This restart is going to be tough

[@sparkycalico1698]

I've bought and watched and followed a lot of trainers. YOU, sir, with your candid, real time videos are the most helpful that I've ever seen.

[@cadetcadet1814]

You’ve quickly become one of my go-to guys to learn from. I appreciate that you show the good and bad, when most trainer only post the perfectly mannered examples. Keep up the good work sir!

[@hhlagen]

Yes - thank you!

[@patriciacurrie3056]

You are a special person to have the patience with her like you do. No doubt you are the one who can turn her into a wonderful horse. I hope your wife is still improving.

[@juliehmidmo]

While I don't wish anyone ( even a professional like you) to encounter a really difficult horse, I do thank you for sharing with us so we can learn how to deal with our own difficult horses correctly-- when we happen to get one. You can see how her eye has softened at the end of your session. I look forward to her progression.

[@wendyandersen8241]

I really love the patience you show with this horse. You are on the right path for sure.

[@debtompkins5363]

I have to differ on one point, if she had been well broke sitting idle for months or years shouldn't make any difference. A horse that has to be worked regularly to be usable isn't really trained. also the stilted way she moves makes me wonder what other issue there might be

[@evelynwaugh4053]

That depends. A 12 year old that had had 10 years of very regular use would probably be fine after a layoff if worked a bit before riding. But many people really don't ride much, so their horses don't have much experience and are still fairly green. That sometimes happens when people have multiple horses or some other life situation that kept them from riding much.

[@Lynn-uz2ms]

Love your patience and your way of going back to work to start over to accomplish the task love your video ❤😊lynn75

[@teresabaker5948]

She's in good hands now

[@wendylabonte9330]

You got that right​@@teresabaker5948

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

No, some horses can unravel when left idle. Horses are maintenance on hooves.

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

Your videos remind us regularly that horses are NOT just big dogs.

[@DoubleDogDare54]

Princess obviously enjoyed being a pasture ornament and never missed a meal judging by the size of her. Once they get a break like that they object to being told what to do and when to do it.

[@dawnaustin4556]

Yes and no. She isn't partnering up. She has lost trust in humans. Also, she looks like she's walking on eggshells.

[@1jazzyphae]

Not really. I can go over a year without riding without saddling and still get my boy saddled up and go for a ride. Sometimes he has issues with the mounting block which we're currently working on but he never is rude to me or bossy. He's an ottb 🤣

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Not necessarily, my TB mare did nothing for a year and it was as though she had been worked the day before.

[@fyraflyaim1990]

Probably had something scary happened in the pasture...

[@barbaracollins3925]

This guy doesn't know how to train a horse. You should always get to know it by walking, talking & loving on them so they will trust you. And you should never hit one. I wouldn't let this guy near my horses. Horses don't forget, espedially if they have been mistreated. He needs a few,lessons himself. I feel sorry for the horse.

[@4hoofs4ever007]

She needs a lot of retraining. Must have got used to doing what she wants. I think this happens with alot of people and their horses. This will make a great video series. Looking forward to seeing more of her. Thanx, Tim. 👍

[@MrJrFish]

100% this! My horse is 8/10 as pasture sour as this just b/c I haven't had the time to spend with him. All of these bad behaviors and trying to get a quiet, still horse is what most of us amateur weekend riders struggle with. This whole video was full of useful information just due to the poor habits the horse has developed, which are not uncommon.

[@reganeckert2161]

Love how patient you are with her, great technique

[@natalieraikadroka]

I'm a new horse owner, and 2 of my horses are green. No training, nothing. Watching your videos gives me Hope that I'll be okay. ❤

[@kimkolbet6644]

Watch Free Spirit Equestrian to receive the best advice and training of new horses. Shae is excellent, patient; and provides great training details.

[@annmeacham5643]

Green + green = black and blue. Good luck!🍀🍀🍀

[@krisslewis2367]

Invest in a good trainer; it's cheaper than a trip to the ER.

[@aliveandwell2078]

We’re in the same boat. We bought a new horse to us that is a 15 yr old spotted saddle gelding. He’s a sweet boy but a bit skid ish. My wife has ridden him once before and was bucked off on her last ride early in the ride. He’s Buddy sour and needs some work to be a safe trail horse for sure

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

You are so patient! Great lessons to learn from you!

[@souldimitriou9480]

Class act buddy , showing a real live problem rather than… here’s one I prepared earlier ! Great job , thanks

[@jordanwhite5470]

Really appreciate you showing us working with a truly difficult horse, and looking forward to your progress.

[@mariagillinson8527]

I love love that your calm with her even when she spooked.

[@joadams1890]

Love the looks of this mare. Big, halter mare. I enjoy watching her eyes and ears, she is not loving this. Fun to watch you work her.

[@pjk1714]

Koda will work out with your skill. Not thinking a horse you can just stable and pleasure ride without losing all your efforts. She needs a job to engage. Look forward to the updates. Be safe and hope your wife is improving every day.🌼

[@Loralarify]

This is a really pretty horse. I don’t have the pleasure of having a horse anymore & I sure do miss having one. Wish I would have had this instruction and expertise when I had my horse! Way back in 1974/75

[@kerrypickens8594]

Not all horses are like that. Some of them retain their training and others go back to zero very quickly

[@jolenejolene95]

Just bought boat bumpers cause of your training. I’ve started using it on my youngest to get him prepared to be under saddle. Very useful!

[@flyingoneranch]

Is those to deaden the sides were your spurs go lol

[@jolenejolene95]

@@flyingoneranch I guess if you have really short legs and ride like a scarecrow it’s possible lol but no, helps to get them used to things bumping all around their sides

[@lindachicette8354]

So patient well done

[@davidmiller327]

Thank you for making this video. knowing a horses movements learning their body language is very important with horses and any animal. You are very good at what you do sir.

[@kajinsautumn9833]

That is exactly what my 23 yrs. old TW gelding does at the mounting block. Keeps moving his butt over when I try to get my foot in the stirrup. He KNOWS how to stand at the block! So I have to get down, make him lunge around me, change directions for a couple minutes, line him up again and sometimes he's good and other times I have to do this 3 times! I have had him almost 10 yrs. and he still does this! Once in a while, he'll stand perfect and when I mount up, I always make him stand for about 5 mins. before walking off. I don't lose my temper, but it sure is frustrating!!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Great job , you want to make the mounting block where they get to rest and relax so you'll get there if you keep doing it ! I love TWH ❤

[@marylynnblack9258]

Thank you for all your videos ! They have helped me learn tot be a better horsewoman ! I appreciate your patience with the horses because few people realize how important that is in doing it right.

[@n.weath7653]

I have worked with one just like this had so much work thrown at him . PSSM all over it . Stay safe , hope she doesn’t hurt someone .

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

She is turning out nice

[@Sunshine1922z]

Beautiful horse!

[@Cattywampus46]

Good video. Thank you for showing viewers how you handle a problem like this, starting from really bad to so much improved, just within minutes.

[@lao1634]

I love the boat bumpers stimulating legs very cool idea

[@lauramoy9940]

Love your videos Tim. I hope your wife is improving. I set a prayer for her. The rider has to insist that the horse do what is expected in order to establish leadership & for the horse to feel safe. Whatever it takes to establish leadership.

[@Goofygoose494]

Mare with some sas... really like her quality. A thinker and trier. Great the owners have asked for pro to restart. Or the problems will escalate. And fact you have respect for work previously done. Love the matter of fact way you go about. You work with where the horse at not a set "today must do this and achieve" THANK YOU

[@SAR-f4o]

I appreciate that you cinch up the girth in stages which I am sure the animal appreciates, as well.

[@bonniemott9119]

Enjoyed watching this so much brings back memories from my youth thank you.

[@bitbybitfarmseast3085]

Thanks for a real world video. Getting on the mare that day would have been the next verse in Dumb Ways to Die! Remained disrespectful, clamped her tail the whole time on the line, knew exactly what she was doing at the mounting block. She was not afraid of anything. Definitely not an amateur horse. Glad she is in your hands.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

Wow she is a tough one ! She is not afraid of some confrontation (holding her ground despite the whip).

[@kimkolbet6644]

Some say that to start a horse; the lunging should be first performed without the saddle. Once the horse is paying attention to the trainer; it is then to add the blanket; lunge, then add the saddle. Therefore I have a question. Why did you make the decision to place the saddle on the horse first, then perform the lunges? Does either method make any difference (one better than the other or training time, etc.) in the horse’s performance that a person is attempting to a a achieve?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

This horse is past that stage.

[@kimkolbet6644]

@@timandersonhorsetraining got it! Thank you.👍🏻🙂

[@hollyStarr_28]

Havent read all the comments, whats going on with her hind end?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Nothing.

[@meycoe]

I know you say beauty can be a detriment but whooo is she sweet! She's worth all the time in the world to get her right. NICE JOB!

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

She never going to be as good as one that started out wanting to please. I'd rather a plain sorrel that likes his job.

[@angeloddrev]

She is gorgeous, but it was obvious in the video that he doesn't really like her and doesn't appreciate her. The poor horse seems to be in pain in the back there.

[@payntpot7623]

@@timandersonhorsetraining To paraphrase Surtees and Jorrocks ....Handsome is as Handsome does. If they don't perform, it does not matter how pretty they are.

[@poppycrust6871]

Is it because she is beefy and not moved much in pasture she looks stiff in her back legs?

[@barbarajarrett3185]

Is it just me? She looks a little stiff in her back end/hips when she's moving.

[@mom-ys9sb]

Thank you for a really interesting workout with Kota. I'm going to keep watching what happens...

[@idellbrown1825]

Don't know who's bloodline these mares come from and come to you for a warmup, but whatever ranch they come from have the most gorgeous and stunning quarter horses I've seen in many years. Mare's look like stallion's, just need good tune ups and solid attention. You're wonderful with these horses and your knowledge is a treasure.❤

[@robinsaba3888]

She’s a gorgeous horse🤩

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Good and sympathetic training.

[@guylancaster2055]

A master class in horsemanship….. It is like a bull fight.

[@anbar3729]

Thabk you for explaining that changing gaits and disengaging the hindquarters can set the horse up for failure if it hasnt developed the muscle or skill. I had tried to explain that so many time but it was never as clear as yours

[@Jan-k1c]

What an amazing arena… lovely mare

[@kimdavis2508]

Damn good lookin horse! She’s in good hands with Tim tho.

[@luhoffma8836]

Fascinating training and much patience.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I love how the other horses stand outside the arena to watch! The observers.

[@donnac.1609]

Fighting with a horse over a spoiled or misunderstood action does more damage. You cannot win. They remember.....Very nice mare that has acquired some bad habits! She just plants her feet......at the mounting block she decided she does not want to be ridden! She is definitely putting herself in charge! She is gonna be nice after she learns that is not acceptable! Horses learn bad behavior soooo quickly.....and a lot of work to get them to think differently! She is a challenge!

[@dawnaustin4556]

Well, What is called into question is brokenness. I understand the guy who trained her is knowledgeable. Maybe he rushed her thru.

[@the_blu_gypsy]

I truly appreciate this video, very interesting. I watched it 3 times.

[@szamanwlkp]

Excellent approach and skills. Thank you ❤

[@SAR-f4o]

That is a clever idea with the boat bumpers.

[@joycemcpherson9263]

She is gorgeous!!

[@Teaally1913]

Love your patience

[@melissahilbrand]

Bet she’s been pinched by a saddle before. She’s hard to fit with those withers and short back. Even if yours isn’t, she will do that. I use a mounting block too and they CAN do that to avoid pain if they associate you with the saddle pinching. Or they can do it cause they don’t wanna work. Lol. We will see when you eventually get her broke to the block.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Her back is pretty typical

[@melissahilbrand]

@@timandersonhorsetraining maybe it’s just the video angle!

[@chriseggleston7573]

Sore in hind?

[@marilynbowe650]

I agree. Not a free mover. Unnaturally stiff.

[@deana8202]

The background in that barn is beautiful. Looks like a curtain.

[@mrshorsegirl]

Just wondering.. has anyone checked to see if she is sound and doesn’t have any health issues? She seems to be short stepping in the back like her stifles could be bothering her ? Her back ?

[@KK-mm8ms]

Cool mare! You'll get her right in no time!

[@wjm9987]

Wow! Great work Watching with great interest! Looks like she needed a kind but firm attitude adjustment.

[@sassy6292]

Tim, is this mare muscle bound? She doesn’t look like she’s over weight but she is looking like a horse that has been physically prepared for the halter class. I know some of the halter bred horses can be naturally over muscled so is that the case? If she is being prepared for halter classes then how are they putting the muscle on if she can’t be ridden or lunged?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

She's big but she is not muscled but it's not fat on top of fat either. She is just a big classic type bulldog quarter horse. They used to all look like this.

[@jewelsluv67]

Pause the video at 29:06 and tell me that the white down her face doesn't look like a white saber tooth tiger or just a white female lion or cat even , the whole body an tail wrapped around the nose so cool !

[@GloryDaze73]

I definitely see that ! Yes! 😊

[@reallydarlings-se2xf]

No way to force a horse to do anything. Working her down until she decides that it's best to stand quietly, it's best to just go past scary objects, etc..appears indicated here. She's clearly been treating her current owner like a substitute teacher-no respect, just standing there ignoring him. Owners are likely not experienced enough, they inadvertently let her get away with things, she scared them by behaving in ways that felt unsafe to them, and they turned her out. She has many sweaty miles ahead of her before this is straightened out. Hats off to you, sir, for agreeing to tackle this big, bossy, spoiled mare. She'll need a new owner who won't undo all that you'll have to do to get her straight. She's dangerous at this point.

[@AdventureHorseRidinginNYS]

I am always terrified to get on a horse I don't know so kudos to you.

[@joycemcpherson9263]

Anyone else think she takes small hind quarter steps?

[@dawnaustin4556]

Can't wait to see her progress. I hope she didn't injure herself out in pasture. She's way too unfocused for me. Odd for such a well broke horse.

[@californiadreaming567]

I wonder if she went back to her first trainer she would say - oh yea I remember because she remembered the trainer. Fabulous to watch you even though I don’t ride or own horses

[@Wendy-bd9zu]

Strange reaction, is that fight or freeze the standing still?

[@nancynancy8986]

That is a nice qh. Great job, most trainers use other methods, that's excellent training.,better than most.

[@lydiagould3090]

She reacts like a horse that hasn't been started. Do you think they missed out some steps in her 1st start?

[@Alex-horsman]

Where we can see next video with this horse??? And how this horse progressing?? Thanks.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

I did a couple videos of her. She got better but I never did trust her. She went home.

[@payntpot7623]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Hope they did not breed from her. Too many good mares around to breed from something like this.

[@thefgh166]

have you worked with a very pushy bossy Belgium??

[@reginaharris-burbank683]

I enjoy your videos Tim.

[@Rosebud65]

I’m an owner who created a horse just like this. Looking back it was the little things that I either didn’t notice or let slide. Eventually I had horse that would kick out, buck, and spin the second I sat in the saddle. Her whole body tensed up such that I felt as though it was sitting on a ticking time bomb. On the lunge, like this mare, she was obstinate when asked to change reins. Defiant is the word that comes to mind. When I’d insist, she’d turn around and barrel kick. It was awful. Deep down, as terrifying as it was, I knew that since I was the one who messed it up, I had to be the one to fix it. I started with ground work (without the bumpers (love this idea)) similar to this, among other exercises I had in my tool box but never had any real (life threatening!) reason to use. I eventually moved on to getting on her back with a helper from the ground. The first few times felt slightly better than it had been in the past. Her biggest threats came from her not wanting me to touch her with my legs. Keeping the leg on regardless of her behavior (really scary at times ) and releasing when she walked forward was key. I had a helper on the ground with a lung whip to assist when she really planted her feet. Fortunately all of this is behind me now. What I see in this mare in the video is a really sweet horse. I’m looking forward to watching how she comes along. I have a feeling there’s going to be a happy ending!

[@LisaSpounias]

My horse was treated and recovered from ulcers is still very reactive to the saddle cinching process. How to determine if I am dealing with his anxiety to the past pain or an attitude avoid the work. Once saddled (very carefully ) He is a nice riding horse. Ive owned and ridden him for 10 years..I really need to get past this problem..

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

That is common after treating ulcers. He remembers it hurting and is expecting it to hurt again. Just keep doing it slowly and his confidence will come back.

[@CarolMay-o7o]

what are the bags your using on her sides

[@krystaldaniels7940]

I sure wish I could afford to pay someone to come work with my horses to get them back into riding shape! I’ve got one mare in particular that made me nervous charging at me with her crazy blue eye and I can’t quite shake that anxiety😢

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Some reason she wasn't ridden for 2 years...maybe she scared someone with her reactions? Not safe to ride.

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

The owner had an injury and surgery not horse related.

[@slunt3123]

We often attribute lack of training for problems, when the horse is actually telling us something hurts. This horse reacts as if she felt pain when full weight torqued the saddle during mounting. Her withers may be out of alignment, or the saddle doesn’t fit her correctly.

[@debmeade2631]

WOW...That mare looks just like my mare. I wonder what her breeding is. My mare has C.L. Buckley breeding. Tim, are you familiar with C.L. Buckley?

[@terriharris8296]

I can't believe you didn't do more groundwork and desensitization before attempting to mount the horse. Clearly an accident waiting to happen! Set her up to do the right thing and reward her for doing it rather than letting her do the wrong thing and punishing her. Good luck; stay safe!

[@honesttraitorbear3527]

What are they feeding that horse? I need to feed mine whatever it is. I have a young quarter horse I'd like to see as stocky and muscled up

[@jeffkramer3029]

Unfortunately, you have to breed that muscle on.

[@melissahilbrand]

She’s exactly like the mare I sold as a recip a few months ago. However, I spent a year riding her, running barrels, everything great then one random day, she came undone and went right back to this. I can’t afford to get hurt and the second time she buried her nose in the dirt on me, I decided it’s best for her to carry high dollar babies and just live her life then try to kill me again. You would think her and this mare were the same horse.

[@shereebee5768]

Have u had a horse chiro out to check her spine out. That was my horses issue.

[@melissahilbrand]

Yes. Chiro, vet, farrier. Everything was checked.

[@francesn33]

She is a beauty and spoiled

[@CarolMay-o7o]

what are the bags you use on her sides?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Boat bumpers.

[@christinecolebychrissy]

If her initial training was solid, kinda makes you wonder what happened with her owners and why she was put out to pasture for 2 years

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

That was my thinking too.

[@SimoneKollo]

Cool video! Thank you! What's her pedigree?

[@ddjackson04]

Built like a Weiscamp horse

[@rutherose23]

What do you think of someone who just leaves their 18 month old filly out in the field with no training at all- doesn’t that make it harder later if there is no groundwork? The horse already is pushy and wants her own way. Owner does not plan on training her until she is 3. I think she should be doing groundwork now. Your thoughts?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

I halter break mine at weaning then I turn them out and other than handling for maintenance I don't do anything with them until I start them. They could be a little more work to start but make better horses in the end.

[@danlindeke2561]

Do you teach horse there name so you can use that to get there attenion?

[@Abrojo2005]

Ich finde, sie läuft im Galopp auf der Hinterhand steif oder klemmig. Bilde ich mir das nur ein? Wurde sie untersucht?

[@sylviapanetta1197]

Jan. 24, 2024 This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. I'm very concerned about your health and your being out of breath. I am hoping you are getting medical care from a pulmonologist. I admire your patience with the horse.

[@reginaharris-burbank683]

I read the comments why cant people . Horse people leave this man alone and not criticize ,just dont watch. Look at yourself.

[@GloryDaze73]

I think there is some discord in the horse community...which is understandable. We are at a pivotal point of human awareness and people are understanding that the way we treat horses are absolutely disgusting and our methods are vile. We strive to break horses and we want to own their souls and expect their loyalty....yet, we don't know the foundation of trust and ethics.

[@boatman222345]

It may seem like just semantics but I don't like a trainer to describe a trained horse as "broke." That terms dates back to the days when cowboys used force to subdue a horse and often wound up either breaking the horse's spirit or else antagonizing the horse to the point where fighting back was a more common response than cooperating. I don't think this trainer employs that sort of approach but I'd still feel better if instead of calling a trained horse as being "broke" he described the horse as being in need of some "fixing."

[@cadetcadet1814]

What size boat bumper did you use?

[@blondeenotsomuch]

She looks a bit chonky, is she a halter horse? She has a lot of width in her chest, unlike Hank or Bob. She is built alot like the quarter horses i was around 4-5 decades ago.

[@christinao8877]

I heard the rider should weight 20% of the total weight of the horse. Is that true?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

There are many other variables to consider.

[@williampickett3938]

This was good for me to see Thanks ☺️

[@horsepoorwilson]

does she think that she is being rewarded when she moves from the mounting block and thus you don't get on her? just curious.

[@victoriahinchcliff6396]

She looks a little stiff in her rear end

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Yes I would expect that.

[@hollyStarr_28]

​@timandersonhorsetraining can you please elaborate? Do you expect that because she's been out of work? Or has she been stalled without much movement?

[@payntpot7623]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Why would you expect that, please? After a lifetime of stock horses (not American), I would not expect to see one that stiff in the hind end, even after 10 years in the paddock. Do you say that because of her conformation? I do hope no one ever breeds from this mare. Plenty of more worthy horses to breed from, that will just pick up where they leave off after 4-5 years off.

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

Beautiful horse. I noticed she is very thick in the rear end. Is that the breed characteristics?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

Bloodline characteristic.

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

@Tim Anderson Ranch and Horse Training Thank you. Dont know much about horses, but dogs I do. May I ask what breed she is?

[@timandersonhorsetraining]

She is a halter bred quarter horse.

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

@@timandersonhorsetraining Thank you.