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I really love that you do these full length videos with real people and real horses and real problems! They're so much easier to relate to. A lot of us are told how to "fix" certain problems with very broad phases, such as "ground work," but it's much better when we can actually watch horses be worked on with specific steps, tools, and adjustments. PLEASE keep doing these videos!

I really appreciate you helping regular people.  A lot of trainers only show videos with "the beautiful people" or super experienced horse people.  Its nice seeing a less experienced, older, heavier person like myself on here. Thank you for being real😊

I've said many times most horses don't need to go to a trainer, but most riders do. I like the idea of her getting lessons on a calmer horse.

I give that woman a ton of credit for getting back on 10 times. I had a horse wreck and that was it. I eventually got a horse that was more on my level of experience.

Herd and pack animals always have a leader. Without one they’ll usually get either very bossy, very insecure or sometimes both!

@9:34– horse almost totally ignored her. Lack of leadership and respect is an understatement

It's not always the horse but it's usually the rider

You are kind. The owner means well and wants to learn. Confidence is a fragile thing and your way of suggesting taking lessons on a broke/ gentle horse was to the point and very tactful. I hope she gets back in the saddle and reaches her goals!

Felt I just had to add a thought, as watching the owner work the horse in canter on a line, you were talking to camera and totally missed seeing when the horse first broke into canter he was disunited. Same on both reins, and she really didn't seem to notice and let him carry on, which had him very unbalanced and not at all happy. He appears to strike off with the correct lead in front each time, with his hinds wrong. I find that an unridden horse will usually quickly sort itself out when this happens as it is uncomfortable, but this chap was continuing and getting more stressed. No disrespect to the owner, but with her and the saddle I could imagine this horse, being so unbalanced, getting upset and the resulting behaviour occurring. Just my thoughts, loving the videos.

If the horse has a physical problem that is exacerbated by the weight of a rider on his back, he would naturally associate the rider with the pain and try to dislodge that person. I don't know if that's the case here but I guess it's possible.

When I was a kid, we had several friends that had horses. I never felt confident around them. As you say, they figure that out in seconds and would exploit that lack of confidence. I got bit, bucked off, stepped on, rubbed off on trees till I gave up even attempting to get along with them. Always thought they were beautiful creatures, though.

Such Respect for the owner who is willing to learn and take whatever suggestions that Ryan makes.  Ryan, you are a true gift to the owner, the horse and the rest of us.  I sincerely hope that Kelly (owner) is able to level up and follow your suggestions.  MAJOR PROPS to Kelly for toughing it out after being dumped so many times.

Very good video. He was pushy with her the whole time, creeping forward into her space. She needs to be more assertive, but I really like her. She seems committed.

She’d enjoy the journey on a more expensive, very well broke, larger breed horse that SHE can learn on. He needs a lot of work, at best, and he has gait issues that are noticeable. Probably why he ended up as auction/rescue. Something that is seen in most injury/conformation problems, very common in inbred horses. I started out showing quarter horses, the old type that were well balanced, athletes. What has happened due to intensive inbreeding is a shame.

Great advice about the cantering - we picked up a horse and all he was conditioned to do, was going the fastest speed possible, the minute you placed a foot in the stirrup. For an entire year, all we did was walk, trot and practice standing still when getting on and off. He became one of the gentlest horses on the farm.

Being disunited in the canter everytime is a good indicator there is something going on there and pain has to be the first thing ruled out before being able to train or figure anything out. It's a little sad to not at least see that brought up considering the amount of knowledge is being spread. Please if there is any question about a horse being unbalanced and showing clear biomechanic issues through gait analysis. Get a vet first and have everything thoroughly checked. Training through pain is dangerous for everyone. A lot of horses will bottle up to a point but everyone including stoic horses have their limits.

I have nothing else to say about the ideas or training you have Ryan. You know well enough and that's clear to see.

The first thing I noticed were the stirrup were unequal, if this was her usual riding length then she must be unbalanced in the saddle which for a larger rider can cause back pain for the horse

I know it's an old video but it's never too late to say: what a beautiful horse!!!!

This has to be one the most gorgeous horses I have ever seen.