Bits, Brakes and Barefoot Driving with Gogo the Cob

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3 жыл бұрын

Meet Gogo! In this video, Barry talks a bit about how we use brakes on our carriages, how we use our rubber bits compare to how others use metal and about his opinion on barefoot horses.
During today's talk, we're being taken around time by Gogo - a cob who can, for sure! He already rides at home - including show jumping recently! - and came to us to be broken to drive. He's normally barefoot, but as we suggest given the time they are with us being too short to condition their feet, he was shod up for training. Given the way he moves, we believe he'll have no problem returning to barefoot and driving no trouble without shoes!
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@vancouvervixen4253 4 ай бұрын

I know this is two years old but I’ve got to say this boy is an absolute PEACH ❤ He was cooler in traffic than I am! Forgot how many bloody roundabouts there are in the UK lol 😂 Such calm confident driving… I wonder how people feel seeing that beautiful Cob happily working away! I miss horses so … lovely to see them on your channel getting a sound education and gaining lots of “value”, the best gift we can give to a horse really. ❤Jenna USA

@barryhook2 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the best way to teach him to be less reactive to something is exposure to the thing he is reactive to. As Lynne says below, we use schoolmasters to do this in the most controlled and hopefully the safest way possible.

@JanWestern 3 ай бұрын

@@barryhook2 Can I please say Barry that having only found your videos around 6 months ago that you are the wisest, kindest and most sensible horseman it has been my pleasure to listen to and share your videos. No wonder you get the results that you do as you are firm but kind just as we should be with children. You are an advocate against cruelty and I so adore you for that. I am 70 years old, have always worshipped horses of all kinds and hate all forms of animal cruelty. I stumbled across a so called horse 'fair' clinic filmed in the U.S. and a poor wild stallion was being tormented by a so called 'man' trying to put a blanket on him whilst in a pen. The horse gave off so many indications that he was terrified and saw the blanket as a threat, as he would have done in the wild. This 'man' continued until the horse ended up biting him and this cost the horse his life. It broke my heart watching and I know that if you had been there at the time you would have stepped in and stopped this animal being tortured by this individual. It was comparable to 'bullfighting in Spain' 🤬Thank the Lord for people like you and of course much love to Rhi and her contributions and magical potions for the horses who are sore etc. She is surely a wise woman with horses just as you are the wise man. God Bless you Barry, Blessings, Jan. (UK)

@janehoughton4382 24 күн бұрын

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@yaright7765 3 жыл бұрын

I have trained dogs for years and see the parallels in behaviour between horses and dogs. Your videos will always inspire me to "see the world through the animal's eyes". It's at the heart of training anything at all. Four legged animals - preditor, prey, scavenger, whatever - all revert to instinct under stress. Knowing the subtle signs of stress are key to successful training. It amazes me how some people cannot see their animal's point of view and revert to muscle every time. Thank you for showing yet again that animals will respond to kind, fair and gentle handling in the best possible ways.

@kvhvtke1935 9 ай бұрын

I've been driving horses since I was around 12 years old most of the time single sometimes double I've always used to metal horse bit but all my horses handle really easy drive home with the slack lines keep them gathered up but I'm open to trying a rubber bit because it's easy for My Horses Drive I'm sure they will drive with a rubber bit I really enjoy watching you videos you're one hell of a horse trainer sir I'm from Oklahoma and we still hooking to a sled and work them like that for a few days in an arena and and then we go to the wagon when I was younger we push them pretty fast but I found it better to take your sweet time I break them for myself and then somebody always wants to buy them from me and I really don't want to sell them but somebody ends up offering you more than you can pay us up and then you have to start all over again really like the way you take them into traffic you're confident the animals confident and I know how nerve-racking that can be at times driving I'm in parades and they stick you between the school band and a fire truck you need to be confident in your animal needs to be confident to thanks for making these videos like I said I really enjoy them

@barryhook2 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome - thank-you for the stories!

@pamnewman8392 3 жыл бұрын

My dear Berry, as a young woman (16 years old) , I had a lovely Tennessee walker. I was disciplined many times for taking that horse over a walk on a paved road. Being told it was too hard on the legs. I see you at the trot on paved roads and it’s just excepted. So it’s not harmful? All those years ago I was being told I was hurting my horse and he loved (and I by the way) to trot. Miss my horsey life. Thanks for your videos!

@hazzel8985 3 жыл бұрын

theres a myth that it puts strain on them , but my cobs been on the roads for years and he hasnt had any injurys or discomfort , he fully shod aswell . Sometimes abit of road work can benefit to joints , shock therapy . Loves his job

@lesleyhutchason6277 3 ай бұрын

Its great you use a rubber bit on all your horses. I hope the owners carry on wit them too.

@barryhook2 3 ай бұрын

Most do!

@lindapearse1158 2 жыл бұрын

I am quite new to your videos Barry, but I am addicted to them now. You knowledge is second to none. My question is, what type of visual things fo you use, to warn drivers of your presence on the road. Do you wear, and have, high vis on your carriages, etc.x

@barryhook2 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from a new follower! We have indicator and brake lights on most of our carriages (just like a car) and we have orange flashing beacons on all of them (like a tractor or slow moving vehicle).

@louisecassidy5991 2 жыл бұрын

Nice drive! He does step well doesn't he? Greetings from Australia.

@TheSilverRaven13 3 жыл бұрын

What a superb mover with flashy colors! Beautiful boy, lots of action and carriage. A wonderful job, as always

@Dewdaahman 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Barry, thank you for the ride, the lesson, and the talk.. Be well my friend..

@MollyGrue1 2 жыл бұрын

... nicely build, a leg on each corner.... wonderful!

@annamcknight2573 3 жыл бұрын

He is quite precise in his hoof placement. I wonder if he has a little hackney blood way back? Such a willing boy. Horses are so strong and I was always aware that if the animal I was handling wanted to do something without my say-so, they could do it. So if they were happy and comfy I stood a far greater chance of controlling them. There can be very few alive today with Barry's experience and I always listen to him with the utmost respect.

@jenniferlehman2464 3 жыл бұрын

Questions don't hurt, ignorance does!! I've rehabbed stallions to walk trot with a rubber bit. Do it all the time. Done the same with mares and geldings. The owners appreciate it. And they end up going to a Mylar covered bit. D ring Snaffle with a double break and a flat piece in the middle. Sorry, can't remember the name of that bit to save me life right now!!! LOL But, they've gone back to showing in the softer bit every single time!! Even Eventers have. So what does that say to that theory barryhook2?? Best Regards and Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦

@marybdvm 2 жыл бұрын

Today was the first time I've driven a horse. Stumbling across these videos is truly wonderful - I've so much to learn and you are a wonderful teacher. And my pony is probably breathing a sigh of relief that I've found you too. Thank you from Washington, USA

@barryhook2 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your driving career!

@dariaharruff7025 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun 😊

@janicerosenthal8798 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barry & team another beautiful and informative video with such a pretty cob. Keep up your health & expertise on what you do with these beautiful horses. ❤️🐴🍎

@ellafields9424 2 жыл бұрын

What an Amazing horse! Love that boy. Hes in good hands as well..

@robertshrewsbury9344 3 жыл бұрын

I actually appreciate the discussion on keeping your foot on or near a brake. Couldn't have guessed to ask. Sensible to be prepared for a surprise, even when your horse will "stop on a dime". Your discussion recently that even though the rubber bits are very helpful and important of themselves, the key to any horse is good (basic) training. That really struck home. You also mentioned you developed putting the horses up near to a rail on a bridge, because it is possible that they can be shoved into such a position and need to be prepared to handle it. Thank you for all your work.

@susanbrown2909 3 жыл бұрын

If l wanted to be safe,confident ,and happy ,I’d have to ride up along side Barry.. Thanks Barry your the best skilled driver I know. He’s got a lovely movement...that horse.

@leebarnard9090 4 ай бұрын

I only came across your channel at the weekend and think it’s lovely. Thank you for sharing your experience and great work

@barryhook2 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@sactopyrshep 3 жыл бұрын

Such an empathetic and educational video. Thank-you Barry.

@deniseryan1909 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again Barry beautiful cob horse

@mercurymike66 3 жыл бұрын

GoGo looks like a good one. Thank you for sharing.

@debbiemacaskill6414 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your knowledge. Just watching you I have broken a pony to harness and now enjoying a new way to enjoy horses.

@MeliaColeman 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Thank-you for sharing!

@suepearce1806 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting to hear about the work on the horses stiff neck. The detail and depth you go into training these horses is exceptional. By the way the arena looks amazing and the filming has got pretty flash. Thanks again to both of you for your committed work for the good of all horses. 💚

@lorenoble4286 2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely pony!!

@SoTheAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Look forward to each and every one! Greetings from Boston!

@rewildingfutures3422 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video thanks. Saving up to get my boys up to spend some quality time with the Horse Drawn team.

@sassy6292 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my!! You are the absolute best sir!! I am enjoying your videos to the max. You remind me of my coach…he’s just like you or you’re just like him…whatever, I do appreciate you capable kind guys and all the wonderful work you do.

@phubblewubbphubblewubb Ай бұрын

Lovely cob Barry. For harness galls the old boys used salt water, it hardens the skin whilst cleansing it. I would have thought creams soften the skin?

@barryhook2 Ай бұрын

We use surgical spirit, normally!

@Jessicaweaver70 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos I started a job in the horse and carriage s of NYC maybe 1 day you will visited us like to hear from you

@kikikaakau-delizo8152 3 жыл бұрын

Gogo looks great! Thank you for another very informative and enjoyable video. Do you ever drive an enclosed buggy or carriage?

@barryhook2 3 жыл бұрын

Have in the past but all ours are open these days!

@janniehansen7076 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Barry, you're talking about changing his feed, it made me think about how much they should have when working about 14 - 16 miles x 6 weekly. So how, what and how much feed do you give a pony, ex a Fell pony 140 stg. or the pony in the video? Nice with all the information about driving, thank you very much :-)

@pictlandpickers1171 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of strong men use car polishers to massage their muscles to aid recovery after training

@virginiamoss7045 2 жыл бұрын

Non-horse comment: I find it terrifying that cars passing the carriage go over the centerline with oncoming cars expected to move out of the way. What's with that?! Does this not worry Barry? It's insane to me.

@barryhook2 2 жыл бұрын

It is sometimes worrying what people decide to do, yes! We always acknowledge and thank the oncoming driver especially more than usual if they are forced to slow or stop by a vehicle overtaking us.

@yellinga1 3 жыл бұрын

Barry, have your had the need to shoe working donkeys? Cheers!

@barryhook2 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, we don't do a lot of donkeys. We had a pair here a while back that were not shod, but have had shod donkeys here in the past too. Depends on the donkey!

@debraclogston9379 2 жыл бұрын

You don't use a check bit?

@barryhook2 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what a check bit is, Debra! We only use soft, flexible rubber bits on all our horses - ride or drive.

@debraclogston9379 2 жыл бұрын

@@barryhook2 Over here a check bit is supposed to be used so a horse can not get his head down to buck/kick. I never used one. See the bearing rein from Black Beauty . It is was enoughto convince me. I loved driving.