Backing horses in USA - yielding and spinning as they mount…

[maya2008]

My son saw some videos and it was talked about as a method with groundwork taught first then they get them to spin away on first mounting. He’s curious as it’s different from how he’s been taught (we just lean over then swing round gently when the horse is ready before sitting up!), to know the why behind it and how it works. Could anyone point me towards a book or YouTube channel or similar that explains the method and the reasons behind it?

 

[Jenko109]

I thought it was just because it takes the power out of them so they can't slam you into the ground so easy

 

[Horseysheepy]

It takes away the horses ability to flee.

 

[maya2008]

We guessed that but curious small person wants more info! He wanted to know what groundwork they taught beforehand as well. I know nothing….

 

[Timelyattraction]

We guessed that but curious small person wants more info! He wanted to know what groundwork they taught beforehand as well. I know nothing….

Have a look at trt method on youtube. Not the same but has some similarities x

 

[Caol Ila]

My horses know the disengaging and spinning maneuver but also the stand like a rock manuever. I was keen for Hermosa to do the latter when I first backed her.

I teach it by standing at their shoulder, pulling the lead rope up towards the withers so the head turns, then stepping towards their hindquarters and signaling with the end of the rope. They should yield their butt away from me. I think there are quite a few variations on how people teach this.

However, I've never seen anyone expect a horse to do it when mounted for the first time. Not in the US or here. Seems like a habit you don't want. But I imagine it's a trick that comes from days when people were breaking in rank-as-hell feral horses for ranch work and didn't have time to be doing slow, gentle groundwork. Like a lot of 'natural horsemanship stuff.' If your mustang is disengaging his hind end as you get on, he's less likely to launch you into the stratosphere.