Not as Funny as it Sounds! Curing a 'Ticklish Spot'' on a Shetland Pony

What are 'ticklish spots' and how do you cure a horse (or in this case pony) of them?
Well they're not quite as funny as they sound, as if they're 'tickled' at the wrong moment, they can cause a pony to scoot off, panic or even try to run away and cause an accident.
Watch to find out how Ted the Shetland pony got on with Barry's method of curing the problem.
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[@amybaker1233]

My driving pony was a Shetland stallion, brave as a lion. Living in semi rural Australia, I'd drive him on Sundays with my three young daughters. One day we were on a two lane highway with cars coming fast downhill towards us & cars coming to overtake from behind, out of nowhere a German shepherd ran out of a driveway & leapt onto his withers like a lion attacking an antelope. I asked him to stand still, used my driving whip to get the dog off him, & bless him he could have bolted or reared, but he listened to me.. My daughters were frightened, naturally & I was able to turn into a side road into safety away from the traffic. I found out who owned this dog & reported him to the ranger. I'll never forget that moment when the dog leapt, my pony had blinkers on so couldn't see what was happening. When I hear you talk about, safe, confident happy driving ponies, I reckon you would have told him what a good little chap he was! He bred me some gorgeous foals & was himself sashed twice at breed shows Supreme of Supreme Champion. He beat every other horse breed & pony, he was one in a million. He never put a foot wrong, & had his own fans at shows who would cheer for him. Wasn't t I lucky to have had the privledge to own him.

[@barryhook2]

Fantastic pony! How great he had such trust in you!

[@amybaker1233]

Thank you

[@martylesnick2032]

I LOVE BARRY AND HOW HE TALKS SO KIND ABOUT AND TO THE PONIES AND HORSES.

[@PartanBree]

Sweet little pony.

[@goldilocks913]

I always wondered what use a Shetland pony was and I’m amazed how well it worked there. Absolute darling 👍

[@feral-dartmoors-naturally]

They will also draught in small spaces and carry your tools when fence repairing or clear paddock weeds, etc etc in fact everything in harness a big boy can do ...

[@carolineridlington5010]

I had a minuture shetlands I drove...both me and my husband in the cart....he certainly loved it...

[@barryhook2]

You should see the number of Shetlands in a scurrying competition! Plus they make ideal furry tractors for tight spaces!

[@goldilocks913]

@@barryhook2 I’m going to pet every Shetland l see to apologise! 😊

[@mendynoma4272]

Thank you ❤!

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Love your channel! You are a master driver.

[@Crafty_Chari]

I miss driving my Shetland pony

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

That is a good little pony. Liked your creativity in working on the "tickle" spots.

[@wearewildwoodranch]

He really moves on from all that lol

[@barbaralangrehr8776]

Love this everlasting patience and persistance with the horses. An example in the horse trainers' world.

[@barnbre2]

I love how gently to speak to the horses.

[@Sally237-s4w]

That’s a good obstacle ..the tarp n road work signs ,it’s great ,it desensitises .great work.

[@feral-dartmoors-naturally]

concerned .. Barry sounds as if his voice means he has/has had a cold or similar? Hope he is well. Love this video , thank you

[@barryhook2]

This was a year ago, he's fine - don't worry!

[@lizcat3767]

I could watch this for hours. Brilliant work.

[@fion1flatout]

Thank you Sir

[@dawnhallier9172]

Your videos are very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@randybutler4772]

Cute little guy goes well. Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@user-tx4kf9bx3y]

Fantastic video ❤

[@susanwestern6434]

That's the fittest looking Shetland pony I have seen. Other ones on video are quite fat.

[@barryhook2]

They often come to us quite chunky! Ted was a way through his training here, so we had fittened him up quite a lot. Thankfully, the reason we get them in for training is so their owners can keep them fit at home.

[@jenniferlehman326]

Get better soon, Baz!! I can hear in your voice that you're not well. I'm worried about you, my friend!! Another great video, though. But take care of yourself, Baz!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦 Who is watching this between Dressage and Show Jump with 2 stallions this morning.

[@barryhook2]

Don't worry, this was taken nearly a year ago - he's fine!

[@jenniferlehman326]

@barryhook2 Thank you Rhi!!

[@leannecapewell7672]

Good bliss u what a fantastic scoop into what you do ❤ good good. I’ve everted all my horse it as I’m slowing down with all my faithful stead’s and with all my injuries I’m looking to enjoy horses in another way! Horses on the war for us and we could not have done it without them !!! God bless u xxxx

[@brigittegeorg]

Please, did someone write this song about you especially? I love your videos, I love to hear the horses feet and your comforting voice, I like seeing where you're going and it's kind of like I'm with you. I miss horses SO MUCH. Thank you for your videos. ❤

[@barryhook2]

Yes, it was Stan Garchinski of Saskatchewan, Canada. He wrote it as a birthday gift and we are very grateful for it! Hopefully he'll do another verse someday :)

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke ❤

[@user-mb1hg4qu9f]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@carolscott9330]

love it, thanks.

[@Mitmacher]

If you know you could put your horse in your pocket, like a handkerchief, if it weren't so big, you have a safe horse for this loud and fast new and increasingly changing world.

[@JWayne-ej4jy]

So very fine 🎉

[@jobond3317]

Shetlands love their food

[@Mitmacher]

And the master's words. (If they have one) Quote: "You make dogs happy/full with meat, Horses with safety / provide guidance and security with words."

[@annamcknight2573]

I thoroughly enjoyed your piece to camera at the end, Barry.. You are usually just a voice and hooves. Ted is adorable but I wouldn't be saying that if he was 17hh and ticklish. Are there any problems you can't solve?

[@jenidillon]

Hello! I’m new to this channel, and to driving. What brand/make are the carts you use? I’m curious if they are available in the states. Any cart manufacturer recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 😊

[@barryhook2]

Welcome to our channel! We use Hartland Carriages, Glinkowski, Talbot Brothers and Cumbria Carriages.

[@jenidillon]

@@barryhook2 thank you!! 😊

[@Qu1t3_A_S1n]

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