One of my favorites videos! You know, aside from that man at 13:00 that was straight up beating that poor horse with that stick. The horse might've been inexperienced in jumping such a wide ditch and that is the human's fault, NOT the horse's.
Some of these people are way too aggressive with their crop. I know the crop doesn't really hurt the horse, but still...the people continually using the crop were the people whose horses needed it the least. Also, I can't stand the leg slapping. All that does is unbalance you which ends up unbalancing the horse. but there was some great riding too! And all the horses were absolutely lovely. Looks like a lot of fun. :)
Sarah Barham I know! I hardly ever use my whip on my horse. especially when she's going, I'm just like 'good girl that's it' and give her a little encouragement with my leg, but never use the whip unnecessarily, like some of these guys on here you can see the horse is going but still they give it a smack. sending mixed message I think.
It does hurt them as they have more nerves in their body than us, they can feel a fly on their skin and that's how they know when to whack it off even through all their hair they can feel it. If they can feel a fly through their hair imagine how painful the whip would be. Yes I do use a whip for guidance and lightly tap on the shoulder but I never full on hit my horse because it is cruel in my belief. I'm not trying to hate just inform x
I don't understand all of the vicious comments against this video. I see no animal abuse or dead foxes. A fair bit of bad riding and over use of the crop, but lots of good horsemanship and fun. it's an entertaining video and I expect if they WERE hunting a fox, it would have got away long ago judging by the speed they are going and the fact that the hounds are not visibly tracking a scent.
What's the point of the crop? I've gone on many fox hunts in my day and my horses always do what I ask without me having to beat them, it's called being a good horseman and understanding that horses are animals, not machines. The nerve of some people, they have no right to call themselves horse lovers. Ugh.
Crops are used for steering for asking the horse to use the movement from a certain part of their body aka the hind legs rather than the front legs it has many uses. I find it hard to believe you have been hunting mate.
@philliplynch the farmer actually hosts the hunt and allows the hunt onto his land, and if he wants a certain area of land to be preserved or not touch then he will let the hunt know. Not trying to be rude, everyone has their own opinions
They're to fast to use the crop. Seldom are our horses hit. I've never hit my horse. He knows his job & does it. And our hunt country isn't for whims. Maybe some of those riders need refresher lessons.
liberationn15 agreed! You can see the horses flinch as they land. They're more afraid of getting their mouths snatched than the ditches they're jumping.
its because they want the horse to land with head UP partic with ditches or when you take off down hill you have to go against gravity trust me the horse will prefer it to a 360 turn /roll head over heels
Horrible examples of riding. So many riders putting their full weight on their horse's kidneys and bouncing around. So many snatching their pony's mouth over a fence rather then taking hold of the mane and saving the poor horse.
They're all so worked up and rough with their horses, no patience at all when the horse or pony is unsure of a jump or ditch - all they can think about is using the whip I don't hear a kind word or a see a pat of encouragement, I think they are extremely hard on their horses - seems to me it's do as I say or you'll get a crack with the whip.
This hunt should have options to ride around since its obvious that many beginner hunters are on this hunt. You don't jump over obstacles and mid jump end on the horses back.
There's no options to ride around because it's understood that if you're going hunting you can ride. Get over the jumps or get left behind. We're not a riding school. We try to hunt the country as natural as possible. Thanks for watching.
the noise is pleasing the ancient sport interesting as it evoled from the thing you did to survive back in 1500s and then became a rich mans game. like how real war has now been turned into a game we play for sport.
I do find this video very entertaining. I have not been able to ride for some time and watching this video helps me. I don't want anyone to think I am being rude but I do see many riders who have bad to horrible position over the jumps. Many riders have their legs sticking out in front of them and they are leaning back instead of being in a solid jump or 3-point position. This poor position in the saddle while going over the jumps causes the rider to yank back on the reins which is very hard on the horse's mouth. I would rather see riders in a solid jump position with their legs solidly under their body and I would like to see their hands placed far up on the neck of the horse to prevent the jerking on the horse's mouth. What I am amazed at is the difficulty of the trails and how few riders come off their horse. I would hope the riders would be able to take my constructive criticism and review this video and see where they could improve on their jumping skills and all for the sake of the horse. As they jump now the horse's mouth must be very sore. Oh, I stopped using a bit over 15 years ago and have no problems going over the jumps. If you ride bitless then the horse's mouth will never be sore. Just my observation meant to help the riders improve on their position while jumping. Overall these riders do a good job other than their position while jumping. Looks like everyone is having a great time. Good job to all!
They don't have fox hunting where I live or even equestrian (jumping) so I dobt know. But why don't fix hunters out protective gear on their horses legs?
Sequence 12:48: The old man with the whip should really get one in the mouth of a horse. The other riders should first learn to ride before they take part in something like this. By tearing the reins, you certainly build trust very quickly. Irony off.
You don't whip a horse over a jump, or going into a ravin. They need to train that spotted horse better. Or the rider needs training. A slight tap of the crop is acceptable. Not whipping.
and this is why I love living in canada. B.C. alone is 4 times the size with 1/12 the population. you can ride for days on crown land without permission from anyone.
13.26 hehehehe looks like he trying to start flying.he wouldn't of fallen off if he had his arms down and urged the horse with his legs instead of flapping his arms he had no contact etc etc.fucking hell.
What are you guys doing do you know anything about horse ridding on concrete the way you pull on the rains hitting them with that coop and your killing animals for fun or trophys
Great camera work!!!!!! How about a little trail maintenance at the jumps, cut down those head cutters off branches, get rid of that root, and widen the gap. Also spread out at the jumps, every REAL rider knows not to jump so close, you could kill a child or person if someone falls off, and you gallop over his body.
+avatar3431 trail maintenance involves building back the stone walls and any other damage,this occurs the day after the hunt.some hunts have wall builders who follow during the hunt.the jumps are natural boundries for the land,they are where they are,you either jump them or find a gate and go home.riding a horse across country is dangerous by nature,if you are afraid of being injured,best stay home.
pull and yank... whip pull and yank! ? I've seen many a horse refuse the riders commands here. I raised 3 treeing walker coonhounds (kin to fox hounds) if u train the dogs better u need not drag the poor horses over hill and dale on footing they may not be sure of, or even get hurt on. Please be careful and utilize the bits less and dogs more if u can, ty
Horses 4 Ever they have more nerves in their body than us so the can feel it. For example they can feel a fly on their skin and they whip the fly off with their tail so imagine how painful a whip is. Just because they're big doesn't mean they can't feel anything. Not trying to hate just inform x
Why the hell at 13.00 are they whipping that poor horse woth a blooming stick ?!?! That's animal abuse and I do know alot about horses before u all start saying "oh well it needed to be done to get the pony over it!" I don't give a shite...and that poor little dun pony that was being dragged obviously in pain (mouth) abd being dragged by those two men thankfully one got thrown into a bush ahaha !! Poor horses are forced to jump over obstacles like hedges and walls without knowing what is on the other side that could make them break a leg and be put to sleep...Hate hunting so much!
These cruel people do not deserve to own a horse let alone a dog. Just a bunch of Arrogant, Boring, Pretentious, Self Absorbed SNOBS. With nothing better to do, than mistreat animals for sport!!!
I totally understand where you are coming from but in reality horses are a lot tougher than we give them credit for, What we ask from them in hunting e.g. jumping ditches and walls, is really not all that different to what horses do in Cross Country or hunter trials. The pony was not really in pain and it had been sympathetically asked to jump the ditch on several occasions and had seen other horses go through. As for being snobs, that just a little bit rude and doesn't really represent the reality of most people who hunt.
Well I've seen a lot of hunting videos where the land was better suited for jumping. I was very concerned with what I saw in this video, mainly the very treacherous footing around many of these jumps. But I think as long as the conditions are good and as long as you and your horse have the skills and training, I don't seen anything wrong with it. There are many horses that do really like to jump. I often go trail riding in the woods with friends, and we'll jump logs as long as the footing is safe. It's great fun, and our horses are very willing. In fact, they're more excited about jumping than they are about taking a boring walk in the woods. :P
I'm the first person to say a horse is strong and can't feel pain to the skin like we imagine. But a 13:00 the man on foot 'aiding' the horses to cross like that is doing so in a fashion that is obviously counterproductive and ham-fisted. To the point where he just startles the second horse completely. Not to mention the fact he started hitting them well before they refused anyway. Damn fool of a man in my opinion. As for the person who said 'self absorbed SNOBS... Please don't be prejudice when it comes to class or background, be prejudice on action and associate bad action with individual, but don't associate bad action with an entire section of Soceity - Many working class people do good things. Many working class people do bad things. Many Lower middle class people do good things. Many lower middle class people do bad things. Many middle class people do good things. Many middle class people do bad things. Many upper middle class.... You can see where I'm going with this - it's above your intelligence so come on you don't need to be told by a teenager online that it's infantile. and anyway this is an Irish Hunt, we let this one become a republic quite a while ago. I'm sure there were a few Brits out with them but I doubt they deserve what is YOUR class snobbery by calling them all self absorbed snobs... They could be perfectly lovely people. You really shouldn't judge people as a grouping, but as individuals, on their merits and virtues.
HayleyEastabrook I know they were even joking or saying walk on there just hitting the horse with a stick. they don't even know how to jump there riding likes maniacs. my sister who is 7 can ride better then most of those people. if unwanted and get a horse they said at least ride it properly that's just horse abuse
One of my favorites videos! You know, aside from that man at 13:00 that was straight up beating that poor horse with that stick. The horse might've been inexperienced in jumping such a wide ditch and that is the human's fault, NOT the horse's.
I love hunting!!! Can't wait for next time i go, love watching these videos thank you.
Some of these people are way too aggressive with their crop. I know the crop doesn't really hurt the horse, but still...the people continually using the crop were the people whose horses needed it the least. Also, I can't stand the leg slapping. All that does is unbalance you which ends up unbalancing the horse. but there was some great riding too! And all the horses were absolutely lovely. Looks like a lot of fun. :)
Sarah Barham I know! I hardly ever use my whip on my horse. especially when she's going, I'm just like 'good girl that's it' and give her a little encouragement with my leg, but never use the whip unnecessarily, like some of these guys on here you can see the horse is going but still they give it a smack. sending mixed message I think.
If you hunt the crop is used
It does hurt them as they have more nerves in their body than us, they can feel a fly on their skin and that's how they know when to whack it off even through all their hair they can feel it. If they can feel a fly through their hair imagine how painful the whip would be. Yes I do use a whip for guidance and lightly tap on the shoulder but I never full on hit my horse because it is cruel in my belief. I'm not trying to hate just inform x
It's meant to hurt it's a whip
A crop does hurt hit yourself with one and a horse has thinner skin than you so it hurts more
Irish hunting is truly one of a kind, absolutely crazy! All these riders must think us English are right wimps out on the field! Haha
I don't understand all of the vicious comments against this video. I see no animal abuse or dead foxes. A fair bit of bad riding and over use of the crop, but lots of good horsemanship and fun. it's an entertaining video and I expect if they WERE hunting a fox, it would have got away long ago judging by the speed they are going and the fact that the hounds are not visibly tracking a scent.
Cough Cough yanking their mouth mid jump, whipping their horse when it was clearly going to jump!
Annette Elliott-Dunn this is stupid I hate hunters do you think cantering on roads is good no so stop
Also people who say this is fine I just want to prove how horrible this sport of equine is
What's the point of the crop? I've gone on many fox hunts in my day and my horses always do what I ask without me having to beat them, it's called being a good horseman and understanding that horses are animals, not machines. The nerve of some people, they have no right to call themselves horse lovers. Ugh.
Crops are used for steering for asking the horse to use the movement from a certain part of their body aka the hind legs rather than the front legs it has many uses. I find it hard to believe you have been hunting mate.
You said it, poor horsemanship.
@philliplynch the farmer actually hosts the hunt and allows the hunt onto his land, and if he wants a certain area of land to be preserved or not touch then he will let the hunt know. Not trying to be rude, everyone has their own opinions
13:28. that fall though 😂😂
12:13 haha what did that guy think was gonna happen the horse didn't want to
Lovely vid!
Thank you.
They're to fast to use the crop.
Seldom are our horses hit. I've never hit my horse. He knows his job & does it. And our hunt country isn't for whims.
Maybe some of those riders need refresher lessons.
Warm greetings from Poland, I wish to run in such a hunting with you. Many great’s horseman in one place.
One of the best hunting videos ever action to the end well done Brian
You all have nice horses there pretty 😯😯😯😯🐴🐴🐴🐴
That looks like so much fun. Lots of nice jumps.
Pony at 24:00 was like oh hell nawww
Aghh so many riders destroying their horse's mouth by aggressively yanking back mid-jump. Talk about mixed messages.
Ikr
hunting with the tipp foxhounds
liberationn15 agreed! You can see the horses flinch as they land. They're more afraid of getting their mouths snatched than the ditches they're jumping.
Liam o'connor
its because they want the horse to land with head UP partic with ditches or when you take off down hill you have to go against gravity trust me the horse will prefer it to a 360 turn /roll head over heels
Horrible examples of riding. So many riders putting their full weight on their horse's kidneys and bouncing around. So many snatching their pony's mouth over a fence rather then taking hold of the mane and saving the poor horse.
They're all so worked up and rough with their horses, no patience at all when the horse or pony is unsure of a jump or ditch - all they can think about is using the whip I don't hear a kind word or a see a pat of encouragement, I think they are extremely hard on their horses - seems to me it's do as I say or you'll get a crack with the whip.
I have ridden Irish hunters fresh off the boat before..and they are pretty hardy- but I agree...some are quite hard mouthed. {and no wonder!}
LOL...ive ridden a horse at a hunt like the guy on the drunk grey before.
Love this!!:)
This hunt should have options to ride around since its obvious that many beginner hunters are on this hunt. You don't jump over obstacles and mid jump end on the horses back.
Agreed
There's no options to ride around because it's understood that if you're going hunting you can ride.
Get over the jumps or get left behind.
We're not a riding school.
We try to hunt the country as natural as possible. Thanks for watching.
24:39 good horsey!!!!
AHHHH love horses.
good video
the noise is pleasing the ancient sport interesting as it evoled from the thing you did to survive back in 1500s and then became a rich mans game. like how real war has now been turned into a game we play for sport.
In ireland it's mostly farmers who do it it's not rich people at all...
I see what you mean but i don't think it was all the ponies fault.
I do find this video very entertaining. I have not been able to ride for some time and watching this video helps me. I don't want anyone to think I am being rude but I do see many riders who have bad to horrible position over the jumps. Many riders have their legs sticking out in front of them and they are leaning back instead of being in a solid jump or 3-point position. This poor position in the saddle while going over the jumps causes the rider to yank back on the reins which is very hard on the horse's mouth. I would rather see riders in a solid jump position with their legs solidly under their body and I would like to see their hands placed far up on the neck of the horse to prevent the jerking on the horse's mouth. What I am amazed at is the difficulty of the trails and how few riders come off their horse. I would hope the riders would be able to take my constructive criticism and review this video and see where they could improve on their jumping skills and all for the sake of the horse. As they jump now the horse's mouth must be very sore. Oh, I stopped using a bit over 15 years ago and have no problems going over the jumps. If you ride bitless then the horse's mouth will never be sore. Just my observation meant to help the riders improve on their position while jumping. Overall these riders do a good job other than their position while jumping. Looks like everyone is having a great time. Good job to all!
In jumping you ride a 2 point position.
Yes I jump/foxhunt. Trained by professionals.
They don't have fox hunting where I live or even equestrian (jumping) so I dobt know. But why don't fix hunters out protective gear on their horses legs?
Normally when your hunting your going through wet ground so the protective gear just falls off and also the horses that hunt are normally really tough
1:03, bit of a hooley!
No destruction done. What are you talking about.
Brian S what are you thinking about these animals they are not supposed to canter on roads and I have been around horses for 5 years
Sequence 12:48: The old man with the whip should really get one in the mouth of a horse. The other riders should first learn to ride before they take part in something like this. By tearing the reins, you certainly build trust very quickly. Irony off.
You don't whip a horse over a jump, or going into a ravin. They need to train that spotted horse better. Or the rider needs training.
A slight tap of the crop is acceptable. Not whipping.
and this is why I love living in canada. B.C. alone is 4 times the size with 1/12 the population. you can ride for days on crown land without permission from anyone.
Can you eat what you are hunting
nope but they eat what the predator they hunt is eating! :P
Where's the Hounds ???
Don't canter horses on roads!
I think you're forgetting horses are incredibly strong animals...
@@bryonypettinger its not its actually good for them and builds bone density up ...
It seems like a trail ride instead of a fox hunt as we have in America. Is this what British foxhunting has become, a beat-off in Ireland?"
I go hunting with the Cheshire bloodhounds
13.26 hehehehe looks like he trying to start flying.he wouldn't of fallen off if he had his arms down and urged the horse with his legs instead of flapping his arms he had no contact etc etc.fucking hell.
This is so funny
Superb footage whips get used on horses keeps the focus on the job
the horses are well behaved ,but abused with whips and spurs
the kiddies are very good though
What are you guys doing do you know anything about horse ridding on concrete the way you pull on the rains hitting them with that coop and your killing animals for fun or trophys
Protiens zx pest control not trophies it's a cull moron
How to make your horse permanently terrified of ditches in 10 minutes..
If da horse doesn’t want to go somewhere so make it !
How to easy broke my horse's legs :)
+TheWagaRaga you are 100% right.
+Anna Plaksina Hundreds of fences jumped and not one broken leg. ...
But it was so close and dangerous..
+TheWagaRaga Not really. Do you really think all those riders think horses are expendable? I assure you, they do not.
At the ditch, that guy just needs to leave those horses alone and let them do it their selves. I would have told him to F off.
The horse obviously has no clue how to do it.
on wet grounds !
I hunt with the kilmogannys
Great camera work!!!!!! How about a little trail maintenance at the jumps, cut down those head cutters off branches, get rid of that root, and widen the gap. Also spread out at the jumps, every REAL rider knows not to jump so close, you could kill a child or person if someone falls off, and you gallop over his body.
So true !!
No hounds :-(((
+avatar3431 trail maintenance involves building back the stone walls and any other damage,this occurs the day after the hunt.some hunts have wall builders who follow during the hunt.the jumps are natural boundries for the land,they are where they are,you either jump them or find a gate and go home.riding a horse across country is dangerous by nature,if you are afraid of being injured,best stay home.
pull and yank... whip pull and yank! ? I've seen many a horse refuse the riders commands here. I raised 3 treeing walker coonhounds (kin to fox hounds) if u train the dogs better u need not drag the poor horses over hill and dale on footing they may not be sure of, or even get hurt on. Please be careful and utilize the bits less and dogs more if u can, ty
Girls shouldn't have anything to do with horses, they'd rather make them sedentary than risk the horrid thought of fox hunting for sport.
god damn teach teach kids how to ride bc they obviously dont know how to or they wouldnt hit their horses like that
Starr Rosseter it's called a crop and most people approve to a crop. I do and it dosent even work because the horse dosent feel it!!!
Horses 4 Ever they have more nerves in their body than us so the can feel it. For example they can feel a fly on their skin and they whip the fly off with their tail so imagine how painful a whip is. Just because they're big doesn't mean they can't feel anything. Not trying to hate just inform x
They're supposed to be able to ride before they come hunting.
We don't do lessons on the hunting field.
Thanks for watching.
Sehr, sehr arme Pferde!
Stop smacking horses
Less whipping more kicking
Why the hell at 13.00 are they whipping that poor horse woth a blooming stick ?!?! That's animal abuse and I do know alot about horses before u all start saying "oh well it needed to be done to get the pony over it!" I don't give a shite...and that poor little dun pony that was being dragged obviously in pain (mouth) abd being dragged by those two men thankfully one got thrown into a bush ahaha !! Poor horses are forced to jump over obstacles like hedges and walls without knowing what is on the other side that could make them break a leg and be put to sleep...Hate hunting so much!
These cruel people do not deserve to own a horse let alone a dog. Just a bunch of Arrogant, Boring, Pretentious, Self Absorbed SNOBS. With nothing better to do, than mistreat animals for sport!!!
I totally understand where you are coming from but in reality horses are a lot tougher than we give them credit for, What we ask from them in hunting e.g. jumping ditches and walls, is really not all that different to what horses do in Cross Country or hunter trials. The pony was not really in pain and it had been sympathetically asked to jump the ditch on several occasions and had seen other horses go through.
As for being snobs, that just a little bit rude and doesn't really represent the reality of most people who hunt.
Well I've seen a lot of hunting videos where the land was better suited for jumping. I was very concerned with what I saw in this video, mainly the very treacherous footing around many of these jumps. But I think as long as the conditions are good and as long as you and your horse have the skills and training, I don't seen anything wrong with it. There are many horses that do really like to jump. I often go trail riding in the woods with friends, and we'll jump logs as long as the footing is safe. It's great fun, and our horses are very willing. In fact, they're more excited about jumping than they are about taking a boring walk in the woods. :P
I'm the first person to say a horse is strong and can't feel pain to the skin like we imagine. But a 13:00 the man on foot 'aiding' the horses to cross like that is doing so in a fashion that is obviously counterproductive and ham-fisted. To the point where he just startles the second horse completely. Not to mention the fact he started hitting them well before they refused anyway. Damn fool of a man in my opinion.
As for the person who said 'self absorbed SNOBS... Please don't be prejudice when it comes to class or background, be prejudice on action and associate bad action with individual, but don't associate bad action with an entire section of Soceity -
Many working class people do good things.
Many working class people do bad things.
Many Lower middle class people do good things.
Many lower middle class people do bad things.
Many middle class people do good things.
Many middle class people do bad things.
Many upper middle class....
You can see where I'm going with this - it's above your intelligence so come on you don't need to be told by a teenager online that it's infantile.
and anyway this is an Irish Hunt, we let this one become a republic quite a while ago. I'm sure there were a few Brits out with them but I doubt they deserve what is YOUR class snobbery by calling them all self absorbed snobs... They could be perfectly lovely people. You really shouldn't judge people as a grouping, but as individuals, on their merits and virtues.
HayleyEastabrook I know they were even joking or saying walk on there just hitting the horse with a stick. they don't even know how to jump there riding likes maniacs. my sister who is 7 can ride better then most of those people. if unwanted and get a horse they said at least ride it properly that's just horse abuse
Arme Pferde,