My Horse Won't Let Me Touch Inside His Ears - How To Fix Sensitive Horse Ear Issues

[@cherishelf8759]

It looks like Mr. T. is always watching over his herd when you are at that place: the statue came alive when you painted his brand on it. Ransom is so adorable. He has the cutest head.

[@octoberjubilee9866]

Agreed! Ransom is adorable, love his personality and he's beautiful! I told my husband, he looks like Spirit (from the Disney movie) in life form.

[@cherishelf8759]

@@octoberjubilee9866 He really does look like Spirit!

[@octoberjubilee9866]

@@cherishelf8759 Yeah, he's gorgeous! And buckskin/dun is not my favorite but there's something about him:-)

[@carolefearnley1990]

I love Ransom,he's really grown on me,Mr T will always have a place in my heart and there's only one Mr T, but Ransom is a lovely boy and he seems to catch on with ease

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I have a horse with aural plaque in his right ear. I'd like to deal with it, but of course he doesn't want me too. This demonstration was just what I needed. Poor Ransom, he needs a thought bubble saying "help me! This guy is crazy. He talks to invisible people and he's obsessed with my ears."

[@austenmckenna5555]

Ransom's caption...."Is class over now????" Poor Ransom! He's a good boy!

[@KingsMom831]

Mean ol Rick….making horses better horses by the minute, or by the ear😁

[@howieBMTYAGB]

I hear that.

[@donc9751]

Hi Kmom!!! You're too funny! They're about to roll my hungry butt in and knock me out to fix it so I can eat!! Wooohoooo!!!! Take care and tell King he's a good boy!!!! 👍👋🐕

[@KingsMom831]

@@donc9751 we asked to the lighthouse today & I talked to him about you. I told our buddy Don is the bravest guy I know & asked him to look out for you, from afar. If you read this, no need to reply. I’d rather have you resting and taking it easy then worrying about social media crap. Just know we all love you and wish you well💛😊

[@Anna-rv3fv]

“Trust me, run now” Rick you are such a treasure lol.

[@kayBTR]

Excellent teaching! Good to point out when you no longer had your hand on his lead rope. Those details make you a great teacher.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I appreciate that!

[@toscadonna]

Ransom is so cute. He looks so dapper with his black socks and shiny hooves.

[@petradegroot3578]

Thank you Rick, this is very useful and clear👍🏼 I really wanna practice this

[@donc9751]

Posted 15 hours ago??? Wow it just came up as posted for me less than a minute ago!

[@inspiredclips8245]

Good Morning! Do you watch Versatile Horsemanship! Your YT name is familiar. Have a great day! Laural

[@cindythomas2116]

@@donc9751 Thats weird 🤷‍♀️ xx

[@howieBMTYAGB]

👍

[@LADHP]

@@donc9751 I've had the same thing happen to me.

[@christophereaves862]

Man Rick when you do these videos I can see very clearly the horses reaction and the process that you do it. I’m glad I found your videos before I learn from somebody that does it wrong

[@sherilynn1310]

Shelly (channel TinyKittens) has said that when they're bringing in feral cats, they ALL respond very positively to having their ear mites treated. Yes, they're still wrapped in a towel, still going through Scary Stuff, but the relief from itching makes them lose some of their fear of humans almost at once.

[@craigtw1984]

Ransom's such a cute lil horsey! Thanks for sharing Rick! :)

[@lilyharvester7439]

I love those quick little comments from Mr T hitching post. ❤️

[@gerrycoleman7290]

A lot of small steps here leading to the eventual goal. Timing. Rhythm. Feel. Nice demonstration.

[@shirleya3615]

Agree

[@christimarie402]

I love Ransom and Buddy. Ransom is turning out to be a great horse and fast learner ❤️

[@davidfrandsen9935]

I guess using your right hand on his right side is more pressure, because your hand/arm covers his eye when you are touching the ear. Again a great little video about pressure and release.

[@elinoirsmythe224]

Ransom says "hey Rick, I thought this was a cushy horsy holiday camp and now you're making me do all this weird shit on camera, not cool man"

[@donc9751]

Haha there's no such thing as a free ride....

[@kaira9668]

My horse loves it when I stroke him inside the ears because it itches, he always close his eyes and licks his lips and look like he's sleeping

[@johnm840]

When the Wife massages my Ears, I sure do like it.

[@dianneguarino2348]

Awww what a cutie

[@imogengroves283]

Is John or Natalie the cutie?

[@dianneguarino2348]

@@imogengroves283 lol both John and Natalie 😀

[@PecanBaby...]

@@johnm840 omg you have a great sense of humour 🤣🤣🤣

[@donc9751]

===== Man that was super cool video Rick and VERY educational! I was finally able to get serious and watch instead of shooting my mouth off but they're getting ready to put me under for a minor procedure so once I got to where I could relax and watch, I just got to tell you Rick you're a hell of a good trainer and thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!! Buddy & Mr T YGB's!!!! Ransom is as cute or cuter than any horse ever drawn in cartoons for Disney too! Morning Rick! Morning horse people! Edited, just had to add... Ears are such powerful tools! Why, when I was little I spent so much time on my tippy toes being lead around by one ear or the other, it's a miracle I didn't turn out to be a ballerina!

[@jeng494]

Morning Don!

[@donc9751]

@@jeng494 Good morning Jen!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@NathalieLSmith]

Good morning Don C

[@donc9751]

@@NathalieLSmith Hi Nathalie!!!! Good to see you!! Have a great day!

[@christophereaves862]

I love how you teach and the speed you do it at, “not meaning fast “. But at the speed the horse can learn. I also noticed that he did drop his head on the last ear you did,”he got a little submissive”

[@octoberjubilee9866]

Oh, Rick, you painted Ransom's hoofies and they look so nice! You must be watching some of the barn-witches channels and learning how to make him all pretty. BUT, I'm warning you, we'll all start to worry about you if we see ANY hint of pink on him, lol. Thanks for the video, I'm like you I train slow and consistent, always ending on a good note.

[@maryannhope8276]

😆😄🤣 love your comment. "PINK" 😆

[@roadflyer173]

Ransom: I'm not diggin this Hollywood stuff Mr. Dad."

[@Sketch_Sesh]

😂

[@tiffanytupper8983]

That was great! I really appreciate you being willing to show us, it really makes me understand pressure and release and I think it's fascinating,Thank you Rick!🧡

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eddymcadams9438]

Ransom your going to get spoiled living there. He has really cute ears.

[@Carroty_Peg]

Thanks Rick, it's fascinating seeing you working with horses that have 'problems' and seeing how you work. It's really helpful for us with horses that aren't as laid back as Buddy boy! :) :)

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@babyroxasman]

I need to go do this with my dog and the water hose. Girl it's hot outside you're gonna accept this hose

[@christielawrence4640]

Ransom is looking good. Thanks for all you do, Sir.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

You bet!

[@PecanBaby...]

I just love Rick's subscribers you will always get a good laugh in the comments section just a great bunch of horsey loving people. ❤

[@lolliescheepers6949]

Great Video Rick! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! Hope you have a great day!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks for watching!

[@megglesmac]

My horse was abused before I got him. He had these huge scars on and inside his ears from ear twitches that had these spikes on them. Plus, he was in some bad winter conditions where the weather drops to -40 C, so he had some frostbite scarring on his ears too. Anytime someone tried to touch his ears he'd throw his head up. If you kept attempting it he'd rear or bite you. It took about 3 weeks to be able to touch them. He was super tense for it but he allowed it. Then 3-4 more months before I could just touch them without a big to-do about it. By the time a year had passed you'd never have known he had such an issue to begin with (unless you saw the scars). People asked me about it a lot. He had scars ALL over his body. Scars that wrapped around is cannon bone. Scars on his pasterns from being rasped to jump higher. Scars on his face, ribs, haunches. Just COVERED. I appreciate that you understand the good/better/proper way to desensitize horses and help them understand your intentions.

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Thanks for the lesson Rick.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Any time!

[@shannonelizabeth2012]

Would love to hear stories on the dog training experiences you have had!

[@annepipps6015]

Ransom is a great little horse - he is very happy there with you and Buddy - great ear video - very useful tips.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fiselehubert787]

Thanks for the on-hands training. Love it!

[@shargomol3572]

Good morning Rick and horsey people. Ransoms probably thinking that cows never did any of this sh!t to him. Have a great day Rick and you're all good boys

[@WormyLeWorm]

Currently working with my cat to get him comfortable with enzymatic toothpaste and some toothbrushing, while he's still relatively young, so he doesn't develop dental disease like I see in most cats. He's already so good with many things most cats don't trust, that in the long run make him a lot healthier and happier, but I can tell the toothbrush scares him a little. Little at a time and ending on a positive note as you said... I find these concepts very helpful with a cat, too.

[@Emma-pz1fq]

Good for you Wormy !! I have to practically sit on my cat but he still manages to spit his oral meds everywhere!! I use an old clean mascara brush for teeth 😬

[@WormyLeWorm]

@@Emma-pz1fq For oral meds I found it helpful to have that kind of position and use a syringe to give them a tiny bit of water or broth to encourage them to swallow it after getting the meds in, at least with pills, after pushing the pill in the side from the same hand and quickly switching to the syringe. I got very good at it with one of my kitties as he got older. I hope he knows it was what I had to do to help him, though. I found a nice mini toothbrush for cats on amazon; it has 4 small bundles of bristles and he's much more accepting of it than bigger brushes.

[@demo7592]

I bet Rick was having fun playing with Ransom's ears. His ears are cute.

[@dkottnauer]

Fab Video Rick. It’s amazing how quick they can learn 😀

[@rdwilander]

Timing, technique. Timing, technique ...textbook demonstration and explanation Thx Rick

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MattyDemello]

Funny since Rick always sees if a new horses will except their ears being touched, now I do the same thing and every horse I contact I check to see if they're ear sensitive lol

[@pennycrothers3578]

My horse is the same, can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks.

[@equatebond2809]

Thanks, Rick, I used this method on my puppy Newsom, to get him used to me picking him up.

[@susangardiner]

Very good demonstration.

[@nickynoo5183]

Ransom is so cute! He is taller than you yet so little! Probably because we’re used to seeing you up against big ol’ Mr T and Buddy. I don’t understand how it can be deemed as disrespectful (by barn 🧙‍♀️ of course) when Ransom comes in close to your face. I think it shows trust and affection and I love it when he does that to you.

[@brittanyrose6388]

I love that you laugh so much with the horses. They are so silly sometimes I love ransom he did a good job! Buddy, ransom, and Belle y'all are good 🐎 🐎

[@aussiegirl729]

I think he's apprehensive because he's not use to it but look at him he's so damn cute he'll get use to it🐎🇦🇺

[@rhondapopowich3904]

Mine love having their ears scratched. You can lose your entire hand in my mule’s ear she loves it so much 😂

[@maryannhope8276]

Ooooo you have a mule....😎 ❣ Peace

[@nataliehaeusgen3282]

At the beginning horses are not fans of it. But once they learned, they love the massage inside and outside. When my youngster comes to me, head down, ears pinned and stops in front of me, he says" please rub inside the ears, there are some mosquitos in."

[@crystalcavell6485]

Sky had done something to her ear recently and I could get the cream on her sore, but it was a little bit of a struggle. Guess what she is going to have to put up with this evening? 😜

[@judywright4241]

I was thinking the same thing!! My dog has eye problems so she has to have meds every day and hates it! Plus she’s bitten me once and now I think I go at each episode faster to get it over with and hopefully, not getting bitten. Definitely mental outlook has to change first.

[@crystalcavell6485]

@@judywright4241 hope you get to keep your fingers! Lol

[@cathybrown3784]

Remember what Rick says, "It's a process, not an event."

[@crystalcavell6485]

@@cathybrown3784 I have been messing with her ears everyday since my comment. 😉

[@maryannhope8276]

@@crystalcavell6485 ....One month...girl you got it lol 😆👍 Rick is an awesome educator and hilarious. Peace from Rhode Island

[@natthebrat100nm]

My horse Cigar also loves his ears to be rubbed outside & inside. He's a real character my boy 🙂

[@maggiefreeman6513]

This was brilliant to watch. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@robertkay9871]

That was good Rick.. You didn't quit or take it personal..🐎🐈🐕🚔💕

[@LaceyR_FreeEricBrandt]

That was great Rick😊 Ransom has special ears. I've seen them on a certain breed of horse. Too bad I don't remember which one😆

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks 👍

[@maryannhope8276]

😆

[@workingmothercatlover6699]

Reading the title, I thought 'of course the horse won't let you touch inside of the ear. It tickles!'

[@nettiemarie9978]

Dude don’t you have another horse to do this too. 🤣🤣🤣 Have a good day Rick!

[@maryannhope8276]

😆🤣😄

[@tenneallefenton1269]

Loving all the videos been a long time since I rode and now have spinal issues. I started watching because of Lester Morrow and the death of Mr T so sorry that was a hard one to watch. Was watching another Steve Young on Facebook but now he has slowed on videos because he can make money 💰. Anyway love you kind method. I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ninettepage]

👌👍😁 Perfect video, Rick. Thank you for the very clear instructions, and thank you Ransom for showing a bit of resistance initially so that we can learn more from how your Dad had to go through the steps to desensitize having your ears touched. Really an excellent video 😁👌 Loved all the photos of horse ears, very cute, almost like photos of kitten and puppy paws! Buddy, Mr T, Ransom and Mokie you're good boys!

[@debracox4584]

Rick you are good boi 😊 ..Love your videos and your good advice..I don't have horses anymore because it's too much work for me by myself...but watching you is so much fun and I do have a question..I've never seen you use a sweat scraper after horsey baths.. Any reason why?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

this is probably the few times I have not used one.

[@judyengland2615]

Good morning

[@mieschiad]

All of the horsey ear images are so cute and fuzzy!♥️🐎

[@desertmoons8]

Nice step by step with repetition for the horse and us slower learners lol. Good vid . Thanks

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you liked it!

[@laurensmidansky7619]

Ransom good boy holding for daddy. Thank you for starring Ransom in your video.

[@lanhamation_2009]

Good Morning! 🌞

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@shanek6582]

Does the pressure release thing work with dogs too? Thanks, please don’t call me a moron if it’s obvious to everyone lol, I’m from ricks cop channel.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

lol, you moron... yea it works on all Animals, including people.. I talk about how I did it to a kid in the grocery store line, messing with mom

[@maryannhope8276]

😆😄🤣😂

[@kristenferioli7018]

Rick! You found Ransom's "go away button" 👂🏻🐎🐎🐎

[@Mayalilangel]

Thank you Rick, always enjoyable learning from someone that knows their shit .

[@meycoe]

He's so smart....love that pony!

[@brendakay3087]

Rick, good info for people learning. Hey when you sprayed Ransom off in the last video how did the new concrete pad work out ? Did the water drain off the pad quickly?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

👍👍

[@kristenferioli7018]

Woo-hoo i feel smart! (or rather, a little less stupid)...I did notice the rope before you said it! (I dont have experience with horses, only what I've learned from all Rick's videos, so this is big for me) Rick I've said it before, but you're just so so good at articulating your point and reasons for why you do what you do with horses. Its such a pleasure to learn from you, Thank You!!!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

👍👍🤠

[@louisemeadow2905]

Brilliant job again Rick

[@helenkrug5730]

That was earally satisfying lol. Great video. Thanks 👍🇺🇸

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kaymusick8083]

Morning Rick good teaching video, ransome did good..thanks

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@Sketch_Sesh]

Poor little Ransom being tortured by mean old dad Lol

[@JanesDough855]

Ransom is a cute little horse. You gotta get him used to your kisses. lol

[@mieschiad]

Agreed! Ransom needs more kisses!

[@tiffanytupper8983]

Good morning Boys! Have a great day 🧡

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@amandak3198]

What the heck... I just watched one of your videos, went to watch another and couldn't find your channel in my subscriptions... searched the channel and I wasn't subscribed anymore?! KZbin?? 😏

[@Emma-pz1fq]

Frustrating Amanda, changes for me too ~

[@pheenobarbidoll2016]

My mare hates her ears being touched UNLESS she has ticks and I need to medicate. That's how I know she has ticks in them. My little monkey fingers are useful in that situation I guess . We moved and have chickens now though and she doesn't get ticks. My gelding doesn't care what anyone touches so long as he gets a cookie after. He's too busy searching your pockets to notice.

[@letfreedomring6273]

Ransom is a good student🥰, of course you need a good teacher👏🏻, and this relationship will go far💯

[@earlyriser4033]

Good video/lesson. Buddy’s thinking it’s your turn now and this will keep Dad distracted from when I’m getting in trouble. 😀

[@lorilafler1282]

He needs to like it. Trust me run. 😂

[@jenz4524]

Thanks for the video! I needed this so I can check my horse's ears-he is fine with the outside, but go inside-your fingers are getting thrown around.

[@cathybrown3784]

Lol. Rick, i noticed you called him Tanner, well, if Tanner was like that about his ears, I can see how you would call Ransom by Tanner's name. It's like Tanner is still with you, just in a different horse body. I completely understand, because you had Tanner for a really long time. I miss ole Tanner, too.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

20 years is a hard habit to break It makes think of old mr t so that is good

[@beth8095]

Totally agree and I do apply to all my animals I have/deal with You're AWESOME

[@noahgrove2046]

There's a mini I know who has learned to like having his ears touched. Now he loves the insides of his ears scratched, and flings his head up and down while curling his lip.

[@LADHP]

Thats what my mini does! 🤣

[@32dramaqueen]

Morning Rick! :)

[@3ducs]

It's a trust issue. It takes time to gain that trust but in general horses will like to have the insides of their ears massaged once you gain their trust.

[@ashleigh6152]

Ransom. He's like "the only thing that has gone in my ear in the last 5+ years are gnats and flies....It makes perfect sense why he'd be a bit resistant to being touched inside the ear. But I'm glad he calmed down to understand and accept your touching his ears.

[@leeevers8976]

Thank you

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Welcome!

[@dianneguarino2348]

Ransom your good boy ☺️

[@jeng494]

Handsome Ransom! 🤠

[@dianneguarino2348]

@@jeng494 I know he’s so freakin cute I just want to love on him ☺️ and Buddy too

[@jeng494]

Dianne Guarino You are the sweetest, Dianne! You truly are. Just had to tell ya. ❤️🙂❤️

[@dianneguarino2348]

@@jeng494 😊

[@madeleinemichon4095]

Are u think of buy ransom

[@tennesseegirl5539]

Good morning from Tennessee, Rick! Your such a great teacher! Is that cascadia's I hear in the background? I haven't seen ONE yet where I live. Hoping I don't! Lol have a good 'un 😊

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Yes it is!

[@tennesseegirl5539]

@@ThinkLikeAHorse I thought so. Lol. 😆👌

[@annecox2703]

When I use to have my horses back in iowa they loved their ears touched it ment scratching get rid of the iitch

[@POTO_Phan]

I wonder if Ransom has learnt what the camera means?

[@cupcake110473]

Handsome Ransom!

[@snoozieq4584]

All and all Ransom was a very good boy, even with his "No"s. He is really Handsome Ransom. I wonder if Absorbine Veterinary Liniment would help with his ringbone issues? I know that it's great for Arthritis in joints for animals and humans. It says not for use on humans but I've been using it on my back and hands since 1988. Absorbine Jr is too weak to do what I need.

[@GMD0602]

Haha this is how most of the horses are at work when we have to apply fly spray by hand to the ears. Great example, will definitely have to do this more often. On a side note, there's a pony that is quite the riot; has learned he can give stupid humans his butt and spin away when they try to brush his ears in the stall... He did that shit to me and I got his butt with the rope. Tried to hide in the corner with his rear facing me LOL. Haven't handled him much in a few months, clearly will be doing so more now that I've seen what he has been learning. I believe 'some' of the people were rough with grooming his ears back in the winter, and he has now learned this is how he avoids it. Can't blame him, I've seen how rough certain individuals were. I also suspect grabbing of the ear was a thing (not cupping). I noticed he prefers a damp cloth to his ears and actually leans in to it, I don't mind this option. Hard when all the humans aren't on the same page...the horse always suffers. I'll be sure to handle him more and get him to a better place, at least with me.. As for everyone else... I want him to do what's best for him 🤣 I will provide consistency, but cannot guarantee others will. Tough with so many hands handling a horse!

[@janetbrooks8663]

Wonder if his second ear was irritated 🤔

[@candydusek2354]

Ransom's hooves look like Rick polished them! 😃

[@pattyvester1320]

Morning Rick

[@whitearabianhorses]

I’m curious, but have you ever reviewed horse books, like “Black Beauty “? I’m curious as to what your thoughts are on that.