My Story: How I Got In To And Learned About Horses And My Horsemanship

[@StableHorseTraining]

Mustang training playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXa7aqupoJmNj7s My first horse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GYgKmMibWDgbc On of the videos with Sean (ColoradoReinsman): kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4q7c2Soic55ack

[@martineinfrance]

Thank you👍. I encourage people to watch them..

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

I just came across this channel Feb 2022. Was always afraid of horses as they are so sensitive and spook easy, but I love these videos. Greetings from Ireland

[@StableHorseTraining]

@@siobhanmcneenan3253 thank you!

[@hazellove2144]

Do you miss them when it's time for them to go? You are so connected to them. Do they miss you?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yes I do

[@marymccurdy6613]

You said the people on the channel are happy. We are happy because we get to hear horses chomping on carrots, and watch Lena's rear end get scratched, and fluffy forlocks, and...T hanks. It is very relaxing and NOT boring to watch the horses play and interact.

[@creenyght1]

Thank you for this video. I have always had the thought, that just because we have "always done it this way", does not necessarily mean we are doing it right.

[@StableHorseTraining]

pretty much.

[@joannsmith9]

I think kittens, puppies, and horses are one of the greatest gifts that God gave us (aside from our children, of course). I enjoy listening to you think out loud !

[@gailreske7111]

Thank you for giving us a piece of your "horse history" (I loved it). I respect your natural instincts along with your striving to be educated in horse care, needs & behavior !!!! You learn from the horses but you don't let them "push you around" or get the upper hand !!! There are things people "do to horses" that I really don't agree with. (Dressage) Thanks for your time !!! Especially for the window on the Wildies; they're great !!! Yea, we can all learn with patience & learning their language & from you.

[@joycefranco8852]

Enjoyed this so much....it’s inspiring to me as I’m only under 3 years into my journey with horses, and, like you I started taking lesson with a coworker who’s daughter had a horse. Long story short..I felt the same way about my lesson horse.. I loved him but he was pretty much on auto pilot. I enjoyed grooming him more than riding him...he was spooky and I was scared. Lessons went on for a year, and a few months later I adopted one of the horses from the barn where my friend’s daughter’s horse was. She was totally green, but very accepting of this new person who was hanging around with her. We actually rode for a few months...mostly bareback and a halter...very short walks in the arena. Fast forward to now...she and her barn friend will be moving to my house...and I really have to credit you for so much of this happening...I can totally relate to everything you say, and all your approaches. Sorry for going on so long, but I just really appreciate what you do.

[@StableHorseTraining]

That's really wonderful Joyce! What a great story to share and I'm glad everything went so well. The one thing that always irked me (and still kinda bothers me to this day) is how people say I'm lucky to get something done with a horse. Not lucky as in, it's a nice thing to be with horses, but lucky in that in spite of my lack of experience I still got it done. I've heard this for the last 10 years and still hear it here on KZbin weekly almost. My point is that some people with a lot of experience can have lower quality of understanding than somebody with shorter experience really thinking things through as they go. Not following the culture or patterns of the "old school crowd" forces a new line of thinking that will likely be superior as it's not confined by previous rules and setup of situations. In the end I always ignored those people as they just could never find it in themselves to congratulate somebody that could do something faster and/or better than them in less time. That was a reflection of them as a person much more than me.

[@joycefranco8852]

@@StableHorseTraining that’s the attitude I have too. I see so many “horse people” and think “I wish I knew what they know, I wish I had the confidence that they have”. And then I see them do something that is, to me, so insensitive and unappreciative of their horse. I may not always handle each situation with perfect technique, but I try to get better everyday, and never stop learning, and listening.

[@joycefranco8852]

And I should also mention...your horses have been incredible teachers for me!

[@DM-sd1fg]

Thank you for rescuing these beautiful horses.

[@sidilicious11]

I love hanging out with your socializing horses. I feel like I’m part of the herd and am fond of them.

[@dorothylittle530]

Just so you know your videos are never boring ! They are beautiful . Love watching them play and have learned quite a bit about horses even though I have never owned one. Keep doing what your doing 😉😉

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kaldaka87]

My goodness, that drone footage was documentary worthy! Beautiful.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you!

[@jmgill7074]

I don't know what to say about this video! Except I understand more, I have learnt more, I have never ever had a horse but have always loved them so when I found your channel it gave me the chance to learn about them and the things they do. They never cease to amaze me and also give me a sense of peace which at this time in my life is really a huge bonus. Your videos are never boring quite the opposite I look forward to them and to listen to you and your explanations especially when you say ' don't ' it's so precise! It makes me smile no idea why but it does! Some ask me why I watch as I don't have a horse my answer is it makes me happy. Keep posting and doing things your way best regards Joan

[@Negate]

This is an older video but I think it's the one that I have connected to the most so far as I traverse your channel. I'm very new to horses and the people around them. Recently, I moved to Washington here in the states, and in my late 20s, had never touched a horse before. I basically fell in love with them when I met my girlfriend's mustang, who reminds me a lot of Little Miss, and with that came the interest in learning. Unfortunately, I have already seen archaic and abusive treatment of these animals in person and, I suppose, that's good, as it has already pushed me toward people like you. I know you say that you're probably done learning from people, but I have to say thank you for creating these videos, as you are someone I believe I can learn from, and start down the path that I believe is best for horses and the people around them. I have my own mustang partner now who I'm learning from and growing with. Anyway, I'm rambling. Maybe one day I can come visit with my "little" buddy! Thank you again.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Well, it's only a few weeks ago :) That's wonderful you were able to connect well to this one :) I really appreciate that. I would say that maybe I learn a bit from people here and there as I see modifications I might make or gaps I might fill. I rarely come across somebody that I feel communicates with the horse more effectively than I do and I genuinely mean this from a humble place. I likely just don't have enough experience with enough people and in turn have somewhat given up and just going to the source... dunno. I'm glad I'm able to teach something and I really appreciate you letting me know. Good luck with the mustang! It's incredibly fulfilling working with them.

[@pamelamoore3455]

Your videos are great!! No worry about the length!! 🐴❤️🙂

[@nooralhuda32]

Amazing view from up above

[@StableHorseTraining]

agreed, it's amazing

[@bigmamma6946]

So magical. You video and drone clips absolutely amazing.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much!

[@stacylennon5772]

Gosh I just loved this. I'm working my way back to horses after 30+ years away from them. Your way with your horses really speaks to me; you've just gotten a new Patreon supporter :)

[@StableHorseTraining]

I was just responding to a few comments and yours popped up, thank you very much! I'm really glad you enjoy what I get up to around here and I really appreciate your support over on Patreon :)

[@markprobasco1223]

Thank you for the insight into how you got to this point. My 13 year old daughter has been working with horses for quite a while now and as of last year we bought her first horses. Now we have 3 horses and 2 mammoth donkeys in the herd. Nikki has been teaching herself everything and working it out with the horses. Very nice to see that method can work. By the way, I accidentally borrowed a term from you. My family wondered why I was giving the horses "scritchy scratches". Now we all use that terminology.

[@StableHorseTraining]

ha! wait until you start singing the "roundy round, chompy chomp" song.. It's good to learn on your own for sure but there's nothing wrong with having a mentor to assist, especially for kids. Safety is absolutely #1 all the way. I certainly don't show all my failures here, but there have been many. Some incredibly dangerous from being kicked, bit and run over (one time each). I'm almost 200 pounds of mostly muscle but I know how frail my 11 year old is and she's not far off of 13 which isn't much of a difference compared to a 1000 pound animal. I certainly don't want this to be a video encouraging to "go at it on your own!" but more to be a critical thinker throughout the whole process of learning. I built my knowledge off of MANY people whom I'm standing on the shoulders of and I wish I had made that a bit more clear. With almost 50 years behind me I feel I can make the judgement to go at it on my own a bit, but I do know my limitations. Kids don't know that so please be cautious.

[@markprobasco1223]

@@StableHorseTraining we are definitely cautious. She just learns a ton on her own. She has taken a rescue horse from zero training to being ridden just by working with her daily. One of the things she does is work with each of the herd to overcome their fear of anything that spooks them. Poor horses and donkeys have been working on desensitization to chickens and ducks lately. I realize you were not encouraging do it all by yourself. Just noticed the parallels. Ironically people keep asking my daughter to help them with their own horses and or teach their kids to ride.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Glad to hear you're aware and I didn't get the wrong message across

[@southernskywoman]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw the view above the fog!

[@olivesdream]

Thank you , Graeme. I love hearing your story revolving around the horses and how you built, by hand, your magical place. I’m enjoying watching back - the mustang videos. Have a great day. Plus thanks for the drone sunsets.

[@StableHorseTraining]

That's super kind of you to say, thank you :) Glad you enjoyed this one for sure!

[@laurapace3938]

Appreciate your long stories.

[@StableHorseTraining]

thank you :)

[@patriciaarpin-wilson4913]

Ooh...I really enjoyed your video! You popped up on my phone! You said you are in Canada! It was wonderful to listen to your story! I took riding lessons when I was a kid, also! I loved it! Since I retired from working, I have had more interest in the horses! I do follow "Following the Herd" out of Friesland Netherlands. The Friesian Horses, are so beautiful! I have learned alot from Yvonne, who teaches all so much, and has a huge love for her horses and the people! Perhaps you have seen it! There is Candice in Canada...she and her husband rescue foals who have been abandoned by their mothers in the wild horse herd, near where they live. You have a lovely video and a caring nature with your horses! Thank you!🐎💞

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel. Yes, I'm in Canada.

[@catherineniew7457]

I too Follow the Herd and Yvonne is wonderful with her horses and extremely enjoyable to watch!! 👍

[@virginiamoss7045]

As long as you know that they know you are there, they are not going to kick. It's the sudden startle that causes the kick response. Then, of course, there's the kick of exuberance when they are lively, but you can see lively.

[@martineinfrance]

Beautiful fog among the trees.. Thank you for this retrospective. I had read the whole playlist dedicated to that Mustang, I remember. A pity Sean doesn't post anymore. It's interesting that in each horseplay, dynamics change. One day a pair of co-grooming horses is formed and the next day they change partners. Dito for play, Luke and Wildie spend a lot of time together and today Luke and Roni's turn. Little Miss is with you as she is with another horse. She is so sweet and special. Each horse as an individual is. I think if you are a horse, it's more dangerous to be behind horses than a human friend whom they know. Horses can be good friends and suddenly kick! The impact horse to horse is different from horse to human, particularly when they are not shoed. Shoes can really damage a horse.

[@StableHorseTraining]

I actually have a rule that no horses are allowed here shod. It reduces the amount of horses that can come here by quite a bit, but I've always been ok with that as you're correct in that they are very damaging. Sean posts up on Facebook now, not on KZbin anymore. He says he's just tired of the anonymous commenting system as there are so many people writing negative things.

[@martineinfrance]

@@StableHorseTraining yes, I've only realized watching your Channel how dangerous shoes could be when they roughly play. When I rode, shoeing was the rule everywhere and certain things were not allowed due to shoes, like galoping on dead muddy leaves, certain roads etc.. Ah ok for Sean. On social media in general, hate comments are expanding.

[@Lydia4Jesus_]

Fun play time! Really enjoyed hearing your experiences and perspective.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikehenry6284]

Wife.... Thank you so much for that beautiful little video, felt like a little slice of heaven right here on earth. I played it several times and went ahead and said my morning 🌄 prayers. 🙏 It was awesome.... Thanks again. Blessings

[@StableHorseTraining]

You're welcome, and thank you too!

[@kari8187]

Humans will do two things with something they don’t understand, they will either fear or worship it. Horses taught me self confidence and perseverance at a very young age, around 5 I realized the power and fun of equines and the danger. I have been addicted for over 36 years. I’ve had about every personality and every breed you can think of under saddle I’ve only ever purchased one, my first mare, QH. Doing what you you are doing, just mingling with them and observing how they speak to each other is the best way to learn. No one speaks horse better than a horse. That’s all I do now is teach people to shut up ( humans talk with their mouths too much) stand still and watch a lead horse talk to the herd and take notes.

[@StableHorseTraining]

hmm. I do neither of those two things when I don't know something. Be cautious with such rigid thinking :) What we can't learn from horses is methods of communication as a human. We don't have ears, we can't see around us, we have only two legs and we can scratch with both hands at the same time! There are vast differences between the two species and there are many people that can still teach methods of working with horses that are effective depending on the relationship desired. I'm also a bit resistant to the idea that all horses are perfect and only horses know how to speak horse the best. I find that some horses absolutely suck at speaking horse, they're antisocial, awkward, misunderstood or misunderstanding, end up alone here and there until they learn. I think an advanced human can be better than one of those horses and it's important to walk into every situation with an open mind to see who has better communication abilities for the task at hand. Not sure if that makes sense. It sounds like you have a heck of a lot of experience with horses! good for you of course :) I agree about humans "talking" too much. Many people learn to be more quiet for the purposes of a better relationship and safety. Then everybody gets happier

[@kari8187]

@@StableHorseTraining nuance is definitely key 😉 some horses are started on a foundation of absolute chaos so you have to go back in and start again, this can definitely be tricky. I’m not referring to training the horses when observing them, just sit and watch. Some of these beasts have ADD just like humans 🤣 they require a totally different approach. No doubt, anytime I think I have them figured out, another one comes along and shows me how wrong I am. 🤣 had a mule with no ears and all the new horses thought she was pinning them back for the first few days after arrival but they learned to read her energy instead of her facial expressions. 🤣🤣 omg I haven’t thought of that in a long time

[@adbijnen]

Thank you for sharing your story. Although I don’t have or ride horses I enjoy your video’s very much. Amazing how you managed all this and learn by observing and doing. Greetings from Holland 🇾🇪

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much!

[@KK-hq8jd]

Awww! Oh & Yaaay! May I be the first to say; Thank You for sharing, yall with Us. It is wonderful story of success 💜! Good morning, from the southern states

[@StableHorseTraining]

Good morning :) it's my pleasure

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Amazing what you can see with a drone! Love it !

[@Beachy1955]

Great video! It’s wonderful you decided to overcome your fear and learn to love that which you feared. Congrats and it’s really cool to watch the way you are with all of these gorgeous horses. I’m so glad that I accidentally found your channel and became a huge fan right from day one. As always God bless and be well. 🙏🏼💕

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you so much!!

[@pamelameckley5040]

Loved learning your story. I've watched some of your videos (they pop up while I'm watching other ones) and decided to subscribe after hearing this one. I've always loved horses, since I could walk. I've been bit once and kicked once (my fault, not theirs) but it's never changed my love for them. I'm fascinated with horsey behavior and want to learn more about it, so here I am! Thank you for taking the time to tell your story and to make these videos. You're very much appreciated. Watched your PSA right before I watched this vid so I think I'm one of the 99%,. Horses are Yoka, Lina (Lena?), Luke, Rooney, and Gracie. I know I'm missing a few (the white/grey one and the one that looks like Luke) but I'll learn that soon enough. Yoka is adorable, love the fluff. Lina too!

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thanks for subscribing :) That's really nice. I appreciate the really nice compliments. The white/grey one is nicknamed Little Miss here. She's super lovely.

[@pamelameckley5040]

@@StableHorseTraining thank you for your reply, and I'm glad to be here. Little Miss is beautiful (they all are!) I'm amazed at how much you've accomplished with the land, horses, and the time you've taken to learn all you can about horses. That's definitely something to be proud of. That view above the fog was breathtaking.

[@jillsimmons110]

I really enjoyed learning your history. You are a great man. Love your teachings.

[@marylawrence4724]

I mentioned ( another video ) I found this channel a few days ago and have been watching LOVING Your Videos. I Love Gracie ( She is Always so Full Of Spunk ! ) I have always been a horse person. I was able to ride friends horses when I was young.. 62 yrs old now and disabled so can't,, But I can watch these videos of your horse's talking to eachother .. Grooming eachother .. I want to Thank you for what you do.. I Just listened to you saving wild mustangs and Man THANK YOU SOO MUCH That brought tears to my eyes !!!!! Ohhhhh and Yoka has you trained for back scratches

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much Mary :) That's such a nice comment to read this evening. Yes, Gracie is an absolute favorite for many, so you're not alone! It's my pleasure to be able to provide some enjoyable times here

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

My first (and only) horse was a registered Thoroughbred/Quarter horse, bred for Quarter horse racing. He was a little green because his owner didn't have time for him. With a little time and patience, we established such a bond, that he wouldn't let anyone else ride him. He even bucked off a "professional", which I wasn't. I miss him so much, and I would love to adopt a wild mustang or two some day. Or ten.😁 Start from scratch and develop that bond which is like no other. I just don't know if I'll ever be able to obtain the property for them. I often watch Steve Young Horsemanship on KZbin. He is amazing and really knows horse behavior. ❤

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Always a pleasure to learn from your channel specially before I had my own . But now I have two and a Jenny , learning about horses from horses is (in my opinion) is the best way 😌 and the funnest of course .

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

@@StableHorseTraining My Pleasure !

[@jomama5186]

Great video. Thanks for making this video! I was wondering about all that!

[@tinachippas7075]

Inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@petrahartog5934]

So good you have overcome your fear and I understand why you were in the first place . I was around horses and ponies from 7/8 years old and learned to handle them first ...get a feel for them. When I was little older people asked for help with " problem " horses and I helped when I could . You are doing a great job out there !

[@PhoenixHaven777]

I'm looking forward to the day when I can do what you are doing. I love observing horse behavior and riding them when I can. That dream has been on hold for a long time, but your videos have reignited my pursuit of it. Thank you. May you continue to be blessed in all you do with horses and your family.

[@StableHorseTraining]

I wish you the very best with that goal!

[@audreymartin2515]

Just stumbled across your channel. Was getting into riding as an adolescent, whenever I could get together enough babysitting money to rent out from the Local First Nations and take my fave palomino and go for long rides with my bestie on her favourite horse. But after about six years’ break, I took my friend’s Morgan out for a quick ride and boom - I realized I had become extremely allergic to horses and later all the tack, hay, etc. It was so disappointing. So I have not been able to ride for decades. But I still appreciate horses and these channels give me some vicarious enjoyment. Fun too because I live just over the river in Abbotsford:)

[@StableHorseTraining]

If you look up what a "curly" horse is, you might be in luck. They are hypoallergenic horses 😊

[@StableHorseTraining]

And welcome to the channel!

[@audreymartin2515]

@@StableHorseTraining Thanks! I don’t see riding again but would be fun to “meet” a curly horse sometime. Whenever I am near a field with horses I have to pull out some grass and feed them and give their foreheads a little rub. Usually ok with that. I doubt I would ever have mounted a horse if it weren’t for my friend Ann. I was afraid for no real reason. The best part of riding with her was we’d take off and canter in the grass beside the highway heading to Tsawwassen ferry terminal and once even to Boundary Bay. I went on a couple trail rides after that- bored stiff. Lost my interest ;)

[@StableHorseTraining]

@@audreymartin2515 You make an interesting point. I've been on trail rides that don't interest me at all either, sometimes it's about the company, and in some cases the lack of particular company :)

[@KnutFan]

That was a very enjoyable listen. Thanks for sharing your story. I agree with others who are saying they appreciate your questioning mind. Wonderful to look at the horses while you talked as well. What a life you are living!

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much! I'm really glad you enjoyed this one, my pleasure :)

[@Conny226]

Good morning everyone. Thank you for the video on fear of horses 😌It did help me a lot. I don’t have my horses anymore,but I am going to a horse barn and learning more about horses how to take care of them and read them also taking riding lessons . Thank you 🙏

[@peacefulheart6663]

Thanks!

[@StableHorseTraining]

And thank you once again today for such amazing generosity! That's just incredible and will be a big help around here

[@rebeccastrain4760]

My passion is horses and I’ve always loved horses, it’s nice to see people do horse videos

[@darlenemckay265]

I'd love to have an Icelandic! About 4 years ago, my granddaughter, who was 12 at the time, and I, went to Iceland for a weeklong trek on horseback! It was one of the most wonderful experiences in my entire life! The people, the country and the horses are just beautiful! I'd love to go again but with the way the world is right now, I dont know if that will happen! I'm just happy to at least have those memories! Even though I have a ton of my own horses, I so enjoy watching videos that others put out about their horses and experiences! I'm hopelessly in love with these animals! They are amazing and I praise God everyday I am able to share my life with these magnificent creatures!

[@StableHorseTraining]

I've heard a lot of good stories about going to Iceland, I think it would be neat to see so many in one place for sure. Glad you had a great experience, thanks for sharing that!

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Her tuft of hair looks like wool. She's gorgeous

[@rmc119]

Wow, what a wonderful video. Thank you for showing us how to set and enforce boundaries with the horses. I always learn something new from you and them that I can use in getting my head on straight. It looks like you can "speak their language " and they know it. You're a good communicator in any language. Let's see, Horse, Japanese, English, thinking thoughts, expressing thoughts effectively, philosophy, horse training and health and happiness, etc etc etc. I really thought you had been doing this a LOT longer than a few years. Listening to you talk and watching you interact with the horses was wonderful. Bless you young man. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much, that sounds like a pile of compliments and I'm glad you're enjoying your time here. I'm definitely still working on it and I'd say maybe perhaps the horses are learning to speak human a bit better too so that my speaking horse can be tolerated by them :)

[@rmc119]

@@StableHorseTraining Hahaha

[@Heaven333gemini]

I'm in love with this channel. Peace just come thru these video Thank u and many blessings to and crew 🙏 and don't change the format because from beginning to end was a joy to hear and watch

[@StableHorseTraining]

thank you very much!

[@starlenekalinski5633]

I learned so much from working with my 2 rescued Mustangs. You have a great ethics

[@sasmythe9350]

Oh, my. So beautiful. Don’t we get bogged down with our immediate issues and miss the bigger picture.

[@constancesmith8881]

If you learned from those guys, you were very lucky to have learned from the best! They may be old, but - if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! You have to take a little from this guy and a little from that guy and make it your own. But I agree, question everything you can and the more you watch the horses the more you can understand how they think. It’s marvelous that you can to go directly to the source, the horses themselves. I lived and breathed horses when I was young and it all came so naturally to me then. After marriage and children and office work for 40 years, I was finally able to come back to the fold. It’s harder and scarier when you’re older, but the love comes right back like it was never gone. It’s what has been missing in my life for so long. Now, I want the relationship more than anything else. Because horses are simply amazing. It’s great that these days that we can get access to so much knowledge through this medium. Thanks for posting and helping the rest of us grow and learn.

[@tinachippas7075]

As always, informative and interesting.

[@emelieha]

Horses can be such amazing teachers. Thank you for a really nice video! Your horses are such great individuals, and their banter is really interesting to watch :D Short horsemanship story: I was always unsure of my ability with horses since my mother and teacher has been learning a lot longer than I have (and my self-confidence was severely lacking a few years back). I was at one clinic with a mature Connemara mare as a testing horse, where two people could come up one at a time and try a bit of horsemanship with one horse. The task was just walking around with the horse, trying to steer and create a connection with the mare loose in the arena. I was quite unsure how "loudly" I could ask her to do anything, since she had quite the presence and I have always been a bit iffy with ponies. She was testing me by pushing me a bit to the side as we walked (not physically pushing, but walking sideways a bit towards me) and I was unsure of how to react. She then got really annoyed at one point when I was the most unsure about everything and almost snatched at my leg, which frightened me a bit, but I kept going and tried to be a bit braver. The teacher and the other students (all 30 years older than me) all started going "aww" since that's exactly how a mother horse says "make up your mind, child" to the young to make them act rather than think. That horse was a monumental wake-up for me, and made realise how I acted and made me come out of my shell a bit more. When I sat down, as instructed by the teacher, the mare took a "protector" stance and made sure to look around so I could take a break (she took a straight and balanced stance, and I felt completely protected somehow. The horse took me in as her child! XD ). It was a magical experience. Horses can be such incredible influences. If you can, please go to a horsemanship clinic if you are at all interested. It can really open up your eyes to things, as it has for me, many, many times!

[@StableHorseTraining]

You're suggesting I go to a horsemanship clinic?

[@emelieha]

@@StableHorseTraining xD haha well I meant it for everyone who read my comment so I guess by that logic yes. But your horsemanship is already really advanced (in my eyes) so I think you've already reached the point that learning directly from the horses themselves (and as you said in the video, the "wilder" ones) would probably be the most optimal choice.

[@StableHorseTraining]

ha! I figured that's what you mean, just checking :) I do wish there were clinics locally that I could go to and pick up something. It's not that other people don't know really good stuff, but I end up looking at the whole thing and noticing items... and then my brain won't shut up.. That's a nice story to share, thanks for taking a moment to write it all out. I'm glad it was a good experience for you.

[@54321earth]

I loved this vid, absolutely beautiful.💫💛💫

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you so much!!

[@jillsimmons110]

I loved learning your fantastic story tonight. You are amazing. Your honest storytelling brought me back to my early days of motherhood. I was raised by a mom who screamed a lot and it was really hard on me emotio nally. I was offered a job and was trained by a mom who had risen 8 or 9 children. She was raised by a school.teacher mom who knew yelling was not the answer. It was a chance of a lifetime for me to begin anew. Of course just bc she was a magnificent Mom didnt mean her kids turned out perfect but they all grew up praising.the wonderful woman that she was. What you are doing for the horses entrusted to your care is what i received. Interesting that your wonderful story brought me back to.the wonderful.life change i was.given Thank.you Graeme.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much Jill :) That's a lovely thing to share, thank you for that. I'm glad you were taken back to a nice point in time.

[@elizabethjanik510]

This is going to be a fun channel to watch I think. I like the way you think. You have learned your lessons well I see. Always pay more attention to a horse than a human I think, they have a much better social structure than humans do.They are definitely more accepting of love than most people and if you apply love and gentleness in your training methods your rewards will be 10 fold .

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel and the antics we get up to around here.

[@elizabethjanik510]

@@StableHorseTraining You're more than welcome. I'm looking forward to the adventure and learning more about your BC Willie's. They must be very similar to our Wild Mustangs. I look forward to future conversations with you.

[@sharonmann2041]

Thank you-- never enough time just being " with" them.

[@StableHorseTraining]

true!

[@ayeda69]

23:46 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-si6KchadrkK8 Great video, Graeme - nice combo of horsey playtime/behaviour observation and your story. It's nice to stitch your story up over the years, and this filled in some of the gaps for me. I love how the horses interrupt your monologue :) EDIT: What you say here 29:32 is very important - not only for your work, but ANY work. If we are not questioning our ways and casting a critical eye on how we do things - even how we live - then we are not progressing, nor learning. So important.

[@StableHorseTraining]

ahhh great... another ear worm. Thanks Ayeda :) Yes, critically thinking through everything others do and what we do is a good thing. It's good brain exercise and can be quite healthy for everybody. No need to be suspicious or paranoid of course, that's not the direction I'm thinking. Just verifying in our own heads how things work and why.

[@kathyleung1235]

So beautiful!!! I love you channel. Listening you talk about the horses. Just watching the horses.

[@KATSUvo]

Scratches for Luke and Shirt for me! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@georgiagonzales3769]

Spot on... Totally agree. I personally learn more from observing, and spending lots of time with my Gypsy girl. I also did a lot of reading and watching videos. Some things were useful and others didn't seem right to me. And also like to add, I've picked up a few good things from you too. 🤗👍

[@sasmythe9350]

Best yammering ever. So nice to know your experiences. I should write about my own.

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

Your right it all makes sense. Less human and more horse. I agree. Great work you do. Thank you for sharing. It's all learning and informative to watch. 👍

[@slebeau30]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@StableHorseTraining]

My pleasure!

[@dennisch5392]

That was Awesome to see 👍 thank you!

[@miashinbrot8388]

I don't know what part of Canada you live in, though the surroundings look a lot like the west coast. I live in Victoria myself, so the general look of the surroundings is familiar though you've found a flatter piece of land than a lot of the land around here is. Anyway, I've ridden a horse once in my life, walking around a ring, and I fell off because the girth wasn't tight enough -- obviously I have no horse experience to speak of. I don't really want to learn to ride now; I'm 69, moderately disabled, and I feel a little fragile for riding to be safe for me -- also I weigh about 200 pounds, which is too much for many horses. I would like to have a chance to pet and get to know a horse or two, though. I'd like to pet them, maybe groom them a little (or just scritch them), and learn something of their body language. I understand some cat and dog body language -- not all, but some -- but horses are foreign to me. I watch your horses and understand very little of what they do. Also I admit to being a little afraid of horses, because they are big and fast and potentially dangerous. Even their heads are huge. And I'm well under five feet tall, so almost all of them will be too tall for me to see over -- some of them might be big enough that I couldn't reach the tops of their shoulders. I can't walk far or stand for long, though, so I'd need to sit in a chair most of the time. Is it reasonable for me to ask someone who owns a stable -- maybe even someone who gives riding lessons to disabled people, if there is such a stable nearby -- if I could come in and ask the horses if someone(s) wants me to pet them? I'd be willing to pay a small fee for the privilege.

[@StableHorseTraining]

We're in Maple Ridge in the lower mainland. Yes, there are places that will accommodate for that. You can get a hold of NFTRA perhaps? nftrarides.wordpress.com/

[@tycoonmom]

Have you looked into setting up a ‘paddock paradise’? Look up the videos and i think theres a book on them - but I think its basically like a track around the property or maybe arena, and u put food items in various spots on the track which makes the horses move constantly. From what i understand horses in tge wild constantly eat/ graze but also move/ travel a lot. Its supposed to strengthen their legs, they’re more happy, etc. look into it- its very interesting- but seems like common sense. Thanks for videos.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yes. Tried it but it's incredibly hard to maintain and I settled for making sure they have large paddocks and socializing time every day. Far superior unless you have a lot of land for the roaming version and don't care about the footing cleanup etc. I know horses that are on it and they have constant problems in this part of the world due to the excessive rain. Jaimie Jackson had a great idea for California for sure, here in the pacific northwest though, it's much more difficult.

[@stephaniem1107]

Such a good story! I'm glad there's finally someone out here on horsey KZbin who hasn't been born and raised around horses, and their parents had horses, and their grandparents had horses, etc. It makes it feel more achievable to get into horses later in life. my quick question was did you look at the Parelli style of horsemanship? I feel like they're one of the OGs of that liberty and ground work style was wondering if you looked at that and didn't vibe with it or if you haven't looked at them yet?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you. I'm not a fan of parelli unfortunately. Sorry. Yes, you can absolutely achieve what I have and more for sure. I'm trying to convey that as well that you not only don't have to be in this for years but in fact can have a leg up for it as the old ways of doing things aren't as effective as starting from ground zero and being open to the new.

[@stephaniem1107]

@@StableHorseTraining So very true! And that totally makes sense for the Parelli stuff.

[@catherinewhite4313]

Hilarious. Hard to imagine you not liking horses, though understandable.

[@TuzziNuzzi]

absolutely beautiful! i just found you channel, first video i watched was when you introduced the lovely grey mare into the herd. Both you and the horses are amazing

[@audreymartin2515]

There’s one video where he goes through the horses one by one and tells their breeds.

[@sandimichaels2324]

Icelander's hair looks like mine when it get in fog and humidity. "Poof" I rode a horse on a Mountain trail in Maggie Valley, NC. The trail was narrow and there was a 40 ft drop on the right. My horse was being slow and everyone else was riding ahead of me. So I made a mistake of kicking her in the side to move faster. After a few minutes with the horse not going fast at all. He took off leaving everyone else behind me and I ended at the stable. My mistake - the horse was higher than me and I too had a hard time getting up Had to use a stool. I slipped off the horse on the left side. I did not stop riding. I was a teenager at the time. That's the first time I have seen the Icelander being playful. I forgot her name.and

[@terrilopez953]

Hi Graeme, I really enjoyed hearing how you got started. We have somewhat similar stories down to our place we bought. It’s formerly 22 acres of formerly timberland. We actually purchased a stump grinder to get rid of all the stumps while keeping some select trees. It’s super hard work and I never realize the amount of time and effort it takes. Did you clear your land or did you hire it? Just curious….

[@StableHorseTraining]

Hi Terri, well, part of it was a hired excavator and part was me. The arena was cleared and partly graded by that guy and he helped with a few trees around the left side of the property. After that it has been either myself or for a few of the really big ones, a tree felling company. Clean up is always me... For stumps I've had to chop out a few and it's very hard work. One stump of a hemlock took us over a week to get it done and it was exhausting work. It was right next to the covered arena so I couldn't get a stump grinder for it. Other stumps are buried after cutting down to ground level. Some are removed via an excavator that I rent and use (as seen in the summertime videos of last year) kzbin.info/www/bejne/omavontqi9Glras

[@her8425]

Oscar is looking so much more mature and confident. It also appears that he is becoming quite the ladies' man.😃

[@shirleyparent1873]

Cool view 😎 👌

[@laurabongard2682]

Found another interesting video. I had to stop it to ask a question before I forget. The Icelantic horse - is she large enough for someone to ride? I've had the same thought about the one I think you call "Little One". I'm pretty sure you don't want to ride Annie yet because she's too young. But even though the two smaller horses are stockier, perhaps someone can ride those two?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yes, they are both large enough and old enough to be ridden

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

Question: when did you realize that painful bits and spurs and leaving halters on was a bad idea? I really enjoy all of your videos! I've always loved horses (since reading The Black Stallion series when I was in grade school) and was lucky to own horses, until the divorce. Thanks for sharing your video with me. Stay safe, Vickie

[@StableHorseTraining]

Right from the beginning. Most people that use them know what they are doing, some do it happily, some it eats away at and they look for those that feel the same way. Then they change and stop following that first bunch.

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

@@StableHorseTraining thanks! I can't remember how to spell your name, sorry. I like seeing folks doing the right things for the horses. My ex was horrible! He couldn't catch any of the horses. They'd come right to me lol. You can imagine how that went over. They'd all follow me all over the pasture like puppy dogs, just big ones.

[@StableHorseTraining]

It's spelt Graeme. I can't really imagine how that went over, sorry. I would be impressed with somebody like that and work on figuring out how to be that (if I wanted to be that way I guess). Either way, no need to vent about exes here :)

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

@@StableHorseTraining not venting, just saying. That was 40 years ago. It was just sad how he and his friends treated horses. And cuz of that, I'm hyper aware of how others treat them. I admire the way your horses respond to you. Total trust. I think Little Miss did do well with the trailer cuz she knew she could trust you and what's in her brain... both. Anyway, love watching all your videos. I'm new to your channel and I've been binge watching. Thanks, Vickie

[@StableHorseTraining]

@@vickiejenkinson2468 welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy your time here 😊

[@kathywilliams5732]

New to you. Thanks for the videos

[@StableHorseTraining]

Welcome!

[@kathywilliams5732]

@@StableHorseTraining thank you. I really like your natural kindness with your horses. It’s everything to me. My Mare and I have a soft and gentle relationship. Almost everything is done at liberty. I admire you for wanting to know how horses think and how their minds work. They are amazing beings and I’m blessed to have my dream come true

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you very much

[@CynthiaCole-nlta4u]

OMG Beautiful!!!

[@erinbarrett3999]

Great video, interesting to hear your journey…Regarding your first horse, do thoroughbreds in Canada not have age brands? Or was she a homebred?

[@StableHorseTraining]

She was too old to read her tattoo accurately

[@rhondatippy4879]

That was very cool

[@StableHorseTraining]

Thank you!

[@judithsnook1139]

As Monty Roberts said, we have a lot of apologizing to do to the horses. They can teach us a lot.

[@StableHorseTraining]

ya, starting with him.

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

Graeme, check out Anna Twinney from Reach out to horses. She was the force behind Monty Roberts and went out on her own, developed her own methods. She works a lot with Mustangs and she is really good. She is coming to Seattle on April 9th to 11th for a liberty clinic if you are interested to drive down for it?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Looked her up briefly... unfortunately she's waaaayyy too far out there for me to connect well to. My logical brain would go completely nuts listening to what she has to say. I think almost nothing of Monty Roberts, so that was a bad start from the go, but some of her videos are just odd to me. Seems peaceful though, and that's nice. I appreciate the thought and suggestion, thank you. As for going to the states, I just can't make it unfortunately.

[@joniatoms9798]

Sweetness! What I call it is learning the nature of a creature or species. Dogs are easy to understand. But I started learning cats and then I became the feral cat whisperer. Simply by studying the nature of cats it’s interesting, in the wild, they also have a hierarchy, and when the dominant Tom passes away from fighting, sadly, a whole hierarchy shifts in the neighborhood. So to me, horses are mystifying and a bit exotic… I call it domestically exotic. The first thing for some reason I thought of was to educate as quickly as I could between professional jobs, and then I thought, “what in the human world resembles the wild world of horses?”… Almost nothing!!! So I started to just honor the horse for who he/she is and try to understand their natures absent human influence. You can call it whispering, nurturing, attending… Whatever you wanna call it. But it’s being accepted into the herd and being a herd member, maybe? Anyway, like you, I love them. Thanks so much for sharing all that you do. 💕

[@brendakrukowski6764]

Do you have other employment or sources of income? If so, what are they? Horse training/boarding in my area doesn’t pay enough to support my salary.

[@StableHorseTraining]

Outside of horses, here on this channel my life is private.

[@royalty77724]

lol Fluff's hair is like Tina Turners! lol

[@PatriseHenkel]

my god is it gorgeous where you are!

[@veronicasmith1147]

Yoko is areal little pet💛💚

[@AD-yk7mf]

Canada is so beautiful

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Elisa Wallace is also very good with mustangs! Love Sam Van Fleet! Shawn is very good, the first mustang guy I followed. Love the mustangs, but very sensitive, requiring patience that I wish I had.😊

[@StableHorseTraining]

I appreciate that. I'm not a fan of either of their methods but at the same time see they are effective for what they want to achieve.

[@milliammaximus7851]

Where is the snow gone?

[@milliammaximus7851]

Are your horses looking for salt? Liking the barrels Just asking. Your little videos are wonderfully relaxing, from London UK

[@pamelamoore3455]

Do you ever just put your arms around them and hug them?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Yes

[@crocussaffie2680]

😍

[@ChrisS-fh7zt]

Curry comb that way you save fingernails. But you are right in that if the horse knows you are behind them then getting kick is still there but greatly reduced.

[@pamelamoore3455]

What do you think of Monty Roberts?

[@StableHorseTraining]

Not much.

[@rennotube]

♥️

[@kimrutkoski4182]

God had that masterpiece covered up just for you so you can reveal it to us

[@sandimichaels2324]

I love watching her train her mustangs. Sam VanFleet. She hasn't been on her podcast is a while. Have you thought about getting a wild mustang and train it?

[@StableHorseTraining]

I'm not a fan of her work but I understand she does some good stuff for horses. I have feral horses here and I've had a mustang here. If you were to do a search you'd find them I think. Lot of videos here...

[@joannsmith9]

I have a question that might kinda relate to the Mustang Have you learned anything about why a particular stallion will be the leader? Is it because they are largest or what is it that makes one the leader ? To me that is the most fascinating thing to understand. Purely genetics or what? And is there one that you’d say is the leader of your heard or are they all content enough and secure enough in their environment that they don’t feel the need to be THE REAL LEADER?

[@StableHorseTraining]

The mentally strongest is the one is the one that wins out, generally that also turns out to be the strongest physically, but not always. I no longer answer the question about "who's the leader" as it's so incredibly irrelevant to anything at all anywhere for anything.

[@_Chessa_]

I wanna touch that fluff! And as an unofficial furry, I’m happy to hear you love Zootopia too! ^,^ lol

[@StableHorseTraining]

ha! I do, it was a fun movie