[Bethjd]

Hello everyone!
My horse has been out of consistent work the last few years, not because of injury or anything, but Im looking to focus on horsemanship training with my horse as I slowly get her back into shape under saddle. We recently had a change in home for her and I figured this would be the best time to really focus on the ground work.
It’s hard to find a good place to start with training. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on where to start or any websites, blogs, articles, books, etc that may help me get started? We do have some basics down - like following me as I walk around on a loose rope and stopping when I stop, but I’m looking to dive a little bit deeper in the training.
Thank you!

 

[ACinATX]

This book had a good step-by-step approach to training. It's more like getting a horse ready to be ridden, but the thing I really like about it was that it was simple, straightforward, and logical. Even if you don't ride western, it's still a useful book.

The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps

The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps: Sean Patrick, Dr. Robert M. Miller: 9781570764196: Amazon.com: Books

The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps [Sean Patrick, Dr. Robert M. Miller] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps

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[tinyliny]

I was wondering what you meant by 'horsemanship training'. to me, horsemanship is what the HUMAN learns. Maybe that is what you meant.

Leading skills are paramount. Then sending skills. there are just so many great videos on YT to watch all about ground handling skills. If you can, hook up with someone whose riding you admire and learn from them.

 

[BGnMe]

What exactly are you wanting to accomplish? What are your goals?

I think it is important to read and understand a horse and learn why a horse does what it does so that you better shape its behavior in a way that the horse understands. For learning about horses, learn from the best: the horse. I learned a lot just by watching horse videos (preferably wild horses or horses without human interference - including sometimes muting the video).

Here is a mare correcting her foal:

Here is a mare teaching her foal to follow:

Here is a stallion telling his mare to re-join his herd:

Here is a video of two stallions having a "discussion":

Here is a general hierarchy video:

Most things with horses take time, like learning to read the horse and developing good timing
Those body language articles are a good start, but they tend to be too labeling or vague. Take cocking a hip, for example. Most say that that is a good thing, but I have seen several horses do a nervous cock. Their heads are in the clouds and their backs are tense, but the leg is resting.
It's easy to say, "correct right away and release the moment the horse yields", but that takes time to develop good timing and get better reaction times. Horses learn for instant consequences - good and bad. Horses have near-perfect timing; they reactive faster than we do with pressure and release. My favorite quote about horse timing is: "The only thing faster than a horse kick is the horse dodging it."
No resource is going to help with that besides hands-on learning.

 

[Bethjd]

I was wondering what you meant by 'horsemanship training'. to me, horsemanship is what the HUMAN learns. Maybe that is what you meant.

Leading skills are paramount. Then sending skills. there are just so many great videos on YT to watch all about ground handling skills. If you can, hook up with someone whose riding you admire and learn from them.

Yes..that is what I meant… exercises to use to build my relationship with my horse. I’ve had my horse for 15 years and I have basic groundwork and handling skills down. I am simply looking for some advise on who/what is reputable on YouTube or any other platform to dive deeper into groundwork techniques that build a stronger relationship with my horse. Yes, there is a lot of info out there but too much that it makes it difficult to find the right ones, which is why I reached out for advice. Can you share with me any of the YouTube videos that you mentioned? Thx

 

[Bethjd]

What exactly are you wanting to accomplish? What are your goals?

I think it is important to read and understand a horse and learn why a horse does what it does so that you better shape its behavior in a way that the horse understands. For learning about horses, learn from the best: the horse. I learned a lot just by watching horse videos (preferably wild horses or horses without human interference - including sometimes muting the video).

Here is a mare correcting her foal:

Here is a mare teaching her foal to follow:

Here is a stallion telling his mare to re-join his herd:

Here is a video of two stallions having a "discussion":

Here is a general hierarchy video:

Most things with horses take time, like learning to read the horse and developing good timing
Those body language articles are a good start, but they tend to be too labeling or vague. Take cocking a hip, for example. Most say that that is a good thing, but I have seen several horses do a nervous cock. Their heads are in the clouds and their backs are tense, but the leg is resting.
It's easy to say, "correct right away and release the moment the horse yields", but that takes time to develop good timing and get better reaction times. Horses learn for instant consequences - good and bad. Horses have near-perfect timing; they reactive faster than we do with pressure and release. My favorite quote about horse timing is: "The only thing faster than a horse kick is the horse dodging it."
No resource is going to help with that besides hands-on learning.

Thanks for sharing!!!

What exactly are you wanting to accomplish? What are your goals?

I think it is important to read and understand a horse and learn why a horse does what it does so that you better shape its behavior in a way that the horse understands. For learning about horses, learn from the best: the horse. I learned a lot just by watching horse videos (preferably wild horses or horses without human interference - including sometimes muting the video).

Most things with horses take time, like learning to read the horse and developing good timing
Those body language articles are a good start, but they tend to be too labeling or vague. Take cocking a hip, for example. Most say that that is a good thing, but I have seen several horses do a nervous cock. Their heads are in the clouds and their backs are tense, but the leg is resting.
It's easy to say, "correct right away and release the moment the horse yields", but that takes time to develop good timing and get better reaction times. Horses learn for instant consequences - good and bad. Horses have near-perfect timing; they reactive faster than we do with pressure and release. My favorite quote about horse timing is: "The only thing faster than a horse kick is the horse dodging it."
No resource is going to help with that besides hands-on learning.

Thanka for sharing!! Very good info.

 

[ACinATX]

Are you interested in trick training? In my experience that's definitely something that can help build your relationship with your horse. My daughter got this book and liked it:

Trick Training for Horses: Fun Ways to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Horse: Borelle, Bea, Braun, Gudrun, McCormack, Kristina: 9781570764622: Amazon.com: Books

Trick Training for Horses: Fun Ways to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Horse [Borelle, Bea, Braun, Gudrun, McCormack, Kristina] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Trick Training for Horses: Fun Ways to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Horse

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It's very step-by-step. I have taught some of those tricks to my own Pony, but generally I've used the book more as a source of ideas for tricks that I could teach, rather than as a method to follow for teaching. Our teaching-learning style (I mean us as a pair) is somewhat idiosyncratic I think.

 

[Bethjd]

This is great!! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[WHP]

Hello everyone!
My horse has been out of consistent work the last few years, not because of injury or anything, but Im looking to focus on horsemanship training with my horse as I slowly get her back into shape under saddle. We recently had a change in home for her and I figured this would be the best time to really focus on the ground work.
It’s hard to find a good place to start with training. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on where to start or any websites, blogs, articles, books, etc that may help me get started? We do have some basics down - like following me as I walk around on a loose rope and stopping when I stop, but I’m looking to dive a little bit deeper in the training.
Thank you!

Hello everyone!
My horse has been out of consistent work the last few years, not because of injury or anything, but Im looking to focus on horsemanship training with my horse as I slowly get her back into shape under saddle. We recently had a change in home for her and I figured this would be the best time to really focus on the ground work.
It’s hard to find a good place to start with training. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on where to start or any websites, blogs, articles, books, etc that may help me get started? We do have some basics down - like following me as I walk around on a loose rope and stopping when I stop, but I’m looking to dive a little bit deeper in the training.
Thank you!

Could this be of help? Transform Your Skills | The Wildhorse Masterclass

 

[tinyliny]

Yes..that is what I meant… exercises to use to build my relationship with my horse. I’ve had my horse for 15 years and I have basic groundwork and handling skills down. I am simply looking for some advise on who/what is reputable on YouTube or any other platform to dive deeper into groundwork techniques that build a stronger relationship with my horse. Yes, there is a lot of info out there but too much that it makes it difficult to find the right ones, which is why I reached out for advice. Can you share with me any of the YouTube videos that you mentioned? Thx

I find Ryan Rose to be an excellent communicator and teacher about horse handling skills. His videos show the horse BEFORE it has been corrected, too. please check him out .