Helping a police horse with some problems

[@madeleinedonaldson4422]

Steve is as close to a horse whisperer as a person can be.He has empathy, the ability to understand a horses needs.They sense this .Its a gift from God well used God bless🙏💝💪💝🙏

[@pattallant2398]

Horses respond to Steve so well because they sense his confidence. He is in control and they are at ease because he knows what he’s doing and what he’s requesting of them. There’s no guess work, so as they listen to his communication they instinctively know how to respond. When they respond to his request he lets them know they’ve done well. So great to watch it all come together.

[@helgam.dragosits2197]

I love your smile and laugh when you are happy about the success the horse makes.😊

[@suzannewonder7451]

Steve you really break the teaching down very systematically. You use a sequential process that makes it easy to understand how the horse learns and takes such subtle cues from us. You unlock so many things that are shown at horse demos. It’s just great horsemanship and you are improving the quality of life for misunderstood horses and there owners. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

Can we all chip in and get him a microphone, wireless, so that we can hear every word

[@djberkey5449]

What a lovely horse! If you think about it, positive reinforcement what we do with our kids and dogs to reinforce good behavior and maybe some spoiled little ducks! It’s how we all learn! I knew horses were smart but your videos show how intelligent they actually are! Another hour flown by! Thank you for all you guys do!🦆

[@BBnSam1215]

What he uses most is actually negative reinforcement, which works well for “prey” animals. Negative does not equal bad, it means you’re removing something from the situation, and that removal is reinforcing. Here, he applies pressure (ex. turns horse’s head to the side) and when the horse does what he wants (ex. gives some slack/relaxes into the exercise), he removes the pressure (ex. releasing the horse’s head to return to the forward position). That release of “pressure” reinforces the desired behavior.

[@louisegogel7973]

@@BBnSam1215 Which is a positive way to train lol… using negative pressure, not hitting or shouting which confuse and frighten any animal or person, and then positive feedback… for a dog that would be patting and praise and maybe treats sometimes, but for horses it seems to be just allowing quiet space between you where the focus is off the horse and on other things… perhaps like a lead horse would do to keep watch on the surroundings, to scan the lay of the land for possible dangers.

[@BBnSam1215]

@@louisegogel7973 it’s positive in casual terms. I was referring to the operant conditioning quadrant. You have positive and negative on one side, and reinforcement and punishment on the top of the quadrant. Hitting an animal as you described is not good- on the operant conditioning quadrant that would be positive punishment, meaning you’re adding something (hitting) to disincentivize the behavior (punishment). On the OP quadrant, positive is additive, negative is subtractive. Reinforcement increases behavior, punishment decreases behavior. Giving a dog a treat (additive) to incentivize a behavior is positive reinforcement. Removing something, removing pressure (subtractive) to incentivize the behavior of the horse is negative reinforcement.

[@nomi151570]

Steve I love your videos, I no longer have a horse😔 but I could watch you every day. You are so intuitive. People will learn so much. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@GaliSinatra]

What great lessons this video has! So much more than just fear of being sprayed 6:10 Princess rolls her eyes at Steve when he says "...actually stop her with one rein." As if she's thinking, "we'll see." 🤣

[@joycee5493]

I love the hand on the neck as the final reward cue 😊

[@rorythethomasfan1868]

You can tell her confidence is in Steve... great job

[@zantomko1780]

I’m 71, don’t ride, live in MN, but I want to come to your summer camp LOL! Such fun to watch your teaching methods. Well done YOU 💗

[@sassy6292]

The reason that the lift of the reins is important is because you shouldn’t lean forward to initiate the one rein stop. If you don’t lift the reins then your only other way of taking hold of the reins closer to the bit is to lean down or forward. That’s a big no no. One could be smacked in the head by the horse’s head and also the rider becomes unbalanced. The rider has to maintain a proper and balanced seat while all the action is happening. I asked my coach this many years ago and this is how he explained it. I used to get all nervous and curl up in the fetal position when the horse came undone and that never ended well lolol. Those that think that hugging the neck is the way to save themselves are always met with disappointment. I thought I would insert this tidbit just in case there is another person out there that may be wondering why we have to lift the reins.

[@michelle3830]

Hi Steve, I don’t have a horse, never been on one & never will be! But I watch all your videos for three reasons, love seeing these beautiful beings think & change their minds, I love the scenery ( never been to UK), & last but most important you teach all with respect and kindness. It’s just so lovely . Thanks -great role model.

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

I really don't know how you don't have a million followers every horse person should be following. I guess they want to keep you humble

[@emileebacon9422]

I love that Sam is seeking help in getting better control of Princess when she is in uncomfortable situations instead of just putting a bigger harsher bit in her mouth as a band aid on the situation.

[@ksbrook1430]

I'm going back an watching the videos I had missed. Nugget of wisdom: ....sometimes there is nothing bigger than the little things.... Sounds contradictory, but so very true. 😊

[@dlou3264]

“It takes one to know one, Kid!” Hahaha! I love the side of the wind! Lovely horse! Good camerawork … easy to see everything. ❤️. Horses are so interesting, aren’t they?!

[@EricaMontenero]

I enjoy watching you video so much. You are a blessing to these horses lives and their owners.

[@lesasmith427]

I had an older horse who HATED fly spay. Poor girl was terrified of any strong smells. Her pervious owner thought it was a training problem. Come to find out she was allergic to one of the ingredients. I managed to swipe a place on her neck only to discover the next day the place was swollen and irritated. I swore she would never have to deal with spay again.

[@louisegogel7973]

Yes! That is a good thing to be aware of as a possibility. A horse might not be scared of fly spray, but know that it’s not helpful for some reason.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Stop it. The horse needs to be desensitized to the procedure of spraying in general. Sure this is likely a medical issue that you describe. So don't use that type of spray.

[@SNAFU2025]

They have natural repellents now don't they?

[@bostack6714]

Spray *

[@lindayaya59]

Great video. Wish I'd known some of this years ago. But ya know, what they say; ya can't teach an ole horse new tricks. Only joking. Love your stuff I'm 63 and miss horses every day. I'm in usa. Macksburg ohio.

[@louisegogel7973]

And there are others who say we are never too old to learn. 😊😁💛😀😉😎

[@lindaj5492]

If you’re using a phone to film, please could you use landscape view (turn the phone sideways)? Then the image on YT screens would fill the whole space instead of giving black gaps either side. You can also fit in a whole horse ☺️

[@lizevans5559]

Thank you so much for explaining the one rein stop. I have always wanted to know and understand it. I can't wait to practice it. Thank you.

[@GGLaVitaMia]

Thanks so much for the video. For sooo long I've been wondering how to properly do a one reign stop, and also what disengaging the hindquarters looks like (the inside hindquarter steps across the front of the outside hindquarter ), thank you so much for this explanations (now the hard part, putting it into practise). Beautiful horse 😍and her rider really cared for her too.

[@wendyknight9574]

The staring into eyes is such a ‘little big’ thing! Mostly I see folk staring and talking all the time. Great advice.

[@valsummers5330]

How to bathe your horse without the hose🤔 What a good girl!

[@xoselhket]

Filming in landscape gives that better boost and wider screen. Always love your videos. You keep it simple and easy to remember. And this is something I 1st learnt 30 something years ago, but even back then trainers etc were trying to force the horse or maybe it was just the way they taught that made it feel stressful.

[@sarahwilson3538]

Think your fantastic. I’ve had horses all my life . Worked for showjumpers and bred my own show ponies. You explain everything that ppl can understand. Fantastic love your videos 🎉❤

[@annmolloy8600]

Steve, watching you makes me realise how great American cowboys are at all this. I have watched western movies since childhood and now realise, from what you’re demonstrating, what natural horsemanship they have. Wonderful display. To me you are training the the rider as much as the horse.

[@shellymoseng2139]

Julie Goodnight (Colorado, USA) once de-complicated like half of the steps to a one rein stop (for building muscle memory...), hand on neck & drawing flexion to hip, by saying *** "THINK LIKE DRAWING A BOW!!" 😃= gives the leverage on rein & cue to neck, "Add cue with that dropped back inside foot to yield/ disengage the hind end..." That was THE light bulb moment for ME!! Total respect & just chiming in as we all need different variations to convey the same thought. 🥰 Steve & team, I'm totally addicted to your videos/ methods!!! I/we need you badly in the Midwest, US!! Appreciation TO ALL involved in putting yourselves ALL out there is beyond words!!! I'm new to you in the last month, but have been a dedicated fan of Julie's for years! Totally addicted!!! Same excellent minds, forever humble & forever improving students yourselves... all in just endless GOOD ways! I have also been extremely blessed to have reached the "go anywhere & feel safe, mind opening, life changing, TRUSTING PARTNERSHIP you have BOTH achieved with your exceptional little mares, mine for now 16 of her 20 yrs!! I am also a very (horse) flight-emethetic oriented human that finds PEACE, HOPE & JOY in my otherwise abused & battered mind, heart & body with your videos!!! You ARE DOING it right!!! Stay strong & keep the 🥰"PURPOSE & GRACE" going forward!!!

[@lindaj5492]

Fascinating to watch! Surprised that Sam seems to take such a long time to grasp that his hand & leg positions need to match where they’d be when he’s in the saddle (24 mins in).

[@zantomko1780]

Thanks for sharing the seaside with us

[@shevhunter986]

Well done Sam - a bit of pressure having us lot watching. Can’t wait to try this on my v forward going horse that has been known to have brake failure. Love the way you explain Steve - simple, easy steps repeated

[@dlou3264]

Wales is charming! Lovely, yummy, with lovely people! Your channel is so good!

[@lizhrubik3936]

Love watching your videos.

[@suehuntwork5890]

Calmness of mind and body paired with expected final outcome (in your mind) while knowing you are working with a prey animal. Can't beat it. I swear my dogs read my mind when in fact they are extremely alert to cues I don't know I'm giving them. They can tell when I'm getting ready to leave home to work vs when I plan to leave to the grocery - if it's work they lay down to ignore me, if the grocery (because they often go for a ride in the car) they fix me with their eyes and stick to me like a tick.

[@howlingwind1937]

There seemed to be something wrong with her back foot the one with the white markings. Love the videos. Cheers!

[@spfisterer3651]

Noticed that too.

[@vickichristiansen1336]

Best explanation yet of waiting for the slack in the rein for the one rein stop. Just explained my question about stroking to a stop. Either common hand on neck or hand on back end.

[@shirleyparent1873]

Love your videos. Wish I had this when I was young. Thank you for sharing 💙✌️ AMAZING

[@sgilbert5753]

Marvelous instructor style.

[@veronicastock757]

Hello Steve, I found your videos and just love your method of training. Do you ever come to Essex to do your demonstrations.

[@thomasprizeman7330]

Steve I'm only starting to watch your videos I can't ride as I'm in a wheelchair ♿️

[@lindaj5492]

32:10 “Can you step a bit closer, so I can get you both in the shot?” Please turn your phone sideways so you can use landscape view!

[@louisegogel7973]

yes! I thought this was already made the norm!

[@cynthiadolan2358]

I enjoyed watching you desensitize " police gorse" to spray. Good idea. I have a mare given to me who doesn' t tolerate spray but will if I wipe her. Previous owner didn' t spray, also could not touch ears. She' s over that.

[@carolcrompton6138]

Great moment!!…you can see her waiting for the”Cue”……..you have to teach the “propper” way, so it becomes a process!!….then it will be every day manners!!

[@susanrarey4307]

I learned so much from this. Thank you.

[@1960jammy]

Another great video 👍

[@debbiehattan890]

Lovely video as usual Steve! Thank goodness someone teaches both rider and horse! By the way, just a small point as I’m a bit saddle-obsessed, was wondering if Princess’s saddle looks a bit low and rider has to sit too far back on her ribs. Just sayin’! 😀

[@kayBTR]

Debbie, are there any good youtube videos on properly fitting a saddle? Thanks!

[@bookmouse2719]

I was taught to not get off on the wrong side....is this normal?

[@louisegogel7973]

ranchers working with cows get off whatever side is needed in a split second. I don’t see why every horse is not trained with equal activity on both sides!

[@spfisterer3651]

Yes, that is totally normal. In fact, you should always train to get on and off on both sides.

[@megsho1125]

I really enjoy Steve's videos. However I really struggle to hear everything he is saying when he moves far from the camera. Will really help if he had a fluffy voice recorder. :)

[@varnies]

Very good I enjoyed watch, I had no problems with sound

[@louisegogel7973]

@@varnies When the wind blows, often one cannot hear what Steve says when he is other than right up close. It really would help for all videos to have a wind removing fluff on the mic.

[@melissahannah587]

Maybe a sponge bath to start with . Go slow . There has to be a reason why the horse feels afraid ?? My horse when he was very young got sick and the owner at that time took him down to the river and made him stand in it . I think he had some kind of temp ?? He became afraid to cross any water .

[@ChrisHighEagle-ck2fg]

Well done!

[@cynthiadolan2358]

My horses did have to be de- sensitized. to being sprayed. I always used spray thatwas all natural mixed sometimes with Avon product, SSS spray.

[@usa4ever1]

I do hope you video your clinics

[@melodycampbell2266]

Her feet look a little long or is it my imagination?

[@louisegogel7973]

Yes, I noticed her hooves either a bit long or ? And I’m wondering why she is opening her mouth and chewing so much .. am only at the beginning, but saw it so much I am searching the comments.

[@sarahparkes8288]

Her hoofs.... She is a wild child... To Oh to make her safe

[@river1790]

Practice, practice, practice because if you get into a situation you don’t think, your body will automatically react to calm the horse

[@gerrycoleman7290]

It is not the police horse that has problems. It is the people handling the horse that have the problems. The horse is a reflection of the person. It is never the horse's fault. Rookie mistake.

[@CindyKalbakdalen-zs9us]

Beautiful

[@lindacooper4893]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@jarjar0653]

Thank you!

[@margarethgibson3794]

Does it smell like strong chemicals,?

[@shevhunter986]

Have you got a hose pipe video please

[@susiebrock2228]

Why is the horse being sprayed? Am I not hearing correctly

[@TotemCrow]

I think they get sprayed to keep flies away.

[@sarahparkes8288]

Oh my days she is a beauty... Barnie could have her Turn her out X

[@melissahannah587]

Go slow with a sponge bath stop to praise them and maybe a treat then resume the bath . Do just a bit more each time . Maybe that may help your horse ??

[@debbinz5108]

are you shooting some of these videos vertically? I love watching your vids but not like this :/

[@colleenmansfield2614]

❤

[@lindacooper4893]

Sorry had to leave video it’s to narrow you need landscape ❤

[@gingercox6468]

Where are you on the BLM not the black one the land one, doing roundups with helicopters. Bureau of land management. All because the cows and sheep need that grass the government gives to all of them. I think the horses need some help.

[@lindacooper4893]

All you have to do is turn the camera for picture

[@mmanut]

Video content is excellent but you constantly use the worst camera shots possible. Use your camera so we get entire screen not a narrow screen. Looks Terrible ‼️🤮

[@margarethgibson3794]

The sprayer sounds like a 🐍 snake

[@susanhuber7969]

I'm sorry to say this but I think you talk too much. You would have to slow down and tell me step by step. Also I would rather do this myself with you giving instructions slowly step by step.

[@gottasay4766]

There are many others who use a version of these principles online that might break it down more for you. Warwick Schiller is one, Carson James, etc. These techniques are amazing but a lot harder to grasp than some realize. Go browsing, it is worth it!

[@louisegogel7973]

also, slow the video speed down to .75 repeated viewing and watching other horse trainers really helps. Klaus Hempfling, Warwick Schiller, and Rick (in think like a horse) etc will each help you better understand what Steve does.