Passing Loose Mares with a Driving Stallion

Passing loose horses with any driven or ridden horse can sometimes be an issue, but especially so if the ones in the field are mares and yours is a stallion! In order to keep everyone safe, any horse should know how to behave when they are at work or being handled - regardless of breeding status or experience.
Watch how we begin to train a young Part-Bred Arab stallion Nuri, to remember his manners when he meets other horses whilst working.
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[@craftingcat536]

I’m surprised by how many people don’t understand that working horses love to work as long as they are well taken care of and in good health. They will stand and wait to go to work. they think it’s fun as long as their driver knows what they are doing and giving the horse a positive experience.

[@louc.6735]

Animals need enrichment, and work is often that enrichment! It only becomes an issue when the animal is overworked. But this doesn't look like one of those crappy city carriages where the horses work for too long in terrible conditions.

[@keek4831]

It's the same with dogs. Once I started training working dogs I could see they are much more fulfilled than pets, even though pets may be much loved and well treated. A well treated working dog has a purpose in life and loves it.

[@MD-ex7cg]

The only issue I have with this is bits, which definitely hurt horses at worse, and make them uncomfortable at best.

[@spymaine89]

the way we all feel.............

[@Lita-bj5ir]

True. Cause for horses every think and all it is game, until they feel good, and there no harm to them. Horses love to interact with people . I'm farmers daughter.

[@jacky3580]

It’s difficult since the mare is flirting with him. She couldn’t let such a handsome fellow pass by without a close look!

[@Mitmacher]

May be. May be not and the reason is that she was bored. Her people gave her no higher purpose, no task, no duty except to eat grassand look around, like pulling a carriage or training a young horse. The larger thoughts and duties defeat the smaller ones. Hopefully. They're missing a preacher like Berry Hook. It's the same with girls these days.

[@deborahkurek2988]

I was showing a stallion riding him in a class and a mare around was in season. He was acting like a jerk making whinying loud shrill. Our showing was horrid

[@xxhoneystarzxx4950]

How do you know her owners dont work her, thats a nice young drafty. And a nice young sport, they likely only work them in hand rn because thats what you do with 1-4 year horses ​@@Mitmacher

[@xxhoneystarzxx4950]

​@@Mitmacheryounger horses are always curious of other horses you can actually see her clacking at one point which isn't her flirting she's saying she's not a threat to the older one

[@JacGBoots1]

this was quite relaxing~ Thank you for sharing

[@riarivera5995]

The black ones like "dude, were on the job! Quit cat calling the lady!" That little whinny and stomp like an angry toddler 😂 i realize Stallions are dangerous especially around mares but these boys behaved superbly! A testament to their handler too.

[@nala8223]

Stallions are not dangerous themselves. They are made dangerous by people treating them like they're dangerous from the day they're born. As long as you know what you're doing, which should always be the case around horses, they won't be any more dangerous than other horses

[@Theonlygracius]

Stallys aren't inherently dangerous. People tend to keep male horses intact who have behavioral problems which leads to that stereotype. There are plenty of amazing stallions out there that are just big teddy bears.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Same with stay on your side dude

[@bloodstoppin]

@@nala8223 here to back you up on that. i was handling stallions as a very small person age like 13 and up. just be careful, pay attention, and train your horse. stallions are only as dangerous as you want em to be, people who treat them as always dangerous are often macho horse trainer types who wanna spook you to get your money, or who have dangerous stallions because they uses abusive methods. additionally, i think the modern methods of studding can make a stallion pushy, disrespectful of mares, and lonely. a good stallion spends time with other stallions to learn how to be polite!

[@dreamok732]

This was one of those unexpected youtube algorithm vids. At first, when you were on the main road and the young horse started bouncing around i thought "oh my god. What's going to happen". Then i realised you seemed to know what you were doing, then I realised you _really_ knew what you were doing. Then the video became a real delight. Like it is when watching any true master work at his craft.

[@barryhook2]

Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy some more of our videos too.

[@pacapaca6307]

Great insight provided in this video in both how to handle a stallion and how to bring confidence and competence to a novice horse in harness. Respectful but firm communication and assistance from a “ good right hand” , Cloud….. great to watch.

[@shadowblitzer3472]

I must confess, I misheard that first "That'll do!" as "Mountain Dew!" and thought "That's an odd command word but the tone is more important anyhow..."

[@barryhook2]

Haha - brilliant! And yes, you're exactly right!

[@nikisaunders2634]

😅

[@Tanrna]

Your comment is not only funny but it also contains a great tip when it comes to training animals. If you've accidentally trained a command but use a weird word, that's fine don't change it! Without meaning to I trained my dog to move out of the way by saying toot toooot. When someone commented on it I tried to change the command but quickly realised that wasn't beneficial to dog or me because this was what we were used to and it was working great.

[@xOutdated]

i cant unhear it now and im pmsl 😂😂

[@shinygems739]

@@Tanrna I accidentally taught mine the difference between 'move' and 'scootch'. Scootch means "move enough so I can get in there too" and honestly I can usually get her to do that with less fight than fully moving lol

[@raven556]

I'm currently teaching my stallion to behave like a gentleman. He's currently able to work in the arena with mares and still pay attention to me.

[@barryhook2]

Excellent work! Something every stallion should be taught for everyone's sake, including his own!

[@Cheapphilosophysale]

far too many people give up on stallions as too dangerous and deprive them of training and stimulation. A well trained stallion is safer for everyone around him and usually happier.

[@BluSkyeMountain]

My young stallion does fine in arenas with mares and stalled across from them as well. He’s even been trailered with one and never had a problem. He’s grew up in pastures with a herd of old geldings and currently has a stall where he can play with another gelding through the paddock fence and he’s never had problems. He’s always a happy boy! Everyone who’s had him at their facility or worked with him always says he’s quiet and polite and like a big gelding. If they have boundaries and rules especially starting young they tend to do better as they get older.

[@thephilosophicalpugilist]

That clippity clop is music to my ears!

[@Silencer796]

Same!!! I love the sound!

[@mssdn8976]

Mine too, so relaxing

[@huenacarter]

I found the old man gruff and controlling in an old fashioned😅 manner ..yelling. only because the horse is letting him know he is not happy. "That will do !" He sure does not sound happy . The horses heads look like they are ties too tight ?

[@Debbie_Bcool]

I'm watching twice just to hear so soothing.

[@fynnh5459]

​@@huenacarter I get how this may look to people unfamiliar to horses, but this man handles his horses very well. They are big animals and especially when a coach is involved, a horse acting up can be very dangerous or even fatal. He never once used physical force, only his voice. A stallion responding to voice commands only while standing right next to mares is a testament to the skill of the trainer/driver.

[@creativehorsequeen]

"That will do!" You sound like a dad reprimanding a toddler throwing a temper tantrum 🤣🤣

[@jakreu]

Your left horse is a saint. The perfect driving horse. Such a sweet and attentive guy.

[@satinekenobi4ver855]

The black horse cloud is a well trained school master while the dun is only young and still learning

[@beverlyarcher3744]

You can tell which one is in training the way the dun kept moving over into clouds area at new sights and how cloud is calm tells you never trained horses but even I can tell you always put an inexperienced with a well trained horse when driving cause if something is done wrong it can go badly

[@johnberry1107]

Grandma handled her horses just the same. They had the manners of a good working dog. Well shown, sir.

[@ghxstscxrlet]

i love how the left horse is the definition of calmness and peaceful while the other is bucking and doesn't know if it should trot or canter😂

[@beverlyarcher3744]

That's because the one on the left is what we call an experienced horse while the one on the left is inexperienced the left is the trainer along with the human trainer themselves basically if the one on the right tries to make a run for it the left won't

[@thissunchild]

I have no clue why this video was suggested to me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@barryhook2]

Glad to have you along!

[@Babyboffa2018]

Stallion - Oooh, girls! 🤩🤩🤩 Barry - THAT'LL DO!!! Stallion - Erm... maybe not... 😳😳😳

[@liannerobertson2366]

😂😂😂

[@LadyGeckoFoot]

Much like all young horses, they have to learn. Bravo to you, sir, for not shying away from training. You can’t prepare for everything, but you can try. A stallion should be expected to behave the same way as any other horse.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Stallion is thinking...I know where theres a loose board in the fence back home....planning a midnight escapade...

[@wyattgardner3552]

He stops his team right next to the fence and the yells at the stallion for being vocal. Equine are heard and animals and use vocalization. Barry is just odd for thinking the stud would just stand there. Oh and he films this for views... wierd dude.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

hes doing it to train the horse not to react beyond a whinny, hes wise, I doubt youve ever trained horses! I have, and hes right. Ive ridden a stallion for years, he needed a whip and spurs at the ready but not used unless needed, I wdnt ride him without them. @@wyattgardner3552

[@annamcknight2573]

Cloud is wondrous to behold. He seems to anticipate and take evasive action before a situation develops.

[@pacapaca6307]

Cloud; a wonderful teacher and Assistant Driver , trained by their calm but firm Reinsman. 🙂

[@bethb8276]

I agree! Very impressed by Cloud, not only how he'd press in to keep the stallion on track, but there were a few times when the stallion was carrying on near the young horses, and was being scolded and Cloud would reach out and bump his nose on the stallions face, like yeah calm down! 😂 Smart horse!

[@HorseyGal4ever]

It sure is nice, your motorists are so polite, giving wide berth to horses. Most motorists in U.S. are oblivious to horses, some even rude .

[@homesteadgatherings]

Ok i was just watching this video in the US and told my hubby the same thing! In it US its game on lets try to see if we can make the horses spook! Its refreshing to see how much nicer they are to horses on the road in the UK

[@HorseyGal4ever]

@@homesteadgatherings yep

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

As a bicyclist who shared trails with horses and riders I was very careful not to spook the horses as it would have been dangerous for all of us. Some horses will even spook at the sight of a bike on the ground.

[@Psychology_Exposed]

​@@homesteadgatherings Sadly not the case. Lots of ignorant drivers here too (UK).

[@katierasburn9571]

I dont know whether it’s because its a lot more common to see them about anywhere outside cities or whether it’s because its a part of learning to drive being able to handle horses on the road

[@elspethjaffray8356]

What a joy to join you on a drive and see your skill. So many horse people who call themselves professionals but use harsh force methods and fear to make the horse do what they want have no understanding of respect either to the horse or from. You are sadly in the minority of true horsemanship. Thank you so much for sharing.. 😊

[@hildanix3768]

What a team, so attentive to you. They are beautiful, but I suspect that buckskin is younger than the other Much love to you and the team!

[@kathymilkey4836]

❤❤😂❤

[@41052]

Is screaming and yelling not a harsh force method and using fear? I mean, *much better* than what else I see, but still.

[@Alvarnea]

​@@41052 i think it's more about what he stated: when he raises his voice, it MEANS something. If you need to catch the attention of like a kid yelling and jumping all over the place, you'll probably raise your voice right? Once you have their attention, normal volume again. It's the same thing here.

[@lehlehlol]

@@41052communication and exerting an order to your horse without using force, hands or other means to hurt them into submission. As we do with children, or dogs. They will not listen if we ask them nicely whilst singing lol, voice is the best aid for horses no matter what situation

[@iwritesmut59]

I love how when you said turn and the younger one didn’t want to cloud was ‘He said turn now turn’ and just pushes him to turn

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

Good old cloud ..can see why he’s school master..great horsemanship Barry ..the stallion still quite skittish of cars .

[@barryhook2]

Nuri should get used to them in time, this is fairly early in his training in the long scheme of things!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I didnt think so at all.

[@niffler09]

Impressive how well Cloud is trained, he just body slammed the fellow next to him in the right direction when needed, not reacting to any of his shenanigans. Great job.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Well the dun is still in training and seeing how this guy handles him he won't take much to learn

[@BanglesAU]

I can't get over how narrow UK roads are! Cloud is a good boy, so patient with his younger teammate

[@britbyname3620]

these are our country roads 😊

[@achitophel5852]

These are lanes and country roads, not major roads. The UK is covered by a network of them, dating back centuries.

[@katierasburn9571]

@@achitophel5852they can often be the quickest way from A to B regardless of main roads though

[@Debbie_Bcool]

In Tennessee US has roads like this too, they make me nervous since I come from a big city were there aren't any small roads. Some of the small roads have ditches on the side of the road I try not to drive them.😅

[@lodestar2609]

he's like 'DAD COME ON LET ME FLIRT WITH THE LADIES'

[@janet5820]

Barry hook is a brilliant old school teacher, gentle way with rubber bit. His experience is needed, 2000+ horses broken in is no means fete. I take my hat off to him - love watching his videos, thank you

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

no mean feat.

[@faith777t]

This was a pleasure to watch. Not just the landscape but the training too. You are never too old to learn. Driving was something we did back in the day.

[@sarahmarks7082]

I hope Cloud 🐴 got carrots 🥕🥕🥕when he got home 🏡 what a good boy 🤩 and a blessing!

[@barryhook2]

Always great to have you - and good job you got in quick with the amount of people who 'jumped onboard' after you!

[@sheltiesong]

My God, your Cloud is a saint. Well handled by both of you!

[@kristibaron4039]

"That'll do!!" Man's a genius! And that black gelding- a saint!

[@skaarlet1449]

My neighbor had a stallion when I was growing up. The previous owner had allowed the stallion to cover any old mare while he was saddled and bridled. This led to the stallion hopping on a mare while my neighbor AND the owner of said mare were both ON their horses!!! He worked on that stallion for ages after that and by the time he was done his little grandson could ride the stallion through the mare barn with every mare in heat and the stallion wouldn’t even look at them. The trade being as SOON as the saddle and bridle were off he was allowed to go to each stall and “speak” to each mare over the door. My own mare-broodmare, retired-would get endlessly pissy at him because he ignored her flirting. My second mare-maiden, never had a foal-would get pissed if he even glanced at her when she was in season. Both reactions were mortifying as a teenaged girl, lol.

[@barryhook2]

Fantastic to hear your neighbour managed to retrain his stallion! That's how all stallions should be - ignoring mares when in work - but as you said, not always the case!

[@beverlyarcher3744]

😂 mares are more dangerous then stallions

[@juliajohnson6022]

I’m surprised that stallion didn’t take that wagon over the fence to get to those mares.😳🇺🇸. The black horse listens very well.👏👏

[@barryhook2]

That's Cloud, our schoolmaster - he's worth his weight in gold and more!

[@juliajohnson6022]

@@barryhook2 , I assume he’s a gelding.

[@BootsTheSpacePup]

​@@juliajohnson6022they aren't geldings...can you read...in the title it says stallions...

[@juliajohnson6022]

@@BootsTheSpacePup , I think you may be the one that can’t read. 😳 The title says, “stallion,” which means 1 stallion. It didn’t specify whether the other one was a stallion, so why don’t you just go “suck a pickle” until you get your panties out of a wad.🇺🇸🙌🏻

[@juliajohnson6022]

@@BootsTheSpacePup , can you read? It says stallion, which means 1 horse.

[@Foxhunter49]

Lovely to see.Ive handled a lot of studs in my time and always insisted on manners. All would be ridden out with geldings and mares, hunted and competed. They knew the difference between work and time to cover mares.

[@therealcoltstonewolfe]

As all good stallions should be behaving. All males are born with balls in the horse world. Only the best who've worked hard and earned them get to keep and make use of those balls at the right time. And only when you allow it. Not when he insists like it or not. Breeding has to be earned it's not just a given. Especially in wild in real life. No stallion gets a mare or a breeding he didn't work extreamelly hard for. I have 2 stallions both quiet enough my 15 and 18 yr old son's have been riding them since they were 11 and 14. They know the difference between a bridle for riding. And the Bridle for breeding. Their both ridden bitless. My wife rides both of them even on her woman's time no issue. This rubbish about can't have a woman ride my stallion.... He'd never do a thing she says.... Well then why is he still a stallion. He wouldn't be at my stud. That would be delt with real quick. And this acting up on their toes screaming and carrying on.... No mares in sight. Just acting the damn fool to be a damn fool. IT ISNT CUTE. IT ISN'T FANCY. IT'S NOT DOSENT THAT STALLION LOOK AWESOME. IT'S HOPE YOU CAN DUCK QUICKER THAN HE CAN KICK IF YOU KEEP IGNORING THAT DEPLORABLE BEHAVIOUR. AND SAY HE SEES A MARE SHES IN HEAT. SHES SEEN HIM. YOUR TRYING TO CONTROL HIM. YELLING NO NO NO NO NO DOSENT MEAN SHIT TO THEM IF YOU HAVENT WORKED AT ALL ON HOW THEY BEHAVE MARE OR NO MARE AROUND. IVE SEEN STALLIONS DRAG THEIR OWNERS THROUGH FIELDS OVER HEDGES INTO TRAFFIC TILL THE IDIOT LET GO OF THE REINS THAT WERE YANKING AWAY AT THE HORSES MOUTH THE WHOLE TIME. OWNER HOLLERING STOP AND NO THE WHOLE TIME. STALLION PAID ZERO ATTENTION AND BRED THE MARE ANYWAY.

[@Foxhunter49]

@@therealcoltstonewolfe I so agree, At a driving rally, I went with a friend who owned a young horse who had just been broken to harness. An older couple, who had taken up driving as a hobby, had been lent an older pony to drive. They decided they wanted something with 'more spark' and had bought a Welsh A pony stud. At the first rally the pony was showing way more spark than was warranted! As they started to drive him around so he ducked his head down, shook and the bridle slipped over his ears, he then proceeded to try and cover a mare who was harnessed up! The stud came to me, labelled as dangerous. I harnessed him up, as I went to get into the cart so he reared vertical and took off. Two hours later he was dripping with sweat, willing to stand still and listening to me. Hard work, consistent discipline, in and out the stable, and he was a different pony. A girl (11) rode him, took him hunting, rode him in gymkhanas, respected he was a stud but didn’t treat him any differently to any horse.

[@kathleenredick275]

I remember being on a trail ride with a friend and her Arabian stallion. There was a mare in heat and she wanted to 'flirt' with him. He turned his head the other way and went right on past her. ❤

[@retyroni]

Schoolmaster and Punk. I could almost hear their conversation.

[@sarahmarks7082]

🤣😂 I wish I knew what Cloud was saying to Nuri

[@cynthiagodfrey8603]

Well that was impressive. And your big black bay gelding, you have with him, is one solid horse. You couldn’t train as well without him. You’ve got a steady teacher there. Great job.

[@barryhook2]

It would be much harder to do what we do without a good schoolmaster, yes!

[@beverlyarcher3744]

​@@barryhook2and a good human trainer

[@lyncheeseman]

Cloud is really good , teaching the stallion.

[@Menoetia]

It's much the same with intact working dogs. People were SO shocked to find out that our service dogs (mine and my trainer's) were both intact males because they "didn't act like it." But both were raised from puppies to behave themselves, and once the vest was on they were laser focused on their handler and their job. Even during downtime, the two of them would share crates and dog bowls without a fuss. All it takes is good training!

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Everyone in this neighborhood could tell you yeah my dogs run free but they don't bite we don't allow biters to run free they mostly avoid ppl unless you throw out food I stay on top of their no biting for that reason most of the outside ones don't go near ppl but everyone in the neighborhood also knows to let them come to them as they run away we don't get ones that will all of a sudden bite you for no reason we did have one that bit men but she gave warnings and tended to avoid men period she was abused by a man before we got her the lady gave Oreo to her father but her father was in bad shape and called us to see if we would take the aunt of the dog we got just a few months before from him by the last few years of her life you wouldn't believe she was afraid of men took dad a year for her to fully warm up to him she didn't mind kids and we knew warning signs to know when to tell a man to back away she would tense and start to move her lip and give a little growl that growl was the sign we looked for as the tensing meant she was still safe to rub a little longer but the growl meant enough we just warned the man about the signs her last year of life? You never would have believed she was once a growler but boy was she protective of her pups she wouldn't let strangers or cats near the pen she was alright on the outside of the pen but not on the inside we always said something when at the door so she know who it was when one of my cats went near I never saw a dog come tearing out of the doghouse so fast as her before which never been around protective mamas before either

[@sasori2425]

Yup, I remember asking for advice on reddit about humping between my males dogs cause all of them are intact but they aren't aggressive humping more like play humping and I got sooooo much sh*t for A) having three dogs B) having three INTACT male dogs. rather than actual help in the end I got help from youtube randomly linking me to dog trainers. I explicitly said multiple times non of them are aggressive. I just thought they were over stimulated and was asking for advice. More over I often tell people my dogs are good but not well trained. They are nice but I still work on them jumping on people and recall, I don't and won't consider my dogs well trained until I have both of those commands down packed. Non of my dogs have bit any hell my dogs have escaped for trying to play with kids and other dogs. They are super friendly and that's why I want perfect recall.

[@barbaratardy9788]

Cloud is so diligent, not one moment of rest working with this youngster. Wonderful team work. Thank you.

[@FunkBastid]

Cloud: Steady on, old boy. We’re on the clock here.

[@cherylpage7415]

It is nice how the car drivers respect your passing by!

[@lynnegee6814]

Most British drivers do, when they can. It can be difficult on small country roads like those shown here.

[@user-jd7bw6xk1l]

Love your videos. I am a horse dentist and I live in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in America. We have driving horses all the time on the road because the Amish don't drive cars. They do exactly what you are doing. When they have a new horse they put him into the middle of the plowing team. The other horses give him no choice but to go along.

[@p_roduct9211]

Are horse dentists also veterinarians essentially or are you seen as another breed (similar to how some people think human dentists are not doctors even though they both go through the same years of education!)

[@freddiebiscuit9703]

What a lovely manner you have. I have been 60 years around them and I was always taught that kind and firm and talking to your horse achieves far more results than barging and bullying and unnecessary gadgets- and it does.

[@ananonym1617]

Black horse steady, and driver with nerves of steel! Well done!

[@snowmonster42]

I turned on subtitles because at first I was having trouble understanding your accent over the horses' hooves. When you were silent and it was just them, the subtitles said "music." I just wanted to share this because I completely agreed. And of course, as you clearly know, your stallion did very well, which was especially impressive given the amount of encouragement they gave him.

[@PartanBree]

Fluffy strumpets they were

[@snowmonster42]

@@PartanBree lol. I wanted to express it a little differently, but didn't want to sound like I was slut shaming.

[@lynnegee6814]

​@@PartanBree😂

[@keithjacobson4493]

Well done all of you! He will be a really nicely mannered horse some day soon.

[@Esmerelda666]

He already has good manners

[@tallulahsunrise8879]

Cloud knows his job alright!! Great content, thank you!

[@glennhelm9525]

I was waiting to see what he would do when he came up to the horse eating puddles. Didn't dissapoint, but the driver doesn't overeact. Stallions have 90% of their brains in their balls. Well handled.

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Apparently their not the only ones who think with that anatomy

[@erinhayes8552]

Love watching Cloud reinforce the youngster!!

[@suze816]

That was delightful !😊.. Thank You ! "That'll do" and "That. Will. Do." had me laughing since those are used here, across the pond, for misbehaving pets/animals and children.. This Texan is now a subscriber, and looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and future ones ! 😀.. I usually do well understanding British accents, but yours is a little stronger and with the horses' clippity clops (which I loved) I had to use "closed caption", but I'll get better 🙂..

[@barryhook2]

Welcome to the channel! Hope the accent gets easier - it's cockney and the auto-captions do struggle with it too!

[@blamekatie]

Cloud remains unbothered!!! Those are the horses we keep forever and ever. Hard to come across one as special as him!❤

[@barryhook2]

He certainly is!

[@deesewell7677]

What respect. When you said you never want a horse to be frightened of you is so true. You want mutual respect. Loved this.

[@barbedstar6480]

Absolutely superb horsemanship. Cloud is an excellent teaching partner for the Nuri, young stud. Great video!

[@ericb8413]

What an awesome team you have there. The stallion behaved very well and respect’s your authority. So happy to hear you’re not using pain on them. 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@honeybreme5479]

Lovely to watch the experienced horse keep the young one in line.

[@CS-pi5oc]

Here in America a man was stopped by police for riding his horse to work off side of the road as he always had done. He was told it was illegal, but after back & forth, he was allowed to go abt his way. It’s rare to see a horse on the roadside. Growing up in MO, I didn’t know anyone who owned a horse. I read every book I could abt horses as a grade school kid.

[@absurdistsloth]

that’s so strange! in ireland it’s common to see horses even on the main roads of our capital city. i love hearing the clip-clop in the distance.

[@junebunny0712]

In what state? Traffic laws differ between states.

[@ItzLaurenii]

The dun horse was going crazy and then the black horse was just like “bro calm down!”

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

With your Fabulous training, Barry, and Cloud diffusing Nuri's excitement, he's already on his way being a well-mannered, well adjusted driving horse. Wow! Just Wow!! 💪😍

[@celardoorhorse]

I think you've got a bigger set than the stallion, well done. You've well earned a sub

[@barryhook2]

Welcome aboard!

[@susangarland6869]

@5:14 Absolutely masterful! With just a rubber bit and your voice, you're able to control a young, energetic stallion who clearly respects you despite his excitement. This is the result of months of consistent fairness and firmness, and is a mark of a true horseman. Well done.

[@barryhook2]

Thank-you for your high praise! I think Nuri had been with us around a month at the time of this video, so some progress made and more to come!

[@ryueldragonborn4145]

I cant make out a single word hes said but the vid was enjoyable

[@barryhook2]

Thanks haha Unfortunately the auto-captions can't understand Baz's accent either!

[@kimlersue]

How lovely to watch him learn from you and from your amazing horse Cloud! So beautiful to see him grow and learn in this gently discipline! Thank you for sharing!

[@mononoke813]

“Just a rubber bit and my voice” What a darling man!! You don’t need harsh bits or other nasty equipment to get a horse to mind; you just need trust, patience, and a good bit of horse sense about you! God Bless you sir ❤

[@susanbrowne9100]

What wonderful horse cloud is there is great partnership with you

[@user-oh8vg1ld3l]

I am inspired by the way you handle your team of horses..wonderful job with the young stallion.. you should be highly commended! What a fantastic job!!!

[@elizabethferguson7002]

That black horse is a rock 🏆

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Nuri is such a great example of how an Anglo -Arab is!! Barry Hook and Rhi are both giving horses a fantastic start to a working life!! With Absolutely great horsemanship and kind hands, along with the soft rubber bit!! I spent Many years,, trying to explain to people,, that the more severe bits and "aids" curb chains Etc,, were Always Counter-Productive!! (Often falling on deaf ears!!) So I'm so happy to hear this from someone else, ~and now people are listening!! Cloud and Nuri have respect for you both, without fear, and it's a real joy to be able to watch this!! Thank you so Much Again!! Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX...

[@juliaforsyth8332]

He can't be an Anglo=Arab with his Dun colouring. Part-bred but with a lot of Arab?

[@AndreaDingbatt]

@@juliaforsyth8332 Yes,I got that wrong!! My hearing is not so good, and the dog chewed up my hearing aid and loop. ~Also, I have sat on my glasses too!! Turns out that his lovely owner has been kind enough to write his breeding down in one of the other comments!! He is part bred Anglo -Arab, but has other bloodlines as well. He is a lovely horse with great confirmation and good temperament !! I used to have a full Anglo -Arab myself and he was a darling, boy could he be fast !! And so comfortable compared to some of the ponies I'd had!! (Simply because of the lack of ground work, often they were Unbalanced and one sided, so a lot of work to remedy that, as being better for the pony in later life.) I've spent my working life in rehabilitation of animals, and I now rescue rehab and release wildlife and birds especially, because my health is not so good. Most of my horses are retired and some are non- ridden, and all are staying with me for the rest of their lives. Non Ridden doesn't mean I just leave them in a field, doing in-hand dressage, ~if they want to.. And they're all happy to come out camping with us and enjoy the change of scenery and All are loved beyond measure!! Oh no I didn't mean to waffle on at you, I was just trying to apologize for my mistake , I'm stuck in my bed again and bored,,,,, despite George the Pigeon sleeping in my Hair and Jasper is snoozing behind me knees !! ~I was just starting my seedlings off and wanting to get them hardened off properly before I get them into the garden... Sorry, I'm bored And boring!! Have a wonderful week 🤗🥰💞 Best Wishes and Kindest Regards, Andréa and Jasper. ... XxX...

[@Esmerelda666]

@@juliaforsyth8332he isn’t dun. He is buckskin (dilute bay) ie a bay stallion on a cremello mare. He is an Arab Partbred - 81% Arab

[@daphnekontanis6649]

I cannot understand most of what the speaker is saying!!! The microphone should be placed closer to the speaker!!! The sound of the horses' feet is too loud in comparison!!! Beautiful horses...

[@AndreaDingbatt]

@@daphnekontanis6649 I am very hard of hearing, and I usually have to use a loup, however I hear about 99% of what is being said. Under these circumstances I will read the CC , but I sat on my glasses and relied on my less than great ears... Closed Captions are not always perfect, &, I think that you will be able to find a way, whereby you can get the most out of these videos. Best Wishes and Kindest Regards. ..XxX.

[@elenap15227]

I'm guessing Nuri is the lovely creature with the light coat? Very interesting to watch, I love how you speak to them with such patience and they seem to understand and learn. Thank you for sharing!

[@barryhook2]

That's him! Cloud is the big black horse, one of our schoolmasters.

[@deborahkurek2988]

❤❤❤❤ You did a great job keeping him standing still and obeying your voice. "That will do!" Just as border collies and sheep working

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

There is nothing better to see or hear than a fine pair of horses trotting along the highway. A horse always looks better when all geared up and working or ridden along, this is a very fine horseman directing those fine horses, just great to see

[@kacheek9101]

Cloud is such a good horse, even anticipating potential problems and taking steps to mitigate them

[@barryhook2]

He certainly is!

[@sandraholmes1537]

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you.

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

Really enjoy Cloud's work. You are always looking for new challenges, looking ahead to a tractor lesson. You did get Nuri to listen. Thanks as well for the tour of scenery.

[@Mitmacher]

It's a blessing to work with a horse like Cloud. That's why it was so callous to replace the workhorses with machines and them to be sold to the butcher early.

[@bigedslobotomy]

Handling horses like that is so scary! Horses are SO strong, and sometimes have a mind of their own. I appreciate your ability to “keep a lid” on their instincts.

[@nsch8521]

Ich muss oft lächeln. Wenn Sie mit dem Hengst schimpfen, klingt das Wort immer wie unser Norddeutsches Wort "Daddeldu"... 😅 Das ist kein Wort aus dem Wörterbuch, sondern mehr so eine Umgangssprache und meint hier "Feierabend machen/am Ende sein/fertig sein". Passt also auch von der Bedeutung, wie es benutzt wird durchaus... 😊

[@AndreaDingbatt]

😅 That's Amazing!!❤ How this is such a good word for the similar in English For, ~"That's Enough!"! (*That'll Do*!!) Best Wishes and Kindest Regards, And I Hope You have a wonderful weekend ahead!! Namasté 🙏🕊️ Andréa and Jasper. ..XxX .

[@dove-1234]

Dankeschon Daddeldu.

[@BismarcksOtto]

Genau das ist übrigens die gängige etymologische Entstehungshypothese von Dad(d)eldu: (nieder-)deutschsprachige Seeleute auf englischsprachig geführten Schiffen haben das häufig gehörte "that'll do" als Ausdruck für "das reicht jetzt/passt jetzt so/ich kann mit meiner aktuellen Tätigkeit jetzt aufhören" in die eigene Umgangssprache übernommen. Von denen lernten es die Schauerleute/Hafenarbeiter, von jenen dann die erweiterte norddeutsche "Arbeiterklasse". Ich hatte vor Jahren mal eine sehr bürgerliche geborene Hamburgerin (da legte sie wert drauf - alle Großeltern waren bereits gebürtige Hamburger), Jahrgang 1904, als Nachbarin - die wurde als Kind noch von den Eltern gemaßregelt "Daddeldu sagt man nicht, den Ausdruck verwenden nur Proleten und Personal" als sie das Wort von anderen Kindern in der Schule aufgeschnappt hatte.

[@Esmerelda666]

Das hab ich nicht gewusst. Was ähnliches ist auch in der Schiffahrt passiert mit ‚Labskaus‘. Leute aus Liverpool (ein Seestadt im Nordwestengland) in der Umgangssprache sind ‚Scousers‘. Die sogenannte ‚Scouse-esser‘. Scouse ist ein Lammeintopf…. Also Labskaus. Die (wohl Englishen) derzeitige Matrosen haben ‚Skaus‘ gehört

[@nsch8521]

@@Esmerelda666 Das habe ich auch noch nicht gewusst. 😂 Ich mag Labskaus sehr gern, ist eine typisches Norddeutsches Gericht aus den Küstenregionen. In Mittel-und Süddeutschland ist man das nicht. 😉

[@ratlordj2444]

Sound like a dad telling off his too eager son lmao 😭😭 loved this video, they’re good lads. Strong

[@manoway5214]

Very brave. You have better nerves than I have.

[@dansandygullickson4295]

Wonderful to watch, to see the training in action. First time to your channel, very informative. Also I am from America and am amazed at the way the automobile drivers give you room to pass. Where I'm from most of our roads are two lanes, and am always surprised at how narrow a lot of your roads are. Everyone gives respect to auto or animal. Thank you.

[@Nigolasy]

Those narrow roads are very common all over europe. It's mainly why the first law in traffic is: "mutual consideration and attention" so that everyone can get home safe.

[@sophiasophia2475]

Beautifully driven what magnificent animals. Love how he respond soon he hears your voice. My boy stallion well for now 😅 his only two at the mo though but that sound bless him the call of nature such stunning horses. Really enjoyed watching an the black one such good baby so clever love how second passing his calling like his making sure she know his on the way past again ❤❤

[@rtcommodore9354]

What a caring and humane horse trainer, patiently working with this stallion to teach him the rules of the road without destroying him. The other brilliant teacher is that lovely black gelding (I assume). Teaching for improvement, not perfection. The young stallion has to learn to ignore distractions. This video is so nice to watch.

[@user-vg5rf5dd1q]

Watching from East Tx. We enjoyed your diligent kind handling of your horses. Thank uou

[@Geno5]

Beautiful horses. I grew up in Amish country and the horses were well taken care of. It was the life blood for the family. You do not seem them farm much these days with the horses as most Amish are in the construction business, but they are essential for social interaction, shopping, school and even to drop dad off to work.

[@jolandameivogel9006]

Barry, i wish there where lots of people like you!!! It would make the world for horses match better. To match people have no clu how to handle horses and it makes horses dangereus to handle. As a farrier i see lots of dangereus horses, the have no respect for people. I advice the people to go to a horse trainer because for me these horses are to dangereus. I do not get payd to traine a horse, so it is not my job. People think the farrier will solve the problem for free. Working this year for 25 years as a farrier i saw a lot of problems make by the people 😢. Powerlove from the Netherlands

[@user-uw8ib3sw7d]

What an incredible way to train your horses. That’s a perfect way manage them. You want your animals, children, to follow you directions out of respect for you, not a fear of you! It was great to watch him mold to your voice instead of physical aggression. This was perfect way for training.

[@deborahlittke2261]

Just brought tears to my eyes. I so miss the old ways.

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

Excellent horsemanship Sir. The nearside horse is a saint!

[@dorissnyder-yk2un]

Wow, you are a great driver/teacher to the horses 🐎. Beautiful country/scenery too. Loved the video..WATCHING you on utube from KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI...was raised on horses and had 3 growing up..I am 83 yrs old now, but would love to have one now, but too old now, but love watching you.❤

[@151riley]

Fan girls! The team is handled exactly right: the correct way to manage a situation is to stay until you get the behavior required...then move on. Cheers.

[@liseski]

that near-side horse is an absolute saint

[@barryhook2]

He sure is!

[@lorrainericardo8680]

that was very interesting just watching you control those horses , especially the stallion ,, you can tell that he wants to be with the girls strutting his stuff ,, but it's amazing watching you training them and keeping them under control, I quess you have to be born with them to know them ,, anyway ,, I'm impressed ,, from a city girl here all the way from Australia ,, Perth , WA ,, have a great day man ,, you're doing great , love your horses , take care ,

[@phoenixc7245]

This was a joy to watch. Cloud did so good and your techniques were not harmful. The scenery was also beautiful. Cheers. From an American

[@01Lenda]

Idk how this video popped up, BUT, throughly enjoyed this video! Thanks you, so very much for sharing, this fine piece of horsemanship! 🩷🌿🩵

[@barryhook2]

Welcome aboard! Hope you like the rest of our channel!

[@youinspiremyinnerserialkiller]

The algorithm decided to recommend this to me randomly. I know nothing about horses but omg I love this

[@hikaru9624]

nice to see the motorists try to give as much space as they could and to pass as quietly as possible! never really thought about the training for driving horses.

[@GoldenBoy-et6of]

For the horses this is just like taking them on a walk , they love it

[@dsgp7835]

My father would have loved this. He plowed fields in NW Ohio with workhorses. He spoke fondly about the power of their horses and mules. You can see the workhorses in action being used by the Amish in the area.

[@patroberts5449]

Wait!!! Is that Bag End in Hobbiton?! Over the Hill?? I’m sure that’s Gandalf driving that wagon!! 😅😅 Love to be on that ride! Thanks for sharing!

[@yvonneursell-ek8vz]

What a great video. It's so hard with today's traffic to train horses on the roads. It takes patience, trust , a calm, confident person. This guy really knows his horses and they obviously trust him, his ki n dress comes across stronley. I would trust him with my horse. No one should rely on a whip for obedience. Obedience comes with trust and training. Great Guy. 🤩

[@suzettegarrison2878]

What an unexpected treat ! That'll do it for me mate ! It's a real gem !

[@thegerblinradio]

The way you treat your horses is amazing! If I ever own horses one day, despite my disabilities, I’ll definitely give them a similar training plan! I don’t think horses should have fear be a training method, but it’s so hard for me to find reliable sources! This helps a lot!

[@Ogu_nip]

This was so random to pop up on my recommended but it’s soooooo satisfying to hear there feet tap lol and it amazes me how brave they are with everything and how there not scared super cool!

[@lacorbeau]

sir, i do not know who you are. i have never seen your channel before. i've never even searched for anything like this on youtube. but i this video was an absolute delight. a beautiful example of someone who is a master at what he does showing how he does it. thank you

[@barryhook2]

Thank-you for your very kind comment. We are glad the popularity of this video has meant it has reached so far. Welcome aboard, if you choose to have a look at more of our videos. If not, thank-you anyway, we are glad you enjoyed this one.

[@nathancline249]

What beautiful horses, Mr. Wish I lived in a "horse & carriage" kind of community. Love, love, love horses. Thanks for the cool video.

[@maryguay908]

Brilliant. Both Cloud and you. Fantastic training.