How to Teach a Horse to STAND STILL

How to Teach a Horse to Stand Still | Having a horse that never wants to stand still can be frustrating! In this video, I show you a few easy methods to get any horse to stand still, both on the ground and when riding.

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Hi there! 👋 I'm Carmella. I’ve been obsessed with horses for as long as I can remember, and I make videos about all things horse training, horseback riding, and living an equestrian lifestyle. New videos are uploaded EVERY WEEK so subscribe now for more horse videos.

[Sparky]

Thank you so much! I am currently in lessons and I basically take part in caring for the horse I ride, Pearl. She'll whiney, move around, etc when I'm brushing or tacking her up. Although, nothing spooks her. A dog lunged at her once and Pearl just looked at the dog as of she was saying, "You're stupid."

[tuesdaysgone.]

I like to introduce different ‘scary’ things to my horses. They have become desensitized to the point that when I danced around them with a large tyrannosaurus head, they just stood there and looked at me like, ‘you are such an idiot’.

[donnahentschel]

I found this video very helpful. My mare is the worst about standing still at the mounting block. I'll be practicing this and also the one rein stop. She's a great little mare except for this and trailer loading, which we are also working on.

[daggidina]

It made so much more sense that my horse hates standing still now. Thank you!

[jenniecarignan]

I love Carmella! She has all the videos that I need for my horses! Thank you!!

[roseault]

"There's a bridle coming to get me!!" Love it! Thanks for this video

[jordancote]

I love your videos! They are so helpfull and clear, thank you!!! 🤠

[KingsMom]

Haha poor Tucker! “There’s a bridle coming to get me”😂

[samanthamawditt]

Just just amazing I learn so much from you love from Cambridge UK

[equestrianlion]

Hey Carmella! I love your videos, they have helped me and my horse learn and grow so much! I don't know if you do video requests but I would really love a video on helping your horse have a more responsive stop. Sometimes, my horse gets carried away (usually at the canter) and doesn't want to stop. It's really scary because I only get to stop when he wants to. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[Isabellav-ml]

thank you, this has helped a lot. I hope that you have a great day ❤❤

[gwendolynbammel]

Thanks! My horse is herd bound and I like your tip about teaching her while she is in the field. I was trying to teach her in the barn first, and it was not working.

[utcf]

Love your videos!! 🥰 Always very easy to watch and listen to and super informative! Thank you. // My horse spooks at near everything still.... We're working on it 😃

[Madisyn_mustang_makeover]

Thank you for this video it is good video bc I am getting a mustang this year

[ashlynneheibein]

I love all your videos and how you explain all different scenarios! If a horse is scared of something what is the best approach if they are prancing around?

[anicolyt]

My mare rarely spooks, and when she does it’s usually just a shudder lol. Even on her first hack as a 3yr old, she walked under bridges with traffic that everyone else’s seasoned horses bailed up at

[promiseyancey]

Tu for the wonderful video. This was so helpful!

[wearyandheavyladen]

This was great! I have a pretty stubborn and wild paint. Wish she was as calm at Tucker! I really appreciate the tip about using one rein stop! I haven’t rode my horse on the trails with my family yet because i’ve been terrified my horse will spook and start galloping!! 😰 she’s afraid of the woods and not well trained like our others. That tip will stick in my mind now!!

[jakubbracko]

It helped me so much thank you now i cn finally stand still❤️❤️

[klshurt]

You are awesome!! All of your videos have been super detailed and helpful!!