Training Natural Horses: Working with the Spooky Horse

Insight into the way horses think and how to work and play with them ... naturally!

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• horses
• natural
• horsemanship
• roundpen
• training
• clicker

[Ghorseyluver]

well that was fast! her join up with you. FAST. Seems like a push button horse to me...

[caballus2000]

@Ghorseyluver I think I mentioned that no, she *isn't* a push button horse. I don't happen to like having 'push button' horses around - I like horses who can think and make choices! :)

[BarellRacing4Ever]

I'm curious about the bells on her.

She's quite gorgeous... Honestly, this is the kind of work I would like to do with the horses that I train. Unfortunately, when they're not your horses and the owners don't agree with your methods, you have to do it as you're told otherwise you risk loss of job... O_o

Does this make sense?

[caballus2000]

@BarellRacing4Ever Bells were just for 'decoration' -- but can be used to help establish rhythm in the gaits. ...

If people know your 'style' in working with horses then they will call you specifically for that. Others may not like what you do - in that case, its up to you whether or not to accept the work. I 'warn' people who call that I don't work in the 'normal' way with horses. I explain a bit about what I do and they can take it or leave it. It's up to them. :)

[00gawjous00]

OMG , She looks amazing for 32 =]

Yu are really good , i have a 14.2 bargy horse called barney hu we got from an animal sanctuary , unfortunately he is nervous and needs some work. He is scared of cars and i need to build a trusty bond with him please could you give me some advice xx

[caballus2000]

@00gawjous00 Wow, didn't realize anyone had commented on this video so much! How are you doing now a year later? *grin* ... Please feel free to email to me if you have questions: caballus@charter.net

[missmiamoo100]

That's one skinmny but seriously cute pony!

[hellophiney]

i have a very spooky horse. she's very quite in the paddock but as soon as you get on her, she's suddenly scared of everything!! i honestly don't think it's me because I've ridden horses a lot before :/

[FleurLoverr]

I have already done many join ups and work with horses who have been abused it's really great to have such a band with a horse

[animalwisperer]

@shawnpine97 Gain her trust, join ups and gentle lunging is great. Work on this until you have complete trust and she is ready for new things, as her owner you should be able to tell when this is. Be out with her every day, brushing, walking around and putting on the halter on and off. After doing a join up add some spice, tie some plastic bags around your working area but always consider your safety and let her get used to it first incase she bolts or rears. Keep working with new things :)

[Evalani22]

everyone has an opinion.. the world is full of "horse trainers"- they all know everything! but at least this woman is kind. decent information.

[gothicrocker17]

I just got a 5 year old quarter/paint found out he wasnt fully trained he tends to spook at alot of things and has lots of energy. He took off like a bronc at my first show what are some things i can do to help i really dont want to sell him

[maria456ification]

stop giving sweet to the horse horse d ont hit sweet or carrot clicker ok for some horse only if they dont look a you went calling , let horse bee the horse

[funny263]

@countrylovincowgirl4 sorry i didnt know how old she was it would be different if she was like 10 years or somethin

[09sassys]

your good with horses i enjoyed watching this i have a new palamino mare shes still a lil nervous x

[456treefrog]

@shawnpine97 i'm pretty much in the same situation i am buying a 4 year old quarter/morgan cross, and shes not broke and has no ground manners. lol