I came on to YouTube thinking I was going to get some work done and came across a video you had made. That was 20+ videos ago. I am so inthralled with what you do and the way you do it - its so wonderful. I've never been in a horse drawn carriage, but travelling along with you both, listening to everything your explaining and enjoying the countryside, I feel like I'm on holidays. I think if I ever make into your neck of the woods I think I will know my around. Thank-you for sharing what you do.
@ShortOrderCook1 Thank you for taking the time to comment - its always lovely to hear what people think of what we do, even if they don't drive carriages themselves. We are lucky to be able to train horses and live in such a beautiful part of Hampshire, so once again thank you for your comment and we hope you enjoy watching our videos in the future.
Sometimes they're not whispering to the horse. Sometimes a well timed slip of the tongue into the horse's nostril will calm her right down every time...because their mothers do it when they're young to calm them. I've done this and it works like a charm...getting onto trailers, working with the ferrier, etc. Sounds horrible...lol...but works like a charm :)
@Saartje05 There are many modern so-called "natural horsemen" who still use old-fashioned methods. They may call themselves horse whisperers instead of horse breakers, and state that their methods are new, but they still do things how they were done many years ago. We do not believe in using emotive language as a marketing ploy, so whether you call the process breaking, starting, gentling or training, we prefer to let our results speak for themselves - safe, confident and happy harness horses.
@barryhook2 We have safe, confident, happy harness horses too. Never had one incident or accident. But we don´t ´break´ them. Imo there´s a HUGE difference between breaking a horse or gently training a horse. It also takes more time, but the results are fantastic. And you´ve obviously never met Pat Parelli or you wouldn´t talk about ´horse whisperers´ like that. I´ve never seen a man handling a horse like that. It´s amazing what the man does with problem horses.
@Saartje05 As I said before, whether you call it breaking or gentling it is the way you do it and the end result that matters. Your argument is with the methods used (i.e. what the word "breaking" infers as opposed to the word "gentling") regardless of whether we do gently train them but just call it breaking! It does not have to take a long time to achieve a happy horse IF you use the right methods. If we "broke their spirit"/handled them roughly they would not be this confident.
@barryhook2 The proof of this is shown when we drive young horses in soft rubber bits through the middle of a busy town, proving that they are safe, confident and happy, well-trained, and not afraid of their driver/handler.
@Saartje05 Look up Pat Parelli and Catwalk youtube video - theres a modern, natural horseman using a very old fashioned trick. Is it gentle training cos its done by him? Would it still be amazing if someone else was doing the same thing? ive never met anyone train horses purely by whispering to them!! so he's not a horse whisperer. if he handles problem horses like that does it make it ok because he's not calling himself a horse breaker?!! Not all oldfashioned ways are bad, its the way you train
She's popping along nicely .I really like the way you instill total confidence in your 'orses.I do notice that owners tend to hold onto the reins a bit more than you do and I know it can lead to the 'orses being less confident, because the drivers are .... blah blah .You are doing a great job always .Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@steelscooters If you would like us to break your horse please call or email us so we can discuss your requirements in more detail - information can be found on our website if you go to our Youtube channel and click the banner at the top.
I sold a team once by doing just that: dropping the lines to the buckle in heavy traffic, and the team kept going like I had a good hold on them. They never veered, speeded up, slowed down or spooked. Well done.
I came on to YouTube thinking I was going to get some work done and came across a video you had made. That was 20+ videos ago. I am so inthralled with what you do and the way you do it - its so wonderful. I've never been in a horse drawn carriage, but travelling along with you both, listening to everything your explaining and enjoying the countryside, I feel like I'm on holidays. I think if I ever make into your neck of the woods I think I will know my around. Thank-you for sharing what you do.
ShortOrderCook1 2 weeks ago
@ShortOrderCook1 Thank you for taking the time to comment - its always lovely to hear what people think of what we do, even if they don't drive carriages themselves. We are lucky to be able to train horses and live in such a beautiful part of Hampshire, so once again thank you for your comment and we hope you enjoy watching our videos in the future.
barryhook2 2 weeks ago
Sometimes they're not whispering to the horse. Sometimes a well timed slip of the tongue into the horse's nostril will calm her right down every time...because their mothers do it when they're young to calm them. I've done this and it works like a charm...getting onto trailers, working with the ferrier, etc. Sounds horrible...lol...but works like a charm :)
Just subbed, love your vids!
MrAnguswangus 4 months ago
Breaking?? I´m sure you´re doing a well job, but calling it breaking? Bit old fashion.
Saartje05 4 months ago
@Saartje05 There are many modern so-called "natural horsemen" who still use old-fashioned methods. They may call themselves horse whisperers instead of horse breakers, and state that their methods are new, but they still do things how they were done many years ago. We do not believe in using emotive language as a marketing ploy, so whether you call the process breaking, starting, gentling or training, we prefer to let our results speak for themselves - safe, confident and happy harness horses.
barryhook2 4 months ago
@barryhook2 We have safe, confident, happy harness horses too. Never had one incident or accident. But we don´t ´break´ them. Imo there´s a HUGE difference between breaking a horse or gently training a horse. It also takes more time, but the results are fantastic. And you´ve obviously never met Pat Parelli or you wouldn´t talk about ´horse whisperers´ like that. I´ve never seen a man handling a horse like that. It´s amazing what the man does with problem horses.
Saartje05 4 months ago
@Saartje05 As I said before, whether you call it breaking or gentling it is the way you do it and the end result that matters. Your argument is with the methods used (i.e. what the word "breaking" infers as opposed to the word "gentling") regardless of whether we do gently train them but just call it breaking! It does not have to take a long time to achieve a happy horse IF you use the right methods. If we "broke their spirit"/handled them roughly they would not be this confident.
barryhook2 4 months ago
@barryhook2 The proof of this is shown when we drive young horses in soft rubber bits through the middle of a busy town, proving that they are safe, confident and happy, well-trained, and not afraid of their driver/handler.
barryhook2 4 months ago
@Saartje05 Look up Pat Parelli and Catwalk youtube video - theres a modern, natural horseman using a very old fashioned trick. Is it gentle training cos its done by him? Would it still be amazing if someone else was doing the same thing? ive never met anyone train horses purely by whispering to them!! so he's not a horse whisperer. if he handles problem horses like that does it make it ok because he's not calling himself a horse breaker?!! Not all oldfashioned ways are bad, its the way you train
bullseyedart1 4 months ago
She's popping along nicely .I really like the way you instill total confidence in your 'orses.I do notice that owners tend to hold onto the reins a bit more than you do and I know it can lead to the 'orses being less confident, because the drivers are .... blah blah .You are doing a great job always .Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
chelackie 5 months ago
too cute I love how they dont match at all its adorable soo cutee
Jessiealana 5 months ago
I love to watch your movies!
I like the way you work with horses.
What do you think about bitless driving? I am curious about that?
It would be cool to see your work with horses in real life, but I live in the Netherlands. That's quite a bit far!
Keep up the good work!
Linnyh 1 year ago
would you consider breaking my 3 year old
steelscooters 1 year ago
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SantaandCo 1 year ago
@steelscooters If you would like us to break your horse please call or email us so we can discuss your requirements in more detail - information can be found on our website if you go to our Youtube channel and click the banner at the top.
Thanks
barryhook2 1 year ago
is that a double ring bit where did you get that from been trying to get one for ages ;)
JonesSwan 1 year ago
I have watched a few of your videos with that white horse...I'll take him!
annruger 1 year ago
I sold a team once by doing just that: dropping the lines to the buckle in heavy traffic, and the team kept going like I had a good hold on them. They never veered, speeded up, slowed down or spooked. Well done.
userunavailable3095 1 year ago