Off Track Thoroughbred First Ride. Bit his owner Part 1

[@squeezebox7458]

Tim, you are amazing! You don't miss a thing. Noticing that tooth was impressive. I don't think anything gets by you!

[@coachswan1]

I learn something new and useful each time you put out a video. Thank you!

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

I was looking at a retiring race horse. She is three but seventeen hand. Do you have concerns with a horse so large so young. I worry that the growth is too quick

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

I've restarted a lot of off track TB's, probably more than 100. A generalization is long track racers restart easier than short track racers, the quality of the training they had at the track makes a big difference, if they left the track sound they usually stay sound.

[@horsez4eva18]

Out of curiosity, how come you use rope halters? I have always been around leather or the nylon halters. Wondering the pros and cons of having a rope halter on

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Rope halters are a much better tool when working with horses. They work better than nylon halters for horses that don't lead well and they are a great way to ride a horse that doesn't know how to follow pressure or has mouth problems. With a rope halter I can control hor much pressure I put on the horse and put soft mild pressure or harder more concentrated pressure if needed. With a nylon halter you really have very little control of the amount or location of pressure.

[@horsez4eva18]

@@timandersonhorsetraining I see! Thanks for explaining it all to me.

[@shadowdancer1412]

He seems to be somewhat unwilling to work with you. Maybe he’s scared or has pain. Looking forward to part 2.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Yes that carries through to part 2 which will be out tomorrow. I'm thinking the unwilling is tied to the biting his owner. Since I recorded this video I have pushed him harder and I'm working on that unwillingness.

[@shadowdancer1412]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Is this the kind of behavior that results from poor/incorrect handling? Love your videos, btw; and thank you for your response. ❤️

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Yes it can be caused from that, another possibility is he was pushed too hard too quickly and he was mentally overwhelmed.

[@shadowdancer1412]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Thank you! Wish I had your insight and calm, gentle no nonsense approach to horses. Thank you for improving the life of horses everywhere, even here in SD!😁❤️

[@Ashestoashespetcrematory]

Always enjoy your videos. Thank u for sharing your knowledge

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Might be in pain? Maybe just lacks training. Looking forward to how you work to discourage the biting.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Yes it could be. He hasn't acted like he wanted to bite me today so I haven't decided how I'm goung to address it.

[@vickiwojtowicz7391]

What type of bit do you recommend when starting a two year old?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

The first couple rides are with a halter then when they understand the pressure of the halter I transfer them to a snaffle bit. I have a way of doing that transition riding in both the halter and snaffle at the same time.