He is back to be started this time.

[@gaileverett]

I don't think watch long lining is boring at all. I'm just a rider, but was taught a little bit of it and I KNOW how easy it is to get in trouble. It takes a lot of skill to handle those two lines and not get your own foot caught up, let the horse get away from you, or just confuse the h*** out of the poor horse. If I'd been in your place when this colt got himself tangled up, it would have been next week before it got sorted out. Very impressive!

[@kajinsautumn9833]

I was thinking the same! My stomach tightened up a couple times! lol

[@Parula06]

Knot! (the homonym). He's a gorgeous animal, a beautiful head and kind face.

[@sabbyd1832]

And bred or bread 😊

[@elinorb100]

Like that he stops for your help when he gets tangled

[@LynnStevens-qo7tb]

Your videos are never boring. Shows us the little details has the biggest impact in training. Thank you

[@petfried]

Loved watching this session. Not boring at all! Great learning watching someone who's so proficient at it! When Ace got himself double-tangled in the lines it was impressive to watch how Tim gently guided him untangle himself without panicking. Also love Tim's comments on what's going on and sharing the horse's backstory. And your calm and positive attitude towards your 'trainees'❤

[@laurenamrhein6601]

Bob seems to like keeping an eye on his students!

[@melindaharrington7588]

😂😂😂 !!! Nice one 😆 👌 !!!

[@jenniferthomson8988]

Lovely seeing you can basically pick up where you left off. That starting foundation makes all the difference.

[@donnac.1609]

Ace has had time off from being asked to do specific things, but he did not forget. His saying no will definitely improve once Bob starts teaching him again about the rules of ponying!! Great that you got him back and that you taught him so much. Will be interesting to watch his brain click into truly listening!!

[@kellylee5235]

Not boring at all!! Amazing to watch and also very appreciative of the skill ground driving takes. Lots of practice! Thank you.

[@toriwolf5978]

I love watching you work with the green horses your so amazing with them❤

[@aileen694]

Lovely Ace! Perfect white diamond face on all black or chocolate dark bay? With a Haflinger dam he may not grow too much taller. He's definitely improving well! "knot, not" 😁

[@careycroft8648]

Very interesting watching this 3 year old figure things out. As you drive him.

[@Sine-gl9ly]

Poor Bob has had a name change! BUG indeed! He's a pretty one - and nicely accepting of _most_ 'stuff', while remaining alert and interested in his surroundings, and not panicy even if he does react a bit too much at times . I would say he's fairly mentally mature for a 3yo who's done nothing for quite some time.

[@peterneilsen6249]

Good morning guys, not boreing ifor me it show what has to be done to break a hose, Thank you Tim and Melinda for video.😄

[@fleetskipper1810]

Long lining is never ever boring, especially with your running commentary. You can almost see his brain turning over, figuring it out. So so interesting.

[@EvaCzarnojanczyk]

I remember Ace. Looking forward to seeing his progress!

[@AM-yt6oz]

I like that you don’t edit out all the little parts that don’t go perfect.

[@annaingram2429]

I really like Ace. Good mind and willing.

[@rhondab9792]

Not bad for first review lesson. I bet he will be much better after his overnight soak. He's a pretty fella.

[@jbest1802]

Knot bored by the driving or lunging. I keep comparing what you do to what I saw as a kid across from a buggy racing stable. Almost 50 years ago now but the similarities and differences are fascinating.

[@debbieherring2644]

Wonderful video! You are awesome with your patience and expertise with the horses you’re training! God bless❤️

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

You do a good training the horses tim He does a good job with the horses. Have a nice day. Do i see Bob out there

[@blanca2301]

This fascinates me!! Not boring at all! it reminds me to be more patient and to have quieter aids when I’m riding. You’re a great teacher!! Thank you!

[@Loralarify]

Nice horse! A lot to learn here. I appreciate the patience and love that you use to handle horses with so much.❤

[@Gingerwalker.]

I like seeing the ground driving part. It shows how you stay steady and let the horse think for themselves while they are looking to you for leadership. Which is very valuable. I also am working on learning to do this because my Moriesian mare used to drive and I would love to do that with her at some point. I have to say that he is a beautiful little horse. A solid black horse with a star is my absolute favorite.

[@andreahill1543]

There is no better sound than a horse taking a bit. Thank you for your videos, I have learned so much!

[@allic8571]

Now is knot the thyme (i added my own). Nice video!

[@googlamonster5086]

Knot. As is "I'm a frayed knot."

[@MadddyDawn]

I appreciate you explaining things because it makes sense if he’s trail riding and gets tangled up he’ll know to think and not panic. That makes a safe horse.

[@mrsbobbinlacer]

That was fascinating. I would love to learn that one. I think the horse is smarter than I am. Thank you. I could watch that all day.

[@1man2many]

Line driving not boring, it shows what horse is/not thinking, responding, reacting to. I think it is interesting. He seemed very anxious/worried at start. of lunge line

[@terrygardner7092]

Thanks for all you do buddy. I knew nothing about horses. Really informative.

[@popsworkbench4364]

We know what Robert is going to get to do.

[@kilroygirl7347]

I think Ace is going to catch on quickly. Having Bob pony him is going to be great. I admit I held my breath when Ace got tangled up and began stumbling! Not/Knot 🙂

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Getting wrapped up like that is just an opportunity to teach him something that will be useful later.

[@kathleenredick275]

He's a pretty one. Looks a little camped under in front, but not bad. Looks like he's in good shape!

[@joannecava2418]

Ove your videos =. I learn so. Much by watching you

[@stepheniecrutchfield5099]

He's a smart horse!!

[@kimtyndall876]

The video was full of info. Im starting a 2yr old so I listen to everything you say there is never to much.

[@jenniferthomson8988]

Thanks

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Thank you.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Wht a great first lesson!

[@EdithChupp]

I caught one. This is knot the time.

[@brianbouglas8985]

Beautiful horse

[@ridingmom700]

He does knot seem to be overly concerned with saddling. 😉

[@dianemanson7756]

I believe he wants to please you, but in his anxiety he over does it. He's a beautiful horse.

[@maggiemartin8530]

knot!

[@hhlagen]

Great video! Thank so much.

[@juliehmidmo]

KNOT. I really don't see much haflinger influence in his build? Any idea what breed the stud was? What a nice young horse. With that face marking and his color he reminds me of black beauty from an old movie I have. The first day back to work or school after time off is always difficult. Horses are not much different.

[@cherylharless281]

I didn't think it was a homophone, but rather a "typo". And I'm just wondering if anyone other than me finds theirself clucking to the horse on the screen? 😂

[@Nutmeg142]

He looks like a miniature version of my TWH. I wonder if as he matures he’ll get stouter since Halflingers are so stout. We have one at our barn and he is definitely built.

[@1man2many]

I can't help but be curious. Would you consider a video of you handing off the newly 'trained' horse with instruction to the horse Owner/ if Owner agrees, of course. Something to think about maybe for 2024.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

This is naught the time to be knotty.

[@valerieboyce7644]

Knot (not) 😊

[@catherinedemick1103]

Love this video

[@carolynstewart8465]

Soo. ....who's your daddy Ace? You were momma's little dividend😂 lucky family!

[@fleetskipper1810]

I’ve been trying to guess the breed of his sire, too. Hard to tell.

[@normajanderson7304]

Not boring at all (very interesting!)

[@rhondab9792]

HaHaHa Just noticed someone, Bob?, looking at him when first got himself all tangled up : oooo a rodeo!

[@payntpot7623]

It has always amazed me that traditionally, much of the americas broke horses in without long reining (or ground driving or long lining or whatever you want to call it). Coming from an English background, it seems only natural to long rein first. A horse would not be ready to ride without doing so first. Why the rush to pressure cook animals? To me, if they understand each step, you can move on to the next in no time and they are much more understanding and forgiving of what you ask of them in the long run. I think long reining feels worse than it looks. I know I always feel I must look a treat with arms waving in the air and reins in all directions, but watching it is not so bad! I think an old Sylvia Stanier book I read long ago suggested having the outside rein through the stirrup or turret and the inside rein free, but you can only go one direction that way, then stop and swap over. I have used it to get horses familiar with the outside rein prior using it for changes of direction. Another thing I have seen done is both reins through turrets/stirrups, and a loose lunge rein so you can drop the reins if in difficulty and circle the horse. I sometimes hook the outside rein behind the turret of an old gig saddle and can flick it off to change direction. That comes once steering is established.

[@Nutmeg142]

Every horse I know has been long lined before they’ve been broke. I’m getting ready to work on my filly now as a matter of fact. The English (riding not culture) side here does it a lot than maybe the Western?

[@lydiagould3090]

So is a homophone a word that sounds like another word but spelled differently?. I'm trying to work it out for myself 🤔

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Yes. Not and Knot

[@lindaj5492]

Rein, reign, rain. 😊

[@lydiagould3090]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Thankyou!

[@georgiascott5779]

Question:, ‘lines are not hooked to the bit’ even though it looks so. Did you go through the bit rings and clip the rope halter?

[@kathleenredick275]

Different board. 😂

[@sodawild]

Knot!

[@ilghad]

Knot - not 😂

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Any idea what breed was the stud? Looks a little Thoroughbred or Tennessee Walker? Nice looking horse!

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

We don't know.

[@marywigginton8862]

I notice there is no back cinch. Why or why not?

[@mamad3170]

Knot😆

[@Nell0111]

knot= not

[@samfelix-]

Does Mouse have a story?

[@marilyndavidson1439]

LOL knot

[@catherinedoherty2025]

Nothing you do is boring to watch! He’s trying but memory has faded since last with you. He’s keeps seeing his buddies who are intrigued at the fence. They made me 😆 laugh.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

He only looks like a baby body because he is bred to be small.

[@lindaj5492]

He seems to quite a fast learner; just reactive because still young, maybe?

[@barbaratardy9788]

A lot of go, not enough no (know).

[@zachansen8293]

4:50 you often say that you can't stop until the saddle is tight enough to not fall off.. is that because if it gets wrapped around their legs that they can get seriously hurt?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Because it will rotate around to under its belly.

[@zachansen8293]

@@timandersonhorsetraining On its own that doesn't sound that bad. What happens if it rotates around to his belly?

[@rebeccarafi]

Moon landing gone awry real fast.

[@rebeccarafi]

He's a fine young fellow. Being uncertain and a tad spooky is forgivable. He'll learn and make it all up when he gains confidence.

[@kathleenredick275]

​@@rebeccarafiGreat explanation! It gave me a good laugh.

[@KK-mm8ms]

I might be the worst long liner in the history of the world.

[@barbarawitt9989]

Knot and not

[@deepcover9894]

He still doesn't look mature enough for a lot of work. He still has a baby body.

[@harleyb.birdwhisperer]

Naught knot, not.

[@alaskaforgetmenot]

knot

[@yvonnezienta6609]

Knot the time …. Homophone

[@lauraharrison9893]

You are too big for this horse

[@wendyritter7149]

Welcome back Ace, this was really good to watch and see where he is going on from now, Looking forward to seeing his ongoing training.🦘🐎