Hahaha! This makes much more sense now. I wasn't doing a few of these things with my pony and that's probably why she wasn't reacting the way Ivy was. Thanks!!
@Kabunky18 Did you listen to the voice over? It explains everything. You can also look at my vid, "train your horse to be a calm, brave jumper using free-lunging".
Draping the whip across her back is a conditioned reinforcer. We do it whenever she has done well and combine it with petting and treats. Soon the motion of draping it across her back creates the same response as petting and treats. It's soothing, like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
It is a "conditioned reinforcer." A conditioned reinforcer is something that is normally neutral, but becomes associated with something good.
For example, money is a conditioned reinforcer. Paper bills don't mean anything but since you can use them to buy things you want, you get excited about paper money just because it means something good is coming.
When we wrap the whip around her neck, we always give her a rest and some petting, and sometimes a treat. Over time, she becomes conditioned to associate the whip with a rest. After she makes that association, draping the whip over her neck becomes soothing, like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
how do you get that horse to lounge like that? i got my horse when she was 9. shes 11 now. but if you move and act like your going to walk in front of her she will stop dead in her tracks. even at a canter. as soon as you take 1 step she stops. well how do you teach your horse to free lounge like that?????
Did you listen to the voice-over? It should give you all the info you need. Your horse was probably trained to stop when you step in front of her. If you click and treat her for going past you, she will soon learn it's ok, particularly if you click her for going over the jump because the jump is a visual marker.
That's a great question. When were getting our horses used to whips, we swing the whip around and make noise with it. Every time the horse gets nervous, we drape the whip over the horse's neck to show her we're not going to hit her. If you use it right, the whip reminds a horse of mama horse's tail that keeps the flies of her foals back. We drape it around the horse's neck and call them to us. It can be soothing, kind of like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
The other thing that will really help is making sure you give a really nice release over the jump. If you hold back at all, your horse will feel claustrophobic and that will make her try to run through the pressure.
This free jumping exercise should fix it if it is a fear based problem. The other thing it could be is saddle fit. After she can do the free jumping exactly how you want her to, then have her try it with your saddle. If she has a hard time, your saddle might be pinching her withers. Also, check out one of the snaking/weaving videos I have because that helps slow a horse down and supple them up, too. A lot of horses actually slow down better in a halter, too, than a bit, so you could try that.
Some do it because they are hiding and don't want to connect with you. Others do it because the are showing submission. Some do it because their backs are sore. Ivie does it because she does not accept Chloe as her leader and did not want to give her eye contact. She comes around at the end of the video, as you see.
now i LOVE how she keeps her head low the whole time!! that is amazing! :) i looovvveee natural horsemanship!!! I do this with my pony too, but he runs about with his head held high, i am still working on that. this is a great video!
Thanks for your super nice comments! I think some of the time Ivie has her head down because she is hiding and not wanting to really keep a connection and other times it is relaxation. Ivie has more of a dominant horsenality so it can be hard to cause her to want to keep the partnership while she's trucking around the rail. Maybe your pony is just really playful and exuberant?
With those horsenalities sometimes it works to click them for a level topline and watching where they are going, instead of watching you. Have you done any clicker training with your natural horsemanship? They go really well together.
Hahaha! This makes much more sense now. I wasn't doing a few of these things with my pony and that's probably why she wasn't reacting the way Ivy was. Thanks!!
EquitationQueen100 1 month ago
"With her human" heheh.
missvincent 1 year ago
coolio that was ausome
sadleclubgirl 1 year ago
very great training methods. If I get a horse I'll use them =)
RUSALOSHKA 1 year ago
cute video
LifeLovinCowgirl 1 year ago
How do you get your horse to free lunge? My American Warmblood is 6 and is very strong and heavy when I just lunge with a line.
Kabunky18 1 year ago
@Kabunky18 Did you listen to the voice over? It explains everything. You can also look at my vid, "train your horse to be a calm, brave jumper using free-lunging".
welcometopemberley 1 year ago
Great video and training methods. Keep up the good work!
babyhorsey6 1 year ago
@babyhorsey6 Thanks!
welcometopemberley 1 year ago
you are a very good horse trainer i love your horse and very good with being on control with her GREAT JOB!!
scotty422111 2 years ago
@scotty422111 THank you :))
welcometopemberley 1 year ago
wow u guys are great with horses
her head is so cute when its down<333
geldielander 2 years ago
kool :) is it a lunging whip i would love to do this with my new horse(thats if i buy it)
she hasnet started jumping yet , but shes going over poles:)
BlackJacksSaddle 2 years ago
just wondering how dose a whip reword?
if i were a horse i would like being smaked buy a whip..
BlackJacksSaddle 2 years ago
Draping the whip across her back is a conditioned reinforcer. We do it whenever she has done well and combine it with petting and treats. Soon the motion of draping it across her back creates the same response as petting and treats. It's soothing, like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
i cant resist a welsh cob mare lol
biancaxx1 2 years ago
this is an awesome vid...but how is wrapping the lunge whip around her award? i would like to kno thanks :p
tiffany8horseify 2 years ago
It is a "conditioned reinforcer." A conditioned reinforcer is something that is normally neutral, but becomes associated with something good.
For example, money is a conditioned reinforcer. Paper bills don't mean anything but since you can use them to buy things you want, you get excited about paper money just because it means something good is coming.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
When we wrap the whip around her neck, we always give her a rest and some petting, and sometimes a treat. Over time, she becomes conditioned to associate the whip with a rest. After she makes that association, draping the whip over her neck becomes soothing, like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
how do you get that horse to lounge like that? i got my horse when she was 9. shes 11 now. but if you move and act like your going to walk in front of her she will stop dead in her tracks. even at a canter. as soon as you take 1 step she stops. well how do you teach your horse to free lounge like that?????
horsemonster711 2 years ago
Did you listen to the voice-over? It should give you all the info you need. Your horse was probably trained to stop when you step in front of her. If you click and treat her for going past you, she will soon learn it's ok, particularly if you click her for going over the jump because the jump is a visual marker.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
That was very helpful, thankyou :)
One question - why do you swing the whip round her neck to reward her? :)
Thankyou again!
omgitsmegx 2 years ago
That's a great question. When were getting our horses used to whips, we swing the whip around and make noise with it. Every time the horse gets nervous, we drape the whip over the horse's neck to show her we're not going to hit her. If you use it right, the whip reminds a horse of mama horse's tail that keeps the flies of her foals back. We drape it around the horse's neck and call them to us. It can be soothing, kind of like putting your arm around someone's shoulders.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
Thanks so much, that makes a lot of sense :)
omgitsmegx 2 years ago
how do you help your horse with pacing itself before a jump? i have a problem with that with my standardbred :[ thanks
horsegal1714 2 years ago
The other thing that will really help is making sure you give a really nice release over the jump. If you hold back at all, your horse will feel claustrophobic and that will make her try to run through the pressure.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
This free jumping exercise should fix it if it is a fear based problem. The other thing it could be is saddle fit. After she can do the free jumping exactly how you want her to, then have her try it with your saddle. If she has a hard time, your saddle might be pinching her withers. Also, check out one of the snaking/weaving videos I have because that helps slow a horse down and supple them up, too. A lot of horses actually slow down better in a halter, too, than a bit, so you could try that.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
This video really helped me with my new horse, Gambler. Thanks <3
HorseNamedGambler 2 years ago
Awesome! Feel free to write if you have any q's. Thanks for your comment :)
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
Thanks!
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
Why do some ponies trot with their heads down like that?
XxTheNewGenerationxX 2 years ago
Some do it because they are hiding and don't want to connect with you. Others do it because the are showing submission. Some do it because their backs are sore. Ivie does it because she does not accept Chloe as her leader and did not want to give her eye contact. She comes around at the end of the video, as you see.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
wow this is amazing!
amazing explanation!!!
now i LOVE how she keeps her head low the whole time!! that is amazing! :) i looovvveee natural horsemanship!!! I do this with my pony too, but he runs about with his head held high, i am still working on that. this is a great video!
Huddy4ever 2 years ago
Thanks for your super nice comments! I think some of the time Ivie has her head down because she is hiding and not wanting to really keep a connection and other times it is relaxation. Ivie has more of a dominant horsenality so it can be hard to cause her to want to keep the partnership while she's trucking around the rail. Maybe your pony is just really playful and exuberant?
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
With those horsenalities sometimes it works to click them for a level topline and watching where they are going, instead of watching you. Have you done any clicker training with your natural horsemanship? They go really well together.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
very well done to chloe, and very well explained. a great vid!
wolfydan121 2 years ago
Thanks! They had a really good time.
welcometopemberley 2 years ago
Very nice demonstration and explanation!
horsepaintings 2 years ago
Thanks very much!
welcometopemberley 2 years ago