Thanks for the video! Back when I had a gelding when it was my 'time of the month' my gelding would get a little 'soft and sweet' with me, it was pretty interesting! He would only do it during that time. We've actually had a old AQHA mare named Rosie (or Princess, I forgot it was a long time ago) who actually disliked males, because she was abused by men. When my guy friends went by her she would snarl up and threaten to kick them, but when my girl friends went by her she was fine.
Intresting video, all true! My mare sometimes "squirts" when she around me, (even though I'm a girl haha) and I just talk to her or pet her like you do, and carry on with my work. I would never ever hit for for showing natural behaviour!
Hey Rick this is a really interesting video - the horse I look after is a gelding and he always drops when I'm around him. I've recenty changed contraceptions (icky I know but this is for factual info!) and I think he can smell the difference. He's also started to lick my arms and rub his head on me alot more than usual. Weird but interesting to know
@Isabelle511 : lots of horses lick people for salt content, so it may or may not be connected, our sweat is changed by many things like food, drinks, vitamins, medicine and probably birth control, what ever we put in our bodies comes out. Working with dogs I know most dogs show a big difference around women when they are season so if dogs know, horses know, that is always something to be aware of but not paranoid of.
@horseawareness No way, I'm not paranoid. I think it's cute - he gave me some awesome hickys on my arms hahah I'll have to send pics. It's amazing what animals can sense - they are so finely tuned. Thanks Rick, keep posting videos - rain hail or shine :) *hugs for Buddy and Mr T*
Don't remember my mares doing that to me. But guess I should be glad because I'm a girl. I do notice some minor changes in behavior.
For they boys, not geldings. They drop a lot and sometimes do more than drop but have never bothered me or done anything to me, I pretty much ignore it. Well one of them did when he was a yearling he did try to mount me but he got kicked literally and chased then never tried again. They can drop or do whatever they need to do as long as it doesn't involve me lol.
Great video, Rick. I've watched many other people communicating (actually it isn't even communicating) with their horse's and it is amazing how much they use pain to get something out of their horse, it is sickening to see. I'm glad you have some sense in ya, your horses seem to happy to have you as their owner.
Ok my stalion always drops around me... I never thought of it that way cuz I am a girl... Hmmm different! So do you recommend gelding? Just wondering...
Our geldings drop because they're relaxed and content, with no dominant "studdy" behavior towards me. Mine will even drop during a rinsing, or when cinching his saddle. It's a compliment, and makes me sick that people attach a dirty connotation to it and want to punish the horse for a natural, normal, healthy behavior. Animals aren't "dirty thinkers", they just do what they do, but some people sure are. Thank you for this video, maybe people will learn a thing or two.
Good video Mr Gore.I have 2 geldings.I have onky seen them drop out of relaxation.I have never heard or read that you should hit them if they do it purposely...probally because I am not around barn witches.My 2 guys have become a lot more submissive since using your info .Even my big belgian/quarter horse .They are good boys a also...Rusty....Champ....You are very good boys!!!............................Thank You Rick
my gelding always drops when he needs his sheath cleaned. i'm lucky that i don't have to call the vet to take care of his hygiene! you are so right about "knowing the difference" in a horse's behavior! when i was caring for the stallion that was his sire (after a very serious colic), he would drop when i was around since i was the "alpha mare" who stood watch and who guarded him when he was so sick. he never misbehaved, just 'acknowledged' my presence in his own way.
Thanks Rick! I was recently at the ranch I volunteer at, and two of our stallions 'dropped' when I was with them. At first I was like 'what the heck?' Now it's all clear :) Thanks again!
I've only had one mare present herself to me while she was in heat. She belongs to a friend of mine, & we used to joke that they'd hire me as their teaser if they ever decided to breed her. LOL
As for dropping, I was always taught to just ignore it unless the horse was acting "in the mood", & then to correct accordingly. I've never heard of people punishing their horses for dropping before...but it doesn't really surprise me, sadly. I've seen people punish their horses for simply sniffing them.
good info. i have a two year old filly who i've had since weaning who recently started "presenting" herself to me. she has also recently started being a lot more respectful and humble towards me- so i take it she has started to see me as "high Horse". And ladies should be especially careful around "that time" around stallions- i've seen that situation turn bad quickly for an unxperienced horse person.
Thanks for the video! Back when I had a gelding when it was my 'time of the month' my gelding would get a little 'soft and sweet' with me, it was pretty interesting! He would only do it during that time. We've actually had a old AQHA mare named Rosie (or Princess, I forgot it was a long time ago) who actually disliked males, because she was abused by men. When my guy friends went by her she would snarl up and threaten to kick them, but when my girl friends went by her she was fine.
horsesLcool 2 months ago
Intresting video, all true! My mare sometimes "squirts" when she around me, (even though I'm a girl haha) and I just talk to her or pet her like you do, and carry on with my work. I would never ever hit for for showing natural behaviour!
Lillythepinkxxx 2 months ago
Haha Rick you've always reminded me of Shawn H. The radio spokesman...
karah0bug 2 months ago
Hey Rick this is a really interesting video - the horse I look after is a gelding and he always drops when I'm around him. I've recenty changed contraceptions (icky I know but this is for factual info!) and I think he can smell the difference. He's also started to lick my arms and rub his head on me alot more than usual. Weird but interesting to know
Isabelle511 2 months ago
@Isabelle511 : lots of horses lick people for salt content, so it may or may not be connected, our sweat is changed by many things like food, drinks, vitamins, medicine and probably birth control, what ever we put in our bodies comes out. Working with dogs I know most dogs show a big difference around women when they are season so if dogs know, horses know, that is always something to be aware of but not paranoid of.
horseawareness 2 months ago
@horseawareness No way, I'm not paranoid. I think it's cute - he gave me some awesome hickys on my arms hahah I'll have to send pics. It's amazing what animals can sense - they are so finely tuned. Thanks Rick, keep posting videos - rain hail or shine :) *hugs for Buddy and Mr T*
Isabelle511 2 months ago
Don't remember my mares doing that to me. But guess I should be glad because I'm a girl. I do notice some minor changes in behavior.
For they boys, not geldings. They drop a lot and sometimes do more than drop but have never bothered me or done anything to me, I pretty much ignore it. Well one of them did when he was a yearling he did try to mount me but he got kicked literally and chased then never tried again. They can drop or do whatever they need to do as long as it doesn't involve me lol.
cintillate 2 months ago
Great video, Rick. I've watched many other people communicating (actually it isn't even communicating) with their horse's and it is amazing how much they use pain to get something out of their horse, it is sickening to see. I'm glad you have some sense in ya, your horses seem to happy to have you as their owner.
MsBabeandMe 2 months ago
that all makes sense but can you tell me WHY???????????? everywhere i go dogs always try to bloody hump me !!!!?????
julie68au 2 months ago
Oooh Mr. T is a ladies man! :P
EquineRhythm 2 months ago
My stallion is a baby! If you saw him you'd think he's a gelding literally you'd have no clue he's a stud... Unless he dropped...
Mojustinlove 2 months ago
Ok my stalion always drops around me... I never thought of it that way cuz I am a girl... Hmmm different! So do you recommend gelding? Just wondering...
Mojustinlove 2 months ago
Our geldings drop because they're relaxed and content, with no dominant "studdy" behavior towards me. Mine will even drop during a rinsing, or when cinching his saddle. It's a compliment, and makes me sick that people attach a dirty connotation to it and want to punish the horse for a natural, normal, healthy behavior. Animals aren't "dirty thinkers", they just do what they do, but some people sure are. Thank you for this video, maybe people will learn a thing or two.
HokeeDokey 2 months ago 7
thanks rick
My Horse drops alot. What that tells me is he is relaxed.
No way would i belt him for that. It's a compliment to me that he is relaxed with me around him.
Paula from Aussie
lulubelleish 2 months ago
Good video Mr Gore.I have 2 geldings.I have onky seen them drop out of relaxation.I have never heard or read that you should hit them if they do it purposely...probally because I am not around barn witches.My 2 guys have become a lot more submissive since using your info .Even my big belgian/quarter horse .They are good boys a also...Rusty....Champ....You are very good boys!!!............................Thank You Rick
NewfieSherry 2 months ago
my gelding always drops when he needs his sheath cleaned. i'm lucky that i don't have to call the vet to take care of his hygiene! you are so right about "knowing the difference" in a horse's behavior! when i was caring for the stallion that was his sire (after a very serious colic), he would drop when i was around since i was the "alpha mare" who stood watch and who guarded him when he was so sick. he never misbehaved, just 'acknowledged' my presence in his own way.
twotrickponies 2 months ago
my colt horse smell then pee on other mare dirt/turd. whats the reason?
Sorlen123 2 months ago
DUDE...... you're awesome
MetalDrummerChic6 2 months ago
Thanks Rick! I was recently at the ranch I volunteer at, and two of our stallions 'dropped' when I was with them. At first I was like 'what the heck?' Now it's all clear :) Thanks again!
MusicEvryDay 2 months ago
I've only had one mare present herself to me while she was in heat. She belongs to a friend of mine, & we used to joke that they'd hire me as their teaser if they ever decided to breed her. LOL
As for dropping, I was always taught to just ignore it unless the horse was acting "in the mood", & then to correct accordingly. I've never heard of people punishing their horses for dropping before...but it doesn't really surprise me, sadly. I've seen people punish their horses for simply sniffing them.
GalisgiaSoquili 2 months ago
good info. i have a two year old filly who i've had since weaning who recently started "presenting" herself to me. she has also recently started being a lot more respectful and humble towards me- so i take it she has started to see me as "high Horse". And ladies should be especially careful around "that time" around stallions- i've seen that situation turn bad quickly for an unxperienced horse person.
AnMariezy 2 months ago