In this video series, Jim Thomas talks about helping a horse find a safe space, and how to transfer that one safe into other areas or tasks for the horse. Dr. Steve Peters is on site for this demonstration and offers input as well. We will be posting a three-part series of these videos with Mason the horse, Jim's perspective and some insight from Dr. Peters. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 but each video has information independently useful.
What do you do when your horse rushes back to the barn? A segment of the Q&A session with Jim Thomas will give you the answers! Want to host Jim for a Q&A? Shoot us a message to book a summer Q&A session for your barn or business!
Have you ever "distracted” your horse to get a task done? Though it may seem like a good idea, Jim talks about how distraction is the same as sedation and the positive effect that you can have keeping your horse present and cognizant and in a learning mindset. Check out the video now to learn more and hear about a horse who doesn't want to " give its feet up" and how Jim suggests working with the horse.
What do you do when your horse has become a little ring sour and has learned to stop in a corner? Many of us have seen this before and a horse will drift into a corner, or spot in the arena, and then resist attempts to ride off. Jim talks a bit in this lesson about how to correct this problem and the correlation between solving this problem and helping the horse know how to move off a cue and keep moving.
Do you have horses that are pushy at the gate? In this Q&A session, Double LL Tack & Feed Jim addresses a problem about a group of young horses who are pushy at the gate with each other, and the owners. The owners are actively working to correct the problem, and Jim shares some solutions.
Understanding how to work with the horse on the ground is of vital importance. It all transfers to the saddle as well, but it is also for safety. Jim shows how to do obstacles, which could be everyday stuff around the barn, as well as discusses the importance of teaching a horse position and space. Check it out now!
Jim demonstrates the need to be mindful about how we ask our horse to turn with proper hands and by lifting UP not OUT with the reins. This is a great video to watch and then go out practice!
This is an AWESOME video made by Nieske Pohlmann of Paarden Luisteren of her clients horse Getme, a nice Dutch WB that had a tough past with extreme trust issues! Jim Thomas started this guy under saddle while in the Netherlands Spring 2019. Thank you to Nieske and team for the video showing the 10 day journey of Getme. Watch to see all the steps, and progress, that was made by training through understanding!
Did you know MOST riding accidents happen at the mounting or dismounting!? It is SO important for your horse to be settled, and ready, at the mounting block. Making sure to teach a horse to not walk off, stand square at the block and be relaxed could prevent injuries and accidents. Make sure to watch this quick video on just one technique for teaching a horse to stand at a block with Jim.
In this video Jim Thomas demonstrates and discusses the purpose and effectiveness of a "3 foot lunge" with a beautiful Friesian stallion. The horse does not need to make you a "june bug on a string" and lunging should NEVER be for the intention to "wear a horse out". Instead, find out more about the HOW and WHY Jim uses a rope and does small three foot circles to gain the brain of the horse and start working.
