My horse has head on traffic issues with other horses. A big ole dressage horse darn near hit us one day and since that moment, he has had this issue. My trainer has taught me how to keep him safe as he is a horse that needs his mind working all the time. What can I do to get him through this issue so we can enjoy every ride without worry?
mr.trocha i just got a twh the other day and she is 9 and was Broke at 7 and the guy i got her from did not ride her for about a year and she will not ride by herself what do i do?
Excellent explanation! I got a mare 4 months ago, she was very calm at the beginning, but there is one trail where she has spooked since she came home. A few days ago she spooked there and bucked, then repeated the same behavior some days later. I want to try your advice on her but she's already on a curb bit, can I apply this using a curb bit? Also if you could provide some advice on what to do when the horse bucks that would be very useful. Thanks.
My horse is a habitual spooker and a lazy mare :P I've tried turning her to circles and other stuff but she tries backing away from it, what should I do then?
Ok thanks I will try your advice! We just started the riding school two years ago so I can't really think of a kid experienced enough to ride him while I try the technique.
But I think I can ask one of my friends to ride him. Thanks a lot for commenting so fast and for helping me :)
I am an English rider and my horse is a habitual spooker as you said, he us also a school horse and my problem is that he takes advantage with children to spook and run off cantering and bucking. When I ride him he is the perfect horse so I cannot correct or calm him when I ride because I have no cause. What can I do?? Please help me as fast as you can! Thanks for the video.
@Kalipa11, the horse knows when a kid is on him, he can do what he pleases.
Here's how to fix it...
Get a kid who is a really top rider to ride the horse.
BUT... have the kid PRETEND that she is a beginner and doesn't know how to ride.
When the horse starts to misbehave, have the kid take the horse's head away and hold it there while she thumps him good and hard with her inside leg. Maybe even spank him.
Thank you very much for this video. It was very helpful. I read what you wrote on your website about how being a bit firm isn't mean it is basically lifesaving. If a horse can't be safe and usable and fun to ride, he is going to be ... sitting on someone's diner plate in Mexico.
Hey I have a 3 mouth old filly she let s me put her halter on and she lets me brush her and left up her feet but she won t let me walk and my horse lucky does int let me use my legs on the every time i put a little bit of pressure and she bucks and suggestions ? if yes you can write me a message or write on my channel thank you .
HI I HAVE JUST GOT A HORSE JUST RECANTLY BEEN BROKEN..... I HAVEN'T BEEN OUT RIDING IN LONG TIME BUT I WAN'T TO JUST GET BACK ON THE SADDLE! SHE IS NOT AS BAD WITH MOST THINGS THAT CAN SPOOK A HORSE BUT WHEN IAM OUT ON THE TRAIL RIDING HER SHE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO RELAX WHICH THEN MAKES ME FEEL JUST THE SAME HOW CAN I GET HER TO RELAX SO WE BOTH CAN JUST INJOY THE RIDE! THANKS.
@glitzxgalmx Just my personal thoughts, I'm no expert, but what I do when my horses do that is I keep their mind busy by figure eighting, moving their body parts, etc. Your horse doesn't have time to spook when you'r asking him to do things.
But if you are tense, you could be causing her to spook as well. Some horses are more sensitive to their riders feelings than others. In example, my anglo arab gelding is totally in tune to me and feels ust as I do, but my reining mare doesn't even notice.
thank you for your helpfull way when you get a horse that spooks...and it great how you explain everthing in great detail to. i will try this with her and also i should stop tensing up if iam going to be all tense she will feel this though me. thanks. ceri
It is very refreshing to see a trainer using a snaffle on a very well trained horse. I'm so sick of guys riding around on very upset horses, yanking on 8-inch curb shanks to control them. Thank you.
Ppl here are all 'natural horsemanship', spend their money on 260$ carrot sticks and rope halters. When, their horse spooks, they reward him with a caress and a smile, then back to the 7 games. I'm the only one here who knows about Larry Trocha and who rides with spurs and bit, and im the only one who 'discipline' my horse. I have a 'bad reputation', they say im a 'cruel horse beater', but hell, let me tell ya my horse doesnt spook twice at the same thing with me, he learn his lessons 'quickly'.
I have a very nice barrel horse, she's is wonderful, but she spooks so very bad.
And she just loves rearing, so when i do try and dump her and make her look at whatever might be spooking her, she only rears up, not a little pony rear, im talking about a pull grown bat outta hell rear, i've never came off while she was rearing but i'd like so advice to make her stop, just so she wont be so spooky.
im a jumper with my horse and she just all of the sudden started to stop when she spooks at a jump. she use to just over jump it or jump it funky but now she will actually stop and refuse to go forward. do you have any suggestions for that type of spooking???
I'm a lot older now ( and dont ride now ) but i had a mare that was scared of 44gall drums when she saw them on bush rides here i Australia , so one day i put carrots on the top of one , before i rode her near it , when i got closer i got off , lead her up to this terrible drum and let her munch away at the carrots ..........never had a problem with drums from that day on, if i had forced her to them she would have had bad memories of drums , but after the carrot thing , she thought there G8
Thank you very much for your video! I found it very informative and helpful! I have a spotted saddle horse and she spooks at some things and will refuse to continue forward... If i bump here with my legs she will start togo and then back off and ill have to do that a few times and she will sometimes get past it...... I really appreciate your video, I found it very helpful!
I have a "spooky" horse. I believe he is habitual but, he doesn't bolt, he stops dead in his tracks. Should this be corrected or should I accept this behavior?
@korfooo My hat is off to you for having the good sense to question this behavior. Personally, I'd live with it. By freezing, your horse is not endangering you. He is just checking out the scary object and he prefers to freeze while doing it. If a horse is going to spook, this is a good way to do it.
Hello Larry, when you take that horses nose, it looks like you are applying leg pressure....do you put the leg on before you pull on the rein ? And when do you take it off?
im training a 2 year old stallion right now who is very lazy that get after him, i mean it, black and white stuff is rely working. :) and if your horse bucks when you do that to him then he is not broke enough! Good luck to everyone!
I have a question for ya, I have a 7 year old QH pain gelding. He has been giving me issues with turning right. He turns left fine but if I go to turn him right (neck rein) he goes to throwing his head around and stomping throwing a hissy fit. I am a female and I'm wondering if he feels he can push me around because of it. He behaves much better for males. Why is that?
@BerlinTheShepherd For most horses, the release of pressure is enough reward to get them to try. However, a pat on the neck and a "good boy" can definitely help.
Is it possible to get control of a horse that spooks at everything, or spooks because he knows it will get me off his back? He gives laterally and vertically, but even then he still goes forward.
My horse side steps to try to get away from whatever is spooking him, like when Im riding on the road he will randomly stick his hind end out in the road and no matter how much i kick him and try to get him over to the side he gets frustrated, bucks, rears and side steps. I have not tried using spurs or a whip yet, but what else would your suggestion be?
Ha-Ha!! Near the end, it looked like the horse had the hang of it and thought of it as a game. A bit of cutting motion, there, too. I'm about to take a HUGE trip, for the summer, to a riding place in Montana, and I want to know that I'm a little prepared for what could happen. I feel alot more confident now!! :D Thanks so much!!
Great videos! Watching your videos really helps me explain things to my customers. I try to have them watch them also then we work on and talk about what they watched and how we need to work with their horse. Thanks for all you do.
Yes with every horse I sell I give them the link to your youtube page and your website. Even if all they do is read the tips and watch the videos on youtube it helps them. I get so many great nice people with no horse common sense, it's scary. I tend to worry more about the horses than the people but your info helps them understand what the riders responsibilities are that they are more than just a passenger. Shannan
One of my horses stiffens his jaw when I pull his head around and acts like he will go over backwards with me. I sure will try the pull and release method. I'll let you know how this works.
Very informative spooking video, but it might be good to mention disengaging the hind quarters in addition to getting lateral flexion. This is demonstrated in the first video but not mentioned. Some horses can still try to run off with their head turned, and getting them to disengage in the hind end takes their forward momentum away, putting them in "neutral".
good video, and sound advice. If you feel that you can take an unbroke horse on a switchback (good luck). Hopefully others take your advice, "COMMON SENSE"
Thanks Larry...I recently took my 2 year old on what I found out to be a scary trail-one I hadn't been on before, steep draw on one side. I don't recommend getting off a horse-she hadn't spooked, but thought best to get off, lead her out of the area, I let my trail buddies know-"too much"short terms. Refer to "common sense should kick in" post. My horses are always "very broke" , but testing the limits of young horses is dangerous or the limits of older horses who aren't broke!
If someone is foolhardy enough to take an unbroke horse on a dangerous trail, there is not much I can say except "lots of luck". At some point common sense needs come into play.
Thank you for some great ideas for dealing with an habitual spooker and arena-shy horse. I have been struggling with these exact issues for a long time. Now I have a few new tricks up my sleeve!
Once again you have brought the simplicity of your training methods to the general horse public. Your always doing your best to communicate to the viewer how to ride and train the horse in a way that anyone with any common sense and rationality can comprehend. My wife is a green (very green) rider. She learns so much from you shes making leaps and bounds in horsemanship by your instruction. Your awesome Larry - Get on RFD-TV so we can learn something besides how to entertain an audience.
Thanks Larry! While my horse has spooked on a couple of occasions I was especially interested in the part about being a better rider and "keeping control or getting control" of my horse. And "seeing" how to do that is a big confidence booster! He doesn't take-off just rears and maybe backs up. One time he backed me into a tree but I think I caused it because I was pulling on the reins. Much Appreciated!
Thanks for the "free" video Larry...I "train" people that have "problems" with their horses...and I will be passing this along to a few as it just re-inforces what I've been telling them, but perhaps in a way that will get the point across a bit better. After all, seeing is worth a thousand words! Thanks again...
Thanx for your usual honesty about what we need to do
to prepare "rider wise". I learned something today about
arm position and use. That being said, it also helps to desensitize your horse to scary objects in a safe environment. Lyons and others have tips on how to introduce stuff and encourage your horse to "spook in place" or not spook. Thanx Larry.
Thank you for the great advise!! I know you have helped a lot of us to stay safer on our horses. .Also I would like to recommend all your videos to everyone .. and your newsletter.. They have really helped me in my riding skills and dealings with horses through the years.. You are One of the Top Trainers in My estimation..
Thanks again for taking the time for this FREE video.. Your the best..
YES!!! Pull/release several times on the reins is absolutely the best way to keep a horse from bracing. Then, letting the horse rest while facing a spooky object is brilliant. Practicing for a few minutes right before a trail ride to remind horse to pay attention to your aids is so important. We often don't take the time to do this critical step, and pay the price later.
Larry, thanks for the video and the demonstration. I strongly believe that many people who have been seriously hurt would have benefited greatly from learning how to react to a spooking horse. It is our responsiblity as horse riding enthusiast to pass on this information to everyone we know. This was another great instructional video.
You're the best thing that's happened to instructional videos on UTube...your 'no-nonsense' explanations and solutions are easy to understand and put into effect...you speak and demonstrate in a 'down to earth' manner so anyone can clearly understand. I'm so glad I discovered your teaching methods, especially after having acquired a young quarter horse that is still green and unpredictably spooky. Thanks so much, Larry...you're a Godsend!
Super!! Pay special attention to the part about the importance of the riders' body position & seat when doing "the manuver". Really, no other popular training video that I've seen stresses (or even makes mention) of the position of the rider while making the correction. This WILL help keep you safe. Way to go Larry!
You are a down to earth trainer. It is nice to see you take the lead and put yourself out there to help people to be safe. You will never know who will watch this, take your advice, and come home safe after a spook. The best part about this info is keeping yourself sitting back in the saddle and in balance with the horse and not leaning forward. I am glad you brought this out.
Great Video. I haven't ridden my Paint mare out of the arena for the last year, because she has become famous for spooking and then grabbing the reins and bolting, or bucking to get me off so that then she can bolt screaming over the next hill. Needless to say, after a few rides with this horse, none of my friends would ride with her again. I will be trying this and then try the trail again.
You are the best!! You covered everything my horse does especially the one side of the arena spook. I don't know what it is that scares her about it but when I got after her just like you said and after about 3 tries, game over!
in the far distance and at certain parts of the arena. I appreciate your offering clear cut definitions and means for dealing with both those as well as with the sudden spook. The clarity of your video and instruction are both fantastic.
Again very well done. I like that you discussed the riders position and balance. About the deer and turkey in our area, I have been having my horse chase the horse eating deer. You know they run away every time. She is so brave now.
Hi Larry- I enjoyed the video, it is much more helpful to see it done than just read about it! I would have also liked to have seen you on the green horse you described in spooking part 2 that was afraid of the one side of the arena. Thanks for posting a very well done instructional video tip! I am going to work on your de-spooking training tips with my horses!
Thank you for the free advise. I'm passing it on to all my horse industry friends. I've learned a lot from this and all the other DVD's that I've purchased from you.
Your training equipment is also top quality pro level and durable. I specially like the german martingale..
Very helpful! Thank you much. I was hurt badly when my horse spooked, so I'm I'm afraid it will happen again. I'm riding him again, so will us this. Thank you!
I really liked the practical demonstrations of what you need to do when dealing with a spooky horse. Very good examples, and again, I like the onscreen text. Great stuff.
Hi Larry,
My horse has head on traffic issues with other horses. A big ole dressage horse darn near hit us one day and since that moment, he has had this issue. My trainer has taught me how to keep him safe as he is a horse that needs his mind working all the time. What can I do to get him through this issue so we can enjoy every ride without worry?
sassaroo2009 1 week ago
Am I ok to have her spin on her own then face it? She is such a safe smart Friesian 4 year old mare.
oohcarla 3 weeks ago
Jumps out at her on trail.
oohcarla 3 weeks ago
I guess it's good that my horse spins automatically in a panic vs running away. She will stop n face it too. Only spooks when something
oohcarla 3 weeks ago
mr.trocha i just got a twh the other day and she is 9 and was Broke at 7 and the guy i got her from did not ride her for about a year and she will not ride by herself what do i do?
twhboyz 2 months ago
Excellent explanation! I got a mare 4 months ago, she was very calm at the beginning, but there is one trail where she has spooked since she came home. A few days ago she spooked there and bucked, then repeated the same behavior some days later. I want to try your advice on her but she's already on a curb bit, can I apply this using a curb bit? Also if you could provide some advice on what to do when the horse bucks that would be very useful. Thanks.
jcbi10 2 months ago
@jcbi10 Yes, you can use this technique with a curb bit too but you must have the horse conditioned to respond.
Actually, this is one of the best ways to prevent a horse from bucking you off.
Good luck,
Larry T.
ltrocha 2 months ago
@ltrocha Thanks a lot for responding. I will start practicing it.
jcbi10 2 months ago
My horse is a habitual spooker and a lazy mare :P I've tried turning her to circles and other stuff but she tries backing away from it, what should I do then?
xXcutenekogirlXx1 2 months ago
Ok thanks I will try your advice! We just started the riding school two years ago so I can't really think of a kid experienced enough to ride him while I try the technique.
But I think I can ask one of my friends to ride him. Thanks a lot for commenting so fast and for helping me :)
Kalipa11 3 months ago
I am an English rider and my horse is a habitual spooker as you said, he us also a school horse and my problem is that he takes advantage with children to spook and run off cantering and bucking. When I ride him he is the perfect horse so I cannot correct or calm him when I ride because I have no cause. What can I do?? Please help me as fast as you can! Thanks for the video.
Kalipa11 3 months ago
@Kalipa11, the horse knows when a kid is on him, he can do what he pleases.
Here's how to fix it...
Get a kid who is a really top rider to ride the horse.
BUT... have the kid PRETEND that she is a beginner and doesn't know how to ride.
When the horse starts to misbehave, have the kid take the horse's head away and hold it there while she thumps him good and hard with her inside leg. Maybe even spank him.
Repeat on the other side.
Next day, change kids and repeat the process.
Larry T.
ltrocha 3 months ago
Thank you very much for this video. It was very helpful. I read what you wrote on your website about how being a bit firm isn't mean it is basically lifesaving. If a horse can't be safe and usable and fun to ride, he is going to be ... sitting on someone's diner plate in Mexico.
Kansas1dog 4 months ago
let me walk her*
legs on her every time*
a little bit of pressure on her she bucks*
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082lucky 4 months ago
Hey I have a 3 mouth old filly she let s me put her halter on and she lets me brush her and left up her feet but she won t let me walk and my horse lucky does int let me use my legs on the every time i put a little bit of pressure and she bucks and suggestions ? if yes you can write me a message or write on my channel thank you .
082lucky 4 months ago
I've seen your video and i'd try it on my horse, that's a big spooker and it works verry well ! Thank you verry much !
NaomiWizard 7 months ago
@NaomiWizard You are very welcome, Naomi.
I'm glad it worked well for you.
Larry T.
ltrocha 7 months ago
HI I HAVE JUST GOT A HORSE JUST RECANTLY BEEN BROKEN..... I HAVEN'T BEEN OUT RIDING IN LONG TIME BUT I WAN'T TO JUST GET BACK ON THE SADDLE! SHE IS NOT AS BAD WITH MOST THINGS THAT CAN SPOOK A HORSE BUT WHEN IAM OUT ON THE TRAIL RIDING HER SHE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO RELAX WHICH THEN MAKES ME FEEL JUST THE SAME HOW CAN I GET HER TO RELAX SO WE BOTH CAN JUST INJOY THE RIDE! THANKS.
glitzxgalmx 8 months ago
@glitzxgalmx Just my personal thoughts, I'm no expert, but what I do when my horses do that is I keep their mind busy by figure eighting, moving their body parts, etc. Your horse doesn't have time to spook when you'r asking him to do things.
But if you are tense, you could be causing her to spook as well. Some horses are more sensitive to their riders feelings than others. In example, my anglo arab gelding is totally in tune to me and feels ust as I do, but my reining mare doesn't even notice.
Weaponsmaster8595 8 months ago 2
@Weaponsmaster8595
thank you for your helpfull way when you get a horse that spooks...and it great how you explain everthing in great detail to. i will try this with her and also i should stop tensing up if iam going to be all tense she will feel this though me. thanks. ceri
glitzxgalmx 7 months ago
It is very refreshing to see a trainer using a snaffle on a very well trained horse. I'm so sick of guys riding around on very upset horses, yanking on 8-inch curb shanks to control them. Thank you.
Starflite 8 months ago
Extremely informative. Thank you very much.
RBNightlinger 9 months ago
Just spent the last 45 minutes watching your videos - LOVE THEM!
doblespremera 9 months ago
love your videos - just spent the last 45 minutes captivated LOVE THEM!!
doblespremera 9 months ago
Just watching this proves that it works; your horse is so light and responsive! Lovely horsemanship
hermythewormy 10 months ago
Good common sense demonstration.
felicityb247 11 months ago
Ppl here are all 'natural horsemanship', spend their money on 260$ carrot sticks and rope halters. When, their horse spooks, they reward him with a caress and a smile, then back to the 7 games. I'm the only one here who knows about Larry Trocha and who rides with spurs and bit, and im the only one who 'discipline' my horse. I have a 'bad reputation', they say im a 'cruel horse beater', but hell, let me tell ya my horse doesnt spook twice at the same thing with me, he learn his lessons 'quickly'.
GoldArmored 1 year ago
I have a very nice barrel horse, she's is wonderful, but she spooks so very bad.
And she just loves rearing, so when i do try and dump her and make her look at whatever might be spooking her, she only rears up, not a little pony rear, im talking about a pull grown bat outta hell rear, i've never came off while she was rearing but i'd like so advice to make her stop, just so she wont be so spooky.
Any advice? ..
Barrelracingily 1 year ago
im a jumper with my horse and she just all of the sudden started to stop when she spooks at a jump. she use to just over jump it or jump it funky but now she will actually stop and refuse to go forward. do you have any suggestions for that type of spooking???
kcarbiener 1 year ago
@kcarbiener Hi, your horse isn't spooking. She is "balking".
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
ist das nicht grausam, ich bekomm schon nackenschmerzen vom zusehen !!!!
mitzidarling 1 year ago
Thanku! I will try that next time, exactly how u showed it on the video. R u on facebook?
Personaltrainer9 1 year ago
Hi, what happens if you do all the correct things and the horse gets annoyed and decides to buck?? Just curious?
Personaltrainer9 1 year ago
@Personaltrainer9 , So, take his head away so he can't buck.
ltrocha 1 year ago
I'm a lot older now ( and dont ride now ) but i had a mare that was scared of 44gall drums when she saw them on bush rides here i Australia , so one day i put carrots on the top of one , before i rode her near it , when i got closer i got off , lead her up to this terrible drum and let her munch away at the carrots ..........never had a problem with drums from that day on, if i had forced her to them she would have had bad memories of drums , but after the carrot thing , she thought there G8
yvonneost12 1 year ago
when I ride my horse, if it rains she spooks. I turn her in a circle but it doesn't work. please help, what should I do?
MrsLeopardess 1 year ago
Thank you very much for your video! I found it very informative and helpful! I have a spotted saddle horse and she spooks at some things and will refuse to continue forward... If i bump here with my legs she will start togo and then back off and ill have to do that a few times and she will sometimes get past it...... I really appreciate your video, I found it very helpful!
fancyangel21 1 year ago
I have a "spooky" horse. I believe he is habitual but, he doesn't bolt, he stops dead in his tracks. Should this be corrected or should I accept this behavior?
korfooo 1 year ago
@korfooo My hat is off to you for having the good sense to question this behavior. Personally, I'd live with it. By freezing, your horse is not endangering you. He is just checking out the scary object and he prefers to freeze while doing it. If a horse is going to spook, this is a good way to do it.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago 2
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scoohey 1 year ago
he kinda looks like his trotting with his butt down...
popskittels 1 year ago
Hello Larry, when you take that horses nose, it looks like you are applying leg pressure....do you put the leg on before you pull on the rein ? And when do you take it off?
twomanyshoes1 1 year ago
im training a 2 year old stallion right now who is very lazy that get after him, i mean it, black and white stuff is rely working. :) and if your horse bucks when you do that to him then he is not broke enough! Good luck to everyone!
yahamagirl160 1 year ago
I have a question for ya, I have a 7 year old QH pain gelding. He has been giving me issues with turning right. He turns left fine but if I go to turn him right (neck rein) he goes to throwing his head around and stomping throwing a hissy fit. I am a female and I'm wondering if he feels he can push me around because of it. He behaves much better for males. Why is that?
tooblvr4ever 1 year ago
@tooblvr4ever LOL PAINT* gelding... I guess sometimes he can be a pain tho jk
tooblvr4ever 1 year ago
quick question- do you have to tell the horse 'good' or anything like a dog?
BerlinTheShepherd 1 year ago
@BerlinTheShepherd I know I kinda sound stupid
BerlinTheShepherd 1 year ago
@BerlinTheShepherd No, you do not sound stupid. You are just wanting to learn and everybody has to start somewhere.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
@BerlinTheShepherd For most horses, the release of pressure is enough reward to get them to try. However, a pat on the neck and a "good boy" can definitely help.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
@ltrocha thank you
BerlinTheShepherd 1 year ago
Is it possible to get control of a horse that spooks at everything, or spooks because he knows it will get me off his back? He gives laterally and vertically, but even then he still goes forward.
wolfsvain2 1 year ago
This is so helpful, I have a habitual spooker and this really helped. These spooky guys can be scary!
keyses 1 year ago
@keyses , I'm so glad my video was able to help. Give it a try and good luck.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
just ordered your videos Larry, I love your newsletter, and am really enjoying training my colt using your tips and no-nonsense approach.
jodiehorserider 2 years ago
@jodiehorserider, I'm so glad my video was able to help. Give it a try and good luck.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
@jodiehorserider , Hi Jodie. Good to hear from you and thanks for getting my DVDs. I appreciate it.
Larry T.
ltrocha 1 year ago
Hi Larry
My horse side steps to try to get away from whatever is spooking him, like when Im riding on the road he will randomly stick his hind end out in the road and no matter how much i kick him and try to get him over to the side he gets frustrated, bucks, rears and side steps. I have not tried using spurs or a whip yet, but what else would your suggestion be?
tropicalponi 2 years ago
Looks to me like the horse is afraid to move forward for fear of getting his head snatch at.
ritzydoodle 2 years ago
@ritzydoodle Duh... yeah we're doing a demonstration here.
Larry T.
ltrocha 2 years ago
um, will this still work with a very spooky barrel horse that only works off of direct reining?
alicorenee 2 years ago
Ha-Ha!! Near the end, it looked like the horse had the hang of it and thought of it as a game. A bit of cutting motion, there, too. I'm about to take a HUGE trip, for the summer, to a riding place in Montana, and I want to know that I'm a little prepared for what could happen. I feel alot more confident now!! :D Thanks so much!!
Penny
PennyandShady09 2 years ago
Larry`s the coolest dude! He really knows how to talk to you on different levels.
ricbowenjr 2 years ago
The horse must listen to it's rider.
The only way to stay safe and confident.
Good Tips larry!
My horse is my perfect ride because of your Vid's. Thanks again.
semtech30 2 years ago
Great videos! Watching your videos really helps me explain things to my customers. I try to have them watch them also then we work on and talk about what they watched and how we need to work with their horse. Thanks for all you do.
shannanwolfhorses09 2 years ago
You are very welcome, Shannon.
It's nice to know people are getting some good from the videos.
Larry T.
ltrocha 2 years ago
Yes with every horse I sell I give them the link to your youtube page and your website. Even if all they do is read the tips and watch the videos on youtube it helps them. I get so many great nice people with no horse common sense, it's scary. I tend to worry more about the horses than the people but your info helps them understand what the riders responsibilities are that they are more than just a passenger. Shannan
shannanwolfhorses09 2 years ago
One of my horses stiffens his jaw when I pull his head around and acts like he will go over backwards with me. I sure will try the pull and release method. I'll let you know how this works.
robinraylee 2 years ago
Very informative spooking video, but it might be good to mention disengaging the hind quarters in addition to getting lateral flexion. This is demonstrated in the first video but not mentioned. Some horses can still try to run off with their head turned, and getting them to disengage in the hind end takes their forward momentum away, putting them in "neutral".
ctladyvet 2 years ago
So informative!
Aw, at 4:50 he's like, "you want me to keep my head here, sir?" What a good boy.
Thanks for the tips!
=]
moodysoup 2 years ago
way good thankyou so much,
i recommend your techniques to all of my friends.
your the one i say: changes those horses that dont respect and dont bother into beautiful respectful responsive horses.
:D
clairebear2296 2 years ago 2
Thank you so much for all your advice! my horse spooks often and all your advice is great! I am going to use all your methods tommorrow
thank you
x
horselover074 2 years ago
good video, and sound advice. If you feel that you can take an unbroke horse on a switchback (good luck). Hopefully others take your advice, "COMMON SENSE"
leoswinningangel 2 years ago
Thanks Larry - good stuff to know.
wendjen 2 years ago
Great explanation of hand and arm techniques; and body movement do's and don'ts. I agree that you should be on RFD-TV.
moonshadows06 2 years ago
Thanks Larry...I recently took my 2 year old on what I found out to be a scary trail-one I hadn't been on before, steep draw on one side. I don't recommend getting off a horse-she hadn't spooked, but thought best to get off, lead her out of the area, I let my trail buddies know-"too much"short terms. Refer to "common sense should kick in" post. My horses are always "very broke" , but testing the limits of young horses is dangerous or the limits of older horses who aren't broke!
KCashatt 2 years ago
If someone is foolhardy enough to take an unbroke horse on a dangerous trail, there is not much I can say except "lots of luck". At some point common sense needs come into play.
Larry T.
ltrocha 2 years ago
Thank you for some great ideas for dealing with an habitual spooker and arena-shy horse. I have been struggling with these exact issues for a long time. Now I have a few new tricks up my sleeve!
ctladyvet 2 years ago
Once again you have brought the simplicity of your training methods to the general horse public. Your always doing your best to communicate to the viewer how to ride and train the horse in a way that anyone with any common sense and rationality can comprehend. My wife is a green (very green) rider. She learns so much from you shes making leaps and bounds in horsemanship by your instruction. Your awesome Larry - Get on RFD-TV so we can learn something besides how to entertain an audience.
MAXIMES6 2 years ago
Thanks Larry! While my horse has spooked on a couple of occasions I was especially interested in the part about being a better rider and "keeping control or getting control" of my horse. And "seeing" how to do that is a big confidence booster! He doesn't take-off just rears and maybe backs up. One time he backed me into a tree but I think I caused it because I was pulling on the reins. Much Appreciated!
cvreiner 2 years ago
Thankyou for the free videos, its great to get confirment that the way I train my horses is the same way a professioal does it.
okiestrail 2 years ago
Thanks for the "free" video Larry...I "train" people that have "problems" with their horses...and I will be passing this along to a few as it just re-inforces what I've been telling them, but perhaps in a way that will get the point across a bit better. After all, seeing is worth a thousand words! Thanks again...
kaoma21 2 years ago
Great videos, both of them. Really practical, specific things to do. The part about getting after a horse that knows better is really helpful:)
living4giving 2 years ago
Thank you, Larry, for your FREE video info to keep us riders safer!! Love your newsletters w/your no BS approach!!
shannongayheart 2 years ago
Great down to earth no frills advice! You show some brilliant tools for our tool kits Larry thank you.
TheViviexx 2 years ago
Thanx for your usual honesty about what we need to do
to prepare "rider wise". I learned something today about
arm position and use. That being said, it also helps to desensitize your horse to scary objects in a safe environment. Lyons and others have tips on how to introduce stuff and encourage your horse to "spook in place" or not spook. Thanx Larry.
gweniewhinnie 2 years ago
Good job as usual Larry.
jweselohiii 2 years ago
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jcal3815 2 years ago
Larry,
Thank you for the great advise!! I know you have helped a lot of us to stay safer on our horses. .Also I would like to recommend all your videos to everyone .. and your newsletter.. They have really helped me in my riding skills and dealings with horses through the years.. You are One of the Top Trainers in My estimation..
Thanks again for taking the time for this FREE video.. Your the best..
Judy
jcal3815 2 years ago
Another great training video from Larry Trocha. No frills, down to earth demo & advice.
hoSSluvrz 2 years ago
YES!!! Pull/release several times on the reins is absolutely the best way to keep a horse from bracing. Then, letting the horse rest while facing a spooky object is brilliant. Practicing for a few minutes right before a trail ride to remind horse to pay attention to your aids is so important. We often don't take the time to do this critical step, and pay the price later.
hoSSluvrz 2 years ago
Very good. Making the point to "remind" the horse before heading out is always a good idea. Thanks for taking the time to share information.
Starr
starrcraft1 2 years ago
Larry, thanks for the video and the demonstration. I strongly believe that many people who have been seriously hurt would have benefited greatly from learning how to react to a spooking horse. It is our responsiblity as horse riding enthusiast to pass on this information to everyone we know. This was another great instructional video.
alanizha 2 years ago
Thanks Larry. Good video and good advice it all works
garry4346 2 years ago
You're the best thing that's happened to instructional videos on UTube...your 'no-nonsense' explanations and solutions are easy to understand and put into effect...you speak and demonstrate in a 'down to earth' manner so anyone can clearly understand. I'm so glad I discovered your teaching methods, especially after having acquired a young quarter horse that is still green and unpredictably spooky. Thanks so much, Larry...you're a Godsend!
owenzmama 2 years ago
Larry, once again you have come up trumps!!
The1313Mel 2 years ago
Geat learning video!
The1313Mel 2 years ago
Super!! Pay special attention to the part about the importance of the riders' body position & seat when doing "the manuver". Really, no other popular training video that I've seen stresses (or even makes mention) of the position of the rider while making the correction. This WILL help keep you safe. Way to go Larry!
flygrlfly 2 years ago
Larry,
You are a down to earth trainer. It is nice to see you take the lead and put yourself out there to help people to be safe. You will never know who will watch this, take your advice, and come home safe after a spook. The best part about this info is keeping yourself sitting back in the saddle and in balance with the horse and not leaning forward. I am glad you brought this out.
Randy
RandyByers 2 years ago
Great...just like all of your videos. I really needed this reminder as I'm working with a spooky horse right now and I'll put this to good use.
poker1949 2 years ago
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RandyByers 2 years ago
Great Video. I haven't ridden my Paint mare out of the arena for the last year, because she has become famous for spooking and then grabbing the reins and bolting, or bucking to get me off so that then she can bolt screaming over the next hill. Needless to say, after a few rides with this horse, none of my friends would ride with her again. I will be trying this and then try the trail again.
tillicent 2 years ago
You are the best!! You covered everything my horse does especially the one side of the arena spook. I don't know what it is that scares her about it but when I got after her just like you said and after about 3 tries, game over!
mjscruggsy 2 years ago
Thanks Larry. My Quarter-Arab spooks at things
in the far distance and at certain parts of the arena. I appreciate your offering clear cut definitions and means for dealing with both those as well as with the sudden spook. The clarity of your video and instruction are both fantastic.
CricketQA 2 years ago
Again very well done. I like that you discussed the riders position and balance. About the deer and turkey in our area, I have been having my horse chase the horse eating deer. You know they run away every time. She is so brave now.
canoekaw 2 years ago
Hi Larry- I enjoyed the video, it is much more helpful to see it done than just read about it! I would have also liked to have seen you on the green horse you described in spooking part 2 that was afraid of the one side of the arena. Thanks for posting a very well done instructional video tip! I am going to work on your de-spooking training tips with my horses!
jbortzner 2 years ago
Another great lesson, Larry. I'll pass this url on. ~Skip
RealFloridaHorseman 2 years ago
Thanks Larry,
This is good stuff, I hope that horse people take this information to heart.
pburgdon
pburgdon 2 years ago
It's all about being a good leader for your horse.
Thanks Mr Trocha.
Will give you my 5 stars.
*****
filly4billy2002 2 years ago
Larry,
Thank you for the free advise. I'm passing it on to all my horse industry friends. I've learned a lot from this and all the other DVD's that I've purchased from you.
Your training equipment is also top quality pro level and durable. I specially like the german martingale..
1horsetamer 2 years ago
Very helpful! Thank you much. I was hurt badly when my horse spooked, so I'm I'm afraid it will happen again. I'm riding him again, so will us this. Thank you!
Tlfmedia 2 years ago
Awesome as always- I especially liked that you addressed the horse that spooks as a habit- good info!
kentuckyappaloosa 2 years ago
Great video. Thanks.
ehlertr23 2 years ago
Thats a great video Larry, as usual.
Love the horse, whats his breeding?
swanmichel 2 years ago
Thanks for tips to get my horse more broke
Becca1082 2 years ago
thanks for the reminder of the body language!! and great horse yur on!! thanks again
getgorgeousnow 2 years ago
Hey Larry. Tried your tips, I didn't know my horse was so stiff! I guess i have a lot of work to do. Thanks again.
StellaCMS 2 years ago
I really liked the practical demonstrations of what you need to do when dealing with a spooky horse. Very good examples, and again, I like the onscreen text. Great stuff.
sibylday 2 years ago
What a good looking horse! I forgot to mention that in my earlier post.
75Dual 2 years ago
I guess I expected the usual "desenitiziation" stuff....I enjoyed the... have a broke horse, get control of the horse's body philosophy.
75Dual 2 years ago
Desensitizing is still a good thing to do, because that helps PREVENT the spooking.
ehlertr23 2 years ago
Wow Larry...this was another great video..thanks so much
wildbill100 2 years ago
Hey WildBill,
Glad you liked the video.
Would you do me a favor and "rate" the video?
Thanks a bunch.
Larry Trocha
ltrocha 2 years ago