i love how you actually take the time to desensitize your horses. most people would just act like nothing and tell their horses to get over it which can hurt their confidence:( and btw, Duncan reminds me very much of my mare Roxy:)
Aw, gotta love Jim! Tell him I said "nice bike" and that he should go ride some single-tracks with Dave sometime! :o) I prefer to stick to the forest service roads so Dave is always looking for someone a little more adventurous!
Poor Jim ;) Riding around the grass and all, lol. If I were him, I'd have been panting and struggling the whole time. Good job though, Duncan looked great!
Great idea! When my kids and I ride our bikes on the trail, we stop and walk our bikes past horses (usually the horse riders stop), but unfortunately not all bicyclists are so considerate. My kids also are horse riders!
Yes, that was what I was taught as a kid--hop off the bike and stop. I figure it can't hurt to be prepared for people who are unfamiliar with that idea.
Thank you! It is definitely worthwhile! Another thing--make sure to have a group of people applaud them. Clue apparently never heard applause until her first show here, and wow, that got quite a reaction, lol!
That's a great idea too! Sometimes we get a crowd watching them lounge, but normally it's only Catie and I. We have been trying to introduce new noises as well as new sights, but I hadn't thought of applause. Last night we introduced them to a mirror, and they handled it really well. I'll put up some footage of that soon. Thanks for the ideas - I always love new ones:)
Our horses are basically bombproof because we live on a road that people love zooming down and walking aruond on, even though we live in the middle of nowhere O.o
But its a good idea to bombproof your horse and it looks like you did a very nice job of doing so. Congrats!
That was a good idea to get them used to the bike! I actually had to do something similar with my horse. There was a girl that would always be riding here bike down the road that was alongside the arena at our old place and my horse didn't freak out but would get nervous. so one saturday we just had my brother ride up and down until my horse got over it haha. both ozzy and duncan did so great! aw and your husband was such a good sport and helpful! have you guys done any trail riding since this?
We haven't had a chance to go trail riding since this, but I'm hoping to one spring hits again. My ankle was still not 100%, and seeing as I fell with Duncan last time we were on the trail, we weren't gonna take any chances. I'm looking forward to it once the weather's more appropriate!
He is SUCH a good sport. He's not at all into the horses, but he appreciates how happy they make me. Since he got to ride his bike around, he was more than happy to help out.
I rode with my old barn in a local parade, and we did a whole desensitization thing with them in marching formation. We had little kids run around screaming, yelling, flailing their arms, shaking raincoats, and opening/closing umbrellas on all sides xD it was hilarious. Only one horse did anything and it was just a flinch.
Wow, that's great that everyone was so chill about all of that! Back in the 70's, my aunt had an Appy who she wanted to desensitize. She set up the home corral with everything ranging from shiny, metallic balloons to a MOTORCYCLE. Needless to say, her horse was pretty stoic about everything after that. I wasn't alive yet to see it, but I'm sure it was priceless when her horse first saw that corral full of stuff!
Great thinking of him about the gravel and well done to all five of you seems like it was a very productive day actually the majority of horses get unsure around bikes no matter the age or breed so its no shock these two were ware of them as well.
I can understand why the sight of a bike confuses them, no doubt! They both handled it really well. Any time I find something that they seem unsure of, I try to help them find a way to get acclimated to it that will be fun for them. I just recently discovered Clue is not fond of applause--then again, I can't think of a time when she's heard it before--so we'll be working on that...
lol at Duncan at 1:10ish- was about to say he looks like a donkey then i realised he was standing in a square halt!!! Thats a wonderful idea! And the movement on gravel sets crissie off so maybe I'll get my OH to help too :D
hey are you guys really at stepping stone? I cant remember the town-Im up in Stillwater! I love Ozzy and Duncan :)
endurancegirly 1 month ago
@endurancegirly Yep! I don't to type it on here b/c I worry a little bit about the random people online, haha. Thanks!
dragonfly1030 1 month ago
Such an beatifull terrain!!
bLeAcHjAnE 5 months ago
i love how you actually take the time to desensitize your horses. most people would just act like nothing and tell their horses to get over it which can hurt their confidence:( and btw, Duncan reminds me very much of my mare Roxy:)
kMw927 1 year ago
Truthfully I love your videos dragonfly1030! They are great. I am doing my first horse show on october 31st :)! Wish me luck :)!
Spotty4ever2008 1 year ago
the horses could care less about the bike they just want to eat
bridlelessgirl 1 year ago
@bridlelessgirl Exactly! We wanted them to learn that they are not something to stress over.
dragonfly1030 1 year ago
I couldn't get this song out of my head - so, I'm putting it on my iTouch! LOL
LizABeth104 1 year ago
My husband and I are on vacation, and we went mountain biking (his sport of choice)--and I had this song in my head the WHOLE TIME. lol!
dragonfly1030 1 year ago
hey, do you mind if you could comment on my channel,comment on my videos and rate them to. i need more vewiers
buckskinbabe4 2 years ago
Hehe now your hubby and you can ride together ;) Is Ozzy Brown and White? I always thought he was Black and White but here he looks very light.
MarshmellowManda 2 years ago
I think he is a piebald, but in the summer he fades to a (very) dark bay.
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Aw, gotta love Jim! Tell him I said "nice bike" and that he should go ride some single-tracks with Dave sometime! :o) I prefer to stick to the forest service roads so Dave is always looking for someone a little more adventurous!
RideAnIrishHorse 2 years ago
Jim would definitely be up for that! Once we have some decent weather we'll have to make the trip up with the bike.
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Poor Jim ;) Riding around the grass and all, lol. If I were him, I'd have been panting and struggling the whole time. Good job though, Duncan looked great!
BLiSSFULxFiLLY 2 years ago
Haha, he had a good time. :) He was amused by the horses snorting and sniffing the bike. A good day of exercise!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Great idea! When my kids and I ride our bikes on the trail, we stop and walk our bikes past horses (usually the horse riders stop), but unfortunately not all bicyclists are so considerate. My kids also are horse riders!
DistractionCascade 2 years ago
Yes, that was what I was taught as a kid--hop off the bike and stop. I figure it can't hurt to be prepared for people who are unfamiliar with that idea.
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
brilliant! is Jim for rent?
eventer723 2 years ago
Haha, he says sure!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
I'm sure the horses in State College will be sad now, because I'm going to have to try that with the youngsters. You're boys looked great!
popsafee 2 years ago
Thank you! It is definitely worthwhile! Another thing--make sure to have a group of people applaud them. Clue apparently never heard applause until her first show here, and wow, that got quite a reaction, lol!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
That's a great idea too! Sometimes we get a crowd watching them lounge, but normally it's only Catie and I. We have been trying to introduce new noises as well as new sights, but I hadn't thought of applause. Last night we introduced them to a mirror, and they handled it really well. I'll put up some footage of that soon. Thanks for the ideas - I always love new ones:)
popsafee 2 years ago
Good idea (: Duncans such a good sport :P
WarmbloodJumper 2 years ago
Thank you :)
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Our horses are basically bombproof because we live on a road that people love zooming down and walking aruond on, even though we live in the middle of nowhere O.o
But its a good idea to bombproof your horse and it looks like you did a very nice job of doing so. Congrats!
gogirl46 2 years ago
Thanks! ;)
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
YOUR HORSES ARE BEAUTIFUL1!!
painthorselover11 2 years ago
Thank you very much!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
great job!!
WestieAgility 2 years ago
Thanks :)
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Jim was such a good sport! and Ozzy looks great! Not so much of a baby look to him anymore
08emaher 2 years ago
Hehe, yeah, Ozzy's one big boy now! Jim was wonderful about the whole thing. :)
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
aww how cute
buckskinbabe4 2 years ago
That was a good idea to get them used to the bike! I actually had to do something similar with my horse. There was a girl that would always be riding here bike down the road that was alongside the arena at our old place and my horse didn't freak out but would get nervous. so one saturday we just had my brother ride up and down until my horse got over it haha. both ozzy and duncan did so great! aw and your husband was such a good sport and helpful! have you guys done any trail riding since this?
USNBRAT91 2 years ago
We haven't had a chance to go trail riding since this, but I'm hoping to one spring hits again. My ankle was still not 100%, and seeing as I fell with Duncan last time we were on the trail, we weren't gonna take any chances. I'm looking forward to it once the weather's more appropriate!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
That makes sense :)
USNBRAT91 2 years ago
Your hubby was having way too much fun!
DDAZZLEFOREVER 2 years ago
He is SUCH a good sport. He's not at all into the horses, but he appreciates how happy they make me. Since he got to ride his bike around, he was more than happy to help out.
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Duncan is the freaking cutest !
N1CH00L3 2 years ago
Haha, thanks!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Great video!
I rode with my old barn in a local parade, and we did a whole desensitization thing with them in marching formation. We had little kids run around screaming, yelling, flailing their arms, shaking raincoats, and opening/closing umbrellas on all sides xD it was hilarious. Only one horse did anything and it was just a flinch.
shiiuza 2 years ago
Wow, that's great that everyone was so chill about all of that! Back in the 70's, my aunt had an Appy who she wanted to desensitize. She set up the home corral with everything ranging from shiny, metallic balloons to a MOTORCYCLE. Needless to say, her horse was pretty stoic about everything after that. I wasn't alive yet to see it, but I'm sure it was priceless when her horse first saw that corral full of stuff!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
Great thinking of him about the gravel and well done to all five of you seems like it was a very productive day actually the majority of horses get unsure around bikes no matter the age or breed so its no shock these two were ware of them as well.
HondaThoru 2 years ago
I can understand why the sight of a bike confuses them, no doubt! They both handled it really well. Any time I find something that they seem unsure of, I try to help them find a way to get acclimated to it that will be fun for them. I just recently discovered Clue is not fond of applause--then again, I can't think of a time when she's heard it before--so we'll be working on that...
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
lol at Duncan at 1:10ish- was about to say he looks like a donkey then i realised he was standing in a square halt!!! Thats a wonderful idea! And the movement on gravel sets crissie off so maybe I'll get my OH to help too :D
Squaccy 2 years ago
Haha! Thank you! It was kind of born of necessity. :) Sounds like a plan!
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
i LOVE this! It is soooo cute! Such cute boys you have there!
Johnney1213 2 years ago
Thanks :)
dragonfly1030 2 years ago
That was just adorable - love the freeze shot of Duncan and the bike side by side at the end. The song made me laugh!
DressageIsToDance 2 years ago
Thanks! Haha, I couldn't help myself with the song.
dragonfly1030 2 years ago