Cadfael&Coffee
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does EVERYTHING on here have to turn into a debate about hats??? Can't we all just appreciate a bit of genuine horsemanship for once??
What a rear!!!
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PonyIAmNotFood
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Wow, great handling there. Would not catch me any where near something that did that. On the whole no hat thing, he's a grown man and certainly looks old enough to make his own decisions on the matter. He's also not advocating copying him so chill out.
FionaM12
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foxy1
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Thanks for drawing attention to that, I have bookmarked it to read later too, but looks very interesting
Roasted Chestnuts
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My girls temper tantrum is a vertical rear, even on roads. Ive managed to train her out od t but she still has the odd relapse but now I know the signs well enough to stop her before it starts.
Thi rearing is shocking and it must have been some amount of pain that horse was in for it to react to just a contact in a headcollar that way.
Regardless of hat or not that guy has som guts and a great seat.
Thi rearing is shocking and it must have been some amount of pain that horse was in for it to react to just a contact in a headcollar that way.
Regardless of hat or not that guy has som guts and a great seat.
Vindaloo
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Ha ha, brilliant! When I typed the heading I had a quiet chuckle to myself wondering if anyone would think this was a thread about bums. Good to know i'm not the only one with an odd sense of humour.
Vindaloo
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Ouch, I hope you are not in too much pain from that LM. Not nice when they come over on you is it.
I watched a few more of his clips and I am absolutely in awe of this man. That horse clearly had an abundance of energy and generally looked fit to burst but happily contained it by simply bouncing along next to him in what appears to be perfect harmony.
A pleasure to see and truly inspirational.
I watched a few more of his clips and I am absolutely in awe of this man. That horse clearly had an abundance of energy and generally looked fit to burst but happily contained it by simply bouncing along next to him in what appears to be perfect harmony.
A pleasure to see and truly inspirational.
theorangehorse
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The science of motion website is great a lot of people need to take a look and learn from it. Chazot also has a FB page also very interesting
Hedgewitch13
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The man's an idiot for not wearing a hat. Doesn't make him brave or clever.
fburton
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A foolhardy genius?
ETA: I shouldn't gripe about him not wearing a hat while on the ground because I never do (unless an owner insists), even with horses that rear. Riding seems different - more dangerous - to me, but then I am nowhere near as capable as this guy or even most people here, so I wouldn't dream of not wearing a hat while in the saddle.
ETA: I shouldn't gripe about him not wearing a hat while on the ground because I never do (unless an owner insists), even with horses that rear. Riding seems different - more dangerous - to me, but then I am nowhere near as capable as this guy or even most people here, so I wouldn't dream of not wearing a hat while in the saddle.
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Vindaloo
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It doesn't I agree but equally, doesn't detract from the fact that he had managed to rehabilitate a horse who was thoroughly disillusioned with the human race.
I'd give a lot to have a tenth of this mans talent...
fburton
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Quite! The man deserves a Légion d'Honneur for that alone.
SusannaF
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On the ground he sticks to that huge horse's shoulder like a flea. Must be the safest place to stand. And keeps the horse's head turned - presumably making it harder for him to rear or kick.
Vindaloo
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He seems to sit in the middle ground of horsemanship doesn't he? No carrot stick nor chiffney.
theorangehorse
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He is a great horse man
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
Hear hear!!!
Vindaloo
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The funny thing is, I posted this without a mention about hats and then edited to add about it thinking that I would be lambasted for promoting a hatless clip!!!
Sign of the times. In any case, this wasn't and isn't a post regarding hats at all. Simply a case of seeing a clip of horsemanship at it's best in my humble opinion. I care not about the man, just that the horse appears to benefit greatly from his association.
Sign of the times. In any case, this wasn't and isn't a post regarding hats at all. Simply a case of seeing a clip of horsemanship at it's best in my humble opinion. I care not about the man, just that the horse appears to benefit greatly from his association.
babymare
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i like his words "a horseman should not show fear or anger" ok no hat agree but what an impressive guy - never heard of him before but guess who will be researching him now - amazing and stunning beautiful horse to 
honey-bees
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Have watched that horse before on Youtube rearing etc and in the notes said some thing along the lines of discovered his rearing was due to back complaint... Am searching through and trying to find link.
honey-bees
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babymare
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hear hear dougalsmum for once over look the hat thing and watch a man with no whip in his hand no "egg " to smash over orses head just what appears to be calm quiet work - a man who kept his cool - looking forward to reading up on this guy mmmmmmmmm and thank you dougalsmum for sharing impressive
Vindaloo
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I've watched a few today and saw he had three abscesses (god knows if I've spelt that right) and had pain issues so presumably they dealt with the pain prior to the training programme.
His first turn out and jumping lessons are a treat. Listening to the trainer is a delight. He agrees that at times the horse makes mistakes but that this is ok, no stress, they just try again. At no point does the horse look at all frightened or worried but is allowed to make his own mind up about how to do things.
Megibo
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trina1982
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Came across this guy a while back. His website has a section written by Chazot himself -clever horse hey!
Jean Luc has a really good sense of humour too, and the website is a pleasure to read (if a little complex in parts). There is a facebook page to 'like'.
Trina x
Jean Luc has a really good sense of humour too, and the website is a pleasure to read (if a little complex in parts). There is a facebook page to 'like'.
Trina x
idx
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I found the handling on the ground the most interesting bit. He seems to keep his hand up at the horses wither - thereby turning horses head toward him? He made it look very easy and calm. Does anyone use this as a technique?
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
Here is another rearer and a trainer who also uses the same methods...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKkl8jbe0Ks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKkl8jbe0Ks
MadBlackLab
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Well.....................................where do I start. That horse when kicking is aiming towards handler. That handler should be wearing a hat.
I think we can all safely say with behaviour like this it wouldn't be wise to ride it at all. Let alone without a hat
I think we can all safely say with behaviour like this it wouldn't be wise to ride it at all. Let alone without a hat
Beatrice5
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Wow how he managed to stay on is beyond me. I did think him calm and quiet and obviously very experienced and talented but noticed a stick in his other hand when he was leading and wondered why he had it? Anyone know?
Gingerwitch
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Sorry any person that can deal with an animal like that with such obvious love, compassion, understanding and feel has to be from out of this world - wonder where his wings are ?
Cadfael&Coffee
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^^ i've not read his website, but i would expect that it is a. to prevent the horse from biting him and b. to use to point into the shoulder if the horse decided to flatten him- both safety