I think there’s nothing better than watching the main man absolutely attack a round of cross country at international level at 20! He looks freaking amazing , and his condition is 👌 he’s a real credit to your horsecare and you both look so in sync. Absolutely amazing, such a stunning boy, the real black beauty! Well done, love watching you guys enjoying yourselves 🎉
Another brilliant video Zeb truly is a superstar and a massive credit to yourself x I must say your mum is looking really well she's a real pretty lady. Love to you all ❤
Zeb was on top form in all three phases!!! I loved you dressage test! And listening to the lovely man complimenting you and Zeb ❤. Zeb is a true credit to team Harrison and how he is looked after like the king he is 😍😁
You should be so proud not only of your riding ability but especially your horse management skills 😊 A wonderful commentary for you and so pleased you had a top 12 finish. Congratulations Ashley! Zeb deserves a mention too for his enthusiasm for competing at international level. What a star! x
He does look genuinely SO happy to still be doing his job! You should be so proud of not only everything you've accomplished in terms of ribbons with him, but debatably MORE proud to still have him competing at this level at the age of 20! Like a fine wine :)
I am so pleased to watch 20YO horse to enjoy life and eventing like Zebedee. Amazing, and kuddos to Ashley and family to take such a good care of him, so he can enjoy it! Amazing! 😊
Twenty is the new twelve! What a fantastic result. I always wonder how tall Ashley is. The fences look massive when she stands beside them while walking the course, but then when Ashley and Zeb jump round it looks so incredibly effortless.
Congratulations! Zeb is so beautiful, and you are a great team. His thought balloons are so, so funny. I was laughing out loud 🤣 Really enjoyed this video. ❤️ from Michigan, USA
I only ever had Arabians in a smallish situation, but I know what it takes to keep an older horse happy and healthy and interested, and you have got it going on! You guys have so much fun! What a gift you have and are giving. ❤️My oldest passed on at 37, and even with her toothlessness and the hard work it took to keep her healthy, I gave thanks and could see her funny, young spirited self.
Ashley, I don't know how tall you are, but when you stand close to the XC fences, they look daunting in size! Then you ride the course and make them appear inconsequential. Congratulations to you and Zeb!
Zebedee knows more than most human beings. It is absolutely gratifying to see how he attacks his job. Although it was hot, I think that the scoring in the dressage was a little low for what he did. I miss the days when an eventer’s dressage score was not weighted as heavily as it is now, but that’s the way the modern sport is. If it were up to me, I would reward the older road warriors like Zeb and change it back to having less of a determinative outcome. Nowadays, if you get a top dressage score, you can get away with making too many jumping mistakes. Eventing should be focused on jumping. That is my humble opinion. But I am so glad you got this wonderful outing with your heart horse. He is indeed a legend. I think both of you so much for taking us along on this ride. Very very enjoyable.
Well done and week deserved, keeping a 20y old TB this fit and enjoying his work this much still. That's true horsemanship ❤❤ The dressage test was one of the best I've seen with him, the trot improved even through the test. Very well done!
So buzzed to watch this. Zeb is my favourite horse on RUclips. He's a credit to you. I can only hope that my horse has this much enthusiasm when he's twenty. Edited to add that I did an immediate re-watch of the show jumping. That was epic!!! I've just watched the cross country. I am going to do a re-watch of that too. I am so happy that I could cry. Can't even begin to imagine how you felt. So epic, so awesome, so wonderful!!!
Well done Ashley! You and Zeb were flying out there!! He's so happy galloping during the xcountry! You would never know his age by his gallop!!! Thank you!!!❤❤🎉🎉❤
Absolutely love your mum, she is looking so well and so beautiful. Hugs to her being the videographer. Congratulations on a good result, I thought the dressage judging was V harsh as Harry would say ;-)
Zeb and you knocked it out of the park. Also I love that the commentator mentioned his age and how amazing that he was competing at this level. There was truly admiration in his voice. It’s a testament to how good you are at keeping everyone fit and healthy. I bond with ya Zeb! They think I’m too old to too! Never underestimate the power of wisdom!
Yay! Always great to see you, Ashley! JV And...... I love Zeb more every time I see him!!! On the show jumping course -- his lovely, long (!!!) neck just frames him so beautifully! Best regards to all. .... And ...... ! congratulations on that wonderful placing. Love it when you show us the ribbons!! JV
Ashley WOW, this Vlog was a joy to watch. First congratulations on your result, personally I think your dressage was harshly scored but that's just my opinion, with the excellent clear round in showjumping and the smashing of the XC, you and Zeb deserved high placing imo. The commentator summed it up very well, Zeb looked fab for a 20 yr old, he just does not look it, at all, loves his job, and excelled, as the commentator said down to management, and Zeb is so well look after, you get the reward of that. I was so touched by your mum, and yes I too shed a tear when you were clear in the show jumping. A fantastic epic few days for you and the main man, absolutely loved sharing your days out. You and Zeb are a powerful combination, and it is lovely to watch. xxxx
"Wealth of experience" 😊 commentators comments were so nice 🥰❤️ had my fingers crossed throughout SJ ... Dressage, I've watched him go from disaster to WOW Zeb!! I'm not qualified at all really but I only saw 3 small bobbles, absolutely brilliant!! 👏😁🥰🥰
Good result! It’s a lovely event and well set up. Well ridden all phases, pleasure to watch. I there on Saturday and Sunday and it was really warm. Hats off to the riders and support teams keeping the horses well in the hot weather.
I thought your dressage score was a joke, he was clearly relaxed & on aids & I'll be loving to see how those judges are doing with their "forward propulsion" in hot weather when they are 60 years old! Zeb was amazing for a young horse, let alone a senior AND a senior thoroughbred! You get a LOT of the credit for that, you are so careful about your horses, diligent w/ everything that has to do with their health & well-being (I'm sure Zeb disagrees: "If you REALLY cared about me we'd do XC 3 times & bag the dressage & show ring!"). As a result, you get this amazing, experienced, healthy boy tearing up the FEI courses at the age of 20. You should be very proud of him, of yourself, & your supportive family!
He’s an absolute stunner, looks the picture of health, that gleaming coat of his - he’s just radiating health and fitness. Love watching him in action, you can tell he really loves his XC!
Absolutely amazing you two. My thoroughbred, Fable, just turned 20 this year. It’s funny because I was never a fan of thoroughbreds. My first, Arnold, was a near death rescue. I was the Vet Tech who was working when we got the call. He was a 1 on the health scale, he was literally skin and bones. His feet had huge chunks of hoof missing. His entire top line was a giant scab of rain rot. He had no shelter and was all alone in an isolated field with no one to check on him while his owner spent the winter in Florida with his other horses, playing polo. It was a fluke that a neighboring farm happened to move their horses into a field where they saw Arnold. We had a rare moose sighting in the area. When they saw this huge animal in the distance, they couldn’t quite tell what it was, but he looked more like a moose than a horse. They called the authorities and we went out to evaluate the situation. In all of the years I was a Veterinary Technician, I have never seen such a starved animal. I approached him sideways not to frighten him then just gently began to touch him. He was so tense, you could practically see sparks flying off of him. After I got the halter and lead on him, I started to massage him. I started at his poll and worked down both sides of his neck. Halfway down he let out a huge sigh and relaxed. I brought him up to the gate and we did the evaluation. My boss felt it best to euthanize him, but one look at my face and he knew I was determined to save him. I agreed we’d go week to week and if he hadn’t improved, we’d euthanize him. I had a lot of negative experiences with thoroughbreds in our practice. All of my friends had them and I found them too temperamental for me. I’d stick to my quiet and steady Appys, paints and quarter horses… until Arnold came into my life. He was over 16 hands and a solid chestnut. When his coat came back in, he shined like a new penny. I had to have our farrier build him composite hoof, pads to protect his 28:01 soles, shoes and give him on hoof supplement. He got shod every 4 weeks and when all of the composite finally grew out, I could go to 6 weeks. After researching he past, it turned out he had been severely physically abused as well as nearly starved to death. He was terrified of men, but as long as I was present , he was fine. Even the Vet I worked with, wasn’t able to go near him, unless I was there too. It took a year before he could be handled without me being present. He became a fabulous horse. He would try anything I asked him to do. He wasn’t a jumper, but he enjoyed dressage. He loved trail riding except when a pheasant or rabbit jumped out of the hay fields we rode around. We were partners for 17 years. He gave me a totally different view of thoroughbreds. I rescued my current thoroughbred, Fable, as a 3 year old. There was another one with him who reminds me of Zeb. He was 16.3 and also jet black. Fable was in the same pen and he was so cute and friendly, I took both of them. They were both headed for slaughter, but someone gave their trainer my name and he contacted me. Now I’ve had 3 thoroughbreds and I regret that I gave them so little notice. I really love riding big horses. Their gaits are so big and comfortable. Fable was only a 3 year old and 15 hands. I expected him to grow a little more, but he didn’t grow any taller. Of course, I’m almost 70 so not needing a mounting block is an advantage. If I was younger, I’d still be doing hunter paces and cross country, but I’m very happy to live vicariously through you and Zeb. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Please give your beautiful, big boy some carrots for me. ❤
Your story touches my heart in a personal way. I also got a thoroughbred in need of rescuing, although he was not as in as bad shape as Arnold. But he was scared and flighty and not trusting. I ended up having him for 12 years until he broke his pastern bone, and a pasture accident, and had to be put down. It was the saddest day of my life. In the end, he would take either canter lead from a dead stop on a completely loose rein. He was so seat-trained. And he was always friendly and in my pocket, just like a dog or cat would be. People, if you find a thoroughbred that needs love, they will return it to you and do their best for you. Don’t be scared off by the fact that thoroughbreds are reputed to be are “crazy.” The vast, vast majority of them are not. I would give my life savings to have just one extra hour with him, right now.
@@fleetskipper1810 it was so nice to hear about your horse. I’ve had them in my life since a neighbor passed their outgrown pony to me when their daughter (Mary) got a beautiful paint mare. Rebel, my (large) pony, was the center of my life and because he was almost 14 hands, I didn’t outgrow him. Today, people would have thought he was a Gypsy Vanner. Back then, however, people teased me about my bay, tobiano pinto being a miniature Clydesdale. I was up against thoroughbreds in the jumping classes and Rebel flew over fences. We usually jumped clear rounds and in the top 3 in most classes. He loved jumping so much that he’d go over our jumps in the pasture. When Mary went to college, she asked me ride Flicka. When I did, Rebel did NOT like being left behind. He’d jump the out over the huge rock wall around our pasture and run after me. I ended up ponying afterwards. He didn’t like being retired at 30 years old! My first rescue was my first horse. He was a dappled gray and almost as bad as Arnold. He was being ridden at this horrible hack barn. All of the horses were in bad shape. This guy just paid the fines every month rather than feed his horses. The owner told us to take him for a month. If he survived, we’d pay him. If he died, he’d come carted him away for free. We changed his name from Danny to Mission. Caring for him was why I became a Vet Tech. It took a long time to get his weight up, but he was Pegasus under all of the dirt. He LOVED to jump! I can’t remember a single time he refused to! When my 4-H club would ride to a big estate that belonged to one of the Governors of our state, he would allow us to use his cross country course. The only thing he asked was that we dressed neatly and didn’t ride in jeans. We didn’t have to wear all of our show clothes, but helmets and britches were a plus… no jeans or inappropriate shoes. All of my horses were rescues after Mission were from at best neglect and at worst was Arnold. I didn’t make a lot of money in our practice, but we were the best paid Vet Techs in the area. On top of that, we had free Vet care which was a HUGE benefit. I’d always tell myself that this horse would go to a home after they were healthy, but after all of that work, I couldn’t part with any. I don’t want my animals to outlive me, so Fable will be my last horse. He’s truly a great boy. He has a personality more like my quarter horses, paints and Appys. He’s so small compared to my other horses. This really makes me laugh because his papers show he has a lot of famous thoroughbreds in his bloodline. How did this little horse come out of that ancestry? Horses are my physical and mental therapy. I can’t imagine life without them. I understand your pain completely. Arnold was my heart horse. I’ve loved all of mine, but bringing him into my life was worth every penny. Now I’m retired and have to watch my pennies. Plus, my health is declining. I don’t want any of my animals to be neglected because I can’t care for them. If you’re ever in NY, you’re welcome to come and get a horse fix with Fable. 😊 I
@@patriciaflood8874 Thank you for your kind comment! Like you, I am older now, 70 to be exact, and would not want any of my animals to outlive me. I could tell books’ worth of stories about my thoroughbred. His Jockey Club name was Satin Swan. He raced in claiming races for four years before I got him. His paternal grandsire was Northern Dancer, and I was warned many times that Northern Dancer-bred TBs did not have a good temperament. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but it certainly did not apply to him. I trusted him to rear my young daughter and give her good values, and he did just that. She learned selflessness, bravery, and that when you commit to an animal, you take care of them every day, no matter what the weather is like or how you feel. She’s grown into adult that I am proud of who I also like. I give Satin all the credit for that.
Super star 🌟 indeed 👏👏👏 Zeb throughly enjoyed himself… looking good feeling good. Top tier work there and made every stride look fun and easy. Well done congratulations 🍾
His condition looks the best I've seen. A good amount of flesh & muscle on him right now. In the past he's looked a little thinner than now. Whatever you're doing, it's working .
Huge congratulations Ash & Zeb. I was willing you both round. What a fantastic horse he is and as the commentary said a 20 year horse with great management. Way to go Zeb. xx
Ashley Zeb is absolutely amazing for his age. It’s all down to your management of him which you should be very PROUD and also your parents wonderful support x
Congratulations 🎉🎉. This was so exciting to watch!!! Zeb is seriously a legend and the announcers said it all! You two were rock stars! Almost brought me to tears😁❤️
Congratulations Ashley and Zeb 🎉 Ashley you are a class rider and Zeb is a talented horse that loves his job 🤩 - just fabulous to watch. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey 😊
Zeb is such a legend Ash…..!!! His experience is such an advantage on these tricky courses and he obviously still loves his work !! Super well done to both of you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻💯🥰♥️
What a wonderful horse he is…. And the condition he is in is awesome! He looks in his absolute prime. Well done Ashley, he’s a total credit to you and my favourite eventer to watch.
Just WOW! Okay we know Zeb does not like dressage even a little but he did well indeed. The show jumping was grand, he is so efficient over the fences he is a lot faster than you'd think, just flows along. Cross country they really were impressed at how much Zeb clearly was having a grand time out there and yes he did look like "Go round again? Can we? Please?" despite the heat. See ya next vlog....
I never comment but I always watch! Thank you for always giving us these vlogs - I watch every single one and seeing Zeb still so active and fit at 20 is awesome!
I forgot to comment so I'm doing it now! Absolutely brilliant boy, he just loves his jumping and is so genuine. He looked stunning and at age 20 he is a credit to you, he is a testament to how well you look after your horses, in no way physically or mentally does he look like a 20 year old! ❤❤
Congratulations on doing so wonderful in this event. His running so well in this event is a testament on how well you pay attention to his health and welfare. Well done. BTW I feel you were robbed on your dressage score...he deserved a better score. :)
That beautiful boy of yours Doesn’t look 20 that’s for sure Ashley, he’s shining like a diamond, what an absolute gem Zeb Is , you should be so absolutely proud of that proper chap ❤️
I think there’s nothing better than watching the main man absolutely attack a round of cross country at international level at 20! He looks freaking amazing , and his condition is 👌 he’s a real credit to your horsecare and you both look so in sync. Absolutely amazing, such a stunning boy, the real black beauty! Well done, love watching you guys enjoying yourselves 🎉
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Another brilliant video Zeb truly is a superstar and a massive credit to yourself x I must say your mum is looking really well she's a real pretty lady. Love to you all ❤
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love the vibe with you and your Mum.. so relaxed and gentle.. and you got such a great result, love it when your mum is in your vlogs..
Me too Tess! xx
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Zeb was on top form in all three phases!!! I loved you dressage test! And listening to the lovely man complimenting you and Zeb ❤. Zeb is a true credit to team Harrison and how he is looked after like the king he is 😍😁
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Well done Ashley and Zebedee. 🎉 I thought he was fantastic on the cross country, and the man doing the commentary couldn't praise him enough. 🐴👏 😊
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Well done zeb, what a good boy. Well ridden Ashley 2 super clears and well done Mum... looking great... so much to celebrate!!!
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That dog is living her best life! Love that you bring her everywhere you go! She gets to run around freely! ❤❤
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You should be so proud not only of your riding ability but especially your horse management skills 😊 A wonderful commentary for you and so pleased you had a top 12 finish. Congratulations Ashley! Zeb deserves a mention too for his enthusiasm for competing at international level. What a star! x
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He does look genuinely SO happy to still be doing his job! You should be so proud of not only everything you've accomplished in terms of ribbons with him, but debatably MORE proud to still have him competing at this level at the age of 20! Like a fine wine :)
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I am so pleased to watch 20YO horse to enjoy life and eventing like Zebedee. Amazing, and kuddos to Ashley and family to take such a good care of him, so he can enjoy it! Amazing! 😊
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All I can say about this show is “decent”. 😆😆 But seriously, what a legend. And not just him, great riding from you, Ashley.
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Twenty is the new twelve! What a fantastic result. I always wonder how tall Ashley is. The fences look massive when she stands beside them while walking the course, but then when Ashley and Zeb jump round it looks so incredibly effortless.
I’m only 5ft 3”😊
Oh my word, you both look absolutely fantastic. Zeb is looking superb and picture perfect ❤ My fave team!!
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Well done just shows there is life in us old boys yet😂 Talking of old boys, I noticed how smoothly and well it went without Harry lol
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Great job Ashley and Zebedee!! Smashed it from start to finish! He is looking great, and appeared to absolutely love the XC, as always! ❤
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Congratulations! Zeb is so beautiful, and you are a great team. His thought balloons are so, so funny. I was laughing out loud 🤣 Really enjoyed this video. ❤️ from Michigan, USA
So glad you enjoyed it 😊
I only ever had Arabians in a smallish situation, but I know what it takes to keep an older horse happy and healthy and interested, and you have got it going on! You guys have so much fun! What a gift you have and are giving. ❤️My oldest passed on at 37, and even with her toothlessness and the hard work it took to keep her healthy, I gave thanks and could see her funny, young spirited self.
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Ashley, I don't know how tall you are, but when you stand close to the XC fences, they look daunting in size! Then you ride the course and make them appear inconsequential. Congratulations to you and Zeb!
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Zebedee knows more than most human beings. It is absolutely gratifying to see how he attacks his job.
Although it was hot, I think that the scoring in the dressage was a little low for what he did. I miss the days when an eventer’s dressage score was not weighted as heavily as it is now, but that’s the way the modern sport is.
If it were up to me, I would reward the older road warriors like Zeb and change it back to having less of a determinative outcome. Nowadays, if you get a top dressage score, you can get away with making too many jumping mistakes. Eventing should be focused on jumping.
That is my humble opinion. But I am so glad you got this wonderful outing with your heart horse. He is indeed a legend.
I think both of you so much for taking us along on this ride. Very very enjoyable.
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Zeb’s gallop is a beautiful thing to watch.
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At the showjumping, I was actually yelling “go Zebedee!!!!” And I was holding my breath over each jump, most thrilling video!!
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When the commentary was going I did have a tear !!! Well Done the both of you !!! Amazing !!! 🤩🤩
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Well done and week deserved, keeping a 20y old TB this fit and enjoying his work this much still. That's true horsemanship ❤❤ The dressage test was one of the best I've seen with him, the trot improved even through the test. Very well done!
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What an awesome event! Zeb looked so relaxed in the dressage, he was wonderful. And a superstar jumping as usual. He really is a special horse. 😍😍😍
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So buzzed to watch this. Zeb is my favourite horse on RUclips. He's a credit to you. I can only hope that my horse has this much enthusiasm when he's twenty.
Edited to add that I did an immediate re-watch of the show jumping. That was epic!!! I've just watched the cross country. I am going to do a re-watch of that too. I am so happy that I could cry. Can't even begin to imagine how you felt. So epic, so awesome, so wonderful!!!
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Well done Ashley! You and Zeb were flying out there!! He's so happy galloping during the xcountry! You would never know his age by his gallop!!! Thank you!!!❤❤🎉🎉❤
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Zeb is so beautiful, a real superstar...a million hearts for him...and I noticed the commentator say it comes with management, great job Ashley ❤
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Once again Zeb shows us why he is the main man! What a boss! Well done to you both!
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Absolutely love your mum, she is looking so well and so beautiful. Hugs to her being the videographer. Congratulations on a good result, I thought the dressage judging was V harsh as Harry would say ;-)
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Bloody fantastic. And that XCountry commentary was so complimentary of you and Zeb, it must have made you so proud ❤
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Zeb and you knocked it out of the park. Also I love that the commentator mentioned his age and how amazing that he was competing at this level. There was truly admiration in his voice. It’s a testament to how good you are at keeping everyone fit and healthy. I bond with ya Zeb! They think I’m too old to too! Never underestimate the power of wisdom!
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Fantastic rounds and such a beautiful dressage!! Well done! xxx
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His gallop in the xcountry is a joy to see. Just beautiful. Well done both 🎉
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An amazing effort Zeb! Rockstar! You should be chuffed Ashley. And the announcers were impressed.
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Yay! Always great to see you, Ashley! JV And...... I love Zeb more every time I see him!!! On the show jumping course -- his lovely, long (!!!) neck just frames him so beautifully! Best regards to all. .... And ...... ! congratulations on that wonderful placing. Love it when you show us the ribbons!! JV
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Zeb is amazing, what a joy to see him flying around the XC
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Cracking Riding as usual and what a Legend Zebedee is ❤ that wasnt an easy X Country so big 👏👏👏👏❤
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Awesome Ash. Zebedee is a wonderful lovely horse. I always enjoy watching you both, especially his favourite, XC. 😊
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Fantastic job Ashley and Zeb! He looked awesome, and I covers of said. I totally agree. The commentary was lovely on the cross country.❤🎉
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Ashley WOW, this Vlog was a joy to watch. First congratulations on your result, personally I think your dressage was harshly scored but that's just my opinion, with the excellent clear round in showjumping and the smashing of the XC, you and Zeb deserved high placing imo. The commentator summed it up very well, Zeb looked fab for a 20 yr old, he just does not look it, at all, loves his job, and excelled, as the commentator said down to management, and Zeb is so well look after, you get the reward of that. I was so touched by your mum, and yes I too shed a tear when you were clear in the show jumping. A fantastic epic few days for you and the main man, absolutely loved sharing your days out. You and Zeb are a powerful combination, and it is lovely to watch. xxxx
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Aww well done Ashley and Zebedee, he does amazing for his age, what a horse, tfs x Julie
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Well done Zeb & Ashley - he's amazing! 🎉👏😘☺️ xOx
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Loved that vlog! Brilliant editing and your mum did an awesome job being videographer. Congratulations on on another great result too :)
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"Wealth of experience" 😊 commentators comments were so nice 🥰❤️ had my fingers crossed throughout SJ ... Dressage, I've watched him go from disaster to WOW Zeb!! I'm not qualified at all really but I only saw 3 small bobbles, absolutely brilliant!! 👏😁🥰🥰
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🎉🎉 Zeb! Love to see the dream team out again!
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He is a beautiful horse!!! ❤ TB power!!!
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So loved the beginning with Zeb resting in the grass❤️❤️
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That high head carriage just makes Zeb look so much smarter than the other horses. Best looking horse I recon.😘
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I absolutly adore this horse!!! He's a true gem!!! ❤❤❤ As they said on the commentry: -It's all down to management!!!
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Zeb is looking amazing for 20! 😂🎉 He really looks like he knows how to do his job and really enjoys it! ❤
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Good result! It’s a lovely event and well set up. Well ridden all phases, pleasure to watch.
I there on Saturday and Sunday and it was really warm. Hats off to the riders and support teams keeping the horses well in the hot weather.
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Lovely Zeb Awesome Vlog Ashley good result all round
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Cannot believe he is 20 yrs old and giving the younger horses a run for their money. You both did an amazing job and looked amazing. Xx
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Magnificent K! So proud of you both . Lots of inspiration for my 18 yr old TB ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I thought your dressage score was a joke, he was clearly relaxed & on aids & I'll be loving to see how those judges are doing with their "forward propulsion" in hot weather when they are 60 years old! Zeb was amazing for a young horse, let alone a senior AND a senior thoroughbred! You get a LOT of the credit for that, you are so careful about your horses, diligent w/ everything that has to do with their health & well-being (I'm sure Zeb disagrees: "If you REALLY cared about me we'd do XC 3 times & bag the dressage & show ring!"). As a result, you get this amazing, experienced, healthy boy tearing up the FEI courses at the age of 20. You should be very proud of him, of yourself, & your supportive family!
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Well done!! So lovely to watch you both. Zeb looks so happy on XC!
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Well done to you both. I love watching you and your horses. x
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He’s an absolute stunner, looks the picture of health, that gleaming coat of his - he’s just radiating health and fitness. Love watching him in action, you can tell he really loves his XC!
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Wow! Well done both of you! He's the best boy!🐎
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Absolutely amazing you two. My thoroughbred, Fable, just turned 20 this year. It’s funny because I was never a fan of thoroughbreds. My first, Arnold, was a near death rescue. I was the Vet Tech who was working when we got the call.
He was a 1 on the health scale, he was literally skin and bones. His feet had huge chunks of hoof missing. His entire top line was a giant scab of rain rot. He had no shelter and was all alone in an isolated field with no one to check on him while his owner spent the winter in Florida with his other horses, playing polo.
It was a fluke that a neighboring farm happened to move their horses into a field where they saw Arnold. We had a rare moose sighting in the area. When they saw this huge animal in the distance, they couldn’t quite tell what it was, but he looked more like a moose than a horse. They called the authorities and we went out to evaluate the situation.
In all of the years I was a Veterinary Technician, I have never seen such a starved animal. I approached him sideways not to frighten him then just gently began to touch him. He was so tense, you could practically see sparks flying off of him.
After I got the halter and lead on him, I started to massage him. I started at his poll and worked down both sides of his neck. Halfway down he let out a huge sigh and relaxed.
I brought him up to the gate and we did the evaluation. My boss felt it best to euthanize him, but one look at my face and he knew I was determined to save him. I agreed we’d go week to week and if he hadn’t improved, we’d euthanize him.
I had a lot of negative experiences with thoroughbreds in our practice. All of my friends had them and I found them too temperamental for me. I’d stick to my quiet and steady Appys, paints and quarter horses… until Arnold came into my life.
He was over 16 hands and a solid chestnut. When his coat came back in, he shined like a new penny. I had to have our farrier build him composite hoof, pads to protect his 28:01 soles, shoes and give him on hoof supplement. He got shod every 4 weeks and when all of the composite finally grew out, I could go to 6 weeks.
After researching he past, it turned out he had been severely physically abused as well as nearly starved to death. He was terrified of men, but as long as I was present , he was fine. Even the Vet I worked with, wasn’t able to go near him, unless I was there too. It took a year before he could be handled without me being present.
He became a fabulous horse. He would try anything I asked him to do. He wasn’t a jumper, but he enjoyed dressage. He loved trail riding except when a pheasant or rabbit jumped out of the hay fields we rode around. We were partners for 17 years. He gave me a totally different view of thoroughbreds.
I rescued my current thoroughbred, Fable, as a 3 year old. There was another one with him who reminds me of Zeb. He was 16.3 and also jet black.
Fable was in the same pen and he was so cute and friendly, I took both of them. They were both headed for slaughter, but someone gave their trainer my name and he contacted me.
Now I’ve had 3 thoroughbreds and I regret that I gave them so little notice. I really love riding big horses. Their gaits are so big and comfortable. Fable was only a 3 year old and 15 hands. I expected him to grow a little more, but he didn’t grow any taller. Of course, I’m almost 70 so not needing a mounting block is an advantage.
If I was younger, I’d still be doing hunter paces and cross country, but I’m very happy to live vicariously through you and Zeb. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Please give your beautiful, big boy some carrots for me. ❤
Your story touches my heart in a personal way.
I also got a thoroughbred in need of rescuing, although he was not as in as bad shape as Arnold. But he was scared and flighty and not trusting. I ended up having him for 12 years until he broke his pastern bone, and a pasture accident, and had to be put down. It was the saddest day of my life.
In the end, he would take either canter lead from a dead stop on a completely loose rein. He was so seat-trained. And he was always friendly and in my pocket, just like a dog or cat would be.
People, if you find a thoroughbred that needs love, they will return it to you and do their best for you. Don’t be scared off by the fact that thoroughbreds are reputed to be are “crazy.” The vast, vast majority of them are not.
I would give my life savings to have just one extra hour with him, right now.
@@fleetskipper1810 it was so nice to hear about your horse. I’ve had them in my life since a neighbor passed their outgrown pony to me when their daughter (Mary) got a beautiful paint mare. Rebel, my (large) pony, was the center of my life and because he was almost 14 hands, I didn’t outgrow him. Today, people would have thought he was a Gypsy Vanner. Back then, however, people teased me about my bay, tobiano pinto being a miniature Clydesdale. I was up against thoroughbreds in the jumping classes and Rebel flew over fences. We usually jumped clear rounds and in the top 3 in most classes. He loved jumping so much that he’d go over our jumps in the pasture. When Mary went to college, she asked me ride Flicka. When I did, Rebel did NOT like being left behind. He’d jump the out over the huge rock wall around our pasture and run after me. I ended up ponying afterwards. He didn’t like being retired at 30 years old!
My first rescue was my first horse. He was a dappled gray and almost as bad as Arnold. He was being ridden at this horrible hack barn. All of the horses were in bad shape. This guy just paid the fines every month rather than feed his horses. The owner told us to take him for a month. If he survived, we’d pay him. If he died, he’d come carted him away for free.
We changed his name from Danny to Mission. Caring for him was why I became a Vet Tech. It took a long time to get his weight up, but he was Pegasus under all of the dirt. He LOVED to jump! I can’t remember a single time he refused to! When my 4-H club would ride to a big estate that belonged to one of the Governors of our state, he would allow us to use his cross country course. The only thing he asked was that we dressed neatly and didn’t ride in jeans. We didn’t have to wear all of our show clothes, but helmets and britches were a plus… no jeans or inappropriate shoes.
All of my horses were rescues after Mission were from at best neglect and at worst was Arnold. I didn’t make a lot of money in our practice, but we were the best paid Vet Techs in the area. On top of that, we had free Vet care which was a HUGE benefit. I’d always tell myself that this horse would go to a home after they were healthy, but after all of that work, I couldn’t part with any. I don’t want my animals to outlive me, so Fable will be my last horse.
He’s truly a great boy. He has a personality more like my quarter horses, paints and Appys. He’s so small compared to my other horses. This really makes me laugh because his papers show he has a lot of famous thoroughbreds in his bloodline. How did this little horse come out of that ancestry?
Horses are my physical and mental therapy. I can’t imagine life without them. I understand your pain completely. Arnold was my heart horse. I’ve loved all of mine, but bringing him into my life was worth every penny. Now I’m retired and have to watch my pennies. Plus, my health is declining. I don’t want any of my animals to be neglected because I can’t care for them. If you’re ever in NY, you’re welcome to come and get a horse fix with Fable. 😊
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@@patriciaflood8874 Thank you for your kind comment! Like you, I am older now, 70 to be exact, and would not want any of my animals to outlive me. I could tell books’ worth of stories about my thoroughbred. His Jockey Club name was Satin Swan. He raced in claiming races for four years before I got him. His paternal grandsire was Northern Dancer, and I was warned many times that Northern Dancer-bred TBs did not have a good temperament. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but it certainly did not apply to him.
I trusted him to rear my young daughter and give her good values, and he did just that. She learned selflessness, bravery, and that when you commit to an animal, you take care of them every day, no matter what the weather is like or how you feel. She’s grown into adult that I am proud of who I also like. I give Satin all the credit for that.
Will do, thanks for sharing your story 🥰
Will do, thanks for sharing your story 🥰
You and Zeb are amazing. Way to go!!!!
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Super star 🌟 indeed 👏👏👏 Zeb throughly enjoyed himself… looking good feeling good. Top tier work there and made every stride look fun and easy. Well done congratulations 🍾
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He just loves his job. Great to see
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He is looking mega!! What great form he is on ❤🙌🏻
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You both looked amazing, well done ya both smashed this one 🦄🐎
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Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, amazing partnership, well done, love to Zeb the superstar ❤
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His condition looks the best I've seen. A good amount of flesh & muscle on him right now. In the past he's looked a little thinner than now. Whatever you're doing, it's working .
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Huge congratulations Ash & Zeb. I was willing you both round. What a fantastic horse he is and as the commentary said a 20 year horse with great management. Way to go Zeb. xx
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Ashley Zeb is absolutely amazing for his age. It’s all down to your management of him which you should be very PROUD and also your parents wonderful support x
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Go Zeb!!!!
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Aww congrats!!!! Give Zeb a pat from me! ✨✨✨
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A super day for horse and rider! An absolute legacy combination! Cheering you on from across the pond.
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Well done . Love your vlogs. It was so nice to see your mum looking so well. Xx
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Your SJ and XC rounds looked textbook perfection 👌🏻👏🏻
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Congratulations 🎉🎉. This was so exciting to watch!!! Zeb is seriously a legend and the announcers said it all! You two were rock stars! Almost brought me to tears😁❤️
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Great job! 🏇👏🎉🏅🎉Well done!
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This is the best I've ever seen zebby go 😊 well done!
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Loved hearing all the commentators praise for Zeb! He is such a special boy.
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ABSOLUTELY *DECENT*!
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Lovely test!!!🎉❤
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Congratulations Ashley and Zeb 🎉
Ashley you are a class rider and Zeb is a talented horse that loves his job 🤩 - just fabulous to watch. Thank you for allowing us to follow your journey 😊
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can you do a what i feed my horses vid, it would be interesting to see what you feed zeb to keep him in that great condition! welldone as always
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Wooow well done 🎉you guys were amazing!!
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Great going 🎉 Zeb is truly a Legend!
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Well done!!!! Congratulations 🎉❤
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Zeb is such a legend! Fantastic to see him still living what he does
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You aced it bloody brilliant ❤ every minute x congratulations he was a million dollars special boy ❤
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Zeb is such a legend Ash…..!!! His experience is such an advantage on these tricky courses and he obviously still loves his work !! Super well done to both of you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻💯🥰♥️
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been waiting so long for this cant wait, go zebby hes absolutely smashing it for his age bless him. well done ashley and zeb xx
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What an absolutely lovely horse! Astonishing that he is twenty! Gorgeous condition.
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What a wonderful horse he is…. And the condition he is in is awesome! He looks in his absolute prime. Well done Ashley, he’s a total credit to you and my favourite eventer to watch.
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Just WOW! Okay we know Zeb does not like dressage even a little but he did well indeed. The show jumping was grand, he is so efficient over the fences he is a lot faster than you'd think, just flows along. Cross country they really were impressed at how much Zeb clearly was having a grand time out there and yes he did look like "Go round again? Can we? Please?" despite the heat. See ya next vlog....
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I never comment but I always watch! Thank you for always giving us these vlogs - I watch every single one and seeing Zeb still so active and fit at 20 is awesome!
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I forgot to comment so I'm doing it now! Absolutely brilliant boy, he just loves his jumping and is so genuine. He looked stunning and at age 20 he is a credit to you, he is a testament to how well you look after your horses, in no way physically or mentally does he look like a 20 year old! ❤❤
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Congratulations on doing so wonderful in this event. His running so well in this event is a testament on how well you pay attention to his health and welfare. Well done. BTW I feel you were robbed on your dressage score...he deserved a better score. :)
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It was such a joy to watch you and Zeb, such a great team! 💕
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That beautiful boy of yours Doesn’t look 20 that’s for sure Ashley, he’s shining like a diamond, what an absolute gem Zeb Is , you should be so absolutely proud of that proper chap ❤️
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Amazing! Great job.
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Take care of your gorgeous skin! ❤❤Great, fearless horseshow mum!❤
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That was great! Well done!
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