Natural Horsemanship Basics

[@M0nsterMakerMellie]

While this was a nice display of natural horsemanship techniques/training exercises, I would have liked to have seen it done with a horse who doesn't know what you're asking already, he makes it easy for you to teach the points you want but as far as showing how to go about actually TRAINING a horse with these techniques it would have benefited viewers seeing it find clinic style with an unknown horse. Good job though.

[@mikey188834]

A horse not broken in lol. This was awesome

[@Kittymyre]

Ohh no.. This is your only vid?!? But why? You explain everything so well, and are very soothing to listen to. Ohh you gotta make more. I could personally need your tips at least. :)

[@farmgirl9996]

I know this comment is coming way after this video was published but I just had to say that I loved the sweet little voice in the background. It’s so hard to be a mom and everything else that everyone expects of you but your video is great!

[@lindamclaughlin1425]

I am just beginning to study natural horsemanship and your video is a perfect complement to my trainer's teaching. Thanks so much!

[@BellaRosa98]

my friend and i are about to start working with a difficult horse who was neglected by her previous owner. Her new owners doing well with her and we are going to use these before we ride her xD thank you :D

[@sonseere10]

If you have clearly established yourself as the 'high horse' in your horse's mind you will not need to worry about keeping the horse out of your personal space. You are missing a lot of great times by keeping the horse 'out of your personal space'.

[@ItsMeLisq]

i saw it to :D and in the beginning he didn't make a mistake , i think he saw her as a leader and wanted to give her space, bc he feld that he was to close. But thats my opinion of the view ;)

[@chanekawaihae8068]

Lol what???

[@macobats]

I believe she only meant when she was walking the horse. There are different schools of thought but once you get stepped on with the hooves you will understand her thinking. If they get spooked, which they inevitably will, there's no warning and like she said you are very close. As wonderful as horses are, they are flight animals so safety first. You can love them when you are hanging out with them.

[@sonseere]

Hello Kristi You mentioned that your other horse is 'not such a fan of pressure and release'. I have found that most horses respond well to pressure and release. If one does not, that horse is saying that the trainer is not being clear. What works for one horse may not work for another horse. It is an art form. Timing, rhythm, when to apply pressure and how much, when to release, body position, etc.

[@raffahope]

This is fascinating, I look forward to learning more. Dawne has also caught my attention with her enthusiasm for the art. Thanks, L!

[@onlytheartofliving6936]

Some horses also respond better to positive reinformance

[@580papa]

I like your presentation and constant appreciation of the animal through respect

[@user-hx5my9ik1m]

This could have been such a great video. I'm sorry but the toddler talking and dog barking are so annoying.

[@connieseale]

I agree !!!!

[@skippingalong769]

Very well explained, thank you. I loved hearing your kids sweet voice in the background.

[@GiadaPeace22]

This is awesome! You're amazing, and he's such a good boy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Kristi :) I really like the way you work with him. Not many people out there that don't work through a ridiculous amount of control with their horses hahah.

[@kjatkinson73]

I appreciate your perception but I can assure you that there was no 'slapping'. No horse can be trained properly with mishandling like that. I don't believe in training by submission - rather, gaining the trust of your horsey friend is a much easier and rewarding path.

[@LittleMustangMare]

Hi, i'd like to point out that if you try & correct a behavior before he makes the mistake he doesn't know what you're correcting you have to correct during his mistake or else he will not know what it is he has done wrong horses much like children learn through trial & error i am a trainer of both dogs & horses & you cannot train them by catching them before the mistake, once they are started & know their boundaries THEN you can stop them before the mistake but only once they know what it is

[@Miranjor]

i liked the video, but you were lucky to have a sensitive horse. I'd like to see a not easy responding horse where you have to apply a lot just to get the horse's attention or even to move. You always see these videos on youtube where it looks so nice and easy. I have a Haflinger mare I am working with in a very similar way to yours, but she is not that sensitive. It works but I have to apply a lot more (more wiggling, more movement, just... more). And you never see something like that here.

[@DanniBear1986]

Hi, my 5yr old cob gelding is very lazy in the sand school and not very responsive to anything i try to teach him!He is behind with being broken in due to personal issues. He's been backed, can walk and trot (with a lot of effort) but when you take your legs off or stop commanding him vocally, he will stop dead! He is therefore rather overweight due to lack of exercise so i want to avoid treats if possible! Do you have any ideas/tips to try and get him more engaged/responsive? Thanks! Danielle x

[@anahata2009]

I don't think the idiot here is the person who posted this video. How old are you, 12? You can't "correct" a mistake before it happens. By allowing the mistake, and responding to it as she does, you are using basic Operant Conditioning (not to be confused with Classical Conditioning, which is similar. Operant is voluntary, Classical is involuntary). A link is made between the behavior and the response of the trainer, and desired behaviors can be reinforced. I applaud your diplomacy, Kristi.

[@cherylyingstbartel1457]

Kristi, have just purchased a horse that knows how to back up with the rope jiggle, but assumes everytime you lead him that you are going to want to lunge him and so starts a circle around me. Any suggestions? should I just wiggle the rope to get his attention? Would like to see you with a horse that is not as "finished" as spartacus...

[@JonathanDavisKookaburra]

I wonder if being uncomfortable with the wiggling rope is about pattern recognition of snake movement.

[@LittleMustangMare]

also before calling someone an idiot you might want to think how it looks that only a handful of words out of your entire sentence were spelled correctly and the rest were not even remotely close

[@laurynfielder8585]

you should keep your rains short and show know worries around him i just got a horse to and he tossed me of and i went to hospital and after one lesson with a friend i new how to have control over him

[@higginsford266]

I Like the video, I bought a14' hand sorrel mare, very lazy at first, then she understood, hey I get to go on a ride she is the happiest horse EVER!(way out in TX.) she is :The Best Horse I have EVER owned"I also got her from a private rescue, How could someone get rid of one of the finest animals ever? She is my horse forever now!

[@tina8104]

If your horse is walking behind you like that and spooks, he's going to run you over! It's not about respect in that instant, it's about instinct! He's a prey animal, he's a flight animal, and a big enough scare is gonna get you ran over. He's worried about saving himself. Lol. Not u.

[@alfaman4113]

Well explained my Aussie friend. I have a farm in Dubbo NSW and thinking of buying a horse who has been mistreated. Any tips.

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

That's quite different from how I train natural horsemanship. When a horse walks off we always make them go in a couple tight circles so they realizes that it takes less work just to stand there. It's really effective. I think WarrickShiller does very similar training as I do. A real smart man but boy does he talk sometimes😂

[@CreazyGirlz]

This video is really good. I'm gonna try this with my pony. Only not where there is grass. Because then he will start eating. XD

[@ludicornaj4984]

your respect for the horse and the respect from the horse to you... this is awesome! i have no words for it

[@sueturner715]

I don’t own a horse, Up until now have little no contact but want to learn basic concepts of release pressure unfortunately horse riding school don’t apply ground work, the schools “ style” is more about controlling you not allowing you to have the freedom to learn from ground up Your horse is beautiful sensitive clear connection I so envy hope one day to mirror thanks for sharing.💐

[@stephtoms6444]

Hi! please make more videos I am totally in awe!!!

[@jadenortman8961]

remember when asking to lunge, swing the rope towards the shoulder, as this is their drive point. If you swing the rope at the hind quarters, you are asking your horse to move only its hind and to face you. This is important to remember because ive seen alot of people make this mistake and blame it on the horse

[@MsDormy]

It's nice to see a well-informed vid set in a real place - so many trainers have big perfect arenas and round pens which look brand new.

[@TamiVroma1]

I like your calm demeanor .....i like the leading at the end...what do you do if they charge forward?

[@freakynik2005]

? anyone can answer just curious. Why some horses have the white writing/white numbers on them near there neck. I see ths alot. Please respnd anyone thanks!

[@jaeldekkers1]

Travis travtrav Robinson Rob if they are in a field with other horses the owners have to know who there horse is

[@lori7896]

I like the concept of the video, but it's difficult to concentrate on what you're saying during the portion of the video where a child is singing, which is all I can hear at that time

[@Shevtali]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I want to try these things with my horse. But it`s so difficult if you`ve never seen someone work with horses from the ground, I felt so unsure and unconfident about it. This helped me a lot!

[@luckydog8ful]

Thank you! It is nice to see someone who is practicing with a horse who is learning too and doesn't behave like a robot.

[@3000horsecrazy]

@freakynik2005 It's a brand which is often put on the horses neck, or hind quarter

[@BensanjoNO]

When leading a stubborn horse and he stops. Do i back up and force him to go backwards?

[@Oakpaws]

I just started leasing a QH and have been doing ground work with him. I'm really happy that I found this video. As a first time leaser, this is exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you!

[@summer95e]

Wow! I love how you respect his thoughts and his natural understanding of your behaviour and utilize that instead of forcing something else on him! If I ever get the opportunity to try out what I've just seen I definitely will!

[@PonyPalsPrincess]

Hi do u have any videos to help form an off the track horse to a nice pony ??

[@dlam2864]

why is your horse branded?

[@Jenny24601]

Excellent video (except for the little kid in the background)! Great instruction and demonstration!

[@jessj7735]

Can you recommend some further reading? :) I'm new to this but so taken with natural horsemanship ❤

[@lunaeitner8158]

wow! good job, i have seen a LOT of these kind of videos but this one is simply the besy explained and really, just great work :-)

[@jacquelineallen9208]

Would love to see more natural Horsemanship Videos. You have a lovely presentation style :)

[@emerwatchorn6971]

O hes is a beautiful horse. Very sweet, like my big horse🙌

[@mececemusic3814]

He seems to have the best character and is really beautiful too!

[@dhaynegillen6928]

i do natural horse man ship the same way!!!!

[@higginsford266]

are there shows for them way down here. no papers has brand.

[@stjernemix15]

Please do more! :)

[@staciewzer]

what r u even tlking about, slaps when????

[@equestrianactor4071]

Pressure motivates and release teaches

[@JesusKathrynMiller]

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[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Good training, wonderful horse

[@laurynfielder8585]

it is a marking to show how old he is

[@walterortiz4466]

my horse this young Quarter is just not working out she just rears when i lead her to the pasture and one time iwas leading her to the the barn she reared i fell a she took off running i went after her but like she a young Quarter horse she was fast but than she got caught on something a got her look if she was all right a she was and i but her back in her stall and than i looking at videos and all the ideas and plans worked and this video did too she she now good and we are jumping

[@kjatkinson73]

As you go to lead him and he starts to go in front of you to circle, wiggle the rope to get him to stay behind your shoulder. Be gentle, kind and understanding as this is a behaviour he thinks is right. With time and patience he will understand that it's uncomfortable to circle (be in front of you) when you go to lead. For now, don't do any circle work with him as he might get confused. Spartacus had only had a few months of training, he was willing but by no means "finished" :)

[@kjatkinson73]

Hi Jennifer.. I think the first thing to look are the saddle, bridle and bit etc to make sure these are causing her no pain and discomfort. Sometimes bad behaviour is caused by this. I would get a professional horse trainer in your area to check these things too as sometimes it's not obvious. Next I would check that she's not in any pain physically from back issues etc. It's not always disobedience, but more often that she's not feeling 'good' within herself.

[@Loopybethj]

I think I'll try this with my pony but the only problem is that he is very greedy and doesnt realise how strong he is:)

[@equestrianactor4071]

I do natural horsemanship

[@LiveEquestrian1]

I am curious about the freeze brand and its meaning. I'm not up on irons from outside the US.

[@kjatkinson73]

Hi Stephen - name calling here is not necessary. A lot of people have found this video very useful. Thanks for taking an interest though.

[@karrisajoss4271]

Excellent tips and advise.

[@anzacday4141]

Hello Kristi, which natural horseman either in Australia or globally do you respect, admire and have learned the most from? I see many videos posted showing people like Monty Roberts, Pat Parelli, Warwick Schiller etc. OR, are you just simply a natural horsewoman yourself? I enjoyed your relaxed style and understanding of horse language too. cheers from John P, Adelaide

[@jenniferaction]

Hello, Useful video! I am working with a Quarter horse that is easy to handle, but once in the saddle she just wants to take off and run. She rears her head up and down and walks sideways. Any suggestions of exercises I could do with her to help her relax and have more respect?? Thanks.

[@rainbowcookie444]

Hey this is great but...my young horse dont understand it...when i tell her to go around she walks in to me...and if i tell her to walk away from me, she rears and bucks..

[@terryreyes1125]

I dont understand why you dont let him be a cuddly horse? Can it be done cuddly and obedient?

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Yes you can cuddle with your horses and be all lovey dovey but they have to know they can't just run you over. So many horses get pushy because you allow them to be in your space all the time that when they spook or whatever they practly ignore you. I think Rick Gore is very fun guy to watch as he's all lovey dovey with his horses but he also teaches and explains things for use to better understand horses. He has strong opinions but that never drew me away from his teachings😊

[@MissAshley669]

These are great methods! :) But I would like to know how to learn these to a horse. Do you just go in a round pen and do the moves straight up or do you have to learn these progressively to the horse ? please respond to my message because I am confuses and i woud love to try these methods to establish a relationshi with my new horse! thank you :)

[@judecampbell2919]

Hi, a few suggestions for you - your horse is walking into your space, crowding you, and is looking away from you constantly. To correct this go to Warrick schillers how to lead a horse, he will show you how to correct this. Your horse should have your absolute attention, don't give excuses like its feed time. I also wouldn't be dropping the rope on the ground, you can give release without dropping it. Hope this helps.

[@SkyHeartThePegasus]

She was very helpful and nice. And you need to know how to spell before you go ahead and insult someone.

[@tinkamyra]

2.46 creased up it sounded like your horse made a human sigh it was the young child close by....

[@howie32691]

Great video. Well I just got my first horse and we've been having some slight drawbacks and i think they're my fault. When I longe her, the rope is tight and it's hard to get it loose. Thanks to your video, I know that I should try leading her farther away cause I've realized I'm pretty close. That may be part of the next problem. my quarter horse has tried to bite me quite a few times and succeeded twice. I've been told to give a little "bop or smack on the shoulder. But is that wrong?

[@onlytheartofliving6936]

You should check out +Nativhorse ... they are amazing!

[@Dehzee]

My friend who has a number of horses got run over, broken jaw, from her gorgeous arab stallion spooking when she was following exactly the train of thought you are in this video. I say nope to a horse walking behind me, particularly a spooky one. But in reality, no horse. Fight/flight is a powerful reaction. I saw first hand the results. She didn't bla,e her horse. I blame the method.

[@fjrholdings]

where are you located?

[@judecampbell2919]

When the dogs start barking your horse gets very anxious. Look at his ears. A horse is looking the direction their ears are pointing. This is why he walks into you, he is behaving like a foal running into his mother. Observe your horse and correct his fears by establishing leadership, again Warrick Schiller, and you will have a more relaxed, confident horse.

[@MysticalCowgirl]

I agree with Rogueader, The how is left out. Perhaps because she has a very willing, respectful horse. For example, this great trainer does not show,,,, Yielding the hindquarters, it is necessary to have a follow thru, a consequence in wanting to move their hindquarters. With the rope twirling it in towards the hindquarters so that the horse has to avoid it, or run into the rope. No correction, just the horse moving out of the way to avoid the end of the rope. That is in the beginning stages of pressure motivates, release teaches.

[@ellavincent4375]

Absolutely amazing...

[@shadaeshaw211]

I have just got my horse, she is green broken but real quiet. I'm wanting to gain more respect from her before I ride her in the saddle. She can get pushy and does intrude in your space. Should I be teaching her what you have done in your video? And how long did it take for you and your horse to have that respect as I don't want her out of riding for a long time.

[@hannahb.2804]

The horse moved right when her hand "Almost" touched him. It wasn't a slapp as Kristi said (Please review it)

[@dlam2864]

why does he have a brand?

[@amberly8664]

What a sweet horse!

[@jeremyshaw991]

Thanks Kristi, I am starting a program of natural horsemanship with my horse. I love your relaxed style with him. thanks very much. JEREMY

[@bethgreen1107]

All along she is allowing this horse to walk all over her. She talks about being close then allows it. The little things turn into big things. He’s responding but not standing still and giving her two eyes. Not feelin it.

[@roguerader]

She's good at showing you what she does with her horse, but she doesnt tell you HOW to do it, then is pointless...

[@TheMeLovesMolly]

Wow, i really admire u and people who are like u. Lots of respect

[@neaharila]

Really good video! I also want to know what you should do when your horse wants to eat, should you jiggle the rope so he starts to back off or?

[@sharynturrell912]

Great video, better than Pirelli because you explain what you are doing & why. I have a 2yr old ,& now at least know how to start him

[@sararhoads5497]

Hi Kristi, I know at the beginning you said Sparticus knew your commands, but how did you teach him this?

[@GeorgiaJCP]

Great video :) helped me lots since my mare is very pushy

[@kristine6996]

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[@GaupaXY]

Hi. i just want to say thank you. you are the first person i learn something about NH from. i'm trying to learn the basic to get controll of my horse that i ride. that is NH trained so i'm so happy finally understanding somethings :)

[@naturelover6069]

Do you have an privat e-mail adress of this women? She is great!

[@NHMntnHIGH]

well done

[@noahtsb9923]

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[@sarahtaege4582]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love your shirt, that is my horses name, Charley horse :)

[@nacallahird2234]

If the horse doesn’t respond to warning kick what should you do

[@kimihoiglji8074]

Absolutely amazing video, helped me and my horse, hobnob so much!

[@bruce12229]

I looked at that too at first, but then I realized she wanted the horse to go to his right.

[@SAJ.GAMING]

awesome skills and amazingly obedient horse