Very nice and calm riding! I agree with you not having too much pressure on him, neither on legs or hands. Only apply an aid when needed (more speed/less speed/turn/ etc.) and then just sit still and let the horse work. Lovely!
I just uploaded a video with my 4th backing (second time in saddle) on my 3 year old German trakehner, have a look if you like.
Riding a freshly backed horse with hands wide apart is very beneficial in helping it find balance. Although laidback, this colt has powerful hindquarter movement, making it easy for amateurs to believe the lower leg position is unstable, when in fact you are keeping the leg aids as consistent as possible considering its movement under saddle. Teaching a young horse various aids isn't about looking pretty, it's about consistency, and you do this well. Lovely horse, good luck with him.
Beautiful! You did extremely well with this guy! I just have one question; did you start him cantering on the lunge line or without one? Was this his first canter?
though i agree with what you are saying, i am just saying what i ahve found, horses tend to get confused when they are looking for the contact when your hands are so far apart. With your leg i think it can go both ways but i find that without holding your leg on them horses tend to lack propulsion and i find that they suck back more...
i also failed to say that he is a really beautiful horse and you look like a good rider in these video's
though training doesn't always mean that, if your hands are to far apart it doesn't give the horse a place to reach down into the contact. I find that they are constantly searching for contact if you hold your hands to wide, and as for the leg sucking back would be more of a problem if you had to leg as opposed to a firm leg to propel him from behind. It is better to have leg then to leave the horse with no leg and then suddenly one day work them with leg and have then shy away from it.
Wide hands does not affect the horses ability to reach to the contact. Wide hands can be adjusted just like a narrow base and kept just as soft or made strong. It does not change the horses willingness to stretch into it, just aids in balance and training. Leg wise, my leg is lightly on him, but putting more leg on would cause more reason for him to believe I am 'holding him' from going anywhere. So I keep it lightly on his side so it is there, then give an aid when needed.
your legs also move quite a bit when you get a look at them from the side or from behind, try sinking down into your heel more and holding with your calf and your leg wont move as much
Again, while position is extremely important in training a young horses, equitating is not. Holding my calf makes a huge difference. He started out more sucked back and holding my leg on would only give him more reason to suck back. Certainly would rather have the horse progress than worry about a mild bit of movement. The mild motion in my leg is not a big issue, which is actually my ankle. Holding my calf is not a good solution to this on any horse.
I am not sure where you see high in my hands, they are wide though. I purposely put my hands at a wider base with young horses in general. It gives an easier place for them to find blance in as well as making aids a bit more clear without throwing them off balance or being too sharp. As they learn and gain balance I can bring my base in to a more typical place. Training doesn't always mean equitating.
this is such a loverly horse !! you a stunnin rider as well, you sit nice and quiet an actually work with the horse...how old are you/how long you been riding ?? this is a truly stunning bit of riding =] x
wht mini said!!!!!! i do thank u for posting these tho, love yur vids... the only thing i might say---- absolutely nothing! i'd be honored to have u show a horse i had, w/out a doubt!!!!! keep up the good work.....:)
haha at people assuming the right to be your clinician ;) yes, because the first place she's going to look for training critiques is in youtube comments...
He is gorgeous! What breed is he? I just bought a green horse that was being trained for western pleasure, and I'm retraining him to be an eventer. I'm thinking about using side reins on him? What are your opinions on them?
Incredible ride, I have watched quite a few of your videos and have been very impressed with your riding and training skills! Quick question, how much longeing with side reins do you usually do with your youngsters, if any?
This is better. You are posting the trot and giving the horse more freedom in the neck at first, later in the ride it seems like you are fussing with his head carriage too much.
Try not to pump your seat at the canter so much, and the horse won't stuffen up at the canter as much.
I am not 'fussing' with his head. As it stands at the 4th ride I am not too fussy about where a horses head is. He is a bit more stiff to the right and the extra head movement is nothing more than trying to figure out how to respond. As for the canter, it is his fourth ride. He does not have the muscle to carry the rider in the gorgeous carriage I was just being falsely accused of worrying about. He is going to be a bit wonky the first few canters. My seat is light, not pumping.
He is very comfortable to ride. As he develops more carriage I cannot imagine how much nicer he will be. For now though he already gives a nice natural balance, and very easy place to sit.
i no this has nothing to do with the 3 yoaer old colt, but i just relised that breath is on privet, i love that vidio. is it posibul you could take it of privet, prtty pritty pleas!!!!!! p.s the colt is just beutiful, he is going along nicely, what is his name?
You have a very similar way of starting horses to the one I use, and it really is such a great help to them to have a good start. Lovely to see!! You're an amazing and inspiring rider and I love you videos! Horse isn't half bad either! He has stunning movement and I'm sure he'll go far
What a cutie! And he stands so nice while you're mounting up, too!
I love his gaits. They looks so smooth and comfortable, plus he also appears to be very collected. I agree with the above people about him being a great dressage prospect.
I just was the video of his first ride and now this one. He really is good!! I haven't been riding in a couple of months and these videos make me want to ride again!! Thank you for posting, I have learned a bit more.
You and the colt your working with should go in dressage shows later on, the colt has such beautiful movement and flexion.. And in only 4 rides? Thats amazing! He will make an awesome dressage mount =) 5 stars.
nice natural mover, carries himself well. Don't think you should use a flash noseband on him, he wouldn't be trying to evade the bit. He seems very willing to accept it.
He is not trying to evade the bit - as you said he is very willing. Flashes don't often create evading problems unless used incorrectly. They only help to quiet down the mouth and actually help with some evasion problems. He came with the flash prior to me working with him. He is not in dire need of it, but it is good for him. The mouth movements is very normal for young horses while adjusting. The flash is causing him no harm.
you are doing an awesome job with him! his trot is amazing, and he also has a very nice canter. i know you will get a lot done with this guy! is he yours??
wow. he is stunning! and very willing and patient! great job with him! he goes on the bit a little too! I noticed you said he was laid back, almost too laid back.Just as a warning,I worked with a very young mare his age and she was amazingly quite and easy going.Then,she got her confidence and that didn't go down so well.I am not saying that he will be that way,but it may or may not happen.Just a warning that he might get a little "un-laid back".But very good job with him!! hope to see more!! =]
What you said is very common, I call it the 'teenager stage', many, if not most horses go through that. As they gain confidence they start to test what they know, what they can do, etc. Just another part of the training process. I am sure this guy will test now and then. I was refering to him choosing to slow rather than go under saddle which isn't always good. He is forward otherwise, so he is learning quickly how to transfer that.
Very nice and calm riding! I agree with you not having too much pressure on him, neither on legs or hands. Only apply an aid when needed (more speed/less speed/turn/ etc.) and then just sit still and let the horse work. Lovely!
I just uploaded a video with my 4th backing (second time in saddle) on my 3 year old German trakehner, have a look if you like.
Onaziz 2 weeks ago
Wow, everyone is so critical. I think you did beautifully. Lovely horse, and amazing for only his 4th ride.
bananatangarang 2 months ago
Girl, it looks perfect to me..
gcoxalaska 5 months ago
Brilliant rider and brilliant horse.. wow what a horse. Warmblood??
billyiscoolohyes 10 months ago
Riding a freshly backed horse with hands wide apart is very beneficial in helping it find balance. Although laidback, this colt has powerful hindquarter movement, making it easy for amateurs to believe the lower leg position is unstable, when in fact you are keeping the leg aids as consistent as possible considering its movement under saddle. Teaching a young horse various aids isn't about looking pretty, it's about consistency, and you do this well. Lovely horse, good luck with him.
kaeso100 11 months ago
Beautiful! You did extremely well with this guy! I just have one question; did you start him cantering on the lunge line or without one? Was this his first canter?
BeautySwift 1 year ago
though i agree with what you are saying, i am just saying what i ahve found, horses tend to get confused when they are looking for the contact when your hands are so far apart. With your leg i think it can go both ways but i find that without holding your leg on them horses tend to lack propulsion and i find that they suck back more...
i also failed to say that he is a really beautiful horse and you look like a good rider in these video's
HazardousAmusement 2 years ago
though training doesn't always mean that, if your hands are to far apart it doesn't give the horse a place to reach down into the contact. I find that they are constantly searching for contact if you hold your hands to wide, and as for the leg sucking back would be more of a problem if you had to leg as opposed to a firm leg to propel him from behind. It is better to have leg then to leave the horse with no leg and then suddenly one day work them with leg and have then shy away from it.
HazardousAmusement 2 years ago
Wide hands does not affect the horses ability to reach to the contact. Wide hands can be adjusted just like a narrow base and kept just as soft or made strong. It does not change the horses willingness to stretch into it, just aids in balance and training. Leg wise, my leg is lightly on him, but putting more leg on would cause more reason for him to believe I am 'holding him' from going anywhere. So I keep it lightly on his side so it is there, then give an aid when needed.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
your legs also move quite a bit when you get a look at them from the side or from behind, try sinking down into your heel more and holding with your calf and your leg wont move as much
HazardousAmusement 2 years ago
Again, while position is extremely important in training a young horses, equitating is not. Holding my calf makes a huge difference. He started out more sucked back and holding my leg on would only give him more reason to suck back. Certainly would rather have the horse progress than worry about a mild bit of movement. The mild motion in my leg is not a big issue, which is actually my ankle. Holding my calf is not a good solution to this on any horse.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
you shouldn't hold your hands to high and so far apart it's easier for the horse to understand your cues if your hands aren't a foot apart
HazardousAmusement 2 years ago
I am not sure where you see high in my hands, they are wide though. I purposely put my hands at a wider base with young horses in general. It gives an easier place for them to find blance in as well as making aids a bit more clear without throwing them off balance or being too sharp. As they learn and gain balance I can bring my base in to a more typical place. Training doesn't always mean equitating.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
Absolutely stunning horse and what a lovely rider too! 5* I subbed =]
YoPoNoMo 2 years ago
he is absolutely gorgeous!
and you're a great rider too, nice manner of carrying yourself. :)
may i ask what breed he is?
thanks. :)
SunshineDumpling 2 years ago
It says he is a warmblood. ;D
EquitationPrincess 2 years ago
ahahah, right,
sorry about that. :)
thanks!
SunshineDumpling 2 years ago
Id say hes Iberian :P
someoneinnz 2 years ago
this is such a loverly horse !! you a stunnin rider as well, you sit nice and quiet an actually work with the horse...how old are you/how long you been riding ?? this is a truly stunning bit of riding =] x
xxkatx94xx 2 years ago
wht mini said!!!!!! i do thank u for posting these tho, love yur vids... the only thing i might say---- absolutely nothing! i'd be honored to have u show a horse i had, w/out a doubt!!!!! keep up the good work.....:)
getgorgeousnow 2 years ago
haha at people assuming the right to be your clinician ;) yes, because the first place she's going to look for training critiques is in youtube comments...
lovely video, as per usual
minilavers 2 years ago
He is gorgeous! What breed is he? I just bought a green horse that was being trained for western pleasure, and I'm retraining him to be an eventer. I'm thinking about using side reins on him? What are your opinions on them?
jumpersofthemoon 2 years ago
Incredible ride, I have watched quite a few of your videos and have been very impressed with your riding and training skills! Quick question, how much longeing with side reins do you usually do with your youngsters, if any?
livetoride630 2 years ago
This is better. You are posting the trot and giving the horse more freedom in the neck at first, later in the ride it seems like you are fussing with his head carriage too much.
Try not to pump your seat at the canter so much, and the horse won't stuffen up at the canter as much.
pirouette987 2 years ago
I am not 'fussing' with his head. As it stands at the 4th ride I am not too fussy about where a horses head is. He is a bit more stiff to the right and the extra head movement is nothing more than trying to figure out how to respond. As for the canter, it is his fourth ride. He does not have the muscle to carry the rider in the gorgeous carriage I was just being falsely accused of worrying about. He is going to be a bit wonky the first few canters. My seat is light, not pumping.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
little place to ride on.. xD His canter looks smooth! looks really comfortable to ride ;)
Is he??
NORGSabrina 2 years ago
He is very comfortable to ride. As he develops more carriage I cannot imagine how much nicer he will be. For now though he already gives a nice natural balance, and very easy place to sit.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
Omgosh, he looks like he could already show and win ;)
BLiSSFULxFiLLY 2 years ago
His a gorgeous horse.
Good luck with him in the future!
What are your plans with him, if any?
DressageGirl07 2 years ago
He is not mine, so I do not know his full future plans. However, I do know he has a future plan for dressage.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
wow. He looks like he is doing very well and so are you , he is gorgeous and has a beautiful stride
sammijo2 2 years ago
i no this has nothing to do with the 3 yoaer old colt, but i just relised that breath is on privet, i love that vidio. is it posibul you could take it of privet, prtty pritty pleas!!!!!! p.s the colt is just beutiful, he is going along nicely, what is his name?
bicthydog 2 years ago
WOW HE is sooo pretty....
ben44558 2 years ago
Also...a bit off topic, but I was wondering what brand of dressage saddle you use? and which you find the best? Thank you!
Fahy17 2 years ago
You have a very similar way of starting horses to the one I use, and it really is such a great help to them to have a good start. Lovely to see!! You're an amazing and inspiring rider and I love you videos! Horse isn't half bad either! He has stunning movement and I'm sure he'll go far
Fahy17 2 years ago
wow who would have thought that was your 4th ride on him.... hes one spunky looking colt - you always bring out the best in thehorses you ride!
nala135 2 years ago
What a cutie! And he stands so nice while you're mounting up, too!
I love his gaits. They looks so smooth and comfortable, plus he also appears to be very collected. I agree with the above people about him being a great dressage prospect.
GalisgiaSoquili 2 years ago
wow beauitful horse! you ride so amazing on him!
kattycake2 2 years ago
4 rides and a canter congrats great job with him you guys are doing amazing!!
morganglow100 2 years ago
moves beautifully! (:
KenzieLovesPatches 2 years ago
He has so much potential! Look at that floating trot.
Congrats!
xRebelRiderx 2 years ago
I just was the video of his first ride and now this one. He really is good!! I haven't been riding in a couple of months and these videos make me want to ride again!! Thank you for posting, I have learned a bit more.
inwe1205 2 years ago
he is absoultly stunning! your really talanted :) your also really lucky to live where its sunny, it's rarely sunny and hot where i am haha :)
candygurlxx 2 years ago
he is going to make a fantastic dressage horse his canter looks so smooth.
i still cant belive thats only his 4th ride
poniesrockandsodoi07 2 years ago
You and the colt your working with should go in dressage shows later on, the colt has such beautiful movement and flexion.. And in only 4 rides? Thats amazing! He will make an awesome dressage mount =) 5 stars.
ck1791 2 years ago
hes pretty!
BarrelBaby14 2 years ago
nice natural mover, carries himself well. Don't think you should use a flash noseband on him, he wouldn't be trying to evade the bit. He seems very willing to accept it.
horsepaintings 2 years ago
He is not trying to evade the bit - as you said he is very willing. Flashes don't often create evading problems unless used incorrectly. They only help to quiet down the mouth and actually help with some evasion problems. He came with the flash prior to me working with him. He is not in dire need of it, but it is good for him. The mouth movements is very normal for young horses while adjusting. The flash is causing him no harm.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
hes tall!!!
Ghorseyluver 2 years ago
Ur a good rider!!Very nice posture
cheerleadergurl588 2 years ago
you are doing an awesome job with him! his trot is amazing, and he also has a very nice canter. i know you will get a lot done with this guy! is he yours??
hunterjumper1987 2 years ago
Nope, not mine. I was asked to work with him and get him started under saddle ^_^.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
thats going to be an amazing horse i mean look how still he holds while mounting and you took a while lol
WestieAgility 2 years ago
Very nice paces...I love that trot!
xEventRiderx3 2 years ago
Wow! Hes an amazing horse, he goes really well for you and has lovley natural paces. He looks like he really enjoys his work already!
Horseylover118 2 years ago
wow. he is stunning! and very willing and patient! great job with him! he goes on the bit a little too! I noticed you said he was laid back, almost too laid back.Just as a warning,I worked with a very young mare his age and she was amazingly quite and easy going.Then,she got her confidence and that didn't go down so well.I am not saying that he will be that way,but it may or may not happen.Just a warning that he might get a little "un-laid back".But very good job with him!! hope to see more!! =]
RedneckHorseGirl 2 years ago
What you said is very common, I call it the 'teenager stage', many, if not most horses go through that. As they gain confidence they start to test what they know, what they can do, etc. Just another part of the training process. I am sure this guy will test now and then. I was refering to him choosing to slow rather than go under saddle which isn't always good. He is forward otherwise, so he is learning quickly how to transfer that.
halfpassgal 2 years ago
He's simply gorgeous! :) you're an amazing rider
shiiuza 2 years ago
Absolutely lovely!
violinhead 2 years ago