Very nice. Yes, this is also the value of taking horses on walks. As a groom and trainer, I have always (a) galloped them in the open before ring work and (b) taken them on walks, like a dog. It creates relaxation, trust and a soft, curious mindset. Horses should get USED TO strange objects and situations. So then they're not flooded when you need to trailer, be in a show, cross a bridge, be near traffic, etc.

Excellent video! I found it really helpful! ❤

When we have one that is willing to go in like that, we never say no... Treats rock! My gelding was reluctant to get in the trailer til i showed him a big apple. He nearly ran me over jumping in! Forever after that, all i have to do is lead him up, throw the lead over his back & he jumps right in. I've also taught him to "wait" before backing out. Then i tell him "down" so he knows to hop down (we dont have a ramp). Very laid back & stress-free. I love it!

The trick is to prove to a claustrophobic animal that the safest place and where he will get relief is in the trailer. To get that result is to ask him to do something, eg circles, back up, sideways and then ask him to go into the tailer. Once he goes in leave him alone.

I’m into model trains and I have a bunch of those floats! I even have teeny tiny jumps just like you folks have in your equestrian shows. The scale I have is 1:87 scale. by the way, that’s a beautiful horse, gorgeous animal…..

Yes, nice method, perfect understanding. I am always more on safe side with horses, than on risky side. Because I remember the rule, if there is even 1 chance from 100, that something bad can happen, it will happen!!! Horses very easy find panic, we should predict this and avoid this and exclude this 😊

Definitely some Warwick Shiller influence there 😁.

tennis shoes. u r gutsie

What is your weight as a rider?? Thanks.

YES! I found out by doing that you DON'T want to be in a rush.

No helmet Joseph?