Overcoming Resistance: Get A Horse to Pick Up its Feet with Ease

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Dennis Cappel Horse Training & Shoeing

Күн бұрын

Do you have a horse that plants his feet when you try to pick them up?
Does your farrier have a hard time, and ends up spending half the time trying to get your horse to pick up his feet with ease and keep them up while he/she's working on them?
Or, does your horse stomp his foot down or pull his leg out from your grasp once you do get them up?
This video will guide you with an approach that will give you a horse that picks up his feet with ease!
Your farrier or trimmer will thank you!
My Clear Mental Picture during this session is to get this horse comfortable allowing the handler to pick up his feet easily and safely for hoof care, trimming or shoeing without a fight.
This video goes deeper into:
* How to use movement to establish standing still
* How to make it the horse's idea to lift his feet without leaning into you
* How to stabilize the horse to stand on 3 feet when one is picked up
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:02 Why a horse refuses to pick up their feet
00:52 My thoughts on Treats
01:49 How I approach a horse refusing to pick up feet
03:40 Where do we need to start from?
06:35 What to do if a horse gives his foot
08:42 Like sitting in a dentists chair
11:50 How to safely pick up back feet
13:42 When and how to use a rope as a tool
14:46 Picking up a bracey back hoof
15:30 Body Direction & 3 Points of Stability Contact
Ask any questions or share your experiences in the comments.
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@susantunbridge4612 5 ай бұрын

Excellent advice, so helpful. We have 2 Thoroughbreds who were abused with a ""nerve line", which applies harsh pressure on the poll, and this is what the trainer put on them at age 2 to make them stand still for tacking up or anything else - and one of them was terrified of the farrier. They learn to race backwards when there is no pain on their poll from the halter. On the track they used a tranquilizer on him. He fractured his coffin bone, right up the center, they didn't even xray they just put him out to pasture, thought he was just lame. So when they brought him back in, a good farrier told them he needed an xray, showed up the broken bone, and they put a round show on. The bone is actually offset by about 2mm, (which the vet said could cause some irritation, but it hasn't). So he healed ok, and they put him back with the abusive trainer, who told the owners he was no good for racing. Really nice horse, ggrandson of Seattle Slew. So I bought him for $1.00 rather than see him go for slaughter. Got the vet out, and he said he's fine, all healed. But we still have issues of course, and since I'm not a trainer we've relied on the help of some good farriers. We bought another one, abused by the same trainer with the nerve line, horses have been known to throw themselves over backwards bc of this trainer, apparently. He's out of business now. Both have been through training with German dressage trainers, one with a really good cowboy trainer - and they're outside 24/7 in Alberta, they grow coats like bears in the fall.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 5 ай бұрын

That’s quite a story

@gregevans1062 7 ай бұрын

Great to make the picking the feet up the treat!!! I have had to ask politely for people not feed them “treats” not a fan, agree totally, their feet aren’t the problem it’s the brain and their owners that allow these issues become a habit. these videos are great.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@cattymajiv 4 ай бұрын

I'm agaist using treats too, but if a horse has already become accustomed, it's never going to be the same again. They need to not be given treats from day 1 as a foal. In 1 way that's so easy, but in other ways it's hard to do, to get, and to find. But training with treats should be avoided if possible.

@PONYHEAVEN 7 ай бұрын

Calmness and quietness always, in your proceeding.

@carmanconrad8684 7 ай бұрын

Another great video Dennis! Working with the horse untied is so useful because once you establish the trust there is no need to tie the horse anymore. I find once this is accomplished you can walk out in the pasture and pick up feet no problem. Thanks for helping folks learn the easy way to build trust and confidence.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@cattymajiv 4 ай бұрын

This OP is so right. If you don't have to undo somebody else's bad training, that should be your goal for sure. And even if you do have to undo bad training, but it's a LOT harder! That's why it needs to be done right the first time, no matter their age, and no matter how long it takes. It's worth it.

@lisaa9361 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Our gelding doesn’t like to pick up his back feet so this is really helpful.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that these videos are helpful to you

@jessier907 3 ай бұрын

I have a yearling and the smallest of tips have helped so much! Don't bind the knee out and don't bind the knee up when holding it with your leg. Thank you so much!

@ToniWatson-lp7cy 7 ай бұрын

Great information and reminders on handling our horses feet.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Toni

@JoeLinux2000 7 ай бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen on picking up the feet.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that !

@susancampbell8228 7 ай бұрын

Fabulous! All other videos instruct us to lower the hoof to the ground when finished. My young horse always fidgets and has to rearrange her feet a lot so she feels comfortable & has a good center of balance to support herself on 3 legs. She pulls her leg away once its up and is hard to work on. Definitely going to be working on her this way to help the farrier. Thank you Dennis!!

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Your farrier will put you back on his favorite place to work list when you get this working for you !! You can do this ! Remember to catch the toe and let that leverage advantage help you to show your horse where the sweet spot is so that she can relax there .

@ladyhawk6999 22 күн бұрын

I have a younger I raised born here she picks her feet up great, she only knows us.. There was a situation where another farrier trimmed her feet . I saw his mistake right away. He pushed her and picked her foot up, stretched it out sideways pulling her leg up and out hard . That mare reared, she never reared ever in her life like that! The guy said yeah they all say that. I was pissed , I called him on why she reared , he just laughed! You don't make a horse uncomfortable like that just so it will be comfortable for you . That leg isn't meant to bend that way! Since , I resumed her trimmings , the only other person who trims her is my long time old farrier . She hadn't over reacted since with me or him. I had medical issues that caused me to use others for hoof work. Something I never had to do before then.

@kathleenfoxley3373 7 ай бұрын

Your content is very useful and well explained and demonstrated. Keep on with this excellent format.

@Francesca1o Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. After all my years of owning horses I find I need to relearn this daily activity. I hope they respond to me as well as yours did.😊

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing Ай бұрын

I’m sure they will !! Best to you

@rhodarichardson8333 6 ай бұрын

Hi DC Can you make a video on the horses that like to pull back at the trailer and at the tie pole and what kind of technique do you use to stop that behavior?

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 6 ай бұрын

Will do my best to get one done Thank you for asking

@angelatracy7418 7 ай бұрын

Great job!

@jackkrag 7 ай бұрын

thank ya sir

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

You’re always welcome. Thanks for being with us!

@Scoober_Cat 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great video

@jackkrag 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sir I appreciate that

@patrikkarlsson1161 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Patrik from sweden

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@fredrunning9655 2 ай бұрын

You can get a good sound gentle horse to cooperate but a crazy wild one.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 2 ай бұрын

Well over the past several decades of using this as a go to tool. I’ve sure seen most all of them end just like this horse did no matter where they started.

@jennyrosd2003 7 ай бұрын

Shes being a good student . Ha. My mule will lift his front foot and lock his knee and plant it on the ground....then I have to ask again. Hes much better with the rears. Both my mules are heavy and hesitant on the fronts. Working on leading by a foot to try to get a better thing going. Probably my fault somehow. My horses lift their feet smooth and easy but my mules seem to think it's a funny trick. It's not terrible but just an interesting challenge. I like your position on the rear legs . Gonna use that for gentle stretching for an older horse. Seems like its be comfortable for us both.

@Horsestudent2022 6 ай бұрын

Would you let the foot go on concrete as well ? I worry he will slam his hoof on the concrete once I let go so I put it back myself. Also, when I do my horses back feet, he likes to do a little back kick when his foot is let go after the hoof has been cleaned. It’s like some reflex. So I put those back down myself too. But now I’m wondering if I have been doing it wrong

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 6 ай бұрын

Any kick back is unacceptable behavior . Let him have his foot by just letting go and standing up . If he kicks at all go right to the turn on the forehand with pretty good energy behind that move and stay there going round and round until that horse stops on his own then smooth his back muscles . Your horse needs to have his respect level for you elevated and that will do the trick

@inwonderland333 9 күн бұрын

But what do you do if a horse rips/ jerks his foot out of your hand ?

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 8 күн бұрын

That’s what this horse was doing too and with the turn on the fore hand you can show them that standing quiet is the best deal for them . It might take a while but you can get it done this way .

@Lonestarrangers620 3 ай бұрын

What do i do when my horse will pick up her hooves but doesn't like to keep balance while i'm holding one up?

@michelleharabedian2051 11 күн бұрын

My horse the last 2 farrier visits won’t keep any of his feet on the farrier stand when doing top of foot. He will allow bottom feet done and allow each foot in cradle to do bottom but now refusing to allow top. Farrier uses power tools. Farrier been doing feet for 2 1/2 years

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 11 күн бұрын

This is a sign of a lack of trust or it could be disobedience or it could be a lack of understanding on both horse and farrier . Lot of different things can cause this . Perhaps flys ? I imagine it has to do with the horse moving his feet because he can . So because he can he will . Why because he is a horse and this is what horses do . Appropriate discipline is your answer more than likely

@michelleharabedian2051 11 күн бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you responding.

@desireemyers6262 5 күн бұрын

How do you work a horse (2 yo) who's had rough handling and isn't used to having their feet picked up, and are kickers, and I suppose are generally spooky?

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 5 күн бұрын

Exactly like I did in this video . In fact your description would have described this horse just one work and he got really good . Some of them take a bit longer . The concept presented here will work . The key is to be keen to see the slightest try from. Your horse and let him feel freedom in the try

@jordanwhite5470 6 ай бұрын

So, small female here, and I have a horse with a bracey back foot. My strength alone will NOT move that foot off the ground. What alternatives do I have? As of right now, it usually requires sedatives to get her shod.

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 6 ай бұрын

Stay consistent with the pressure that you do apply and when the horse finally tries it must feel instantaneous and complete release. You can try various positions so that you can find your place of advantage and stay with it until the right result happens. Quiting too soon is the only reason it won’t work

@jordanwhite5470 5 ай бұрын

@@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing Thanks! I'll work on that some more.

@cattymajiv 4 ай бұрын

@@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing You give excellent clear advice that's easy to understand. Not everyone does that. So thank you! I'm new here, but I've subscribed.

@phoenixrising323susanburnl8 5 ай бұрын

My new mare tries to kick with her back feet & turns her butt to intimidate me to get back. How do I change this behavior? I don't want to get kicked

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 5 ай бұрын

The turn on the fore hand which some authority

@TheSkrugga 4 ай бұрын

What if your horse tryes to jump forward or rearing when picking up front legs 🙄

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 4 ай бұрын

Stay with the turn on the forehand until the horse chooses to stop . Then try the front feet again. You likely are trying to hold him too tight and he is rearing because of that

@jcpalmer6051 7 ай бұрын

Or you could squeeze the night eye a littlt bit!

@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing 7 ай бұрын

I guess you are referring to what I call the chestnut. Yes that will work too .

@jcpalmer6051 7 ай бұрын

@@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing exactly! I trained also for 30years n yes we also called a chestnut a night eye! I taught that trick to a young girl years ago when she was kicking her horse's ankle to get him to pick up if you can believe that! Glad I came along to teach her! She was amazed! Lol!

@cattymajiv 4 ай бұрын

@@cappelhorsetrainingandshoeing What is the chestnut for? It must serve some purpose. Do all horses have them? Is there 1 on every leg? Not looking for long reply. 1 word answers would be more than enough! And would be so appreciated. ❤

@skyehiscock6462 4 ай бұрын

It is where their legs are joined in their mother's womb. 😊

@janetkasovic1518 4 ай бұрын

@@cattymajivNothing. No. Most. Usually.