hi all, its excellent to watch a horse respond to correct coaching.ive got a question to ask though. would you agree that no matter how many unusual objects ,sounds ,colours or situations a horse is introduced to,there is always that one new situation the next day out that will send him to want to take off. ?basically what im trying to say is that with a horse you just cannot afford to ever say he is bomb proof.
@coolacutta In my experience I would have to disagree with your statement. If they are broken properly and introduced to everything you possibly can, although they might still startle, they won't bolt. Its true that you can’t expose a horse to absolutely everything, but this is why there must also be discipline and trust between driver/horse.
@barryhook2 If you do ever encounter a completely extraordinary situation and the horse is unsure/looks to the driver for direction, whether you ask him to stand still or walk on past, he should do so. Some horses will always be “sharp”, but we have broken many of those and after proper training even their answer to a new situation would not be to run off.
@barryhook2 One of our new films shows a sharp KWPN standing on a loose rein in front of a moving inflatable with sirens blaring; he is not upset by it. This is why we feel it is important to train horses to be safe, confident and happy right from the beginning of their driven career. We also reschool horses that have bolted, but in most cases this was because in our opinion they had not been properly trained to begin with.
@barryhook2 Our films show what we have achieved with the horses while they are here, however when they leave our hands, whether they have the same level of confidence in the new driver is down to their owners/driver. We believe horses should be safe, confident and happy in any sphere of harness work and in our opinion that starts with good basic training.
I like that gelding! you guys do a nice job training them..... the only thing I dont understand/like is that you make him canter into to water then whip him when he slows down I just dont get it if any one has ever tryed running though water you would agree that it is not very easy
@horselover1198 Thanks for your comment - If you look closely at the video the only time the whip is used in the water is during the turn; the whip acts like an extension of the hand (i.e. not to hurt a horse, but to "tickle" him) This pony wanted to go straight on in the river but the vehicle we are using on this occasion is too wide to exit the far side; as he had not been in single very long at this stage, he needed the touch as guidance to encourage him to make the tight turn in the water.
I can't wait to rig this up in my arena and start training after seeing you guys thanks a million your a great inspiration.I never realized that this would also help out on the road and carry over. I'll post a video when done with my morgans in USA . thanks again. Lisa
really enjoyed watching your pony,its worth its weight in gold.I had a 12hh colouree pony years ago when I was 10,that i used to drive, but dad sold it and its foal at mansfield auction without me knowing!
very very nice, well done
classiccobs 2 months ago
hi all, its excellent to watch a horse respond to correct coaching.ive got a question to ask though. would you agree that no matter how many unusual objects ,sounds ,colours or situations a horse is introduced to,there is always that one new situation the next day out that will send him to want to take off. ?basically what im trying to say is that with a horse you just cannot afford to ever say he is bomb proof.
coolacutta 3 months ago
@coolacutta In my experience I would have to disagree with your statement. If they are broken properly and introduced to everything you possibly can, although they might still startle, they won't bolt. Its true that you can’t expose a horse to absolutely everything, but this is why there must also be discipline and trust between driver/horse.
barryhook2 3 months ago
@barryhook2 If you do ever encounter a completely extraordinary situation and the horse is unsure/looks to the driver for direction, whether you ask him to stand still or walk on past, he should do so. Some horses will always be “sharp”, but we have broken many of those and after proper training even their answer to a new situation would not be to run off.
barryhook2 3 months ago
@barryhook2 One of our new films shows a sharp KWPN standing on a loose rein in front of a moving inflatable with sirens blaring; he is not upset by it. This is why we feel it is important to train horses to be safe, confident and happy right from the beginning of their driven career. We also reschool horses that have bolted, but in most cases this was because in our opinion they had not been properly trained to begin with.
barryhook2 3 months ago
@barryhook2 Our films show what we have achieved with the horses while they are here, however when they leave our hands, whether they have the same level of confidence in the new driver is down to their owners/driver. We believe horses should be safe, confident and happy in any sphere of harness work and in our opinion that starts with good basic training.
barryhook2 3 months ago
I like that gelding! you guys do a nice job training them..... the only thing I dont understand/like is that you make him canter into to water then whip him when he slows down I just dont get it if any one has ever tryed running though water you would agree that it is not very easy
horselover1198 1 year ago
@horselover1198 Thanks for your comment - If you look closely at the video the only time the whip is used in the water is during the turn; the whip acts like an extension of the hand (i.e. not to hurt a horse, but to "tickle" him) This pony wanted to go straight on in the river but the vehicle we are using on this occasion is too wide to exit the far side; as he had not been in single very long at this stage, he needed the touch as guidance to encourage him to make the tight turn in the water.
SantaandCo 1 year ago
Nice gelding.
Hughganaught 1 year ago
You truly do a great job training driving horses... I have watched many of your clips and I am always astounding.
bsdoweidt 1 year ago
I can't wait to rig this up in my arena and start training after seeing you guys thanks a million your a great inspiration.I never realized that this would also help out on the road and carry over. I'll post a video when done with my morgans in USA . thanks again. Lisa
morganslisamarie 2 years ago
good job! :) I wouldn't mind having one that is that broke in lol
RacersDream 2 years ago
I may get 2 horses and a carriage sometime
petrolscooterboy 2 years ago
lovely
jubbily1 2 years ago
i love watching your video's. I also have a pony that can pull cart. You did a great job on your pony.
Baleofhay123 3 years ago
really enjoyed watching your pony,its worth its weight in gold.I had a 12hh colouree pony years ago when I was 10,that i used to drive, but dad sold it and its foal at mansfield auction without me knowing!
reggiepudding 3 years ago
Lovely pony u done a great job :)
izber3 3 years ago
You guys do a great job. I'd love to send my mare to you but you are too far from us. xx
cawrighty 3 years ago