Training small problem pony: When Horses Choose by Mia Lykke Nielsen

[@longbowshooter5291]

I don't understand why this has so many dislikes, she did a great job with that horse.

[@taxiuniversum]

Probably jealousy of all the sociopath imbeciles who are trying to terrorize their horses into submission.

[@anonymoose116]

Because EVERYONE fancies themselves a horse trainer, thats why. EVERYONE thinks shes wrong, and they can do it better. Ultimately, the mare is now easily handled and a physical trauma has been acknowledged. She came out of it with less fear and more confidence. Clearly, this trainer did a good job. You dont get that result with botched training.

[@frankzappamade]

probably some people are obsessing over the "wip" if I had to guess.... but I don't see the truble either. I've seen some interesting details

[@anonymoose116]

@@frankzappamade yeah...Ive had people argue with me and accuse me of abusing a horse for using a lunge whip. But, what those people DONT understand is, its used as an extension of our arms, its used to communicate. NOT to "whip" the horse. Ignorance.

[@frankzappamade]

@@anonymoose116 Looks self evident to me that I can assure. It is just very difficult to compensate for not having 4 legs... heee. some people just want nature to be as their mind dreams. then they start "dog whisperer" types to release the animal trauma and train the owners...

[@cristineemerson5929]

What horses psychologically need from their people is for us to clearly and reliably communicate “I am a stronger herd leader than you, and I will take good care of you.” Only when we correctly communicate this will the horse’s true personality shine. Bravo Mia, another great lesson video for equestrians.

[@lori8553]

I’m sorry that not everyone understands the trainer. For me I think she is very knowledgeable. She got to the pony’s issues very quickly. To be able to gain trust so quickly is amazing.

[@avaonyschuk7376]

Exactly. People claim she is abusing the horse with the whip, but she is only stating dominance. The only time she touches the pony with it is because she's showing the horse that she won't hit her with it, and the whip shouldn't be something to fear. She has gotten miracles done with the pony, found her problem and solved it.

[@xXToraKobayashiXx]

I think she is very knowledgeable! But she tries stuff too early in my opinion, when the horse is not ready yet. I am also a bit confused about why she is kissing the horses all the time, kissing has no meaning for them.

[@djblanton]

I agree. From the intro we knew that the pony had had some false starts others. Likely no fault of the pony. This trainer had to assess and apply a first learnings all at the same time. I am no expert but I felt it was very informative and the trainer did en excellent job.

[@OliveDeuce]

Laurel Ewing it’s not about understanding the trainer it’s about understanding horses

[@mialrae2327]

Sooooo did y’all see what she did with the whip during and at the end or are y’all jus taking?

[@KilgoreUSA]

What a beautiful video. Recovering an animal that has been mistreated. If only if we could do this for one another. Kindness goes a long way.

[@alman8908]

Wdym? What do you think therapists are for?

[@sidilicious11]

I watch this about once a year, it’s so lovely to watch the whole process. Mia is a miracle worker.

[@1970wonky]

I have had personal experience with Mia, and she is amazing ! my horse is a big lad, had been abused in the past, Mia helped him to choose to trust and that life is OK now, she was a huge turning point for us. Mia is kind, patient and an amazing horse women. This video is only showing a small part of the process and exercises done.

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

And I'm Donald Trump's daughter!!! In 2 days I can train a "wild" mustang to be a PROFESSIONAL raining horse too! (sarcasm to who didn't understand -.-)

[@1johnnygunn]

@@hellsgeorgia_8735 You do realize you're making irrelevant comments don't you?

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

@@1johnnygunn U realize idfc?

[@nemakimanga8036]

Excuse me but where are you and Mia from? US? England? I'm just curious I want to know

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

I'm not a horse woman (I'm actually allergic to their hair lmao my eyes swell closed lol I used to have to stay way far away from the horse when I'd take my daughter to the stables to feed,ride,play, clean or anything else she needed to do with her horse as a young girl lol,😝) but I'm human and I can see abuse just like the next one can! This woman is NOT abusing this pony! My God!lol ppl say stupid shit just to hear themselves speak! Doesn't take a rocket scientist to see she's brilliant with the horse!

[@kazz20001]

There are a lot of hate comments on this video, which I think are just rude. I disagree with a lot of people about her use of the whip. She isn't hitting the horse she is using it as an extension of her arm, just like they are used ALL over the world. I have worked with a lot of welshes in the past and I know that they can be very stubborn, I think the way that she handled this is great. I don't think this horses is terrified of her, he is just confused because all it's got in it's life is petting and good words, but never any dominant behaviour. I think this is a great accomplishment with this one.

[@jimmydiamond353]

Karolina Kaczmarczyk seems to be the way on you tube now Let's find something to critise, don't dare find anything nice about a video someone's posted

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

I agree, absolutely nothing wrong with the use of the whip. The whip IS NOT terrifying the pony. People already accomplished that long before she came to this woman. This training was an exemplary demonstration of natural horsemanship. People who are bitching about the whip don't understand the mechanics of the horses mind and herd mentality (how they communicate with one another).

[@swimmingbird243]

I think it's funny that people come in on many of these horse videos saying how much is wrong. Instead of looking at everything that's wrong, let's focus on what's going right, too. Every animal is different and no two methods are going to garner the same results. Animals require time, patience, and understanding. She's explaining herself well throughout the whole process and reading the horse.

[@TheOldandslow]

@@swimmingbird243 I agree. And on YT, many chime in while very few actually know anything about what is being shown. Thanks for your well worded comment.

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

@Camilla Johansson I've been training natural horsemanship for 25 years and there is always a place for whips. Would you prefer I call it a carrot stick, would that make you feel better? Lmao. The whip is used as an extension of the arm to both direct the horse and to protect the trainer. They should be used just like in this video, to guide and not to inflict pain. In this particular case she isn't even sending the whip towards the horse for crying out loud! She hits it on the ground and uses the noise it makes to move her which is necessary to establish leadership. She then desensitizes the pony to the whip. You sound like an extremist. If you're so interested in faulting people on the internet, why don't you find a video where your comments are actually relevant? I'd suggest the racing industry, where you can find plenty of examples of what the misuse of whips actually looks like.

[@melissawean7631]

Human ignorance is why this pony is the way she is. Being around Horses my whole life, and knowing how Horses can be, this Woman is great. Kind, yet strong, which you need to be around them. So don’t judge, walk a mile in both their shoes, then maybe you can troll.

[@survivor648]

Melissa Wean yes how sad it was merely in pain and the were going to have her killed human being are so ignorant, arrogant and egotistical imagine if human beings that could not work or eaten their keep du to a back injury or arthritis or something had to be put down after all how do they contribute to society?

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything. She's abusing this pony, not training it

[@susanlindsley7531]

@@SeneliaStein5632 ignorant pussy

[@heatherdaugherty1391]

Melissa Wean yeah! The owners just didn’t have the patience to work with her. 😭 That’s so sad this baby was in that much fear and 1 woman helped her out. 🖤 All animals have their days they don’t want messed with and it takes a good owner to know that 😊🧡

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@@susanlindsley7531 Clearly, this woman have no clue of what she's doing... I'm reading her body langage, and she's sending the wrong signals to that pony, in addition of forcing it to do things it doesn't want to. That's why when she goes in a wider area, the pony runs away from her, because she can... Having an obedient horse with a lunge is easy, but if as soon as the horse is free it runs away or ignores you, then you have to work on yourself, changing your body signals and making yourself more interesting from the horse point of view.

[@meganroth6915]

Why is this in my recommended 6 years later Whose watching during corona

[@ottonormalverbraucher7835]

Megan Roth I whatch horse videos druing corona

[@dianedunn3243]

Me too

[@claires9100]

Me

[@mariagdaws6083]

I love watching this Channel Watched it many times, always find it entertaining Everyone keep safe, healthy and happy Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🧑🏼‍🦳❤️

[@meganroth6915]

Mariagdaws Stay safe from London England

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

LOVE this trainer's ability to connect with all types of equines. Even more rare to connect with people! Very impressive!

[@airbedane]

Not interested in ignorant comments...this woman is brilliant.

[@hayamy3583]

Agreed!

[@5.36am6]

Finally someone i can agree with 😂

[@concasey2785]

Very nice

[@astridschreuders3674]

@@friendnature6452 A whip is just an extension of your arms

[@tiffanybell7610]

Shes an idiot. NEVER EVER EVER get on your knees in front of a horse. I don't care if it is a pony, that's just plain ignorant and NOT safe. She was not safe at any time catching the pony, she has no idea how to move their feet in a productive manner to encourage the horse to come to HER. She DOES NOT use her whip properly nor does she apply and release pressure in the correct manner or the pony wouldn't have escaped in the first place (which with a scared animal that setup was just stupid to begin with). Want to know how to properly catch a horse and teach THEM to catch You, watch Clinton Anderson (his old videos before he turned into a sellout to the reining world) or Chris Cox. Once you see the proper way to communicate with horses you will see how unsafe this woman is.

[@dutchxxapplexpie]

I so appreciate the woman that saved this pony. Not only did she save a life, but she knew that she needed help training it and actually went to a professional. Pony gets the patience and love it deserves and has a good bond with the owners now.

[@veannegilchrist9925]

The whip is used to establish boundaries. She would never whip a horse ❣️ What a beautiful and cheeky little horse❗️❤️❤️❤️💋

[@autumngrace3135]

She wouldn't, but someone else has used to abuse!!

[@ceebee3083]

@@autumngrace3135 Someone also used a knife to kill. I assume you don't have knives in your house?

[@elizabethhill3606]

The horse reacts negatively when she sees the whip. She doesn't know the lady's intentions. She only associates it with something bad. It's a setback.

[@pteifert]

I sometimes wonder if people will feel better seeing a trainer like this using long flags. Basically she is using the whip as a flag to the horse to say can't go there

[@Ouranorable]

The one thing that always bothers me about the owners is "I want, I need, it's more useful to me IF..." and not saying thank you to the horse. Mia is amazing, I really hope the owners learn from her!

[@ottonormalverbraucher7835]

Ouranor Yeah MOUST horse people are like that. They NEVER interested in what the horse want. But they put thier own needs first and only the horse should do something for the human, not the other way around. For moust people horses have only the right to exist to funktion for the human needs only.

[@ottonormalverbraucher7835]

Ouranor it is "normal"moust people who want horses are "self-centerd". The horse only exists to the enjoyment of the human. It should work like an objekt.

[@fatdad64able]

I think your comment nails it. "I WANT, I WANT, I WANT....I NEED, I NEED, I NEED. No companionship, friendship, just needs and demands and requests. How does anyone expect respect from an animal if they have such a mindset. Buy a motorcycle then. That's the best for both sides.

[@lonewolf2545]

I love your profile pic.

[@fatdad64able]

@@lonewolf2545 In that case I have a film tip 4u:"No Country For Old Men"

[@paulcooper8818]

Wow, incredible understanding of the pony's nature displayed by this knowledgeable woman. Powerful and caring.

[@Crystl22]

So many nasty comments...proof is in the pudding. She found the back problem, gained her trust, had the little girl do her ground work & ride her without a saddle til her back problem was fixed. She used the whip as an arm extension as you should & although I would not have gotten down behind her she still did the job & saved that pony from going to slaughter!

[@Galemor1]

Great, but still the pony wasn't being disrespectful as she talks about, it's afraid of the whip. When using a whip, you should make sure that the horse is desensitized to it, so it will react to it as it was the extension of your arm.. Why do you think it jumped outside? What is she doing right before it makes that choice? How does she blame the horse, calling it disrespectful, when she was the one to blame? I love that she helped the horse, but she was just so ignorant of the horses body language. The tremble... I just wanted to jump into the screen and protect the confused little thing.. She wasn't mean to the horse, but so confusing.. How can you pick the right answer, when you aren't given any?

[@Wisepati]

How was the back problem to be fixed? She got on a pony with a sore back and she is too heavy? I saw no chiropractor or other therapy.

[@Galemor1]

@@Wisepati It wasn't fixed when she was riding it, but since it was caused by the saddle, she and the girl was riding bareback. It says in the caption in the end, that the pony was checked by a vet and the back problem was revealed. And also that it was fixed.

[@rainbowcitizen4897]

@@Wisepati did you not see where the pain was. Much higher then where she sat. Plus gave recommendation of what kind of saddle to put on this horse. And the horse had a follow up with chiropractor. I did not see her miss use the whip. And if you can't see that she used it as an extension of her arm. Then this just tells me you like to argue about anything before listening or really watching.

[@Crystl22]

@@Wisepati It said at the end that a Chiropractor did come.

[@awuma]

Mia's approach is quicker and more direct than most natural trainers, but it's based on exactly the same principles of horse psychology. She doesn't appear to use the usual methods of positive and negative reinforcement (e.g. rewards, pressure release) but goes straight to the "join up" and leader acknowledgment, with a lot of vocal and physical contact, and much exercising at liberty (in appropriate spaces).

[@jenz4524]

I like her approach-direct and to the point. Establishing leadership with a horse is the single most important step. And Mia is correct-being outside is so different than being in an indoor. More distractions are outside and the pony just needed time to adjust.

[@Galemor1]

It's not a wild horse, so yes I understand that she can touch it much faster, but she fails to see that the horse is afraid of the whip. It's not being disrespectful, which I hate when people start talking about leadership. A good leader gives clear directions, she was just so ignorant and confusing. What made the horse jump outside? Disrespect, or the fact that it was afraid of the whip, which she then uses to put pressure with? She hasn't told it that all she wants, is for it to run around her, it might actually think that she wanted it to jump. I am glad she could help the horse, but I felt bad watching how confused it was, and that she didn't do anything to give it clear directions. It's just in there wondering what do you want? Why are you pushing me around? That's why release is so fucking important, it tells the horse, this is what I want.

[@gypsyroserider6224]

@@Galemor1 have you ever seen an alpha mare go after a horse in the heard that pissed her off? Ya know like teeth bared, ears pinned back, etc? And you think that pony, that can clearly hold it's own was that scared of the whip? REALLY?

[@Galemor1]

@@gypsyroserider6224 Yes I think so, because a alpamare has a reason for what she does, a human does not. A human with a whip can do unlimited damage. Because of how it is used. If the horse doesn't understand why it's getting whipped, then of course it will be afraid of a whip.. It's getting beaten without reason, and for a much longer time than any other horse would use to make its point. Am I saying she is using the whip wrong? No, I am just saying that she should have made sure it wasn't afraid of it, so it could work like it should, instead of making the horse avoid her.

[@gypsyroserider6224]

@@Galemor1 She used it just right, didn't beat on the pony once. The pony was doing what every horse does, testing, sizing her up, trying to make her move her feet and drive her and the whip, used correctly only cuz we're not fast enough cuts them off at the drive line and says NO, go my way. Then it's a battle of the wills. The horse has to decide. He can blow up, take off, that's cool. BUT, the lesson isn't over until I win as the trainer and end in a good place. The key is to be Fair, give them a chance to think about it, don't rush them, don't hit them, and speak their language. This woman did ALL those things using the whip as a tool & it was effective not to mention it was quit the opposite~The pony had seen one b4 & was not deterred by it in any way.

[@SynergyCeleste]

I am shocked that anyone would send a nervous pony to Slaughter! She is so pretty, and sweet....

[@sharksport01]

Do you know how many ponies are slaughtered every day?

[@pitbulls4life141]

SynergyCeleste you’ve clearly never been to an auction... or if you have you don’t realize the size of the horse meat industry. These horses go all the time. Children’s horses, track horses, work horses, “problem” horses; they all end up in slaughter. Doesn’t matter how pretty or how cute.

[@SynergyCeleste]

@@pitbulls4life141 I believe you, but it's very upsetting! I would not be able to handle being at that type of auction...I would Freak!

[@conny5577]

I also have a really really nervous horse with a lot of bad experience, I've been trying for a long time to get her trust and she's still shaking sometimes and trying to run away. It's dangerous, expensive and frustrating. That's maybe the reason.

[@annlouiseorgan3775]

SharkSport Too darn many,

[@juliact]

I hope that the pony and the owners are having many good years together since this. What a beautiful pony! You can see how sensitive and sweet she is.

[@dunkelschwarz]

This woman is fabulous! Gonna be my new role model. Her work with the horse is amazing.

[@emmagregory1487]

I like the way you train. You put yourself in the horses' situation and think about it from the horses' perspective. I like it.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

U sure? She's chancing the horse like crazy waving her whip waiting for the horse to slow down. The pony when she let go of the whip was JUST FINE wen she grabbed the whip again the horse was freaking out. That is when u know the horse is AFRAID of something

[@pitbulls4life141]

Margaux Bernard i agree with you. She’s all ask and no give

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[@riverunner9978]

She is putting a lot of intense work and patience in the horse. She will get great results. She knows what the horse needs.! Hats off to her! 🎩❤️

[@SeneliaStein5632]

She's mentally abusing that pony. Do you know about learned helplessness?

[@riverunner9978]

Liete Natsume are you kidding? It’s called leadership.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@@riverunner9978 Certainly not. I don't like her job, this woman is an ignorant that don't know how to read and understand a horse. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@korvusmangata9007]

I like how she uses the word "training" over "breaking" Whatever your opinion is about the whip... There's something wholesome about how she carries herself

[@TeddyPerv]

Now train the little girl to appreciate her pony. That's the key.

[@nbnearbear7037]

Seriously!!

[@kennethharwood8833]

Absolutely right

[@mohammad.ba.abubakr]

Excatly 👍 and that is the main issue Indeed

[@laurabarton9772]

SHE DOSE

[@MrEmptyhead]

it's very easy to see that Mia knows the psychology of horses and uses that knowledge to get the horses acceptance, much as others like Monty Roberts have done for many years. It's always a learning experience to see people like Mia work.

[@whitewolf3051]

On a unrelated note, does anyone know how tall that pony is, or how big a pony has to be for an adult rider?

[@pikkusieluinen]

Interesting video. I wonder how much of the "problem behavior" was pain related?

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

Cant agree more tbh

[@serpentarius1194]

Probably a lot. Animals of all sorts get slapped with the "problem animal" label when they're just in pain. Alleviate that pain and they're suddenly a total doll!

[@CindymeCindy]

Yes, we've all been "problematic" when we are in pain. Physical......or emotional.

[@nyxxexists]

Yup

[@veannegilchrist9925]

ann and trust related.

[@smacurface]

No idea why this was recommended to me.???? But I absolutely enjoyed every moment of this video. Great skill and patience. Awesome knowing there are people that make this world a better place. Thanks for sharing.

[@TechnikMeister2]

I am an old man now but I spent my childhood with horses and riding with the wild Brumbies in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. It was a deeply emotional experience. I am writing a book about it. They remember you and what sort of person you are. I had a reunion with a horse I rode at age 15 many years later. He was used at stud to breed stock horses. I will never forget after all that time, standing at the paddock fence. He was a long way away on a five acre paddock. He tossd his head and could smell me. He turned and galloped to me and nuzzled into me. I cried.

[@elenaklasing6266]

Would love to read your book. Is it finished? If not, when?

[@TechnikMeister2]

@@elenaklasing6266 By the end of the year. Title not firm yet.

[@notagain779]

In my experience, if a horse trusts you to be kind to them, they will want to be agreeable and please you, kind of like dogs do. This pony is wonderful, and is full of good nature under the fear that Mia helped her to overcome. ❤️

[@gwendolynalbert1984]

That dear pony. She melted my heart when she looked at you and she blinked her eyes at you. So adorable. So glad you were able to find out what the problem was. Especially her back.

[@chrisk8187]

Such knowledge and skill the trainer has at her command! Impressive! To have the horse be able to be so relaxed and tractable so quickly is amazing to witness. Bravo!

[@sadieals]

Jealousy makes people write rude comments! Just accept that this woman is very good at what she does.

[@thesnowroach]

You had me at "I never use a bit".

[@thesnowroach]

@MTrefiner that's exactly what someone who uses a bit would say. Whatever you do with your own animals is your perogative.

[@thesnowroach]

@MTrefiner I agree with you, and I never said it was cruel to use a bit, just because I don't use them myself I don't consider people that do use them to be unnecessarily cruel to their animals either. It's funny how writing a small comment like that can cause people to jump to conclusions. I do believe there is a certain amount of cruelty to riding horses in itself, some people might think nothing of it, like it's a god-given right of ours as humans, but we're lucky and privileged to be given the opportunity IMO.

[@TaiMizuki]

@Nienke Spoelstra Eh, don't sweat it. I too have had my pony for about 5 years now and learned a hell of alot since then! imho I think we're very much alike.I personally get tired of people as ignorant as these people telling us how we should treat our horses and calling them "walnut brained" when fact is they are not! Fact is they -are- sentient beings like us and this has been proven so we shouldn't treat them like "just horses" or"just animals" and learn to respect the fact that they can get stressed and anxious as we do, it is beyond cruel to put a horse through such trauma would we as humans want to be treated in such a way?! They are also considered sapient beings which pretty much means very wise and when it comes to the list of sapient beings on this planet they are certainly within the top 5. So "walnut brained" as this guy puts it? far from it, maybe they themselves are the ones with a walnut brain.

[@fragdeinpferd]

@@thesnowroach Agree with you on Bosals! Owned a horse once that told me it would have been very stupid and dangerous to ride him bitless. Then came to another one which taught me the opposite: He (Arabian) wouldn't feel comfortable with a bit even if only used on walks and with no pressure on it at all (due to lacking reins and the use of a biothane endurance bridle, allowing me to attack the rope to the noseband). Might be though that reaction is still because of his teeth, he is five, so maybe this will have changed once he is seven or so ;) ) So, him being uncomfortable with the bit I decided to give Bosal and chance and discovered that there are horses (like my loved Arab) that can be ridden with Bosals so nicely that there is no more reason (since we do not go competitions) to change to a bit again. I learned to love the Bosal, and for this Arabian I do not think it would give me any more control to add a bit ^_^ So, yes, it is always the individual horse to look at. Guess most draft horses are a pain in the ass to train bitless due to their pulling nature. For Arabs this is very natural though. They are so likely to react on the slightest touch and even more likely to hate you for using the pressure you would need to make to make a warmblood move ;)

[@KellyeR1970]

Bits are for people who can't control their horse without inflicting pain. They aren't needed on any horse ever if say you need one you need to start all over training yourself and your horse.

[@MoonyMystery]

That was really great. I'm glad the pony found a caring owner.

[@shore348450]

This woman is extraordinary. Loved every minute of the video. Lessons here for all of us.

[@suzijorgensen6545]

I LOVE the way you explain why horses behave like this. I'm just so impressed by the way you work so gently with the beautiful beautiful creatures. God's most elegant and delightful animal on the planet. Thanks for showing us a better way💜🤗

[@irfanmohammed3754]

❤❤❤❤

[@judithgraves8294]

Crazy comments, pro and con, but, people, look at the results. She speaks "horse" and the pony understands. I'm very impressed with her techniques, and explanation of what she is doing and why. There are so many training videos where the trainer has such poor language, enunciation and delivery. Thank you Mia

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job, this woman is an ignorant that don't know how to read and understand a horse. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@lpbb.7956]

she does not talk "horse" she just scared her more and showed to her who is the "boss"

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

OOOH so imma talk to a wild mustang waiting for it to be "broken" and be the best raining horse of the world in 2 DAYS! YAAAAAAS thank u for the advice! Love ur methooood!

[@MandaLynn8]

You are amazing. Thank you for speaking their language and treating them like a friend instead of a possession.

[@rrrusty49]

Much love from the Pacific NW. Thank you for saving this beautiful pony.

[@ProNJ22]

TY for being so gentle that your new horse calmed down so nicely. GOOD job.

[@EmpressLilith222]

She needed genuine tenderness and understanding with determined guidance ♥️

[@cherrylane79]

She understands how horses behave. Don't be so rude.

[@minir.3182]

I think she understands how to get things from horses, its very different.

[@Myraculy]

She does, and she does not. Very confused in her approach. Compared to other natural horsemanship trainers not one I would learn from... She gets away with very dangerous situations that she creates herself. Walking the outer circle is a silly thing, she almost runs to keep up. Compare to Monty Robberts, Klaus Hempfling, Ali Al Ameri etc etc.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@@Myraculy I don't like her job too. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@laraweasil]

@@Myraculy Would you WANT to be Hempfling though? He is extraordinary, but who likes someone who HAS to be dominant ALL the time?? I find myself avoiding people who have that kind of personality..... I agree that she put a LOT of faith in the little welsh crouching down behind like that, but it seemed to work for her! sometimes you have to give trust to receive it... But yeah I am not sure I would crouch like that myself, even with head off to the side. not sure.

[@laraweasil]

@@SeneliaStein5632 agree with this, lots of pressure where it could be slower, uses a direct line approach which no horse likes, some won't tolerate; more of a show for camera perhaps?? To some extent I guess the has to get the job done, and doesn't push welshie beyond limit... she does wait for the release eventually.... I like your analysis :)

[@marianaandrews6274]

I love Mia's gentle but firm manner. She also is understanding of how horses think

[@angelamanning7122]

Very beautiful the way you treated her and found out about her back.

[@LaynieFingers]

This video made me tear up... it's obvious that you not only love horses, but you understand them. This entire video just oozes love and respect for horses.

[@510dani4]

What a most wonderful 15 minute story!!!!!Thank you for sharing.

[@dixieleehodges5387]

I have been around literally thousands of horses throughout 60 years. This pony was not really a bad actor. It is simply that the "owners" do not have a natural understanding of equines. Some people are born with it- like Mia Lykke. People who are born with a natural affinity for horses never fear them. Fear is "read" by an Equine instantly. The Equine then becomes distrustful of the person that fears them.

[@amandahogg2249]

I'm going to have to disagree with this. This pony certainly had some fundamental issues that needed working on. I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones with the "born with it" trait of horsewomanship. But there are plenty of others who are not, that I have seen successfully, and safely enjoy time spent with their horses. To say you have to be a natural with horses or the horses becomes fearful is ridiculous, as the majority of horse owners are not "naturals", because it is a rare gift.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job, this woman is an ignorant that don't know how to read and understand a horse. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@r ö s e yes licking and chewing are signs of stress releaf. If you have studied horse ethology (biochemistry, biology, behaviour etc...) you should have known this.

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@r ö s e www.paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/chew-on-this-equine-licking-motion-not-necessarily-a-sign-of-submission/

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@r ö s e good-horse.com/behaviour-cognition/licking-chewing/

[@shaunlowekey4525]

You just got to have patience with the horse, understand them, thank you once again for showing us or the world on how to take care of the horse.

[@diannepippin8114]

sweet Mia. I absolutely love your tenderness , kindness, and sensitivity that you show your horses. can’t wait until the whole world learns to use the method of allowing horses to choose. THANK YOU MIA, Dianne pippin

[@BlueEternities]

What a joy to watch. To those complaining about the whip I suggest you watch the entire video before voicing your complaints. Besides her addressing this very issue, it's clear from early on that it is being used only as an extension of her arm and as a scary noise to act as a deterrent. This it a truly loving interaction that is more about the best interest of the horse than anything else. She lovingly helps the horse release past trauma with her interaction with humans and is aware enough to find an injury that likely was making riding difficult for her. Can't say enough how much I appreciate the work you're doing Mia, and for catching it on video and bringing it to us here = D Bless you, you are truly a wonderful soul.

[@shualatin]

This is the most beautiful pony I have ever seen.. lucky the child who gets to have a for a friend ~

[@8pinehorsemanship438]

There is a difference between a dangerous horse and a untrained nervous horse

[@horseality6250]

Dangerous isn´t just a bad or agressiv pony. a really nervous can be dangerous too. I know what you mean... this horse isn´trt agressiv or bad or rude or something like this.. but for someone who cant understand the body language or for a kid it is dangerous to be around such a Pony

[@kynerthist]

Lmao you wouldn't say that if you've been ran over, bucked off by a nervous horse

[@125sloth]

I think Tania, the little kids mother was a part of the pony's problem as well. Just saying.

[@kynerthist]

@Autumn Rainwater 🤦‍♀️ horses can buck you off from being fresh and excited. Doesn't take a lot to know that. Ive had instances where i was just sitting on a horse doing nothing and got thrown because the wind picked up. Horses can get spooked and all that fun stuff and sometimes people cant predict it. Sure maybe it isnt the horses fault but sometimes its neither of their faults. I wasn't saying me getting bucked off or ran over gave me a higher privilege, i was just saying even if it is or isnt your fault, its still dangerous. If there's a chance someone can get injured be it their fault or not their fault, its considered dangerous.

[@kynerthist]

@Autumn Rainwater what i am saying is while sometimes horses can be dangerous to our own fault sometimes it isn't our fault or theirs. I know this because we live on a rehabilitation ranch for ottbs. Its not always 100% the persons fault and bucking isnt always out of anger or fear

[@diannew3826]

Having a chuckle at all the arm-chair experts, and their ignorance (as in lack of knowledge). Most of you just don't get it, and that's fine, but don't critisise someone who DOES get it. When you train horses for a livelihood, then you will understand the whip is only an extension of her arm, nothing less, nothing more. There is no such thing as a correct or incorrect method for training any animal, what works for some will definitely not work for others. Having trained & been around horses for 40+ years, I wish we had youtube & Mia back then, life would've been much easier for me, and smoother for the horses!

[@amandadonegan2137]

Ive been training horses for years too and this is dominant fear and predator based training....please learn about the psychology of the horse and its physical differences to humans...completely different eye, brain function in vision and response to threat....this is NOT good horse handling.

[@winstonmoore3062]

Dianne- There IS something ALWAYS correct. It 's never right to hurt another!

[@eeltenaj19]

@@winstonmoore3062 she never hit the horse! She used the sound of the whip to tell the pony where her boundary was. I'm not an armchair expert, just someone who watched a very interesting video of a frightened pony learn to trust.

[@EileenQxz]

We also had horses and like people, cats or dogs, every animal has its own personality. Mia seems to know how to connect with the horses in a respectful manner that doesn't include punishment.

[@victoriagadd6831]

That may be the case but when the horse hears that whip crack she is obviously agitated and it’s uncomfortable to witness. However, this woman is amazing - so calm and patient and wonderful to see her gain the pony’s trust ...so she doesn’t end up being put down. That would be tragic waste of beautiful animal. Can’t blame her wanting their freedom - born to be free...

[@magdalenatrucco1847]

Excellent training! Feels good to see people treatring horses the way they need. Thank u Mía for sharing this! Geetrings from Argentina

[@pennysmith6657]

How delightful to see pony and girl together at the end! I hope they are great friends forever! This lady saved this pony's life, and turned it around so she is now a much loved companion. Well done!

[@debbiehorn8263]

Mia has a very good voice with horses. She is so wright about always talking to your horse in a calm manner.

[@taxiuniversum]

A rarely saw someone interact with horses who „is getting it“ as much as she does. It’s a beautiful thing to behold (also to observe what is going on inside the horse).

[@obarthelemy]

Impressive and lovely. You make me realize everything we were doing wrong when I was riding as a kid&teen. And long for taking it up again.

[@marydonohoe8200]

This is amazing, and beautiful. Thank you for loving these wonderful animals and for investing your life for them, and for their lucky riders.

[@liftYAHusha]

So lovely... I love that you don't and won't ever use a bit. You truly care and love horses, thank you for being so awesome.

[@brendaborres7043]

Pack Leader extraordinaire!!! A brilliant horse trainer...first time I have seen someone train/discipline a horse with an attitude but with lots of affection and patience. It's like watching Cesar Milan helping dog owners with their problem dogs! Loved it and have so much admiration for this lady as well as for the pony for making lots of good decisions:)

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

I'm a brilliant horse trainer too! I grab a whip and Say "STOP" while waving my whip! AND that's how I make the BEST &MOST WELL TRAINED horses of the world Dressage, jumping, endurance, raining etc.

[@danishaussie63]

Brenda, I used Cesar's way of training with my son, it worked for a while....either that or he was trying to work out why his mum kept making weird noises lol....true story lol.

[@brendaborres7043]

@@danishaussie63 thank God for Moms who's got a lot of love n care n lots of good humor n wit😁Bless u n ur son! N a whole lots of thumbs up for Mr.Cesar Milan😉👌💗

[@danishaussie63]

@@brendaborres7043 Thank you Brenda xox...it will always make me laugh that story lol.

[@samarmalik1198]

Respect for Mia.. love 'er! ..Thumsup, Regards & flowers You train horses, their owners, and also you train.. wannabes 'horse whisperers'! This is a God-given talent, which you keep perfecting with every horse & their keepers!

[@h3llnite]

I love this woman’s methods Beautiful work 💕 We had an old horse who would bite me when I first rode him. Very quickly determined he had back soreness and only my youngest son was able to ride him, due to being very light. He never bit him. Was his best friend.

[@lucindanichols4901]

Mia is such a beautiful trainer. She fully understands the psyche of the horse, and practices patience. Trust takes time, and Mia respects that.

[@sardarabdulsaboorchahl]

Brilliant, she really understands the situation of the horses and she tackles beautifully, such a sweet trainer

[@khamsinshamal7988]

This popped up in my recommendations and my initial thought was “why would I be interested in a spoiled brat and her horse”- kind of thought. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This was both fascinating, surprisingly moving and impressive work done by a great horse whisperer. I sincerely hope the owners appreciate and continue her great job in giving this horse its trust back. Having grown up with animals, I recognised the horse’s fear, yet wanting to trust. And Mia does a brilliant job in approaching it, being the boss, yet also comforting, being gentle and not scaring the horse. Sort of obvious, but so often done wrong by people. Kudos to you, Mia. 👍🏼😊

[@HrRezpatex]

We have had 13 different horses and i still dont have her great understanding of horses. I am very impressed. :)

[@faithzebedee3405]

The way you say "had" concerns me. You've had 13 different horses come and go? Do you realise how long a horse lives for?

[@theresadollard2379]

This woman is amazing you saved her life dont mind any of the hate comments us equestrians no there not true

[@vivettvivett]

Amazing, she is truly a horsewoman, to let them choose with trust. I've always worked with horses the same way, but she describes it so well with understanding the horses nature. Thank you for you videos, I've learned so much more

[@heatherblakeway9590]

Well done indeed - wonderful as always & fabulous for the little girl to get such good advice from the start. For the pony a big deal bless her & fabulous diagnosis.

[@sarahashliparrish9535]

This lady is a real horsewoman! Beautiful!

[@ninafindlay3956]

She’s a horse whisperer 💕

[@nlo114]

Why are my eyes filling up? For heaven's sake, I'm a 62 yr old man.

[@hunterprescott9868]

David Lanham maybe you are just super tough and cant abide any signs of weakness in the comments section of life. Impressive.

[@davidlanham99]

@@hunterprescott9868 You want something to cry about? I'll give you something to cry about.

[@hunterprescott9868]

David Lanham haha thanks dad.

[@bernardscheidle5679]

I'm 65 and Mia makes me cry every time I see her. I think I'll move to Norway or Sweden & marry her!

[@-touya_todoroki]

Well unless your dead or an animal i would assume your human

[@deniseclark4423]

I love watching you and your training methods with all the horses I’ve seen you work with…I’m learning so much from everything you explain and even though I’m not a “trainer” I do ride and feel that establishing trust with a horse makes for a much better experience for both horse and rider-Thank you

[@brookdyer6620]

What an amazing rapport she has with horses. Fantastic trainer with incredible insight. When the pony was outside in the big corral it was pretty easy to understand that yes, the young pony was wanting to play, to be chased. She knew she was faster. A spunky attitude. I had to laugh. Very well done!!! Thanx for sharing!!!

[@frightbat208]

You have amazing skills. So much knowledge of horse behaviour!

[@natanelarnson]

I wish you could train my phobias away in two days as well.

[@xyzsame4081]

try EFT (meridian tapping) for help with your phobias. for instance EFT Universe or the youtube channel of Karin Davidson. Or in the UK Gwyneth Moss. They all have free instructions and are serious actors (there are many around that dabble in EFT but some are quite into the money and the hype). I also like andy Hunt from the UK (dry humor and low on the hype) EFT universe has a huge archive (stemming from the days of the founder of the method, Gary Craig)

[@Passportkassa]

Modern day "horse whisperer!" Incredible😀 Great job💛

[@irfanmohammed3754]

❤

[@pattallant2398]

Great video! I love seeing people who understand animals, treat them with compassion and patience! 😊👍🐴

[@colleencreamer5842]

I think she completely understands how horses think. That is how she makes them feel safe. They want to know someone is in control. This is very compassionate training.

[@irfanmohammed3754]

❤💋

[@janice7832]

Wow!! So patient. So gentile. Great job. I've subscribed. I look forward to seeing more.

[@ashleyreynierse4689]

I love the way you handle the horses and you let them make the choice, it is very logical and effective

[@SeneliaStein5632]

She isn't allowing the horse to make choices at all! When the horse is saying "you're scaring me, I don't want to be around you" what did she do? She punished the horse for getting away, but that's her fault!

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job, this woman is an ignorant that don't know how to read and understand a horse. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@hellsgeorgia_8735]

"U let them take a choice" woman: " chaces horse like crazy" HAH I let her take her choice!

[@crikeypie3750]

I wish there were more of these videos to watch; I just love them. This woman is so amazing. :)She has such a lovely way with horses....just brilliant.

[@Bdizzy0331]

I am absolutely blown away. What a fabulous trainer. She practically becomes the horse and talks with it and knows it's very emotions. I know didly about horses. Never ridden. Nothing. But I love learning about them and watching these videos. Horses are incredible beings!

[@phillipgarrett6849]

I love to hear her breathe! She's a gift, "pure...beauty" and talent! I've heard in hindsight many famous trainers say the same thing and with a killer price tag on all they do and say and while listening I didn't understand a thing. I saw and understood her completely in all her videos! She opened me to a whole new world!

[@myfriendoretheshepherd6618]

Thank you for training people to ride without a bit!

[@equidaes]

My friend Ore The Shepherd There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a bit 😁

[@chaoticevil4038]

@@equidaessure nothing, expept for pain in a horse's mouth as a tool for people to control a horse because they don't know any better. If thats okay with you, well, I hope you don't own a single horse that would need to carry ur ignorant fat ass around.

[@EvelyneVanHeuverzwyn]

@@equidaes if you use it on a 'good' way; okay, but if you take a look on the different studies about a bit, you will see that there isn't any place in a horse mouth for a bit. this could caught problems with breathing during the training

[@CrazyRat1243]

@@EvelyneVanHeuverzwyn Holy shit people. No matter what you put on the horses god damn face you give it pressure. A hackamore can be harsher than a fucking bit. Bits can be used improperly and there are harsh ones, just as there are harsh hackamores. Lord in heaven the horse's head consists of an advanced nervous system, making it very sensitive. But if you ride with soft hands and positive reinforcement then boom the horse will be fine. Instead of shaming bits/bitless riders; learn to read the horse's body language and ride with the bridle that best suits your horse. Fins where it prefers pressure and don't go slamming someone else or preach that one thing is better than the other. Ignorant.

[@equidaes]

Анастасия Романова Ahahhaha you make me laugh. You’re just another ignorant, dumb “equestrian” who struggles to FACE THE TRUTH. there are THOUSANDS of articles&RESEARCH proving BITS aren’t always bad. But it ALL TRULY depends on the riders hands. In my case, I have extremely light and soft hands. Not to mention, my horse loves his bit!

[@gittehansen5951]

She did an amazing job and obviously knows what she's doing! 🙌

[@irfanmohammed3754]

❤❤❤💋

[@irfanmohammed3754]

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[@yonatzimmerman577]

Mia was a great trainer,she understands the horse!

[@mdee860]

So glad this pony was saved from slaughter. Ed Crowther, a horse chiropractor in US said he believes 90% of "bad" behavior in horse's is due to pain. Most riders & owners do not know how to check for pain. They know only if limping. Most aren't even aware of how many horses have ulcers. Sad. There needs to be much more education. Great job, as always Mia.

[@annlouiseorgan3775]

What a cutie little horse! Such a knowledgeable, understanding and patient trainer,

[@Dachdogoriginal]

I'm glad to hear the pony was treated by a chiropractor. I was hoping that would happen.

[@originalbadguy9520]

I think Mia just does a lovely job working with this pony! I am a retired trainer, and I honestly cant say I would do anything different. It is vital that you speak to horses in their language! Which is "herd language", because that is how they think! Its brilliant that at this point she is just concentrating on building trust. As the training progresses, I would go from the driving into the corner to "think" to a different tactic. Once the trust building foundation is laid, I think it is important to tell the horse that it is going to be MORE work NOT TO listen to me than to listen to me. I will give a real example. My youngest daughter was working with her horse. She went to put his bridle on, he lifted his head. She was too short to do anything about it, so now he knows that all he has to do is lift his head and she cant reach him. I take him immediately to the round pen. I went to put the bridle on...sure enough, he lifted his head. (that is how fast a bad habit is created!) when he lifted his head, I immediately made him go on the rail at a canter. (you see, it must be in a round pen or on a lunge line). So now he's on the rail at a canter because he lifted his head when I was putting the bridle on. I make him go round at a canter 3 or 4 times, then stop hi and bring him back to the center. I move to put the bridle on him, he lifts his head again. Now THIS is VERY important!! You want the horse to equate that behavior (NOT taking the bridle) with the consequence, which is MORE WORK! So AS SOON AS HE LIFTS HIS HEAD, I put him on the rail at a canter! Now the horse knows...when I lift my head (to escape the bridle) she is making me work more! After 3-4 more times around at a canter, I brought him back to the center, went to put the bridle on him, he did NOT lift his head! Its THAT simple! More work=the consequence of his actions!

[@oskorreia]

this lady is the cesar millan of horses i love her

[@swdshchck]

Yeah, calm-assertive!

[@ottonormalverbraucher7835]

natasha karmila cesar millan is an quacker and animal abuser

[@darkiee69]

That would be Monty Roberts

[@lisahayes3648]

Except Mia understands horse psychology and Cesar Millan doesn’t understand dog psychology.

[@ottonormalverbraucher7835]

Lisa Hayes yes

[@toddjacobs5660]

Yr a very good horse trainer, very smart, you can see the way that pony is happier in her face, because she trusts you... job well done...you made the little kid happy...

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Wow! A horse whisperer! Beautiful!

[@becky231]

Fascinating to watch. I am someone with 0 horse experience. To me, they are dangerous, unpredictable and flighty as hell. Watching this lady with one was kind of amazing. I could never imagine someone being able to do this and it's inspiring to see how much of a natural affinity she has with what I would normally consider to just be a dumb prey animal. Madam, you have impressed me beyond measure,.

[@CitizenPerkins]

+Becky -- Well said! My sentiments EXACTLY. Had a bad/strange experience riding a horse when I was 10 and NEVER rode another one. They are very intimidating to me still (in my 50's) so to see someone just dive right in there was pretty awesome.

[@thomastedder654]

Love And kindness are a beautiful mix.

[@beckylynn209]

I can't believe no bucking.. Great job!! You are very intuitive and calm.. 🙋😄

[@SeneliaStein5632]

I don't like her job, this woman is an ignorant that don't know how to read and understand a horse. She is confusing and never allowing that mare to make choices and give her opinion. Horses don't follow each other that way, sometimes they just ignore each other and that's okay. The stick to me is a very human concept. If a horse follows you that's good, but if at one moment you make a mistake or something and she runs away, don't blame the horse. Allow her to think, and gently invite her to come back again. Even at the very begining she was puting too much pressure on her, with no release. She approaches but never retreat, and that's also why the mare gets away: to get a release by herself. The licking and chewing are sign of stress releaf, it mean that she stressed her and it's the moment she calms down, not that she chooses or understand anything.

[@wolfsongrising]

And yet the pony's fine isn't she? Some do, some don't, some signals man many different things - like a cat's tail. What you interpret as one could easily be the other. Just like with people. Just like with animals. She did well. The pony was unhurt, and clearly fine with her method as it did give It's trust to her. So, the pony clearly accepted and had no problem with the choice of leadership. So why do you?

[@SeneliaStein5632]

@@wolfsongrising because it's learned helplessness.

[@amyhermanson4391]

Fabulous Trainer! Excellent work to Mia & Pony! Every horse lover & owner should see this. All the Best- Amy

[@BootstrapLil]

Mia Lykke Nielsen, YOU ARE AMAZING. You train with love. I know a lot about horses and I learned more here. Thank you for displaying the use of a whip properly (i.e. an extension of your arm, for sound and guidance) and Bravo! for not using a bit, shows real skill. I hope many people watch and learn from you. Horses deserve our respect.