HOW TO GET YOUR HORSE ON THE BIT - (Thoroughbred Horses) OTTB Series

Today we are riding Mowgley! We've discovered that he is explosive but also a bit lazy! So join us today where we show you what to do with a horse like this.

We show you what to do with a horse that avoids the contact. He either sticks his head in the air like a giraffe, or tucks his neck in. We are going to show you how to fix this. You'll learn what things matter, and what things don't on this journey to contact.

All will be answered in this video!

We hope you enjoy this and learn heaps from this episode. Be sure to leave us a comment on your thoughts of this horse in the description below this video!!!

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[susansoderman]

“He’s not lazy, he’s blocked” this blew my mind. So helpful!!!

[raversmead]

This is brilliant! I wish more people would demonstrate these things on uneducated horses ... It's so helpful to actually see the process rather than the finished product and a brief 'how I did it' showing the shiny nice looking bits. Love love love this channel! X

[nemoxsky]

I've learned more in these last 4 episodes than I have in the past year that I've been researching all the "problems" I'm having with my OTTB. Thank you so much for being so clear and explaining why you do each and every little thing and why it helps/works. ❤

[nicoladennett]

Another great video giving a clear explanation. So nice to see someone explaining that his lazy is down to not being supple so you don't get into that kick along frame of mind with him which would in turn create an explosive response as he can't do what you ask. It's nice to see you use the circle to help him find his go. How refreshing is it to see no sawing on his mouth for 'contact'
Letting him find his own way and not worrying about the look which will come later when he's stronger. Mowgley is such a super little horse

[evaburgess]

Update from yesterday. I tried this way of working with my green OTTB today. Was delighted! From being very stressed by any contact on her mouth, she was soon taking contact herself. Yes she was hiding from it and over bending, but I could feel her relaxing as she starts to realise that contact is a safe and soft place. And every time she got to fast or spooky, we did a little circle and brought back the light control.
Thankyou so much for this wonderful instructive video.
I am a rusty intermediate rider & thus has given me such confidence

[sallydorsett]

I just love the way you teach. I’ve been riding for over 40 years and still so under-confident, but your approach and the way you describe what to focus on and what not is is so very helpful. You are very inspiring I just want to get out there and try it. Thank you x

[tamlynblamey]

Oh my gosh, and to see the beginnings of Mowgley neck being developed (his top line where it starts by the saddle going up to his head). It's coming along so nicely

[CDN_Bookmouse]

I can see why Tash was so comfortable asking you to take on such a big role for the channel. All of the new content has been thorough, easy to understand, and incredibly helpful. You always demonstrate what you're talking about and explain how it works. And it's easy to see that you have so much respect and love for these incredible animals. It wasn't so long ago that I was learning at a "back him up and hit him with the crop when he's bad" school. As an adult, I've learned that that way of thinking and training is an absolute failure of empathy and horsemanship. Horses need only to be treated with intelligence and respect, and they will give you the moon. I so deeply appreciate the way you always talk about HELPING the horse to do what you ask, not punishing them for not understanding--and never blaming the horse but asking "how can I make this easier for him?"

Really enjoying the new content, I'm so happy you decided to take the channel on.

[carineherman]

The trick of spreading the hands if the horse comes above the bridle is amazing! Why isn’t it taught everywhere?? I’ve just had my best solo session with my 4 yo! Thanks so much!

[amelieg]

This is exactly where my horse is and I didn’t even know that other people struggle with this. Thank you so much Alicia

[juliahagins]

Love that you can see his tail relax, too! So fussy and swishy in the beginning until he started to reach for the contact and it relaxed

[shannonclendon]

I need this video on a loop in my head when I ride. My horse isn’t uneducated, but he hides behind the contact and makes his short, thick, neck even shorter! My struggle is getting him through, but when I do it’s so lovely. I can’t wait to ride tomorrow to try this concept out. Thank you!!

[ncumming]

His wee face when you said “Mowgs and I can’t wait to answer your questions.” My heart melted 💕🥰 What a superstar 🐎💕 xx

[shannonclendon]

Watched this video again today before riding. Helped me relax my very spooky gelding. He was relaxed, and when uptight, I put him in a mini leg yield and got him on my outside rein again. It was like magic!

[nicolewaycott]

It was never explained to me that leg yields can be used in such an important manner to support suppleness and ultimately developing in an inexperienced horse contact and unblocking the horse in this manner.
Fantastic explanation and valued steps. Thank you.
I thought when me young horse did this she was preparing to pigroot but clearly I did not use the steps. 👍😝

[auburning]

Fascinating seeing the rapid changes in how Mowgley is going in such a short amount of time with the clear and positive way you ride. He's transforming and blossoming with your skill and principles. I've learnt so much, thank you!

[MyNicnak]

You explain things so well that I think even someone that has little experience with riding could understand and follow your tips!

[FlyingDismount]

Thanks for this. So many people are so obsessed with various rein manipulations (sponging, beating eggs and so much other nonsense) which may get the horse to lower its head but never actually teaches the horse to engage the hindquarters and accept contact. As a dressage judge and instructor myself, I'm happy that there is finally a good online resource that is teaching how to correctly teach acceptance of the bit via the training scale vs all the rein fiddling that is so common.

[lafemmefatal]

OMG, that baby leg yeild when he gets distracted is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. My mare, i love her but she's a bit derpy... we have MORE THAN ONCE nearly fallen because she gets distracted by something (usually a baby animal which i totally understand) but then she forgets where her legs are and literally trips over her own legs! And i don't want to give out to her because who doesn't get distracted by puppies? but i also don't want to die xD

[talkandride]

I'm back in the saddle after a 40 year absence due to disabilities, after being a child/teen competitive showjumper. I've been getting fit again and this last year been learning dressage. I can honestly say your videos have taught me as much as my instructors. I love you show correction with untrained horses, I could watch you all day. And do.