Dismounting from the point of no return

Paul was asked to work with this horse because it had a rearing problem - as it so willingly demonstrates here - the horse is now effectively back in racing and no longer resorts to this dangerous behaviour.

Rearing is a powerful evasion that can be extremely dangerous. If your horse is rearing, he is reacting to some sort of pressure. Before you do anything else, you need to establish exactly WHY your horse reared (sometimes the reason will be obvious but you may need to look deeper).

Your step 1 must always be to make sure your horse is not in any sort of pain or discomfort. A riding horse has to be completely sound and your gear must be a perfect fit. If you are unsure, seek professional help. Also check his teeth and gums. Some horses will need their teeth done every 3 months, others once a year.

DO NOT attempt to ride a rearing horse threatening to flip over, it is extremely dangerous and can cause personal injury and death. Seek professional help if your horse exhibits dangerous behaviour. This video is for demonstration purposes only, DO NOT attempt to recreate the situation pictured in this video. Paul Williamson/Hybrid Horsemanship accepts no liability for your actions.

PLEASE NOTE! If your horse rears and flips over, have him checked over by a vet or an equine chiropractor afterwards. He could have sustained a serious injury even if he just seems a bit shaken.

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[ronphlf]

Just had that happen, time slowed down when I noticed the onset of the rear. Loosened rein, leaned forward and grabbed mane, and pushed off in the opposite direction of the flip. Strange how time slows down in a life-and-death situation.....very strange.

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@ronphlf yes, bit of a matrix thing happening when the chips are down..seconds feel like minutes..



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looks like the trashed my music again..lol

[kashi239]

When played backwards, it looks even more ninja.

[rapunzeljenn]

Thanks for the great info, hopefully won't have to use it. Keep up the good work! :)

[amytilx]

this is what happened to my sister a few days ago i just wish she had watched this video beofe it happened! she was okay, she just didnt manage to do this!

[vaporosoez]

I laugh cos meanwhile I know folks who seriously consider themselves trainers cos they mimic the step one, step two, step three, step four tap, tap, tap wiggle your leadrope wiggle your leadrope formula of certain rockstar clinicians (you know who I am refering too). Reallly? Welcome to the Jungle baby! hahaha Thank God for youre real Paul. It's so scary these days what passes for training.

[TheSpirit399]

OMG!! Thats good to know.. My horse reared and it almost did that... I wonder if the horse gets hurt... i hope it doesnt

[ohwhatapickle]

Brillient! I could do with you for my horse, but how do you stop it rearing?

[Sw0rdFishu]

Great job!

[randomblond92]

Hi, is this why you work with your horses without stirrups? So you don't get caught? Could you give me a detailed this on what exactly tap is and what does it do? Does TAP stand for something? I know you lay the horses down. Is that so they can regain composure? I'd love it if you'd reply. You work is great.

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@sylvesmiller Hi, it's the theme from the "Kill Bill" movie..