How To Teach Your Horse The ‘Laydown' (Part 1) No Ropes/No Force

[@sandrawhisler1545]

It is lovely to see a young person with such an excellent understanding of horse behavior and the patience and tact to apply it. Super Job.

[@roseoverman1916]

You did really really really good I'm in good good job you did really good to charge your best you did really good

[@roseoverman1916]

Your horses really it's really cute

[@djkreigline]

Djk35 😍🥰😍🥰💐🌹 are you single how old you are

[@nightwebstables7264]

I just gotta say the paints mane is GORGEOUS

[@miaantonio6805]

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[@Evelyns_EQ]

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[@katemitchell_volleyball7]

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[@sashaaugust8251]

I wouldn’t say it’s paint, looks more like some kind of cob to me?

[@josecarlosesperonromay7209]

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[@justhereforthe_comments8994]

I don’t know how you can have any dislikes on this video, they’re clearly uneducated people. I train dogs, and I’m actually looking to try a couple things with my horse. You’ve done everything great, showed the horse all the links in the chain and set them up to win. Fantastic trainer, and with those strategies you could train an mammal

[@dariaharruff7025]

not everyone likes to be forced to ride horses against their will

[@dinasanchez-ex5gi]

Uneducated? Someone who starts name calling because others don’t agree with something you do has obviously not excelled past high school or you wouldn’t be training dogs. I think making any animal do tricks is unnatural and I did my undergrad at Columbia so I guess I’m uneducated too?

[@ParkBenchAsStoner]

@@dinasanchez-ex5gian education at Columbia would have taught you enough to know that is not name calling. For looking at the graduates of Columbia going back 10+ years it doesn’t seem you are one of them. More importantly it confirms you know nothing about horse. You know nothing about horse physically or mentally. You are so far removed from the horse world that you have no idea how much your loud stupidity sends 1000+ horses a year to slaughter.

[@stanleygibson1257]

A horse laying down is not unnatural.

[@thejumpingbaymare356]

Nestle (My mare) is finally getting it! It's only been 2 days of working with her, and she is licking and chewing and already drawing her back feet closer and popping her legs! I am so proud of her and i just wanted to thank you for the info for the lay down! ❤🙂

[@Mckinzie13]

Barrel racing Squad wow 2 days that good

[@alphakappa8818]

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[@modzer627]

Absolutely outstanding explanation, this is the best method I have come across by far! Using the horses natural lay down procedure they slowly understand what you ask and without force. Without using force they respect and trust you, (Or continue to rather) other then feel submitted to having to do it. A very good demonstration of pressure and release. Thank you! You must have some horses that would jump into the gates of hell with you; trust level with these techniques.

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Oh yes indeed: best instructions !

[@dariaharruff7025]

i was forced into horses my mom wanted me to do what she wanted me to with horses im out im getting out of horses

[@Gr8Gait]

Sam, very impressed with your skills not just with the horse but you explain it so well and with such calmness. Good job!

[@JyttesTrailCamera]

You know, when I was 6 (in 1960) I got my first horse. He was stabled at a riding school outside of the city I lived in (in Denmark). All the horses were standing in stalls, tied in their halters, 24/7 when not being ridden, in other words up to 23 hours a day for some. That was considered normal, and I certainly didn't know any better. He was actually one of the lucky ones, because I got to take him with me for the summer to the country, and he'd spend his days in a grassy field with cows. When I think back on that, I feel ashamed on behalf of all of us. Now I watch people all over the world coming up with paddock paradises and what not, to improve the way their horses live (we can't all have 100 acres in the Mid-West), and I watch more and more young people like you, training horses with sense, sensibility, patience and understanding. It gives me some hope for the future of horses in this world.

[@sidilicious11]

You put that so well! Where I grew up we all rode with curb bits as kids( see all the old cowboy movies), very little training was needed for horses to give in to the constant threat of pain. Now people are training their horses with patience and love and riding bridless! That would have been unfathomable back then. So much progress has been made, so many talented younger trainiers willing to share their knowledge, like this young woman.

[@larkluvshorses7631]

I just achieved the lay down with one of my horses using the method you show here! It really works! Thank you!

[@danielthomas3333]

This young lady has an excellent understanding of training principles. She has a very intelligent and perceptive approach.

[@elizabethequestrian]

I accidentally clicked the thumbs down and it said feedback shared with the creator, but I absolutely LOVE this video and I can't wait to try it tmr!

[@johnburns7512]

Beautiful work, from 68 year old horseman in wester Australia, keep it up you lovely girl

[@danielthomas3333]

The more I watch this video the more I admire her approach She should publish a training manual. She is also very well spoken

[@iare07]

I really liked how both the horses in this bideo remain calm and concentrated throughout the whole time. No resistance. Also, the appear to be really comfortable on the ground.

[@jessbullock2690]

I have been searching FOREVER for videos to teach me how to teach the lay down not just the end result of it. You are a wonderful horseman. Thank you!

[@dianaolson3510]

This is the first time I have ever ever commented on a KZbin video and its because I was so impressed. Very good video! Not a lot of jabbering. Easy to understand instruction for me as a person and great step by step breakdown to help the horse understand. Aware of what is good and natural for the horse, etc., etc. Nice job young lady.

[@mckennabokhoven7566]

This is honestly such a beautiful and humane way to teach her horse this. Thank you so much for this! Wonderful work!

[@meghanlongua625]

This is super helpful. I love that your techniques are all about communicating with the horse in a way they understand instead of forcing them into it in your way. I also love the release. It's so important to have a release or a break when the horse does the right thing!!

[@tiaran83]

I love how humane this method was! It’s so gentle yet firm!

[@dariaharruff7025]

That's all it is horse training dictatorship I hate it

[@lisaashtonjones]

I loved the softness and how clearly it was broken down and explained to the horse - and it was explained very well. We can really see the releases and how quick and light they are, and the horses are so relaxed in their lessons. Part 2 please

[@danielthomas3333]

She obviously understands Pavlovian conditioning. I’m in awe of her understanding.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

Thank you for posting this video! I love your gentleness and how your method focusses on their natural inclination to lay down. Thanks!

[@alisataylor9112]

Just found this video,and what a pleasure it was to watch how you worked with your horses, there is a gentleness and level of understanding and intuition that some people just have with horses,it is a blessed gift,and you my dear, certainly have it 🥰 what a joy and blessing your horses are to you,and you to them!

[@msedaviss]

Absolutely outstanding explanation. I am a beginner and still trying to understand A LOT about horses, my horse, care and health. Your video is so easy to understand and gave me confidence that I can achieve my goals. You also gave me some ideas how to set up my round pen and paddocks. Thank you so much. I was ready to subscribe to your video the moment you started to talk. I look forward to more lessons from you. Thank you young lady. Superb job.

[@theological7150]

wow ,i got to say i am continually blown away by mainly horsey girls on youtube that seem to have a spiritual connection with these majestic animals we love ,and get them to do what seems the impossible with an 500k animal that can literally spook for nothing ,in order to do these things they have to completely trust you i been riding all my life and realise how little i know about horses when i see these vids ,but they inspire me to try and learn more .today free lunged first time and it made me see how much my girl knows my voice and trusts me and how my and her behaviour and body language is the way we communicate ,i wish i had someone to teach me more when i am with my horse ,for now youtube will do thanks Sam you arev super cool

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Started the steps on my Little mare: she has head down now plus tapping on belly... and right front hoof lifting.. will continue your great instructions for the rest of steps.. no worries ..lots of fun too . Much appreciated !

[@cnahorses]

I watched this 10+ times. I learned so much each time!! Thank you so much 🙌 I have never seen it broken down like this 😊

[@ceci.lia543]

I have never seen a tutorial done so well, I'm officially a huge fan of yours

[@rameshkawade7574]

Beautiful sharing technically

[@lilyrock1929]

I am so happy that people like this still exist. I am buying a mare right now that I have been riding for the past year in lessons, I actually almost lost because she was going to be sold to Texas. No I am excited to teach her the lay down, mostly to teach her that she can be calm since she was abused at 3-5

[@justnd0257]

This is so much nicer then the rope version. I've never liked the idea of tying the horses leg so they get imbalanced and lay down. It doesn't teach them anything and could potentially hurt them if done wrong. I also imagine it could make them panic or feel unconfident. This seems like a much kinder and more beneficial way to teach them to lay down.

[@forceactionindevelopment]

Way to go chicky! Love this. Very gentle and kind.

[@SimplyDi]

I've been trying to stumble my way through something like this method for months now, with very little and very very slow progress. This is really well explained and demonstrated and incredibly helpful - I feel so much more like we can finally get this some day this year (hopefully) because I have so much better of an idea how to coordinate the different components of what to ask for, as well as what to be looking for and how to give the reward and release. I'm so grateful I found this - now hopefully my own clumsy attempts before this won't set us back too far when trying to teach him better!

[@comfyfamily9115]

U really helped me with my horse called Romeo he a Welsh but not like the rest now he knows how to lay but now is comfortable and he knows he can get up if he wants Xxx

[@rimoriaxithryl]

Okay so I just found your video and I am already motivated to try step one with my 26 years old Icelandic 😍 (If only for him to relax his head and neck) Love how you explain every single tiny step!

[@Lilyk1564]

I cannot wait to train my 17h paint gelding to do this! he is so tall, and this would be really fun to teach

[@lauraallen3793]

I have been working on this for weeks on my mom's mare and its awesome! She does every single step but is too shy to lay down quite yet. So cute to see her drop her head and flick her back legs when i just bow to her!

[@barbedstar6480]

VERY well done, Sam. I have a new, very active big mule that I will use your method on as soon as the snow leaves. She is 15.2+ and I am old and short. I will teach her to stretch to be able to get on, but I want her to lay down on her belly for mounting also. It is for safety in the woods in case I get hurt and can't mount her in normal ways. You have provided the solution for me to teach her without hassling her into it. Can't wait 'til spring!

[@mosspiglet_]

This is such a cool way to teach them to lay down. Thanks for doing a great job with breaking down the steps and walking us through. I'm totally going to try this with my horse. Excited!

[@annedyken2961]

You are so calm and patient, lovely relationship. I want to teach my horse to lie down this winter and hope he will respond to this method. I use clicker training with him and he loves the clarity of the yes button. He is a smart horse who can open latches and gates and figures things out quickly. Once, my hat fell off and he bent down, picked it up with his teeth and handed it to me. Anyway, thank you for this. You are so talented and smart!

[@richardlucero5531]

Young one.....you are a QUEEN IN ALL N TRAINING OF THE BEST

[@Ljhay777]

I love those horses, so gorgeous. You are also doing an amazing job with their training and have great understanding!

[@JillMobley]

Very nice video. I am looking forward to parts 2 & 3. My horse gathers his hind legs, pops his knees, then just stands there. Sometimes he will paw. I now try to be standing near him when he rolls after a ride so he will be confident with my presence. Looking forward to more tips! Thank you for posting.

[@ND-Tam]

Great job! Nice approach and retreat! Always rewarding the slightest try!

[@corinneyoung8166]

You're brilliant, so talented, and empathetic, thank you, and go girl !

[@Hantarrrrr]

Fabulous horsemanship! Wow, I learned so much from this. Thank you!

[@mary_2637]

I need part 2!!!!!

[@benitascott3533]

Brilliant Sam, thankyou! Can't wait to try your method!! You have lovely ability to articulate, demonstrate and teach; and clearly, excellent Horse handling skills. Can't wait to watch & try some of yore liberty exercises.

[@meanbean98]

3 things one is... its really nice to see someone train a horse without forcing them to. 2 your horse is beautiful and 3 if you dont mind me asking i really love those jeans what brand are they I used to be able to find jeans like that with nice designer pockets and bootcut are my favorite ...I know that has nothing to do with this video but i would surely appreciate it . Thanks for posting this video it was really cool to watch.

[@SamVanFleet]

Hey! I believe they're from Ariat

[@Poniesedits04]

this is such a good way to teach them ❤ ur the best trainer I’ve found that helps a lot, and is patient with the horses ❤

[@suzanneyorkville]

you communicate very well to us humans and I love how you interact with your horses

[@heavymetalhorseman2068]

👍 from a professional horse trainer. I'll be promoting this video in the future. Excellent job and keep up the good work.

[@julieroberts1604]

I love videos that break it down and explain it like this one does. Well done.

[@jeannethanhdangg162]

Thanks a lot for this video and the other. You're so young and so clever, so patient ! I'm 63, 35 years riding horse. And don't have the 1/100 of your knowledge.

[@cathyholt1035]

I'm watching your videos cuz they are easy and simple I should have started this in my 17 cuz I wanted to be a horse training I'm in my forties now I don't know if I ever be able to be a paid horse trainer but what I do know is I'll be able to train my own horses so thank you for putting us on KZbin and showing me gentle ways to train my horses

[@emmaheesakkers9118]

i am going to try this for the next couple of weeks on my welsh pony. I'm so exited to train him more! (he can already stretch both feet and shake his head.

[@lolasart3408]

How did it go?

[@spook4819]

Did it go well?

[@AlliUSARider]

I’m going to try working on this tonight! You have helped me so much with training my first mustang! Now I’m riding her at the trot ❤

[@farahataii5290]

Wow I loved this approach to the down, and I will certainly be trying it with my own boy soon. Thank you for such an in-depth explanation

[@lilyloveslife2737]

@Sam VanFleet, love your gentle but assertive ways with horses. Also, at the 2 min mark where you're wearing a white coloured singlet, what type of jeans are you wearing and are they boot cut? They look great! YOU look great!

[@suespike381]

Excellent video, very helpful. You are a wonderful trainer (of horses and humans).

[@Delete1645]

That’s! You are so helpful! Your tutorials are amazing! I just recently taught one of my horses to Lie down.

[@mayahernandez5257]

I really like this method, without ropes or treats. Thanks for sharing!

[@LivingHorses]

WOW! Thank you for such an indepth and clear explanation, showing the breakdown of steps involved. Too often things are shown and demonstrated with horses that just do what is going to be expected, without showing horses that are actually learning, or don;t demonstrate the importance of the reward throughout. :-)

[@equiidiana]

thank youu for your time! I cant wait to try this trick~ (i had this videos in my watch later list for YEARS and I finally watched it xd)

[@jennybarnes]

Very very well done. I ride horses using R- mainly but also teach dogs in agility and rally with R+. This is the best I've seen yet of someone teaching this trick with R- making it look as nice and soft as R+. Very nice job.

[@SamVanFleet]

Thanks!

[@avaquinn1331]

I love your videos! I to have a Mustang (he is very sweet), and I really want to start doing more with him. I really like that you do helpful and informative videos. While I am sitting here youtube is recommending me to watch videos along the lines of "My horse picks out my outfit" and "pony takes off with carriage." I extremely appreciate that you are not like this and that you don't post to brag about or trivialize your horses. You are my new favorite channel!

[@SamVanFleet]

Thank you!

[@Ruby92222]

Wow this is the best and easiest video I have found! Please continue doing videos I love watching you!!

[@brigittedecuyper5549]

I greatly enjoyed your video (well, videos...) and find them very motivating. it creates a nice change of routine for a horse in training and makes us bond better. We are far from the 'finished product' but every day is a step into the (hopefully) right direction .Congratulations on your excellent working ethics !

[@JoseDiaz-rb5ye]

Usually on the left side the horse has to lay down but whatever which you want to go! And wonderful training!

[@ellieprentiss8782]

This video is super helpful! I just got a horse and I want to work with him on this. Thank you for the slow talking too.😁

[@chrissanta6091]

Superb, simple calm centered, all in once

[@kathywilliams5732]

Thank you! Can’t wait for warmer, dryer weather. My mare will be nervous and resist going down at first but she’s so willing that I think she adapt and enjoy it. S

[@vicki4370]

Wonderful instruction. Brilliant. Love your work. Bless. ❤

[@stewt.8292]

Hi my name is Addie and I'm on my brothers account 😂😂 but I have a mini horse and I already taught him to bow and rear on command . I'm trying to teach him to lay down and this is SO HELPFUL THANK U !!!!!😝😝😝

[@hopehollingsworth-venezian2080]

It was my first time watching, I am totally amazed watching and listening to you. A lot of horse trainers on KZbin are loud and hyper. I will definitely be slam watching all your videos.😁😁😁😁

[@closeenough7043]

Can’t wait to try this. We put new sand in the round pen so my mare keeps laying down when I leave her alone. So hopefully it’s going to be more encouraging for her.

[@jamiepennock546]

This is so amazing! Lynx was very willing for you!

[@tomasadikeman1136]

Very good video!! I love how you explain each step very well. Can't wait to see the next video!!😊🐎👌

[@Nautical_Parsnip]

In order to teach a horse you must first understand the horse.

[@NoNo-ei9el]

Twilightwolf me and my horse had a conection since yesterday finallyyyy but my bestfriend wants to buy it 😓 NOW

[@finvodahmindovahkiin1875]

Walk with the Shadows, friend.

[@Wolfgodmak]

Get to know the horse, introductions, find out dos and donts and establish that bond of comfort abilities

[@dariaharruff7025]

Well I'm not doing that until bits are outlawed

[@cedarhatt5991]

@@dariaharruff7025 gudonu

[@nienkevanmaaren4581]

Wow 😍i was looking for a good methode for my horse to learn her to lay down and i think this is actually gonna work. Thank you❤️

[@gemcanyonproductions5660]

Great job with this training video. You have an excellent way of describing it making it very understandable. When will you put part 2 video up that you described? Looking forward to it.

[@bryanfarcus4958]

Very well explained. thanks for sharing!

[@katharinagrobongardt2231]

Thanks for this video, you explained it very well and you made it look so easy.

[@chasethewhiterabbit]

This is exactly what I was looking for! My horse doesn't lay down to sleep and ends up falling on her joints, so I though maybe learning it as a trick could help. I think this is the best way I have found so far, will definitely try it out and update this comment.

[@ashleymena954]

Would love an update! How did it go for your horse? Any improvement? I have a sleep deprived horse myself and am hoping to teach her the steps in this video to help her gain confidence in laying down.

[@chasethewhiterabbit]

@@ashleymena954 hello Ashley! Unfortunately we had to euthanize the mare due to a severe inoperable colic a year ago, she also had other serious health problems that we barely kept under control though. I think all of them were somehow related because she was a relatively normal healthy horse and just spiraled down after we moved and brought her to a different country. But no vet was able to find the reason (and we invited like 10). As for laydown: I tried several relatively force-free methods, but didn't achieve any significant progress because at that point she felt very bad and only wanted to be left alone

[@JenniferSmith-fm1id]

Love this way!! Going too start working my mare with this!! Would love to know if you did part 2 of this.

[@lizdaffner]

I’m so impressed with this technique, you’re thought process, how you explained it, and the gentle horsemanship displayed. I am not easily impressed. Wow! Brilliant

[@autumnstrid2337]

I haven't started doing this yet but I'm determined to teach this to my horse. Thanks for the video 😄

[@lilafitzy7302]

Thanks for the video super helpful. I just couldn’t find a part 2. Just wondering if you have done one?

[@hyunjini7586]

That is actually probably the best method i've seen. Definitely going to try it!

[@horsesanimalsandeverything4960]

Hey! Is this how you taught D how to lay down? Cause you two are amazing at that! I want to try it with Link :).

[@hyunjini7586]

Haha unfortunately not, I just taught her to bow and then she started laying down from the bow. I want to teach her this way though because then i can start asking her to bow and just keep the bow and then to also just lay down.

[@mackenziewood2586]

Can’t wait to try this on my boy!

[@gewnnathan]

wauw I look at many laydown video`s but this one explains a lot and is very clear . I am gonna try or this works with my horse . sorry for bad english I am dutch.

[@The_mare_stare]

Holy mane! Beautiful

[@cynthiaroderick6586]

Thank you, I will watch many more times until I completely under stand.

[@pughorse1718]

I'm happy I found this I tried telling the trainer at my stable I wanted to teach my pony to lay down and he started scaring my pony with all these ropes, yelling and getting angry which pissed me off personally because when I teach him tricks I do it over years now one hour using fear and force and pushing him to the ground

[@oliviaberger6778]

this is obviously the method that im going to use :D Great Job!!!!!

[@jiggyjjify]

you are an amazing young lady trainer! love your videos

[@marleenjohnston2982]

Excellent presentation!!

[@crystalheart9]

Wonderful training video!

[@Goofykatze]

Thanks for the great video and on depth break down of the steps. Just one super basic thing: the knee is part of the hind leg. Not the front leg.

[@erinmac4144]

Love your method can't wait for the next videos

[@patriciagriffin6931]

Incredibly useful. I can't wait to try it.