Horse Training For Control - How To Prevent Bucking, Bolting And Violent Spooking

[@Shadowsphinx]

Two years old?? Isn't it better to wait until they are at least 3 to ride?

[@ltrocha]

In many cases, NO. Here's my video explaining WHY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep_FkKdjm8SXe68

[@Shadowsphinx]

@@ltrocha Gotcha. How do you know if bucking is due to something else like hoof issues or an issue that a chiro needs to fix? I got on a friends horse that hasn't been ridden since spring. He is 17 and I trotted him around after we worked him a bit, and he seems to not like that and bucked me off... and I didn't catch it in time because he's so bouncy when you ride him, I thought I was just still bouncing on a trot but it turned in to a bucking off. We got back on and finished the ride and he didn't do it anymore. I kept him in check and didn't let him trot again. Just kept him in a trot.

[@ltrocha]

@@Shadowsphinx You can have a vet check him out. Or an equine chiropractor. But more than likely he was simply too fresh because of not being ridden for a long time.

[@Shadowsphinx]

@@ltrocha That's what I figured. I'm getting with her tomorrow and we're going to do more ground work and then a little riding after. I'm thinking he was just seeing what he could get away with. She said he's never ever bucked anyone off before so I was probably asking way too much of him before he was ready lol, and he had a special way of telling me that.

[@JoanEllis-g4h]

You never stop learning.

[@robertonoyola314]

Agree on never letting a horse know they can buck.

[@VictoriaAllred]

My trainer never told me about keeping them moving while you do it. This helps SO MUCH!

[@TracieWALTON-io1rz]

This is so true. It is helping to keep me in the saddle on both my 2 yo filly and 3 yo mare. Thank you for a tip that seems so basic and simple but is the most important thing to teach eve

[@lisaweinberger4197]

My 4 y.o. bolts periodically. When she does her head is up, and her neck and jaw are really stiff. I started riding her with a training fork as it helps give me more control over her head but now after watching your video I realize I am using it as a band-aid and not actually correcting the behavior of not giving to the bit when asked. Thank you for this excellent video. I am definitely going to put your technique to practice on my mare!

[@camillehank7617]

That horse looks exactly like my horse thelma....thelma is 5 and needs tuneing up shes been sitting 2 yrs after her training 😥she is a hancock filly very stubborn. I will be starting her once the weather stays steady...this video is very helpful ty larry

[@CACOOK-fk1rc]

Thank you for sharing your expertise with us all! So nice to learn and apply what we can to our own horses. I am thankful for this!

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, C. A.

[@ac12201]

Thank you. Always providing amazing information.

[@seneynah]

I learned the same in a dressage clinic man he bumped hard until the horse listened. It seem so harsh, but it was so effective. I’ve been doing this with my gelding who likes to walk off before I get on his back when he tries to take a step before I ask him to. I give him three hard bumps on the reins, he learns real quick to stand quiet. The key is consistency. Don’t allow them to creep ahead. Stay aware and bump every creep! Mind you this is in a Snaffle bit. There’s no way you need to be doing this in a curb a horse should be beyond any of these issues before you put them in any kind of leverage bit.

[@judir9159]

Easy to understand and follow the whys, reasons and responses.

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Judi

[@rockinuranch8734]

Love watching and listening. Currently have a lil mare that was started by someone else and is super smart but unfortunately she picks and chooses when she bucks right after saddling. Her outbursts are getting shorter but I have yet to find a cause or cure to them. I believe she is so smart she has figured out in the past she can throw these tantrums and get out of it, my fix has been to make her work harder and persist until she gives the desired response which then she is rewarded. She is the most frustrating puzzle I have come upon yet.

[@ltrocha]

Sometimes making a horse do hard work for bad behavior isn't enough. Stronger disciple may be necessary.

[@horsymandias-ur]

Coming back a year later after you made your comment. Have you had any luck?

[@rockinuranch8734]

@@horsymandias-ur - we worked her through to the end of her 90 days but the owners wanted to take and use her as a broodmare. Advised against but ultimately the decision was not mine.

[@ChipSpencer123]

Thanks for the basic principles

[@bellasue02]

I needed this. I'm about to bring home an older horse that bucked from a trainer. At least she hasn't bucked in awhile

[@paulparker3259]

Nice demonstration. Very informative. Thanks

[@cowboycowboy149]

I like the way you were training

[@JoeV-nq9ez]

Hello, good video, I liked & subscribed. I do have a question. I just got a horse, a 15 year old Tennessee walker gelding, a good calm horse. Having the strangest problem. I saddle him up on my property here in Tennessee, I can ride him as far as I want, could be a hundred yards could be a mile, he will keep going, will stop when i ask. The problem is when I try to turn him back he don't want to go. He gives me a hard time, we argue in circles, he puts his head down, bends his neck back & sometimes backs up, he just won't go forward. He will argue for an hour like this instead of just going forward. I resorted to climbing down & walking him home where on the walk he is a perfect gentleman. Someone suggested spurs or a riding crop, what are your thoughts on this?

[@dannybourke9526]

Very clear and good information

[@SD_Canary_Corner]

Great little session; well done Sir!👌🏼

[@capricemanos9742]

Very good info, you always have very informational videos that work. Thank you Larry

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Caprice

[@sibylday]

So nice to see the young filly stand calmly.

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Sibyl. Yes, she turned out to be a good horse

[@passionatehorsemanship3334]

Nice work! I'm saving this one

[@ltrocha]

Thanks

[@katielevens5692]

Great videos Larry

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Katie

[@talonhatch9342]

Loved this video

[@enzomahalo2433]

Great information! Thx Larry

[@sarahpanzarea5840]

I liked this video! Grazie :) Here in Italy we've very good trainers (especially in the north), but also so many quacks! So I constantly look for confirmations of what I'm learning. I like your channel! Thanks and... Come on Andrea Fappani! 😁

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Sarah. Yes, Italy has some very good horse trainers.

[@melanie_van_rensburg]

Totally agree with the flexing to the side works every time I try to get controle. Just one question , the horse im training now are some days good and some days just want to buck and bolt.. why would that be?

[@ltrocha]

Either you haven't made the consequences for being bad uncomfortable enough to motivate him to be good... or this is just one of those erratic horses.

[@melanie_van_rensburg]

@@ltrocha thanks for replying ! What do you mean by the consequences?

[@nightbeast8959]

So helpful

[@shadowdancer1412]

Love this video! I am starting a Percheron for trail riding soon. She’s still a baby. I want her to be really light due to her size. Thank you so much. ❤️😀

[@ltrocha]

Good luck with your baby

[@shadowdancer1412]

@@ltrocha Thank you !

[@talonhatch9342]

Very good advice.

[@CarlosRuiz-yy8et]

Great video

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Carlos. Glad you like it.

[@PONYHEAVEN]

Gold video.

[@camillehank7617]

Wish i could send my horse to you .your very soft and kind in your way of training

[@ltrocha]

Hi Camille, you are welcome to send your horse. www.horsetrainingvideos.com/horsetraining-timeframe.htm

[@angelinacalmelat9914]

How do you get them ready/ how do you know when they are ready?

[@ltrocha]

That's too much to cover in a simple comment. You need to get a detailed training course.

[@bartender4877]

I started riding my icelandic stallion at 5 years old😅 a horse imho has to know The horse abc before The riding abc. Hé went Off at 1 And was on a nature reservation with other Stallons for 4 years only The ferrier went every now and then to look at their hoeves but thats it. This was in The Netherlands so yeah something happens when a horse get time to naturel And grow up. The cold winters did hij good And hè was real tough

[@Justagirlygirl32]

Thank you sir for that video

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you 😊

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Meri

[@Alex-horsman]

Does a young horse need special exercises to make its back stronger to have a rider on? Thanks

[@ltrocha]

No. When a colt is started under saddle, the rides are very short and the horse's back will gradually get stronger as time goes on.

[@Alex-horsman]

@@ltrocha Thank you for your answer!

[@hansmeier5536]

Des, read Antony Paalman, Training for jumping. Applies for all equine disciplines.

[@chantelbelfour7317]

So I do have a question in regards to giving the head. My mare has been started for about 9 months. She does give her head when riding and on the ground, but when I go to bridle her 90% of the time she turns her head the other way which then I grab and pull her head inwards to me a few times before bridling to know she needs to which she takes the bridle after no problem. This was never like this until a couple months ago, so it's something I've never had to come across since I started. I am wondering if you have any tips on how I can correct that? I really liked your video and the information given. Thank you for taking the time to do videos!

[@ltrocha]

There are two videos on my channel that answer your question. One video is about how to bridle the horse correctly. The other is about teaching the horse to lower and position his head for bridling.

[@chantelbelfour7317]

@@ltrocha Great thank you! I will take a look :)

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Nice results for an ex-bucking mare, the concept is that the back track follows the front track while walking, NOT like pivoting, like in the spin, right?... Merry Christmas and a wonderful New year for you and your loved ones Boss, sincerily, mucho to thank to you

[@ltrocha]

The hind track following in-line with the front track creates a good foundation for advancing to the spin... The spin is simply the smallest circle a horse can do. If they can't walk a correct circle, they won't spin correctly either.

[@PONYHEAVEN]

Sooooo cool.

[@MtnRose]

I don't know where to put this but if anyone has an answer let me know. its a long story but I need help. There is a horse that I am asked to ride by the owner, as he is very old, around 60-70 and he has 3 horses ages ranging 17-30 years old. he wants them to be ridden and in a sense, worked on so they are less fat. I am not a very experienced rider, I did have advanced riding lessons in western, to where I know basic riding but that varies on everyone's skill level and we haven't been taught on behavior issues and corrections outside of riding and barrels. I can't seem to figure out how to fix an issue with the owners horses I am having to confront, apparently they haven't been ridden for a couple months but are really gentle fellas, we have ridden them about 4 times on trails on the owners property. the horse I assigned myself is not confident outside the pasture, gets nervous from deer and decides to run home. when the horses are they try to canter or do anything to get back to the barn, I don't know how to solve this as the horse I am with, is willing to walk backwards to the barn, or canter, and I just can't keep him from speeding his way home, I feel that these horses haven't been ridden in so long they don't respect my authority, lack manners in riding, and or its just me not understanding the horses... I don't have an exact answer on what to do, if you know how to fix this I need some help please, I'm only a 13 year old equestrian, so finding answers is hard. :")

[@ltrocha]

At the end of your comment you say it's difficult to find the answers you need... No it's not! My website offers proven solutions to just about any problem. Until you have an equine education, you are playing a dangerous game.

[@MtnRose]

@@ltrocha I will be sure to check it out then, although I don't know what to call the behavior I will check out all possible options. thanks.

[@trinitymehlhaff3048]

i have a horse that rears when i try and take his head away, so i turn him and he goes up. how do i fix that?

[@ltrocha]

Your horse is not supple enough. Get this: online.horsetrainingvideos.com/lope-slow-with-control/

[@lareemcra347]

I have been using a German martingale since the 1970's. Most people ask me what is that piece of garbage for? I prefer it to the running martingale or a tie down. I've had horses bloody my nose with the top of their head just like ol' Bodacious did to the bull riders.

[@josefgross1493]

Go Larry 😂

[@TracieWALTON-io1rz]

Every colt.

[@desireeelmendorf4938]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@belindabetz9994]

Probably because she’s a baby. They shouldn’t be carrying any more than 15% (new vet facts) of their weight and what length of time is a lesson?

[@ltrocha]

In the vast majority of cases, vets are less than an accurate source of information. To this day, after using many of the best vets in the U.S., there is not one I would take as the gospel. In my program, the "concentrated" training only lasts 15 to 20 minutes in 3 to 5 minute segments..

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

Thank you!