Why We Don't Teach 'Party Tricks' to Our Horses

[@samgeller1967]

I hope Barry’s health was manageable over the Christmas period, we all miss you, Barry ❤️ come back soon, this summer video was lovely

[@monaliberty473]

You touched on horses being sold & then passed around & ended up being abused. That is the problem you can only control the first sale & after that, they are on their own. I'm 74 yrs old & had horses my whole life. I am very careful when buying, because they are never leaving here. For me it is a lifetime commitment. My horses are buried all over here. My worst fear is that my horses outlive me. With me it has always been.."all about the horse". I really enjoy your videos & your training methods - kind, slow & give them time to understand what you're asking. Thank you.

[@deejayk5939]

I kept every horse I had for as long as I could, most till death, did my best to sell to good homes. Loved all of them. Love these videos as well!

[@debtompkins5363]

the 'trick' I teach mine is to "assume the position" which means get yourself into a position where I can step onto the saddle from whatever I climbed on to use as a mounting block, be it ditch, tailgate, tree stump, rock, fence. I never saw any sense in stretching a horse, they look better standing square.

[@ummno3703]

5:18 scared the shit out of me LMAOOOO

[@EX5DD]

Another lovely and thoughtful video, thank you. A horse trainer gets a horse to do something, a true horseman has horses who enjoy doing what is asked.

[@TerriReuserHVR90]

I haven't even watched the video yet, but I LOVE the title! As far as that goes, I'm pretty sure I'm going to agree with the content, as usual. So much common sense and reason.

[@kalayne6713]

I watch horse videos even though I dont ride, or know much about horses but my dad was a horse whisperer and even though he lived to 99, I didnt see him working horses much. I think of my dad when I watch these and even though its bittersweet, I get to feel like he is close when I watch the horses.Soothing and comforting. Thanks for posting and being calm with this beauty.

[@LisaKatharina-gp2oj]

The "trick" I taught my horses was to always pee before putting on a saddle or harness. That's really helpful, esp. on competition days.

[@AngelaGibbs-ue8ox]

If i may ask,what is a cantilever? (Sorry if I spelled it wrong )

[@Aimee0206]

Teaching tricks like tearing on command should be treated with the same respect as bite training for dogs.

[@ammanvalleyblueflame]

There is lots of people wanting to teach their horses to rear! I don't understand why that would be a good idea just teaches a dominant behaviour. I have had a few people telling me to teach my stallion these party tricks. Practical and giving space training is handy but turning a behind on the human or rearing and chasing is idiotic in my own opinion.

[@Aimee0206]

Teaching a horse to rear should only be done by professionals. I remember hearing a story of someone who bought a horse who would rear up whenever they put their leg on whilst riding - they got the horse vet checked, nothing was medically wrong with the horse. Turns out, a previous owner had taught the horse to rear on command by using touching the area where the rider's legs made contact as a cue and not told future buyers. It should be treated with the same respect as bite training a dog.

[@ammanvalleyblueflame]

Even being taught by a professional is a bad idea.

[@internetcowgirl12]

Serious training doesn't teach party tricks. Party tricks are a nonsense!