i got a ball like that for my horse. She went near it without knowing it was there, and once she sniffed it, she ran away like it was going to eat her. and then her pasture mate was playing with it and nudged it towards her. it hit her and she flipped out again. It was funny yet sad, so i took it out when she was in the ring and just played with my other horse.
I think i'm using the same training technique as you, judging bye the rope head collers and carrot stick. I play the ball game with my left-brain extrovert but he never seems as interested as your two horses. Any tips?
How long does it take approximately for a horse to ''play'' witht he ball ? I tried playing soccer with my mare but she was just scared of the ball. :(
@macaronistar you need to desensitize the ball to the horse before just expecting her to play with it. if you don't know how to desensitize something to a horse, first introduce it and let it sniff/lick/bite at it, while constantly rubbing her withers and rewarding her for touching the ball. then carefully push it toward her and rub it against her. if she runs. go back to having her touch it and repeat. always reward
@BeatlesFan8091 if she is so afraid of everything, then you need to start slowly desensitizing her. first to the simplest things, and move on to more strange complicated things. it takes patience, but in the end you will have a horse that is not afraid, but more interested in odd things
My pony usually just ignores the ball... Why? My pony is an appaloosa too... Does tht have something to do with it? Because I noticed your appaloosa doesn't play as much as the other.
@SpottyPony breed has nothing to do with it. some horses are interested in toys, some aren't. your horse is more then likely right-brained, which means they are not interested in simple things at that. a left-brained horse will be extremely interested and will constantly want to touch and push it around. your horse also may not associate it with something to play with, so show him how much fun it is by playing with it yourself. and showing it to his mouth, and rubbing it on him
@Equinegurl96 if your horse is afraid of the ball, all you need to do is desensitize him to the ball and other strange things such as this. soon he will see it less as something scary, and more as something interesting and maybe even fun
Your play looks like "pushball on horseback", with its origine in 1904! The horse plays a large ball with his front legs to his mates in a teamplay with official rules. We do it for several years in Rotterdam, the Netherlands! I got a ball for ponies (1 m high) AND warmbreed horses (1,30 m high), for safety of the horse and riders.
Oakstorm, this was the first time for the Appie. He was curious but had no clue. "The gray"(Amigo)did indeed(IMO)show not the enthousiastic response I'm used from him. To me he seemed "bothered" by the Appie. So the Appie was taken out and then attitude improved. Good observation ;-) Grz Els
Great game! I got 1 to share with you. But Cissy cheats sometimes. Thanks for sharing!
Amegafox 6 months ago
:) parelli
MoodyBlue0614 9 months ago
they are absolutely stunning, what a great learning game :]
MyHorsePrince 1 year ago
is the grey horse an arab?
ArabianDressage1 1 year ago
i got a ball like that for my horse. She went near it without knowing it was there, and once she sniffed it, she ran away like it was going to eat her. and then her pasture mate was playing with it and nudged it towards her. it hit her and she flipped out again. It was funny yet sad, so i took it out when she was in the ring and just played with my other horse.
CelticTears101 1 year ago
That is so cute!!
I love how he passes the ball right back to you! :)
I have a horse that looks alot like Amigo. Is he an Arabian?
HorsegurlofWA 1 year ago
i want to play this with my horse ! it looks sooo cool.
xxxxxPippinxxxxx 1 year ago
Whats this music??
Fussnfeathers 2 years ago
@Fussnfeathers it sounds like something Ennio Morricone could have done - somehow...
mikkeljuelgregersen 1 year ago
they r so smart!
MidNightLullibys 2 years ago
How fabulous! But it looks to me like Amigo was laughing as he watched you running around more than him and keeping fit!!! Love Palou!
LaRanaTJ 2 years ago
that white horse is like I get it I get it! :XP
IraLive1 2 years ago
my horse loves doing this yep i didn't even train him he just started pushing it around and chasing it!
Horselover505 2 years ago
You should try it with a soccer ball, my gelding will literally get it and pop it then pick it up and run I'll have to get a video of it sometime.
Lol I love the way you are doing that though. :) neat :D
SmartyJones3 2 years ago
that looks like fun! I want to try that :) I just need to find a big ball lol
your horses are beautiful
jumpergirl2115 2 years ago
Weetje hoe schattig :D
JumperBinky 2 years ago
I think i'm using the same training technique as you, judging bye the rope head collers and carrot stick. I play the ball game with my left-brain extrovert but he never seems as interested as your two horses. Any tips?
Holiday332 2 years ago
How long does it take approximately for a horse to ''play'' witht he ball ? I tried playing soccer with my mare but she was just scared of the ball. :(
By the way, the Appaloosa's REALLY beautiful.
macaronistar 2 years ago
@macaronistar you need to desensitize the ball to the horse before just expecting her to play with it. if you don't know how to desensitize something to a horse, first introduce it and let it sniff/lick/bite at it, while constantly rubbing her withers and rewarding her for touching the ball. then carefully push it toward her and rub it against her. if she runs. go back to having her touch it and repeat. always reward
MyHorsePrince 1 year ago
awwee, ahahha :)
passes it back!
SunshineDumpling 2 years ago
how CCUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTEEEEEEE
MegaJammy 2 years ago
my horse is scared of her shadow i don't know what she would do if a brought a ball into the picture
BeatlesFan8091 2 years ago
@BeatlesFan8091 if she is so afraid of everything, then you need to start slowly desensitizing her. first to the simplest things, and move on to more strange complicated things. it takes patience, but in the end you will have a horse that is not afraid, but more interested in odd things
MyHorsePrince 1 year ago
My pony usually just ignores the ball... Why? My pony is an appaloosa too... Does tht have something to do with it? Because I noticed your appaloosa doesn't play as much as the other.
SpottyPony 3 years ago
@SpottyPony breed has nothing to do with it. some horses are interested in toys, some aren't. your horse is more then likely right-brained, which means they are not interested in simple things at that. a left-brained horse will be extremely interested and will constantly want to touch and push it around. your horse also may not associate it with something to play with, so show him how much fun it is by playing with it yourself. and showing it to his mouth, and rubbing it on him
MyHorsePrince 1 year ago
how did you teach him to do that?
Or should i say how did you tach him the ball wont kill him, lol my horses think the ball is evil
Equinegurl96 3 years ago
@Equinegurl96 if your horse is afraid of the ball, all you need to do is desensitize him to the ball and other strange things such as this. soon he will see it less as something scary, and more as something interesting and maybe even fun
MyHorsePrince 1 year ago
I love your movie. Maybe i gonna try this with my own horse? :D
iimsdaler 3 years ago
Lets the gamjes begain
az09mcr 4 years ago
Whats the name of this song ? =)
beautiful horses by the way! =)
sabina940412 4 years ago
georgeous, i want one of those balls X3
XxparkesxX 4 years ago
Your play looks like "pushball on horseback", with its origine in 1904! The horse plays a large ball with his front legs to his mates in a teamplay with official rules. We do it for several years in Rotterdam, the Netherlands! I got a ball for ponies (1 m high) AND warmbreed horses (1,30 m high), for safety of the horse and riders.
Your sincerely,
1988lenus
lenus1988 4 years ago
they dont look like they really want to play
oakstorm 4 years ago
the gray does..
XxparkesxX 4 years ago
Oakstorm, this was the first time for the Appie. He was curious but had no clue. "The gray"(Amigo)did indeed(IMO)show not the enthousiastic response I'm used from him. To me he seemed "bothered" by the Appie. So the Appie was taken out and then attitude improved. Good observation ;-) Grz Els
ezanden 4 years ago
Aaah, zo lief :)
Emma8887 4 years ago