„You don’t need to be controlling him all the time“ WORD! It’s a partnership! You should be in contact, not in control

Such an important lesson. If more riders watched this - there would be a lot less accidents. It really goes back to groundwork lessons - don't move on to Step 2 if you don't have Step 1 completely under control and your horse remains calm. So many riders & trainers just want to move everything along, despite their horse telling them they're not ready. Thank you for another gem.

Finally a trainer on YT who doesn’t beat there horse the get their way Edit: just want everyone to know that this is not saying all KZfaqrs who are trainer beat there horses I am just trying to say that it is a recommendation that isn’t recommend because it’s abuse.

Great way to express what allot of people don't understand....that if there's a hole in the boat...don't start rowing.

That's it! I'm buying a horse tomorrow. I don't care how small my living room is. Now I can circle him.

It's rare to see people on youtube who claim to know horses, and they prove that they actually know horses. Wonderful video!

Someone who doesn't advise you to pull hard on the reins when the horse is out of control. You are a fine trainer mister!👌🏻

I have been training horses for some twenty years. I really appreciate your bluntness in this video. I agree with everything you explain. I feel that in this new training world we live in many of the clinicians are too worried about being politically correct and sugar coat things. I love your statement about not riding an uncontrolled horse. I agree. If you are doing your job you don't have to get on an uncontrolled horse. Keep up the good work.

That horse is stunning.

I really love your calm, relaxed attitude with horses. If only everyone could step back, keep their egos out of training, and just work with the horse. You are a real inspiration, Warwick. Wish another Aussie I used to like (he who shall not be named), had such a good attitude! :)

I love this video (and all of your videos...) because you are redefining "out off control". Out of control does not mean in the red zone about to be bucked off hanging on for dear life - it means you're not in control, right now, period. Doesn't matter how small the issue, you stop it before it becomes a real danger. Thank you Warwick for making it look like I know what I'm doing at the barn.

One rein for control; 2 for communication. Always do your pre-flight checks before you get on to make sure your horse is switched on. Thank you for this video. You explain horse/human behaviour very well.

Tell you what mate .You put it in plain language .So many videos on horse training are not explained simply yours are excellent. Top job mate

You have no idea how happy I am to have a person like you in this world

I just got more useful tips out of this video than I have gotten from months of reading online articles and chatting with people. Thank you so much.

I seriously can’t get over how beautiful he is and how well built Edit: guess we will never know which Male I’m talking about 🤗

That is a very good bond with your horse. I loved the way he followed you when you started walking around! Beautiful horse!

I can absolutely appreciate what's being said. He's right on the money. I love common sense in dealing with horses.

You are the best! I always feel more calm after watching you with horses. The way you understand what they are feeling...never blaming them. I guess I need someone to do that with me. That would be a huge relief. Thank you God (in advance) for giving me what just what I needed.

Refreshing to see something on here that is actually good information imparted by a real professional. Thanks for a good mini clinic!

Hi Warrick , I just watched this short tutorial that we can go and watch the rest if we like . From what I seen I was impressed by your calm handling of the horse and teaching him clearly so he understood what the rider was asking of him . I am certainly going to be following your page and learning the errors of the rider I have made. Thank you very much 😊

A pleasure to watch & learn. Regards from the central valley of California, & thanks!

Just watched again, excellent stuff, I could watch your lessons all day Warwick...

Excellent lesson. I'm glad to see I'm not the only person who uses a mounting block when schooling my horses.

Loved this! This so hits home for me because we work with dogs with sever behavior issues and get asked the same sort of question all the time. People want to us dealing with their dog with the same severity of problem(s) they are dealing with - but it won't happen. To be in control, you can't let them escalate.

This man is AMAZING . . . Thank you for sharing this video.

Good point..People loose patience and the horse's pick up on that.

I had to keep watching..... this guy really does know horses. A real pleasure to watch. Great feel and an understanding of where the horse is. I’m so tired of watching horses ruined because of the rider’s ego or lack of knowledge. Lucky horse. Hurray for the owner! Sharon

All of your videos are great! I'm so happy that your are sticking with it even though ignorant people don't agree...

so logic, yet it's good to be reminded of everything he said. Short but important video! thank you!

Another lesson so simple, yet so profound in its power and scope.

Wonderful video... and so encouraging to read the comments from really concerned and diligent owner / trainers. They obviously love their horses and want to train and treat them properly. It's a blessing compared with some of the jumping / barrel racing videos... that cause me to cringe and cry for the poor mounts! Thank you all, especially Schiller. =)

My way of thinking is that your horse is your partner, its not a one sided relationship and you have to work as a team because that's what you are. You do not need to control a horse, I think you need to communicate with it, so you and your horse both understand what you want/need of each other.

I love this man. I love his approach.

Beautiful horse. Im glad you are helping him get better. I love people who rehab animals who would otherwise have no chance.

What a great perspective offered in a clear and concise manner.

Its really nice to see someone who really knows what theyre on about!

idk why im watching this, i dont even own a horse!

Oh my goodness I just ran into you, here -tonight, for the first time. Never heard of you or anything but you are now my favorite guy! Nice going and thank you for the education! 😉🙏🏻

6 years later I still like this video. Things I wish I knew when I was young and inexperienced. You haven't known real riding until you learn.. I don't have a word for it, but 'natural horsemanship' comes to mind. The language of the horse is simple but requires extreme consistency- pressure and release. You want him to move gently? Press his side gently and wait. Use only as much force as needed then immediately stop when you get a positive response. Works for backing up, walking on lead, and in the saddle. This isn't great for brand new riders though, as they don't know what to do with their feet yet and might end up with a well broke horse galloping due to pressing hard. Or a cutting horse that jerks sideways if you only tap one side and not both. Ground ahoy!

Excellent explanation on the relationship between animal and handler. Great work.

I love your common sense horse training it comes with a lot of experience.

Excellent video on control and very beautiful big horse.

I love the respect he’s showing the horse 😍

I don't see enough trainers giving riders tips on how to tell if a horse is under sufficient control. I like the way you provide some indicators even just deciding to mount or not. Cheers.

I love your approach and how you successfully project calm while talking. To me the answer to her question has to start at the very beginning -- learning how to groom and take care of a horse and the various physical and verbal things you can do to gain confidence between you and the horse on the ground. Later on, when riding and perhaps when spooked, then you need to be able to communicate through the saddle. Viewers should note how centered and balanced your seat is -- that's your primary communication to the horse; hands and voice are distant seconds.

I love your teaching. You’re a horse whisperer. Always learning❣️

I was expecting this to be another wrong way to deal with horses but it was actually very useful and tied in with some basic knowledge that I already knew :))

This is that video.This was the first time I'd got on him . I get on at 2.44 and he was under control, but then at 3.24 when I try to bend his head to the side, he couldnt do that standing still, he was completely out of control right then.

When trainers say “I can’t control him” it usually translates to “I haven’t mentally prepared him for what I’m asking him to do”

You are simply great, Warwick!

I applaud your horsemanship, folks forget ground work is the foundation. If you can't control his feet on the ground, your feet don't belong in the saddle. I rode lots of hot burned out rodeo/pattern horses. I click on this thinking it was gonna be a horror show. I'm so glad I was wrong. I love the moment where you can see the horse mind working, figuring out what's being asked. Then the calm release. It's never really a pony problem, is always a people problem.

Beautiful work, thank you for sharing this.

Before you even put the reins on that grey you could tell already he was apprehensive of you- but the second you made contact with him, we wanted to follow you. Love this horses' wanting to find a decisive leader.

Thanks for that, makes a lot of sense and helps a lot

what a lovely horse , so patient and well behaved.and he's not being controlled by a bit!! Amazing.

I really REALLY like this man who WORKS WITH horses❤

This is an excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

How gorgeous is that horse! And wow he's a big boy!!!! He's absolutely stunning. How trusting is he to just follow you around !

Omg. Way better then most people train, and bitless!. Keep it up!

Very well done, excellent video. When you mounted him his feet were pretty close to being directly under him. That way he did not feel like he was going to lose his balance. Nice job.

You make many good points. I think some people rush horses, when they are uncomfortable, and for what? Accidents can happen , it's not worth it.

Brilliant video. Thank you!

Thanx hun. Regards from South Africa! 💃

This guy is very sharp. For the most part, horses are very predictable if you just pay attention to them. Focus small and then expand the pressure. Good job!

Love, love, love your work. Can't wait for the DVD :)

Much respect. I enjoy following your horse training videos but I must argue, yes, even good solid horses can become out of control. They are living beings, not machines. Therefor, us as riders must never take our safety for granted. I was just trail riding yesterday with a dear friend, her husband (a farrier and good horse trainer in his own right) and my husband. We were at the top of a small, heavily wooded mountain when a long twig her appox. 17hh horse stepped on came up and smacked him in the face, near his eye. My friend was thrown off and broke 5 ribs (one in two places) and broke her clavicle in three spots. She's getting ready for surgery right now as I type this. It took medics a very long time to get to her. She was in pain and couldn't move. We feared a broken back the way she landed. These are folks who ride regularly 5-6 hours at a time on these same trails, same horses. It can, and does, happen that your horse can lose control. Even if it is momentary, the results can be traumatic. This horse froze in place when she fell even with the human commotion. He didn't want to be naughty. He stood still for the quad, the gator and once to the road again, the ambulance. Life happens. Horses are unpredictable - period. I do enjoy your videos and your advice. Just felt compelled at this moment to share this. I had this video open two days ago and still was here when I got home from the hospital with my friend. Just want people to be careful, no matter their level or the level of their horse.

Nice video-This is good solid advice here- Lemonkisses, Honestly, If your horse is running off while lunging, and throwing his head up quite a bit-Neither you or he/she isn't ready for the show ring. You should wait until you and your horse have more experience together and you have solved your problems-the deal is--if you are having this level of problem at home, it will be magnified 10000 times in a show situation. You are just looking for trouble by showing at this stage. Showing is for horses that are under control and well trained. That is how you win! :) Hope that this helped!

B-E-A-U-TIFUL animal! Wonderful training technique and verbalization, wonderful accent too!

Great video on hose training. What a beautiful horse!

Fantastic!! Thank you! 🐎

Is it just me, or can you just listen to this man's voice forever!!!

I am in love with this Andalusian ❤❤❤ gorgeous!

Notice how attentive the horse is to the movements of the trainer. As soon as the trainer starts to walk away, the horse immediately follows him. That's a sign that the horse has accepted the trainer as his/her leader.

That horse is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

He's listening so well❤

Excellent! This was actual helpful and a lightbulb certainly went off for me. I have a beautiful 14 y/o bay Arab gelding who is a good horse but he unfortunately knows that he knows more than I do. He has been very good lately but is capable of putting me off right through is ears. He has that annoying habit of moving his feet when I'm swing my leg over the saddle when I'm mounting on- I know can see that this is a subtle signal that he is out of control and I need to deal with it as more than just an annoying habit. Thank you!!!

This is amazing, love your videos.

I did not know Andulusians get out of control, but you seem to be making a good point about not rushing a horse, but to train, and have control before going to the next step. I like this approach.

Thank you for this.

Well done mate.others will learn from this video.

Awww he's cute. And the fact that he can just accept getting a rider on his back like that, shows trust in the trainer. If he was a mischievous horsy or scared, he would not have the calm confidence to be distracted by the other horses nearby and even pay attention to them in the calm and curious way he did.

What a gorgeous horse.

I ride English and yesterday I rode a horse named Jasper and he was doing the exact same thing! He doesn't like to wait in line to jump and he has a soft mouth, but he's good once you get him going.

This is a good video, for those that do not understand, he is showing how that you must have a horse under control BEFORE it get to a point of out of control, by having the horse 'listen' to the rider before he makes a move, any moves. A horse that moves when not told to move, yes he is out of control... If a horse moves when you stepping up on it ,even one step, that is actually 'out of control'.

Gigantic horse! Good job with him!

What a beautiful horse.

you did an excellent job with a tough subject

That was great. How to help your horse stay n control should be the name o at one real well done!

Such a beautiful horse...he reminds me of my horse Eagle.

Right on, take your time, pretty horse wants to understand.

My late husband taught me that ! It’s good to know . My late husband was a motion picture wrangler.

What a gorgeous dapple grey!

Great video! I agree with this horseman.

Great video and I agree with you completely. I think the problem comes when you go riding somewhere and you are trusting their levels of training. This is the problem I'm coming across more and more frequently. So perhaps the question is what to do when you get on a horse you don't know (on holiday or at a riding club for example) that doesn't listen and takes fright at something?

What a gorgeous horse! :O And great training tips.

such a stunning horse!

Beautiful horse!

what a pretty horse, love the high head andlove howcalm he looks and how when he is out of control he is not running full blast or bucking or rearing or what not.

Awesome vid. yes one would hope that we have our horses under control before it escalates to a galloping buck.