I get frustrated when people talk over Steve rather than listen to him.

Mini horse breeder here.  People need to stop treating thse horses like dogs and letting them geting away with things , and then they won't turn out like brats.  Not one of mine kicks or bites.
People think miniature horses are cute and play with them.  Treat them like a large horse .

People tend not to take small ponies seriously. They need to stop laughing at their cuteness and acknowledge their dignity.  I have had upwards of fifty Shetlands, Welsh and minis in my life.  I respect them exactly.as I respect a big horse.  And they respect me.  Steve is doing the right thing.

I think Steve absolutely loves horses,  and loves when he sees progress 😊

She is so cute. What comes across to me is that she looks like she's enjoying pleasing you and that she's seems to enjoy team work.

I trained a little one like that to drive... Early on I was long lining her and just tripped, spooked her, I fell over and went body surfing 3 times round the football field with her pulling me just by the headcollar. Small but mighty.
(The pony ended up a fantastic reliable driver)

This little pony needs a big ball so shes not last in the pecking order, what a lovely little horse well done

Oh … I remember this little one … ahe reminded me of like the harmless white rabbit in Monty Python’s Holy Grail! 🙌🙏❤️🇨🇦🐎🍏🥕🐴🍎💕

It's so funny to see you go from the huge horses to this wee little thing. I love that you bring out the fact that they are horses and need to be taken seriously and have their feelings and needs respected.

Now to boost your ego. Your method of training is absolutely number One.
Compared with some I’ve seen in Canada or videos in the US which is verging on abuse of our four legged friends. Love towards them goes a long way.

I am always impressed by the way Steve treats and speaks to young women; or women in general. He’s never patronizing or belittling. And none of it comes across as mansplaning !  Tonya and Charlotte have been wonderful role models for Steve.

everyone I see with a horse that bites they give their horses a swipe! Steve has shown that being rough and nasty isn't necessary.

I never got along with ponies since one tried to bite my head off when I was a kid. Literally had to drop and roll out of the corral to get away! But you've just shown me that they can be taught too. Thanks!

My first lifelong pony I adored used to nip my legs and arms purple, one day was the final straw, he nipped me hard but this time I gave his soft muzzle a sharp pinch with my finger and thumb mimicking his nip, backing it up with a low AAAHHHHH!
He looked so shocked but never gave me constant nips again, realising there is a consequence for his past actions. He was the safest pony to have around and as an 11 hh harness pony.

That cute little thing really has a mind of her own.  At first, she was like, how dare you back me up.  LOL.

Many minies are mistreated by people, and also kids, and I understand them quite frankly.

Steve...I'm sorry, that was hilarious!!!  You just got finished saying " I hope she does try to bite me."  AND she followed your instruction! 😂

I had to giggle when I first saw this because it struck me as an analogy of the most knowledgeable gifted chef in the world teaching a toddler how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, 😂😂😂🤭👍🌷

I was waiting for that little pony to do something really naughty 😂😅too cute.

This video is perfect. No matter how much knowledge or experience you have there's always something new to learn especially from Steve Young, Nate Eicher or Ryan Rose.
I have an over 50 years experience with horses 30 years as a professional mostly dealing with so called difficult and dangerous horses. When I had a foal from my mare "that  I was crazy to buy literally off the meat truck and she was supposed to kill me - BTW she ended up staying with me for 33 years and passed away at almost 36 peacefully in her sleep, not to mention litlle children could handle her"when she was five"- sorry I wandered off, she was my heart horse. About her foal. I started training her to load up on a trailer when she was 9 months old. I didn't own a trailer back then so I was lucky enough to borrow one from a friend. In a few weeks she loaded herself and was able to handle rides in a trailer without any problem whatsoever.
I also worked with an incredible show jumping horse I was trusted to train and take care of. The owner showed up one day to take the horse to the competition. Sadly I wasn't present because I've taken one of the horses to a trail ride. I just rode back to a horrific scene - the horse trailer was in the railroad ditch on  its side detached from the vehicle hauling it. That was 30 years ago and I still thank all the deities for the old time one horse trailer with canvas top. I know they aren't safe, for so many reasons but in this case it saved the horses life and limbs. This incredible animal literally tore through the canvas front window while laying on the side before any of us could even start to figure out what to do and wiggled himself to freedom with no panic at all and little encouragement and calming words and touches from me. It turned out that the owner was drunk and didn't secure the trailer properly so it got detached while crossing the railroad. I handed my horse to someone else and after checking him for injuries - miraculously there were absolutely none - lead him back to the stables 2 kilometers away. He was only slightly agitated and with giving him a little rest while calling a vet just to make sure I've decided that he should get back on the trailer immediately. Nearly everyone was against it but they let me to give it a try. It was only an hour from the accident and It was an absolute success. He was reluctant at first and it took a few gentle tries but he loaded eventually two times in a row. I still think that if I had let the trauma sink in for him, would be the wrong decision in long term. Not all horses are the same so I don't claim that approach would work for every horse or situation. Once again - what an incredible horse!