great video, very helpful! My friends own a couple of horses, one of which is really defensive oer food etc. I personally hold a little bit of a grudge against him, as he was responsible for my own mares death, but I don't treat him any different to the other horses. I think I will show my friends this video so they can work on improving his attitude. Thanks for this! :D
Wow, this is great. It reminds me of the dog whisperer. Now I want to know how to handle that type of behavior out in a field in a group of horses. Will it work even though the horse has the option to just run away? Probably just a matter of being persistent, right?
It's been years since I've been around horses, but I'm going to study up on your videos - just in case. =) Thanks for posting this video.
Awesome. I did the same with my dobie. She growled at me one time when she was about 5 mths old. I gave her what for, and she never did it again. I'm super affectionate with all my animals, but they know I am the boss. We never have any problems. Early, and immediate correction is the key. It Sets them up for success and not failure. Great instruction
thank you so much for this advice. I have Mule that pins his ears when I bring the food just like that mare. I'll sure trying this. I always do my research by studying up on things and video's before I try something and doing it right.I'd rather do it right by studying and researching then doing it wrong by just going out there not knowing what I'm doing. THANKS!
Nice! I like your methods. What do you do when a horse pins his ears when you approach him in his stable? Do you take him out to do this same exercise? When I approach my horse he pins his ears when I stand right in front him and I let him smell me. He is a darling, he does anything for me. The pinning of the ears is his only really bad habit. (sorry for my bad English )
Thank you for showing a healthy kind way for gaining horse respect. I have been searching for a video of draw/drive that I agree with and practice so I could share it with someone however it has been hard to find a video that uses proper timing and approach as far as the way I like to do it. Loved the video thanks.
please speak more slowly the next time! :D i'm from germany and I like to see this video and lern from it but it was too fast and I can'T understand so much... :(
I have a horse, he's bi-polar(Crazy, but it's true) well, He's 19 years old, barrel racing gelding. He doesn't clip, last time we clipped him (And he was sedated). He stood there nice and quiet, then out of the blue, he reared up and tried to kick me in the head.This horse has been sent to trainer after trainer, and no matter what we do,it's like his head is wiped clean when your finished.He has a stallion mentality,so what would be the best way to ward off stallion behavior(like Mounting mares)
quick question sir..does this work with any horse even if they're not castrated? By the way thank you for your time in making and uploading your videos I've learned so much from them so far..
I volenteer at a barn for special needs kids. And they are so focused on the kids they forgot the horses. They have a HUGE draft there, and he just pushes you around and does what he wants and if you walk by him he throws his nose into you and tries to find treats. We arnt allowed to disipline these horses. But when i walk by this horse and he reaches twords me, i stare ahead and thunk his nose with my knuckles and go "SH!" Now when I make that noise he doesn't touch me. No thunking needed.
i love the fact at 2.45 she starts to lick and chew when you say shes just worked it out. Trying to explain to people that ask me why i let me horse stand there licking and chewing after i have taught him something is a nightmare sometimes. When a horse has Learnt something you are sure to see them lick and chew its amazing to watch and it also means you know you have taught them something! :D
Question - and in no way am I questioning your methods I think your great was just a lil confused - why do you back off when that mare looks at you? I thought that was sort of letting them disrespect you by letting them make you move your feet. Thanks!
@xTURNandBURN : You have not read my web site or watched my videos or you would know this. Pressure and release, to create a draw, to talk to the horse in horse language, it you don't understand those terms and how to apply them then you won't be able to understand why backing away is so important and is the key, as long as you know when to do it so you send the right message and don't confuse the horse. Search my vids and site for draw, pressure release, sacking out.
If the mare pins her ears and you walk away, she will learn that she only needs to do that and people will leave her alone. If you don't walk away, she will do something more drastic, like biting or even kicking, to keep you away from her.
Backing away in the right time is away to avoid her to get into the next stage of aggression.
I am a big proponent of natural horsemanship and find most of what you talk about and demonstrate comes naturally to me without even thinking about it, Probably because I've spent so much time just being around horses and observing them. Unfortunately I've found very few employers who share my views. Most are just idiots with too much money looking for something else to control or break.
i have a 15 yr old mare and every time i walk up to her, she runs away, the person that owns the pasture we keep my pony in has two mules, when i first brought my pony the mules were in another pasture than my horse, now they are getting in and i don't know how.. even before we moved my pony there she ran away but not as much.. now that she has been around the mules we can't catch her.. we tried feed and everything... can someone tell me how to stop her from running away from me?
@ReaRea4Life : Work on yourself, you are causing the horse to not be caught, you are not aware of what you are doing, I cover this in many videos, when you get better your horse will get better.
I love all your vids - all this information is very helpful! I just recently bought a horse that came from a place where he was allowed to get away with all kinds of bad behavior. This horse pushes me around and just kind of runs me over to get where he wants to go instead of where I want to go. He walks in front of me when I'm walking him and jerks me around also. Is there any advice you could give me to correct this behavior? I would appreciate that so much! Thank you!
this is a lovely video and a real eye opener to me- which I have similar problems with my mare (which of course I have caused myself as well, not knowing how to properly respond to her threatening anyone)- now I just have one problem- my mare threatens and kicks in the stall but not anywhere else- how can I correct her in that enclosed space without endangering her (or myself?) since she does not show this behaviour in the paddock, arena or roundpen.
This vidoe is one of the greatest videos I have seen on YouTube on how to handle a violent horse but We used to had a horse that when we bring him out he start jumping with his front legs on our back and start biting but after several times in going out he became normal and well-handled and I think its because he knew that he can not stop us or would not be hurt
then what do you do when their in their stall and your trying to bring them out and get their halter on? i always just walk away and get someone else to do it... im scared of getting bitten or kicked. i dont wanna die :(
I like your videos... these will help the people that will listen! Nothing aggravates me more to see people letting their horse run the show!!! people need to understand it is NOT a equal relationship! there will be a BOSS!! YOU OR THE HORSE!
hey friend thx for ur vid and all others who put vids up to help, horses are a man's(women,child,whatever) best friend and we need to keep these beautiful animals for our children
You're working with a submissive type mare, but what if you worked with a mare that responded to pressure by lashing out? And when you came close to her in the dominant manner like in this video, she would throw two powerful hooves at your abdomen? I come into contact with a horse like that, which is why I am asking the question. You're a genius, by the way! :)
@horseluvrxox : I am not a genius, I happen to study and understand horses pretty good. Any horse will kick, this mare will and has kicked, but when she kicks she gets more pressure and chased more aggressively so she learns not to kick at me, of course other people that run from her and show they are scared of her and allow her to push them, she will still kick them. And I think you know why?
Kick ass video horseawareness! I don't own a horse but I use to ride at younger age although I still adore them, such beautiful creatures. I remember when a horse use to have pinned ears meant bad trouble but I use to bribe them with apples and carrots lol
hi !! we have just bought a five year old baby from a riding school ,she frightened the life out of my daughter by bucking her off while cantering ,then she tried to bite her on the chest ! then she started turning in the field when approaching her and swishing her tail ,with ears pinned back !ahhh WELL i have to say i love this man he is fantastic ,since i ,ve been looking at video's and taking direction s my Annebelle is turned completely for the best .WILL keep watching from Ireland!
Haha, I like the way he sees the personality and also acknowledges where previous people have gone wrong. Animal behavior is fascinating to me. A big stubborn warm-blood geld was fine for me, a 13-year-old girl at the time, but not so with it's adult riders. He was wonderful once you bothered to get to know him, let him know you were going to be his guide, and connected. For the summers they let me ride him, he was my brother.
I don't own horses.. live in the city.. but my dad & uncles/aunts grew up on the farm, and I was "raised" to love horses. Had a friend growing up that had horses and she used to take me riding all the time. I just stumbled across your channel while looking for other videos.. can't even remember what I was searching for at this point - haha.
But I just wanted to say.. Man.. that was super cool to watch!! Keep up the good work!
He teaches that you need to be a firm, tough leader, which many female humans have spent their lives pretending is an ugly, horrible state. Being lovey-dovey to a horse without proper firm guidance is a recipe for disaster and harm, but they don't care because they insist that any kind of firmness = "being cruel". This is the same garbage people said about Cesar Milan the Dog Whisperer. Animals are not humans, they don't operate the same way, and they are not Barbie dolls. Treat them properly!
I watched another video of this guy. He's totally disrespectful towards women and is stuck in a girl/boy world. Girls play with dolls, boy play army play with guns. I don't know ONE boy/man who played army or played with guns and I know many girls/women who NEVER played with dolls. He thinks women can't deal with horses. Maybe he forget the olympic medal for dressage went to a woman. Several times even. What an idiot.
@Saartje05 : Another petty hiding troll. Notice how her channel is hidden so you don't know who she is or what FAKE name she used. Typical for trolls.
@Saartje05 I have watched a ton of this guys' videos and have never heard the message that women cannot deal with horses or that he does not like/respect women. maybe you have the wrong video. just sayin'.
By-the-way: do you have some horse training videos up that we can watch?
@Saartje05 How about your watch more than 2 videos, and take the time to read some of his website and then look at it from the horse's perspective? Any woman who is confident within herself can take his message for what it's and apply it to her horsemanship. This isn't a frontal attack on feminism here. (PS: growing up, my DOLLS played army).
@Saartje05 I, for one, loved dolls. And my brother played army. Yes, he is stereotyping, but you know what? Get over it. I know a lot of women who are brilliant with horses. And I also know a lot who think they are, but are in fact not. I also know some men in both categories. He's just trying to say that women aren't firm enough with the horses, which can be true. It was a harmless comment, nothing more. He didn't say they couldn't handle them, just that they are afraid to be the dominant one.
@Saartje05 your a stupid troll who hides, well lets take the dressage horse's, those on a high compete level, live a disgusting life, they never comes outsite, those that do for an hour or 2 are alone. Dressage horses gets pulled so hard thier mouth bleed, hence the new bleeding rule before riding. its animal cruelty, but all you see is a pretty horse with a fuck all rider who happened to buy a expensive horse
Your a very nice trainer!! Love how you talked and really explained it simply, and showed it on a horse that HAS the problem, not a horse that already knows everything. VERY HELPFULL
other people are usually like 'just ignore them, blahblahblah' well you my friend, are different. you have really good tips on how to work with horses! well done!
She is not aggressive. She is unsure and if you corner her, of course you'll see some unhappy body language. Instead of chasing her every time you meet her, do something nice. Give her a reason to want to be around you. Make the "respect" a two way street, not about domination and control..
@mayleenMD That would be fine if horses thought like humans do.
When will people realize that horses DON'T THINK LIKE HUMANS! They are heard animals for gods sake.
They need a leader, a horse will not respect you until you show them you are their leader. If you aren't the leader they will be. What he demonstrates is an excellent training method that I've use on mine and friends horses with excellent results.
I'm no expert, and I'm not downing your video- but maybe you should change your way of looking at it. at least when your posting videos. Horses don't pin ears just to get away. Horses pin there ears when they're agitated, or when they feel threatened. . This horse is just plain ole being hard to catch. Not once did I see it pin its ears. If it were- u dont stop "ear pinning" . you stop the problem thats making the horse agitated -aka pinning its ears.
@Ellesmala ....yep, you are no expert alright! This fella is right on the mark, and certainly DOES NOT need to change his way of looking at it.....he thinks like a horse. Drives me crazy when folks like you, who know nothing, talk out of your a**es
wow this video is great i love what you do im new to the horse world well kinda i have been around horse since i was little but i dont really know then and im getting one soon to learn with but my mom has a gelding who is very disrepectful and to be awnest sorry for my bad speling lol he kinda scares me is there anyway i can over come this fear? and teach him to be more respectful and to stop biting ect?
I just watched many of your videos and I really appreciate your honesty. I'm new to horses and you do a good job at helping me understand them and how to interact with them. Today I had my first horse riding lesson and this video reminded me of something one of the teachers said. She said, "When my horse pins it's ears, I don't go near it at all." Well it makes sense now why it continues to do it. I work with children and it reminds me of how some people reinforce bad behavior in children.
This is interesting since I ALWAYS ignore ear pinning and just do what I was going to do in the first place, whether it was tacking, or just passing by. I don't know, for me it seems to be such a small thing to correct and racehorses always have so little peace and quiet that I can understand that they aren't always that happy with me coming with thermometer or harness :D Your videos gives me nice fresh perspective since I'm usually in a busy "things needs to be done, one way or another" mode
Good for you...you did a great job. Works on horses that dont want to be caught also. All my horses understand this lesson. I am so grateful that I understood this lesson when I got my horses. It has made my horses that much safer and more trustworthy.
I want to know what are the signs of a horse being disrespectful so i can spot it next time and fix it right away. And also the signs of a horse starting to get the idea.
I have a qustion if anyone can help well, theres a horse and when your trying to brush them in his stall he nips at you and he can easly buck you how do u get him to stop pinning his ears in a stall?
I would think the fix for that would be to develop respect outside the stall (safer), just as he has done in this video. Once the respect is established it should be easier to maintain in other areas. This is just what I would do, Rick would know best.
i have a 3yro mustang/paint that is territorial and sometimes possessive over me. she tries to bite other people for being near us. she used to turn and kick the fence at them, but these days she pins her ears or snaps at THEM.and she's food aggressive. not towards me. if someone else feeds her she pins her ears or tries to push them around. i havent got a round pen, nor the money to buy one. i have material to build a round FENCE ... but not a proper round pen(which would be safer i'm sure).
What I like most about your vids is they are little chunks of bite sized expert, expeience based information, which most people have no idea about but, can easily incorporate into any situation with their horse/pony that really works. Because they are simple and easy to understand and replicate! thank you, you have made me (a novice) very confident around horses, keep posting you are the best on youtube!!! by far.
Fantastic video Rick. I have a miniature horse that it just like this but a gelding he bucks, and shows you his rear like he is ready to 'get ya'.Upsetting especially around the kids, This is a very helpful video to provide some additional respect, I have also been using the dessenitizing on him for bags etc since he was so spooky. Any suggestions for minis ??? or typical ponies. I find people make excuses saying 'typical' pony, but regardless of size need to be respectful
my horse only pins his ears once in a while for a sec. when i first ask him to do something that he dose not feel like doing, but i have found that if i just ignore it and continue doing what i am doing he quickley quits and dropes his head. not sure if thats what i should do or not. but i think it might be like a game to him. i still have a lot to learn but i am learning along with my horse and i am sure he is glad i found your advice.
love all of your videos! this was very helpfull i adopted a horse that would pin his ears, bare his teeth, bite at the air, then charge and strike at me, when i first brought him home. in two weeks i finley got him to where i can walk up pet him, and catch him easly but he was still that way around his food. i thought that was just how he would alleys be around food and i just left it at that. but after watching your vido i saw that was not right. he is way better now that i fallowed uour advice
Wow five minutes of time give or take, and a world of difference. And to think... if someone's willing to spend the time with their horse, they could have the relationship they want with their horse. If people send you emails telling you that you are being mean, well... I say, truly the ignorance on their part is the scariest of all. Thank you for showing this, I learned something. =)
I agree, this video gives a great deal of understanding. Action and reaction is what we see here. You're doing a great job simplifying horse behaviors for humans to understand and act apropriately. You're a great help, thanks for that.
Rick GREAT VDIEO I had a very similar problem with my 5 year old, she was spoiled rotten beyond totally treat driven. I think treats are fine but with in limits. Any way I seriosly had to have someone show me excately what you did in order to get her to turn her ways around and if I did not apply that pressure and move her out I would not have the beautiful horse I have today. I would have thought she is evil or she will hurt me etc. So Keep posting GREAT ONE THANKS!
My Aunts like that, Her Stud [now gelding] Pins his ear at her and she just says: "Hes just in a mood today" Its very dangerous! he kicks his front legs out and shit!
@seller559 : lol, I almost did not post this thinking it was too simple and since I preach herd behavior, high horse, pecking order, move the feet in just about all my vids, I thought I would get this is a waste of time. One lady called me stupid for showing how a horse gets scared and asked if I thought all people were to stupid to know what a horse does when it gets scared. I just never know how these videos are going to be taken.. :) thanks
@horseawareness I am a big fan of the bible. Teaching horses and teaching people about their horses is a gospel in itself. An old wise man told me,"If you are discussing faith, or scripture and you arent making people angry you arent doing it correctly." You are on the right track.
@horseawareness Don't doubt your information. It's all excellent. I'm 25 , a city girl, and I always wanted a horse but could never have one. I'm hoping to get a horse in the future to dedicate all my time to. So I have been researching all I could. Your videos are extremely helpful. Since I have not had the pleasure of being around horses a lot in my life, I do have these "stupid" questions that you answer. Haha. This video in particular I thought was very important to post. Thank you!
@horseawareness Wow... people leave nasty responses? You're trying to help people with their horses... seems really rude to then complain about petty little issues. I wouldn't worry about ungrateful people like that!
I made my gelding move when he tried to kick out at me, and doing what you just did with Sophie really does work. Just two more times after the initial kick towards me and he stopped completely. The biting didn't stop though. His new owner has since gotten him to back off on the biting quite a bit though by doing this.
Look how she mellows. This isn't being mean, you reminded her where you are and where she is in the herd, and they like that honesty and straight talk. I'd say a horse likes you more after "being the asshole."
That's different from the permanent "I'll show you who's boss!" method.
Just wait for the "You made her run when she was trying to eat! You're mean!" emails.
great video, very helpful! My friends own a couple of horses, one of which is really defensive oer food etc. I personally hold a little bit of a grudge against him, as he was responsible for my own mares death, but I don't treat him any different to the other horses. I think I will show my friends this video so they can work on improving his attitude. Thanks for this! :D
Pliokota 1 day ago
This was pretty cool to watch :)
darkquail2003 5 days ago
This is a bit like join up :)
RandomIsTheWord 5 days ago
Wow, this is great. It reminds me of the dog whisperer. Now I want to know how to handle that type of behavior out in a field in a group of horses. Will it work even though the horse has the option to just run away? Probably just a matter of being persistent, right?
It's been years since I've been around horses, but I'm going to study up on your videos - just in case. =) Thanks for posting this video.
musicFan432 6 days ago
Awesome. I did the same with my dobie. She growled at me one time when she was about 5 mths old. I gave her what for, and she never did it again. I'm super affectionate with all my animals, but they know I am the boss. We never have any problems. Early, and immediate correction is the key. It Sets them up for success and not failure. Great instruction
Woodstone136 1 week ago
thank you so much for this advice. I have Mule that pins his ears when I bring the food just like that mare. I'll sure trying this. I always do my research by studying up on things and video's before I try something and doing it right.I'd rather do it right by studying and researching then doing it wrong by just going out there not knowing what I'm doing. THANKS!
xxkasforeverxx 1 week ago
Nice! I like your methods. What do you do when a horse pins his ears when you approach him in his stable? Do you take him out to do this same exercise? When I approach my horse he pins his ears when I stand right in front him and I let him smell me. He is a darling, he does anything for me. The pinning of the ears is his only really bad habit. (sorry for my bad English )
Tzamahairo 1 week ago
Thank you for showing a healthy kind way for gaining horse respect. I have been searching for a video of draw/drive that I agree with and practice so I could share it with someone however it has been hard to find a video that uses proper timing and approach as far as the way I like to do it. Loved the video thanks.
rottiloverjess 4 weeks ago
please speak more slowly the next time! :D i'm from germany and I like to see this video and lern from it but it was too fast and I can'T understand so much... :(
CrazyHaron 1 month ago
Wow... Impressive :O
Pinkdreamhorse 1 month ago
I have a horse, he's bi-polar(Crazy, but it's true) well, He's 19 years old, barrel racing gelding. He doesn't clip, last time we clipped him (And he was sedated). He stood there nice and quiet, then out of the blue, he reared up and tried to kick me in the head.This horse has been sent to trainer after trainer, and no matter what we do,it's like his head is wiped clean when your finished.He has a stallion mentality,so what would be the best way to ward off stallion behavior(like Mounting mares)
1JonasLoveForever1 1 month ago
Nice Job :) Great method of training when she was running it reminds me when our coach did the same thing in gym class haha :)
Gone2Huntin 1 month ago
How do i stop a buddy sour horse? like when were riding and the other horses walk away from her she wants to rear and crow hop to get to them
EquineFantasy101 1 month ago
That was amazing!
ambiambrosius 1 month ago
quick question sir..does this work with any horse even if they're not castrated? By the way thank you for your time in making and uploading your videos I've learned so much from them so far..
toribio10 1 month ago
@toribio10 Sure it will, the horse may be a stud but when you enter the stall you should be the person that is top dog.
FreeMare 1 month ago
I volenteer at a barn for special needs kids. And they are so focused on the kids they forgot the horses. They have a HUGE draft there, and he just pushes you around and does what he wants and if you walk by him he throws his nose into you and tries to find treats. We arnt allowed to disipline these horses. But when i walk by this horse and he reaches twords me, i stare ahead and thunk his nose with my knuckles and go "SH!" Now when I make that noise he doesn't touch me. No thunking needed.
JasperIsaLittleHorse 1 month ago
i love the fact at 2.45 she starts to lick and chew when you say shes just worked it out. Trying to explain to people that ask me why i let me horse stand there licking and chewing after i have taught him something is a nightmare sometimes. When a horse has Learnt something you are sure to see them lick and chew its amazing to watch and it also means you know you have taught them something! :D
engrose 2 months ago
Question - and in no way am I questioning your methods I think your great was just a lil confused - why do you back off when that mare looks at you? I thought that was sort of letting them disrespect you by letting them make you move your feet. Thanks!
xTURNandBURN 2 months ago
@xTURNandBURN : You have not read my web site or watched my videos or you would know this. Pressure and release, to create a draw, to talk to the horse in horse language, it you don't understand those terms and how to apply them then you won't be able to understand why backing away is so important and is the key, as long as you know when to do it so you send the right message and don't confuse the horse. Search my vids and site for draw, pressure release, sacking out.
horseawareness 2 months ago
@horseawareness thank you
xTURNandBURN 2 months ago
@xTURNandBURN
@xTURNandBURN
I think I know why.
If the mare pins her ears and you walk away, she will learn that she only needs to do that and people will leave her alone. If you don't walk away, she will do something more drastic, like biting or even kicking, to keep you away from her.
Backing away in the right time is away to avoid her to get into the next stage of aggression.
Pestinha92 1 month ago
Hey i have a horse who does this sometimes
barrelracing771 2 months ago
I am a big proponent of natural horsemanship and find most of what you talk about and demonstrate comes naturally to me without even thinking about it, Probably because I've spent so much time just being around horses and observing them. Unfortunately I've found very few employers who share my views. Most are just idiots with too much money looking for something else to control or break.
WhatFuckingUsernameI 2 months ago
i have a 15 yr old mare and every time i walk up to her, she runs away, the person that owns the pasture we keep my pony in has two mules, when i first brought my pony the mules were in another pasture than my horse, now they are getting in and i don't know how.. even before we moved my pony there she ran away but not as much.. now that she has been around the mules we can't catch her.. we tried feed and everything... can someone tell me how to stop her from running away from me?
ReaRea4Life 3 months ago
@ReaRea4Life : Work on yourself, you are causing the horse to not be caught, you are not aware of what you are doing, I cover this in many videos, when you get better your horse will get better.
horseawareness 3 months ago
@horseawareness I see.. thanks :)
ReaRea4Life 3 months ago
I have a 6 yr old gelding who behaves just as this mare,
scuttermax852 3 months ago
purely amazing...
megcorn7 3 months ago
I love all your vids - all this information is very helpful! I just recently bought a horse that came from a place where he was allowed to get away with all kinds of bad behavior. This horse pushes me around and just kind of runs me over to get where he wants to go instead of where I want to go. He walks in front of me when I'm walking him and jerks me around also. Is there any advice you could give me to correct this behavior? I would appreciate that so much! Thank you!
sarahamartinn 3 months ago
this is a lovely video and a real eye opener to me- which I have similar problems with my mare (which of course I have caused myself as well, not knowing how to properly respond to her threatening anyone)- now I just have one problem- my mare threatens and kicks in the stall but not anywhere else- how can I correct her in that enclosed space without endangering her (or myself?) since she does not show this behaviour in the paddock, arena or roundpen.
Traumtrakehner 3 months ago
This vidoe is one of the greatest videos I have seen on YouTube on how to handle a violent horse but We used to had a horse that when we bring him out he start jumping with his front legs on our back and start biting but after several times in going out he became normal and well-handled and I think its because he knew that he can not stop us or would not be hurt
dahdahjafer 3 months ago
then what do you do when their in their stall and your trying to bring them out and get their halter on? i always just walk away and get someone else to do it... im scared of getting bitten or kicked. i dont wanna die :(
ILoveSooner12090 3 months ago
wow i get it now thanks so when am lungeing a horse they won't think that there the leader
myloving4horses 3 months ago
I like your videos... these will help the people that will listen! Nothing aggravates me more to see people letting their horse run the show!!! people need to understand it is NOT a equal relationship! there will be a BOSS!! YOU OR THE HORSE!
MrJohnjohn04 4 months ago
hey friend thx for ur vid and all others who put vids up to help, horses are a man's(women,child,whatever) best friend and we need to keep these beautiful animals for our children
mcyun2010 4 months ago
i'm new to horses. and I get this behavior, too. i thought it was me, but now I see its both of us. thanks for the lesson.
imthedomz 4 months ago
this is amazing!!!
i love how your not too forceful... but donimante at the same time!
mshorsesforlife14 4 months ago
greatness
goldenglove32 4 months ago
I love this video! Do you have an ear shy video?
tripletshiner 4 months ago
Yeeess! Thank you for mentioning the drop of the head! "Submitting!" :D
Elunerose 4 months ago
You're working with a submissive type mare, but what if you worked with a mare that responded to pressure by lashing out? And when you came close to her in the dominant manner like in this video, she would throw two powerful hooves at your abdomen? I come into contact with a horse like that, which is why I am asking the question. You're a genius, by the way! :)
horseluvrxox 4 months ago
@horseluvrxox : I am not a genius, I happen to study and understand horses pretty good. Any horse will kick, this mare will and has kicked, but when she kicks she gets more pressure and chased more aggressively so she learns not to kick at me, of course other people that run from her and show they are scared of her and allow her to push them, she will still kick them. And I think you know why?
horseawareness 4 months ago
Kick ass video horseawareness! I don't own a horse but I use to ride at younger age although I still adore them, such beautiful creatures. I remember when a horse use to have pinned ears meant bad trouble but I use to bribe them with apples and carrots lol
blowmedrymf 5 months ago
this is a great vid, easy to understand, not overload, and it makes sense. It also made me laugh a little
mynameistaylor6497 5 months ago
hi !! we have just bought a five year old baby from a riding school ,she frightened the life out of my daughter by bucking her off while cantering ,then she tried to bite her on the chest ! then she started turning in the field when approaching her and swishing her tail ,with ears pinned back !ahhh WELL i have to say i love this man he is fantastic ,since i ,ve been looking at video's and taking direction s my Annebelle is turned completely for the best .WILL keep watching from Ireland!
lizphibbs 5 months ago
Haha, I like the way he sees the personality and also acknowledges where previous people have gone wrong. Animal behavior is fascinating to me. A big stubborn warm-blood geld was fine for me, a 13-year-old girl at the time, but not so with it's adult riders. He was wonderful once you bothered to get to know him, let him know you were going to be his guide, and connected. For the summers they let me ride him, he was my brother.
RatongaBruiser 5 months ago
I don't own horses.. live in the city.. but my dad & uncles/aunts grew up on the farm, and I was "raised" to love horses. Had a friend growing up that had horses and she used to take me riding all the time. I just stumbled across your channel while looking for other videos.. can't even remember what I was searching for at this point - haha.
But I just wanted to say.. Man.. that was super cool to watch!! Keep up the good work!
ryanbirch 5 months ago
He teaches that you need to be a firm, tough leader, which many female humans have spent their lives pretending is an ugly, horrible state. Being lovey-dovey to a horse without proper firm guidance is a recipe for disaster and harm, but they don't care because they insist that any kind of firmness = "being cruel". This is the same garbage people said about Cesar Milan the Dog Whisperer. Animals are not humans, they don't operate the same way, and they are not Barbie dolls. Treat them properly!
EntropicMisanthropic 5 months ago
In England we don't have the same paddock system as you so how would you do this if a horse was ear pinny in its stable?
minnimo17 5 months ago
Amazing. What would you do if you dont own a round pin? Walk her around and lunge her when she acts up?
SharpieeSnifferr 5 months ago
I watched another video of this guy. He's totally disrespectful towards women and is stuck in a girl/boy world. Girls play with dolls, boy play army play with guns. I don't know ONE boy/man who played army or played with guns and I know many girls/women who NEVER played with dolls. He thinks women can't deal with horses. Maybe he forget the olympic medal for dressage went to a woman. Several times even. What an idiot.
Saartje05 5 months ago
@Saartje05 : shut up barn troll, stay off my channel and go spread your witch drama at your barn.
horseawareness 5 months ago 8
@horseawareness this is the most epic comment on a horse video yet.
xxBasketballgirl211x 2 months ago
@Saartje05 : Another bran troll that can't learn since she knows every thing. Stay off my channel bran troll and fly around on your broom.
horseawareness 5 months ago
@Saartje05 : Another petty hiding troll. Notice how her channel is hidden so you don't know who she is or what FAKE name she used. Typical for trolls.
horseawareness 5 months ago
@horseawareness The responsible thing would be to ignore her... 3 comments in anger... does not look good to me. Immature
piglatin2 5 months ago
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dearnapst 2 months ago
@Saartje05 I have watched a ton of this guys' videos and have never heard the message that women cannot deal with horses or that he does not like/respect women. maybe you have the wrong video. just sayin'.
By-the-way: do you have some horse training videos up that we can watch?
firecat6232 5 months ago 2
@Saartje05 your the one disrespectful spreading drama on his channel so go away he's helped me through so much with my horses .
VickiieenFreezy 5 months ago
@Saartje05 you are completely. you only watched 2 videos idiot, you have no idea what rick is like.
candymeadowalmondjoy 4 months ago
@Saartje05 How about your watch more than 2 videos, and take the time to read some of his website and then look at it from the horse's perspective? Any woman who is confident within herself can take his message for what it's and apply it to her horsemanship. This isn't a frontal attack on feminism here. (PS: growing up, my DOLLS played army).
HokeeDokey 4 months ago 2
@Saartje05 I, for one, loved dolls. And my brother played army. Yes, he is stereotyping, but you know what? Get over it. I know a lot of women who are brilliant with horses. And I also know a lot who think they are, but are in fact not. I also know some men in both categories. He's just trying to say that women aren't firm enough with the horses, which can be true. It was a harmless comment, nothing more. He didn't say they couldn't handle them, just that they are afraid to be the dominant one.
cfox248 4 months ago
@Saartje05 shut UP!!!
ILoveSooner12090 3 months ago
@Saartje05 and yet i bet this video helped you with your horse.....
karah0bug 3 months ago
@Saartje05 your a stupid troll who hides, well lets take the dressage horse's, those on a high compete level, live a disgusting life, they never comes outsite, those that do for an hour or 2 are alone. Dressage horses gets pulled so hard thier mouth bleed, hence the new bleeding rule before riding. its animal cruelty, but all you see is a pretty horse with a fuck all rider who happened to buy a expensive horse
dearnapst 2 months ago
@Saartje05 Hey Linda hope you have fun, trolling around in other peoples channels. Your just such a selfish ahole you couldn't hide forever,hehehe..
dearnapst 2 months ago
Hi, Does this stop you horse from biting ?
lifesasunshine 6 months ago
Your a very nice trainer!! Love how you talked and really explained it simply, and showed it on a horse that HAS the problem, not a horse that already knows everything. VERY HELPFULL
xFrankxIeroxluverx 6 months ago
Do not change anything about this method it is right! :) Horses understand higher or lower
tripletshiner 6 months ago
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Tempoed 6 months ago
other people are usually like 'just ignore them, blahblahblah' well you my friend, are different. you have really good tips on how to work with horses! well done!
JessiKilpatrick 6 months ago
She is not aggressive. She is unsure and if you corner her, of course you'll see some unhappy body language. Instead of chasing her every time you meet her, do something nice. Give her a reason to want to be around you. Make the "respect" a two way street, not about domination and control..
mayleenMD 6 months ago
@mayleenMD That would be fine if horses thought like humans do.
When will people realize that horses DON'T THINK LIKE HUMANS! They are heard animals for gods sake.
They need a leader, a horse will not respect you until you show them you are their leader. If you aren't the leader they will be. What he demonstrates is an excellent training method that I've use on mine and friends horses with excellent results.
danixxdesire 5 months ago
@mayleenMD this is what makes problem horses....people forgetting they are horses.... there will be a boss you or your horse.. that's the fact!
MrJohnjohn04 4 months ago
Your videos are amazing!
ockstaar 6 months ago
"Lazy overfed and over weight and doesn't like to work" and "pissy, mean, biting..." Hey! That describes me!!
I going to go use this technique on a little pony I have. Thanks!
trulyjupiter 7 months ago
i love the way your so calm with your horses. love you advice, keep it up!
StackLover3 7 months ago
This was the very first video I ever watched of yours because I had the same problem with my mare. And now> TOTALLY DIFFERENT thanks to this video.
lunanightwolf 7 months ago
I'm no expert, and I'm not downing your video- but maybe you should change your way of looking at it. at least when your posting videos. Horses don't pin ears just to get away. Horses pin there ears when they're agitated, or when they feel threatened. . This horse is just plain ole being hard to catch. Not once did I see it pin its ears. If it were- u dont stop "ear pinning" . you stop the problem thats making the horse agitated -aka pinning its ears.
Ellesmala 7 months ago
@Ellesmala ....yep, you are no expert alright! This fella is right on the mark, and certainly DOES NOT need to change his way of looking at it.....he thinks like a horse. Drives me crazy when folks like you, who know nothing, talk out of your a**es
ravenspirit59 6 months ago
Yep, awesome!
cheshirelizzy 7 months ago
Awesome!!!
bellabelliboo 8 months ago
wow this video is great i love what you do im new to the horse world well kinda i have been around horse since i was little but i dont really know then and im getting one soon to learn with but my mom has a gelding who is very disrepectful and to be awnest sorry for my bad speling lol he kinda scares me is there anyway i can over come this fear? and teach him to be more respectful and to stop biting ect?
silverwolf317 9 months ago
I just watched many of your videos and I really appreciate your honesty. I'm new to horses and you do a good job at helping me understand them and how to interact with them. Today I had my first horse riding lesson and this video reminded me of something one of the teachers said. She said, "When my horse pins it's ears, I don't go near it at all." Well it makes sense now why it continues to do it. I work with children and it reminds me of how some people reinforce bad behavior in children.
YummyTangerine7 9 months ago
Great stuff thanks
sunaJH 9 months ago
This is interesting since I ALWAYS ignore ear pinning and just do what I was going to do in the first place, whether it was tacking, or just passing by. I don't know, for me it seems to be such a small thing to correct and racehorses always have so little peace and quiet that I can understand that they aren't always that happy with me coming with thermometer or harness :D Your videos gives me nice fresh perspective since I'm usually in a busy "things needs to be done, one way or another" mode
VekkuLento 10 months ago
Good for you...you did a great job. Works on horses that dont want to be caught also. All my horses understand this lesson. I am so grateful that I understood this lesson when I got my horses. It has made my horses that much safer and more trustworthy.
heidimule 1 year ago
This video has saved my relationship with my horse! Thank you!
ThePrettyByrd 1 year ago
I want to know what are the signs of a horse being disrespectful so i can spot it next time and fix it right away. And also the signs of a horse starting to get the idea.
kel5610 1 year ago
Thank you!!!!!!!!
jameelovesjojo 1 year ago
I have a qustion if anyone can help well, theres a horse and when your trying to brush them in his stall he nips at you and he can easly buck you how do u get him to stop pinning his ears in a stall?
SuperMeowmix 1 year ago
@SuperMeowmix
I would think the fix for that would be to develop respect outside the stall (safer), just as he has done in this video. Once the respect is established it should be easier to maintain in other areas. This is just what I would do, Rick would know best.
lianndra 1 year ago
Thanks so much!
SuperMeowmix 1 year ago
i have a 3yro mustang/paint that is territorial and sometimes possessive over me. she tries to bite other people for being near us. she used to turn and kick the fence at them, but these days she pins her ears or snaps at THEM.and she's food aggressive. not towards me. if someone else feeds her she pins her ears or tries to push them around. i havent got a round pen, nor the money to buy one. i have material to build a round FENCE ... but not a proper round pen(which would be safer i'm sure).
Dogote82 1 year ago
What I like most about your vids is they are little chunks of bite sized expert, expeience based information, which most people have no idea about but, can easily incorporate into any situation with their horse/pony that really works. Because they are simple and easy to understand and replicate! thank you, you have made me (a novice) very confident around horses, keep posting you are the best on youtube!!! by far.
Samspank 1 year ago 17
Fantastic video Rick. I have a miniature horse that it just like this but a gelding he bucks, and shows you his rear like he is ready to 'get ya'.Upsetting especially around the kids, This is a very helpful video to provide some additional respect, I have also been using the dessenitizing on him for bags etc since he was so spooky. Any suggestions for minis ??? or typical ponies. I find people make excuses saying 'typical' pony, but regardless of size need to be respectful
briangela4 1 year ago
my horse only pins his ears once in a while for a sec. when i first ask him to do something that he dose not feel like doing, but i have found that if i just ignore it and continue doing what i am doing he quickley quits and dropes his head. not sure if thats what i should do or not. but i think it might be like a game to him. i still have a lot to learn but i am learning along with my horse and i am sure he is glad i found your advice.
thank u from my horse!
dogranch13 1 year ago
love all of your videos! this was very helpfull i adopted a horse that would pin his ears, bare his teeth, bite at the air, then charge and strike at me, when i first brought him home. in two weeks i finley got him to where i can walk up pet him, and catch him easly but he was still that way around his food. i thought that was just how he would alleys be around food and i just left it at that. but after watching your vido i saw that was not right. he is way better now that i fallowed uour advice
dogranch13 1 year ago
Awesome and amazing!
kotek420 1 year ago
Wow five minutes of time give or take, and a world of difference. And to think... if someone's willing to spend the time with their horse, they could have the relationship they want with their horse. If people send you emails telling you that you are being mean, well... I say, truly the ignorance on their part is the scariest of all. Thank you for showing this, I learned something. =)
LadyKaliska 1 year ago
Same problem, thanks for the help. Great Video!
smokeycat9 1 year ago
I agree, this video gives a great deal of understanding. Action and reaction is what we see here. You're doing a great job simplifying horse behaviors for humans to understand and act apropriately. You're a great help, thanks for that.
Apocalypta87 1 year ago
Rick GREAT VDIEO I had a very similar problem with my 5 year old, she was spoiled rotten beyond totally treat driven. I think treats are fine but with in limits. Any way I seriosly had to have someone show me excately what you did in order to get her to turn her ways around and if I did not apply that pressure and move her out I would not have the beautiful horse I have today. I would have thought she is evil or she will hurt me etc. So Keep posting GREAT ONE THANKS!
NJTammy 1 year ago
My Aunts like that, Her Stud [now gelding] Pins his ear at her and she just says: "Hes just in a mood today" Its very dangerous! he kicks his front legs out and shit!
iiHorseFreak 1 year ago
by far the most helpful video of yours yet. I`m just not sure how you got a hold of my mare?
seller559 1 year ago 18
@seller559 : lol, I almost did not post this thinking it was too simple and since I preach herd behavior, high horse, pecking order, move the feet in just about all my vids, I thought I would get this is a waste of time. One lady called me stupid for showing how a horse gets scared and asked if I thought all people were to stupid to know what a horse does when it gets scared. I just never know how these videos are going to be taken.. :) thanks
horseawareness 1 year ago 8
@horseawareness I am a big fan of the bible. Teaching horses and teaching people about their horses is a gospel in itself. An old wise man told me,"If you are discussing faith, or scripture and you arent making people angry you arent doing it correctly." You are on the right track.
seller559 1 year ago
@horseawareness Don't doubt your information. It's all excellent. I'm 25 , a city girl, and I always wanted a horse but could never have one. I'm hoping to get a horse in the future to dedicate all my time to. So I have been researching all I could. Your videos are extremely helpful. Since I have not had the pleasure of being around horses a lot in my life, I do have these "stupid" questions that you answer. Haha. This video in particular I thought was very important to post. Thank you!
maimingbetty 1 year ago
@horseawareness Wow... people leave nasty responses? You're trying to help people with their horses... seems really rude to then complain about petty little issues. I wouldn't worry about ungrateful people like that!
melissainnovascotia 10 months ago
I made my gelding move when he tried to kick out at me, and doing what you just did with Sophie really does work. Just two more times after the initial kick towards me and he stopped completely. The biting didn't stop though. His new owner has since gotten him to back off on the biting quite a bit though by doing this.
pix4434 1 year ago
Look how she mellows. This isn't being mean, you reminded her where you are and where she is in the herd, and they like that honesty and straight talk. I'd say a horse likes you more after "being the asshole."
That's different from the permanent "I'll show you who's boss!" method.
Just wait for the "You made her run when she was trying to eat! You're mean!" emails.
cyberg00se 1 year ago
Wow this was very helpful. I would be scared of being kicked. I guess I’ll have to get over it for the sake of my horse.
honeyhearts27 1 year ago
i love your videos, they are so real.. ;)
Lillyfication16 1 year ago
thank you !
this is so helpful !
rihannafan2323 1 year ago
wow this video is amazing....
good job on it:)
fallenangelscreed 1 year ago
Very cool vid!...thnx
WhitetailHurt 1 year ago