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I really love that you do these full length videos with real people and real horses and real problems! They're so much easier to relate to. A lot of us are told how to "fix" certain problems with very broad phases, such as "ground work," but it's much better when we can actually watch horses be worked on with specific steps, tools, and adjustments. PLEASE keep doing these videos!

I've said many times most horses don't need to go to a trainer, but most riders do. I like the idea of her getting lessons on a calmer horse.

You are kind. The owner means well and wants to learn. Confidence is a fragile thing and your way of suggesting taking lessons on a broke/ gentle horse was to the point and very tactful. I hope she gets back in the saddle and reaches her goals!

Such Respect for the owner who is willing to learn and take whatever suggestions that Ryan makes. Ryan, you are a true gift to the owner, the horse and the rest of us. I sincerely hope that Kelly (owner) is able to level up and follow your suggestions. *MAJOR PROPS* to Kelly for toughing it out after being dumped so many times.

Herd and pack animals always have a leader. Without one they’ll usually get either very bossy, very insecure or sometimes both!

Felt I just had to add a thought, as watching the owner work the horse in canter on a line, you were talking to camera and totally missed seeing when the horse first broke into canter he was disunited. Same on both reins, and she really didn't seem to notice and let him carry on, which had him very unbalanced and not at all happy. He appears to strike off with the correct lead in front each time, with his hinds wrong. I find that an unridden horse will usually quickly sort itself out when this happens as it is uncomfortable, but this chap was continuing and getting more stressed. No disrespect to the owner, but with her and the saddle I could imagine this horse, being so unbalanced, getting upset and the resulting behaviour occurring. Just my thoughts, loving the videos.

Being disunited in the canter everytime is a good indicator there is something going on there and pain has to be the first thing ruled out before being able to train or figure anything out. It's a little sad to not at least see that brought up considering the amount of knowledge is being spread. Please if there is any question about a horse being unbalanced and showing clear biomechanic issues through gait analysis. Get a vet first and have everything thoroughly checked. Training through pain is dangerous for everyone. A lot of horses will bottle up to a point but everyone including stoic horses have their limits. I have nothing else to say about the ideas or training you have Ryan. You know well enough and that's clear to see.

She’d enjoy the journey on a more expensive, very well broke, larger breed horse that SHE can learn on. He needs a lot of work, at best, and he has gait issues that are noticeable. Probably why he ended up as auction/rescue. Something that is seen in most injury/conformation problems, very common in inbred horses. I started out showing quarter horses, the old type that were well balanced, athletes. What has happened due to intensive inbreeding is a shame.

I give that woman a ton of credit for getting back on 10 times. I had a horse wreck and that was it. I eventually got a horse that was more on my level of experience.

It appears to me, as the viewer, that this horse acts very different once the trainer starts to handle him. I’m always amazed to see the way animals respond to a human who has innate understanding of how to approach and lead animals, whether it be a horse , a dog, or even a child. Too many inexperienced, unknowing people decide to own animals and actually cause harm to themselves and people around that animal. Thanks much to this really talented trainer who demonstrates what is possible.

Am I dreaming? A 48 minute Ryan rose video in the middle of the week? 🤤

Great advice about the cantering - we picked up a horse and all he was conditioned to do, was going the fastest speed possible, the minute you placed a foot in the stirrup. For an entire year, all we did was walk, trot and practice standing still when getting on and off. He became one of the gentlest horses on the farm.

Continually disunited generally means that something needs to be looked at, chiro work or vet. Pity this wasn't mentioned and if in pain, he will buck

He might be out in the back end. Look at its tail position it's off to the left. Also the horse stumbles in the hind end, which might be an indication his out of alignment. The guy did a great job.

Ryans is SOOO patient and gentle with owners! What remarkable restraint!! Good gravy, I don’t think I could be so gracious. Coddling and making excuses (bad saddle?? neoprene vs fleece saddle pad? Really??) just gave her horse license to problem behavior. Glad the lady wasn’t seriously hurt, though cracked tailbone is no fun. Ryan may save her life!

Loved the Border Collie vs Labrador mode descriptions of the differences in your intent! Perfect!! And funny 😆

Has she consulted a large animal vet? Why didn’t she call a vet? I’m plus size person and I wonder if it’s a combination of variables. Rider skill, rider weight and horse health.

@9:34- horse almost totally ignored her. Lack of leadership and respect is an understatement

I know it's an old video but it's never too late to say: what a beautiful horse!!!!

Your videos are simply the best! When I know someone is having behavioral issues with their horse I give them your name every time. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge!

Ryan, you continue to be my favorite trainer to watch. As other posters have said, you use real people AND real horses where they are at. You provide an amazing amount of information without being 'too chatty' and going off topic. Additionallly, I too have a horse that can be spooky. Cannot figure out the whys. But I'm learning more about reading his mood (he's an anxious type). I have been told numerous times that I need to be the leader, but this advice rarely comes with specifics. We're are learning together, thanks in part to your videos....Thank you!

The first thing I noticed were the stirrup were unequal, if this was her usual riding length then she must be unbalanced in the saddle which for a larger rider can cause back pain for the horse

When I was a kid, we had several friends that had horses. I never felt confident around them. As you say, they figure that out in seconds and would exploit that lack of confidence. I got bit, bucked off, stepped on, rubbed off on trees till I gave up even attempting to get along with them. Always thought they were beautiful creatures, though.

Great video! I really like Kelly, she’s refreshingly humble and willing to learn. And thank you Ryan, you’re a great teacher. The way you break down your evaluation and explain your thought process is so helpful.

Very good video. He was pushy with her the whole time, creeping forward into her space. She needs to be more assertive, but I really like her. She seems committed.

We could be looking at a "heavy load" situation here with the owner on this horse. The horse looks very hefty, but the owner looks even heftier. This can be an issue sometimes.

Good for you! So proud that you are sticking to your commitment to this horse. NO ONE learns with an easy horse. You are broadening your horizons😊

She needs a baby sitter horse. She is not a leader and she needs to lose weight. She would be more adgile on a horse, have better balance. She needs a horse that will teach her how to ride. Looks like a gentle, Quarter Horse. She should never wear spurs until she learns how to use them and her feet. I would like to see how she is saddling this horse? Look at her pad, girth, saddle blanket and bit and headstall. In my opinion, she isn't physically fit enough to ride.

Thanks for posting this video, as it addresses some issues I am having with a recently acquired mare. She is four years old and flighty, extremely sensitive, and previously owned by an inexperienced person so I have a lot of work to do. The remark you made about commotion in the feet resonated with me, as it seems to correspond with commotion in the brain. Thanks for the tips, it’s been awhile since I have worked with such a tender horse and this video is helpful.

With all due respect, your horse should weigh 3 times more than their rider. This horse appears to be about 16 hands and probably weighs about 1300 lbs, higher end of his breed. She is very large. I am really big on big heavy riders ride draft crosses or drafts. The stockier work horses are more appropriate for her size. Maybe he is hurting Tripping during loping and trotting could be him having trouble with the weight on his joints, back and his legs.

Kudos to the owner here. I feel ya, hun. My OTTB has scared me a couple times and broken my confidence with her. Working on getting that back is like climbing a cliff with no safety ropes. You got this!

They’re not shipping boots, they’re shoo fly leggings, not meant for working a horse in or riding them in.

What I got from this is the horse is needing a job. Seems like he needs to be more actively ridden and given more time in the saddle then just a pokey trail horse. He has potential for something bigger. Some horse do better when they are being worked consistently and perhaps he is not getting that now.

As always, spot on! Can't wait to see this lady grow in her skills! Good luck to her!

I love your instruction videos Ryan. I don't have horses anymore but did for about 20 years...really miss them. I loved bush riding, clinics & a bit of local barrel racing. Thanks so much for taking me back to what I've been missing. Just one thing. Could you put a mic on your clients...would love to hear their responses to your advice. "Cheers" Ryan!

This has to be one the most gorgeous horses I have ever seen.

I'm a horse shoer and watching this horse go he does not want to pick up that right lead I would check him for a navicular problem on that right front just my opinion

Aw :-) she kept saying she was terrible at speaking on the fly but I thought she really did a great job.

I loved watching your video because you are a clear thinker and communicate in an organized and logical way so it's easy to understand what you are saying. Having ridden all my life, I learned something today after watching your video. Thank you!

Yay! I love the longer videos! Thanks Ryan!

I give her a lot of credit for asking for help and being open to advice. This video has generated some very unkind comments regarding her weight. Most of us could improve our state of health. I wish her luck with her horse and hope they can solve the problems.

Great video lesson. I love this series of you helping people with their problems/problem horses. Wonderful straightforward advice.

I LOVE that you talk about training the horse for the person. I need mine to canter off easily and roll back etc etc but some of my clients don’t need one reactive like that. Thank you! That has been my philosophy and I’ve seen so many trainers train the horse on their level instead of working with the horse appropriately for his/her rider. ❤️🙏🏼

Horses are well aware of who's educated and who is not. Uneducated folks tend to scare horses. Great video !!

In listening to Ryan's advice, and based on what was told of the owner's experiences, my takeaway is that the horse may be more than she needs; that a mellower horse would be suitable for her use. If I were the owner, I'd be looking for more leadership lessons and that different horse, at least for a while. JMHO

Great video story. Loved this little guy who looks like he’s still learning a bit about taking responsibility for picking up his feet and thinking about collected motion that will keep him balanced. Did it feel that way riding? Just wondered how much his stumbles and sideways movements were playing a part in his confidence? Could his lack of concentration, especially if his owner was perhaps a bit unbalanced or tight herself be one of the things that got him a bit worried? Wishing all good things for this partnership. She seems a lovely lady, with a beautiful horse and a willingness to learn and develop.

Just recently found your videos and really appreciate your teaching and training style! I can’t wait to learn more and apply to my horses!

Your approach is logical and kind. Kudos to you for your common sense and showing how patience, understanding and connection are key to partnering with our equine friends.

He's swapping his back lead at the canter and not self-correcting quickly. First thing I noticed. If your horse can't canter correctly on a lead rope, they have no chance at all under saddle.

really great video, would love to see more like this. horses really need to be confident in their riders - there is so much at stake when we ride them. we need to be able to trust their confidence in us. thanks for all the great advice!

Thank you for this video! It has so many excellent take always for training and how to work consistently with your horse. Ryan you explain techniques and ideas well with plenty of different examples to help people better understand what you are communicating.

I hope you keep working with Ryan! You are a wonderful lady and the horse looks like he’d be a great partner once you learn what he needs. I really hope you can be there for each other. Great team once you get him to a safe place but your safety comes first. Ryan has the experience to help you both. Good luck to you.

Excellent video.. seems to be a common recipe for horse/ rider problems. This is a nice horse in the right hands, like staying in training with you!

Impressed with how thorough the video was. Thank you!!

Ryan I honestly don’t know how you put up with the absolute crap in the comments. I have watched numerous videos of yours and absolutely everyone out there is an expert on training, tack, weight, lameness, chiropractic , dental care ad nauseam. I don’t know why people of such brilliance bother watching since they know everything! I really enjoy your work!

That looks like a very nice area of Wisconsin. That countryside is beautiful.

Yes, yes, yes to leadership! Can't agree more with that.

Very good , I enjoyed your picking apart to see exactly what the horses problem areas are 👍

wow. This method is a diamond in the rough! I have seen many horses with this problem and will recommend this video to them! This technique seems very gentle but gets the job done!

I love that you don’t need to ask people to subscribe like some of the others do which is every two seconds. I really like your style. You are exceptionally connected to your people’s are connecting with them on a level that non of the here do. For yo not to be in the middle of a ring demonstrating your superior horsemanship. Really really happy to find you in the pipeline. I am subscribed! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

We in Sweden says it depends on the Shit IN The saddle. Get a old tired horse if you arent experienced. Dont weigh just The Horses feed. Get in shape together.

Brilliant! Teach Horse the signal for “No.” Clear boundaries create confidence. Thank you Ryan!

I am not a horseman, but gotta say, I was very impressed by the tutor. He certainly knows his "stuff" !! I enjoyed his comments and direction for this lady !! Happy trails to you !!

Leading isn't the same as being bossy or controlling. Herd animals like horses naturally look for a leader, someone who calls the shots, and if you don't appoint one... they will. It's not out of malice or anything, it's just the way their social groups are structured, and it makes more sense to adhere to their structures than to expect them to adhere to ours.

May I ask why he is wearing what looks like shipping boots? I know they protect the legs but look rather loose. He said it is 90 degrees and the horse is sweating so is probably creating heat on his legs. Just an observation.

I’m really impressed with this video. I like you really listened to the rider, and I love the way you worked with her horse. I learned a lot from this video.

Hi Ryan! We met about 12 years ago in Colorado. I was impressed with you then and I’m thrilled that you branched out on your own. You’re so talented and I thank you for sharing it with us. I don’t think you’ll remember but I still think you look a lot like my son. Thanks Ryan! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I trained my arabian stallion from the time he was a 6 year old who had never been successfully haltered. He is very well behaved and rides anywhere tackless. One of the few things he will lose his mind over is steady pressure on his lead. A friend thought it would be helpful if she helped hold him for the farrier because I had injured my upper back. I allowed the unneeded help assuming someone who gave lessons knew what she was doing. She wouldn't give release although I kept telling her to loosen her lead. He naturally misbehaved pretty badly while getting his feet trimmed which is something he would never normally do. I had to stop the farrier for a few minutes while I explained to her that I needed to be able to give him release so I asked her to remove her lead although I didn't want to hurt her feelings. My horse settled right down and quietly cooperated with the farrier.

Nice hands, great seat, enjoyed watching a good horseman!

Good for you Kelly, Dakota and Ryan-nice video and kudos to Kelly for hanging in there and requesting guidance!

I learned parelli and it was a great start for training horses. I love your techniques!!! ❤👍

Horse talk……..Human, if you can’t lead me……..I need to take over!

Great session, Its eerie how similar this horse and rider duo are to a client of mine from 2019. I would try to discuss the weight issue, advocate for the horse, it's not personal. We want to make sure that the rider's weight is not going to be harmful for the horse's short & long-term health but rather, be beneficial. The horse doesn't seem bucky here - but maybe it comes later. I did notice he seemed to counter canter a lot in the tighter circles, I think they quickly realize counter-cantering helps them comfortably counter a heavier riders weight in circles/corners, and end up building muscle-memory to support it. He looked focused and engaged under saddle, especially once you got his barrel up and hind legs pushing. Anyway, great video & I agree with so much of what you said in here.

36:00 my dog all the way crossed the room started lightly woofing when you started talking about telling dogs "no" . I can't tell if she is agreeing or getting offended.

You’re very wise Ryan! That was nice to watch, well done

This is so helpful. My horse seems similar to him in personality and that he gets a little nervous on occasion. Thankfully he and I have an awesome relationship as far as leader/follower and I have seen his confidence grow like crazy in the last year that I've been working with him. I'm hoping that once I start riding him he will realize that he can trust me as a leader there too

Oh my.. I really hope there is coming update about this horse :) Would love to see how you "train" owner as well...

G'day Ryan. I just discovered your channel, and from what i just heard you SAY and seen you DO, made 100% sense to me. You could almost hear the horse saying, "this guy's got my number" he's NOT going to take the crap i usually dish out with that woman. I am hoping you might be able to answer a question for me that has bugged me for years. Many years ago i bought a horse from a guy who i later found out had sold the same horse many times over, and each time the people who bought him would end up injured, (as i did) and he would say, bring the horse back and i'll try to see what's gone wrong, he would tell you the horse has never done this before and was normally as gentle as a lamb. Then when you called him after a few days, he would say, "you have wrecked this horse, i don't know what you done, blah blah, and when you said you wanted your money back, he bluntly refused, and said, you come and take the horse, which of course no one ever did. Now to the issue the horse had. He was a beautiful blue roan about 8 year old. You could walk all around him, love on him all over and he would just stand there. Then when you bridled him, same deal, he would just stand there. then when you got on and asked him gently to move, he would just walk off slowly like a bomb proof horse, but then after maybe 30 seconds, he went into the best buckin bronc show you have ever seen, i doubt there would be a rider anywhere in the world could stay on him for 8 seconds. I've watched a lot of rodeo's, and this horse was the best i've seen. i was riding him bareback, and landed flat on my ass, and cracked my tail bone. Next day i called a mate of mine who's son had previously worked on cattle stations in Australia, and had also ridden broncs at the famous Mt Isa rodeo in Queensland. He came down with his son, they put the sons western saddle on him. he got up, within 20 - 30 seconds, it was just like someone opened the chute gate The most fiercest bucking routine you have ever seen. My mate happened to be holding a lead rope attached to a halter underneath the bridle, supposedly so the horse couldn't take off, unfortunately my mate ended with the rope twisted around his thumb, and tore the flesh of his thumb to the bone. Ryan, do you think you could have re-educated this horse to stop doing his rodeo routine. I found out later he was an ex rodeo bronc, and had injured many people in and out of the rodeo circuit. Thanks Ryan, John, Perth, Western Australia.

That was quite educational, even for those who are unfamiliar with horses; how to greet, interact, what the horse needs from it's leader. Touching on the fact this horse was more interested in other horses than it's rider and what not to do to train for trail horses was all extremely valuable. Thank you.

What's your opinion on horses that it seems are bred with a different genre of riding in mind? There's definitely some overlap but that horse doesn't appear that it was bred with the intention of trail riding. That horse is probably bored, around here we'd say he's "too much horse for her". Interested in your opinion on that.

I’ve loved and lived 22 years with my ………Good looking registered, beloved horse. Morab. And he’s still a character and fun. Even in older age. We by God’s grace, won blue ribbons at horse shows. What miraculous moments they were. You have-no idea! Thanks so much Ryan for being real and breaking it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻

What a wealth of knowledge in this video! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

Great video!!! I personally like these long videos with you working with a horse and it’s owners.

Love the explanations, Ryan! Really great video. That horse looks stout enough for her to me! She seems to bring a lot of nervous energy (and after being her horse being so disrespectful to her, no wonder!) I don’t blame her a bit for feeling that way. This horse also seems to have a lot of pent up energy. Sometimes that doesn’t go away no matter how much ground work or training is put into them. That makes me feel like they’re mismatched. She bought him at age six at an auction. I wonder if she knew any of his background in training when she bought him. Did she get professional help when she bought him? She obviously is at a beginner level. I say this with all kindness, I just don’t think they click. Her horse would probably be better off being a ranch or barrel horse and have consistent daily work . It seems she wants a weekly or bi-weekly trail horse. Those are two different jobs. If she insists on keeping this one, she needs to put him with a trainer for a few months and have an instructor give her weekly lessons on this horse. I also think she needs to do ground work with him before every ride and in between rides. He definitely needs help on that right lead and she probably doesn’t know it or doesn’t know how. I give her a ton of credit for sticking with this. Most would have given up after the first incident. I had a farrier/trainer come out to show a horse I had owned for about eight months and it wasn’t goi no well. He looked at me and said “Do you really like this horse because y’all don’t seem to click.” He was right. We didn’t click and I wasn’t good enough to fix his problems. That gelding ended up at a barn where he could be used which matched his need. I got a different horse that matched me so much better. I took my time looking and passed on several horses. I had my trainer help me look for months and we would both test them out. I still take lessons and I put three to four days a week on my horse and try to expose him to different situations, but no way could I have done that without getting years of lessons and professional help. Thank you for the video. Very enjoyable to watch and very helpful.

Ryan, another great video! I noticed the horse has a blue right eye early in the video and wondered if that could be a part of the issue of the horse wanting to spook sideways. I know that people with "light" eyes can often suffer from vision problems relating to light, glare, etc. I'm not certain, but I imagine this is probably similar for horses. It was striking to me when you mentioned the horse was more comfortable on it's right side when you did the hind-leg rope pressure test. I thought, "Ah HAH!" lol. Your insight and logical techniques are impressive and great to learn from.

It's not always the horse but it's usually the rider

Great video! Also that horses eye is beautiful!

I am shocked by the amount of weight americans expect horses to carry. I am below 60 kgs and this would be the size of horse I would ride. I always find it upsetting to see small horses, sometimes even ponies with grown men on them. There must come a point where it either breaks their spirit or destroys their back.

As he is so stiff to the right do you think pain in his back may be playing a role in his misbehavior?

Excellent demo ,,thankyou ,,64+years breeding and training ,and still learning ,, i think this lady deserves some lessons on a steady horse to build her confidence,,and general muscle memory,,and then get on to ride her own horse ,,he really didnt look the best balanced chap ,,constantly useing wrong lead ,,but they could be a lovely team ,,in future,, wishing you well 🙏🐎♥️

If the horse has a physical problem that is exacerbated by the weight of a rider on his back, he would naturally associate the rider with the pain and try to dislodge that person. I don't know if that's the case here but I guess it's possible.

Yep we all know what having a bad leader can end up with. Even horses know

Did we ever talk about saddle fit and especially saddle fit with someone who is very heavy like the owner? For if the saddle is already a tight fit, then ad the weight of a clearly overweight rider this can cause pain henceforth bucking off the rider. Uncomfortable topic but it should be addressed. No disrespect intended at all.

I appreciate the leadership and guidance that you demonstrated in addressing what seemed to be a lil bit of a hot-spot/soft-spot issue for them to help them

Just found your channel and am really enjoying your video's. I have owned a Tennessee Walker for 20 yrs and I have always believed that there is only one boss in our relationship and that boss is me!!

I'm glad you were successful with this horse. Question - he has a disjointed canter (opposite leads front and back) on the ground with no saddle and no pressure. She also says he has started bucking on the ground. Wouldn't you have him checked by a Chiropractor even before the saddle fitter?

She DID call a saddle fitter before calling him. He glossed over that.

Awesome Ryan, cool and Collective and to-the-point

A really great informative video Ryan!