Comments on: How to build a horse’s confidence

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 05:48:54 +0000

The only reason I’ve stepped under my horses was to get to the other side. It’s the shortest way. I guess maybe it was the right thing to do according tto this guy.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:39:50 +0000

I think you could get a group of people together who could safely have a picnic under that horse….It is so weak and malnourished that it probably wouldn’t have the energy to do anything should it feel threatened. 🙄

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:22:52 +0000

That horse looks seriously malnourished. I’m not going to take bonding tips from someone who clearly doesn’t know the basics of horse care.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 07:46:18 +0000

I enjoyed watching this video. I felt that he did a great job with the mare and I appreciated his and her demeanor. Thank you for posting

By: Evelyn Mead

Evelyn Mead — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:52:18 +0000

Maybe he just. bought her under weight and is bonded but there are alot of un answered questions here. I thought she looked quite skinny also and my horse @I have a great bonding and I don’t feel I need to walk under her to proof that…she trusts me and visevirsa……

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:29:23 +0000

I have 2 thoroughbreds that I use for Polocrosse – when tacking them up before a game it is quite common for me to crawl under them to get their boots and bandages on and often when I am grooming them.
I believe that it is all about trust and respect from both sides.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:06:26 +0000

I think Joe has spent a lot of time with his horse and touching and brushing it in every place possible. She is very relaxed around him and he is obviously trying to get some meat on her . She is a Tennessee walker x which is a very docile and well tempered breed . I have 2. Spending time with your horse will give you confidencet and in return build the trust of your horse. Never try something you don’t feel comfortable doing . THANKS JOE ! For taking the time to share this video .

By: Deedee

Deedee — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:31:19 +0000

If you trust your horse, you also honor his instincts and startle reflexes. I can do this with my horse, but the older I get the more I think,”why take a chance of being hurt or worse.” It is not worth it to prove a romantic notion that your horse “loves” you and wouldn’t hurt you.

By: Ange

Ange — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 10:14:38 +0000

Its all in the moment – not a thing to construct or copy if u don’t have a feel for it. Taking leadership like that can’t be forced. The animal has to have accepted you as its safe place because your touch and presence is reassuring.Then its possible to do this and many other close physical things that could be deemed off limits to young horse normally, like handling ears and legs. Its just about a balance of being the boss and being the protector and the method is always under review and management. Like any living relationship leadership and mutual respect is negotiated not dictated.

By: LADY CAT

LADY CAT — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:58:29 +0000

AS MUCH AS U MAY LOVE YOUR HORSE
AS MUCH AS U MAY TRUST YOUR HORSE

ANY HORSE ….
NO MATTER HOW GENTLE…CALM…TRUSTWORTHY
CAN SUDDENLY REACT TO A NOISE….
SOMETHING BLOWING IN THE WIND

YOUR LIFE
YOUR RISK

PERSONALLY……FOR ME
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY