Day 1 - SCEA Rescue Horse - Round Pen Training

[SurinderBarrelRacer]

Hi! Thank you so much for putting up all these videos on your progress with Fancy! I'm going to start working on this with my horse over Spring break, and from then on!(: I do have one question though... I don't have access to a round pen, but I do have access to an arena. So can I do all of this that your doing with Fancy in the round pen... without a round pen? Thank you!(:

[MissMissJana]

She is BEAUTIFUL!

[SecondChanceEquine]

@MissMissJana Thank you.

[gcoxalaska]

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[Julia16nhs]

THIS IS AMAZING!

[gcoxalaska]

Hey, what's tat on your left forearm? You pilots CheckList? Us oldtimers need notes so we know what to do next!

[SecondChanceEquine]

@gcoxalaska That's exactly what it is. It was a training tool I developed it for Clinton Anderson to go along with his training DVDs. It's able to hold 3 cards of notes for beginners in the method. It didn't test out well with the public but I find it helpful to keep me on point. It's like a quarterback cuff.

[gcoxalaska]

@gcoxalaska I carry a pre-printed 3x5 in my pocket and give one out to all my students as a pilots checklist. I was a bit embarrassed a couple of times to tell people but heard CLINTON had used one at Road to the Horse, so Good enough for a Master, good enough for me... You sure do good work..

[liquidatom]

What song are you using as your entrance music? Great videos btw.

[SecondChanceEquine]

@liquidatom We created it digitally. Thanks 

[gcoxalaska]

Good clips Dude... I watched almost all of them...

[haylleeecopter]

How old was Fancy when you first started training her? I just bought myself a year and a half old filly and I want to start to work with her but I'm not sure if its too early yet...

[SecondChanceEquine]

@haylleeecopter Fancy was the same age when she came to us with big fear issues. That's not too early to start groundwork. Wait til she is at least 2 years old to ride her. It's never too early to teach manners, just keep it on the ground. Have fun.

[SecondChanceEquine]

@haylleeecopter Fancy was 2 years old when I started her to ride and I taught her ground work at a year and a half. Don't ride her before she is at least 2 years. Groundwork is fine at any age just remember the younger they are the quicker they tire and less attention span they have.

[SecondChanceEquine]

@jenmisterpaz Every horse is different but they all respect the leader The easiest way is to do the groundwork. A lot of backing up and changes of direct. Make sure you get the flexing very light before going undersaddle.

[SecondChanceEquine]

Fancy has blossomed into a wonderful partner. She is extremely soft and kind. To think nobody wanted her.

There is always work to be done at Second Chance.Grooming, moving hay, working with horses or just mowing grass.Give Bryce a call and tell him you want to volunteer to help out. Thanks for your interest, maybe we'll meet some day.

[runningXfree]

So about a week ago, (I think his name was Bryce) Second Chance Equine Association came to talk to my 4H trail club. He talked about a horse named Fancy and how she had some videos on youtube of her! I have watched alomst all of them now and I am absolutely in love with this horse! If I could foster a horse I would but sadly I am already boarding two horses right now. As a kid watching him talk I was determined to help in some way so, how can I? Physically helping out I mean too?

[4657jess]

Absolutely love these videos!!! Great job sir!!

[SecondChanceEquine]

Age makes no difference, (30 mins) sounds like he is a willing partner just in need of some leadership and direction. Round penning is extremely important because we are MENTALLY binding the horse to us. You need to n ow get him to follow or draw to you. Day 2 video. Once this is established you don't need to do daily but you can if you and your horse enjoy it. It cements the role of leadership which is the foundation for learning. I would move on to groundwork after he draws to you.

[TheKimigirl2010]

how often should I do round pen training? I am working with a 19 yo gelding that is very pushy and has no ground manners. I watched this video and we spent 30 minutes in the round pen on sat. At first, he ran like crazy around the pen. After seeing that it did not phase me, he calmed down and followed pointing direction and turning to face me with every stop! How often should I or can I use this as part of our work together?

[eventerkatie84]

Absolutely unreal.... :)

[EVallone]

Came looking to learn and I sure did! Thanks.

[JessaBreeze32]

Nice!

[I65Chrome]

Very well done.