How To Help A Horse With PTSD

In this video I help a horse that has had wrecks both with saddling and being tied.
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[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks for watching! If you would like to see more detailed training videos and be able to ask specific questions about your horse, consider joining my patreon page. Only $10!!!

[@SDWits]

Ryan your knowledge of horse psyche and behavior is profound and you communicate it so simply and easy to understand. 👏 Are there any books you recommend that teach about horse/herd behavior and thinking?

[@lisaweinberger4197]

Thank you for acknowledging the effects of trauma on horses. Some horse owners refuse to believe horses can develop their own form of PTSD and will simply write the horse off as crazy. This was a great video! Thank you!

[@Cwgrlup]

I like to watch the horses relax and connect with Ryan as he works with them. They always look so relaxed and relieved after his session. It’s like he lets the tension out of them and they want to be close to him afterward. It’s a gift.

[@jarjar0653]

Wow. ❤My horse had an accident with the saddle ( before she was mine) and we’ve been struggling ever since. Never have I had advice like this or was this issue acknowledged as being serious.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Hope it helps!

[@chrisp7548]

"Let me help you do that more." I love that!! Great video!!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks

[@southernforestgypsy]

Ryan knows that what you resist will persist 😆

[@DougHinVA]

He helps horses feel that pressure is something to give in to and he will be there to help the horse. They need a human to trust.

[@azpcox]

They need a leader. Alpha horses, or Ryan, are perfect for that.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thank you

[@brucelee142]

This is a brilliant explanation of how to practically address ptsd in horses.There are no gaps in your process.Thanks Ryan for such a helpful tool.I have a lot of students who come to me because they have these issues with their horses.If this isn't fixed it will come out in other ways.Most grateful for your knowledge, empathy and respect to the horses and their owners.

[@laraemitchell9064]

When you know more, you can do more and help the horse feel safe and comfortable more. I love it ever time I see techniques that help me see things through the eyes and emotions of the horse.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

💯

[@someusername4129]

This horse has such a cute face. Looks like he really likes people. I noticed he really likes to check in with humans by touching his nose. Too bad he had a wreck, he seems like a very nice horse, smart one too. Really enjoyed this session.

[@laraemitchell9064]

When I was much younger, I was the groom on a racetrack, worked for a trainer who had around a dozen racehorses. Both thoroughbred and quarter horses. We had one big TB who had been badly treated by previous trainers. He was such a handful. He loved the track. He loved winning races and when he lost a race he was extra grouchy for the following week. Of course I only ever handled him from the ground, and for the most part, he liked me or at least tolerated me. But getting to our hot walker from our shed row required goin toward the track. No problems at all with that. Bringing him from the walker to his stall was going away from the track. That was where I had the problem. He would drag me around in circles as I tried to get him to walk away from the track. It was a battle every day. Of course it was my lack of knowledge and techniques that was why this continued. I wish I knew some of these strategies back then. I could have made this guys life and mine a lot easier.

[@shepherds.pie.youtube]

Isn't that always the way...

[@lhylliannacrotford2104]

I’ve worked in thoroughbred racing as well, and while the issues I saw were different, I can understand a lack of knowledge making it difficult to help them. Most staff and trainers were also very callous about the mental/emotional states of the horses as well, so it wasn’t well promoted. One trainer I worked for had over 100 horses in work and at least double that in horses out spelling or yearlings at the breaker’s; the sheer volume of work made it even more difficult to give each horse the attention they need.

[@Cwgrlup]

He probably just hated being cooped up in that stall. Doubt he “loved” the track that much. I had an OTTB with bold ruler lines. He was out of Devils Bag. He was the most alpha horse and needed lots of companionship. He was happiest in a pasture with other horses. He was more aggressive and dominant when he was in a stall and required lots of exercise. Not so much when he was pastured.

[@topcatwarrior]

What a sweet little horse, I’m sure he and his owner will get over this hurdle. I had to laugh, as I spent the afternoon getting my Shire’s harness all spiffed up for Halloween hay rides. It’s a bit of work for little me to get big Hamish dressed and ready to go.😁

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

😃👍

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

From the description I was expecting more resistance from the horse. He came around pretty nicely. As in: That went well.

[@laraemitchell9064]

I’m guessing that this horse has come a fair way in getting through some of his fears. But as was stated, it will always be there and unpredictable triggers can crop up unexpectedly. So helping him continue his recovery will be for the good of his safety and his rider/ owner.

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

@@laraemitchell9064 I’m very clear on that but expected a little more firework. But Ryan has a lot of talent. Ryan said more than once it’s always going to be there on some level and that’s something to keep in mind.

[@salt7625]

So true about needing more than talking about the weather, if he's had a problem and it was scary and traumatic he needs to be built up again he needs to be given ways to get through it if it happens again you can't settle for "back to normal" you need to get back there and then some, enough to say "okay i know that was scary but we got this, and if it happens again here is how you handle it

[@RedHybiscus]

What I liked is how the horse was trying to check out the saddle pad and saddle on his own - he would sniff it and try to work toward being ok with it

[@karenatha7890]

I had a horse that feared being tied too. I ended up being able to most anything with him and enjoying it. Good about grooming, standing, riding in any direction etc..But hard tying ... nope. Still loved working and playing together. He was a much better horse than the previous owner knew. Thanks for sharing this topic.

[@jennyrosd2003]

I'm so stoked for this exersize!! I have a horse and for 10 years I've tried a million somewhat effective things for the pulling back and the flinch saddling. Hes much much better and I've accepted it as what it is but this is a super great idea to try! Gonna save it and gonna try it . Fun!!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Cool

[@jennyrosd2003]

I used this technique on my PTSD horse today. Ended up he learned to give to it but would anxiously walk forward which makes it hard to keep contact. But he figured out forward is better after a huge dramatic reverse complete with stumbling and collapsing in the hind end. Haa. Poor guy. I was able to keep a slight pressure till he stood and barely dropped his head then I released and let him think. Tight lips . No lick or chew.. Then next time he tried other things to get it right. He really tried even thru his fear . Released on a couple of deep searches he did by lifting his foot and leaning forward etc. Went for a ride then did a mini version when we got back . He gave his foot and didnt fly back ..its a start. I wont drill him but what a good tool to be able to control that bind moment and go with him. Very interesting. I have questions but too much to text here. Thanks for the idea!

[@MarkDemarest]

​@@jennyrosd2003🐎❤️🙌 📣 ye-haw!

[@robinward3003]

That was amazing. You worked him through that, masterfully. nice work.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thank you

[@KingsMom831]

Yes!!! LOVE getting notifications of uploads from this channel😊

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

You're the best! Thanks

[@gregevans1062]

Good example there mate, a lot of good points, got to put that pressure on to find what’s under the hood!

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

In the horses language, who's ever feet move first is the leader. Overcoming fear by becoming the leader can never be a bad thing unless done improperly. Great training exercise!

[@joycee5493]

Clover leaf patterns are fun and great for both horse and rider. Really good training exercise.

[@debbieherring2644]

Thank you for this awesome video! Really enjoy your channel! God bless

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks for watching!

[@cindybrygman4350]

Great video! Ryan you rock!

[@jeffrose1144]

Great video!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks! See you soon!

[@DistilledVoice]

❤❤ new sub here. Thanks for doing what you do. You're amazing ❤❤

[@michaelchason7863]

You remind me of me painting houses in the past. Have to have a passion and it becomes an art. Great coverage

[@helenkelley8788]

Well done...liked how this all went...

[@aidenessig7468]

Very interesting! Currently dealing with my mare of 6 years having saddling issues. Stand perfect, no issues cinching up but once you walk her off she acts cold back for a couple of steps, then is fine. It got worse after having to have 2 surgeries and a period of time where I couldn’t ride. Overall the vet work has made her super nervous of strangers. Usually she’s pretty ok with my doing stuff with her, and never crowds my space or anything, but strangers she struggles. Never really feels dangerous, she’s just afraid. I always wonder how cool of a horse she would be without these traumatizing experiences

[@KM-lu7nh]

I always love when you have a new video. I always learn something. I only take lessons but wish I had a horse of my own to try these techniques on.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

It’s a great journey to go on. Thanks for watching

[@juanitalee225]

Well, I will start with the PTSD! PTSD IS REAL, real to horses , animals & humans. How do I know….I have it. Trauma happened & you never get past it! It’s insecurities that keeps you in panic mode!! Trust is the only thing that works. When you trust the trauma is released

[@SaanichtonMinistries]

Thanks, we are getting involved with the therapeutic horse riding association

[@lizagsch]

Couldn’t find this on your page, but love this video. We are going to have to try and get Gabriel back in trailer, but needed to know how

[@zonazona888]

amazing !!!!❤

[@Halo17778]

Talking about the weather 😂

[@janesteinberg2713]

Sweet horse has a one tried the ground anchoring system

[@ganjiuana]

The horse yawns as you talk about patreon 🤣

[@tmbeach22]

My horse had an accident with the halter she was charged while I had her now I can't do anything with her but she'll come up to me when I don't have it

[@Kelly-ft6rq]

Do you have a video showing examples of a work-around for tying horses that can’t really be tied? I just bought a mare that’ll pull back even if the lead rope is just hanging over a rail. I plan to try the exercise shown here to help but want to get her more help. TIA!

[@flobrowne3970]

It has seemed to me over the years, horses.. some horses.. seem to learn if they act stupid/crazy the human goes away and leaves them alone. Act stupid, pressure gets released.

[@chrisr-m6568]

Ryan, I want to understand! You've mentioned flooding is this a part of flooding or how would you define the two?

[@lorenwaters1111.]

Imprinting a newborn foal helps the horse in the future, I raised horses for 42 uears

[@jessica-walt]

Do the flared nostrils mean anything?

[@huubboschker2956]

Ich hab ein Problem mit meiner Stute wenn Geräusche von hinten kommen. Ein Mountainbike oder Menschen mit hunden die durch Blätter laufen . Sie schießt nach vorne weg. Rayn hast du ein video was helfen kann?

[@phoenixrising3219]

I wonder how many times this horse was whipped too

[@amygrund3178]

What work arounds do you suggest for pull back problems?

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Get a safety tie, just tie a knot in end of your lead rope.

[@jennyrosd2003]

I've had a puller for years...rule number one ...always know they may go there ....at any time ....forever. accept it and work on all the possible exersizes to learn forward movement with slight pressure. The list is endless. And comical what 've tried. The safe clip was peace of mind but actually taught him he could get distance from where he was tied so hed test it by tossing his head then pull back as far as the rope had length. Haaaa.. Always remain even keeled . If you get upset it just makes it worse. My horse kinda acts like...why arent you mad. Then he comes down faster as I act like nothing happened. Each horse has complex individual reasons.

[@5d41k3]

So how did the horse get PTSD?

[@debracooper5850]

How to put bridle on my foal he is soo skidish

[@user-zy3hk6jn7b]

i really can not see that you put strings on the horses leg s all in all really ok but this i can not see i will see you having a string on your leg that can make you fall down any time whoooo never seen horse very nice greatings from Austria

[@user-mb1hg4qu9f]

Controlled exposure. Expect a reaction, don't overreact.

[@trickedouttech321]

This is so silly, you do understand you do the same routine in every video. so much so that if you have seen one video you have seen them all. Your title is how to fix a horse with PTSD even though there is no such thing as a horse with human problems that might not be real. But you fixed this horse using the same things you do for every horse every single one, So what is this? One routine fixes all horses and all problems a horse could ever have. Don't get me wrong, I think you are a good horse trainer, however, everything I said in this comment is fact and true.

[@RoanAndRoaming]

99% of problems can be fixed by... retraining the horse to give to pressure and not fear us, our tools and their surroundings. So yes, the techniques are the same cause they work. Horses do get PTSD, they have extremely good memory, to where if something small or an accident happened in the past, they will have a lot more trouble overcoming that issue. Horses are simple creatures, they will either protect themselves or need someone to protect them. If you can't stand up to the pressure, they will become their own leader, which makes "pushy" behavior

[@Brandiga721]

So why do you come here at all? I am just very curious about what motivates people to make comments like this on you tube or any other platform? It just baffles me.

[@KM-lu7nh]

@@Brandiga721 I was gonna say the same thing. If they don't like the content, don't watch the videos. That'll save them from "having" to be rude.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Ever watch a golfing channel?

[@epona9166]

Let me fix that for you. Everything you said in the comment is your opinion. And where on earth did you get the notion that PTSD is a human problem?? That's like saying fear or hunger or contentment are human feelings, but not animal feelings. I don't know, obviously, but you don't sound like you know much about horses. If you did, you would understand that most horse problems, even ones that seem very different from each other, can be addressed by a relatively small number of training goals and strategies. I also have no way of knowing how long you've been watching this channel, but I've caught many of Ryan's videos over the last few years and I'm frequently struck by how he just keeps getting better at what he's doing. So if it all looks the same to you, video after video, you're probably missing a fair amount of what's happening here.