

[@Jediknightofthewest]

While the horse needs to brush up, the rider is the one that needs lessons. She’s confusing the poor horse like crazy .

[@jenniferthompson4130]

Green horse and Green rider is a very common situation and so dangerous

[@junipersue]

She just needs to ask him better. Nice horse.

[@kjam360]

Nice looking Mustang. They are smart horses. I love painted Mustang's, I grew up around one when I was a youngster! He was highly intelligent and he loved kids, his name was Candy. He loved candy, he was black and white. He looked just like the horse in this video, but he was black and white! Just like the one Michael Landon (little Joe Cartwright) rode in Bonanza! They are beautiful animals.

[@Cathan1856]

Thanks for the video, great tips. You helped her so much.

[@valeriehudson7276]

Ryan really good advice - - no battle just opportunities to redirect to a new direction . . I do circles if they gain too much momentum. thanks love watching

[@ginnymurray5815]

Amazing horse work. Great video. Txs

[@bbsmumma8630]

Horse knows exactly what he is doing, rider? Not so much. Well ridden ryan 😀

[@ewa5803]

Fantastic psychology and tips for rider

[@chrisp7548]

Great job!!

[@kathydiltz148]

I would like to see Ryan suggest that more beginner riders take lessons to build and improve their skills first. It’s not always the horses fault. The horse was just confused by lack of experience and riding skills of the owner.

[@DeputyRogers]

Great pointers. Thank you.

[@mysterydiaz5302]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@melaniehellum1281]

Seems like a sweet horse I like him.

[@PONYHEAVEN]

Really cool and crucial content.

[@JimGreendykPerformanceHorses]

Really good video

[@judygustafson5846]

Wow! Very cool!

[@Mrinthewind]

Good job

[@ATBarrelRacing]

I’d love to ride that colt/gelding, he seems like an awesome lil dude.

[@JazmineRose.]

The hands, rein position, body language...I literally face palmed. Why do people at this level even own horses? Bless this horse.

[@maplewoodfarm7096]

Don't be so rude. She is trying and has gone to the right place for help. A little positive encouragement can be of great help.

[@asad4uable1]

Good and helpful video Smoth practice My one is young he is just running the age on 16 months

[@susanhamill1791]

She just needs to learn how to ride. He knows she is clueless and he's taking advantage.

[@TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff]

fantastic results! kudos to you Ryan :) .... that horse's eyes and chewing aggressively nonstop at his bit, i was like uh oh , we have some trouble here lol. by the end the horse was no longer chewing aggressively at his bit tho his eyes were still intense his eyes were at least focused in thought now on his rider rather than himself.

[@ArabellaStarr]

Excellent 😊😊😊

[@shannontownsend5349]

I love your work. As a coach, she needs to see a demo and then she needs to practice and then to apply and that could be a good addition to the video. Helping people make corrections in situ is the challenge and correcting that is key. They won’t know how to use their seat. That needs to be described (what sit means in terms of change to her hip position, weight, etc. and then practiced with your correction. My experience is that rider at that level will still not be able to do half of what you described because they don’t have the muscle memory.

[@cassidyboesen6178]

That bit is too big as well. As you saw from the beginning of the video, the horse was playing with his bit like it was too low in his mouth or too big, another thing is when he refuses to turn right, you can see the mouthpiece is mostly out. It also looks like Myler bit as well but not sure. Myler bits are measured differently than regular bits.

[@scottnorris8571]

If it knows what to do, let it lead !

[@johnjacobs4207]

It's going to be hard for this girl to here but that horse has a long U neck which is why his neck is flopping around. I know you can see this Ryan but explain it to her so she will know she is not the only problem. Next he has more whoa than go and that makes it hard for him to get up it the bit. I didn't hear any thing about the principle of bend and that is the basis of all teaching. Remember Clinton says the key to vertical flexion is lateral flexion. So she needs to practice one rein stops. One time Pat Parelli cut one rein off to get the point over to the woman that had a closed mind about the principle of bend.

[@anneflynn9614]

She needs to keep taking lessons.

[@jennyrosd2003]

She will learn how to handle her reins and body and he will start to understand her cues. This is the best kind cuz they will learn together.

[@Mrbud10000]

Heres me who would like a horse, but has never heard of a horse stopping on a seat and having a mild panic attack 😂

[@savadove]

0:50 I'm not trying to hate because I like the way this guy teaches both the owner and the animal, but I can already tell the issue lol

[@annemariesimeone6222]

You do realize if you are the least bit nervous the horse can feel it. Always remember a horse can feel when a fly lands on them, if you are tense they feel it. I trained horses, did ground work, then when on, because of the no fear factor, some will always test you, but as he explains let them think that is what you want but when you want to go left, use your legs to push them also. You must learn to control at a walk prior to trotting. I explain to riders, always buy experience broke horse, otherwise you will pay 2 times as much with you learning and the horse learning as the lessons add up $$ fast but the improvement is slow on yourself and the horse.

[@saltwaterpurl]

3:05 Mommy, save me! This guy knows what he is doing and is gettting his way!

[@chivasmom2024]

Rider needs lessons. Horse appears willing and kind. My only question is, what is making that clicking sound as he is trotting? Is it a piece of equipment or joint/tendon issue? This rider needs to work with a knowledgeable instructor and have a comprehensive vet check if that clicking is coming from the horse and not the equipment/tack.

[@charliewhon6548]

I am a riding instructor, and even my well trained horses will start to try and take over control like this if my beginner riders aren’t able to ride with a soft feel. Unintentional rider errors are just as uncomfortable for the horse as intentional, and once they get tired of the repetitive heavy hands, unbalanced seat, bracing joints, lack of focus, they will start trying the same things this green horse is doing, and ACTING like they don’t know.

[@debrahenderson6381]

Always amazes me how critical and judgmental some of the comments are. She is there asking for and getting help. Criticism might be warranted if she was continuing to ride the horse as she was without seeking help. Hopefully, they can learn and grow together. Everyone is an expert...😢

[@kibeast]

I bet when he told her to go ahead and trot he instantly thought holy crap STOP! She was like a sack of potatoes flopping in the saddle, unfortunately. Poor horse!

[@cocomurray9123]

People need to take lessons before buying a horse....no brainer😂😂😂❤

[@catwoman2596]

It seems like her saddle is too far back or something...???

[@beckyaasen5232]

So many professionals commenting 😂😂😂

[@kimdavis2508]

Looks like she is riding lil to far forward and on her crouch. Hands to high and elbows flapping around. Sit down and back keep those elbows down. I would also teach her half hault.

[@Bushpony]

So did anyone notice the edit from him with the horse to her on the horse? I’ll just bet he helped her with her hands and overall rider stuff but felt that wasn’t part of this video.

[@arlakauffman4015]

❤❤❤❤

[@TopHatTack]

That horse is so sick of being ridden with such disrespect. And there are so many compensation muscle and stiffness. Doesn't even have an even stride

[@geode_rocks]

Teach her how to hold her arms, and not bend her elbow. And eyes up. You too eyes up lol

[@laraemitchell9064]

And heels down. Foot not so far into the stirrups.

[@megrave1]

First of all, I hope she's taking lessons because it looks like she has no idea what she is doing. The horse is fine.

[@tropicaoptica]

Your body can produce all those things. But if one has a deficiency from say antibiotics, supplements or meat may benefit. I had low iron which is why I started eating meat again initially. And it raised my levels none after a year. Exact same level. So some things even though they contain them, or higher levels, still can’t be absorbed. Also, when I did a full on fruit based and low oxalate greens diet, was eating 30-40g protein a day, I was building strength and muscle and healed all kinds of health issues and cleared my acne so what’s that all about?

[@valeriehudson7276]

OMG he does not know she is paying the rent