WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR NEW HORSE - (Thoroughbred Horses) OTTB Series

[@teatime0714]

Thank you so much for promoting helmets during groundwork! An 11 year old girl at my barn recently had to have her ear reattached due to being kicked in the head while lunging. And my worst ever fall happened while walking to our arena (very scared of snakes!), reared, flipped and pinned me. Thank god I had a helmet on because it got cracked in half. The worst injuries happen when we least expect them!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So sorry to hear about your injury and the girl at your barn but good reminder from you about safety!

[@mdee860]

Oh my goodness.... what a bizarre circumstance. I'm so sorry that happened to you but very glad you're OK. Also so glad you had your helmet on. 👍 That is a really scary story & a good lesson for everyone reading this. I don't blame horses for their primal fear of snakes, I don't care for them either.

[@SabrinaSilverstein]

I also want to add how absolutely amazing this woman is. This video showed some of the best horsepersonship I've seen in a very long time.

[@Lexikon6]

Omg i really can’t say enough times how much these videos are helpful. I just love that Alicia really give everything in and she is so energetic and tells the same thing in so many different ways so it becomes clear for every one of us. Thank you so much doing these videos. I think we all can say that we learn a lot all of these content

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your wonderful comment, I will show this to Alicia as she will love reading this 🤩

[@mdee860]

Well said Alexandra! Alicia is very thoughtful as to her horses' needs & their comfort. The wheels are very slowly starting to turn towards a more horse centric training/ feeding approach!!!

[@carinrobinson7602]

This is possibly one of the most useful videos I’ve seen. It’s made me realise that I don’t do enough during the lunging phase.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this! So glad it helped you.

[@bethmiller8284]

This is a super head exploding video for me. I tried, many years ago, to teach my green but older Quarter horse to lunge but I had little idea about how to do it, or what the goal was, or even why lunging was useful. We never figured it out. I wish I had had these videos then, my really good horse could have been great! I am definitely saving this video so I can find it later. Thanks for your hard work and breaking everything down so well so I understand.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wonderful!

[@christinemartindale8715]

This was a very good lesson for people who really don’t know how to lunge it’s more detailed than most people realize tfs😎

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jan.vrhovnik]

I love her method of training. And as a show jumper I will use this method of lunging, when I will start working with my young jumpers. I think that even for jumpers dressage is key to success and this channel helped me a lot with my riding and my jumpers🤍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love reading this! So glad the videos are helping you x

[@JJhaze]

Such a great teacher!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@dvsmum3832]

The joys of a baby horse! Such concentration on his face thinking about which leg is which when he’s asked to transition 😂😂😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is beautiful isn't he!

[@eleanorcotton6824]

So glad you let him slow down gradually - so important.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@elizabethsmith1180]

👏👏 for lunging with a helmet on! I was looking at an OTTB this past weekend loose in the roundpen and she kicked me in the thighs. First time being kicked in 15+ years of being with horses. So grateful it was there and not elsewhere. Never gonna do that again without a helmet.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh no! Glad you were okay! Yes, this is a must! x

[@harleyramsey2325]

Anyone else see that huge glob of slobber 😂😍 what a cutie thanks for sharing these are sooo helpful ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you found this video so helpful! Thanks for watching x

[@juliajulesiscool684]

Love all the content 👌🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’m learning so much as no one ever shows enough of all this important ground work. Also the first time I have seen the lunge clipped to the roller connecting at one side of the bit like this. Thank you so much for all of the free education it’s awesome 👏🏻👏🏻

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you are getting so much learning from the videos - this is what makes it all worthwhile 🤩

[@carinrobinson7602]

I just wanted to come back to this once again and say thank you. I have a Standardbred. The “poor mans” horse here in New Zealand. He’s raced for 5 years as a pacer in both NZ and Aus. Luckily for me he worked as a galloping pacemaker after he came back to NZ so also knows how to canter and gallop. But I had real trouble getting it out of him. Following the strategies you spoke about in this video, in our first session he made a really noticeable change towards his canter strike offs. At one point he even appeared to look at his inside hind and stamp it down as if to tell himself “like THIS”. And every session thereafter he’s put in a really obvious effort to getting his strike offs on the correct lead and not fumbling or bouncing his legs. He can’t maintain it for more than a few strides yet, but that’s ok. It’s all progress. Thank you once again!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you are finding the videos really helpful and sounds like your horse is making good progress!

[@michellemathewson20]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS! I just wanna hang out with Alicia every day (and little George too... duh!) and have her teach me all the things!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We all want to hang out with Alicia!! Luckily we have her in the videos and 6 per week!!! 🤩

[@kellyerobinson7813]

Great pointers! These techniques are not only important for young horses but for old timers too! Reminds them what their job is and how to listen. I love how Mogley is constantly asking you questions by looking at you. He’s engaged is appears to want to learn and work.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes great reminder and for horses changing disciplines of any age!

[@jrmints80]

You are an amazing instructor. I've trained horses but I always find your videos detailed and like I learn something I didn't know before or a different technique.

[@irenadockalova8514]

Well said. Absolutely I feel like I'm FINELY getting "things in".

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow, thank you! 💕

[@sevenjets]

I love this so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing us the REAL WORLD! I just found the beginning of Mowgley's journey and am watching the whole progression now. This is so incredibly helpful and you explain everything so well! Cannot tell you THANK YOU enough!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for always tuning in xx

[@amandanjord9826]

This is just what I needed to see. This is right where my boy is (minus the broncing 😆)! Thank you so much for this series!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome!

[@barbaranolan5674]

Had a laugh watching the "shoelace." I think Mog's planned the whole thing!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We think so, too! 😂

[@halleshorses3122]

Spending all my morning binge watching your riding success as she’s such a positive coach and I learn so much 💗💗💗💗💗

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this!!! Thank you xx

[@kevnjaysmom]

Love your vids Alicia ! Greetings from Montreal! Love the giant gob of spit he worked up and that hung there until he managed to fling it onto your britches ! THAT is what your camera person was laughing about I'll wager ! Perfect horse person moment !

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hahaha love this!!! Good pick up!

[@KellyJohns-y5j]

l LEARNED SO MUCH CANT WAIT TO TRY HIM ON THE LUNGE NOW EEEEEEEEEE!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! Tell us how you go x

[@myiaequestrian1784]

I love this lady’s energy and her tips are actually super helpful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!! x

[@christinecreeney4207]

I keep watching to extract all the tips I can as I have a two year old coming through and aim to start his groundwork at two and nine months.Thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@loredelore7286]

Fantastic and what a fun horse. I always used to use the lunge line like you have it, I found it kept the horse better under control and always with a inside bend and later on when I rode them they understood bending. Also helps the rider when starting big gangly horses. I am long past my riding years, but you are making me want to ride again!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Happy you are loving the videos and loving that you are inspired to ride again 💕

[@humphreymurphy2833]

He is doing so well! Congratulations to you and your team. 👍🎊🍾

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!

[@brookesteele4397]

We are getting two (gentled) mustangs that I'm going to start doing dressage with. I don't expect them to be as green as Mowgli, but this series is soo helpful with how to start them in dressage. I don't expect to show them, but just to get them to use their bodies correctly and be balanced to have a "career" being pleasure riding horses. Thank you so much!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing!! We are so glad we can help :)

[@Jensau1]

Wow! Mowgli is stunning, can't believe he's only 3, as he fills out he's going to be huge!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Jenny, he is lovely isn't he! Mowgley is 4 years old x

[@Jensau1]

@@YourRidingSuccess Oh, sorry, I thought I heard Alicia say he was 3.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Jenny, she prob did! She might have made a mistake x

[@thelastmedici4764]

Alicia really know what is dressage training 🤗Thank you Alicia for everything that you are teaching to us💜🙏🙏🙏Sending tons of blessings and support 🤗💜💜💜

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words.

[@cassandrasells5967]

I tried this with my OTTB here in AuS, and Honestly it just all made sense. Alicia was so positive and reassured me it was okay that he picked up the wrong lead and his stiff side was okay when he stopped and turned. This is brilliant stuff and hearing it with an aussie accent and knowing how things work over here 😀

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad it is resonating with you! That familiar accent is helping!! Do you have any other questions about OTTB's?

[@cassandrasells5967]

@@YourRidingSuccess how do I then transistion this to riding ? Is there a like a circle or how many times he rounds on the lunge before I hop on? Maybe some info on inside leg to outside rein as he falls in alot on that sriffer side. Thank you xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi cassandra, I think yesterdays video should answer this xx kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3OsmpKFa6yJr9U

[@allysmith2284]

He has filled out so nicely and clearly feeling good! This video is great!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@april5666]

That was so interesting. Thank you for all the explaining you do while also showing what you're talking about. He has really started to fill in with all the feeding, handwalking, and walker work. What a handsome, sweet boy. Ah, Mowgali -- such a good name for him too.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is very sweet isn't he!

[@JTG_Performance_friesians]

A very very helpful video. You can see the relationship building. And it's nice to be a part of the journey... Awesome video xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Saria_89]

I'd love to see a world where nobody used bits anymore. Seeing so many people succeeding with bitless bridles and actually reporting that their horse is just as responsive and more relaxed makes it a no brainer for me.

[@Shawleen07]

Very interesting approach !! Getting my new OTTB soon, will try !!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Have fun!

[@karenharvey112]

I love your videos thank you so so much 🥰🥰🥰 I’m in Auckland NZ and we have been in lockdown level 4 and we can’t ride our horses if they are grazed away from your home, so watching and learning from your videos have kept my passion alive, so thank you so much 😊 I can’t wait to get back into riding and I will start with lunging to get Levi fit again as he has had 4 weeks off. You are and inspiration and a beautiful lady thank you 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super glad you're enjoying it!! Hope everyone's safe from where you are!! Can't wait to hear about your progress once you get back into riding! xx

[@tanya5645]

I just can't say how helpful these videos are with us being in the middle of training are thoroughbred. Thank you so much!! #Harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@juliagray207]

his baseline movement is quite good! It is exciting to see---because imagine how much it will improve once he has built up fitness/balance/topline! OTTBs have SUCH good work ethic and learn SO fast, though their process is usually not linear those moments are impressive to witness.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So true Julia! This is what excites me about training horses is the improvements you can make 🤩

[@pippakay7234]

Ace video. Wish this could go out to every young person starting out doing this kind of work with horses.👏👍😂👍👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your lovely reply!!!

[@ldmeredith6794]

This is amazing!!! Love that you “let him find his way”!! This is SO helpful to me!! Thank you 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahlunt3478]

Brilliantly explained

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@victoriafox9723]

Thank you for sharing I love ground work more than I do riding

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure x

[@helenboys1280]

Fantastic videos Alicia, I look forward to them so much!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you are finding the videos helpful 😇

[@ciara2837]

I'm so jealous of your roundyard, its such a nice size

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We are very lucky 💕

[@cassiecrew3759]

This video was amazing thank you! I tried this out with my young horse who normally goes around with his head in the air or broncing. 2 mins in and he was trotting around with his head on the ground

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing!! So glad it went well for you xx

[@bananaannabananaanna]

Thank you! I really appreciate this video. I've watched it probably 20 times and each time I pick up a little more. I'd love to see more videos on groundwork. I'm also curious to see how he goes in the other direction (his "sticky" side) and how you navigate that.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Soo great to see you are binge-watching the videos and that you're learning so much from them!! Great suggestion on video content! We'll see what we can do x

[@susanfantozzi4415]

Excellent lunging session.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you ✨

[@kippen64]

Video had some gems of advice. Agree that you should really wear gloves when lungeing. A tip for viewers out there. If your off the track racehorse is a Standardbred, lots of them are terrified of whips and have to be shown that whips can be used for signalling and isn't just there for hitting them. So you would need to do that before trying lungeing.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great comment and if you watch Alicia's Q and A this week on Tuesday you will see she answers this question exactly!!!

[@jay10.274]

So impressed with your videos and your high level of horsemanship!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you like them! That is such a lovely compliment. 💕

[@janettehutton8634]

Best informative equestrian videos available. 👍🏻😃

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow, thanks! x

[@kaciebaby]

The ottb vids are my fav!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Mowgley is pretty lovable isn't he!

[@kaciebaby]

@@YourRidingSuccess he really is!

[@kristineesk.9563]

Love the videos that are real time! Not editted so we cant se everthing! Keep doing this!❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for the feedback 🤩

[@nezamariannek6319]

That's a really great video for beginners, I'm sure it'll help many people, good job 👌😁

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you think so!

[@lisajames4150]

I never thought to use a good dressage girth on a roller! Thanks for the tip😀

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure!

[@redmare1746]

Loved watching this ! You are so talented at what you do and so generous for sharing it with us. ❤ Mowgli is looking very handsome already. I'm excited to follow his progress. Bless you for everything you are giving of yourself. You and Tash are my absolute favorites 💕

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! So glad you are loving the content and yes Mowgley is very sweet and is turning into a wonderful horse.

[@chandorequestrian]

I love your videos! Love the way you train! Thank you for showing us a green horse.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you are loving the content!

[@spotteddreams7935]

I’m loving all the videos. You are packing in so much information into them. I’ve only ever attempted to lunge my boy twice and discovered he doesn’t understand it and just wanted to be beside me as he was confused and takes comfort from being near. (Also I don’t really know what I’m doing) seeing you do the transitions and having structure to your session (as supposed to just walking, trotting, cantering circles - which is all I’ve ever seen anyone do before) makes me feel I want to get a coach out to teach both me and Pedro to lunge as I think it would be really useful, especially over winter when lack of light and low temps make me less enthusiastic about riding! 🤣

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this comment, this is what it is about - helping you with your own horses to progress and learn. So glad you are loving it x

[@rachelrachel0991]

This was so helpful seeing this warts and all! Thank you so so much! Love seeing how you worked through the not so pretty moments and stayed so calm. I learnt so much, thank you again!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great to hear that you enjoyed watching the video. Are you looking forward to this week's video?

[@nyreerussell8806]

This video was awesome Thank you Alicia I have the same lunge roller ouch! I'm going to start using my girth from now on, great tips on keeping safe too Mine is very reactive to my lunge whip as in scared so I use my dressage whip instead. I'm going try the clipping to the lunge roller from now on too. Loving this series We all appreciate your time you put in to help all of us with our TB and maybe one of us takes one of ours to the Olympics that you helped training and get amongst the Warmbloods.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love reading comments like this! Glad the videos are helping you 🤩

[@tamlynblamey138]

Another awesome video. Thank you so much Alicia. Wow Mowgley has beautiful movement. I learnt so much from this video.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome!

[@Rebecca-ks7ui]

Hi Alicia, from NSW, AUS. I have not long found your videos and just want say thank you for doing them! they are soo helpful and I have learnt soooo much!! and yes mind blowing!! I've just bought a 4 yr old OTT, I'm just getting back into riding. I am going to follow your way of training and see how he goes! Looking forward to hopefully a transformation too haha When he lunges he goes around for a bit, then swings his hind quarters out and stops, sometimes I can get him to go forward again other times he'll back up and I have to lead him forward. he seems to do it in the same spot and there is not fence close to him on that side, not sure why he does that...maybe he doesn't like the whip... He also flicks his head up and down and around as if to say something is not right or he doesn't want to do it...I'm only lunging him in the sheep yards as I don't have a round yard, so its an odd shaped yard. the ground is not super hard but it's not soft. can that affect them? Would you have any other suggestions or thoughts? Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Rebecca!! Thanks so much for tuning in!! We have passed your question along to Alicia and the team to help with! Watch this space for an update x

[@Rebecca-ks7ui]

@@YourRidingSuccess Thank you! Also, I lunged him again today and he wouldn’t go at all kept carrying on kicking out and rearing..

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Rebecca! The problem you are having is that he is not going forward into the reins and he doesnt want to stay upright and pushing forward. Really important that you keep him forward infront of the whip so that he doesn't have a chance to stop and that when he starts to drift you catch him and correct before he stops. I would also check to rule out any discomfort or pain x

[@Rebecca-ks7ui]

@@YourRidingSuccess ok thank you, I’ll keep persisting with him on the lunge and maybe he does have some discomfort there..might be why he’s resisting so much..thanks again 😌

[@michelekanefsky7511]

Fantastic tutorial! Very helpful & I have quite a few takeaways!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful! 😇

[@betho1899]

This video has been the best yet, exactly the information and visualisation I needed for lunging! Thankyou Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you loved it!

[@samanthacollins9807]

I love this video so much. I wish though Alicia would promote the horse having to face the rider to send them out rather than her backing up. I wish the horse did more foot work at the beginning then Alicia. Still an amazing video and I wish I had this 5 years ago.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your comments and suggestions ✨

[@jeanneholt3188]

Love this channel and all the advice & tips! Your energy is infectious and the way you teach the concepts is so easy to follow. Also truly appreciate seeing the good and the not so good examples, it’s nice to see how you handle the different things we may experience. Thank you so much‼️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your lovely message! You are so welcome!

[@demilynn4179]

look at that little baby

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is very sweet isn't he!

[@jessicabee9299]

Fantastic videos ❤❤ Also how gorgeous does he look in his tack!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He looks very handsome!!!

[@Tulipsaki]

Aw, look at little George looking at what's going on!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@lindylufromoz5111]

Fabulous instruction, thanks Alicia.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure!

[@freyatheconnemara3932]

Fantastic video 😍 amazing to see you promoting helmet safety! Really enjoyed this Alicia ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@TwiFuent]

Super helpful! Love the OTTB series!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you like them!

[@fauziadurrani9064]

Yes this is awesome! I needed this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you loved it x

[@nancydonahue4256]

That was fascinating! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

Good Luck !! With your OTTB !!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@caroldavies5774]

Loved this your videos are so helpful

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Carol x

[@leah-bethanderton9419]

I have a horse that rushes in on the lunge and I just try to gather up the lunge line as she does it and stop her from running me over. She has little to no ‘respect‘ of the whip and will just run run into it. I’ve been taping her on the shoulder as she starts to turn, which sometimes works if I get it at the right time, but then she speeds up and goes A LOT faster. Would love some tips, I’m really enjoying your OTT series and can’t wait for more 😁😁

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Good question! I will ask Alicia to answer this one and we will let you know when she has answered it ✨

[@janellekath370]

Hi Alicia, thankyou for the fantastic videos and information. Could you please tell me what diameter you round yard is? It looks a good size.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Sorry Janelle we are not sure what size it is but will try and find out for you x

[@janehorseridingdiver]

Lovely to watch.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amelieg739]

This is so helpful!! Thanks so much Alicia. I am training a young horse and this is so helpful. ❤️❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is what it is all about! So glad we could help!

[@caroldavies5774]

Can you please show us how you do the double lunge lines please

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! Stay tuned x

[@betsysmall3576]

Great video!!! Loved the way the horse stretches?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! He is wonderful isn't he!

[@samanthajeanette9646]

I am no where's near a professional, I've only trained one horse and he was a weanling and I learned how to train him from KZbin videos, but to give him a good clear 'walk' cue I had to start off by hunching my shoulders slightly and bending at the waist just a tiny bit to bring my energy down while saying 'walk' long and drawn out. It was a good visual cue for him and eventually I didn't have to bend at the waist anymore and then eventually all I had to do was lower my chin to my chest slightly. Now I only have to say 'walk' and he walks fine but he is a Quarter Horse and not super energetic like a thoroughbred. I did find the visual cue helped him calm and slow down almost immediately so I wonder if this guy would pick it up as easily? 🤔 love these videos and I really wish I had these when I was trying to train my guy 7 years ago!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

The horses do pick up on rider body language for sure, Alicia does not highlight it in this video but she does use her body language to help the horse understand what is expected like a shorter sharper noise to go faster and a longer stead noise to bring him back and the direction her body is facing 🦄

[@chuckciali2027]

Very helpful but what about change of direction?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I will ask Alicia to explain a change of direction for you. Stay tuned!

[@margrietoregan828]

This is very different from the ‘natural horsemanship’ method of ‘round yard’ work & from their ‘ground work’ on a long line. BTW at 16:50 when Mo puts his nose right to the ground, that is him asking to finish & come into you & that you’re his alpha ….

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for your comments! There are many ways to work with the horses, the main thing is that the horse understands the work and is happy in their work 💕

[@DropBearClaire]

I would love to see you cross tie train him!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Stay tuned as we will be doing some handling videos with Mowgley as soon as next week!!! If you subscribe to our channel you will receive notifications when we release new videos so you don't miss out!!

[@realisticequestrian8229]

Walking on the lunge before you send them out trotting will help train them to relax and walk at the end too. :) Same concept. Walk, halt, walk, halt. Change direction often. Thoroughbreds love to just move their feet so it would be too simple to just let them trot straight away. I like to walk for a few minutes before moving up the gaits - just as I do when I'm on them. Repetition helps.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks Amy, Mowgley goes on the walker and also walks at start and end, especially at the end where Alicia points out that he needs to walk until he is not breathing so hard.

[@realisticequestrian8229]

@@YourRidingSuccess I know. But walking on the lunge at the beginning is still possible 🙂

[@daveroseman1185]

How do you make that crazy noise???? Love it. What does it mean to the horse?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this!! It is a skill making the noise (maybe we need to make a video of it!!!) it is a kind of tongue roll and it tells the horse to trot x

[@bethmiller8284]

@@YourRidingSuccess I suppose you could use any noise for the cue, as long as you are consistent.

[@YaminoSierra]

Such helpful videos, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you are finding them helpful!

[@angelfoodcake1979]

Wow, I cannot believe how young these race horses are!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Mowgley is 4 years old which is older than the average age of 3 that you would start with ridden work 💕

[@monicademeyere6484]

Hi, what a great video thank you, what if I cant get him to troat from cancer? Grts

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your question, Monica! You can work more on getting the trot bigger until the horse gets to the point of its rhythm changing which helps to get into canter. So rather than focus on a canter aid in the beginning, focus on getting the trop bigger until the rhythm starts to change and then go in. You can also watch this video of Alicia helping Suzanne with her horse trot to canter - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpPThn2jnLuZla8

[@freemanfarms2011]

Super!!!! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@sarahrichardson8515]

Great video :) thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@naunettemartin7450]

Your voide will help me and I want to thank you I have all the conference in ride ing my horse and we did good win I ride her but she kit out I did want her to kit out but she did

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@naunettemartin7450]

@@YourRidingSuccess thank you how do you stop form kiting out win you are ride ing a horse thank you Nannette

[@Hgcytftfhyghyguyg]

There videos are amazing 🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@peacetoallx]

thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure!

[@lucibirtle7364]

Love watching your videos. How big is your lunge pen please?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks Luci! I will try and find out for you but it is quite large!

[@evebwq2947]

love this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@catherinegoode4445]

Very helpful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you think so!

[@2010SKAL]

My OTTB hated cross ties - he had what I can only describe as PTSD ! Perhaps thinking he was going racing again? He was perfectly fine being tied up any other way!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

It does take time for them to relax in the cross ties, if you take time and make it a fun experience then he will get better