Having zero clue what I was doing, I successfully gun trained my two horses, one of them being an unbroke colt at the time. I started out shooting a small capgun (the kind you get in a toy store), around them when loose in the pasture. For each shot they got a small piece of carrot. I then fired the big cap n ball colt army and gave more carrots. After that I took them into the fenced arena one at a time, and repeated the process. Within two hours from the first introduction to the small capgun, i was able to shoot the army colt while holding them with a short leadrope. And from there on progressing from shooting from their backs required no extra work. I think treats are quite handy for this kind of training.
@PsychicIsaacs
4 жыл бұрын
British Cavalry would get the horse accustomed to a flapping cloth, have the flapping cloth or flag blowing in the wind in its small field. Then when it was good with that, stand the horse in its field or arena or whatever have one person hold its halter and the other person stand off at a distance, giving a single clap with their hands. This should be done multiple times, all around the horse gradually getting closer. When you are able to clap your hands right next to the horse, get a set of wooden clappers and repeat the process. Then set off firecrackers or fire a cap gun or starter's pistol, same process, first quite a distance away, then closer rewarding and comforting the horse when it doesn't flinch. Finally, the .45 or whatever, same process, finally, cannons or charges of dynamite etc. The British Cavalry were world renowned for the quality of their cavalry training, and to this day, this is how they (literally) bombprooof their horses. The advantage of the British Cavalry method is that you don't need another (already bombproofed) horse to be there, although of course, it helps if there is one available!
@alunderwood5903
3 жыл бұрын
After you get close, after the last shot, let the horses smell the weapon and immediately give them a reward (treat or pet). The association of noise, smell and rewards is a winning combo.
@wimsele
4 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting and insightful. Thank you for the time and energy you all put into the research and keeping history alive through these videos.
@snowman374th
3 жыл бұрын
I need to get me a horse for the civil war coming.. Can't be an outlaw on a gas eater.
@cornpopwasabaddude4188
8 ай бұрын
Agreed
@walterarchibald7959
Жыл бұрын
You are using a new model Colt Army with (I assume) smokeless powder. Would the results be the same with an 1860 Army black powder?
@11thovc
Жыл бұрын
Walter, we have duplicated great results with any firearm we use. The key is to use experienced horses next to newer ones. Thanks for watching!
@Stefan-X24
4 жыл бұрын
I was conscripted into the SADF in the early '90s and managed to wiggle my way into the equestrian unit. We still had an equestrian unit until early 2000's. In fact, they were used for combat during the Bush war (Angola and Namibia). These videos brings back so many memories...
@johnsmith-ht3sy
2 ай бұрын
Berede.
@johnsmith-ht3sy
2 ай бұрын
Check out the Rhodesian Grey Scouts.
@pedrolopez8057
4 жыл бұрын
a sugar cube or two could speed up the process.
4 жыл бұрын
My father was in the 7th Cavalry prior to WW2. -- he was the finest horseman I ever knew
@danielbishop1164
Жыл бұрын
Yes make the poor horses 3/4 % deaf. Where's the carbine. 🤬🤔😢🥺🥴
@Caliekat15
4 жыл бұрын
Poor horse! You know, at least you learned. Thank you for saying that 😊 and adjusting your desensitizing training Edit: That's a pretty little mare you have, beautiful and brave.
@bouffant-girl
Жыл бұрын
The horses are not loving those gunshots. I don't exactly blame them. I am not a big fan of gunfire either.
@gilesbills6214
4 жыл бұрын
😂 I’m sorry “One if the most important ASPECTS” 😂 I’m crying
@jackblack3826
Жыл бұрын
Morgan horse totally Vermont cav.
@brotharobmusic
4 жыл бұрын
That's a Beautiful horse!
@VigilantErik
2 жыл бұрын
How long on average does it take to train a green horse to a gunwise horse that doesn't react to gunfire over its head?
@11thovc
2 жыл бұрын
Erik, it depends on what you mean by “react”. Most horses will always have some reaction. However, if you do it in the prescribed manner, 80% of horses will be controllable within a day or two of training. The key is doing it around multiple seasoned horses.
@anulfadventures
Жыл бұрын
Some years ago I was with a new reenactor group at a new event. It was only then that we realized that none of the horses except one were gun trained. As a test we had the Oppforce fire just caps as we rode forward. The result was that the troop became dismounted skirmishers for the event. The next year with a different group of horses we found that using the natural herd instinct we could keep the horses moving and under control as we galloped past the gunfire.
@kinghtbunny
11 ай бұрын
Where is part two?
@jasonfennell1114
2 жыл бұрын
That’s deep. How a horse back then would expect the enemy to caress them when they got within 50 meters- but then
@alunderwood5903
3 жыл бұрын
I always found that when you closer that 10 ft, get on and the final shots on the horse. If they trust you they will do better.
@VR-jq5uz
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Poinsett’s certainly does have more TTP’s than the manual I was using by Gen. Cooke.
@spit-n-shoot3511
4 жыл бұрын
Hearing so bad i could never understand the word Poinsett . Would you mind telling me how to find this book and the name of it ? All the books I have looked at for sale seem to have everything about the Calvary and I am just interested in the horse training and care .
@VR-jq5uz
4 жыл бұрын
SPIT-N-SHOOT manuals about horse training and care are pretty thin for that time period. That was just something that people knew. “Nolan’s System for Training Cavalry Horses” is an interesting read. Congdon’s Cavalry Compendium has some info. The US Army Cavalry manuals from the beginning of the 1900’s have a lot more information you are looking for.
@spit-n-shoot3511
4 жыл бұрын
@@VR-jq5uz Thanks !!!
@PsychicIsaacs
4 жыл бұрын
@@spit-n-shoot3511 Dennis Magner, The Classic Encyclopedia of the Horse, ISBN 0-517-32168-8. First published 1887, 1893, 1895 by Werner and Co., Chicago. The publication date is a bit later than the Civil War, but Magner was training horses in America during the Civil War, using the methods described in this book. Original title of the book was "The Standard Horse Book".
@spit-n-shoot3511
4 жыл бұрын
@@PsychicIsaacs Thanks !
@robhartley9676
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this - very good horses !
@davidtong2776
4 жыл бұрын
so pretty
@chrisbagley4540
4 жыл бұрын
well done!!!!
@250sabre
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@jason60chev
4 жыл бұрын
Has a vet been consulted by y'all or others, recenlty or in the past, as to how the gun fire affects the horse's hearing?
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