I Made a BIG MISTAKE……Things Got Dangerous

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Thanks for showing the "bad" sessions/rides. It's refreshing to see a trainer - especially one traveling the country - say "hey, I was wrong, I effed up and got myself in a pickle!" Super glad you weren't hurt and I think you handled it really well. Firm and trying to stay safe but still managing to be kind to the horse as much as possible.

Ryan, I have 50 years of horse experience. A vet and I once discussed how it is so natural to us to be with horses, we become complacent. A good horseman/woman will always stay aware, and admit when they can do better. I love what you do. You are a great trainer. Thank you for your videos.

Thank you for having the humility to admit you possibly misread him. It just causes us to appreciate you all the more. I gasped audibly and jumped when the bucking started. I was on headphones. My husband was like, " Wha-what?" 😁

Man seeing how calmly u were riding that storm, respect. No panic at all. A man of his talent.

About time someone in the training world showed a real life example of what can go wrong. Thank you.

The wisest teachers address mistakes, including their own.

A year ago I bought a horse that was unknowingly like this one. He was a little reactive in the beginning on the ground which should have been my first clue. With some time and a lot of patience he became very trusting with me on the ground. I really liked him. It wasn’t until I started asking a little more of him under saddle that these behaviors came out; he was not predictable. I started over a few times with his training. I did everything that you did in the video. The first time he bucked me off he seriously hurt me but I didn’t give up. I came back with a new game plan and restarted him like I would a youngster even having someone longe him with me on his back. I took it slow gradually increasing time in the saddle. I then had some really good rides; especially trail rides. He seemed to like trail rides. Until… he took off bucking while I was getting on. He was startled by a pair of riders that popped out of the woods the moment I was getting on. The mistakes I made was that I was not fully paying attention to him while getting on as I was talking with my friend. I didn’t see the signs that he was telling me he was feeling nervous. I didn’t get back on. I couldn’t. In that moment I totally lost my confidence in this horse. This horse definitely had a very thin threshold. I was hoping that he would be horse that not only I could ride but that I could put my grandkids on. It was a hard realization that he would never be that horse. I did not have the skill level or bravery to work this horse through this issue. I found him a more suitable home with a cowboy that was not intimidated by this behavior and really likes him. I’m relieved that he is now in a more suitable home.

You are a phenomenal rider, and we all respect you so much. As someone your mother's age, please wear a helmet with hot horses. It doesn't diminish the riding experience and you won't lose any street cred. No shame in protecting your skull.

The upside is that he learned that behavior won't get you off. Actually a valuable lesson for him too.

After reviewing this video Ryan I don’t think you did anything wrong, you did all the proper steps knowing the history of this horse and it’s bucking. What I think the break through came from was the fact you sat quietly and knew not to dismount yet. This made the horse realize that even though he had a blow out of cloister phobia the fact he lived through it with a rider changed his demeanour. You didn’t discipline what I think the horse was thinking this outcome was coming but you remained calm and quiet. A true horseman! But this goes to show even a well prepared horse can change in a split second.

Some horses are very good at hiding their concerns. Well done for sticking it through!

I'm not a horseman, but to me, there was no mistake where at the end of a very patient, careful, and thoughtful process to determine if the horse is ready to ride, and the horse is demonstrating he may be ready, it turns out he needs a little more work. The only way to test if he is really ready is by riding him.

He is a true pro at handling horses and he shows it by helping understand the horse and NOT making it about what a person wants ...

Sometimes you just gotta say, "Oops!" Thank you for being big enough to do it, Ryan. Much appreciated.

Woah! That was a surprise! Good job handling the situation Ryan!

Ryan, Buster Welch said " I know I can train the next one better." Blessed to have 60 years of horses in my life and I still am excited to learn new ways to help my horse. Glad you weathered that storm🤤!!! Till you have sat on a horse that feels like a stick of dynamite waiting to blow, you are lucky, when your boots hit the ground. Stepping off is dicey for sure. Take care from a fellow Wisconsinite, live now in Missouri Susan

Love seeing a trainer like you that doesn’t try and replicate bad behaviours, doing things over and over when there’s nothing new to learn, and can admit their mistakes. Also saying “I’m in a bit of a pickle” when a horse is actively trying to put you on the ground is both hilarious and a wonderful calm way of teaching the horse and yourself. Great video!

Thank you, Ryan for your honesty. You're reaction to immediately bring his head around to take control was amazing!!

The editing for this was amazing the wind up to the "oops" moment was perfect 🤣