Horses that changed the way I look at things #1 - Sherlock

As many of you know, there have been some shifts in how I am approaching and listening to horses nowadays - this story is of Sherlock, the shutdown reining horse that really got me to think outside of my box.
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[@traceylee8547]

Good Horsemanship is a journey and not a destination, it is a path of discovery because EVERY horse has something to teach

[@gerrymcferret]

Because of Sherlock and the new perspective you gained through working with him, I understood what had happened to my horse (I had shut her down) and was able to sort it out so I am eternally grateful to you for being humble enough to realise you didn't have all the answers, open minded enough to learn new ways of doing things and did not let any ego get in the way of enlightening the rest of us. I salute you and look forward to August 2019 in Scotland where you will see an enormous change in my horse compared to the last time in Yorkshire.

[@timeenuf4200]

Sometimes the greatest moment in our life is when we realize we don't know it all. This knowledge usually comes in the form of tried and true method that didn't work for that one horse. I am so impressed with your humility Warwick and your willingness to stay open to new ways of thinking and working with horses. You are a blessing.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Eileen Schuller ...My take on humility is when one acknowledges one is working with god, rather than trying to be god. When one "reads" a horse correctly, figures what he's thinking, how he feels, what's hurting, or what hurt in his past, the horse god is pleased. When the horse god is pleased, the sky is the limit, anything is possible. Regarding further knowledge, simply ask, and you shall receive. Our students are our greatest teachers.

[@lynettesledge2232]

Horses that have changed the way I look at things, part 1, I-Sherlock. Thank you Kathy McSwain Frick for introducing me and Amora, to Warwick. My shutdown rescue horse and I are on our path of a lifetime partnership. Warwick you have reaffirmed my approach to horsemanship based on my work with mindfulness in the mental health field. Go Team Schiller! congrats on 2M. #journeyon20

[@lindog51]

I totally changed my training methods and my interpretation of animals and their issues after 20 years as a professional trainer. It's very exciting to open up to something new, to walk down a different path. Have fun on your journey, you will be able to help so many people, and open so many minds.

[@BoldEquine]

Watching him be so playful there made me suddenly have some dust or something in my eye 💕

[@bonananaa4611]

1:35 Hahaha >__

[@jacqui9113]

If I could have ' loved' this video instead of just ' liked' I would have done so!

[@deborahferris2180]

Jacqui me too!

[@slimsqueak]

I remember this alteration in your training path vividly. Instead of supplying simple easy to understand steps, remedies for training, suddenly you were questioning, searching, exploring. At first I floundered and was confused. After some time, similarly to you, I started to also seek, observe and open up to the new. My life changed, and the way I see and interact with horses has completely altered, as I continue to on this fascinating #journeyon20. Heart-breathing and simply 'being with' my horses, is my favourite. Thank you Warwick.

[@tjm00000]

Wow I'd really like to know how you managed to break through to this horse, and what this consists of. Your method of training tends to listen to the horse a lot more than most others, so it will be fascinating to see how you take that up another level. I don't understand how people question this, as truly great trainers always say that they never stop learning, and that there is always a horse that does not respond in the same way as all those that have gone before, and truly great people never stop evolving. My respect for you has gone up another notch. You not only know how to do what you do really well, you also know how to explain this in a way that is easy for most of us to understand. My hat's off to you.

[@xSpiderswebx]

I suspect it was the horse breaking through to Warwick, and not the other way around.

[@tjm00000]

@@xSpiderswebx Warwick must have ´done´ something that noone had done before, to make this horse wish to communicate with him, as he says in the video that the horse had basically "shut down" 😊

[@xSpiderswebx]

@@tjm00000 I misunderstood your comment. My apologies. I see you're referring to a connection now, and not a training method.

[@ellieelizabeth5627]

I love this video. As to the art of listening it should be taught from kindergarten through college. Too many times people appear to be listening but they're really not. They're thinking of what to say next instead of listening/digesting what you're saying to them.. And we need to actually listen to our horses. They tell us, in their way, of course, but they communicate with us. We just need to listen. Horses never lie.

[@kathrynwhite8482]

There are people who do not like Appaloosas because they think they are stubborn, when really it is about listening to them. They do not respond well to being told what to do, but if you listen and cooperate with them, they are real gems😊.

[@carolley9705]

There's the same sort of prejudice against Arabians--people think they are crazy, but they're intelligent n get bored quickly.

[@saspinks3001]

Paints suffer the same prejudices. When humans who don't understand horses fail at what THEY want to make happen, they blame the horse. Every single time.

[@heatherking8706]

This is true of Mustangs also

[@peterlovett5841]

When I think back over my time with horses, they have taught me far more about them than I ever taught them. In fact, I doubt I ever taught them anything that they could not already do. First lesson, throw away the watch.

[@moonharp]

Peter Lovett 🏆

[@louisecassidy5991]

Peter Lovett .....you are right about the watch. We need to show the horse we have all the time in the world. He doesn't have a watch, except for the one in his belly which indicates feed time.

[@windrider5845]

Awesome!!! Love to see people learn from their horses! They are wise teachers! I grew up “cowboying “ my horses and had a frustrating horse that eventually taught me! What a wonderful blessing for which I am eternally grateful!

[@malboyce3468]

Brilliant, I look forward to the next chapters.

[@WarwickSchiller]

Thanks Mal

[@Blinks46]

Wayne Dyer was a fantastic gentleman and when he transcended it was a sad day here on earth. I’ve been listening to him for many years and I love the way that he helped me look at life differently. I must be honest with you I love the new you. And to quote this gentle man When you are ready the teacher appears and I feel this is what you have accomplished. Good on you and doesn’t it help with the horse you are on another level.

[@GrainneDhu]

Warwick, I rode hunter/jumpers as a teen but had to quit after my last horse died (at 32--he was a grand old man). My life wasn't right without animals, so I got a dog. And then got into dog training and have spent the last 40+ years training dogs and teaching people how to be happier with their dogs. People ask me variations on "don't you get bored of dogs and the same old problems day after day?" They are missing the point! Sure, maybe the problems are similar or even the same but I am not. I am continually evolving and (I hope) improving as a dog trainer. Tangential thought: your KZbin video on flexing a filly using a single tail hair is one I have referred literally thousands of people to. It is the perfect illustration of how to teach a dog to walk on a loose leash, far better than any of the dog oriented videos out there. A belated thanks!

[@xSpiderswebx]

I can't seem to find that video, GrainneDhu. Could you link me to it? Sounds like an old Vaquero/Californio method. They used to tie hairs to their romel reins. The saying was along the lines of "If you pulled to hard, it broke. If it broke, you pulled too hard."

[@GrainneDhu]

@@xSpiderswebx here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHMlXVrl9WMgqs You're right, it is an old vaquero method. I like watching the filly's face. At first, she's a bit distracted. Still standing there because she's a mannerly girl but not really engaging her brain as the human (Warwick) goes yadda yadda yadda next to her (from the filly's point of view). The first few times she yields to the pressure, it's just a pure accident. And then she starts to realise there is actually something going on, she puts an ear on Warwick and she makes the pointy upper lip of concentration as she tries to figure out just what it is that he wants. It's a video that is so rich in detail, I encourage people to watch it 10x, focusing on a different element each time. Starting in the early 1990s, I made my students attach their leashes to their dog's collars using a loop of cotton sewing thread (not polyester--that stuff is too hard to break). I'd noticed that people's leash handling skills improved easily 1000% when they had to be aware of not breaking that thread. And their training skills improved 3000% when I took away their ability to just physically overpower their dogs. I was thrilled when I found the video because I could point people to it and tell them "see?! I'm not the only crazy trainer out there!" Part of the graduation test for my basic household manners course was to scatter treats all over the floor and have people do walking patterns all over the food. The pass rate was well over 95% and my students were thrilled that their dogs were such geniuses. I didn't tell them that it wasn't the dog, it was that their training and handling skills had improved enough that their dogs could understand what they were wanting.

[@jenniferbartu]

This video was a lifesaver for my mare and me. I didn't know it at the time how much watching this and learning the relationship path would help me. She is very much like Sherlock and without this video I would have read things much different. I have such a good relationship with her and it could have been different, not bad, but I like having a relationship with her more than having a shut down version of her. #journeyon20

[@a24-45]

Warwick, I know next to nothing about horses, but i've watched many of your videos and the result is that I'm now entranced by the possibilities of relationship, of cooperation between animals and humans. I have an observation to make. Probably it's an obvious one for horse people, but i've honestly never noticed this before when watching horse videos. I've always thought of horses' faces as being hard to read (compared to people that is), so I look to horses' body language for how they feel, not so much their face. But THIS horse... his face seems just as expressive as a human face. I've never noticed other horses in videos relating to you (or anyone else) with this kind of expression before. I don't quite know how I am getting the impression that Sherlock cares a lot for you. Well, anyway.... whatever Sherlock is actually feeling and thinking in this video, he must be a VERY special horse.

[@vivianeriesterer4279]

i so admire this ability to change, have the stamina to follow your own intentions to o so....listening without judging, listening without responding as a reaction, but responding out of understanding, compassion and love......thank you for sharing this ....

[@Zen_Viniti]

Absolutely Beautiful. Thank you. Yes ❤.

[@rebeccaferguson7734]

haha, I was about to say congrats to you last year as I saw you make the transition....but now I'll say congrats to Sherlock for getting thru to you! Just remember, there WILL be horses and times that need the old Schiller! You have just acquired a new tool, one of many you need to have on hand at all times. Thanks for all you do!

[@superlativesultan6165]

Horses help us become better people. I love your approach, don't listen to those who don't want to change (:

[@gacrimmins5292]

Marvelous. I've come across just one other in my search for this internal connection with horses. Klaus Hempfling. Thrilled to have found Warwick Schiller. Thank you.

[@ericreniers2506]

Warwick, man I got to say its beautiful and inspiring to see and hear that you are so honest and sharing that these horses have actually taught you new ways. That is truly amazing, thank you!

[@V4K4R14N]

I'm very interested to hopefully, at some point, see more on what happened with this horse and what changes you started making and how the ideas started formulating to create such a profound change in how you approach and work with horses. I remember another video you posted a while back that was almost completely opposite to how you'd typically desensitize a horse and I was certainly one of those that taken aback by the approach but I found myself, over time, thinking on it and accepting the idea and thinking that it may just be another method that may work better for certain horses. It must have been quite something for you as well, being in the position you were in, to start teaching these methods, especially in front of live audiences.

[@finleyscotland]

I am giving my buddy a dream life. He follows me and we have total trust in each other. It's a rare connection and he is a joy!

[@TheTeapotte]

Sherlock reminds me of my little gelding in a way. He is a very sensitive soul and gets very tense and anxious if you don't listen to him and try and tell him what to do or teach him that you are in charge but when you ask gently and softly he will give you everything plus more

[@Daniela-vo4hi]

Looking forward to this series. This new approach you've taken is such a paradigm shift in horse training. Eager to learn more.

[@apwrg4350]

I love this new you Warwick. It's all in the process of learning and getting to know yourself too. I don't know how these horses are able to teach us and give us the answers we need. They just do it. You have learned the lesson that they have shown you, not only for them, but for your own family and friends. I just think they are amazing. I am so looking forward to your future videos. Have a Happy Day!

[@TpEric62]

Respect, Warwick

[@sherylbenkosky5358]

Thank you so much for sharing. Horses are truly a blessing. They always have more to teach us, often in ways we would never have expected.

[@begrittyhorsemanship6206]

I have so many horses that have changed my life and how I view people and every aspect of life! Great topic! ❤️

[@Pferdecoach]

yes so lovely said ...I read a saying "If you listen to your horse with more than your ears you will hear him talking to you."

[@zizimycat]

I really admire Mr. Schiller's approach now. I often feel a wee bit of disgust when I see the most beautully trained horse fulfilling the desires of the rider. Disgust with the human ego & arrogance.

[@aliciamonreal-howard4046]

This is the issue I had with Simpatico, but could never break through to him. The spooking at the tarps, grain sacks, etc...it was like he had this mental block no matter how many videos I watched and did. I can't wait to see the rest of this series to see what you did differently. My dad used to tell me to listen to the horses too. Example: through their body language, ears etc...they let you know what they feeling and what's going on around you if there's danger etc...oh and I like the beard. Looks good on you.

[@annika93dk7]

Beautiful. I look forward to watch the documentary during my easter holiday!

[@MrAcrobot]

very informative video and very important

[@yourmountainmamma9251]

I watched that film and that's how I heard about you and many others!! I loved it!

[@bethetravers]

Thank you ! I would love to meet you if you ever come to so cal. I’m a past horse owner, life long horse lover! I just a horse connection to soothe my soul!

[@steselector5643]

Reminds me of Eastwood in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly...but you have real horsemanship, no acting ;)

[@nikkilynne38555]

My Dad an old RCA cowboy told me that every horse can teach you something and every rider can teach you something. Sometimes the lesson is all about doing things wrong way. Lol

[@armoredwings4182]

Never a bad idea to listen to your horses. My pony Blue is a similar way, he's pretty shut down with being told what to do and doesn't really retain anything. I'm currently figuring out how he learns.

[@carolley9705]

I have a horse who was shut down too. I turned her loose with my other 2 horses and let her be a horse for 2 months, but while working the ot hers in the pasture, I would greet her and offer a hand. After a time, she thought what i was doing with the others was more interesting than hanging out on her own. If he's really shut down, may take 6 months. Hope this helps.

[@gisele2926]

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. :-) Horses are incredible beings that we can learn from, if we can "see" them and "hear" their call.

[@deborahferris2180]

That’s COOL! ❄️😎❄️☃️

[@rtadvocate1010]

Great video(s) you have made

[@xSpiderswebx]

I've been following you for quite some time now, and was wondering if there was a single catalyst that caused this change in you or not. Sounds like Sherlock helped and then a lot of smaller epiphanies came into play as well? Your video about the tarp and taking it away was an epiphany for me. it showed me that i had been unconsciously gravitating towards that type of training over the last few years as well. i really enjoy working with troubled horses, and now look at my time with them a therapy rather than as training obedience. If i can get them to trust themselves and me, and instill confidence in them, everything else just falls into place.

[@louwaldon4446]

Omg you have come a long way from young N.SW Australia

[@sidilicious11]

I'd love to know more about how you dealt with this horse and how you listened and what you learned.

[@effectivehorsemanship1313]

Woah! What's going on with the beard, Warwick? Professional make-up, wow!? I've been watching you for years and you've NEVER looked like that. I'd love a similar makeover on me.

[@WarwickSchiller]

No make up, nor makeover, I was just having a lazy year and not shaving.

[@zandy1099]

❤️

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

So many people told me, you can't train that horse ( 15 year old Hanavarian brood mare )

[@irenecoermann2439]

This is very interesting! Please don't be offended, but I had stopped watching your videos because you had a bit of a chip on your shoulder. Your tone was no longer constructive. That was too bad because I had learned a lot from you in the past. Now you have a different tone. I'll start watching again! Thanks for sharing your story! And your horse's!

[@jeanclayton565]

That horse looks like my boy Charlie

[@mattia9208]

What means "shut down" ?

[@marh122]

have you got the answer yet ?

[@MarioIvancic-HR]

You need to listen more. And then you will be told, by the horse, to loose the bit. Evan a halter will be to much.