I WAS A COWBOY?

a bit of my story about how i got into dressage.

[@georgiagonzales3769]

I'm a back yard cowgirl 😂 and watch your videos. I learn things and appreciate your videos. I'm 71 and have a 10yr old moarab mare. It's nice to hear you rode western too. 🤗

[@susanchaney5059]

I just watched this video...I'm not here for dressage, I'm here for you and the horses. And I'm living vicariously through you and what you are creating at EDI. Thank you.

[@zitaharper5206]

Dear Joseph, You are delightfully unpretentious, just one of your characteristics that sets you apart, you render dressage more accessible. Thank you.

[@JosephNewcomb]

Thank you!

[@stacieowens1979]

You are a gift to the world. The training makes the connection not the saddle. All horses benefit from dressage. I incorporate dressage principles into all training with my horses. I spent time in college starting youngsters or working with problem horses and always found success with dressage and natural methods combined.

[@spottedbutt]

Just so you know, I am a subscriber of your channel and I am a stock horse person who rides the pleasures, Western and Huntseat. I have taken just a few dressage lessons and it helped me alot. Your eveloution seems natural to me. I love watching you and Jess! Anyone who is a real horseman (woman) is interested in all disciplines! I love your content, your mindset, your playfulness and I truly admire how much you love horses and respect them as individuals.❤️

[@melaniemccallum5418]

Im just 'horse' audience and a bit of a cowgirl myself! My horses get to do stock work and dressage, and any other fun stuff we can do. Thanks Joseph. You're an inspiration. 🤠💕

[@kristinkester9392]

What a beautiful sharing of your history and introduction to training horses... Such heartfelt honesty is such a pleasure!

[@jennifermathis7040]

Your honesty and lack of pretension are super refreshing!

[@MEQCountryKidd]

I just recently found your channel, and I am extremely impressed. I get where you are at completely. I grew up on a cow/calf operation, and rope and work young horses. It wasnt until college that I stumbled upon dressage and loved every bit of it. Now I put a dressage foundation on all of my ranch/roping horses, and once you see the work it does for the horse, your eyes open.

[@JosephNewcomb]

That is so cool Ethan. Good horsemanship is good horsemanship. It doesn’t matter what saddle you have on. Thanks for following along.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Thank you for sharing this, this was something that was very close to my heart, because my background in Western and ranch horses is where my journey began and later what made me want to learn about dressage also. The training and the partnership I had with my horses is what made me want to learn more. This was a wonderful wonderful video. Thank you so much!!

[@jasonhorton8483]

So inspiring. As a western rider I love how many high level and amazing dressage riders recognise the horsemanship transcends style. PLEASSSEEE COME TO AUSTRALIA!

[@chandorequestrian]

OMG.... Joseph, this is exactly how I have felt about horses since I was 5 years old!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤❤❤❤🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@candacebocci]

THIS is the missing piece for soooo many people. I love your story and that you shared it. You have a wonderful way about you and it comes through in your riding and the way your horses respond and want to work for you. Wishing you much success on your journey.

[@patriciamurrayhughes5191]

I wish you and your horses all the best!! You are such an inspiration

[@maryallen2603]

So glad you shared your story. Encourages young people to keep going and keeps the love of horses alive. Have noticed that people who love horses have a common bond. They are nurturing caring responsible human beings.

[@JosephNewcomb]

Thank you!

[@maryallen2603]

Joseph Newcomb Wishing you Jessica and those beautiful horses a blessed day.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Great story! Good Horsemanship is good Horsemanship! The tack is simply personal preference. You have such a well rounded background and I think that is a huge benefit for every horse you work with. Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@jillwalls9801]

Just started following you. What an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing so much of yourself.

[@danw6014]

A lot of dressage riders look down on cowboys but my mentor was a cowboy who had worked on several prestigious ranches in western Canada including the Gang ranch and the Wine Glass Ranch. He met Ray Hunt who sent him to meet Tom Dorrance some time in that period he was trained in classical dressage. I was at one of his clinics and there was a $100,000 dressage horse there. It was so hard he had to make a halter out of his lariat. After a little while he was sitting on a stool in the middle of the arena cutting cutting cows with that horse on the end of a 50 foot lariat. All nice and quiet. How many people can do something like that? The exposure to these ideas that came from Tom are priceless to me. But exposure to other disciplines can be very valuable as well. Nothing that makes horses better in mind body and spirit should be off the table. Exposing horses to many different things and helping horses to except those things is what every horseman should be doing. Great video. I liked learning more about you.

[@onedumbbaby]

I'm a new subscriber and your videos are wonderful. I trail ride with my mustang in wilderness areas. Practicing dressage makes for a responsive, safe partner. I love hearing that you were a cowboy.

[@spaceradish4000]

OMg I loved this! Thank you for sharing. I would have had no idea you had this kind of background. So many good messages in this video.

[@maggierobbins4511]

Wonderful heartfelt story!! Love it.

[@tsrottweilers]

HOLY TOLEDO!!! WOW! I had absolutely no idea of your previous horse-world life! So different disciplines yet vastly similar in other ways. Makes sense now why you are innately in-tune with every horse you work with. I have not been watching your videos chronologically, so it has been a journey of discovery for me watching, and learning from each and every one I view. May I dare to ask , please, if Geronimo is still alive and with your Mom?? If so, how old is he now? And, if he already passed, please excuse me for not knowing if you mentioned him in another video which I have not yet seen.......

[@dianeowen491]

Thank you for sharing! Really great story.

[@Equusman1]

Joseph, I've just discovered your videos. They are wonderful. The manner in which you share parts of your life as a horseman are very motivational and your insight and honesty are very refreshing. Thank you for doing them.

[@JosephNewcomb]

Mark Abell thank you Mark. I’m glad you like them. I have a lot of fun making them. :).

[@KR-qn5oi]

I love this story. Thank you for sharing.

[@cherylskewes1502]

Thank you for sharing your story. I loved listening to you tell it. Wish it had been made into a movie. Really ! Like the Horse Whisper.

[@robinclift1504]

That was a great story! And you are a wonderful story teller. What a special horse to start this dressage journey for you ❤️. The message about not giving up..I needed that right now. Thanks:)

[@danielepayen-jaekel8104]

Great story Joseph, I enjoyed watching this video and am glad you told the story stressing the importance of 'training' the horse, as whatever discipline, whatever level of the rider, we are always training the horse in some ways. I have been watching all your videos and I really enjoy them, and am always learning from them, whether it is reinforcing something I know (but subconsciously doubt) or a different view on things, or something completely new. A little about me, so you know your type of followers: I have been riding also since 11-12 years old, with a 10 year interruption (when I was more into boys...) and once I was back, never left it. I was a week-end trail rider most of my riding life, with a little dressage and jumping training, tried some eventing but was not very good. And now that I am retired (since 60-year old, now 63) I ride almost everyday and do a lot more competition (dressage, combined test, caprillis, eventing, hunter paces, and of course trail riding and working in a ring at the barn). Please continue with your wonderful videos. Thank you! Danièle

[@patricia_ann]

Thank you for sharing your story and experiences...at times I felt like you were speaking to me. Never give up.

[@leitastevens3406]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. It is always to good to realize that not everyone comes to dressage straight away. I personally came from the Arab world, rode saddleseat for a while. My current horse spent most of his life as a Western pleasure horse. 😁

[@carolineoja6243]

Love that you had the cowboy back ground ! Part of why your training principles are so good ! There are amazing cowboys out there who are yes brilliant horseman 👍

[@andreaoflaherty1411]

This is a great story. It is hugely fundamental. I truly believe that having multiple discipline background makes better horseman and trainers. Rock on Joseph!

[@nicolecourt7829]

Never give up ! What a good message for all of us. I like Geronimo’s story ...it’s your family story ,thanks for sharing that was so emotional..Haapy New Year 2019 !!!

[@treethuggers1068]

So much fun to follow your story, can't wait to watch you win Gold 🇺🇸 🏆

[@angelinaadamo]

You are the most special sensitive person. I can’t imagine a day without your inspiration. I hope we get to come and train at your new farm ♥️

[@jonboy4476]

Good morning Joseph. I have been following you for quite a few years now,. it all started with the Cowboy video . In the beginning you make a video of you riding and teaching the basic skills of riding. Walk, trot, canter.. my partner is getting involved in riding and I really wanted him to review it as a start. I find it's very basic and a good place to begin, I am hoping you can recall it.. it's more or less one of your first Cheers john

[@irenesallinger6325]

Dear Joseph, thank you so much for your videos! I´m from Germany and I have a five year old mare (Don Diamond/Diamond Hit x Piaster). She´s a tall, strongminded mare and I´m not so excellent a rider - so when I loose my confindence in training her, I look some of your videos... Your way of horsemanship gives me inspiration, new ideas and courage to go on!

[@danni1993]

Irene, that's why I started watching his videos. I'm a lowly trail rider, and I watch him because of his kind, calm, loving spirit, while training. And yes, some dressage is important in trail competitions as well, but I don't half step down the trail. ;)

[@olympiafootingllc.9024]

Good advice. Thank you for shearing your story

[@jkwetterlin4186]

Hey, Joseph! I love your natural horsemanship background & trying to look at the teaching and communication from what works for the horse. Do you have any recommendations for a trainer/horseman in Northern CA? I have a cousin in that area who would like to learn more about training ranch horses.

[@colleenryan2573]

What a beautiful story, with so much insight. Thank you for sharing. so many things to take away.

[@debraspencer4613]

Awesome background . I share your love of training . I feel incredibly honored when an animal the size and power of a horse will allow me not only on their back , but to direct movement etc. What a kind big hearted creature they are !

[@xhaltsalute]

I believe that each discipline has its own merit and should be a part of all horsemens repertoire. Glad you had those other experiences.

[@wendylow5748]

Love this story. You should pick up Tik Maynards book, "In the Middle are the Horsemen" his is a great story as well. He's about your age and as interesting. Well written you would like it.

[@meganneil2357]

So funny because my coach used to be a cowboy and now he’s a pro dressage coach!

[@JosephNewcomb]

That’s awesome n

[@franciscocordobacaldas702]

Thanks! Thanks!

[@shirleybroady1844]

There aren't many like you Joseph.......not in the dressage community. It's my opinion that the hard core dressage riders/trainers are firmly set in their ways, whether they realize it or not. The other prominent demographic is dressage amateurs who are looking for alternative methods with a built-in "magic bullet". I haven't met many who are rational and open minded about the true objective of horsemanship being "training" and the value of an open mind. I'm part cowboy (or cowgirl), myself and I welcome having a foot in both worlds for the freedom it offers. Hope to hear more about you and your progress.

[@carolinlarson4089]

Really good video! I love the relationship your family has had with horses, and how you all have allowed them to teach you along the way. Kudos to your parents for nurturing yours and Amelia’s passion to ride and have a life filled with horses 👏🏻😊

[@joelynnewcomb7390]

Thanks Carolin. It has been a crazy journey but I have loved all of it with Amelia and Joseph. I can't even believe it. I teach now. So hard and so fun.

[@lusitanocowgirl]

Really enjoyed hearing this part of your horsemanship journey 👍✅🤠

[@patriciagriffiths398]

Wow what a wonderful story Joseph. I felt really emotional listening to it. And so pleased your Mom has now got Jeronamo (pardon for the spelling). Thank you for sharing

[@joelynnewcomb7390]

I love Geronimo. He is super fun. Hard to ride but not spooky. He is 20. So I walk him a lot.

[@bethcook3679]

I’m a western rider who watches your videos because horsemanship is horsemanship regardless of discipline. My goal is always to have a horse yield softly to light pressure, whether rein, leg, or seat. I personally prefer the floaty little western jog (a lovely compression of energy) over a big forward trot. But the way to get there is the same.

[@jamesnewcomb3765]

Yay, Joseph! This is a great story and definitely a part of who you are as a rider and as a person.

[@flashyottb4403]

I love this story Joseph! Your Mom is helping me with a problem OTTB! She is my neighbor.

[@joelynnewcomb7390]

Hi Suzanne!! How is Kristmas?

[@flashyottb4403]

JoElyn, Hi! Now with his new shoes, ankle swelling has gone down, he needs work! We are still working on his anxiety, he has been extremely anxious lately. Watching Joseph's videos and your knowledge is priceless! Hope you are feeling better!

[@libbylynett1923]

This Video was wonderful, thank you for sharing. It seems there are so many rules in dressage that at times I liken it to brain surgery. But it really comes down to how the horse feels: does he have rhythm, is he relaxed...we have to be open to different approaches to help them find relaxation and ease.

[@JosephNewcomb]

Libby Lynett thank you Libby. I totally agree.

[@carolynpingree899]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@rebeccatobler2635]

I just stumbled onto your channel, you are so inspiring, and entertaining! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@JosephNewcomb]

Rebecca Tobler thanks Rebecca.

[@CATherine001]

I also believe a True Western Horsemen makes a better well rounded Rider period. Learning from them you develop a better relationship with your horse, understanding horse needs with hands on development and bonding. Now I get you! What you bring is an invaluable talent to your current standings. You learned from the best! I rode western since I was five but my allergies kept me from learning barn groom necessities, today my DEFIB prohibits me. I would love just to hop on a horse and ride my hearts content. So listening to people like you makes me happy and I’m always learning for that day I can ride. A Friesian awaits! Love your videos Joseph!

[@Robin-sb7vu]

Beautiful story Joseph! Always love watching your videos! You are a very well rounded trainer and bring a lot to whomever you are training for because of the foundation you have had! Western Dressage is big in our area now! :)

[@katiekayla1]

One of my favorite videos! So inspiring, thankyou for sharing :)

[@amandasawyer4784]

What a lovely story Joseph & you shure made a darn handsome cowboy! I find with horses you are constantly learning, whatever level you are. We could have two lifetimes & still not know enough. I, like you, quite often have to step out the box to find a solution. It’s quite a nice place out the box, you have a much bigger area to find things. Loving your videos & learning heaps from you 👍

[@rosalindpaterson2043]

your diverse 'training' enriches your audience

[@lindaowings2706]

I love this. My 23 year old gelding has given me so much as we have spent many years team penning and taking dressage lessons together. Makes sense to me.

[@LucasTorres-cn3js]

Thanks for sharing your humanistic story, so inspiring.

[@jcarroccio7844]

Thank you for sharing your journey. "Don't give up" I needed to hear this. I am retraining my older horse after some behavior issues that turned out to be physical issues. I was ready to stop riding and sell him, but decided to give it one more try. I am searching for a better way with him to make him a more willing partner. I will keep trying to see what works with him. Thanks again for sharing your journey and your theories on horsemanship and training. :)

[@elian.4577]

Hi Joseph, I'm from France and I just discovered your youtube chanel. I really love the way you talk about horses and your life like a cowboy who came into dressage. Your videos are really interesing and easy to understand. Horsemanship is a science underrated in France I think. I hope you could come in France to make a clinic someday, we need horsemen like you.

[@JosephNewcomb]

Elia Noel hi Elia! Thank you so much for your comment. I think understanding how horses think and learn is misunderstood around the world. I want to keep learning and keep progressing myself. There is so much to good horsemanship that’s why I love it. I would love to come to France some day. Where are you located? Tell me a bit about your horses.

[@elian.4577]

Hi Joseph, I'm so glad you answered my comment :) Even the best rider has always something to learn I think, that's what is beautiful with horses! We never stop learning. I live close to Paris but I'm from Normandy (called "the horse land" in France you know... green grass and rainy days). I'm not a professional rider but I own a 6 years old thoroughbred named Diable Noir which mean Black Devil... he doesn't deserve his name, he's an adorable horse, really pleasant to ride. But also very sensitive, that's why I never really try to train him in hand. I prefer to do nothing instead of doing anything wrong without a trainer to teach me. But maybe I will start to learn him the piaffe in-hand thanks to your videos... :)

[@jenniferkeeling1126]

What a beautiful story that can only add to the complexities of dressage! I really appreciate that because of your roots, you can show from experience how relationship and training is the most important preface to our sport. So often we forget that in pursuit of accomplishment. Thanks for your heartfelt honesty 😌🙏

[@angelicaharwell3062]

💙the best channel

[@JustAgirly0]

such passion really beautiful to hear such things

[@metalkingtohorses]

THOSE are great pictures

[@leaspeare5155]

Less is more and start the way you want to finish. light aides. and balance

[@lindaherdt1360]

Joseph, you are amazing!! I wish I could tell you more of so much that is on my mind!

[@susanaitken305]

I'm a happy hacker. I admire. I want to learn. I understand groundwork. I see.... but have so much more to understand and learn. Not a competitive bone in my body, my desire to learn is unlimited though. Just in case this message self-distcructs in 10 seconds, I'll still email. Just watching, you're good!

[@JosephNewcomb]

Thank you Susan

[@jcadams8232]

Not to be rude, but I could care less about dressage, I'm trying to learn how to teach/communicate with the animal so I can be a better (safer) rider, so your cowboy history adds to your credibility, in my view.

[@lizsteeds6697]

Rolkur. I know this training concept was vilified. I understand why. So what were riders like Edward Gal doing using this method. What is your opinion? Oh ... I enjoy your training insights and voyage so far in this clip has been insightful ... your down to earth approach that is always about what is best for each horse is what makes your vlogs easy to absorb. Your obvious enjoyment in your photographic flourishes and equine porn (languid slo mo) when in Europe adds lots of whimsy which is nice. New Zealand (We produce great Eventers fyi!)

[@lisafoster4468]

You might be interested in checking out this guy. He doesn't ride English, but his training principles are useful to all. He's also really started to explore relationship-based training, which flies in the face of a lot of "conventional wisdom" but is very quickly proving itself and helping a LOT of horses. For clarifications on the principles he mentions here, check out his Principles of Training series here on youtube. I'm not saying what you're doing doesn't work - obviously it does. Just some new stuff you might add to your mental toolbox. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIXbeHxppb6Fo7c

[@metalkingtohorses]

I follow you for that but I think its awesome you were and always will be a cowboy

[@windseekerbars83]

I'm in Colorado and actually just went to a "cowboy" barn from a dressage barn. I was having mysterious issues with my horse that CSU can't figure out and finally decided to try a new atmosphere. So far my horse is doing loads better. I'll still be riding Dressage and while it's a big change, I'm really trying to be open with the cowboy.

[@joelynnewcomb7390]

Hi, Where are you in Colorado? Who is the cowboy? Thanks, JoElyn

[@leez2834]

A great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@suemcfarlane4199]

I would love to hear your opinion of Warwick Schiller

[@hoppiification5678]

Many common philosophies to Warwick, Tristan Tucker and many more. The beauty of the internet is how these skills can be so much more easily shared and appreciated. Thank you, Joseph.

[@Lynnemacleod]

Wow what an amazing ranch! Looks incredible.

[@MrRexeasley]

Solid gold

[@JosephNewcomb]

Jeffrey Mundell thank you jeffrey!

[@BigWhiskey2003]

what a neat Guy you are & a fantastic story... :)

[@amyanderson8490]

Awesome amazing story

[@randyfuller7294]

NO we are horse people. I love all disciplines. So remember horse first and second then the discipline

[@mgadkins1659]

I watch more equine videos than just dressage.

[@suemcfarlane4199]

Thatvranch in oregan sounds like a lot of the outback stations in Australia where everything revolves around a water supply and most water troughs are fed by artesian water bores with windmills on them as there is no power to run a pump to get the water from so deep doewn up to the surface the cattle stay near the water trotroughs and other animals would come in for the water too like big mobs of kangaroos and feral donkeys wild horses and also camels Australia has more. Wild camels than any other country they are not really wild but are the descendants of camels brought over by the Afghan cameleers that helped explore the outback and were let run wild when no longer needed like the mustangs and Australia s wild horses or brumbies as they are known they all hang around the water supplies and the water allows the kangaroos to breed up into numbersvthat the local area can’t support and they begin to starve and then must be culled to keep the numbers viable or else they 5urn the area into a desert

[@user-ch8yn7ks2n]

Durrrr Shauge?? lmao