The best thing to do with your young horses before you ride them out on trails! Especially if they are spooky types.
There’s nothing like a good draft❤️ my arena footing is better than ever because of her hard work.
When your horse and dog know how to act around a road🥰 This colt is turning out to be so much fun! He’s started on cross rails and starting on the barrel pattern. He’s light on his feet and athletic in every way! He’s gonna be a winner. Will be for sale in a few months.
The big scary puddle😱😂
She was a little nervous at first, but after only 5 minutes she came around and realized the puddle wasn’t gonna eat her. Plenty of approach and retreat, and not letting her jump because I need her to learn to walk over obstacles. But for her first day out she was a champ❤️#Ginger
New client horse!!
This mare is big and beautiful! I can’t wait for her to be able to relax and enjoy some nice rides! She’s got such a sweet demeanor. She’s got some holes in her training that is causing a lot of anxiety for her, so I’m trying to work through that here. She’s been taught to freeze when anything is scary and she actually stops reacting to the outside world, so to fix this I try to keep her feet moving so she is mentally engaged with the training. #Ginger
When Re-training you have to give them time to think, and room to correct themselves and not punishing them for messing up. Make your place a safe place for them to fail and then they will try harder because they are confident and calm.
I’m working on catching her. She’s been trained to run anytime you come into her pen, she turns the wrong way because she’s afraid. With a little patience and reassurance she’s learning that she can look at me, she doesn’t have to be afraid and I won’t whip her if she gets afraid and walks away or turns the wrong way.
Whipping/running a horse when they turn away from you is just drilling it into their head that you are predator and they are prey, and they are not safe with you. Instead build their confidence by showing them you won’t chase them when they are afraid. Just wait for them to stop and then walk away. This shows them they can trust you and gives them space to be curious and confident. Don’t force, Build trust.
Will be getting more videos when it’s not muddy and raining. #buttercup
All with one hand holding the camera….🤩#buttercup
There’s always that one horse who’s too good for the trough. ❤️😂
You shouldn’t have to “train” your horse to stay with you, they should want to be with you. This mare is so smart! And loves to work with me. #silver
Working on our turns, she’s getting the hang of it quick!