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[rilndrmlrh]

Omg! Click! My friend has an appendix mare who buckles like that just from strapping her saddle. She gets this kind of gone glassy eye and starts to go down. Problem is, then she comes back up and panics. I'm seeing the same thing in these horses. Except WITHOUT the subsequent upward outward lunge and panic. She will rear up and flip herself, sometimes a couple of times, or will take off straight ahead without looking where she is going. You have my attention now.

[endospink]

@rilndrmlrh girth her up and get her moving. Walking her out should give her no reason to sink down and panic.

This isn't a new occurrence, been happening since man started using saddles and thousands out there have seen horses sink down and the normal reaction is to kick the horse in the guts. Very easy to understand, sadlle a breaker/starter and pick up a front leg as to pick its hoof out, you'll see it. My vid aren't for everyone but might stop a few getting a good kick.

[rilndrmlrh]

@endospink That's generally what we do now, walk her out, and we come up slow on the girth too. I've never even thought of kicking her. Ive been around horses since I was tiny and I've never seen that before. But that's not saying much, when a person thinks they've seen everything they're in trouble. Thank you for replying. :)

[TheRachiRay]

How does this work? What parts do you put pressure on? and what does it accomplish? Very curios! :)

But one method will not work for every horse.

[KnightHawke01]

I have a 20 year old arab who will not lay down. I can get any other horse down using this method or else by taking a leg. This horse will not go down...not with this method or any of the methods combined.

[cowgal58]

I really dont understand this much at all. I guess i just can believe that its that simple, but how does pulling back/down get a horse to go down? :/

[brumbyhorselover95]

i fully agree with u in regards to the tap, its natural and harmless, why people get so shity about it, is just plane stupid!

i mean im only 15 but have started my career in horse training and my teachers were using the TAP on some 2 year olds. it was very interesting to watch there reactions!

[MajiksGurl224]

what eactly does the "tap" do?

[Frank8639]

Very interesting! Glad to have seen the vid.

whiplash

[misschrisss2010]

This is a pretty cool technique.

[lovemyjesterboo]

My horses simply walk in a circle when one rein is pulled. How would they know to go down?

[endospink]

The ratio is 80:20 not 100 on one side

[Kolibri2005]

I haven't been to your site in a while, and I just watched this video, which is the first I've seen that describes more about your technique, and I also saw the one about the horse with the abcess. It didn't occur to me before that the TAP could be used for medicinal purposes as well as training purposes. It could certainly be useful to get a horse lying down for certain procedures, particularly those requiring anesthesia. My interest is definitely piqued again! :-) Great vids as always!

[aleanha]

are there anymore videos coming up from you? they are always very funny :D

[endospink]

I`m working on it..

[allegroequine14]

thank you endospink, but a couple questions. in order for the tap to be completed, must your horse be a thoroughbred? or do they have to be off the track? or can it just be a green broke arab? thanks

[endospink]

Any horse..

[gaitinfool]

I am amazed. Thanks for explaining the TAP.

[racinphyllie]

Love this vid, Paul. So well done.

[SnowKitten53]

I like how you use good proper protective gear, when you are with these horses. Too many trainers don't use it enough.

[IrishSaddlebred]

I need you to do that with my horse, No just kidding, & seeing your vids you only work with race horses & not saddlenreds

[clairmatinaustralia]

oh, so the "tap" is a certain emplacement of your hands, and a place in their body that makes their nervous system breakdown, and relax???

[Tanratintani]

pure horse!!!!!!!

[PocketLeopards]

Another question is is there any danger of the horse actually shuttting down while your riding? Maybe shutting down every time it feels threatened like in new, scarey situations?

[PocketLeopards]

Never heard of the tap before until just now. It is very interesting and makes perfect sense. Before I download your videos i's like to know if a 5 foot 96 lb. woman can do this with a large horse? How dangerous would it be?

[wassupolo]

Fantastic, I think I will go download your tap files I am sure this will be alot of help for me to start a 6 year old quarter horse Thanks :)

[wolfydan121]

dude, no kidding, a hands free tap! whod've thought it was possible!

but hey, anyone who knows anything about horse physiology should know that the tap is made to not hurt the horse. i hope that one day the tap is a recognised commonplace tool, for the sake of horses everywhere.

[tazfran]

SO. I have a horse who was off the track but since that time he's been through a couple new owners, the first who contacted me once I bought him basically ecstatic that I'd taken him from the facility she'd sold him to. He's got impeccable ground manners and is an absolute sweetheart... definitely not a mean horse in the least. We're having some issues with allowing contact on the bit and he tosses his head a LOOT when you pick up your reins.

[endospink]

If he's from the track he knows about contact so get a decent dentist out and have his teeth done then get back to me. Choose the dentist wisely because they are plenty out there like garage mechanics that think customers wouldn't know if they did a good job and hardly touch the horse and charge you for it. Riding horses teeth should be done every 3 months as well not 6 or 12. If he still tosses his head then we'll bring some rubber into play.

[Cristinabel7]

So happy that you're coming to Arizona this year!!!! This is where I am (although I'm in Glendale), and I'd be happy to make the drive out there.

[oregonmorgans]

Wow!!!Check out my channel!!!

[tagoat]

Absolutely remarkable.

Brilliance in action again! Thanks.

[jimboshippos]

looks like a really good stretch, and man those are some leggy horses!

[xiphias21034]

Hey Paul, I wish you would come to the east coast, I don't think I could make it to Arizona to see you! unless I win the lottery...I love seeing your videos, and subscribe to them, so I don't miss any! Miss you on HGS~

Cathy:)

[bmerb]

Do you think the TAP could be used as a tool to reduce behavioral problems/aggression regarding other horses? Thanks

[dahoss65]

"P.S., Please stop asking, NO, the TAP does not work on your mother-in-law."

Hmm...I thought you said, "It's a 100% natural harmless occurrence that exist in all animals."

:)

[ponymadhorseylover]

thats kool!

please can u go on to my page and see my ponies harvey and brooke

they are awsome

[Sunset00301]

Good video Paul. Very informitive. It makes understanding the Tap, and the reason for it more clear. Keep up the good work you do. Love your videos.

[HeartsNHooves]

I love what you do. awesome idea.

[fishbayfarms]

Another excellent video!

But Holy @#@@# that last little bit of music at the end scared me! I was not expecting it and it was 10x as loud because i had my speakers way up to hear your commentary!

[JacintaOlivera]

yeah me too!! now deaf in left ear :) great vid as usual...

[RxyLdy08]

Another good video Endo. But I do wonder what the advantages of TAP'ing an experienced horse would be. My x-racer TB mare has always had a prominent flight response, I've had her since she was 3, she's 11 now, and is alot better. But still has her very flighty-raceday momants. Would the TAP help a horse like her? She's getting to an age now that she's partially grown out of it, but I believe her race-days will never leave her. Also I plan on breeding her, may look into the TAP then also. Rx.

[luvbliss]

I'm so excited that you are coming to Arizona! I have a Mustang cross who I really want to perform the TAP on. Your work is absolutely astounding...gets my attention every time. (:

[Romaridge]

Love seeing this horse tap himself with side reins--wonderful! Sure hope the KC folks see it too . . .

[xduckehx]

great video Paul! as usual!

[bwp247]

Great video again... I like your idea with the side reins, I find the ones from the shops mark there mouth's too much.

[offcameherhead]

Regarding your written comment on mother-in-laws: It truly is a pity that a) TAP doesn't work for them and b) they don't have a flight response either.

[babozn]

THANKS ENDO I ENJOY YOUR WORK !

[ino89777]

cool your comming to az I will have to pop in and say hi

[rachel51893]

what exactly does the tap do? and how does it help the trainers?

[endospink]

The TAP is a tool. Trainers will look at this and join the dots and will remember times they could have used something like the TAP.

[SORRALHORSE]

my horse daisey does this when i put the saddle on her, i dont ride her regularly so is she self tapping? because its like a new experience to her every time?

[endospink]

Maybe, there are horse that get ridden everyday and still sink down when the girth is done up. The way around it is to get the horse moving once the gear is tight enough, just walk them out for a bit and do this everytime you see the legs start to give in, they should get over it soon enough. Most of the time it's just a phase the horse goes through.

[rachel51893]

one of the horses at my barn does the same thing. but for him some reason it helps him to have it done outside. if he's outside, he doesnt react at all. but in the barn, he will just buckle..

[moooingcow]

Good job!

[BAequine]

TAPPING themselves now...you rock :)I'm sending this link directly to Beth she HAS to see IT!!!! :)

[ladybloodrose]

I was just wondering aabout how it would work on mustangs when you mentioned the part about the mustang challanges an what not lol I hope you gets ome footage of it up :).

[gershwin2]

OK. I think I understand. The side reins achieve the back and down making the flight response an option they don't think about at the time..?? Wow..cool move. Have you had any go down into the full tap with the side reins on? Thanks bringing us such an informative video. It's calm. No bucking, no running, no ropes...Nice for the horse and nice for us. By the way..love the new begining of the vid. Thanks again...

[getgorgeousnow]

I LOVE THE OTHER"KIDS" WATCHING!

[filly4billy2002]

And the horses TAP themselves!

Now I really feel like a DUCK.

LMAO

:~)

Of course...You got FIVE STARS from me.

[moonlit81]

Endo.. about time... you made your video instruction series..as well as make plans to come to America!! Good going!!

[endospinktrousers]

Ok Paul for shure this will not stop the guessing but it will help to argue and to inform pro TAP and HH. Well done, thanks!

[milliesos]

i have never seen that before

am lost....

what is the tap for?

[endospink]

It's to help trainers..

[Cessnacaptain]

Thanks for the new video!!

[milliesos]

whoo first view and comment

il watch the vid now xxx