When A Horse Feels Worried - What To Do

[@danielthomas6739]

This guy is good! New horsemen should pay close attention to him

[@leealexander3507]

daniel thomas He is also a great reminder to those who have spent decades working with horses. Priceless source of information for students too. I often refer the impaired teens we work with to this channel. Ross explains so much better than I do. This would be a perfect video for a talented girl we work with who is an incredible rider but lacks confidence on the ground. She wants to become a horse professional and absolutely has what it takes once she gains control of her emotions.

[@georgainia]

Thank you very much Ross for very clear explanations regarding communication with horses that is effective and constructive and that helps me to stay in tune with what's going on in a horses mind and body when their behviour feels difficult.

[@Conny226]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@iceangel1701d]

Thanks for the advice! That is the clearest explanation of that problem I've ever heard.

[@mythicalauthor]

This little bit of information is definitely a 'game changer', so to speak, especially with my horse. Great stuff to know...thank you so much.

[@dacepavlova8049]

Agree. I like Your videos. You have a good attitude and humor , but most quality is peace in your mind which you forward to others

[@tankakola]

Thank you! Great explanation. And I loved the injection of humor with the picture insertions. I will watch this again, many times I'm sure.

[@WarwickSchiller]

Great video Ross, welcome to the world of KZbin.

[@katarinamills8530]

WarwickSchiller can Not belive that You commented Here!I am your follower and foundation Ross wisdom today...how nice!!!!

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

@@katarinamills8530 I thought I was hallucinating for a mo'!!

[@rubytuesday2913]

Thanks Ross. I'm starting to learn a lot from your videos.👍 keep em rolling.

[@PercheronAppLVR]

thank you good sir

[@bowserlady1]

Thank you

[@eharstrom2003]

Perfect explanation, thanks!

[@twade909]

Thanks Ross, very wise words, my TB taught me this, and have found it works with any horse 😊

[@emerwatchorn6971]

Yes. Thank you Ross.

[@bethduncan665]

Thank you so much for this info!!! A real eye opener!! I will practice this advice with my beloved Arabian mare and get instant feedback; she is very intelligent and sensitive to my moods! Thanks again!

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Oh yes hot breeds are extremely sensitive and responsive to the riders, thats what is so lovely about them. It works with them.

[@sigrunoddgeirsdottir2097]

This was helpful, Please do more.

[@anna-mariewoodcock9086]

So very helpful, thank you!

[@rlews1531]

I have a worried PRE that I've worked with for years trying everything under the sun. I've watch tons of videos and read many books. Most say the same thing and maybe that helps some horse, but not mine. Your comments here make good foundational sense that I never considered or encountered. One of those things that you say "duh," how could I miss that? For my horse (dressage), it's clearly an issue of distractions and desensitizing the world hasn't worked. This, at least, gives a good direction. I knew I was leaving him in the wind, but couldn't figure how to help.

[@Shandougla]

Hi Ross, came across your channel recently. Great. Thanks

[@annecooper5128]

Such perfect advise and it works ..

[@GS-st9ns]

These videos are so pleasant to watch. Question: if you get big when the horse needs you to be small, what will the horse do.? Question if you tether a horse to a post lightly and walk away, what causes that horse not to run away. I watch a lot of westerns and I love horses. Occasionally the horse will pull away and leave under dire circumstances but basically it will stand there. Very nice thank you

[@cintiamarcos1003]

Insightful! Thanks Ross

[@dorisquinn2135]

This is true with sick people too....and children. Mother and RN speaking here.

[@kathyburg-westberg6531]

Thank you so much! I get it. You explained it so simply for me, it is in my mind and heart. I can do this!

[@ShellyForceville]

This was great Ross, I have been pondering this some dealing with Gem's distraction.

[@kristahavik3931]

Lov it😊

[@mlbchem]

Love the threatening kangaroo :-) But really, a very clear and useful message.

[@myfriendoretheshepherd6618]

Can you do a video on this subject to illustrate this for us? Or even show other people working with their horses and give us commentary on the behavior please!

[@jeanedevries1]

Nice video. You would think that this sort of thing would be common sense, but good on ya for helping people figure it out! :)

[@moonharp]

Wonderful insight - how do you get big?

[@RossJacobs]

If you watch my video on helping a horse that was afraid of a cart and notice how I go about helping the chestnut horse, it might give you some ideas. But it is just one example. There are many ways of getting big enough to best help a horse, but it will vary from horse to horse and situation to situation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHacmXmnhJ6qe7c

[@mstone8118]

I really enjoy your videos and I don't even own a horse! Your sense of humor is great! I wish you did videos on dog behavior!

[@kimrapley3721]

I always emphasize using the minimum energy directed toward the horse to get the action. Tapering energy down as you draw the attention you need is also considered.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Hi there I am new to you and am enjoying your videos. I am wanting to take my 7 mos old Colt outside his corral for a short walk . It’s very pretty with trees and a path . But , we are new to each other and I am new to a BabY Horse . Thinking I should only walk around inside Little Bear’s Corral until I can get better at leading Him . Because a few other Horses are brought out near us and He gets anxious. So what you just said is what I will try soon. Get bigger when He gets anxious about the Other Horses . Thank you 😇Looking froward to learning more from you 💜🐴💜Laura and Bear p.s. should I consider gelding Him soon ?

[@RossJacobs]

Go slow and don't hesitate to get good help if things are not going well. If your horse's behaviour is not being ruled by his hormones, you can leave the gelding until about 12 months. But if you start to see stud-ish behaviour you can geld him anytime now that he has reached 7 months. Gelding slows the rate of growth of a horse, but at the end point of their growth a horse will be the identical size whether gelded or not. Colts will just get there faster than if they are gelding, but it makes no difference to the eventual outcome.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

@@RossJacobs thank you Ross for responding so quickly. It seems others around me at the Stable want me to hurry up and get going with bringing him out . So when you told me to go go Slow that was a comfort. My relationship with Little Bear seems really good . He fallows me now when I ask him to come . He stands quiet the whole time I groom him . I haven’t gotten all the way to His back Hoofs or standing behind him yet . I rub up and down on his front legs and pick up his hoof a bit . He’s fine with that . He is a Gypsy Vanner Cross Paint . So Grooming will be fun for me . I am older and have lots of time every day . I waited almost 50 years to own another Horse . God seems to have chosen this time for me to have my Dream come true . Already Your videos have been a great help . I watched all of the ones on lunging . And will continue to stay with your teachings. p.s. Is Alice someone special to you ? Your Wife maybe ♥️It’s a sweet ending you always give. 💜🐴💜 Laura and Bear

[@pcokfarm]

Very good explanaiton. The other question is how to handle horses that become obstinate and choose not to do what is asked of them. How do you discern confusion from choice?

[@RossJacobs]

A horse that refuses to act out of choice is one that has been taught to not take an interest. This indifference to the person's request will appear as a lack of focus. However a horse that is confused will exhibit focus and tension. A lack of clarity is perhaps the biggest cause of trouble in a horse that I see when somebody brings a horse to a clinic.

[@louisecassidy5991]

Oh! Where have you been? Horseman of my heart.

[@twentysixlinx327]

Super video series. I love horses but have almost no experience. Your explanations are direct and very helpful. Question what's the best thing to do when an unbridled horse approaches you? In every vid, the horse has some restraint. I'm aware they can bite but also want to make contact.

[@RossJacobs]

Horses can bite, but they don't unless given reason. Biting is a warning that your idea and their idea are not the same. If you are nervous of a hors biting you or pushing you over etc, as they approach wave your arms big enough to make it appear to them that being close to you is not a comfortable option. They will keep their distance and a horse can't bite you from 2 or more metres away.

[@twentysixlinx327]

Ross Jacobs Thank you very much. The thing is I'd like to be able to comfortably approach a horse and Visa versa. When they come up to a fence and you're on the other side should you try to pat/push their shoulder?

[@RossJacobs]

You should touch them gently if you don't know them. If you know they have an itch then dig your nails in to scratch it. This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/qovcnZKIbsesnas&lc=z23cwlmi4w3tvpm3yacdp433rlmxw3hutlvbw3gnc1pw03c010c

[@todayshorseman2132]

I have really enjoyed your videos. I have a 8 year old horse that I have had for 5 years and he is still very worried. Not so much about anythng around him, but about working. He is a "hard to catch" horse, so much so that his skull is slightly deformed from a halter being left on by previous owners. I have taught him to face when I want to catch him so that is not much of an issue for me, but the thing is, he would rather not work with me. Under saddle he is steady, but he is evasive when it comes to the mere thought of working. Any suggestions for making him a more willing partner?

[@RossJacobs]

You ask an enormous question. So big in fact that I wrote an entire book on the subject. It begins with your horse's focus. You need his attention and you need to be able to direct his attention to a job. Then you need to be 100% clear in both the way you ask your horse to do something AND what your intention is AND when he has completed the task. Finally, when the focus and the clarity are strong enough, a horse will offer you softness. Softness is lightness and willingness with 'okay' feelings. Without softness you are only going to get obedience. It sounds like your horse is offering obedience, but not softness, which suggests there is a breakdown in either focus and/or clarity. If you ask me what you should do about it, my answer is I don't know because I don't know you or your horse. But when you see your horse's thought's drifting - interrupt them until they are back on you. When you see him confused either do less, do more, wait longer or come at it from a different direction to help clear it up. What to do in a moment to moment situation will constantly be changing, That's why it is hard and takes experience to be a good horse person and why recipe methods don't work in the long term. But it is learn-able. You just may need some really good hands-on help. Good luck.

[@annecooper5128]

Today's Horseman such perfect advise exactly what I have done with a distracted horse and it works ..

[@perlitsa55]

Excellent & practical advice...thank you!

[@RossJacobs]

You are welcome.

[@2Granule]

Tell you what Bucko, if a kangaroo jumped out of a bush at me it would take a team of horses to settle me down! I live in California

[@harveysmith100]

Genius comment

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍

[@SLOROB55]

How? I’m a pretty confident guy. But I struggle getting bigger than the tractor.

[@YANDEX30V]

In milliseconds it can change. 👍