My top 3 favorite tools to desensitize a horse

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[@jennyrules2694]

I've been rideing for over 30 years and I love watching you with the horses you have this kind of magic with them I've actually learnt a lot from your posts things in my 30 years around horses I've never thought of doing so we really do learn something new all the time so thank you so munch for all the fantastic info you are sharing with people

[@allisonnyssens9891]

Thank you for showing a video where the horse is not already bored with the activity. My filly farts fire when shown a noisy bag. Nice to see how to handle the nervousness.

[@kathyswearngin5877]

I know it sounds silly, but loud horse farts still make me laugh.

[@meganrakisits2572]

My favorite tool is a blow up shark suit I wear.

[@pamelaholt1926]

I have a neighbor who does gun practice every evening around 5:30. My horses used to be startled, but now they just think it’s part of the day. I hate it, but actually it helps.

[@ceddicguppy6627]

yes in fact it is good because it practice your horse to other sound like at the stable the horse are spooke to the tractor but they know that it for food or other thing that is not there buisness and know they are calm and more relaxed when the tractor start . and move . in fact they do not care anymore .

[@shilohpointfarm8544]

Great video, Ryan. Thanks! I've had my mare for about 4 months. She's a 10 year old quarter horse, and a bit spooky. I've been working to desensitize her, and I've noticed that if I give her a chance to sniff things, she's less worried about them. I have to admit I can be a little too gentle about the whole thing, as you demonstrated at the beginning. But she has a tendency to freeze up if she's really scared. She goes stiff as a statue, eyes staring straight ahead. At first I thought things weren't bothering her because she wasn't moving away from them, but I caught on pretty quick that she'd just checked out mentally. So now I want to get a reaction from her, but a small one at first so she doesn't shut down.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Good read. 👍

[@cathiwim]

Flashlights and ham radios! I go out atnight sometimes to feed them, and shine it on the ground, let them sniff it, shine it on them, etc. also Ham radios. We are ham enthusiasts, and i would not think of going on a trail ride without a radio along. So i have to get them used to the sounds of transmission and receiving.

[@lisasurphlis]

Pool noodles and Hula-hoops are good desensitizing tools

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Thank You. Never thought of the feed bag. Good one. My mare lets me rope slap her on her entire body , put my noisy winter coat on her and put the rope around her and the coat , then tighten up the rope like a cinch at different places on her. I'm getting her used to her play ball and jumping off the fence. She pays very little attention to the plastic barrels whe I roll them toward her or work her around them. I really love my mare and do many things with her to get her to where she isnt balky or run away scared. Shes a mustang, 10 years old.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Nice 👍

[@sseeback6754]

Awesome! I like that you utilize common items like the feed bag and lariat rope to use to desensitize and mentioned having someone bang on something or clap to make sudden noises to help them with spookiness.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks

[@robertking3398]

Always very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenInCalif]

Thank you Ryan. Super clear instructions and explanations.

[@ruthkeeling-holt2031]

Great ideas Ryan. Thanks

[@eliseamiot5412]

I've had many horses over the years, but the best ones for being comfortable around all sorts of things are my two OTTBs. They've seen it all.

[@diannaa5631]

Good job explaining.the how's n whys

[@qdehart2984]

Thanks for all your informative video's. I love them! I like how you demonstrate what not to do as well.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks you

[@sarahEmeyers17]

This is amazing work, that you do! Horse are magnificent animals! It's amazing how fast they pick up your methods of training! You are so patient, straightforward and gentle with the horses

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks!

[@samanthatoth2312]

I like your videos because It gives me new ideas for groundwork! Thanks!!!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Awesome thanks

[@nightoutforyou]

Really enjoying your videos. Hopefully I can make it out to one of your upcoming clinics.

[@gipsiesrealm]

Great videos you really explain well what your doing and what it’s for and the difference between them

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks

[@valeriehudson7276]

Ryan good examples again. Yes, the whip is something to master I will try something I am more coordinated with. Thanks.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks, or wear a helmet 😂

[@thetinbarnfarm]

i enjoyed your video thank you

[@Mainecoon_Izzy]

Thanks Ryan, just started watching your videos! Love them, very useful for us......we have a buckskin Quarter horse gelding and a Haflinger mare. They are polar opposites. The haffie mare is unflappable, the Quarter horse is easily spooked. We have a trainer working with him, he’s improving. She is using similar methods to yours. If you’re ever coming to California, Yosemite foothills, we would love to have you visit our stables. 💜 My husband and I both enjoy your videos, very helpful and “very clear” Nice work Ryan, please keep-it up🐎

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Thanks for the invite. Glad your enjoying the videos!

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Omygosh! She is absolutely beautiful and what a good girl - I just love her. PeaceAndLove Lori

[@gweniewhinnie]

I would guess "honda" :-) hmmmm...........tarps on the ground, on the body, in your hand rubbing it all over. I sure appreciate your suggestions though. I'll go out tomorrow and use the lariat and stock whip. Thanx

[@sarahEmeyers17]

Amazing!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

😀👍

[@kelsieohallora5046]

Great video thanks

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

You bet 💯

[@joelheffelfinger2253]

Enjoy going to Bryan Neubert clinics. This reminds me of him. Thank you for the horsemanship teaching!

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

Bryan, is a great horseman. I appreciate the comparison.

[@gemmadavies4997]

My horse lives near a medium sized airport... I was worried he would panic to start with but horses are actually ok about planes in the air even pretty close by and noisey. There are also bird scarrers that are a bit like fireworks. He gets worried about tractors but I'm working on that one.

[@user-il3eu2fz3c]

Thanks i have a bad one too do

[@ChalleEk]

One of the exercises I use is an umbrella. Because when you are at a training or competition and it starts to rain, then it is good that the horses are used to umbrellas.

[@curtismarsh4528]

Challe, I have used an umbrella for years with mine. If I am working in tandem with my son, we will use two umbrellas on both sides of the horse, alternating, so what is done on one side is done on the other.

[@JoeBuckster]

Good training video.. I'm not a fan of using a lariat on horses though. Good to descend to ties from the rope. But in my opinion , not a good idea to have an open ended loop with slipknot. I've learned the hard way way in the past how about doing that. I'm definitely want to have your horse in the contained area , especially if they're very spooky. If a horse panicked and has the loop around its tail or hind foot and gets self tied up on something. That's not gonna be a good situation. Because the harder they pull the tighter it gets,obviously. I actually had an experience with a Mustang years ago. Who Got it hooked around his tail. He took all the slack out and proceeded to panic wildly. Fortunately, I had him in a contained area, and it ended well , and he actually learned to trust me , because I helped him out of the fix in the end, but it could have been very bad.

[@suzannesenser607]

Thak you!!

[@pamelacartwright6807]

Beautiful horse! She looks just like my girl. Can you tell me what breed and how many hands. I rescued my mare 6 yrs. ago. They weren't sure what breed. I think she has some Appaloosa. I really like your training videos! Thank you❤🐎

[@vicki1141]

Really appreciate your knowledge and clear explanations. Is this little mare Andalusian or part Andalusian? She is quite regal.

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

She is 👍

[@elleybellz0135]

The stock whip is great for desensitising to fireworks.

[@laurelcook9078]

Edit: you fooled me, I thought you had your arm through the bight of the lead rope for a moment and freaked out. 😂

[@marleneeisnor9719]

I wish you were close by

[@lucindawilliams180]

❤❤❤❤

[@marykaywohlert9228]

Hi Ryan my 10yr QH gelding I have owned for a year was completely an arena horse and I do some local wsca shows but I live in the country and when we go ride down a road he will spook at the weirdest things. He is use to being sacked out but noises and strange things scare him like an irrigation running, cows, what can I do to help him. When we go on trail rides with other horses he is fine but when we ride alone is when he will spook. Thanks in advance just found your channel so been binge watching your episodes.

[@Rae-bs5ek]

What does it take to be a leader? One follower. She's not alone out there She's with you she needs to believe your the leader. I think I've heard Ryan say these things

[@curtismarsh4528]

Mary, here are my thoughts. I coached football for years, I used the EED (Every- Day drills) at the start of practice. They are foundational fundamentals. I use a flag, a gunny sack, an umbrella, plastic tarps, rope, whip, every day. Every day might be at feeding time, my pre-ride checklist, or just a quick trip to the corral. Some sessions might last only 2 minutes, others 30 minutes. But the frequency or the consistency that makes the difference. Read James Clears Atomic Habits, while you also read Harmony with Horses (Ray Hunt). Small habits, done over time, become monumental, transformative game changers.

[@Jules-dx3nu]

Where can I get the loop?

[@valeriethompson3539]

When I sacked out my yearling mustang I put the blanket into the grain barrel that made all the difference to him then later I didn’t and he was fine with it still. If he could bite a object and it didn’t bite back he didn’t care what I did with it.

[@ammo4uragingjudge559]

Humans: see she’s calm, licking and chewing. Horse: I’m hungry, licking and chewing. 😁

[@margaretpinchen3274]

Hi! How often would you do these exercises?

[@ryanrosehorsemanship]

As much as you think until the horse relaxes and doesn’t get bothered at all with them the next day

[@margaretpinchen3274]

@@ryanrosehorsemanship Thanks :)

[@makeablewebsolutions]

How would you "resensitize" to your rope if they became too desensitized?

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

My horse would be trying to get the feed bag from me lol.

[@ceddicguppy6627]

well did you tell him to respect your bubble space !??? and to be patient or not .

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

@@ceddicguppy6627 No I like to let them walk all over me like an ass

[@laurenw1168]

You didn't use one in this video, but I've seen you use a flag in other videos. I have really struggled finding a decent quality flag to purchase. Do you have a brand that you would recommend or know of someplace I could look for one?

[@cathiwim]

Sonne Farms slappies!

[@chantelalberts2265]

If I do it with my new horse he kicks me with his front hooves and freaks out

[@souldimitriou9480]

Gawd your silly ....they’re called Honda’s ..made in Japan ..it’s a car company!

[@HobbitHomes263]

every bucked=off dude rider I ever saw was caused by a "cowbot hat that blew of another dude's head or those %#^@$ krinkly plastic water bottles.

[@kimmiejoclark6943]

First I learned you gotta outstubborn them. Then I learned to be a trust worthy leader. I've killed baleing twine, plastic bags, paper and a lot of things. Then we investigate it, and decided it's harmless. Mostly I work with horses on the ground. I learned a lot from watching. Twenty broodmares loose on fifteen acres who may or may not have a halter on. I watched how they interact. Maybe I'll tell you some stories later.