How to Film and Upload Horse Videos

Distance Horse Learning Tips

Would like to participate in an Alternative Horsemanship™ with Samantha Harvey Remote Horse Coach horse video assessment, evaluation, and instruction session, but are unfamiliar with how to film and "upload" a video?

You can easily film yourself using your phone, either held by using a tripod or have a friend film you. Please be sure to wear light-colored clothing, and that the sun or light source is behind you when filming. Please stay no more than 100 feet or 30 meters away from the video source.

Many students prefer "piecing together' several video clips for the 15-20 minute film length. I suggest using the SUPER easy and FREE video editor YouCut (get the Android version HERE or the iOS version HERE).

Once you've edited (be sure to turn the video sound off before saving the final version,) when you click the Save option, be sure to use at least Medium quality and 1080 x1080 version or better. When the app is finished saving your video, you'll immediately have the option to upload it to your YouTube channel.

If you need help on how to create a YouTube account:

1.) For instructions on creating an account click HERE.

2.) Upload a single 20-minute video or several short video clips with a total of 15-20 minutes of viewing time.

3.) After uploading your video, follow these steps to make it an unlisted YouTube video:

Log in to your YouTube account and click on the camera icon in the top right corner.

Select “Upload video” and choose the video file you want to upload.

Once the video has finished uploading, click on the “Visibility” dropdown menu.

Select “Unlisted” from the options.

Click on “Save” to save your changes.

4.) Sign up for a Video Consultation session with me - New students HERE ( We schedule a time for the consult and you'll receive call-in instructions.) If you have already had a consult, use this LINK to directly sign up.

5.) I will review your video prior to our scheduled call.

6.) During our session, we will both watch the video (often pausing) WHILE I'm offering insight and instruction- that way you can see what I'm referring to as I'm teaching.

7.) You receive a link for the downloadable recording of the phone consult to review anytime you like!

Don't be intimidated, I've had many non-technological savvy folks surprised by how easy it was, AND how much more they learned during the horse coaching session without the "distraction" of riding. This allowed them to focus on raising their awareness and a better understanding of equine instruction.