Veterinary expert Dr. Jessica Kidd, who we were fortunate to have overseeing Hugo’s case, takes a deep dive into proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) in this informative video. She breaks down why hindlimb PSD is more challenging to treat than forelimb cases, highlighting the anatomical constraints that make conservative treatment less effective.
Join Up ‘What Can I Do If I Don’t Have a Round Pen?’ Featuring IH Trainer
A Different Way To Try Join Up For Beginners – Learn This Way First Featuring Sandra Williams & Kelly Brotherhood
This video demonstrates initial groundwork exercises designed to build a connection with your horse and encourage them to willingly follow your lead. The focus is on gentle communication and establishing a partnership, not on scaring the horse.
You’ll see how the presenter approaches the horse calmly, establishes eye contact, and uses gentle movements to encourage the horse to move off and change direction. The importance of the handler’s confident body language is emphasized, ensuring the horse can see and follow them. Maintaining visual connection in these early stages is key.
Join Up with Kelly Marks Demonstration Featuring Kelly Marks
Full Join Up™ Guidance Join IH Trainer Sandra Williams for a demonstration of Intelligent Horsemanship methods for starting a young horse (or working with a new one). You’ll see a full Join-Up™, adhering to IH ‘guidelines to starting young horses’.
This video covers: a straight Join-Up™; safe tack introduction (training saddle/normal saddle & breast strap); a second send away with saddle (stirrups rolled); invitation in; correctly fitting hobble (with twist); long lining (walk, trot, 2 x direction changes, back up); safe line removal; introduction of rider (stroking, hobble as neck strap, attaching reins); safe leg-up positions (including showing offside eye); rider on (safe tight circles, hind leg stepping under); moving to a larger circle (if confident); safe rider removal; safe exit; self-tack removal; stroke, walk, safe pen exit. Throughout, we emphasise safety awareness and clear communication, demonstrating the initial stages of preparing a horse for ridden work using IH principles.
Many of us don’t have a DVD player these days… so here is an online version of the DVD that comes in the pack when you buy a Dually.
To watch the rest of Monty’s Dually videos visit the Equus Online University. Ⓒ Equus Online University 2004: All rights reserved.
Disclaimer: Please note no copyright infringement is intended, and I do not own nor claim to own any right to the original production by Equus Online University
Monty Roberts: Understanding & Using the Dually Halter.
In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to fit your Dually Halter correctly. It’s so important to get this right to make sure it works effectively and is comfortable for your horse.
Dually Halters come in different colours, and these colours actually indicate the size, so you can get the perfect fit for your horse, whatever their breed or size. For example, the green one is the smallest, great for those lovely Welsh Mountain ponies. Red is a really versatile size that fits loads of horses, while black is ideal for your medium Thoroughbreds and smaller Warmbloods. And for the big lads, like extra-large draught horses, we’ve got the blue.
In this video IH Trainer Sandra William shares her key tips for getting the right fit with your Dually Halter. Using her own horse Jack. Starting with the initial setup of the halter and how to offer it to your horse in a way that’s often less intrusive. Getting the placement right on the nose and ensuring a comfortable yet secure fit under the throat are crucial, and I’ll guide you through what to look for. We’ll also touch on how the halter should sit to allow free movement and clear breathing. Plus, a quick reminder about rechecking the fit after a little use.
This video gives you a taste of the time I decided to enter Pie and myself into a TREC competition! Easy, right? 😉
You’ll see a session where I’m getting more than a few pointers on my technique for the tricky ‘low branches’ obstacle, followed by some exciting TREC competition footage and a bit of get-up-and-go inspiration!
This video captures my (very!) early experiences with Western riding – I think it was only my second time ever in public! So, you get to see me learning the ropes, which is always fun. We start with a bit of instruction on how to mount a Western saddle properly. There’s a specific way to hold the reins and place your hands, using the saddle horn for support. Then, we move on to using leg cues to get the horse moving, and the all-important “Whoa” command to stop.
In this video, I’m sharing some of the gentle stretching exercises I do with my amazing now 30 year old veteran horse, Pie. We’ve been together for almost two decades now, and just like us as we get a bit older, keeping Pie mobile and flexible is important for his well-being so he can continue to enjoy life (and maybe even a fun ride or two!).
How To Open A Gate While Riding Featuring Kelly Marks
The Giddy Up Rope – A Whip Alternative in Horse Training Featuring Kelly Marks Join Kelly Marks of Intelligent Horsemanship in this informative YouTube video as she introduces the “Giddy […]
How To Teach Your Horse To Back Up With The Dually Halter Featuring Kelly Marks
How to stand a horse up for a judge Featuring Daisy Smith of How Very Horsey Two minute video to show how to stand a horse up for a judge […]
This video demonstrates techniques to help horses become more comfortable with handling and potential injections. It focuses on a horse exhibiting extreme fear and avoidance behaviours when approached around the head or neck, likely due to a negative past experience. The video highlights the horse’s fearful reactions, such as rearing, tension, snorting, running backwards, and spinning. It then emphasizes the importance of establishing good general control, including leading, backing up, and responding to pressure.
In This video I show you how to make worming a much less stressful experience with a “cunning plan” to get Blondie used to the worming syringe. You’ll see how I initially let her sniff it and even seemingly lick it a bit. It’s all about letting her investigate and get familiar with it.
This video demonstrates techniques and principles for teaching your horse to stand still reliably in a variety of situations. Whether it’s for TREC competitions, farrier visits, veterinary procedures, grooming, or even tolerating applause, standing still is a skill your horse simply must master. You’ll see examples with Pie, who’s already pretty good at it, though the presence of a rather distracting donkey in the arena is noted!
Mastering Mounting: Tips For Fidgety Horses Featuring Dr Rosie Jones McVey This video offers techniques to help fidgety horses stand still at the mounting block. It demonstrates a circling exercise […]
Welcome back to Intelligent Horsemanship, your go-to channel for all things equine! In this video I’ll show you how to create a makeshift rope halter that is incredibly handy for those unexpected situations. Imagine encountering a loose horse, needing to safely catch a wild one or just simply forgetting to take your headcollar to the paddock.
This video gives you a real insight into the very early stages of working with a truly wild and frightened horse. This particular horse reminds me so much of an American Mustang – completely untouched and naturally wary. Our main aim here is to gently introduce a head collar using absolutely no force whatsoever.
In this video, we’re tackling a common challenge for horse owners: clipping a horse who absolutely hates it! Meet Billy, a lovely chap who usually needs to be sedated just to get the clippers anywhere near him. As I explain, for some horses like Billy, it’s not about being naughty – it’s genuine fear, anxiety, and sometimes even being terribly ticklish that makes clipping a real ordeal.
Head Lowering – Fireworks Acceptance Training Featuring Kelly Marks
Calming Circles – Fireworks Acceptance Training Featuring Kelly Marks
Join Dr. Rosie Jones McVey and Kelly Marks in this insightful video as they work with Ivor, a lovely Irish Draft horse who’s developed a real fear of poles. Despite being bought as a potential hunter, Ivor refuses to go anywhere near poles, even when they’re simply lying on the ground. This video demonstrates a gentle and effective approach to help Ivor overcome this fear so that he can eventually progress to jumping show jumps.
In this video, we’re taking a look at how to introduce young or inexperienced horses to ditch jumping for the very first time. We start right at the beginning, letting Barney have a good look at the plastic tray you often find at the bottom of competition ditches. Then, we progress to walking him over a flat representation – just some black plastic laid on the ground. It’s all about those small, steady steps!
This video demonstrates a technique for loading a horse onto a trailer when working alone, assuming the horse is already comfortable and experienced with the loading process. It addresses how to safely manage the ramps and breach bar without assistance.
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Note – Members you can find this article in the Autumn 2015 magazine in the magazine library of the members area.