Finally someone's making a video with an ACTUAL no go horse👏

This woman was generous enough to share this video with her humane training techniques & so many negative comments ...

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying my methods. I'm pretty sure I'm not as well known because I don't sell any gimmicks, only education, and don't advocate quick fixes. There's nothing fancy about calm and quiet!

It's refreshing to see some quality horsemanship. I've been training horses since I was a child and the lady in this video has got real feeling for a horse, good work. Unfortunately the horse world is full of ignorant people who are all to willing to give their ignorant comments. These ignorant comments are as annoying as flies.

Thank you! too many people want to force an immediate response and often end up making a horse more fearful and stubborn.

This is my horse. I bought him when he was 12 years old and had been owned by Panamanian cowboys who only knew how to force behavior with pain. He would rear when the cinch was tightened. Now, 2 years in to training, and a lot of ground work, he finally has some trust in people. However, he started to slow and no go just like the horse in the video. My Dressage friends say, take out the whip, but that will only re-inforce the history that he is used to. Thank you for this encouraging video.

After thousands of hours spent riding horses for 45 years, I am pleased to find on KZfaq people of a kindred mind. I'm grateful she took her time and effort to share this special knowledge in a videotape. This lady's methods are the foundation to building a simpatico relationship with a horse. MEA is a new phrase to me but it appears to be the successful one that I and my horses have been following for decades. Thank you.

You have a soothing voice

Ohh i was so dissapointed to see that there is no sequel to this.. This was very good vid, we have horse just like this.

This has been one of the very BEST videos for clarity, content , and usefulness. Thank you so very much for sharing , it proved so helpful for me.

Very competent and sympathetic approach to a poor horse, who had made bad experiences with humans for sure.

Watching this video was such a pleasure. I love the way she works with the horse, so gentle and insightful.I hope I can do this with my horse. Thank you !

To the "back seat drivers" or "Monday morning quarterbacks..." Go ahead, break out those spurs or lunge whips you bought to "conquer" this happy, tail-swishing, relaxed horse. Add a dash of ignorance, a slew of "how-to" videos, a shanked twisted bit & that's your recipe for disaster! There's nothing wrong with this horse/rider! It's a simple demonstration video; which is well-done & clearly explanatory! Learn from the lesson & appreciate those of us brave enough to put ourselves out there 4 U !

This horse would try the patience of a saint. To me he acts like a very intelligent horse who has gotten sick and tired of people hanging on his mouth. (Dressaged to death? Flash nosebands?) It's to his credit that he hasn't resorted to dangerous behavior, instead decided hey I'll just stand here until they give up and get off. lol As he realizes he has someone on him who actually knows how to ride and gives him his head, he's happy to cooperate. All horses have different personalities and need different handling. I'm thinking a harsher approach would only have made THIS horse more resentful. No doubt would have gotten the job done, but ultimately would have ruined the attitude of a nice horse and who wants to ride a sour horse? Nice job, Lady whoever you are.

Nice! This is exactly the way it should be done. Not only with abused horses, but with any horse you get to ride or train. Great job.

Love this she's so patient and gentle this is how I like to see horses being treated the right way of training😊

So good to see. I was so frustrated with my horse doing exactly that and everyone telling me he needs to be hit with a whip and I told them he doesn’t, something is not right. And they did hit him and he bucked on the place he stood! So I started doing what you’re doing there and everyone laughed but now he’s walking perfectly fine 🥹

Stop bashing her people. She got the result without being unfair like so many of the videos I have seen, she kept her body calm, and understands pressure and release. She did not get results immediately, but she just proved that you do not need to force, just like with dogs, but can choose reward instead. She can do far more with a little time then most people, and the horse will respect her willingly, unlike most of you no doubt if you do not support this way of doing things. Yes, her form wasn't perfect but she got the job done well. She didn't pull on his mouth any more then a trainer trying to force him to move. The horse should really not be ridden, but she must work with what she gets, and getting some exercise might just build him back up a little. I agree that a Chiro and massage might help, but he is also always going to be in pain moving even at pasture just being a horse, so getting him to be active when he agrees with it is not terrible. besides that do you really think he was forced? he was supposedly "concrete" before -this means that people were tyring to get him to move before and failed- he decided to move willingly...

Everyone in the horse world has a different way of doing things. There is no single answer. All horses need to be treated differently, just like we do. So who are you all to say she is doing it wrong? This horse clearly responds to the patience and devotion this woman has. He is in no pain. She works out his distress to the point of relaxation. This woman is brilliant, patient, and passionate. None of you in disagreement have delivered any proof of your methods, so don't preach here.

I enjoyed this video- having the same problem with my horse. I prefer to be positive and appreciate any advice. The trainer seems very gentle and patient. That is important.

Thank you. You’re very patient and kind. I appreciate your uploading this for the benefit of others.

I'm pretty sure that you could rescue an abused horse. Train it HUMANLY and still have people say you are abusing the horse. Smh people

I feel stupid not having a long kind comment but here's mine: He's so pretty!

Thank you so much for this video! I came here looking for examples of people working with horses that won't go. This is exactly what I have been doing with a horse I currently have in for training. Completely shuts down when you are in the saddle. Good to know that I am on the right path and just need to keep my patience going strong :)

Your videos are amazing and so much better on the horse. No whip, slap, or anything just great communucation and horsemanship. Thank you =)

This is why I really wish I could have my own horse. I love and appreciate every chance I get to ride other peoples or lesson horses... but what I really long for is to have the chance to work patiently with a horse (no time limit), really get to know that particular horse's likes and dislikes, and learn to work with them as the woman in this video does.

Completely incredible how many ignorant people are out there! Good horsemanship requires a balance of firm leadership and understanding but equally important are patience and repetition. This video shows a slow progress but she is teaching/programming the horse to WANT to do the job, not be forced to do it. Quick results aren't always the best results. Equally it is clear that she understands this horse has a genuine problem and is 'shutting down' when it's being ridden. I think it's a great piece of horsemanship!

Just found this video and it made me smile. If there's one thing a horse hates, it's being annoyed. Wish I would have found you sooner. RIP Marlis.

I am so glad I found this video. I am saddle training a young horse who does not want to move. Going to take these techniques and work her this way. Super happy and a SUPER trainer!

Thank you for your gentle sensible ways.

A am a Pro trainer and am here to say I wouldn't change a thing that you did with this particular horse. Great job and excellent video. :)

I do exactly the same method- and have had huge success with the ponies and horses I have worked with- including my daughters very stubborn gypsy cross appy- she is now learning neck reining and is very forward now compared to her initial responses. I got her unhandled- and I mean completely unhandled except being thrown on a truck and brought to me- and she was shut down and very aggressive and dominant- didnt want to move forward to even lead- so I can testify that this method works- it requires extreme patience and calm responses from the trainer- but is far more effective than the whip.

I love what you say about the horse's reward being release, and all the patting being unnecessary. I say this all the time! Great video, wonderful approach.

What a lovely kind and clear lesson for this horse. Thank you for posting it.

Finally found someone who understands and gave me good advice. The only thing not mentioned that I have a problem with is that with her not going forward comes backing up. Love your quiet way of teaching and the lesson on patience. Thanks!

Really glad I found this video. I was just given a WB mare the other day from a lady who said she was "arena sour", thus she would "lock up" or refuse to go forward when you ask for the trot. As soon as you would prepare to ask the mare she would tense up and start shutting down. We've made tons of progress in just 2 days--just going slow and asking little by little. You get so much more with patience, persistence, and modest request. I just relate it to the way i like to be taught.

Really appreciate your posting this & explaining the empathy & negotiations with this(fantastically handsome)horse. I have a retired STB only recently broken to saddle who does this at the beginning of a ride(only 3 short rides & 1 proper ride so far)except he also runs backwards & rears if pressured without thought or timing. Empathy & patience is so important, they would turn very quickly into miserable, unridable, unsafe, unsaleable & forever labelled as problem horses without it. Marlis-You

I loved your video. I am 62 and was lucky enough to start with a great teacher when my identical twin and I were only 12 in New England. The old man who took us on (an exjockey named Mr. Beggs) needed young fodder so he could train his off the track thoroughbreds to get used to the woods, jumping, etc. He was amazing for his age and sold all his horses in the $200-300,000 range, back then it was a LOT. He would have loved this video and your patient technique. We all loved him and his stables and horses because even though very strict, he was kind, and very smart. I subscribed and hope to see more happy things like I did here today :)

i don't like all these negative comments, each horse and rider is different and any kind contact is good. too many know it alls here! do you think she wants your advice? she is a lovely lady, paitence is a virtue!

Finally someone who has some common sense!!

She's a very calm rider - the horse definitely couldn't use one that is hyper.. .that would only makes things worse. I think she's doing a very good job.. wonder how the rest of the readers on this clip would handle a no go horse?

Patience and kindness is a wonderful thing. I would like to have known a bit about his background but this is one of the most difficult problems to correct. Thank you for sharing. Quickness is overrated these days - bravo for taking your time!

Oh bless him, he seems so shut down and in such a state of learned helplessness.

This video is wonderful! Someone, IMO, mentally broke the horse down. Made the horse hate and dread going for a ride. Plain and simple. There's no lameness; no hoof issues; don't look into it deeper. This woman already had the vetted and had other experts out to check the horse. She worked with him, extensively, on the ground, as she mentioned. There are a lot kids commenting, who, "think," they know everything, but, haven't got to know a horse, deeper, than just sit and ride. This woman is taking the time to learn the language of horses. This video is very helpful, for some of us, who connect or want to connect with our horses. Please, go back to watching your kiddy videos, and stop thinking you know everything. It's really annoying.

Good use of horse psychology and you can see his curiosity/interest come up when this rider is doing something completely different than probably every other rider was demanding.

Lots of experts helping you out! I think you've done an excellent job, and I don't see any lameness. I appreciate your patience, and you've done a great job of demonstrating how well that works. I don't know why you're getting the needlessly antagonistic remarks, but I guess that's entertainment for some.

I know nothing about horses but found this fascinating to watch someone who is really skilled at working with troubled horses.

I love your approach! Thank you for posting all of these wonderful, informative videos!

You're the first one I've seen that's addressed this type of problem in such a calm and relaxed way. Very refreshing to see. 👍😍 And also very helpful to me because the horse I just purchased does the exact same thing. If I get the whip out, he'll move. But I don't want him to move because he's made to, I want him to move because he wants to. 😇

This video was extremely helpful. I am about to start training a woman's horse who hasn't gone forward since she bought him 16 YEARS AGO! She gives me grief that he is ALREADY ground broke (obviously not), can lunge, etc. BUT he won't move for her. So this beginning step really is useful as I have never had a horse that wouldn't move forward.

I think you do a great job to help this horse to have confidance again. Greatings from the Netherlands

That was a very informational video. Thank you very much for posting it. I love the way you work with the horse at his own pace. Most people force the horse with whips and spurs to make the progress quicker but what they don't understand is that adding that extra pressure causes stress, which can make the horse react in a angry or fearful way. Of course they think that is only natural but I have learned over the years that there is huge difference between a playful buck or rear and an angry or fearful reaction. I have broken plenty of horses without having one buck, rear or bolt under saddle. All and all really great work, I truly enjoyed learning from this video. Right now I'm working with an unresponsive horse so I will defiantly use some of your techniques:)

One of the best videos I have seen in a long time.

Great info! I have a filly I just bought, she is so chill but doesn't know anything yet. I like this method you've taught...I just have to remember to be patient and take the time. She will be an awesome horse!

Wow, I'm amazed at all the comments that think tail swishing only means pain. Where was that learned? I may not be an owner of horses, but having studied with a farrier (who studied and graduated from a school with equine vets), and then handling brood mares, foals, yearlings, stallions and boarders as a dream job, equine riding lessons and went to school where we did a brief coarse on studying behavior, I can confidently say tail swishing is usually showing irritation of some kind (flies biting, discomfort, OR annoyed at what is being asked or done). At several points the horse stood with all 4 feet planted firmly on the ground, if any of those legs had lameness that wouldn't happen. How many have actually tried handling a cat or dog that doesn't want you to do something? Didn't they seem really rigid to you? That would be what the horse is doing - resisting! While I may not like the bit, she is doing a great job. Pressure, release and timing! I see far too many videos that are too much about a fast change than slow and Consistent progress. Slow way is the fast way with all training methods that I'm aware of concerning a variety of animals. Love her calm manner regarding this horse, a demeanor that even the most hyper of horses can benefit from.

Wow, I’ve had dozens of horses but this guy is really a “no go” guy! 😎

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. My 4 year old does not like to be ridden in the pasture/arena. He gets stuck. So thank you. This will help me a great deal and now makes me want to go out and work with him more.

Wow! Thank you this really helped me a lot with my horse hope. She doesn't respond to crops or whips either! So thank you :) I finally got my horse to walk, trot, and canter beautifully and happily :D

This is what I call tremendous horsemanship !

I certainly agree with you when you say that some trainers would disagree with your training techniques, but I can explain why they might do so. Today everyone is seeking 'instant results', so they resort to whatever means possible to hasten the process. Whether we realize it or not, each and every time we saddle our horses up and leave the barn, we are giving him some kind of lesson. No doubt some would suggest that you use the sharpest and most painful spurs possible, and then add a severe whip to further enforce your demand, then if the result is not instant enough, try using a small electrical device. No doubt one could get a horse to move by using these methods, but we must then ask "What did my horse LEARN from this experience?" He has learned to HATE any and all pain, plus a good deal of animosity toward humans in general. In other words, one has only succeeded in making a bad problem even worse. I fully admire your techniques and hope every viewer will learn a great deal from you. Someone once asked me how I MADE my 17.2 Holsteiner stallion do a certain movement. Without a moment's hesitation I replied, "I cannot MAKE an 1400 pound horse do anything! I merely ask him in a very kind way, and if that is not enough, I continue to ask over and over, making the correct way easy for him and making the wrong way difficult. In essence, this is exactly what you are doing, and it is obvious that it works well. Keep up your great efforts.

Wow, this is amazing! Definitely going to train this method to my mare! :-)

Thanks for the tip! I have been fighting with my school horse for a couple days now. 😊

Glad I found this video. One of my horses rushes to the gate and up towards where I ride and lets me put the bridle on no problem, but some days he has no woah, others he has no go, and in between he acts the perfect gentleman! On his bad days I think I'll only do response training, like this. Maybe I'll switch it up and continue with light cart training (for some reason he likes pulling things, especially tires. And sometimes me lmao).

Thank you so much, I have been looking for a video like this for so long now. My horse is so stubborn and just like the horse in the video. I really don’t like to use force so I found your training technique really useful.

just wanted to say thank you ssoooo much for uploading this. My 3 yr old filly had been doing great at first then as i started asking for more from her she just shut down. She wouldnt move forward at all i was so frustrated then i saw your vid. It works magnificently i still have to be loud with my legs at times but shes getting better everyday.

Dear Lady, I do not know who you are, but what you are doing is absolutely great. I agree to every word you are saying to explain what you are doing. I can tell that this horse is listening to you after just minutes after you mounted him. this horse may have a difficult body, but still he is intelligent and learning from you fast... I wish you all the best, you know what you are doing! just don't even listen to all these strange comments about dominance etc., this is not the point here and is never the point when training a horse. Wonder who taught this horse not to move in the first place, this is the human being to critisize, certainly not you! keep doing what you are doing! excellent!!!

Thabk you so much! I have my first project horse and I am determined to make him the best I can! He has the same problem as yours, and I am glad there is a way to fix it! Thank you so much

Only asking ''yes'' questions and rewarding the slightest try will get you very far with horses.

I always look forward to your videos and I always learn something! My horses are slow to respond and I will definitely be working on refining my cues and body language. Hard to do at my age but worth trying. I also look forward to your Q$A. Always so interesting 😊

Was so happy when i saw you have posted another video!! I cant believe u are not as well known or more than othe horsemen :o i love your true understanding of horse nature and instinct. Thank you for giving the reason behind the exercises you use with horses :) this is very helpful and somthing other horsemen stuggle with. Cant wait for another video and i absolutley loved your book!!!! Thanks :)

I love this method. Patience is a virtue. I hate to see people forcing their will over animals. I don't know if they're on some kind of ego trip or what, but it pushes my buttons for sure.

So, the Annoying Fly Technique. Never heard of that one before. :-D I'll have to check out the rest of your videos.

Thank you so much for posting this!!! I am going to try this tonight with my new rescue percheron. Groundwork has been going well. Tried getting on her for the first time last night and she just locked up. (I know she had a little riding at the rescue and was used in a wedding.) We were able to get her to move her feet some.. She was breathing very hard the whole time. She has displayed this "lock-up" on other things too (like picking up feet).. I think its her way of saying "I don't what to".

Nice demo, I learned this technique from studying a John Lyons exercise book quite a few years ago and for all the doubters, this really works very well. My seemingly lazy horse who would only *go* if you carried the threat of a whip became very light to the leg and I never needed to reinforce my leg with punitive force or carry a whip after we "re" learned going from leg this way.The release of pressure (stopping the irritation) is something so many riders are never taught . . ..it's amazing how well the horse responds, it makes the lesson simple and very clear to the horse.

Excellent presentation and sound advice - Thank you

Wow this is great. I admire your patience💕

Old school never overface at any stage. Assess - plan & action so important for success. Just cause a horse can - does not mean they should till one lesson is truly understood. Anyway I'm glad to see its helpful to young trainers too. Hugs h

Thank you to the lady that did this video. I have a pony that is like this. Accept at first he would do an occasional buck or rear-up. His ground lunging has really improved and when asked, he does what I want. We did make progress with him walking under saddle but then would stop every so often. Then he did this crow hop thing the other day that was scary for me and I do not want to chance it with having him do this with one of my girls so if I apply this knowledge in the video

I love your work! I also think that your voice is very easy to listen to as you explain everything step by step! You made a new subscriber today!

My horse acts exactly like this horse and I have been stuck on what to do for so long. I’m definitely going to try this

Wonderful approach for horse who must have been abused. Thank you. I got my horse years ago to be willing to go by loosening the bit strap to show one wrinkle only at the corner of his mouth. Always check if bit strap is too tight.

i didnt read any other post but the one under mine....who would ever give this vid a negitive remark? its a great vid!!!

Thanks for posting this video. My daughter's 10 year old pony mare is like this. She was roughed up for this type of behavior at past places and passed on from owner to owner so what was created is a pony that is resistant most of the time.

LONG FREAKING HORSE DAAAAMNNN

Thank you for sharing this video - I've experienced this with my Apache

Very helpful and very funny. Thank you both!

Beautiful work.

I recognize that zoned out look and the tension that accompanies it.

Well done this should be the norm in every stable

I'm thinking "who pissed in your Wheaties"? lol. I am more in awe with your training style. Does this work with husband training so I can tell my Mom? lol. I see so many trainers push a stubborn horse and compel obedience. I love that you wait the horse out and let him take it at his pace. It seems this would earn greater trust and respect it's saying to the horse "I get it". A little understanding goes a long ways!

That is just great! I hope I can at least partly adapt it into my routine having some not lazy horses but always asking a reason for everything I guess

Beautiful horse and the trainer is awesome,,, very gentle makes the horse think it is his idea to walk,,,,very good job,,,, I hate to see them being mistreated.......

THAT IS AWESOME! I'm happy to have been able to help.

Bless your patience.

I liked your approach! It worked!

I absolutely loved this video

I soooo appreciate your calm, patient style and soothing voice. Your translation of the horse's behavior helps me get inside the horse's head and recognize what he is communicating. And the results you get are steady and real ... without kicking, spurring, whipping, slapping, flicking, or any other show of force. It's like the horse is saying, "You mean ... you understand me?" Thank you for your video!

I probably wouldn’t do that with a bit but the the work it self is really good and nice to see how a horse with such a extrem behaviour lock up

I love this, sometimes I like to think that riding a horse, for a horse, must be a bit weird at first but I like to think that they grow to like being ridden. Perhaps I’m wrong, I’m not an expert but this video shows that when a horse want to be ridden they do enjoy it

Nice job!