HOW TO PLAY WITH A HORSE

How To Play With a Horse | In this video, I demonstrate some of my favorite ways of playing with my horse. These methods are perfect for spending time with your horse when you don't have time to ride or when they need a break from being ridden.
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[@Gun5hip]

Step One: Have a horse.

[@Louisa.the_equestrian]

Fr I NEED ONE :(

[@mace41canuck]

Then get a woman to play with horse so you can work to pay for horse

[@Justadonkey]

get a donkey, they're horse shaped dogs

[@sew2prosper]

😂😂😂😂😂😂, important step aye

[@MrSamPhoenix]

L😂L!!!

[@beefywings7689]

me, that doesn’t even own a horse: interesting.

[@DoctorNemmo]

I don't own a horse, or land, but I've been in too many situations where people assume you know how to interact with horses so I decided to learn.

[@kimberley6630]

Same 🤣🤣

[@peytonvlogs567]

@@DoctorNemmo yea same with me 😂

[@madunicorn5842]

same. horses are my favorite animals and I have always wanted one.

[@frrfftgf2995]

Don't own

[@allyequestrian-ROAD-to-300]

I love how there are so many non-equestrians and people who don’t have horses just watching this for fun. It really shows you how many people accept your sport

[@georgebeckons539]

😭 Just incase I become rich...

[@65stang98]

dont have to be rich to own a horse! If you dont have land try and meet a farmer that has a stall open and willing to board. Thats what most people do actually. But finding a local farmer is key bc some of the designated boarding places are expensive as hell. @@georgebeckons539

[@webgpu]

@@georgebeckons539 average horse is $3000 plus 200 per month for maintenance, so you could have a couple horses

[@angelagholson4988]

I'm wacthing to manifest.

[@Eversad1]

Well..I used to have horses..but no longer & I miss them so I watch stuff like this.

[@wintercook2]

This video went straight to my heart. Few people really communicate with a horse. My appaloosa mare passed away in 2021 at the age of 36. We were together for 32 years. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her. She used to point with her nose to tell me where to scratch. Humans are trainable.

[@tammyburke9453]

what a great life u two shared!!!! Heartwarming

[@Crystal_Clear123]

Oh no! I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.💔😔

[@tammyburke9453]

I gotta add, my Longest relationship was with my Horse!!! 😂 and true. 32 years is awesome, I had 20 he died at 32. God, I Love Horses ( and dogs and cats, oh hell, all animals!) 😍

[@stcler100]

Yes humans are very trainable. My horse sees it as a daily job. It's amazing the inter species communication if you spend the time watching your horse to listen to what they are asking you or informing.

[@steveosgood9182]

I'm pretty sure my wife watched this a few days ago and is now using these techniques on me

[@scallen540]

ew

[@flzi0002]

Hoping i'm not regretting this: What is the scary object you are afraid of?

[@steveosgood9182]

@@flzi0002 my wife's lawyer

[@monicadevilbiss6438]

😆

[@ryans9029]

Gottem

[@yakzivz1104]

I don't even have a horse and I'm enjoying this.

[@AlastorTheRadioDeer]

Agreed.

[@ReiAyasuka]

Horses are so cute.

[@nathalieleroch6658]

same here

[@colonel9990]

Just discovered the other day our 8 year old Mini-Horse likes to play peek-a-boo. We bought her a ball to play with too. She seemed to want our daughter's ball when she'd be playing near the stable. I love watching horses play. 🐴

[@BoopSnoot]

You shouldn't horse around like that.

[@danheng11]

@@BoopSnootOmg 😂

[@michalinaokrent6672]

How does your horse play peek-a-boo?

[@colonel9990]

@@michalinaokrent6672 She hides in or behind her stable, peeks out when my daughter says peek-a-boo. She'll repeat doing this over and over again.

[@tortiraz]

Tried this on my dog and now he thinks he’s a horse.

[@FreqBand]

Weird, because that horse used to be her dog

[@NOTMYCIRCUSNOTMYMONKEY]

😂

[@stcler100]

Lol my horse thinks she is a dog. Taught her to 'heel'. I had no idea what the command for 'oi boofhead stop eating, catch up and walk next to me ' was in horse world so heel works.

[@gigiandvegas123]

XD

[@nathalieleroch6658]

I should try it on my cat!

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

my dad's standard bred thought he was a dog, he'd play fetch end everything. he was also cross trained to pull a bike for racing or to go bare back riding, smartest horse i've ever seen, and i've been around them my whole life.

[@daniel_moretti]

Standardbreds are amazing horses. They are like super smart slightly smaller and much less crazy thoroughbreds

[@rk800prototype5]

@@daniel_moretti Yeah, they are basically a thoroughbred, but just a but smaller and calmer imo. Standardbreds are a well rounded breed

[@luvastandardbred8270]

Love my Standardbred!

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

@@rk800prototype5 my dad's wasn't small, I'm 5'8" and his back had 2" on me. he was also afraid of puddles.

[@lunarequine7734]

Aww I had a standardbred as a kid that I taught to play tag. I would run up and give him a firm tap on the neck and yell “tag” and eventually I taught him that it meant that I wanted him to chase me. I started with teaching him to follow when I ran away after the tap and once I got him to follow me I taught him to chase me and then nudge me to signify that I was “it” when he caught up. It eventually developed into a full fledged game of tag and I’d turn him loose in my yard and we’d chase each other all over the backyard

[@kiki-drawer2669]

I don’t have a horse, I just find it so interesting how our pets live side by side with humans. Seeing how we learn to make them happy and communicate our emotions on their level is so sweet. It’s one of the few amazing things humans can do by just bonding with an entirely different species and having that mutal understanding.

[@saradiamondheart6337]

So true! The relationships between humans and animals is so beautiful! ❤️

[@Frac.Razoer]

Sara Diamondheart More like very Master/Slave-ish

[@saradiamondheart6337]

@@Frac.Razoer That's absolutley not true. I don't know what horse owners you've met but I promise you, that's not true.

[@LKonstantina915]

Humans be like: animal has intelligence = pet XD

[@silverschmid4591]

@@Frac.Razoer that depends on the human

[@SternLX]

My mom used to rent stable space when she had Peruvian Paso's. One of her tenants had Quarter Horse that loved to play Tag. I'd chase him around his turn out area, Tag him, then I'd run from him and he'd chase after me and tag me back and run away. Most playful Horse I ever been around.

[@tintiva]

i learned from another expert on the field that in the case of a stallion, the chest is a erotic zone because because they feel that same motion with a mare's back, that zone is stimulated and does feel pretty great for them in the case of petting them there, but not for the reasons that one looks for when scratching a horse. The stallion may start to associate that with the rider and cause confusion in the animal, specially with a female rider. Even when brushing that part we got to be mindful about that, because it has a different meaning in horse language. Not here to send negativity or anything, your videos are amazing, just thought it could be helpful information to share!

[@yos.5684]

I know what you mean, lol. I was once scratching a young horse (not in the chest though, as far as I can remember), he was really enjoying it... and started to try to bite my shoulder. Someone who was around told me to watch out and get away. The animal was already with, well... all his stuff pretty much out and almost 'ready'. Having a 1 year old horse trying to mount you isn't fun or safe, imagine a bigger one.

[@OZUndead]

I thought I'd learn something watching this video, but this comment is where it's at.

[@justjess6636]

Interesting.

[@SternLX]

I don't think that would apply to a Colt or Gelding. They haven't had the same experience as a Stallion/Stud and as such not developed that association.

[@Aversiteespabilas]

Yeah, I also heard about that, and it makes sense that the chest would be an erogenous zone for them

[@MsBoban]

The relationship she has with Tucker is so wholesome

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Aww he's just like a big doggie lol. So cute how he follows you and responds to the scratchies. You've got him very well trained, obviously a good bond there. You explain things well too. I'm not a horse person and came across this randomly but you had my attention. :)

[@joannedorio2393]

YUP

[@ChristianCaseGaming]

He is he's a big beautiful baby that's what he is 😂😅

[@transportationwarehouse2233]

When my eldest son was 3yrs old…. This is what my son called our horse…😂😂😂

[@skiddlyd.244]

The trust and bond you share with your horse is beautiful.

[@equine2020]

It's magical.

[@christinejesson-valore6439]

My Sam was part quarter horse. He loved to play 'Cutting" me off first in one direction, then cut me off and go to the other side to cut me off. Finally I would ask him if he was ready and I said 'GO!" and he would rear, then run as fast as he could to the other end of our quarter acrer long paddock where he would stop, turn and wait for me to join him. He flat refused to come to me. He had me well trained! LOL

[@fozziebean]

It's funny when animals invent their own games to play with humans.

[@thomashanks3255]

Hello Christine how are you doing. I hope you’re doing fine.

[@melizabeth623]

"When a horse sees another horse do something, they're gonna feel more confident" XD Love how she refers to herself as a horse. haha I literally do the same thing

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Yep when I gave my baby colt his first carrot, i had to eat some of it while Bear watched me . Then He immediately took it and knew what it was for . so adorable . He didn’t like the skin of an apple though . He spit it out 🤣

[@justjess6636]

Really brings a new meaning to horse girl lol

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It also makes "monkey see, monkey do" funnier for different reasons lmao 🤣

[@zoechocolate19]

My mare knows that the sound of the plastic bag means carrots, i'm pretty sure she's not afraid of that XD

[@siennahassy5245]

Same my gelding makes weird faces when he hears plastic bag and he has his ear foreword

[@zoechocolate19]

@@siennahassy5245 they're so smart! It's incredible

[@Receding_hairline_check]

Well when my dog hears the glass jar opening he sprints bc he knows that is where treats are ✨

[@sairachirayil6296]

@@Receding_hairline_check same we have a treat drawer with a couple of treats and every time she hears it she runs over

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

@@siennahassy5245 forward*

[@charliebigbear1630]

My Haflinger mare enjoyed having me scratch behind her ears and if I hit the right spot she would curl her head around and try to get me to lay down with her. She was one hell of a cuddler. I truly miss her so very much that I got to have her in my life for her entire life. I helped bring her into this world and I was there when she passed. Her name was Missy Moochaser because she she loved the company of cows.❤🐴

[@davewickizer4506]

My horse loved to get me. We wrassled and of course he loved to chase the ball. He also loved his scratches everywhere. My mom and dad said he was so dog like. He followed me without halter and spent many nights camping in my tiny backyard. My dogs loved my horse and I could wrassle all of them in a pile. I miss it

[@pmpk1ns]

I dont have a horse at the moment, but I play with the school horses every time I go out to the barn so they have some difference in their daily life. Especially with a horse called zeus, and he absolutely loves it. I have spent so much time with him that even if I’m working on the complete other side of the barn and he sees me he goes crazy. He snorts and whinnies, it’s absolutely precious

[@eyesea123]

I am almost at the point of where I am ready to buy a horse. Out of all of the videos I've watched on training, this one will stay with me forever. I loved it! This is how things should be with a beautiful sweet horse. Awe...

[@jaxqlyn]

yay me too do you lease i do and i strongly recommend before buying.also make sure your instructors ok with it happy trails

[@caitlincoey59]

That's really good! I didn't loan a horse or anything before my first one. Because I was riding for 9 years before hand but I just went all in and bought a horse. I'd recommend leasing one first though so you get a feeling for it x

[@eyesea123]

@@caitlincoey59 I will have to while in California, Large properties are a fortune and when I buy a horse, I want it to be able to run free every day. Horses in stables never get to do that and it breaks my heart to see when I go ride. You say hello to some of the horses and they start banging on their gate to get out. I just need to know enough, then I will do it! I am getting very close. I wish I could rescue every horse I see mistreated.

[@jenniferrebecca2813]

Good luck!! How exciting for you 💕

[@eyesea123]

@@jaxqlyn I will probably do that, my trainer is looking now for me. Thank you for the well wishes and advice.

[@bfgivmfith]

I have a horse farm, and I appreciatte you! :) I had one horse in particular as a kid named Dandy. He was a Cutting Horse, but I knew all his spots, and we were best friends! :) He taught me about horses! ;) The hard way! LOL! Threw me six ways till Sunday! But would come back and nuzzle me like, "Get up." LOL!

[@gregknipe8772]

I visit my friends horses often, and have discovered these things on my own, it is incredibly gratifying for some of us , therapeutic. after time, I realize my friends (the owners) have been making this possible for me, because they knew the health giving aspects of HORSE PLAY.

[@nancymatarese2019]

I just learned that my horse loves belly scratches! I’ll try your suggestions about other places to scratch.

[@golden1_1dragon12]

@@kez-7127 it may want to mount u😏😏😏

[@inquisitorlavellan5565]

Just don't pet the chest area like what was shown in the video. It's an erogenous zone LOL

[@golden1_1dragon12]

@@inquisitorlavellan5565 bestiality intensifies

[@inquisitorlavellan5565]

@@golden1_1dragon12 You're terrible 😂😂😂

[@drakekay6577]

Try the insides of their thighs...... :D

[@marymikel9193]

The half roll was by far the best. He was soo committed to completing it.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Mary how’s the weather over there

[@Daytona2]

I'm from a dog positive reinforcement/operant conditioning background and although I love seeing horses I know little about them, so it's lovely to see vids like these, thank you!

[@shellythom7248]

Love how he had his back legs crossed while standing. Lol so cute

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Shelly how’s the weather over there

[@miaorla5009]

Normal Horse: Maybe 4 or 5 itching spots... My horse: EVERYWHERE. (And I mean .. everywhere....)

[@bubblepool9758]

In nose 😳

[@gabbrielewilson6702]

I’ve known my horse for 8 years, and I STILL don’t know where his itching spot is lol

[@miaorla5009]

@@gabbrielewilson6702 😂😂 I'm sure one day you'll find it! Literally have to place a hand on my lads back and his head is in the air and the lip starts to wiggle😄

[@furbyeventing]

Ur lucky u have a horse I really want a horse

[@cvrrupted9579]

Sus

[@historyb0i]

I'm just here to learn random animal things to do durring down time in my D&D campaigns. Most DM's reward players who actually know how to handle animals vs just rolling the dice.

[@Anoiny]

Wow, a wild D&D researcher appeared. Did not expect your kind here buddy XD.

[@historyb0i]

Shhhh, don't let my DM know. The more a player knows a topic and is able to role play it, the lower the DC is for the attempt.

[@fantasylover87]

Hello, fellow researcher!

[@tinasaxon1232]

I love to see someone else enjoying their horse as much as I do. Great job!

[@BeckVMH]

Animals, certainly domesticated animals, enjoy play so much and remind me of small children. That was always my experience with my various German Shepherds over the past 30 years. They’re such a joy.

[@EquiNerdVlog]

This is such a great topic! I think a lot of people are wondering how they can play with their horses. Thanks for making the video 🥰

[@Manageode]

I've seen one horse handler say she does not give affection to the chest of male horses where you were handling Tucker. If you don't see a problem, then disregard, but it may be too stimulatory for a male? I don't know.

[@nahfam627]

@@floofy4659 frisky. It's where the the male would feel a female when mating as some other commenter on here said. I'm not really horse experienced myself so I cant speak to wether its true or not but definetly worth thinking about

[@mesquite1333]

@@nahfam627 Ive seen that video and I think it was specifically stallions. Geldings not so much since they don't have that testosterone flowing through them. I still wouldn't do the chest area though personally.

[@ShekinahGwaii]

I love that you put this out! My own horses were all busines when they wore their headgear, but knew that play time was when that came off. They want solid cues, and to know what is expected of them 🌻

[@jomama5186]

He is too stinkin' cute ! Whatta ham he is ! Super smart and super happy ! He is in beautiful condition healthwise too . You are definitely doing things right by him, for him to be so curious and silly. I loved his faces he was making and all his tricks. You have really spent quality time with him and it shows. Bravo ! He is beautiful. I love his colorings. He is really happy and light around you. Please keep him forever. It is a huge commitment and I can't imagine how they feel when people outgrow them and they wind up at sad and horrible auctions. He deserves to be as happy today as he will always be and with you. He is definitely bonded to you. They have got to have huge hearts. Bigger than ours. I'm sure you will keep him his whole life and make sure he gets proper hoof care and grains and all those good things. He is in such beautiful condition. I sure wish I knew enough for it to be fair, to the horse, 6:00 to have one. I just don't know enough and am older now too :( It is so nice to see the bond you have with him. I always wondered about the way they interact with you, "their human" and you two definitely have a closeness and their is obviously a lot of trust and love there. He sure is a handsome fella ! Beautiful video. Very cute horse ! Thank you for sharing your time with him, with people like me, who always wanted a horse-or 20 horses !!! It is a real treat for me, for my ❤️. Thank you, J♡

[@bookobsessedfae9329]

aww tucker is being such a good boy standing without you holding onto him

[@tortlenoises9166]

First I watched how to flip a goat. Now I watched how to play with a horse.

[@AforAzman]

lol same 🤣

[@youraveragejoe2]

Me 3

[@djarev9581]

Same here

[@Coleaubo]

Careful. You’ll end up buying property and moving to the country. We are. 😆 still trying to talk the husband into goats.

[@Lou.B]

So great to see that positive, trusting communication going on! Thanks!

[@Mumble785]

as someone who's loved horses Forever, has been trying to get into riding for the first time as an adult, and hasn't spent enough time around them yet to know how to show a horse how much i love them yet,,,, thank you so much for this this is SUPER helpful :D!!

[@commandercody38]

Scratching and 'preening' (or the best preening I can do) for my chickens has been a great way to bond with them. They can't preen their own head feathers or beard fluff. Ameriaucanas have floof under their beaks and around their ears that they love light scratches on.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

"Playing with your Horses" has another benefit, as it rapidly develops the bond between a wild Horse and his human. I used this method, very successfully, over the decades, turning nervous Equines into relaxed and happy family members. What's even better, is that my Horses would fight over who gets to be with the human, which would further accelerate the development of the bond between the wildling and his pet human :) . In a way, my other Horses were doing the work for me.

[@horseyhunters9426]

Thanks for the info!

[@frankG335]

Absolutely! A friend of mine keeps her horses in herd form and the herd really helps her a lot!

[@lisaordell2467]

So great! I wish I had known this when I was a kid (11-14) and had a horse for a few years! I did some of the things intuitively but I missed a lot of opportunities to play with my horse. He was the best horse in the corral. It didnt matter who came down to see 'the horses,' as we called the informal herd of horses owned by various townsfolk, my horse would come up to anyone to greet them. He was the chillest and friendliest Appaloosa ever. Man, I miss him. Horse videos are the best. Thank-you for making yours 🙏💙🐴🐎

[@B30pt87]

I grew up on a cattle ranch and my horse and I used to play games all the time. I had a straw cowboy hat that my horse would steal from me so that I would chase him. One day he stole it and ran over to the water trough and pretended he was going to drop it in the water. Every time I'd get close to him he would lower it near the water. I finally gave up and dropped to the dirt and he brought the hat back and dropped it on me. I loved that horse for his whole life.

[@AngelCnderDreamer]

Video: How to play with a horse. Me who does not have a horse or been around them really: Facinating! You have a gorgeous horse, I love how he is mix of brown and white. :D

[@sofly4435]

"Look how dirty my hands are, ew" Said no equestrian ever 🤣

[@MasterWingman]

I really like your approach; it's really gentle but you are still able to show that you are alpha. There's no harshness or dominating the horse like some other trainers. You really treat him like a family member unlike some people that treat them like a commodity.

[@KaidaLis]

This was fun to watch, but also made me miss my Maveric so much. You are so blessed to be able to have and afford a horse and I'm so glad to see that you're taking full advantage of that with Tucker here, and I'm sure with your other horses as well :)

[@meetandcode]

Tucker loves you undoubtedly :D

[@jessehutchings]

😂😂😂 Tucker's face says to me, hehehe yeah I'm a spoiled boy mom loves me

[@bretbell2418]

Love it. I believe that all of these tools will work on all of our little friends. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.

[@blurrygirl1727]

I love how you make working with the horse fun. Horse riding is about partnership not dominance. I'm learning with my horse though that I have gotten one sided with her. She trusts on the left side but not the right. You can see it in her eye. So I'm working on that other side. Thanks for sharing this.

[@SuburbaniteUrbanite]

Horse: I am large and tall, I can haul heavy things and can kill you with a single kick also Horses: I am puppy, please play with me

[@Aykalia]

9/10 of the horses ive known actually thought they were the size of a hamster or something

[@SuburbaniteUrbanite]

@@Aykalia my running theory is that most living animals are just different variations of doggo and when they get the taste of the human petting treatment they think themselves as such.

[@dkeith45]

@@Aykalia You're right on the money there. I've noticed the exact same thing. The vast majority of horses think they are a tiny rabbit, which if you look at their evolution, they were very small forest animals originally and they still think they are.

[@dkeith45]

@ManedWolfMonarch Thankfully very few horses know their power. Most are very timid and will run away rather than try to fight.

[@jessehutchings]

They don't call em dogs for nothing

[@dohavename6775]

Oh, tips on teaching horse to follow you are so cool! Can't wait to try them at the barn

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I love how you approach with love and respect and patience rather than bossy disrespect like many others. Hes such a sweet baby ❤❤❤

[@VeronicaMist]

I love your style of being with your horse. Very gentle, reasonable, and approachable. ❤

[@RickyJr46]

It's very gratifying when a reluctant or fearful horse opens up to our being present. For sure, those skritchy skratches all add up like money in the bank!

[@rbg01]

i like the scratch one specially with a curry comb, horses love it.

[@Urwithech]

youtube at 2am: HOW TO PLAY WITH A HORSE *me with a deadline of assignment* I HAVE TO KNOW

[@travelocationfilms3020]

Good to know. Great tips. I typically scratch/pet the neck area before I go horseback riding so interesting that it helps.

[@arielleequestrian1262]

This was great to see and learn how to have more interaction with them and play with them

[@sharons5074]

Love to see horses playing ❤️❤️

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Sharon

[@thomashanks3255]

Hello Sharon how are you doing. I hope you’re doing fine.

[@Shay_luvsx]

The first technique you provide is really good education. As an equestrian myself, my favorite horse at my barn, Goldie (palomino mare 15.1HH) LOVES being scratched near her poll where her mane begins

[@midi_enjoyer]

the relationship a human and a horse have is wonderful, its so wholesome and just a connection that feels good

[@shamparoy3219]

Hello, thank you for keeping me entertained, I am from India And the lockdown is extended so i cant go to riding school 😭😭😭😭, but watching tucker is making me happy 🥰

[@Kk_eqquestrian]

I’m sorry you can’t ride! I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t take lessons.. I feel so sorry for you

[@vernastoltzfus494]

I'm sorry you can't ride

[@kathleent.6064]

Shanks Roy So sorry to hear that you are unable to ride and take lessons - we are watching the situation in India and devastated for your losses. Keeping you all in our hearts. Stay safe and hoping for better days for you and your country

[@multifacetedperson]

Namaste🙏 from New York City. I wish you good health and I hope India can defeat the virus soon!

[@zhinka1]

our favorite thing with our horses is laser lights, safe as they can run and buck and kick and I am at a distance so I will not get kicked in the head lol They love it and when they see it in my hand they perk up and start prancing about searching for it

[@notfunnnydude]

Aww, that's like a cat

[@barbaracoleman6641]

I saw a vid a few years ago where a german shephard and his horse friend were tearing around the pasture after that red light. I never laughed so hard in my life!

[@joannedorio2393]

Wow, never knew that! Must be so neat to see them just playing! 😊

[@zhinka1]

@@joannedorio2393 it is a blast! especially to see the older horses perk up lol

[@madiv2098]

love this and love your energy and relationship with tucker. i used to ride when i was little but had to stop due to chronic illness. the horse love never really leaves a person though i think :) i’ve always been comfortable around horses and this video makes me want to look into volunteer work or something. we can forget horses are so much more than animals for riding!

[@joannedorio2393]

Love my dog Tucker!!

[@somedudefromapharmacy]

Don’t let that illness hold you back man

[@SuperDreadnaut]

Thanks! This video helped me level up my horse's bonding level.

[@ryleighbirmingham1486]

I have a 2-year-old filly that I'm working with I play with her but she gets too excited and charges at me so it makes it a little difficult and unsafe for me but I'm trying to work with her more on not charging at me

[@skullfullofbooks7398]

Yeah, that entire bit looks very unsafe to be honest. Definitely worth checking out training videos where they give body language and movement cues the respect they deserve, and not have an incredibly excited horse jumping around loose because it looks like fun for the horse. I get that she is trying to give a different lens to training and her horse is well trained, but every interaction with a horse is training whether we want to call it playing or not.

[@Amanda-C.]

I think you definitely can't do that kind of wild play without teaching both "follow me" and "back off". It's a natural way horses bond with each other, but us humans aren't in their weight class, and we can't take the kind of rough play and rough "talk" they do with each other. You need to have "back off" very solid for it.

[@breyerlover2442]

This is an awesome video!! Ironically, yesterday I did these exact things with a filly I'll be starting soon, though in the pasture at first. We haven't done round pen work or anything previously, and I don't think I'm allowed to take her out of the pasture, so I worked with what I had. I've also tried to halter & lead her but she seems to not understand the concept yet. So I actually ended up doing exactly what you explained at 7:10! It's an amazing exercise to build bond and really makes them want to be near you 💖 It worked wonders with her and I'm hoping to advance it towards liberty work. I will say some horses don't like scratches/grooming/petting as much as others, so this 'reward' may be less or more important depending on your horse. Either way, its a wonderful tip and I find it cool we both did the same exercise!

[@alantaylor6691]

I've certain noticed with same thing with the cows I look after, individuals are different in liking vs not liking to be scratched. Some are more tameable than others.

[@nicholasd1623]

I love watching you work with your horse! I learned a lot

[@Kartracer95]

Great video! It all boils down to the horses neurological system and getting them to respond to certain things. Very good video!

[@akhilkohli8861]

It was so fun to watch, I play with my dog & things were somewhat similar lol I'm so excited to play with my horse when I get one😻💗

[@Gggjhvguuvvftyyhvcghhgy]

Love your videos so much they are so helpful!!! Keep up the great work! ❤️

[@Delibro]

Never having horses around me, most times I was unsure what they are thinking, can't say if they'd attack me or cuddle me in the next second. This helps getting to understand them :)

[@coltonpeacy7556]

I absolutely love your videos!! They help out my friends who have horses quite a bit!!

[@LeahSparrow]

I had one who always followed you. Someone asked if they could practice showing halter with her. When they tried to move around her so the “judge” could see her, she kept following. They asked me why and what to do. I said, “Oh yeah. She’s been trained to follow. You have to tell her whoa so she will stop.” 😂

[@Supernautiloid]

I don't own a horse but I consider this to be vital information.

[@spaideman7850]

great tips. such a privilege to be able to play with horses.

[@emilyeqq]

I’m excited to try this!!!

[@leeevers8976]

I love playing with my horse!!

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Lee how’s the weather over there

[@nhokonhokopuala]

Your horse is so beautiful, that white patch is amazing❤

[@undefined088]

Love this animals. I have a pretty strong bond with dogs, and at the time when I was burying mine, a big black horse came and stayed with me for a while. And I loved it.

[@onesadtech]

Great video! I've always been a bit afraid of horses and admired them from afar, but my girlfriend loves to ride horses so we're going try it soon. 😊

[@jeannetteparry5587]

I like most animals but grew up in a town and never had a chance to get to know horses. I love the way they move - so graceful compared with a cow, but had no clue about their psychology let alone how to have fun. Enjoyed very much enjoyed very much

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Jeannette how’s the weather over there

[@FlameRobinBand]

Awwww- tucker looks so happy!

[@riazghuman8698]

Thankyou for sharing such wonderful knowledge and experience

[@mariejae]

I love Tucker already 💖 Lucky horse to have you as it's parent 🌟

[@jomama5186]

Super cute ! He is ADORABLE ! Nice to see him happy and having fun :)

[@thomashanks3255]

Hello how are you doing. I hope you’re doing fine.

[@bluedot7817]

She said it was over and ran off with a horse she met online. He's tall, handsome and Arabian. It felt like a hoof to the stomach. I'm crying in my oats.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

I just found your channel, and is awesome. You're so friendly, a joy to watch you and your horses

[@calliew8587]

Love your videos you deserve so much more subscribers you channel is amazing! 🤠🐴👍

[@TheHomesters]

We love your videos! Keep them coming! 🙏🏽🐎🐴💜❤️🧡💛💚💙🖤🤍💚🤎❣️💕💞💓💗💖💘💝💟

[@foggybrained4087]

Awhhh so important to play with your horses! Let them be horses and they’ll be even more willing to do their jobs in the arena knowing they get free time and lots of love!!

[@tommybutler2454]

He is a great horse ! A lot of time and attention has been put into him. Bravo !

[@sueheaman7186]

It certainly is a good, positive way making it like a game or fun stuff🙌🏼 I took a kite one time out to the pasture on a windy day...they all(7 horses) all took off running when they saw it, then they stopped, looked at it in air then all started following it( it wasn’t that high, their curiosity won out! Then the wind died down and it landed. One of them came over to it and picked it up and took off with it! I am yelling” hey come back here with that”! He hides it, drops it behind a bush! Another time I took my golf clubs out to the pasture and hit tennis balls around them and between their legs! Some would pick them up. It got them use to things moving and flying around them! A good fun way to be out with them! 🤠🐴

[@ED-so9lp]

Just don't hit the horses with the tennis balls

[@frankG335]

​@@ED-so9lp The reason they used tennis balls is that it won't hurt them! I'm sure they weren't hitting them at 90mph.

[@kyliejones8827]

I love that release from pressure (moving the bag away) is being utilised here 👏👍😀

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Kylie how’s the weather over there

[@kyliejones8827]

@@stevenhenry4227 Over where? 😊

[@jazzalmenas]

I am impressed, no one did the word play trolling... Kudos youtube community!

[@Mhdogman]

I love your energy with the horse. Good stuff.

[@justclara8325]

My horse really likes to follow me around, when I go and see her in the field she’ll just stay right next to me until I leave, and she likes to try and follow me out of the gate