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

When you get a new horse you there's a few things you need to do on the ground before you get on to make sure you horse is safe. Today we are going to show you through all the ground work we do to prepare our horses for riding!
Mowgley has already put on a lot of muscle from the walker, being hand walked with controlled walking exercises and a few lunges in between.
Lunging is important also for our thoroughbred Mowgley to understand how the bit works, the bridle works AND how the connection from the back to the front works. We do all before we get on him, so it's safer for the rider and a happier experience for our horse!
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[@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.

[@alexandrabardos9142]

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!!!

[@jessjones8592]

Such a great teacher!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@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.

[@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 🙏🏻

[@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!

[@eleanorcotton6824]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@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

[@KellyJohns-y5j]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! Tell us how you go 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 🤩

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@emma_and_a_horse]

Very informative. Thank you so much for the video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome, Em! x

[@myiaequestrian1784]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!! x

[@humphreymurphy2833]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much!

[@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! 💕

[@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!

[@allysmith2284]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@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!

[@barbaranolan5674]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We think so, too! 😂

[@deborahlunt3478]

Brilliantly explained

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@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!

[@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!

[@jay10.274]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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

[@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.

[@victoriafox9723]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure x

[@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

[@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!!!

[@helenboys1280]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you are finding the videos helpful 😇

[@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 💕

[@susanfantozzi4415]

Excellent lunging session.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank 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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@ciara2837]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We are very lucky 💕

[@lindylufromoz5111]

Fabulous instruction, thanks Alicia.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure!

[@demilynn4179]

look at that little baby

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is very sweet isn't he!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@kristineesk.9563]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for the feedback 🤩

[@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

[@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

[@nancydonahue4256]

That was fascinating! Thank you!

[@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!

[@janehorseridingdiver]

Lovely to watch.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed 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 ✨

[@freyatheconnemara3932]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@lisajames4150]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure!

[@caroldavies5774]

Loved this your videos are so helpful

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Carol x

[@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 💕

[@jessicabee9299]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He looks very handsome!!!

[@freemanfarms2011]

Super!!!! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

😇

[@humanity941]

thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure!

[@betsysmall3576]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! He is wonderful isn't he!

[@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 💕

[@Hgcytftfhyghyguyg]

There videos are amazing 🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@juliecampbell8966]

Gold!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

🦄

[@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!

[@sarahrichardson8515]

Great video :) thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@evebwq2947]

love this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

😇

[@catherinegoode4445]

Very helpful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you think so!

[@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 😌

[@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

[@caroldavies5774]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! Stay tuned x

[@chuckciali2027]

Very helpful but what about change of direction?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@isobeldore5990]

Great video! Question about how you connect the lunge rein through the bit to the roller. Do you think that would work if you did not have a round yard?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Yes you can still do this even if you are lunging not in a round yard x

[@siobhanelizabeth8006]

Catching my madam would be a good start… 😅 but great videos 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Do you have trouble catching your horse? In the field?

[@siobhanelizabeth8006]

@@YourRidingSuccess I’m not getting notifications, sorry for the delay (think I’ve sorted it)! She’s incredibly buddy sour, getting there but she’s a sassy pants and opinionated (but I do love her) Thanks for the reply 😊

[@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

[@jntutter]

Love this series. Please do a video of the double rein lunge with explanations. The lunge hooked to the roller in this video was new to me. I can see how it is a great tool to have my belt. The double rein lunge would be another good tool to have. Also, is that a RolyPoly pad (pink folded)? I cannot seem to find them for sale any longer and would be great to know where to purchase. ☺️ Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great feedback, I will ask Alicia both of these questions and let you know!

[@Amostudiofilm]

Hi! I bought a toroughbred english. He stayed for 2 years, and now I worked with him for about 45 minutes, and the next day he couldn't step on his right front leg. Does he have a medical problem because he was used to racing? Thanks also congratulations for what you do with the horses!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi there! That would be best to be evaluated by a vet for sure. It sounds like he might have some soreness. x

[@maddysnaith7625]

Hey! What would you do in the situation of the horse not wanting to react to the whip? Like not wanting to move to start the lunge?

[@Jacky_115]

lightly tapping them might work

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Maddy, it would depend on exactly what the horses reaction was, is the horse not moving at all or just reacting badly to the whip?

[@maddysnaith7625]

@@YourRidingSuccess he just tends to swing his head in and stand still. He has no reaction to the whip whatsoever

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This means he is facing up to you rather than moving off in a circle around you. You can try leading him a little so he gets the idea of moving off into a circle.

[@humanity941]

anyone who puts a thumbs down your just jealous and twisted

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh thank you for your support George

[@hattiemartin751]

If you don’t have a roller could you use the saddle and put the lunge rein through the stirrup instead?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Hattie! Super question! If you don't have a roller you can attach to the girth x

[@daisyderges6930]

#Harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

nice!!

[@sharonklassen1800]

Looks fabulous. My question. Why not loose side reins?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Sharon, the idea of not using side reins and to instead start with one lunge rein and then eventually have two (one on each side) is so he does not feel "trapped" as he is only learning about accepting the contact x

[@audreye7078]

Side reins are loose only initially so that rooting or stargazing, the horse runs into the bit.. as the horse gains regularity and consistency in where the head is, gradually shorten them so the horse learns to make use of the neck to stretch out to the bit.

[@Angie-jj9gc]

Great videos! Just wondering how big your round yard is? It's a beauty!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! I am not sure but I will try and find out for you x

[@Angie-jj9gc]

@@YourRidingSuccess Cheers!

[@chani_the_unicorn]

🤩

[@naunettemartin7450]

She did not want to work but I made her work win work her on her back and that's is win she kit out how do you stop it for my kit out thank you Nannette

[@YourRidingSuccess]

See the reply to your other comment ✨

[@lynnettejalufka2682]

What you do mean by "massage the bit?"

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Think of moving the bit over the horses tongue.

[@victoriaroyle3980]

#harlow 🤞

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Nice!!

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it and it will help me win I work my I did ride my she kit out how do you stop a horse from kiting out win I ride her I don't want her to kit out it is a bad habit for my horse to do and can I ask you how do I stop her form kit out thank you win I ride her I don't want her kit out win the trail thank you Nannette

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Is your horse kicking out at something in particular?

[@naunettemartin7450]

@@YourRidingSuccess she is kit out win she does not to work but I mead her work and win she does not want to work she kit out how do I stop it and can you tell me how to stop her form kiting out thank you Nannette

[@YourRidingSuccess]

If you watch todays video there is a question which is similar to yours about a horse that is protesting in the work. Have a look and let me know if this helps you

[@traceynaughton8537]

This video was really helpful. I am going to try attaching the lunge rein to the roller next time I lunge my boy (Neville). However, I do have a question when I lunge Neville I get him to go out for 1 or 2 laps before he comes back in. How best should I get him to go out again? Should I just keep leading him out whenever he comes in? Or is there another method to help him realise it is work time not time for pats? Thanks Tracey

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great question Tracey, if you watch during the video Alicia mentions using the whip to encourage the horses shoulders to stay out on the circle. Watch that part again and practise with your horse ✨

[@desireesmart1182]

I have 2 questions: Is that a loose ring and what do you do to keep a horse out on the circle when he keeps coming in to you? I had tried many things with my previous (now deceased) standardbred including the use of side reins and whip to the shoulder just to keep him out and moving forward but he always came in to me. I was never able to accomplish it and was wondering what you would do in that situation? He4 was good about personal space and had impeccable stall manners other than this one issue.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Desiree, yes it is a loose ring and you use the whip to help encourage the shoulders as Alicia mentions in the video but also the use of two lunge reins can assist you as the reason the horse gets too small or big on the circle is due to balance, the horse is balancing more one way to drifts in or out.

[@desireesmart1182]

@@YourRidingSuccess Thank you!

[@libz6570]

How u said make the circle larger and smaller, how do u actually do that? When I try my horse always turns to face me and stops moving.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

GREAT question! Alicia said she is going to answer that one live for you! We will add it to Tuesdays Q and A video xx

[@megandonovin8329]

How many days a week does he get lunged/be ridden once he’s ridden?

[@megandonovin8329]

Also what to do if horse is leaning heavily on lunge line.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is a good question which I will ask Alicia to answer! Stay tuned for her answer!

[@megandonovin8329]

@@YourRidingSuccess any update?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Did you see Alicia answered your question in the "Dressage Explained" video? Also can you tell me when your horse is leaning on the lunge line, do you mean the horse is trying to make a bigger circle?

[@nezamariannek6319]

Do you maybe have any suggestions on lunging a horse that starts with the right lead in canter but then suddenly switches to wrong canter? Should I have him clipped onto the bridle or through the lunging rings like in this video? Xx thanks

[@nezamariannek6319]

Sorry completely forgot to mention, the horse is mine and is being ridden, walk, trot, canter. He was "broken in" beginning of this year

[@sarahdoheny6306]

He's crossfiring so pull him back to get on the right lead, then go back up to your canter.

[@nezamariannek6319]

@@sarahdoheny6306 i know, that's what I've been doing. But it keeps happening that he changes lead mod canter

[@sarahdoheny6306]

its possible the horse has trouble balancing while bending. The one key I know to fixing this is to improve the horse's strength, balance, and flexibility.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great question! When the horse takes the incorrect canter lead in riding or lunging it is because the horse's body is not in the correct position to take the right lead. So you need to help the horse be balanced and in the correct position with his shoulders/rib cage/flexion. Having the lunge lead attached as per this video will help to determine the correct flexion but as mentioned in the video if you have nothing on the outside of the horse (double lunge lead) you have little control over the horses outside shoulder.

[@romyc5445]

wear glovesssss, trust me rope burn isnt fun haha!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes as Alicia mentions in the video, gloves are important!

[@samanthataylor5586]

first

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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[@YaminoSierra]

Such helpful videos, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you are finding them helpful!

[@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!!! 🤩

[@patholland3041]

#harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Nice!!

[@Shawleen07]

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

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Have fun!

[@mdee860]

This is a good lunge lesson. What is your aim of when he responds appropriately, whether trot or canter - to cut him off so quickly & change the gait? As a horse, I might think "OK, she said trot. Got it." But instead of letting him do a full circle or two to understand the 'trot or 'canter' ask/command - you seem to immediately switch him off of what you just asked him to do? I'm not seeing the positive enforcement of what you asked him to do? Personally, I believe horses can learn the words trot & canter just well as the bird call sound & the word hup. But that's just my own take & personal experience. He's doing so well for only 1 week with you. I think it's because of all the free time you spent with you & the pets & chit chatting with him. It helps to settle OTTBs.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your feedback 🤩 As outlined in the video, the purpose of changing between the trot and canter is to use the canter to help Mowgley seek the contact and then drop back to trot and that he keeps taking the contact. This is to help him understand seeking the contact before riding. As you can see Mowgley picks this system up well and responds positively.

[@mdee860]

@@YourRidingSuccess - thank you so much for that explanation! I did hear you say that in the video, but it didn't 100% resonate because of the almost immediate gait changes. I understand your intention now even though it does seem very abrupt to me... & I suspect to beautiful Mowgley as well, as evidence by his frustration bucks. With all that said, I ♥️ that you put pads underneath his lunging girth for his comfort. Thoroughbreds have such high, narrow withers ( not designed for bareback, even at a walk 😉 ) Such wonderful progress & bonding in such a short time. He's a sweetie, glad he's in your care. Is he a retrain & sell horse or do you plan to have him as a forever horse?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

With Mowgley the goal is to train him as high as possible up the levels to show you what can be possible with OTTB's x

[@mdee860]

@@YourRidingSuccess - he's a sweetie. Hope you can keep him, he's happy with you & his barn! However, I do realize, it's a business & you can't keep them all.