How To Teach Your Horse The 'Laydown' (Part 2) Problem Solving/Breaking it Down

[@soulseek2]

lynx is like "...but moooom i already know how to do that.. why the babysteps again..." "...now she is hitting her own leg.. what is going on with her today..." "...at least i get treats..."

[@BonnieStanislawski]

I absolutely enjoy watching all your videos. I am older now and do not have horses anymore but your videos bring back so much joy. Thank you Sam.

[@lilsportcowhorse]

Love how you broke this lesson down in part one, made it so easy to teach and easy for my horses to learn. Not quite there just started but successful so far! Thank you.

[@jadevans320]

Where/ who did you learn horsemanship from! You are incredible!!!

[@lisafraser7446]

I honestly don’t think you could have explained that any more clearer. Thank you 😊

[@anndreiloriginal1224]

Your laydown part 1 was the first video that introduce me to your channel. Thank you for doing the following up! This definitely helps with my colt. I finally got him to kneel down a couple days ago.

[@myleekapsner563]

Anndreil Original Me too! Subscribe to my channel... videos coming soon!

[@gemcanyonproductions5660]

You've done an excellent job in both videos of throughly explaining this process.

[@amrahovens1889]

I have been teaching my horse this trick for some time. When I give the cue for lay down she gives all the right signs; her head drops to the ground and she brings her feet so close together that the hooves from her frontlegs sometimes stand on the hooves from her hindlegs. She really stands in a V shape. She even fell on one or both knees a few times, but then she immediately gets up. I think she understands what I want from her, but she just isn't eager to lay down. Do you have any tips or ideas how I could improve this? Thanks! ❤️ Love your videos by the way, immediately subscribed! Update: a few days ago, for the first time in more than one and a half year, she laid down on que!! We practiced it a few more times and she laid down every time (for about 1 second, but that's totally fine! So happy!!) !

[@anndreiloriginal1224]

Yey! Good for you 👍

[@krystaldaniels7940]

Yayy congrats!!🎉 Im working with my girl now, shes got the head down but doesnt want to move her feet in yet

[@jennahathorn6265]

@@krystaldaniels7940 have you had any progress?

[@deeberdonaldson824]

Try giving her a bath then practicing! Or after a long sweaty ride

[@jasminehall1119]

congrats im so happy for you

[@faithdollars9228]

You’re my favorite trainer ever!! I love watching you so much and your videos are super helpful!!

[@lindaweybright2480]

My favorite trainer is Chuck Mintzlaff.

[@amayafuller8895]

I just thought that I kept missing the video for part 2 of the laydown. I'm so excited to watch this!

[@benitascott3533]

Fabulous teacher Sam!! i just happened upon your channel tonight & I'm loving it already!! great work, thankyou so much!

[@chloebooo1]

I absolutely love your mindset and understanding of training from the horses perspective, thank you Sam for taking the time to make this video and help people achieve their goals. I am stuck on the last step and wondered if anyone could help me/advise. I started this with my mare around a month ago, she is very relaxed and head goes straight down and stays there. She will happily tuck her back legs in from the tapping que and lifts both front legs if I tap them, but I can only get her to lift/unlock one at a time. She sees the last step as lifting a front leg but I can't put it all together to achieve the lay down. Im not really sure where to go from here. Thanks

[@soleilequestrian8856]

Sarah oakly Im having the exact same problem, wondering if you have got the lay down yet and if so what made your horse understand? Thanks😊

[@willowbridge3912]

Hi Sam thank you so much for sharing your videos. I have always wanted to teach my horse to lay down but hadn't found a method that I liked before so really looking forward to starting with my horse using your method. Will let you know how we get on :-)

[@cassandrarodriguez244]

How did you get him to understand to get up on your command after laying/sitting???

[@CrazyEquestrian100]

This video is really good. My pony is learning this trick but he dosent lift his back legs when i tap under his belly. What should i do?

[@gioiafiammettaforconi2849]

Hi Sam! I really love your method, and I hope that some day I could come and take some private lesson from you. I have a question for you. I tried the “pole releases” with my mare, but she was like pushing against my pressure. Do you have any idea, to fix it, or any other exercises of this type? I would love to have your answer, and I really hope to meet you one day, Gioia🐎💫♥️

[@dontlookforme7666]

ok u r amazing and think you describe large topics in little segments that someone learning is going to understand. really really amazing job with all your horses! wishing you nothing but success!

[@SamVanFleet]

Thank you!

[@Eva-ft2rq]

Thanks! I am currently working on this with my horse (Skye) she has been doing amazing, and I am very thankful that there is a method as gentle as this, but also they will still learn!!

[@hg2796]

Hi! Could you make a how to teach your horse to sit up from the lay down when you get time?! Thanks!

[@SarahAparicio2025]

I loved this video👍 could make another video on how to teach the lay down when your on the horse? I love your videos they are always super helpful.

[@tanyap9678]

Thank you for this video! I have not quite started teaching the lay-down. I want to become more familiar with other liberty principles first. My question for you is: My horse (foxy) I have owned for about 4 years, i ride her without tack, I spend hours daily with her. I am pretty sure she trusts me... when I call her from the pasture she comes cantering up, I spend around 30 minutes to an hour brushing her every day, and we do groundwork before every ride. But, the weird thing is, she is weird about letting me pet her while she's laying down. She will roll on the lead rope after a ride, and she never acts nervous around me. I bought her when she was older (15) maybe something happened before we bought her? Do you think that its a trust thing? or just a learned behavior? I dont want to start teaching the laydown until I can be sure its not going to be an issue. Anyways, this is a fantastic video. You are a great teacher and I love your channel! Thanks so much!!

[@loganhutto3620]

unless I missed it I didn't see in part one what to do if they have all the parts but when putting together they move forward out of confusion. what's the best thing to do ?

[@bobtanks5670]

Very informational! Thank you so much. How long does this usually take for a horse to learn this? Does it help to get them wet to get them in the mindset of laying down ?

[@maryfranchini7608]

Hi! I’m a little bit stuck on the legs- underneath-them step because my pony is bringing both his front leg and back leg forward at the same time. So if I release, he thinks that I want him to step forward with both legs. How should I fix that?

[@bobbihill3258]

Question. My horse is doing really good with the head down, hind feet under her, she does pop her front leg some. Do I just need to wait it out until she decides to go down?

[@laurenisaksen]

Sam, I have the lay down pretty much perfected with my horse. I changed the que to the top of the left leg so that was an easy place to reach with my whip or foot later when I tried to teach him to lay down when I am mounted. Today I got him to lay down while on him (first time I popped right over his head) and the second time I stayed on and got him to do a full lay down. My question is this... he does a bit of circling and pawing (granted this is our first try), is this ok since we are just learning this? Should I just ignore that for now and just work on him getting comfortable with this trick?

[@german_equestrian6098]

I've been trying to teach my horse this but we struggle with actually laying down. He steps his hind legs under himself nicely, has his head down and puts his front foot up but that's it. He doesn't pop his knee, he fully lifts his foot. When I tap the other front leg, he put his leg down and lifts the other one. I don't know how to teach him to do "less" - only popping his knee out. I'm waiting for warmer weather at the moment so he's tempted to roll but other than that I'm out of ideas. It would be great if any of you had advices!

[@chocolate_cake_2193]

I'm scared my horse will get used to laying down. She was taught that by her last owner but when I first got her she laid down while riding. She only did it 2 times and realized we didn't want her to do it while mounted. You'd think it's a bad idea to teach her again, but she learns really quick, so I think I can teach her to laid down on cue and teach her not to do it when not asked for it, do you have any recommendations?

[@Polopony20.]

Hey Sam, i know you mentioned this in the video but im still stuck: My mare is not moving her back feet forwards. Shes almost too well mannered and knows not to kick out when touched in/around her hind legs (even just a light kick). Ive increased the preasure and tried the one foot back, she refuses to move. Any help?

[@katelynatwood3027]

I have this same issue. I don’t mean this as an insult, it’s a good thing that her horses are trained, but she only uses very well trained horses that are light to all the pressure already. The first time I tried this I ended up practically beating my gelding in the belly, the pressure continued to increase until I was uncomfortable with how hard I was hitting my horse. Because he is desensitized properly and this isn’t one of his cues. He is light to his already existing cues. I wish she would show teaching an inexperienced horse.

[@Polopony20.]

@@katelynatwood3027 she said that was originally the plan but I think she just got too busy. I'm sure there's got to be another way to get them to respond. Have you tried Positive Reinforcement/treats? That works the best for my gelding, while my mare responds to taps

[@gabriellesadoine123]

Hi, I’ve been trying to get her to do step 2 but no matter how long I tap she won’t move a muscle, I’ve tried increasing the pressure and also tried to put her back feet stagger, no matter how hard or long I try without releasing the pressure she doesn’t understand. Would really love if you could give me any advice it would be much appreciated, thanks a lot and thanks for making these videos!!

[@petrasundova5485]

How long it takes 🙂 ?

[@maileysinclair]

My horse gives all the correct signs and positions, but she just isn’t going down. She drops her head and stands in a V shape, but she just isn’t wanting or trying to go down. Any advice? Thank you so much! :)

[@judith2946]

Hi Sam, you’re video’s are really helpful.I love them.😍I learned my horses all the steps to lay down and he understands that very well.He brings his hind legs under, he bents his front legs and his head is down. But he won’t lay down on the ground. Do you have tips for me? Thnx Judith

[@averyhunter6435]

My horse won't let me pick up his feet what do I do??

[@KingsMom831]

Hey Sam! I am wondering if anyone else was not notified of this video? Or any for the last 3 weeks? For some reason, I just thought you hadn’t uploaded anything since the video about photographing mustangs. I just happened to stumble on your most recent video and realized I was not getting notified, even though I am supposed to get a notification for every video you upload.. anyway, stoked I have a few vids to catch up on now😁🙏🏼🥰

[@noahct4363]

Soo cool thank you, I’ve been training untouched/untrained horses with Clinton Anderson’s Method, did 4 soo far with much success. I came across this vid and subscribed and liked. Im going to do it and post on my channel with results. Mahalo nui loa! 🤙🏽

[@jackiea8342]

hey Sam! I am trying so hard to get my mare to lay down. I am following all your steps. I tap for so long on her legs and she doesnt move a muscle! what should I do?

[@SamVanFleet]

I answer this in this video.

[@blackdownyurts]

Hello how old does a horse have to be to be taught to lay down

[@michellehovanek3441]

Love your videos and great explanations

[@lauralbranch]

Can you have them lay down from the saddle?

[@SamVanFleet]

Yes

[@contessa3213]

my horse doesnt like whip and i was wondering if there was a way to do this without a whip

[@maryfranchini7608]

Can I ask my horse to get up while I am on him? Or would that be too hard for him?

[@SamVanFleet]

If you keep you balance it should be no problem!

[@maryfranchini7608]

Thanks so much!

[@sandrahigareda2677]

Very good video. Thank you for your knowledge

[@Jesus-s9q3k]

Aquí presente siempre subiendo videos anibel internacional del rancho de KZbin con puro profesional

[@kateplummer104]

Is it bad to sit down on your horse while they are laying down?

[@jumahalanazi8337]

Thank you so much. God bless you. I have watched so many videos, but you are incredibly great. I have an Arabian horses and I’m not professional. If you don’t mind how I can Contact you? I need some help. Thanks again.

[@SamVanFleet]

Thank you! Check out my website and contact me through there. Vanfleetmustangs.com

[@alijohnson1365]

Thank you Sam

[@RYAN-gz5sx]

His back feet are very cute when hes sitting up 😀

[@lonelywolfripper0076]

My horse is afraid of the whip ⚠️ how can I teach him to lay down please 🙏 Help me😅

[@erickawilliamson1307]

Where are you located

[@tayandtaff]

Az she said that

[@milesdodson324]

Does your passion for horses stem from your family

[@ManojKumar-fv6xp]

Beautiful

[@gaaardable]

Brilliant!

[@MakeupForever1231]

so this might be the dumbest question ever, but what is the ACTUAL cue to lay down? is it the belly tapping with the whip? like if i can get him down and am just standing around him and want him to lay down it's just tapping his belly?

[@debrah7639]

Could you show this training on an untrained horse, instead of one that already knows what is expected for the most part

[@ذعارالسبيعي-س2ع]

👍👍👍👍

[@redshorse]

Excellent !

[@nochannelname7575]

Hi I’m wanting to adopt a mustang I have one chosen its neck tag # 8034 on the blm corral website. I was wondering if you could tell me if it’s a good pick

[@myleekapsner563]

Winston the Doodle do you mean the 8 yr old bay mare? If your looking for a rideable horse.. she is not the one. She has no training and she’s Un-touched. She’s beautiful though...! :)

[@haniawojcikiewicz6109]

Thanks, it helped me!

[@ciarafarrell9494]

My horse sees the cue to move the hind legs forward as me asking him to walk forwards fully so he just starts to walk rather than move the feet forward

[@abigailnaumcheff6001]

that’s my problem too I don’t know how to fix it

[@willf5768]

Nice 🙂👍👍👍

[@ذعارالسبيعي-س2ع]

Hello

[@sheisnormalLinda]

I came here to see and get ideas.. But the only thing I can see is Sam, like wow, girl is 10/10 in this world of fake Kardashian copies :D

[@katelynatwood3027]

I’m confused about how they know to move the hind feet forward...and how the horse actually lays down? I’ve gotten my horse all set perfectly many times and asked all the steps, and all he does is just unlock his front feet and then stand there. I’m confused about how they actually lay down. Your horses are already trained so it’s hard to follow how an untrained horse actually gets to this point of actually laying down.

[@SamVanFleet]

Attend a clinic or book a private lesson if you can’t understand from my free videos.

[@katelynatwood3027]

Sam VanFleet Ah I see. Nevermind then. Not everyone lives in your area or has access to those options. Thanks for the information though.

[@SamVanFleet]

Katelyn Atwood I travel the country

[@brynnamiller7688]

Mine walks when she fells the whip and turns

[@rameshkawade7574]

Just tap hat on front leg horse lie down

[@tinaaldrich3168]

I thought u did great

[@wisco_evo]

Can i get your snapchat or what?

[@myleekapsner563]

Rob Schleifer weirdo.... we are here to talk about horses! Do you even have any?

[@lindaweybright2480]

To teach your horse to LIE down, lay down the whip. Use hand and voice cues. Treat him like a partner, not a victim.