These 2 pairs of Friesian geldings were sent to us to be put as a team (they were already broken to pairs when they came to us). This video shows their initial progress doing hazards in our arena, and Barry explains a few of our philosophies on different aspects of carriage driving and why we do things "differently". There will be more videos to follow showing the teams progress so far. When we are breaking horses to harness, we believe in making them safe, confident and happy in any sphere of harness work.
Another super lesson from Barry, Mel and HDP. Mel makes a great point about "showing" and what a truly harness-broke (or as I like to say, "started") horse is.
operaluvr 3 weeks ago
Every time I watch Barry and Mels vids, I learn something, appreciate a new aspect of breaking/training, draw a quick breath at the ignorant, applaud the enthusiasm of the folks racing to get their own cameras or phones to take photos and thoroughly enjoy every upload. Some learning doesnt apply on the day, but it may well do on another. Mel is becoming quite the cinematographer as well! Congratulations on another very nicely produced team.
itsa2dognight 3 weeks ago
You can never remove all chance of an accident, but many to most accidents could be prevented by training horses the way you do. I've been working horses for 35 years, although not for a living for some time. I break horses very much the way you do, and anymore, I refer people to your videos to see why I do things the way I do. I wish you'd make a series of videos, start to finish on one horse.
userunavailable3095 4 weeks ago
love watching your videos, very interesting and inspiring!!
cant wait to see the next ones...
heavyhorsefan 4 weeks ago
Safe, happy and confident by using common sense, experience and a well prepared training area.
Great video again.
hackneysaregreat 4 weeks ago