that's one hell of a beautiful horse

This reminds me of my so-called "untrainable" horse. Everyone was afraid of him, including me. I was told frequently to have him put down and find a gentler more suitable horse for me, but I wasn't about to give up. It's been a long journey of literally blood, sweat, and tears, but he's come so far. He's so tolerant of the crazy things I decide to do with him and while he could be an energetic horse that he and I were both having so much fun, but then I could get off and let my little niece ride (who was 5 or 6 when I first started letting her ride Caruso) and he'd be a gentle little angel who was very cautious with every step he took and made every effort he could to do what she was asking of him, even when she was accidentally confusing him and he didn't quite understand what she was trying to ask him. Now all of the people who told me to put him down or told me he was impossible to train are amazed at how far he's come. I'm so glad I never gave up on him. I'm glad you never gave up on Casper either! Great job!

Never underestimate the importance of groundwork. It works and it will keep one out of the hospital.

You are such an amazing rider for not giving up and i love the way how you handle him.... learnt lots from this video xx

I love that you did not give up on casper! My mare was not as bad as casper was, but she was a handful, and alot of people thought I was nuts and still think i'm nuts for keeping her, she's 6 almost 7 yrs old, and I'd never give up on her! She's never given up on me! :) she's a great horse, she's just a very typical pasa fino, very high spirited, and that's what makes me love her so much! It's never a dull moment with her! She learns quick and she's a challenge! Alot of owners just wanna give up and move ont o something easier, and that's not fair to the horse! Nellie was 3 months 3weeks old when i got her so I had to go through her first kick at me, she bit me, 1 time and we never had a problem after that! Clinton anderson says horse's learn by moving their feet, and he's right! Nellie was lunged when she bit me and kicked at me, she never once has done that again! This is just a very moving video, I love to see someone else putting time into their horse! :)

If you notice in the beginning whenever he would shy and act up he wasn't scared, his ears and eyes show he was just being naughty; likely never had any good base of manners. Which is why when she started doing in-hand showing which requires the horse to respect you and see you as their boss mare the behavior problems stopped. She also got better at jumping (she tended to jump behind a bit, probably from tensing up in anticipation of a refusal), which likely helped him feel less like objecting.

Groundwork always strenghten the bond between horse and rider.. i always spend 2-5 months with the horse,walking them,lunging and other traing before i start riding them-sometimes i take them out for a nice ride in the woods without a sadle just taking it calm once a week after two weeks of bonding-it depends on the horse-no horses are alike.. I think some riders ekspekt to much too soon... I really enjoyed your video and i think you did really good.. keep it up

you have the most unreal seat! your journey is amazing and some people might say he is a completely different horse

Well done! I believe that any horse can be dealt with, just with the right person and the right length of time. ;)

I can't even say how proud I am of you two and how much I admire you. No matter how hard it gets with my horse, everytime I remember your achievements it gives me the push that I needed to get back up again and try harder, learn more, to solve us.

Wow, just wow! This was superb! No jerking on the reins, no kicking, no whipping or anything. You just sat there, gave him space and time to think. Excellent riding! If everyone had the same mind as you, no horse would be abused! Thank you! xxxx from Norway

made me cry watching your journey together, the injury was meant to be as it made you both really get to know each and for you to become his leader which is what he needed. Really really really well done, truly wonderful bond you both have. x

You gave him a second chance! You can be proud of yourself:)

Now this is what I call true horsemanship, after everything she's been through with that horse... all the falls, all the let downs, all the doubt people had with her and this horse... she never quit. Now look at them! What a wonderful team they now are! Just goes too show what can happen when you don't quit.

U are amazing for not giving up on him & such a good rider! Nicely done & it seems like the difficult horses always turn out to be the best!!! 🌻

Your video is a perfect example of why we are so in love with riding... no matter how good you are you can ALWAYS learn something new. :) Your horse taught you the importance of ground work and why it's so important to have their trust and respect on the ground before you get on their back. Wonderful outcome for horse and rider! I admire your persistence!

I can't even bare to think what this poor boy was put through before you got him. You had done incredibly well and should be so so proud of yourself. It's an incredible feeling of accomplishment when you finally get there. So very happy for you and Casper

Frecking amazing perseverance! You have me crying watching this at the start then at the end with the music when you'se are doing good! Well done! Idk you but you've made me proud watching this and your someone that inspires me with my riding! Still crying lol xxx

This reminded me of my new horse. I bought him from the Buckeye Morgan Horse Auction in Ohio. He's been a cart horse all of his life, originally from NC, show trained to drive then sold to the Amish to be a carriage horse. When I bought him, he honestly scared the living shit out of me because of how spirited he is (because of his breed) but now he's like my best friend! Great, honest horse and looks to me as his leader when he's scared (all the time). Unfortunately, what we do is very limited because he fell when I first bought him. When we he suffered from a stifle injury due to the fall, I began to slowly rehabilitate his leg. In the process, I've been earning his trust and respect. It's a long process, a bit painful at times, but I love my horse to death. Even if he's a stinker :')

4 years on and i can say this is the best video i have ever watched, just goes to show that horses are worth every bit of time and dirt kicked in your face to produce a lovely horse,well done

This was just the inspiration I needed. Thank you for sharing. (: And your seat throughout all his bucking fits, rears, and spooks is seriously amazing! Haha, I wish I was that confident in my seat!

You're a really good rider👌

I recently bought a young horse, a four year old as well. A lot of people thought it was a little crazy, but my trainer supported me. I'm a young(ish) rider and I've always had well trained horses before embarking on my adventure. I can say hands down that buying my baby has been the best thing I've ever done for my riding. The bond is so, so different. There is no comparison. Congratulations on your boy! I'm three months into the first year with my girl, and I can't wait for the rest!

I love to know that there is another amazing person out there that believed that their horse was more than he seemed at first. Nothing compares to the bond that forms from taking a horse all the way from untrained and afraid to a trusting champion. Congratulations with Casper

And you've got a bloody good seat too!

I'm glad I found this video, I have a 4 yr old untouched, right at the start where you are, hope we do half as good, well done!

This is beautiful, it bring s a tear to my eye to see the bond between you to.

It’s amazing how you stuck with him and never gave up, it’s like it was meant to be and you were just waiting for that moment when everything changed, you are an amazing rider with an amazing horse. I could learn a lot from you. Well done to you and your horse!!

wow you really are a skilled rider! i had a tear in my eye watching that video montage. Well done!

great! congratulation! you are a beautiful horse and he is great!

this is great to see, it just goes to show what you can do with a horse when you take that extra time to get to know that on the ground and creating that bond in hand before trying to get on, you can straight away see the difference in the horses attitude towards being ridden after his time off and doing in hand shows. Don't listen to any of the negative comments on here you have done a great job, keep up the good work

Thank you for posting this inspirational video... It's exactly what I needed to see today. You could have been injured or worse, but you kept on going. What a beautiful pair the two of you are. Keep doing what you love!

you seriously had guts to ride him at first, not saying you shouldnt have but i probably would have worked with him on the ground 'cos of my "lack of guts" knowing that i would defiantly fall off :P awesome job tho :)

How awesome !!! Excellent work!

Do you realize how few "Real Trainers" there are in this world ? Well YOU are one of them !!! You have already experienced the greatest reward there is, the success in his response to you and your relationship with him. It is a joy to watch the two of you together ! Never change a single thing in how you relate to your horses, always go with your "gut feeling", and you'll never go wrong !

I know this is 4 years late...but congratulations! And yes, no saddle, and bonding is the way to go with a horse that doesn't trust humans or has many fears. Not using a saddle makes you feel the horse's movements better and you can see how he moves so you learn how to move as well...you end up completing each other. So congratulations...good luck in competitions and bravo for doing it on your own and not giving up!

He is beautiful! He was a different horse after the in-hand showing because it was groundwork. That's what doing groundwork does: it strengthens the bond between you and your horse, as well as his foundation training. I hate to criticize, but I do think you were asking a bit too much too soon, there should have been less riding and more groundwork early on. But you didn't give up on that so-called "problem horse," and for that, I respect you. Overall, you did a great job with him. What breed is he?

wich leg had been chipped? May be, there had been a little chip in this leg before, that never had been noticed before, thad made the horse feel sudden pain all the time until it chipped hardly? Horses aren´t crazy they always have got reasons if they resist. A little chip, unvisible on x-rays could be one.

I can't help but keep coming back for this video... You two are amazing together. All he needed was some time to know you better from the ground. Well done and thank you for not giving up on this amazing animal!

Made me cry! Thanks, loved seeing the progress. With them is all about love and patience.

Wow, very good job! Compliments... ;-)

Well done!!

You say your proud? Girl, you definitely can be! What a wonderful transformation! Every rider in this world should see you as an idol!

I cried through the whole thing. I have worked with unruly horses also and it's such a joy to see them come around and be the horse that you know is in there. Congratulations and thank you. Peace to you Casper!!!

I always said that the ground work help!! Good job!

"he's nothing special" my ass hes beautiful

He's beautiful. His colors and the way he carry himself makes his body seem so majestic. And his legs, back and neck in the end of the vid, shows how well you've taught him to carry himself - and you. Very brave - and very good rider. And who would've known that weeks of interaction on the ground, would make him connect to you and trust you so much. An unbelievable change. And I notice the way he is never one single time hit or punished for acting up. Like so make naughty horses, who never makes progress, somehow he just didn't want you to be in charge - until you became his mom ;-). His eyes look like he feels love and unity. Unity and belonging being the most important feelings for a horse's survival and well-being in the wild.

There are horses that are truly untrainable. And there are horses that simply need a bond more than anhthing. Casper is such a beautiful boy! Granted he carried alot of doubt and hardships, your work didnt go unnoticed

Poor horse before he came to u he must have been severely abused or something I'm sure he loves u ur a good rider

Can I go bawl my eyes out ok bye

Never underestimate the magic of groundwork. So many people forget about that, eventhough its the most important thing of being with horses. Great job!

love this so much! cried watching it, it's so amazing, it was such a beautiful thing to watch :) you have done absolutely amazing, you've both come so far it's unbelievable :) such a heart warming video :)

hi i would like to know if you still have casper

I get it he was not a year old, you just had him for a year?? Amazing job... I do not have patience for nut jobs....not many would have either. You go girl, you have created a amazing bond there!!

i watch this video over and over again and absolutely love it. just watching your videos have helped me so much with my otttb who isnt the easiest of horses. You did and amazing job with him!

There needs to be more riders like you out there. Some people give up on a horse and then they end up abandoned. It was so courageous of you to keep on with a dangerous horse, but it was also the right thing to do. I'm glad to see your bond has grown and it appears both you and Casper are much happier together now.

He's a lot like how Bear was when I got him.

If your horse is crazy like this then you shouldn't be trying to jump him. Do some simply ridding (like show at 4:20 but with a saddle) to gain more control. Then move up. Your are putting unnecessary stress on your horse. And his injury, was that from you trying to jump him?

Its wonderful to see what you've done with a very challenging horse and to see how far you have come from where you started! I really appreciate that you admitted your fear, because we all have those moments. It helps to know not only that other riders have these issues, but that they get through them as well.

You have my utmost respect. Most people would have thrown that beautiful horse out and he would have gotten worse and then eventually sold down for meat. Your patience and willingness is just the most admirable and beautiful thing I have ever seen. I don't know you but you get a deep bow of respect from this rider.(my first and only horse NDL Bongo threw me every time I rode him for the first year..I kept him his whole life and he was amazing.

bere cool!

good job! you really have balls girl xD but, you're pulling way too much on his mouth, that hurts

This is so amazing 😭 the bond between you is so strong!💗

So emotional for me to watch this as I am going through the same battle with my horse . I fell 3 times last week . I am afraid of her but never ready to give up and i have faith that with proper ground work we will overcome this. You should be proud of yourself for choosing a huge challenge and win it at the end. and then share it to help others. Our horses are trying to communicate with us even through this kind of fears , we only have to tune in with the right ears to hear it and help them overcome it . Thank you.

Soft hands make soft horses. Look at the video, how often the rider is hanging at the reins pulling with her full weight. The pain is going to make the head of the horse explode. The horse is not feeling well with the bit. The rider should try another one or change to bitless.

You should be so proud of yourself! You believed in your horse when no one else did. You changed him and you are very brave for that! Just amazing. xxx

this made my day and brought back so many memories of the hard time I had with my boy when i got him over ten years ago. I think the first year I had him, we hated each other, and then one day you agree on one thing and then another and not so suddenly but certainly surprising when the moment hits you that you are a team. The trust builds and the horse that tried to kill me when I first got him is now my best friend and soulmate. Kudos to you for your perseverance and patience! May you have a long and loving relationship for many years to come!

This video was up on my 'reccomended', it only caught my eyes as it said "Casper" which is the name of my horse too. I clicked on this video not expecting too much. I bought my Casper almost two years ago (May 2014) as a 4yo, he used to buck his old riders off (which was NOT told to us when we bought him but I found out by his old owners contacting me on instagram somehow and then seeing the girl having a conversation with her friend and them saying "I hope the new owners are breakers") and I had many people at pony club advise me that his old rider was no a very good rider and would of used every bit under the sun on him apparently. He was a sweetie when I got him, literally wouldn't hurt a fly, this time last year we were going amazingly, his collection, rhythm, jumping, transitions, sporting and bridleless riding was spot on. He was learning quickly and was eager to please. He started to go downhill at home after a while, making his legs stiff and throwing himself around which turned into little rear tantrums and sometime running off now too. He now messes around at pony club or comps, throwing tantrums around to try and avoid work, I can no longer even lunge him due to his stupid behaviour. I often struggle in a constant battle of him acting up and most days we can't get through it, when we do he starts to work beautifully and is the same sweet horse I got at the beginning. These past months have been the worst and I often find myself crying and scared or even screaming at him from fear and frustration. I often want to give up and stop riding due to the bad so often out weighing the good or having continuous good days and feeling like a break through then him acting out again. He's such a kind horse but it seems that whenever I try to work with him it just doesn't work. This video, seeing you and your horse start from that and work through like that gives me hope. You are obviously a great rider and worked so hard, watching this gives me a little more faith in what I'm doing and where I'm going with my boy. Thank you for inspiring me, I really admire what you've done with him. :)

Best video ever!

Had a similar experience with my mare I took on, fantastic riding and patience. Shows how all you need is to earn the horse's trust and respect and go right back to the basics. Well done you

That is awesome that you stuck with him! And this experience just made you one heck of a rider and now you have a wonderful horse :) It is people like you that I admire!

Wow, Thank you for all the time and effort. I have been in your shoes many many times. As my Mom told me, "God doesn't make mistakes"! You are a truly a lovely horse person.

This is incredible!!!!!!!! Well done!!! This gives me so much more hope with my horse!! Thankyou for sharing!!

Ouah ! *-* This work that you carried out with him, it's just beautiful. Good to you and to him

What a wonderful horsewoman you are! Lovely seat, hands, disposition and determination! May you and Casper have years of joy together, and I truly hope you take that born-in talent and use it professionally. You have naturally what many trainers, especially of race horses, never develop...true horsemanship.

Casper is a BEAUTIFUL horse! He is so lovely to watch. And you are an incredibly good rider. There were a few moments in there where I was totally amazed that you stayed on him. Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing!

Sounds like he just needed 6 weeks to chill and think about everything and just mature. I had a rough patch with my 5 year old and people said a lot of shit to me about him but I kept going and now he's a brilliant horse. Well done for carrying on and now you have yourself a talented, beautiful horse :)

So inspirational! This video is one of the reasons why when I got a super green horse, I decided to ride 3 days a week and do groundwork the other 4 days. And it worked so nicely! Gotta love groundwork

Well done for sticking with him , when others would so easily have given up , my horse was the same .I never gave up on him and we have been together 31yrs now x

congratulations on your wonderful job with Casper!! I watch this all the time and it brings me to tears every time. You're a beautiful, be very proud of yourself, my Inspiration

With so many comments already I hesitated to add mine - however I don't say this about too many people, especially on KZfaq. You are a fantastic rider! Very impressive how you stayed on through all of that. And obviously glad things turned out for the best.

WOW!! I'm absolutly fascinated and inspired! I love it, that you gave him another chance over an over again and that you have got the strength for it!

He looks so happy now, its like you have shown him a whole new way of seeing the world, and i am glad you managed to build such an amazing bond and he is so beautiful now! I do not think sending him to any proffessional would have had such a brilliant effect on him. Thats a horse for life

So glad you stayed with Casper! You're quite a rider, and you've got a big-hearted horse. Thanks for the great video.

This video really inspires me. It shows how determined some people are. You are amazing for not giving up. ❤️❤️

This is amazing. You give me so much inspiration! Thank you!!

Bloody good rider!! Good on you and your patience with your gorgeous horse.

Seriously amazing video. Actually made me cry at the end I was so happy for you guys and so proud of Casper! He is a gorgeous little boy with an amazing personality and you are so lucky to have him. You deserve him after all you two went through. Truly amazing progress! The comparison between the first few clips and the last few clips is so different! It's like two different horses.

Still remember this like it was yesterday and it's been five bloody years times going to quick miss you darling xx

Have seen this video of yours before (a while ago now), but after coming off my new lad, i've spent the morning looking for this video, as I knew that it'd give me confidence that it can be done, thank you :-)

this is a lovely video and you and your horse have gotten so much better in the past years

This video really touched my heart well done it just shows how much you care about this horse and the effort you put into him/her has paid off well done you deserve one an other :) x

Lovely video, so nice to see your trust in each other growing :) Good on you for sticking with it, best of luck for the future!

This is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing this. Let's me know I shouldn't give up on my horse. The transformation of Casper and your relationship is amazing!

Beautiful horse, beautiful story! Love your patience and belief in him. Thank you for sharing your story!

That was so beautiful and utterly delightful to watch. Thank you for posting.

Great Job!! You never give up and always got back up and got back on, true horsemanship!!! You would make anyone with a brain very proud of you!! AWESOME WORK!! I think you done a hell of a job!! I have been riding all my life and I know it is so hard to try to deal with what you were dealing with, there are ones that would have give up way before this point!! We had one horse that was fine outside of the arena but he became a true nut inside of one! Glad to see you are not giving up!! STAY AWESOME!!

Stunning horse, even in the beginning, you can see his good looks and potential. Some of those stills are truly beautiful. Good work, your very brave. Worth it in the end

I can see that you and your Casper has found one of the strongest things between a horse and a human; The Bound of Love. I worked on the ground with my horse for 1 year, and after that i could start riding him, because we had gained eachothers trust. Remember, when you once started loving a horse like they love you, you have found a friend for lifetime!

You are truly my inspiration you keep going when I showed my family this video to show that horses have a natural instinct to be crazy sometimes they said it reminded them of me and how I ride all the crazy and wild horses and I watch how you ride and follow what you do... anyway thanks for being here