How to Stop a Bolting Horse - The Secret is Prevention

[@KingsMom831]

I LOVE that you show EVERYTHING! How you “catch” your horse is so important!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Kings Mom and Welcome! Thank you! I try to show as much as possible, especially the most important part of horse "ownership" and training, the relationship and connection aspects. As you can see in this video, my big and beautiful boy not only shares his love for me by hugging me he helps me get his tack on so we can go and do this video! Doesn't get any better than that💕

[@jessicacrudup6976]

I love how patient she is with him while trying to get him up. :-)

[@palehorse5181]

I have a Paso Fino that was beaten and abused before I got her and bless her heart I’ve gotten her to trust me not to hit ect. but any bodily functions (sneeze, cough, farting ect.) will cause her to bolt. I love your method, I just need to work more on sounds...whoever that had her starved her, beat her, and then sold her for meat but she’s a true jewel. A very gentle soul once she realized I wasn’t ever going hurt her, just have to help her with her fears. She’s only 4 years old too.

[@ratherbfishing455]

Desensitize her to sound and movement. Have an experienced trainer help you with your young horse. When I trained horses we had a super heavy rope tied to a metal beam roof to teach them to tie, stand, and learn patience. We had the radio on, taught lessons, treadmill, drug the area, watered it. The horses were exposed and saw everything. I often had judges comment how well trained my horses were with young riders.

[@juliakoroleva1567]

Thank you. I can feel this zen energy from your interactions with your horse. It's really beautiful. There is no force unlike in many other trainers' videos I've seen.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Julia and Welcome! Thank you , that's great to hear!

[@cindystevenson9669]

So happy he wound up with you. Sadly many end up at auction through no fault of their own.

[@charlotteh7766]

What a pleasant instructor you are, both to your beautiful horse and the viewers! Greetings from Denmark 🇺🇲🫶🇩🇰

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Thank you Charlotte!

[@loririttle4682]

My favorite videos are the ones with Zor..I have a Percheron Thoroughbred who I rescued when she was 23..spent months working on our relationship before I got on her..thanks to your videos ♥️ and she’s a dream under saddle..ALL because we’ve bonded and developed trust. Thank you, Caroline...you’re the best out there!!

[@jackiekahn3731]

I haven’t ridden for months but you’ve inspired me to give it a go with positive energy!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Jackie and Welcome! That's so great to hear!

[@Sara-he4dn]

Got my first horse a few months ago. A kill pen rescue. A big index mare. Your videos have been so great for us- especially in a barn where old school methods are the norm. I prefer cooperation through relationship and trust. Thanks for reinforcing that. THANK YOU! 🙏

[@towhidyr]

I’m so happy to watch your session because I hav’t ridden my horse for over a year also. I’m going to watch this every day before you do what you did. Thank you very much. Reza

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Reza and Welcome! Thank you and keep us posted!

[@sonyawhaley739]

I love to see the love between a horse and Rider and I love how he hugged you back it was the sweetest thing ever I love that kind of stuff

[@patricia-leas22]

Just discovered you..... absolute respect... you are just amazing, the ... feel, the subtle body language, followed by his response, then your explanations, for me I could see him just ‘switch on’ even before you ask... but omgosh what a massive man... thank you, love your clip.

[@charlottetodaro8488]

I love how gentle you are with the horses❤

[@angelahales6202]

Wow I just love your vids Caroline and since I have been following your guidance my relationship with my mare Amy has completely changed. She actually Canter's to me from the field now. The main point that turned around our relationship is the give and take and lightness with the reigns. Keep up the excellent work you are just amazing. Thank you x

[@dougalvis]

For safety sake, I remind any viewers no “technique” will 100% eliminate risk of horse behaving in an undesired or unexpected way. But like this trainer emphasized, with a lot of time & work you can greatly reduce the chances of a negative response. It can be challenging to relate to a horse without fear in light of this reality but vital to do so or else the horse won’t learn to trust you. Loved the advice to use protective gear & be aware when taking horse to new environment 👍. Those things will help reduce fear in the rider IMOP. Just remember no amount of baby talk, hugging & kissing will change the fact you are dealing with an animal that can react instinctively or respond based on previous negative experience at any time. Loved the video - beautiful horse 👌

[@horseanddogspage]

Sooo nice to see that great improvement in Zor. With my mare Lady we follow your curriculum, started 1 year ago with KZbin and after the course spirituality of horsemanship that ive sign up for in 2019. Now she pick me at the mounting block, ground with me, even in the stable no need to tie her anymore (most of the time) shes became so affectionnate and loving! The communication between us improved a lot. She's stick to me more than ever at liberty, walk and trot, starting to add more action in the round pen and keeping her glued (sometimes she just dont want to leave me) i'm being able to keep her next or around me at the trot in my square arena most of the time, and she's coming to meet me in her pen or in the arena. Ive had improvement since I've started the tao of horsemanship, easier to keep her at the trot cause Ive found some missing pieces already, learning more and more to know my mare, and be the leader that she needs. I'm mounting bareback in the arena half of the times, Ive bought that super bareback pad you suggest on your web site I'm working a lot on my energy, being more centered and in my senses, has helped me in my everyday live handle stress too ! I'm really happy of all the improvement for me too! I had to regain confidence after a very bad experience somes years ago in trails that had make my mare nervous, and me too. With time, patience and dedication, I think we went throught that. The relashionship we've developped last year with the help of the spirituality of horsemanship course helped us a lot overcoming that past experience Now were going on trails, only my mare and me, and her ears going back and forth, she's looking for my cues, she's no longer nervous et we walk back home very relax. What a pleasure and a relief! It's so important that we enjoy it both. I use my saddle and helmet on the trails thought. One day when lady and I, will really ride as one like you do with your horses, I will have the chance to go with a bareback pad. I will take all the time it need Thank you for helping me improving my world! Lady is all the world to me...I'm so exited to be abord the masterclass membership ! Its an Incredible journey! You deserve a great testimonial your work is amazing!

[@horseanddogspage]

I like the fact that we can ask question and share progress on the course online too, very nice of you creating that communauty and giving us feedback. You'll hear about me very often. Ps: thanks for the advices by email after my inscription in the course, much appreciated !

[@lindawisnoski762]

Annie Lampron great training. I did for 8 yrs. Professionally. It is a gift from God for I had no lessons or experience from others. I was called a whisperer. I really enjoy watching and hearing what you say. God bless you. I live in McKinney Texas now.

[@thepeacestore458]

I had my 20 year old mare bolt on me yesterday out of nothing. And it was a shocked because she has never done that before. I will apply your technique. Thank you. I subscribed to your videos.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi The Peace Store and Welcome! So sorry to hear about you mare, I hope she's okay. Please let us know how the technique is working for you and if you have any questions please email us at [e-mail] Thanks Sabrina

[@Kay-se9dc]

I absolutely love your teaching about relationship with these beautiful animals. Thank you.

[@bwci33]

I always told my kids to sit back and ride a bolt as if it was all YOUR idea, not the horse's, and ride FORWARD into a circle (or a bush if need be!). That seemed to do the trick even in a real scared run. The fact that you reestablish the leadership right away seemed to be reassuring to both horse and rider and got things back to normal fast. But you do need to be a good rider and if possible (this happened sometimes while riding others' horses) have a very solid relationship with your horse. This video was a good reminder of how to do your basic work: Thanks and give your horses a big hug! Oh, and one time, my advice was ride that stinker pony (not ours) forwards until he is so tired he will never do that again, and he NEVER did that again! (Ponies are a special case.)

[@shelm-b8p]

So you advice your kids to let the horse run like a maniac cross-country, especially downhill, through rabbit holes, maybe even through cars, people on the trail, running through other horses on the trail? I am truly just puzzled.

[@jsgreys11]

Beautiful! I love watching you! You are as gentle & patient.

[@imba.hjaltalin]

Love all the little gold nuggets in your videos, they are almost as valuable as the main message.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi I T and Welcome! Thank you. It's great to hear!

[@Calmitsok]

You speak such truth. When the relationship is so trusting snd personal they 'love' you and protect you

[@dreamcometrue2498]

Your relationship with Zor is beautiful to watch!

[@qessyhildreth2851]

Awww that's so sweet. You have a wonderful relationship with them!

[@gabbsis]

I really love that you show every thing that heppens in between!!! Subscribed and i hope more videos come soon!

[@Raviena_Ranger]

Wow how incredible! I hope my horses are this comfortable with me someday, definitely going to be coming back to your videos for advice

[@BindedSoulz]

I love your attitude haha, when sh!t hits the fan, im new to the training world but im enjoying taking in the knowledge, im putting my all into learning about such magnificent animals, i’ve currently got a mare im training, she was so head shy, and no one could get near her, i took the courage to start training her first, i found in our time together she’s just like me, and we’ve bonded so well, and im welcome to her herd, we dont deserve animals, but im glad people like us who appreciate them get to have moments like these

[@bronwynbody4491]

seriously!! you are fabulous...you are so connected, intelligent and bloody switched on! How do I get you to Australia to be my personal helper?? Beautiful horse

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Bronwyn and Welcome! I have many students in Australia! I'm sure we can put something together. Please email me directly to further discuss: [e-mail]

[@teresaarvidson44]

Thanks for this video. Its amazing the relationship with Zor, . You sound so much like my old trainer i had when i had a thorobved off the track. she taught me how to do an emergency stop similar to your style on my thorobred which seemed to work pretty well. He was 16.1 pretty big and strong for me. Kudos to your humane and gentle approach.

[@alejandrasegura8411]

Love to see how you work toguether with your beautiful horse. You are a Great teacher! Thanks for sharing! what an amazing relationship yo-u have with your horse. looking at you both makes me happy. ..thanks again!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Everyone! I'd like to share a question about this video from one of my bloggers. My answer offers more depth and clarification on how to prepare a horse so they don't bolt! Please read on and share! "Hi Caroline. I got to experience a bolting horse for the first time last Saturday. I was riding on a bareback pad because no normal saddle fits my horse. I've ordered a custom one. I've ridden him 6-7 time bareback with no problems. My Gypsy Vanner spooked, and I fell off. That must've made him spook more because he bolted off. Then, my riding partner's horse bolted. It could've been much worse than it was because no one was seriously injured. I now know both horses need much more relationship work. However, is there any advice you can give for if a horse bolts and the other one is even thinking about following the bolting horse? " Hi Sage! Glad to hear you are all ok after the bolting incident! What you are describing, beginning with " I've ridden him 6-7 time bareback with no problems" holds no value. It means nothing in terms of knowing your horse and what he knows. Both of those horses needed a thorough assessment first to determine what they knew or didn't know as well as how safe they would be in certain situations before being ridden out and on a trail or even together. First, as a professional trainer, I don't just get on and ride a horse I just met, not even my students horses. I know most professional trainers do and well, we do not see eye-to-eye when it comes to that topic. See, I want to get to know a horse, see how he thinks, reacts, responds and what he knows or doesn't know. This is the first step and what I call an assessment. And, I follow my guidelines when assessing. I have 10 free training vids on purchasing your first horse, pre-exam. I look at everything, not just the physical aspects. I show you what I'm looking at and looking for in each video too. Once you've watched them you'll know more about me and how thorough I am and how safe my training method/program is. Getting back to your question about " any advice you can give for if a horse bolts and the other one is even thinking about following the bolting horse? " I think I answered it in this video. Proper preparation and testing your horse and before you go out on the trail. Test them together and in safer environments like a paddock or arena and before you trail ride. Why? Because every time we take our horses away from their comfort areas (i.e. thresholds) we are testing their confidence, respect and trust in us. While most of you may think Zor is excellently trained and responsive in this video and I agree, he's only passed the 1st test with me. I have yet to test him in new environments and thresholds and for starters I won't be riding when I do test him. When I think he's relaxed and safe enough to ride in those new areas, I will be wearing a saddle and helmet when I do.

[@sherrieaton6444]

Hi. I am new to your videos and enjoying what I’m learning. When you say that you wouldn’t be riding Zor when you take him out of his environment... what would you do if you want to go on a ride out? ie a hack?

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

@@sherrieaton6444 Hi Sherri and Welcome! My training method involves developing tremendous awareness on the human's part - that is part of the equation of being safe when riding. My training program, work with horses, is very mindful of the horse's comfort and when they feel safe in new environments and when they don't. Feeling safe, or not, is what I call a "threshold". Once my horse is comfortable, trusting and safe in one area of our working environment, or physical threshold (they have emotional ones too), I will "test" it in a new one, paying close attention to their energy, body language, expression and ability to stay connected to me. If they cannot remain the same in the new area, as they were in the one where they remained relaxed and comfortable, I will work on the ground until we get the same connection in the new area. So, to answer your question more directly, I know Zor and I know how unconfident he can become and he is too big and too strong to feel safe on when riding, so I will work him in new environments and on the ground before I trust him enough to ride in those areas. Once we can go to 4-5 new areas and be successful I will venture out on a trail. Not all horses are like Zor and some are fine going out on a trail for the first time. But with horses like Zor, you need to be smart and careful about how you develop them and where/when you ride them.

[@sherrieaton6444]

Thankyou for your reply !!

[@MrsMiss-mv5kt]

@@TaoofHorsemanship DP you have a link to purchase your recommended super bareback pad? Thanks

[@bunnykins1450]

I happened across your video by accident and feel so blessed I have. I have four horses, they are, apart from nights, almost constantly around me, me around them due to the way I live. I’m so lucky. Your training methods building on the relationship is the first I have seen that truly is communicating and building a relationship with a horse. A number of people around me are the same too. So I’ve already shared this. We are in France are Dutch, English, French and American. The French are generally see their horses as a tool and do not see character. Same with their dogs and wives ! In any event, I have one particular horse with whom on the ground I have a great relationship, in saddle impeccable whilst in an arena. Outside in the forests, she sweats up in fear and gets so stressy. She has never bolted or done anything bad, she listens to me inspite of her fear. So I’m joining your classes so I can help myself and her too. All my horses are rescue. They have had trauma in their past. This mare is the only one I have been unable to really achieve full trust, no doubt it is me lacking. I am so looking forward to learning from you and sharing with my horses and friends too. God bless you

[@shanonhayes9400]

Oh, my thank you so much for this video. I have a Percheron cross who I love dearly...but he was pretty spoiled as a youngster. I have been learning to develop softness in my horse, and want to ride George in a halter/sidepull. We do have a good relationship. You are confirming for me that the relationship and mutual respect are the key. I haven't had the courage to take it further with him until now. One day at a time! Thanks.

[@tracym6297]

I love the bond you have with your horses. I have that with my first horse but somehow lost sight of the bonding process with my others. I got them around the same time that all the natural horsemanship clinicians were popping up. It just isn't the same. I'm so glad I found your channel. ❤❤❤

[@ruthrackham2983]

I love watching you working with these beautiful horses. It makes me realise how far I have to go and I don't have my own horse so working with school horses in lessons feels like a long haul. The mare I ride just gets faster and faster and doesn't listen to me (or other riders) but I love her. I will keep striving to get her to listen to me and to catch her before she goes full pelt in the arena. Wish me luck and if you have videos that beginners can follow pls signpost as that would be so appreciated.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Ruth! Thank you. I wish I could offer you some quick advice, tips, but it's not that easy, especially working with lesson horses. Most are miserable. Every "bad" behavior is a sign, means the horse is communicating, trying to tell you what's bothering them. In your case, your lesson horse could be bothered by many things, too many for them to keep it together and that's because they get trigger stacked, overwhelmed, feel despair and lose control. Helping horses like this is more about meeting their individual needs and not about training and certainly not about punishment. If you can spend some time just being with this horse, without asking anything of them, doing things they like to do (eat grass, good hay, treats, brushing, going for a walk about) it would help them feel better about their plight. When you take a lesson, tell your instructor you want to go slow from now on with this horse. This way you can show them love and make them feel comfortable during their lesson with you. In the end, you're paying for the lesson, it's your money so it should be your time. Keep me posted!

[@Calmitsok]

Such lightness in the mouth, listening to the leg, and a fabulous friendship/ relationship! I need to move to america

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Susan and Welcome! Thank you so much. I teach students all over the world through my online riding program. Every horse on my KZbin channel has been developed, trained, using my method. Please click here for details and to join www.taoofhorsemanship.com/masterymembership/. Please email me directly with any questions [e-mail]. ▼

[@jodyhuston1516]

Thank you Caroline and Zor ! Very nice to meet you for the first time. I love your light touch connection with Zor and the way you teach ! Where in Florida are you ?

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Jody and Welcome! So glad my work resonates with you! I am located right outside of Ocala, in Dunnellon, FL. Here is mt main website www.taoofhorsemanship.com/

[@lyndaennis8508]

That was brilliant hard-working you and the horse you are both connected love it thank you xxxx

[@kristylarson7832]

I love the relationship you have with the horses and all the information you offer! Thank you!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Kristy and Welcome! Thank you!

[@alisonjetmar7437]

You are definitely someone I wish I knew when I was younger and horse crazy. I learned and it was an interesting journey but boy oh boy some of the advice I recall - the persons I speak of were pretty clueless so one learned to sift and separate the advice! You are a great resource and I like your approach.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Alison and Welcome! Thank you!

[@fromkillpens2newhomes878]

The way I learned to stop a horse that has bolted, is lean back and seesaw the reins left to right repeatedly, so they can't get a good bite on the bit. Now, this technique won't work on a horse that doesn't have a bit in it's mouth. In all fairness, most of my experience is on the ground, with thoroughbreds on racetracks. I was a groom on the racing circuit for 4 years, back in my early twenties. I've only ridden horses a few times in my life. I just like working with them. And doing my part to save as many as possible from the slaughter pipeline.

[@reneeredfern1569]

See I’ve seen someone try that in action on a horse that does bolt that I knew from experience wouldn’t respond to any sort of technique whether it be flexing (bending) or seesawing. So anyway the horse was bolting she didn’t listen to what her what to do and do the seesawing technique end came off the horse into a barbed wire fence, and that horse ended up getting sold because no one had the table or was able to fix him and he had put people in the hospital multiple times because of how spooky he was. He also like 17 years old so that did it help either.

[@ratherbfishing455]

Turn the horse in a circle and take there head away. Won't work very well if the horse has been trained to be supple. I've ran a horse into a wall to get it to stop.

[@mingram008]

Thank you for helping us! Excellent information packed in this video! Looking forward!!!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Mingram008 and Welcome! Thanks so much and let me know how it works for you and your horse!

[@ltrocha]

You did an excellent job in this video.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Thank you so much Mr Trocha!

[@mimiv3088]

Last emergency stop i could see him totally utterly focus on you. Ears head came fully up. Awesome.

[@kellysmith1792]

What I wouldn't give to hug a horse like that! Lol - looks like he is fully content to just lay there. WOW, I love how he got up with you on his back. I love them so, I may be hooked to watch you too.

[@triplemoon9563]

Yes yes Yes! SPOT ON! Thank you for this video A lot of knowledge I wished I could just sit with you while you work a horse. Everything I had seen here is true earned. Respect from your horse. & that is the ultimate goal between horse and rider. Respect comes from Trust & love.which a lot of horse people dont get… You want a Partner not a slave. Bravo to you young lady. You should be proud.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Triple Moon and Welcome! Thank you so much!

[@mithryanna]

What a gorgeous boy. What is he? Seeing your relationship with him is very therapeutic and relaxing. I will definitely check out more of your material.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Mithryanna and Welcome! Thank you, he is a love! Here is the link to my website www.taoofhorsemanship.com/

[@sarahnystrom8517]

I love how your horses are your children. Mine is too!

[@sarahnystrom8517]

gym shoe why?

[@anneyrose]

I started at 55 mostly just walking i ride in pad and rope mostly like in video. When she takes off at a spook, i have bad habit of diving off her , not good at 65.im not comfortable in a saddle, i ride in my yard do obstacles mostly. I love your laugh makes me feel at ease

[@baroquemedicalitsupporttea8306]

Thank you for the brilliance in your confidence and knowledge, makes for a riveting trainer! I subscribed, and I can't ride, but I want to learn.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Baroque and Welcome! Thank you so much for your support! I am releasing a new online course, Beginner Rider Course, this month. Please click here to join and help share the method www.taoofhorsemanship.com/beginner-rider-series.

[@slapshotjack9806]

I love how still he sat at the beginning

[@katarinamills8530]

I have all your DVDs and love your work.My 9y old Oldenburger turned to be a magic horse since I work with him according to your ideas...started 2years ago with it.Love from Germany!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Katarina! I recognize your name:) Fantastic to hear! Keep up the great work and keep me posted!

[@Sorraiamustang]

Nice video and funny ... Any horse person that has any experience at riding has experienced a bolting horse . This info is invaluable . The only thing I would add is a verbal cue at the same time as she performs the emergency stop .

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Sorraiamustang and Welcome! Thank you!

[@user-fo7ns7pq9q]

So love the way you by gentle handling connect with that beautiful horse . I have a very sensitive horse that has been thought good manners and with very light aids . It’s such a gift to have such a horse and so safe , fun and amazing to work with him 💚😍 love your laughter and that you , like me, thanks the horse and make him proud … Good boy 🥰

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Lena and Welcome! If you would like to learn more, click here for my online courses and video library: www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/.

[@rajeevbhardwaj8514]

Very informative ,well explained ,pl upload such more videos , thanks

[@sonyawhaley739]

Wow she is a great teacher I would love to learn from her and to be working under her

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Thanks Sonya! You can learn from me and remotely. I offer my apprenticeship program online. Please click here for more information about my MasteryMembership Riding Foundation Program www.taoofhorsemanship.com/masterymembership.

[@caitlincharlotte1468]

Thank you for this help, my horse was taught before I got him to go go go, bc he was ott, now with your help, I can control him : D

[@judyweinmann8236]

Great video. I wonder if you are aware that sometimes when you stop Zor you are still holding the reins with some pressure...not giving him a full release of pressure. Is this intentional, or is it because you are talking/explaining everything to your viewers...which is challenging to do, while demonstrating your techniques? Kudos for your rehabbing Zor and others in your barn and for sharing with us! I love your relationship and gentleness, but with reinforcing a cue when necessary.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Judy and Welcome! Great observations and YES! Of course I was still holding the reins. Reinforcement is so important here and it's not about releasing pressure like all of you are taught. Not in this life-or-death scenario! You hang on and dammit that horse better stop and back up and give and submit. That's what I am driving home with this video, in addition to tons of other great advice! Zor was a bolter and while he is amazing here in this video, I have yet to take him out to new areas and test him. I better have excellent brakes, his mind, attitude and heart or I else. Don't worry though, I won't ride him at first, but for most of you, you don't know any better so you ride and get hurt. So, another reason why I am very demonstrative in this video, I want to impress upon all of you how loving and how strong you need to be and for all the right reasons.

[@judyweinmann8236]

Thank you for your explanation... which helps me understand better the "why" of what I observed. My riding/training experiences have never put me on a horse like your Zor and I've always found that a total release has been effective for the many horses I've trained...several being my own "home raises Arabians" that were never given the opportunity to learn "resistance"...It takes 2 to pull! I believe horses appreciate a total release of pressure and will try really hard to earn it. I'm very aware of many riders (my students, included) who hang on their horse's face/bridle sometimes when they are at a halt (just chatting, or listening to my instructions, etc.) and don't even realize they are "holding" their horse. I do love your teaching style and your huge heart for all horses. I learn from people like you and many others almost every day. Horses are my passion (from my first horse at age 11, to now age 73). Thanks for adding to my "tool box" of knowledge. I admire you for what you do to help horses and their people.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

@@judyweinmann8236 Your welcome! And thank you for your support:) Horses by nature are oppositional. We teach them to push and pull harder, and to get lazy and use our arms/body as a fifth leg. The bigger the pull, like Zor use to have, the bigger the correction AND the teaching moment is always in the "feel and timing" of your pressure and release. There is no right or wrong in that case, just a knowledge of how much, how soon, when to back off, when to add if needed. I think I spend more time with a lose rein in this vid and a good release than I hold and my hold is always to reinforce how important it is to be able to "snatch" those reins when necessary, back them up and have them respond without question and total submission. This is a must when it comes to correcting a bolting horse and preventing one. Thanks again Judy and I look forward to hearing from you again soon!

[@dogmom7698]

Helmets save lives. You might want to be a good example of safety and consider wearing one. My friend was tossed off and killed when her head hit the ground after her horse had a bad spook. It is nothing to take lightly.

[@dogmom7698]

kurtis howard are you talking to me? If so, kindly stfu.

[@erynd2524]

I bought a helmet and impact vest after my first accident last November. My back was broken in two places.

[@pinkystinky523]

@@erynd2524 WOW. Sorry to hear that! The vest and helmet probably saved your life considering bones were broken even with that protection.

[@paloma4444]

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[@paloma4444]

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[@jeramanning6280]

Can you please tell me how to sign up for the membership??? This is awesome!! I totally click with this style of riding and training 100%!!! I feel like I have more in common with this riding, teaching, and training style than any other styles of teaching, riding, and training that I have seen up until now and I’m 35 years old this May 23rd! I’m always interested and looking to continue furthering my relationship with my horses and my horse knowledge and education!! So glad I found this, where do I sign up please??!!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Jera and welcome! To learn how to sign up for the membership please visit our website at www.taoofhorsemanship.com/ or you can email Caroline directly at [e-mail] for any questions you might have. XX Sabrina

[@helenbird1664]

Beautiful relationship with ur horse 🐴 Thank you for the kindness and informative support on ur video. I’m about to share a field with a big female horse that’s very lively and young. I will need to build a relationship with this new horse somehow .It seems to like being a ‘runner’ and not like being caught. I’m frightened it may possibly barge out of the field as well.Early days. I hope I can handle it . (I can’t cope with potentially getting injured ) Thank you 👍

[@Dimes4DaDevil]

Awesome to watch the amount of work done. Great way to relate to a horse from my point of view being new to this stuff.

[@Brisco1]

What a handsome, nice looking horse!

[@kathleent.6064]

This is a lovely video-So many wonderful things about it I only wish that as a role model you would ride consistently with a helmet--no one ever plans to need one.

[@angelanicholson951]

This being one with your horse is how i see it. They are not machines created for us to ride, like machines. I can't stand that! They are living creatures, and every one is different. They and us need to be light and in tune with one another...a partnership. They want to be with us as much as we do with them. I loved this video. Subscribed.

[@gemmafisher1986]

He is absolutely beautiful and gentle..it's very rare to have a relationship with a horse like that..obviously loves u..I hate croos too nobody should need to use a whip !! He's stunning I'd love a horse like him..gentle giant

[@carmenslee6234]

Years ago, as a teenager, I worked racehorses. Some were bolters. My technique was a bit weird. If they bolted I made them go faster! Sure confused the hell out of them!

[@imba.hjaltalin]

I have done that too, for some reason it relaxes them because they realize you are not afraid (or think you are not) so then at least one of you is "relaxed". I have done it, even gone like "hya!!!" Or perhaps it relaxes them becaus they are a bit surprised. Reverse psychology works. Also when you have a horse that freezes and stops instead of being more forward, what works for me is stopping them often with my seat when they ARE forward. Especially if their owner is so used to encouraging them on and they have gotten tired of it. In time they realize stopping all the time is less fun than riding haha. Of course always respect your horse and how they are feeling MUST be adressed, but this works too as little aids. It womt solve the main problem, if your horse keeps stopping he is really insecure.

[@loridinofrio1271]

Yes when my horse was bolting made him run and run to get it out of his head it worked he use to go right threw the bit he is now riding bitless

[@하나-리아]

@@loridinofrio1271 what if there is a road with moving cars?

[@nicoleraenaj]

She's so loving to them I love that. & how you work with the spirit heart and mind

[@keelyevans7692]

Superbly explained, I love the responsiveness

[@kellysmith1792]

Ok, I'm hooked, I really like your technique and reasoning. Knowledge and love are always the way. I have an inner fear that I never atates put loud related to 2 bolting horses and 1 runaway many yrs ago. 2 before age 13 the other late 20's. I never had training nor my own horse (though they are my #1 love) at the time I did all I knew, but it was not enough. I have since been offered to ride my close friend/neighbors horses, they are an older couple and no longer ride. With all my ❤ I have "SO" wanted to, but there is always a reason why I can't, (WOW-what a sap I am,this almost made me cry) any way, I think I'm afraid-no, I know I'm afraid it will happen again. So far, from what I have seen from you, maybe I can learn and possibly build my confidence. Thank you.

[@kellysmith1792]

Sorry for not checking my spelling, my intent in my comment was "I had never STATED OUT LOUD", not the bolony you see there, sorry.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Kelly and Welcome! Yes, you can overcome your fear and be the partner and rider you always dreamed of with your (a) horse! Please check out my website where I offer an abundance of online courses for both rider and horse: www.taoofhorsemanship.com

[@camillakruitbosch4016]

I'm going to be purchasing your membership I just got to wait a while

[@india239]

I wish you would wear a helmet. I got a kick in the head after a bolting and bucking mare unseated me. Saved my life

[@vincef5832]

I WISH YOU WOULD MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Nanny state minded people don't belong in the horse world.

[@bobbibecker3669]

Some people use their brain and don't rely on a helmet

[@literallynoone5473]

Holy shit your replies are toxic. Like oh. my. god. It is such a small thing to wear a helmet but it has so many benefits. The original comment put it so nicely and y’all are just trying to tear them apart. Be respectful and prepare your arguments a little better next time please.

[@dogmom7698]

Vince F STFU idiot

[@Lucy-eg3tj]

Yup

[@warriorhorse1533]

Thank you so much for all you do. I have a Belgium who is very light to touch but I have to get him to come to the mounting block.

[@qessyhildreth2851]

One thing I also do to help. When I mount I turn his head and then on e I'm on I take a few steps back to get his mind thinking backwards so he won't bolt while mounting anyway.

[@terriedwards1770]

Wow what a awesome teaching love ur teaching 💓🐴 lots of work but worth it

[@carmenslee6234]

Great lesson, thank you!

[@victoriahudson1277]

I can’t wait to get a horse of my own and have that relationship

[@ella.equine2575]

The best things to do is not rush into it and try more than one horse like get 3 horses and try them all and get the one u think U want and if he passes u can buy the horse

[@teresawort9124]

Horses are a lot of work. Be prepared for that. Also the cheapest part of owning a horse is..buying the horse.

[@victoriahudson1277]

Teresa Wort ya I know it’s crazy, but I won’t be getting a horse for a while I don’t live in the right place to have one

[@teresawort9124]

I will tell you the bond between horse & rider is amazing. You learn to communicate without words.

[@TheLadyLemonade2023]

Please don’t be one of them people to just buy a horse because you want one.

[@lirielhotshoot1247]

Where in Florida are you? How much for lessons? I am moving near Tampa this summer. You are certainly my kind of instructor. You look like you have many ribbons for Equitation.

[@Jiznvamerike-c8w]

WOW that gate you guys open together

[@jordyn0]

the trust Zor has with you! amazing😮 he is one stunning boy ❤😊 my horses go to is to hollow her back out and throw her head up (she was a racehorse) and i’m always struggling when she does that would these tips be good for something like that? ❤❤

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Jordyn! Thank you so much. He is a special boy❤ Yes and no. The techniques I am showing you will work but only if you learn the steps to developing this level of feel, timing, contact and connection. Like you, I have OTTB's and every one of them used to stress out when you applied contact to their face (I ride bitless). They would snatch the reins (including Zor), push through, panic, hollow out. The best way to change this, meaning the least stressful for both and safest way is to learn how to begin on the ground and through in-hand work. I teach all about this and so much more in my universal and comprehensive riding foundation program. Please click here for details: www.taoofhorsemanship.com/masterymembership. If you're not interested in the program, I do offer a few training videos about this in my video library subscription: www.taoofhorsemanship.com/video-library

[@robertholitik5729]

That’s why she’s got that trust with him and it’s amazing, and I wish I could get on him and she’s the best KZbinr.

[@justinfutrell7457]

If you are getting on a horse that will bolt or not stop you should not be on the horse In the first place. Spend a lot of time with your horse and doing a lot of ground work lundging, yelding fore quarters, yelding hind quarters, backing, side passing, going over obstacles , vertical and lateral flexion. a lot of desensitizing to anything and everything building trust and respect on both sides you and the horse. Getting your horse using the thinking side of its brain both sides trained as a individual horse. soft, supple, responsive and relaxed all at the same time. Its not a secret its just a good foundation and good horsemanship before you get in the saddle . And most western trainers are very big on riding the horse on a loose rein with little to no contact .

[@robertholitik5729]

I might want to ride Lovie too, if I become a lesson student of yours but apparently I haven’t tried hard enough to become a lesson student of yours and joining the program!

[@vigilantegal]

Love this! Any discounts offered for a private non profit rescue?

[@markbolois336]

I have a 20 year old that I just acquired about a month ago. He has sat for about 9 years. I have been working on groundwork with him since I got him. He does not like to stand still for the saddle or when mounting and he tries to move off to get away because I believe his last owner let him get away with all of this. Is there anything that I can do to help with this or is just doing it repeatedly and making him think about what he is doing the only way to try to fix the problem?

[@maryabbott6809]

Wish I'd seen this video 18 years ago when I tried to do the "recommended" one-rein stop on my 6-year old Arab gelding who bolted, due to bees, on a RUGGED trail. Yes, I flipped him and ended up with a broken leg and concussion. I still have and love him. He is now a healthy 24.

[@carmenslee6234]

Love this video all over again!

[@horselady4375]

This is what I've been looking for.I havent seen you spinning him around everytime he doent do it right.Poor horses that are trained that bbn way.how do they even stay sraight.im staying with you.Thanku for using the love approach..that's right.your not training a robot.!

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Patty Lanz Hi and Welcome! Please join us on our Tao of Horsemanship FB page facebook.com/TaoofHorsemanship where you will get to see Caroline LIVE every Wednesday at 12pmEST for our Webinar/Podcast.

[@martapoludnik9220]

That's amazing. I didn't know what to expect but that's exactly how I stop fast when things are getting a bit out of control. And yes, the horse has to be thought to be soft before this works. A lot of work at walk and trot before this works at lope or gallop. Thank you.

[@punktpunkk]

when he hugged you 😭😭😭😭 SO CUTE

[@louise27574]

I know this is a very late comment, but I’m still confused why you are emphasizing perfecting the one rein stop if it won’t help you when he bolts? Love your work by the way.

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Louise! I am not perfecting the one-rein stop. I am demonstrating a completely different technique that's why it's called "prevention."

[@PARoth2011]

Hmnn....I was taught to slide hands down the reins and sit back to slow a bolting horse at least 25 years ago and it was reinforced by several instructors since so nothing secret there BUT that said, it is always nice (and important) to review it and I appreciated the emphasis on the time taken to do correct ground work, bending and softening etc at the halt and walk which so many trainers pass right by. Agreed: Preparation is the biggest “secret” to stopping a horse who wants to take off. Very nice horse and classical riding.

[@stephridestheworld]

What bareback pad are you using? Struggling to find one that fits our percherons. :)

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Scandic and Welcome! I use the following bareback pad www.taoofhorsemanship.com/shop.

[@elizabethgardner5950]

Hi Caroline: I'd like to know what your answer would be to this issue, I have a 7 yr old German Hanoverian mare that has had no work at all, related to my physical inability and then a hip replacement to work her when she was much younger ie 1 1/2yr old. I find now that she is very rude, pushy, and just ignorant to be around. I've been injured with her stepping on my shoe and knocking me down on the barn floor dislocating my shoulder and now I am not too sure how to start this horse. Now, at this time, needs the very basics bridling putting the saddle on just being a mannerly horse. This is the only horse that I've ever encountered like this. All the horses that I've trained have been respectful and great to be around. So where do I go from here?

[@Selmla]

Thank you so much for this video. So right in my mind also.

[@darrincrosby5149]

Hey love , you have some great skills they trust you I can tell

[@yohannariyanto]

Hello.. how to join the class? I am in indonesia jakarta. Any online class or videos available?

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Yohanna and Welcome! Please click here for my available online courses www.taoacademy-horse-training-courses.com/courses. The Mastery Program offers it all, from start to finish! Please email me directly with any questions: [e-mail]

[@carmenslee6234]

The hugs are sooo sweet!

[@sharronpizzuto4191]

Stopping technique was difficult to see while you are riding. Could reins be put in motion slowly so your technique can be seen more clearly?

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Thank you Caroline for another great video. You got me from the start when you sat on Zor while He was laying down . I had seen the short version and it made me cry . Now watching how He trusts You as you walk around Him and climb on and prepare for Him to get up , Took my breath away 😢 So Beautiful the way you both trust each other. Love All of the video!, Showers of Blessings upon You and all those you Love 💜😇🕊Laura 💜 Bear 💜Willow 💜🐴

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Laura! Aww, thank you so much! Sending love and light to you and your loved ones, 2 and 4-legged!

[@passionatehorsemanship3334]

How do you feel about spurs or a curb chain to get lightness with a horse?

[@TaoofHorsemanship]

Hi Passionate Horsemanship, Welcome!!! Great Question and I can honestly answer with that we "LOATHE" them. All of Caroline's courses are without bits, without spurs and her "lightness" does not come from a bit. Please reach out to us if you are wanting to learn about a more caring/loving way of teaching your horses. Caroline teachings are mostly classical dressage and it all starts on the ground. But that's not the awesome part, no matter what discipline you are, raining, barrel racing etc. her courses are about a foundation for any riding you desire! My email to contact me is [e-mail] for any questions you might have and her website to learn more about Caroline is www.taoofhorsemanship.com/ XX Sabrina

[@passionatehorsemanship3334]

@@TaoofHorsemanship thanks. Yes I don't like them either

[@PEACE-nu4wj]

What a beautiful horse!!!!