Great video!? By: KyCavalier. on 25 May 12, 17:02:09 Great video!?
Ah, should have ... By: mysticpasos. on 07 Apr 12, 15:34:09 Ah, should have mentioned that you build? your steering & brakes using your focus, body language & relaxation, first on the ground on line, then at liberty before it will work on the horse. Parelli's stick to me game. Start at the walk, then the trot, then the canter. If a horse won't stop without me lifting a rein at the walk, I won't trot that horse. Need brakes at the trot without reins before I canter. You can see this in our Liberty and Freestyle videos under mysticpasos. Have fun!
Tried schooling ... By: sophiemyponylover. on 07 Apr 12, 10:36:08 Tried schooling with head collar bareback but? I couldn't control her at canter, and she kept on knocking down schooling cones so I'll just do the usual on Monday (She gets Sunday off) but I'm still doing natural horsemanship on the ground.
Glad to hear from ... By: mysticpasos. on 06 Apr 12, 20:56:06 Glad to hear from you. I'd love to hear back as to what feedback your pony gives you. Today, I rode Mystic and Prince with two sets of reins, one connected to a snaffle bit and the second being a string around their neck. I alternated? between the two, then melded them together. Go, slow, stop and turn work fine already, but the bit allowed me to talk to them about rounding up, then asking them to maintain that posture with the neck string. We made some progress and progress is good.
Tomorrow, when I do ... By: sophiemyponylover. on 06 Apr 12, 19:03:55 Tomorrow, when I do my schooling, I'm going to try the first half with the usual (saddle, bridle and loose side reins)? then the other half the unusual (Head collar and two lead ropes with no saddle).Then I'll compare to which one my pony was happier with.Thank you for sending a message to me for showing how natural methods can make a horse happier.(Although my pony seems pretty happy all ready, but I want to make her even more happier).
Received by email. ... By: mysticpasos. on 01 Apr 12, 05:21:03 Received by email. "Hi from the UK, your ranch looks lovely and your horses too. I do not yet have my own horse but would love to own one. I have been working at a sanctuary to get some experience. I have been to Oregon Portland so know how lovely it is out there for horses.? Enjoyed your slide show about animal language. Thank you, Jenny Knight"
Glad you enjoyed it ... By: mysticpasos. on 27 Mar 12, 15:13:13 Glad you enjoyed it. Horses are incredibly beautiful. And remember, horses aren't afraid of predators, just predatorial behavior. As prey,? they read predator emotions and intentions and reflect what they see - danger or safety? When we are in the moment, trust worthy, clear, a good leader, the horse recognizes those qualities and is drawn to follow us. That is why I think horses are so good for humans. If we open to them, they can teach us to be better people.
This was a ... By: mshonnie2u. on 27 Mar 12, 09:55:56 This was a beautifully put together video, it touched my heart also, horses are so beautiful it is a shame that humans are a horses? predator even though we love and cherish them too.
yeah i have 2 minis ... By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 30 Nov 11, 15:51:26 yeah i have 2 minis and? 2 ponies.
Ah yes, just ... By: mysticpasos. on 29 Nov 11, 18:05:15 Ah yes, just checked your channel. Canada is a long? way from us - whatever part of Canada you live in. Hope you have horses in your life and that they bring you joy.
I? would love to go ... By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 29 Nov 11, 15:54:14 I? would love to go to your ranch and see your horses but I live to far away. :(
Thanks. You know, ... By: mysticpasos. on 29 Nov 11, 04:38:01 Thanks. You know, horses do love living at our ranch. Not just our horses either. We bring in horses for training and boarding and it is interesting to watch horses change. Uptight horses relax and become more trusting. Aloof and shut down horses open up and trust us with their opinions. Rude, pushy horses learn to respect a soft request, rather than barging through people. Every one responds to living? in a safe place with love, language and leadership.
I really like? your ... By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 29 Nov 11, 04:24:30 I really like? your ranch it seems like your horses love it there.
Well Put....? By: asleeperj. on 01 Nov 11, 22:50:54 Well Put....?
Every horse is ... By: mysticpasos. on 06 Oct 11, 20:21:22 Every horse is different, but they share similar traits and body language because they are horses and prey animals. Some are more up front and easy to read. Others more reserved and harder to read. The degree to which a particular? trait may manifest also differs from individual to individual. Once you learn to read the body language, it becomes easier to read the differences between them. The more you see, the more there is to learn.
surely it should? ... By: MickeyLove01. on 06 Oct 11, 16:12:48 surely it should? be "understanding a horse" as they are all different?
Glad you enjoyed ... By: mysticpasos. on 24 Sep 11, 14:49:52 Glad you enjoyed the video. I never tire of watching horses being horses, interacting, playing, relaxing, quarreling. Love them. They are so beautiful, so real, authentic, I guess I mean. They are what they are in the moment and they want us to be equally? true, equally real.
True. Smelling ... By: mysticpasos. on 24 Sep 11, 14:45:54 True. Smelling like what we eat is part of being a predator. Eye placement is another difference. Predators' eys are on the front of our faces so we have binocular vision unlike prey animals who have their eyes on the side of their heads with great peripheral vision. ? Intention is so important in predator - prey relations. If your intention is benign, you are safe. If you are angry, you might intend to eat them. How you think and feel is important when around horses.
i adore the vid? ... By: naturelover222. on 24 Sep 11, 14:22:13 i adore the vid? tho :)
cats eat all meat ... By: naturelover222. on 24 Sep 11, 14:19:17 cats eat all meat a? dogs diet is 3 quarters meat and 1 quarter veg :P
like it or not. ... By: adrainseyes. on 18 Aug 11, 21:29:12 like it or not. the placement of your eyes makes you a natural born predator and that is how the horse initially sees you. You must use positive energy to change their minds about you, otherwise their instinct is to avoid or even flee from you. We are discussing? behaviors, no one is discussing diner here.
Congrats on your choice to not eat meat, esp. horses.
Thanks Nancy. Glad ... By: mysticpasos. on 08 Aug 11, 04:22:49 Thanks Nancy. Glad you? enjoyed the video.
I liked this video. ... By: z4funner. on 08 Aug 11, 02:36:43 I liked this video...nice graphics and it was very insightful into the the mind of a horse. The music was excellent and went well with the video.
Since I have been involved with horses for over fifty years I found this a very basic explanation of horses behavior but it was a refreshing approach.
Kudos for a job? well done!
Nancy P. Julian
Pennsylvania
if you want to see ... By: snarkey5. on 19 Jul 11, 14:57:34 if you want to see an insightful look into the mind of a REAL horse whisperer then copy and? paste this in youtube: Posh Horse Whisperer snarkey5
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I was asked recently how I set up a horse to learn an indirect or "neck" rein. So I thought that would be a nice little quick tips piece. I'll try to expand on it with a fresh, young horse in the near future.
Really helpful and ... By: MsScotlyn. on 03 Dec 11, 20:28:34 Really helpful and easy to understand, thank? you!
As for this saddle, ... By: artroland. on 09 Oct 11, 14:07:42 As for this saddle, it's the saddle I mostly trail-ride my smaller horses in, as it's lightweight, comfortable for both of us, has a? fairly high cantle and the leathers swing freer than western leathers.
It's actually a ... By: artroland. on 09 Oct 11, 14:07:30 It's actually a Wintec Bates synthetic Aussie stock saddle. I don't really think of it as riding Western, or riding english. I trail ride mostly, and I don't put rules on what I can or cannot use as tack, or how I ride in any given situation. No one gives you style points going up a hillside,? or down a wash.
why do you use a? ... By: MrMagnus97. on 07 Oct 11, 08:33:23 why do you use a? english saddle when you ride western style?
thank you so much. ... By: Wildxxhorses. on 29 Jan 11, 01:21:25 thank you so much. i love how you can tell you love and care for your? horses. other trainers don't allow the little things that mean so much; such as a bite of grass (:
Great? tips, not so ... By: doggieram. on 24 Feb 10, 04:22:15 Great? tips, not so great camera work, lol you may be my new resource for horse help, lol
I've heard that, ... By: artroland. on 26 Sep 09, 13:31:03 I've heard that, but have never tried it.? I personally like to keep things as simple as i can for myself. LOL
ever try the criss ... By: AK47cowboy. on 26 Sep 09, 01:13:21 ever try the criss crossing the reins to teach this? i? hear it works well
Mecates are another ... By: paintedhorsechic1. on 20 Jan 09, 02:28:30 Mecates are another investment I need to make. Lots? of people are using them here now...a new fad here...lol
Yes anything that hurts an animal is just wrong:(
Good point there. ... By: artroland. on 19 Jan 09, 23:10:01 Good point there. My leathers are the heaviest I have, though. My mecates are about the same weight as those leathers. And they do work alright for me. :D Plus I's just a poor little weaklin' lol. There was an old vaquero "trick" that lesser? vaqueros would use, where they would sore up a horse's neck a bit, so it'd be extra sensitive. Not exactly a wise thing, as frankly it was abusive, but it did create a desire to move away from the pressure of that rein touch. Sad, huh?
Good basic video! ... By: paintedhorsechic1. on 19 Jan 09, 19:32:06 Good basic video! One thing tho...heavy reins works best when? teaching...the horse feels them more than a light rein and picks up on the cue alot faster. Sorry I just had to say that!! haha!
Muah!
LOL. Thank you. I'm ... By: artroland. on 06 Oct 08, 15:58:24 LOL. Thank you. I'm glad you liked it, even though it is really, really basic. Rio's a nice pony, to be sure. I'll tell him? you said so. :D
great video. love ... By: tobylove4. on 05 Oct 08, 00:45:53 great video. love the? horse!
Yeah,? you never ... By: artroland. on 31 Jul 08, 23:38:59 Yeah,? you never heard something so danged creaky ... doesn't sound that loud in person. LOL.
I love the creaking ... By: lopen28. on 31 Jul 08, 21:59:19 I love the creaking of the camera stand! LOL...good vid as usual. And your horses are crazy to be frisky in? that heat!
There actually was ... By: artroland. on 31 Jul 08, 15:30:50 There actually was an old Vaquero trick Ernie Morris pointed out as well, that would involve irritating the neck either with an abrasive or by smacking the horse to make the neck sensitive.
For the record,? neither Morris, nor myself, agree with either of those practices.
Thanks for the comment Pam! Rio was being a bit uppity there, so that was sorta fun to see the warts too. LOL.
another fine vid! i ... By: getgorgeousnow. on 31 Jul 08, 13:39:45 another fine vid! i wsa a looooong time ago to? put "tacks' on the reins, HHMM, think tht would work??? well, thts what they used to do to speed up the process, yaknow those "trainers" hahah
I almost forgot .. ... By: artroland. on 31 Jul 08, 13:04:23 I almost forgot ...? you need a bit suit of armor too. LOL!
He's usually a much ... By: artroland. on 31 Jul 08, 13:04:02 He's usually a much better behaved pony than this. LOL. I'll have to show it on Jimmy to give an? idea of how it works on a horse whose never done this. He got a scuff on his nose though, so it might take a week or so to heal it up before Mr. Demille will be ready for his closeup.
Yes,,,,I will need ... By: cowgirl2sassy. on 31 Jul 08, 06:01:51 Yes,,,,I will need that when me and Quinn are off? jousting,,,hee hee,,,,great job Ro, I love your videos.....looks down,,,,waves,,,Hey Julz
Wow! I'm first up! ... By: filly4billy2002. on 31 Jul 08, 04:59:04 Wow! I'm first up!
Hey,? that Rio is a HUNK. Not to mention the rider. (wink, wink)
Good info there Roland. YAY!
Latest comments made on this video:
By: KyCavalier. on 25 May 12, 17:02:09
Great video!?
By: mysticpasos. on 07 Apr 12, 15:34:09
Ah, should have mentioned that you build? your steering & brakes using your focus, body language & relaxation, first on the ground on line, then at liberty before it will work on the horse. Parelli's stick to me game. Start at the walk, then the trot, then the canter. If a horse won't stop without me lifting a rein at the walk, I won't trot that horse. Need brakes at the trot without reins before I canter. You can see this in our Liberty and Freestyle videos under mysticpasos. Have fun!
By: sophiemyponylover. on 07 Apr 12, 10:36:08
Tried schooling with head collar bareback but? I couldn't control her at canter, and she kept on knocking down schooling cones so I'll just do the usual on Monday (She gets Sunday off) but I'm still doing natural horsemanship on the ground.
By: sophiemyponylover. on 06 Apr 12, 21:07:47
Good, good?
By: mysticpasos. on 06 Apr 12, 20:56:06
Glad to hear from you. I'd love to hear back as to what feedback your pony gives you. Today, I rode Mystic and Prince with two sets of reins, one connected to a snaffle bit and the second being a string around their neck. I alternated? between the two, then melded them together. Go, slow, stop and turn work fine already, but the bit allowed me to talk to them about rounding up, then asking them to maintain that posture with the neck string. We made some progress and progress is good.
By: sophiemyponylover. on 06 Apr 12, 19:03:55
Tomorrow, when I do my schooling, I'm going to try the first half with the usual (saddle, bridle and loose side reins)? then the other half the unusual (Head collar and two lead ropes with no saddle).Then I'll compare to which one my pony was happier with.Thank you for sending a message to me for showing how natural methods can make a horse happier.(Although my pony seems pretty happy all ready, but I want to make her even more happier).
By: mysticpasos. on 01 Apr 12, 05:21:03
Received by email. "Hi from the UK, your ranch looks lovely and your horses too. I do not yet have my own horse but would love to own one. I have been working at a sanctuary to get some experience. I have been to Oregon Portland so know how lovely it is out there for horses.? Enjoyed your slide show about animal language. Thank you, Jenny Knight"
By: mysticpasos. on 27 Mar 12, 15:13:13
Glad you enjoyed it. Horses are incredibly beautiful. And remember, horses aren't afraid of predators, just predatorial behavior. As prey,? they read predator emotions and intentions and reflect what they see - danger or safety? When we are in the moment, trust worthy, clear, a good leader, the horse recognizes those qualities and is drawn to follow us. That is why I think horses are so good for humans. If we open to them, they can teach us to be better people.
By: mshonnie2u. on 27 Mar 12, 09:55:56
This was a beautifully put together video, it touched my heart also, horses are so beautiful it is a shame that humans are a horses? predator even though we love and cherish them too.
By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 30 Nov 11, 15:51:26
yeah i have 2 minis and? 2 ponies.
By: mysticpasos. on 29 Nov 11, 18:05:15
Ah yes, just checked your channel. Canada is a long? way from us - whatever part of Canada you live in. Hope you have horses in your life and that they bring you joy.
By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 29 Nov 11, 15:54:14
I? would love to go to your ranch and see your horses but I live to far away. :(
By: mysticpasos. on 29 Nov 11, 04:38:01
Thanks. You know, horses do love living at our ranch. Not just our horses either. We bring in horses for training and boarding and it is interesting to watch horses change. Uptight horses relax and become more trusting. Aloof and shut down horses open up and trust us with their opinions. Rude, pushy horses learn to respect a soft request, rather than barging through people. Every one responds to living? in a safe place with love, language and leadership.
By: Scoutsbiggestfan. on 29 Nov 11, 04:24:30
I really like? your ranch it seems like your horses love it there.
By: asleeperj. on 01 Nov 11, 22:50:54
Well Put....?
By: mysticpasos. on 06 Oct 11, 20:21:22
Every horse is different, but they share similar traits and body language because they are horses and prey animals. Some are more up front and easy to read. Others more reserved and harder to read. The degree to which a particular? trait may manifest also differs from individual to individual. Once you learn to read the body language, it becomes easier to read the differences between them. The more you see, the more there is to learn.
By: MickeyLove01. on 06 Oct 11, 16:12:48
surely it should? be "understanding a horse" as they are all different?
By: mysticpasos. on 24 Sep 11, 14:49:52
Glad you enjoyed the video. I never tire of watching horses being horses, interacting, playing, relaxing, quarreling. Love them. They are so beautiful, so real, authentic, I guess I mean. They are what they are in the moment and they want us to be equally? true, equally real.
By: mysticpasos. on 24 Sep 11, 14:45:54
True. Smelling like what we eat is part of being a predator. Eye placement is another difference. Predators' eys are on the front of our faces so we have binocular vision unlike prey animals who have their eyes on the side of their heads with great peripheral vision. ? Intention is so important in predator - prey relations. If your intention is benign, you are safe. If you are angry, you might intend to eat them. How you think and feel is important when around horses.
By: naturelover222. on 24 Sep 11, 14:22:13
i adore the vid? tho :)
By: naturelover222. on 24 Sep 11, 14:19:17
cats eat all meat a? dogs diet is 3 quarters meat and 1 quarter veg :P
By: adrainseyes. on 18 Aug 11, 21:29:12
like it or not. the placement of your eyes makes you a natural born predator and that is how the horse initially sees you. You must use positive energy to change their minds about you, otherwise their instinct is to avoid or even flee from you. We are discussing? behaviors, no one is discussing diner here. Congrats on your choice to not eat meat, esp. horses.
By: mysticpasos. on 08 Aug 11, 04:22:49
Thanks Nancy. Glad you? enjoyed the video.
By: z4funner. on 08 Aug 11, 02:36:43
I liked this video...nice graphics and it was very insightful into the the mind of a horse. The music was excellent and went well with the video. Since I have been involved with horses for over fifty years I found this a very basic explanation of horses behavior but it was a refreshing approach. Kudos for a job? well done! Nancy P. Julian Pennsylvania
By: snarkey5. on 19 Jul 11, 14:57:34
if you want to see an insightful look into the mind of a REAL horse whisperer then copy and? paste this in youtube: Posh Horse Whisperer snarkey5