How To Hobble Train A Horse - Sacking Out So Your Horse Won't Panic If His Legs Get Caught

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Hobble training your horse can help the horse understand and handle having their feet restricted. This is an advanced type of sacking out technique. It can save and help a horse so they will not hurt them self if they get caught up in wire, fencing or other things.
Horses work on pressure and release of pressure, in our domesticated world horses have to learn how to deal with many pressures such as being trapped in a stall or trapped in a trailer or having a saddle strapped down on their back, this is just another form of pressure that will help a horse learn.
Too many people think avoiding pressure and protecting the horse from pressure is helping the horse, it is the opposite, exposing a horse to ALL types of pressures will help the horse learn to accept pressure and not panic or react to pressure in a way that can hurt them.
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[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

The first ones I was under contract and it was being paid for by someone who wanted me to cover their topics, now I do my own so don't care if someone likes it or not. :) Honesty works better than BS, to me any way.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Mr T….such a good boy. Enjoying watching and learning from your older videos. Thank you Rick.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you like them!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Mr. T is like "I ain't afraid of no rope!"

[@rachelames5894]

mr t-"i aint scared of nothing fool!"

[@jeliarra]

Montana is so majestic, something in those eyes, his personality, alertness. Simply majestic! So much joy that Rick is his human.

[@ninettepage]

Thank you so much for this video, Rick! You've explained exactly how to train a horse to be comfortable being hobbled. I've never seen a video as detailed as yours and giving such a good explanation of how it should be done, over a period of however long it takes, dictated by the horse. 'It's a process, not an event' to use one of your own quotes, which is a superb principle when it comes to introducing new things to horses. Mr T looks stunning in this video, absolutely gorgeous! Gone, but never forgotten! RIP Mr T xxx

[@susansimon5105]

I just came to watch an old video of Mr. T. Such a beautiful horse! RIP Mr. T!

[@Swimkid1]

Me too!

[@bellanova435]

Oh my gosh :3 Mr. T was so young!!! I was watching your current videos and this video came up and I couldn't hold my smiles back to see young Mr. T!!!

[@diannathomas1]

Mr. T is a beautiful horse. I do think many bad experiences with horses is due because the horse hasn't been sacked out and is fearful.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

@TheDrTim :You don't understand horses or hobbles,hobs are better than a bit/tie down/nails in a hoof.A bit causes pain.Horses are flight animals No shit If you read my site you might understand this.Anyone/Monty/Pat knows hobs is a great way to let your horse roam,eat & relax.The stat 9/10 only shows the 9 idiots that hurt a horse did it wrong.Horses are hurt everyday,some blame the bit,the horse,the saddle,the fence &YOU blame the hobs, don't preach ignorance using good horseman to impress

[@cherishelf8759]

Mr T - one of a kind. He was so magnificent.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Your mindset is one problem. You say the longest he lets you hold his foot is 5 seconds. Who is training who? Hold that foot until he stops pulling it back and then YOU put it down the second he stops resisting. Then you are teaching him you will put it down if he relaxes.

[@lisa-cw5wn]

I think this is something very important to train, thanks for showing us

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Horses can break anything, but once they learn to be comfortable with them, they don't try to much. I assume if a lion jumped on them while hobbled they would break free. Depends on the hobble. Some idiots use chains, those won't break but will break a horse's leg or cut it off, so that is just stupid in my opinion. Chains and horses do not belong together, Period!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

any exposure to pressure is good it done right with the right release so the horse can learn and become more confident.

[@horseygran9265]

If you ride in the Snowy Mountains, Australia, it is recommended to hobble-train your horse(s) to keep them from escaping with the wild Brumbies if you are trail riding/camping. A saddled horse once ran away and it was found with the saddle embedded in its skin. It had to be shot. Hobble training, just like using a saddle/bridle etc is just another piece of equipment for training.

[@602redroses]

I had never heard of this before. Very good lesson to use.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Careful.........this is advanced horsemanship. A lot goes into to getting the horse confident with hobbles.

[@jordan.ashlee1068]

Mr. T . You’re a good horse 🙏🏻♥️

[@bathtimefun111]

i've never seen anyone use hobbles except this one person who used chains...ick! so from then on I was anti hobble, but after seeing your video i see how it can be benificial if they get stuck in a fence or anything else. very helpful video and i hope other people learn from it too.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

You are too closed minded to see the benefit. This is not mean and my horses love to graze when hobbled rather then being tied to a tree. This has saved many horses more than once when they get caught in a fence and wait for me to come get them rather than freaking out and cutting themselves up.

[@lr694]

Thanks Rick, I'm working with my horses to start doing long rides and that means sometimes camping out where there is no where to put them up. Your video was very insightful. Beautiful Mustang btw. I just love those animals, they are so amazing.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Mr. T is just gorgeous -- he really is one of the most handsome horses I have ever seen. I think he knows it too lol!

[@tarpan365]

Mr.t is probably like "dang, this person is crazy" 😂

[@speggehti]

"stupid human saying dumb stuff and putting weird things on my feet, whatever"

[@here2watch08]

That horse is so handsome

[@TheAngieIshmael]

I like this a lot. I don't own horses, but I work with dogs, and boy are my dogs sacked out!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I can't cover every issue that can come up, I put comments that pop ups that explain why the horse is tied. The annotations do not show up if you view on phone. I say on my site and on this channel, don't do things because you see me do it, your horse, you actions, your responsibility, all horse handling is dangerous and in fact many states have a law that states if you handle a horse you accept the risk.

[@96Chinatown]

oh, you are full of bollocks! THEY IS NEVER A REASON TO TIE A HORSES FROUT LEGS TOGETHER! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, BUILD A FENCE, IF YOU WERE IN ENGLAND, YOU WOULD BE IN JAIL, AS IT IS AGAINST THE LAW IN UK, AND IT SHOULD BE BANNED HERE ALSO

[@gerrycoleman7290]

ysabelle------You are showing your ignorance.

[@annadoll2014]

Well ysa.. in American history... a few of our Native American peoples, when they had their many fleet footed ponies.. it helped being hobbled when there was no fences or trees, as with the American cowboy, they hobbled the lead horse at night on long cattle runs, you had many horses, they play, "follow the leader".. an of course some other reasons for hobbling, but all pertain to holding the horse when ya dont have anything else, it has its worth, I think now just less reasons cause we Do have fences.. but I personally have tethered, and hobbled my horse.. overnight trail rides, they can still move about an eat, just cant get too far too quickly before you hear the ruckus an investigate yourself, (he doesn't fight his hobbles but he has shuffled with his front, very difficult for him cause hes hobbled, saves an all night chase for me lol I'm selfish an dont wanna chase my thoughbred in the dark woods... alone.. hehe nope not this lady

[@speggehti]

@@96Chinatown im sobbing over this comment, is your caps lock button broken? also look good and hard, does tanner look scared? upset? afraid? tanner knows what this is and its a good lesson, google is free bestie

[@MiddleofNowhereGirl]

Aw poor Mr. T. :) lol what a good horse!

[@Swimkid1]

Love ole Mista T Rick.

[@carolwright2699]

OMG I love Mr. T. I had no idea his "real" name is Tanner. Too funny Rick!!! I also did not know he was a mustang!! I am so jealous.

[@cattlekate]

Great video. I can tell you love your mustang! This training can be a lifesaver for horse and rider. Thanks

[@suerode500]

That's handy to teach my boy like you said you never now .xx

[@scuzabutacus]

That's a GOOD Boah!

[@ghostlylover99123]

That's a good idea to do, at least then the horse won't get hurt

[@keithtaylor6069]

Awesome Rick. Thank you

[@justatiger6268]

Great stuff. Thanks!

[@leannvlewis]

Mr T 🖤

[@heikerosenau1520]

@ysabelle williams Just saw this vid & some comments. I wonder if you really listened to what Rick explained... Desensitising your horse and getting used to as many "unusual" situations as possible can never be wrong. You live in UK, so you might never have the chance to ride in "the Wild" as US-people, where you might not find something to tie your horse. I'm pretty sure any real horseman/woman has good fences; so why do you use this as argument several times? Do you only ride your horse in the area of your own fences? You'll never know to what you and horse may find confronted with, and I hope your horse never gets hurt concerning YOUR ignorence... Btw why are you so aggressive? Hobbling a person and beating him with big chains - is THAT your way to react when a person doesn't agree with you? Rude! Tell me: Do you ride your horse with bits, tie-downs and other painful stuff, like so many others in UK? Pretty sure your horse does NOT like THAT idiotical crap...

[@calleyjack]

awh.... you kissed his nose! sweet

[@FlowingDepths]

@EstherPrimrose I don't know much about them, but it seems that one of their uses is to teach horses to be calm when their feet get caught or restricted by something (like barbed wire, which could cause injury if they panic).

[@eaglesodyssey]

Hobbling is great if you a trail rider who likes to camp. better than tying them up and if you get them used to a bell/ cow bell around their neck you know where they are.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

He is a Mustang who was caught in Nevada.

[@ZebrasAreAwesome011]

lol rick you have really changed since your first few videos :P

[@sunaJH]

Thanx Rick, good video

[@k.johnson6198]

Your a good boy Mr. T ...love your video's 🐎

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

lol, wow, you could never be accused of being close minded. OK, I watched your video. I disagree, you had lead ropes hanging around, you were standing on a lead rope, you had spurs on, you had two horses that could feed off each other and get tangled up. In my opinion you put yours horses in danger and could have had a wreck pretty easy and the horse would have learned a bad lesson. Lots of ways to get results. I will agree that we disagree. Train your way and I will train my way. :)

[@fantasyreflection]

Excellent video

[@spottedhorse7]

Sweet intro

[@thaimy2]

I learned a new word today. Thank you. :)

[@gcrranch439]

I found out I did a good job when a friend let my horse go he ran down the street turned and faced me had the rein caught up on his leg and he stayed right there til I got him.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

RE: Iris Benson Can you explain your reason for leaving the horse tied?Seems like a person just watching this could get hurt between a scared horse and the post. Can you explain your body position and approaching the horse from the front? Watching this I see several opportunities for you to lose your teeth, especially since at times you are starting your approach from a blind spot. I am sure you know all this already but would be wise to show people good body position so they don’t get hurt

[@TuberoseKisser]

wow old vid, mr.T kinda looks like a draft here.

[@TheAngieIshmael]

Yeah! I'm sure his desensitization is helping that image ((:

[@doriennaraine3004]

hes a mustang draft

[@scarlettacres]

We have a BLM mustang who is part Belgian draft, and part Rockey Mountain Horse. Hes a big boy.

[@dariaharruff7025]

Awesome

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Soft cotton, make comfortable so the horse knows it will not hurt him, you can use any soft rope, at first thicker is better so it does not cut into him if he gets scared, then the more you do then move to stiffer rope then any rope.

[@mark97213]

Rick . . . you know what impresses me most in this video, is Tanner's powerful stance. I watched his back during this demo and throughout, his back is like a steel beam! Is this dicipline available to this degree in any breed? I've seen many a stance but he is just so impressive. If Tanner ever needs a good home . . . I'm the guy! Is he about 15.2 or so?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Some say hobbles that are higher up are stronger or prevent as much movement. Personal preference.

[@Carroty_Peg]

Rick, is this the video you mentioned about hobbling horses when Buddy walks off? I had a search after your most recent video but nothing else has come up

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Valid point, but I disagree with letting them jump around, that is what I consider 'old' sacking out and creates fear and does not remove it or try and help the horse learn to deal with his fear.

[@JosyMelrose]

That's similar to the way a join up is like if I'm right and i really love join up, it really really works! . But I wouldn't do hobbeling with a rope because I'm to frighten my horse would get to nervous and hurt himself.

[@jimdajock]

Mr T looks so young

[@soccom8341576]

wow, clever way.

[@Golvklut]

Really nice techniques and philosophy! And, what breed is that stunning horse?

[@Hulk_Mania]

The same spot on the neck has WallaceEventing horse, Mr T has the same . Very nice

[@greencat1314]

Hulk Mania It's a mustangtatoo, not a spot :) .

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

@Sarahblu : go to my web site and read my "hobble" page

[@findingbohemia1840]

Just curious Rick to my understanding a horse shouldn’t learn to move forward with hobbles on because they will still push through a fence to get free if caught up in it, only backwards or sideways. Why is your opinion or training different in allowing them to go forward? Really just a question out of pure curiosity. Thanks. Can you please, please, please do a video on ground tying a horse. Thanks again. Never mind I found your video on that 😉

[@hollypalmer95]

I want that horse!

[@sonia20871]

I personal won't hoble my horses as my land is way to step. But i think if its done probley the way rick has shown then its great way to get your horses used to all storts. I'm going to pratice this with my two, you never know oneday they might get traped or tangled up ( it can happen ) and its good pratice to keep them calm and relaxed

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

yes, she is. :)

[@savinabatres2836]

I ride many horses and I they are very charade at a ranch one a very weekend and your Amazing charager

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

What?!

[@dibade1961]

wut.

[@96Chinatown]

what the fuck are you talking about?????

[@JohnW-xn8mi]

Look how young and trim you looked back then Rick. Now we just get get older and fatter. Lol

[@cececarouselrider4114]

i hve a question i ride a pony named pepsi i think he trust me and i love him but he gets spooked really easily and everytime he spooks he trusts me even less i have fallen off him is that a bad thing and he pushes me around on the ground but when im riing him i have more control what should i do please help

[@96Chinatown]

DO NOT HOBBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@somewhatlittle379]

sounds like you need to start with basic groundwork to teach him respect for you. Sounds as if he doesn't see you as a leader that will keep him safe. look up some desensitization techniques :) make sure though when you desensitise, you switch between desensitization and sensatizing, so to have a nice inbetween. not any overly lazy or too much go. i hope that helps.

[@getgorgeousnow]

just popped in an love the ignorant comments. a true horseperson never closes his mind to learning. whether it be labeled Eng or Western is rediculous. if someone elses systems arent for you, then please, dont leave a comment. just move on to the next video.

[@tarheelzboycj]

what are hobbles used for?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Read his web site and listen to the video.

[@Sarahblu]

what are hobbles usually used for? i've never heard of anyone using them as a training device for when the horse's feet are restricted. i've always thought they were a restrictive device on the horse. i've never really understood what they are for.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Read his web site and watch this video.

[@morganquayle]

I dont understand what the the Hobble are for..

[@dreamingofvida1444]

Most reasons to hobble is to teach horses to give to pressure so if the horse ever gets stuck in the fence or gets trapped.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Exactly -- hobbles can be a life-saving device for a frantic horse caught in fencing, etc. Any big animal vet can explain why these devices are sometimes necessary, and it helps immensely if a horse has been trained to accept hobbling.

[@96Chinatown]

are you fucking mad, , get the correct fencing you idiot!!!, it is never necessary to tie they front legs together,

[@MrDclineme]

ysabelle williams You are ignorant!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

ysabelle------Never say never, and always avoid always. That is what I always say.

[@EricaAmazing1]

@Fraentzi Yeah The parrelis! Look up linda parrelli beats a horse, Yeah hitting a horse with one eye is real smart!

[@paulinavolcanogirl5304]

👍

[@CrimsonInHumanBlood]

so what happens if they fall with the hobbles? Do you take them off or what? I don't wanna get kicked... LOL

[@CyanideOwl]

This intro xD

[@MrsWilson85]

What is the point of Hobble training? Does it just help to control the horses feet?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

It helps the horse realize that if they get tangled in something that they can remain calm.

[@Asphyxia241]

humiliate? the horse looks fine to me..he is learning

[@ashtonbryant728]

A mustang. You can tell by the freeze brand on its neck.

[@thaimy2]

Didn't know a horse knew what humiliation is. Always thought it was just an arrogant person's way of sayin you did something to make them look bad.

[@dsigala2]

Mustangs get branded by the neck.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

YOU are the reason so many so called bad horses have no homes and no future and why horse shelters are full and horse slaughter is a thriving market. RE: This is terrible! If you love horses then why humiliate them in this way? EstherPrimrose 9 months ago

[@justinbieberjelena]

I'll stick with Clinton Anderson as a trainer!

[@alisonrodriguez1423]

Same

[@justinbieberjelena]

finally someone agrees !

[@alisonrodriguez1423]

:-)

[@justinbieberjelena]

(;

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Rick isn't a trainer, and he does not sell videos or training sessions or sell his "method." He offers all of his suggestions for FREE. And of course as a horse person I would hope that you have learned to listen to the best advice from good horsemen, period, not just worship one trainer.