Groundwork for a pushy disrespectful horse

This is a horse that was rescued from a kill pen. She is pushy and distressful. This shows the ground work I am doing with her to help her.

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[deana]

He should have more subscribers. He's the most common sense trainer I've seen. Makes sense.

[sibby]

Finally someone working a horse with the specific problem unlike other ppl who “show” u what to do while using their bomb proof horse that’s asleep the whole video 😂I’ve watched 8 different videos till I found this guy

[farmgirlwithmustangs]

I am not going to miss a second of this series.

[tracyjohnson]

Amen for talking sale/kill pen horses. In 50 years with horses, most cheaper sale horses have a hole somewhere that’s why they’re at sale. It doesn’t have to be a behavior issue. That hole may be old age, lameness, real skinny, bucker, flips over, etc. It’s rare these days with the internet that somebody needs money bad enough to take their good horse to cheap sale when they can sell for more without leaving home.

Many of the bigger or registered sales have soundness guarantees with horse for a time period. These horses are bringing lots of money right now, but some of them have holes too. Although those holes tend to come on or get worse with new ownership.

[donnac.]

Interesting she could talk! Ha! Or maybe not! Always a puzzle when someone gets a horse from an auction. Where are the holes in the horse....only way to find out is to start working with them step by step....if a horse shows little respect from the ground there is a good chance it will treat a rider the same way. I'm hoping she works out ok!! You will give her a good chance at success. And love the progress on your arena!

[sandiapatti]

uuuugh. This is the epitome of my horse whom I'm having problems with. Thank you. Great video!

[saspinks]

I learn some things every time I watch you work. Even if I've already watched one of your videos. I love the even keel you maintain when working with horses. Thank you for sharing!

[erynd]

Constisteny is the main ingredient with mares like her. My Phoenix has an abuse history and it was day in day out work with her even if it was just turning her out for the day. She needs a lot of stability. Kill pens are the last stop on the way to a horrible death. She knew it.

[terrifrye]

Maggie seems like a rather stubborn girl that probably is going to need a bit of patience, in the beginning. I’m interested in the time frame of her progress.
My bet is, once you fix the holes in her ground fundamentals, she’ll be a great horse and partner.

Thank you for sharing Tim.
Your arena is absolutely gorgeous by the way. ❤️

[MarkandSueSiemonsma]

This work is so helpful! My 14 year old is coming out of the winter (4 months ago was the last ride) with similar pushy behavior. He seems so sour. Trying to be patient because we are still getting winter storms so maybe he's had enough of it too! I've been leading him as you demonstrated but not asking him to move out if he's not looking to me. He also will look out of the circle. So thanks for sharing! There is a lot here to help. Looking forward to seeing more! Thank you!

[thegeekyequestrian]

I like the arena and I am excited to see it up!

[lisaweinberger]

I just love your videos- cant wait to watch your progress with Maggie!

[alirock]

🥇sending you love and respect from Morocco

[shadowdancer]

Nice to see her behavior change for the better. Thanx for sharing.

[KK-mmms]

I used to ride dressage horses. The hind end must be engaged so you become very aware when the hind legs are out behind. Clever horses can use "disengagement " as an evasion both under saddle and on the line. It is, in my opinion a backwards feeling when they learn this as the forward energy has "gone out the back" it feels like a splat.

[dottiefrazee]

I enjoy watching your videos. Ive never been around horses but I'm noticing the "little" things you have talked about. Saw her left foot coming into your space and thought "oh, not good." This is fascinating!

[BeatsMe]

I LOVE this man's relaxed common sense, same-page approach, I'm glad I'm still involved with my mare. Alpha, Good under saddle, must lead the leader! Thank you so much! I've been training horses and special needs kids long enough to be a believer@

[michelleford]

I love the comments you print out over the video. Very helpful insights!

[allic]

Looking forward to more videos of you working with Maggie!!

[tracyjohnson]

I'm going to throw this out there too. Just because she becomes a great horse for Tim, is no guarantee she will be the right horse for her owner. Fingers crossed for mare.

I'm reminded of a phrase I used to hear a lot from older cowboys, "well I can ride him fine, no guarantee you can" 🤣

Professional trainers with a successful track record are worth their weight in gold to the horse. When they're also honest and realistic with owners double the gold.