Teach your horse to stand still: When Horses Choose

[@mariannekaminski5795]

I agree! Trust is far better than (false) control

[@sharon1775]

OMG l also see a sparkle in her eye

[@mdee860]

That was great Mia & I agree, far safer for so many reasons. I would appreciate seeing this same lesson, but on an untrained horse - one that has always been tied up. That would be very helpful for those of us who need to retrain. Your horse is magnificent!

[@sunlightcakebatter]

That’s a good idea! A different personality would be helpful, this horse is very chill haha

[@marycaciamasser3814]

Mia you are amazing. As an equine veterinarian I wish so many owners knew your teachings. Especially teenage girls with horses. Completely run over by their horses.

[@alicecohen4726]

Enjoyable activists with your free horse are good for trust. Lovely example of building trust and relaxation in handling. Was guided to talk to youe horse when grooming and close to hindquarters with hand on rump. Kicks deliver the most impact in contact with full leg extension. Stay safe x

[@ShortOrderCook]

When I first started watching your videos some time ago I learnt this technique from watching you and it has been priceless for a better relationship with my pony. I can farrier my horse unrestrained and he is more aware of the process we go through when doing hooves. He will lift his own hoof and place it down as we work together to get the job done and he wont go anywhere. He will shift to get comfortable but he stands very well. Thankyou Mia -

[@rodolflinner4201]

Hi

[@rosalindpaterson2043]

I really like what you do; I am going to try it; i have a horse that doesn't like being tied; I don't tie him now, but I would like to try grooming without harness; this seems great, and I also want to be doing what you are doing with the hind legs this is how we were with horses as children, we knew they would never kick us, but I don't have that confidence now and I wonder where it went. I am glad to see what you do, and I think choice is a relationship that my horse is asking for more and more; he is choosing to allow me to put harness on and off etc. I have been very patient and eventually he allows it and lowers his head for my access and enjoys some carrot!

[@tienmou68]

We used to call it "ground tying". A horse will stand in the same spot for hours if he has been properly trained to ground tie. Glad to see your vids again. 👍🏼

[@pattallant2398]

Great video, beautiful horse! 😊👍🐴

[@pennyseldon1811]

You are an amazing teacher!!!!an angel for these horses. Brilliant work!!!!!

[@karenlerato357]

You are just my guru! Learning so much from you. Please don't disappear for such long periods 😁

[@laurajeanbotha5321]

Stunning Horse. From LB in SA 🇿🇦

[@sunlightcakebatter]

soo glad you’re making videos again! I love the way you train. So natural. Is she a fresian ?

[@marian972]

She looks like one but I'm not sure.

[@TrulyMadlyShallowly]

I don't think so. Lacking a bit of bulk, feather and heaviness in tail to my eye. But happy to be corrected - she could also be young or just lighter build.

[@katemiller5990]

Thanks for showing us this 🙂 My favourite part was when you grinned at the end.

[@sarahporter7789]

Yay so happy your back just love your work with horses your wonderful

[@lynnes11]

Can you please show this with a horse that is still learning? For example, what do you do if by the time you have backed up away from them, they walk off? You back them up to the spot that you want them to stay vs. you lead them? And what about the horse that walks off over and over? Also, can you teach them this while in a halter and lead rope, with the rope over their neck? My horse is not so good at liberty yet and it is hard to back her up unless I wiggle the lead rope, otherwise if I stand in front of her and push the air with my hands, she just goes sideways. Things like this, with an untrained horse you could show how to handle it. Thanks! :-)

[@beatrizfleitas6213]

This is amazing. I think that telling your horse to stand once or twice is enough

[@carlap480]

You make it feel so simple. It's amazing, magical. Wish you post more often. Just the dinamic is beautiful and so educative. Love your work. 🇵🇹💖😍

[@nicholaskearney678]

Bravo, what wonderful communication and easy acceptance. Thanks from NZ.

[@sidhedances8582]

Lovely. This video never gets old. ❤

[@melissasprinkel1670]

y’all hit the LIKE button for her ♥️

[@pikachu7118]

Mia your fantastic with horses, it’s a pleasure watching you. I wish I had your knowledge. 🌈🌈🌈🍀🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈🌈🍀🍀🍀

[@paulinefollett3099]

This all makes perfect sense. Thank you Mia for your wonderful teaching.

[@Christmas10100]

Thank you for doing more videos. It makes me miss my horse so much. I used a lot of your techniques and he responded so well. I always brushed him free and felt safe around him.

[@Teacherea3]

Thanks for sharing this! I will definitely be incorporating these tips as I teach my new Rocky Mountain mare this important skill!

[@pattallant2398]

Beautiful!

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Great video! Good to see you again!!!❤❣💝

[@jennifermeyers5211]

I just want to say that I really enjoy your channel.. Thank you

[@kellysirman2050]

You are amazing 💛I love your videos.

[@lauraalbertson7821]

I love this method! My Colt , Little Bear is 6 months old . Is He too young to teach this to him ? He has been with me 2 weeks . Thank you Mia 💜 Laura and Bear 🐴

[@alfonsolopez1605]

marvellous, congratulations and thanks for sharing your wise attitude

[@jmednerth1623]

What a good horse, so well behaved standing still while brushing, incredible, wonder how you got to this point

[@Trapezius8oblique]

Very good thanks

[@jadejones4574]

Thank you 😊💜

[@Markinthemiddle]

Great video and a lovely horse. Thank you.

[@connieespinosa3745]

Mia you are so awesome we love watching you. From USA

[@valerieking2371]

Thank you so much Mia💓

[@kidstuff44555]

Horses can learn this method in different ways. I personally use the dropped lead rope to signal "stand", and they don't move unless I cue them to move. As you do here, just keep correcting any movement (I just correct with pressure from the lead rope, and put them back in the spot, leaving them alone with a loose lead if they stand still) until they stand while you walk anywhere around them. This is how I prefer to saddle, rug or do anything to my horse. He is free to move if he needs to, if he is too scared or uncomfortable, and its easy to pick up the rope and put him back

[@alimohtashimkhan2711]

Beautiful informative video.

[@mb-hn1pq]

beautiful

[@humanityandloves]

hi from australia your fantastic

[@susanatkins6364]

Love your teachings thank you

[@carlap480]

It's amazing, I have learn so mach in your videos. Thank you for cher your beautiful and tranquille method. 🇵🇹😘😍

[@bunnymanmoe8819]

I don't even ride horses nor train them but I must say this some good shit

[@debzyj376]

Great lesson....thank you.

[@lisafraser7446]

Agree again, that's how I work with my horse. It's a beautiful thing when they choose to be with you because they want too not because they have too ❤️

[@rodolflinner4201]

Hi

[@DonnieDarko727]

Great job

[@dianaorum350]

What if your horses look around at everything and and spook a lot? Both of my mares and kinda flighty... I live close to a busy road and don't want them getting hit. Lots of animals have been killed on my road and I would never forgive myself if something happened to my girls! I love the idea of no halter, but would rather play it safe. What should I do?

[@hoofhearted3035]

Could you show how to start this on a horse that's not trained to stand? Thank you

[@mairwright2806]

This is so lovely. I have tried this with my Shetland pony and she is not responding at all !

[@lunalocks5605]

Amazing

[@fernlintner65]

So how do you teach them when they don’t stand still ...even when tied?

[@kellieforbes1472]

Oh how I wish I had practiced this back in March of 2021. I found out the hard way how much damage a horse can do to a hand in a split second. I lost half of my thumb and 4 months later and my hand is still not functional. It's taken seven surgeries and I likely won't regain full function. :-(

[@WestCoastSi]

Just out of curiosity why do you stick your hand and arm in a horse's mouth?

[@elisabethplaner8891]

One question: what will be, if there are other horses around you? My mare is in an openstall....And what will be, if you do this on pasture? I think I have to separate her?

[@rodolflinner4201]

Hi mia nice video i have a question how i can that my female horse is pregnant i mate here from 4 months

[@Khoyal]

so what about in a boarding facility? I don't think places would allow this being around other horses? Are you just saying do this only in a closed space without other horses and people ? :) thank you

[@galinasandorova5046]

I taught my mare to stand free while I brush her because I was lazy to use a rope halter and tie her every time...

[@cheryldes104]

Wow

[@vittaskinbjerg2961]

❤️💯❤️

[@gerrycoleman7290]

A horse can easily learn that being tied is a time to relax. 'Tie time' is very important for a horse when done correctly.

[@Michele-W.]

👌👌👌

[@lesliejacobs1439]

Helpful that you are on sand..dirt and not grass..

[@buddette3308]

Please watch Rick Gore's evaluation of you. His channel Think like a Horse will enlightened you.

[@richardjones4080]

I thought chewing was a stress cue?

[@shewolfninja]

more often than not it shows a sign of acceptance. depends on the situation, if they are in a threatening sitautation for example, they will chew/lick to show submissiveness so the "threat" goes away. this isnt a threatening environment in any way so she is accepting the instruction :) my youngster chews/licks to show the older horses he will do as his told.

[@richardjones4080]

@@shewolfninja so it's a bit more complicated than I thought

[@richardjones4080]

Absolutely spectacular animal fresian?

[@DonnieDarko727]

No. Relaxation

[@mdee860]

A lick & a chew most often signifies relaxation & can also show a release of stress.

[@alerey4363]

I watched up to the point when she stands at the back of the horse; one of these days she'll find out how wrong she is, I just hope her stupidity hurts her but wont kill her

[@aileen694]

Hello Juan, I have to say, I found your comment toward Mia very hostile. One can certainly disagree without being insulting and so personal about it! I've watched many of Mia's videos and she has often cautioned viewers against attempting her techniques that are risky with an untrained horse. She is clearly strongly bonded with this horse. I think Mia was demonstrating a future goal of mutual trust between horse and human. And I find her training style both respectful and effective. :)

[@shawnmurray9964]

Juan, why in the world would you wish harm on another? Is disagreeing with you so monumental that harm should come? Please, get over yourself. The need to dominate & control will not serve you well. It projects your insecurity with the world, not strength, like you think.

[@elenaklasing6266]

An old cowboy told me that there are two places to stand at a horse’s hind end: very close or very far away. The space in between is the kill zone.