Another vote here for having Simon take a ride on Bear. No matter how good you are from the ground, when you sit on a horse, you can feel everything. It would be interesting to see what he said.
Always love a Simon lesson. He’s so calm and focused. He knew whilst a human might think boring, Bear needed the time & repetition to process. Well done Meg, Bear & Simon x And Pete (the not micro managed) cameraman 😆
I love this new chapter of breaking things down so the horse can mentally prepare. Understanding the different learning styles and emotional needs of each individual horse and adapting training to them specifically. Actually helping the horse to physically and mentally benefit from their work rather than put on a show for us. Or is that my age showing too 😅
Simon is just THE Best. I love that he is really inside your head and mindset and knows what you need and how to get the best out of you both. Bear needs her own channel. She is THE Queen.
Best lesson ever, Simon for your intuitive sensitive teaching, Meg for your generous honesty and patience and Bear as a great teacher of awareness and staying in the present moment, just brilliant. Well done all three.
Simon is so on the money all the time. Meg, you are so adaptable as well. When someone you trust is on the ground quietly correcting you it is a perfect ying and yang. Bear is always going to be a little hot. That is her but when you just focus on Simon and on relaxing, it is wonderful. I so love Bear and I so love that you are always willing to try. Oh and yeah, Simey should definitely ride Bear First, he is 100% trustworthy, secondly, watching from the ground really helps solidify how to move forward.
Meg, that jump in the double pole at 14:42. I noticed you kept watching the ground in the approach. Look away and the horse will feel your confidence...just a friendly suggestion. I have been there...nice job by the way!
Hi MEG just had to see this lesson with Simon . I was watching an old Baer vlog the other day .I had forgotten what she was like jumping . I like simon's comments. Thank you for sharing your time . 👍👍👍👍😊😄😄😄😊💟💖❤
LOVE this lesson. It's so important to deal with the horse's anxiety before you jump bigger. So glad you are role-modelling understanding the horse and building a plan to the horse's needs.
Always enjoy a Bear vlog and a Simon vlog so the two together is great - he is a lovely teacher and such a nice bloke. Bear worked her magic on Simon and it would be fab to see him ride her.
Absolutely fascinating watching Simon give you both a lesson…his ability to communicate confidence to both of you and also the gentle reminder of relaxing and making it fun…this is another excellent video. Thank you so much!!!
Good girl Ted! She’s such an epic pony. I’ve seen people sniping about why would you breed from Bear if you want an event horse, but why wouldn’t you is my question. She’s got a fantastic jump, she always scores well in dressage. The only quibbles are that she’s spooky and too small, but she’s just got so much charisma that everyone that sees her loves her. So you chose a stallion who’s a good height (but not so big as to cause problems for Bear foaling) and with a great calm personality. I’ve got everything crossed that Brego makes 15hh - 15.2hh for you and inherits his Dad’s movement and personality and his Mum’s jump and ‘it factor’. He’s already a great colour and has such pretty flashy markings.
Thank you, Meg, for showing the realities of spooky horses and how their behavior impacts our thinking and riding. I had a bad fall in a jumping lesson almost two years ago and I'm incredibly stressed about the idea of jumping again even though I'd love to again. I'm definitely doing this exercise soon, even just to introduce actual jumping wings again. Absolutely adore your content and how you keep it real (with a sense of humor of course). Looking forward to vlogmas! :)
Great vlog! This is the kind of content I love - a lesson from Simey BHSI (congratulations!) and concentration from both Meg and Bear, with a difference between beginning and end. It always helps to have Bear in a vlog though, she's so adorable 🥰
Watched this after randomly watching your visit to Strides Equestrian in your 2023 vlogmas series. Two observations - rhythm is the key to cool, calm and collected jumping (which I know you know but it really stood out to me as a much less experienced rider) AND Bear is so dinky compared to Happy and you looked well suited to both of them. Thank you so much for sharing your lessons and experiences as I learn so much from each one and they are fun to watch.
Another epic Bear episode! Simon is so cool! I'm always amazed at how the learning just keeps going with the team of horse and rider! Super sweet one Meg!!!❤ Happy birthday tomorrow! Eat lots of cake cuz I'm on a diet. Lol!
I absolutely loved the way simon approached bear refusing the poles in the first try and gradually lead her to trotting perfectly contently over the poles without even thinking about it! Love Bear!
Love Simon..He really understands how horses think..Bear is such a typical, busy brained, over thinking Welsh mare. Slightest change..and its terrifying...my welsh mare was exactly the same. And could be very cheeky...especially if someone other than me rode her..take the pee. Welshies are hilarious. Not the easiest pony to ride..But once you know thier wierd quirks..😂😂😂 Yes it will be an experience for Simon. Bear is the most amazing pony..xx
I think this pony still has a lot to teach you, Meg (and that’s not taking away from the great job you’ve done with her thus far). I love Simon’s way of teaching and think it’s great for us to see this approach.
Great lesson! Seems to me that's just what Bear needs and Simon is spot on re: YOU calming yourself. That mare reads you like a book LOL. I really really want to see Simon ride her--hoping that is being saved for Vlogmas! Fingers crossed!
Bear seems so happy to be back in work and so much more relaxed in herself. Just the way her tail always swings freely now. And I'm so impressed by how you approached this lesson. It cannot be easy to admit that you got a bit carried away with the mostly positive but sometimes also scary excitement of having Bear. Kudos!
I wish i could get a lesson from simon.. but i live in the USA😭 Simon does such a GREAT job with not only the horses but with the people too! And you did a great job too, Meg!🤗 I also see where bear has calmed down a bit, maybe its her age thats maturing her? But it really is a nice thing to see... even tho we all love to watch her goof around 😅 You and bear are doing AMAZING!🤍
So appreciate these types of videos from you! I have a quirky spooky Welsh that appears to ride quite similar to Bear and I tried this out in my most recent jump school with her. What a difference 👌 my mare was so much more confident and relaxed having a wee pop. And for the first time ever she managed to get good strides and didn't overjump. Feel like I should be paying Meg and/or Simon for it 🤣 Oh. And another vote to see Simon jump Bear 🙏 do it for all of us at home who'd love a wee go on that absolute belter of a pony 💕
bear looked so relaxed and happy in this video. with the funny horses, especially mares, I think finding a way to do it KIND OF their way and make it seem like their idea is how you go about it. picking fights and perfectionism and demanding is always a sure way to get decked. being firm, in a friendly way and presenting it in the most horse-friendly way is the way to go.
I had my welshes eyes tested and you wouldn’t believe the things they see that you don’t ! Amazing bear shows so many elements that my mare does and honestly I’ve stopped trying to push her as the things she saw each day freaked her out also to ride and in all that time she would give and give but I didn’t realise that see couldn’t see in a normal way . Just trying to help as my mare was exactly the same as bear!. It’s due to all the bad breeding that’s it’s taken to have the breed we have today !bear is just asking you for trust but it’s not a good thing to do as she’s already tried to tell u hun so no go hun she’s trying to tell u xx
Why don’t we ever think like this about horses that they don’t see the same ?? All our sights are different RIGHT ! Thank goodness I did this for my horse as she’s still in work that I can work her to and know she’s ok with but I don’t push it and she’s sooo happy xx
Love hearing Simon's perspective, he's such a great rider and having another person look at your riding is always good practice! Really enjoyed the chilled out vibes Simon brings to Bear's spicy nature however I too would love to see him get on said spicy pony 😂
As someone with a horse that acts a lot like bear, this video was so helpful! My mare doesn’t think twice at a grid but a single pole on the ground or a single fence? The world ends😂 My trainer has definitely tried to get after this same point but a lot of things just clicked watching this. Thanks for the amazing video!❤
Good for you being able to admit you've allowed her to get away with her shenanigans because of your own anxiety. (And maybe just because the craziness is exciting) Watching Bear is always a bit painful for me, I know she's the favorite, but her anxiety is painful for me. I know horses like her, the cheekiness along with anxiety so I'm genuinely not saying its just anxiety. Simon is so wonderful to listen to, I i love his emphasis on relaxation.
this was worlds away from the freddie session, you and simon really listened to each other and it was calm and respectful for you, simey and bear the whole time! a great lesson! no bratty vibes and just good quality learning (:
Thanks for this Meg - I have one very nervous pony, with all the jump in the world but we had a fall and now poles on the floor are tricky. My other is very novice, bold as brass but no idea what to do with her legs! I’m also not the bravest. Seeing this has validated that it’s really ok to work slow, for me and the ponies. It’s also confirmed the need for Simon lessons! 😅
Another vote here for having Simon take a ride on Bear. No matter how good you are from the ground, when you sit on a horse, you can feel everything. It would be interesting to see what he said.
Yup! We need to see Simon on Bear! ❤
We do can I cume have a lesson to.and he can ride lilly
He understands, if a bad situation happens, he could get hurt.
It’s not worth him taking a risk for himself and Bear.
@@shahannagrey8427What if everything turns out good? He need to give it a try
Simon is the kindest man. He so clearly loves the horses!
Indeed, Simon is my favourite teacher together with Lucinda. Kindness in teaching makes for the best learning.
Always love a Simon lesson. He’s so calm and focused. He knew whilst a human might think boring, Bear needed the time & repetition to process.
Well done Meg, Bear & Simon x
And Pete (the not micro managed) cameraman 😆
As they say, you ask a stallion, you tell a gelding and you negotiate with a mare. Lovely cute Bear in one.
I think we need to add ‘you beg a Bear’ 😂
You pray if it's a Pony, and discuss with a Mare.
@@MissJools11 so discuss and pray in this case 😅
And pray if it's a pony!❤
PETITION FOR A ‘SIMON JUMPS BEAR’ VIDEO!!!
loved this! Simon has such a lovely way of teaching.
Epic isn’t he
@@elphick.event.ponies Wish we could all have a simon haha!
Love the vids of you and bear
Simon's too scared to ride Bear LOL, sassy pony but we love her anyway. Can't wait to watch
😂😂😂
I NEED a video of Simon riding Bear! I regularly rewatch him riding Wilma and Winnie!
I wish I'd had a trainer like Simon when I was first learning, he's so chilled and the repetition isn't boring, it's so useful. Well done Meg (:
I love this new chapter of breaking things down so the horse can mentally prepare. Understanding the different learning styles and emotional needs of each individual horse and adapting training to them specifically. Actually helping the horse to physically and mentally benefit from their work rather than put on a show for us. Or is that my age showing too 😅
I wish I could have a Simon lesson I love his way of teaching and understanding- you and bear are a great team you know her so well
He’s amazing 🥹
Simon is the best instructor, fascinating with the detail.
Congratulations on the BHSI, well deserved.
Well done Meg and Bear too!
Simon's teaching is so nice and having Bear back regularly is great. This might be one of my favourite lessons you have shown us.
Less than 5 minutes ago I applied to university, now I'm here watching Bear, Meg, and Simon! A very productive day indeed!!
Simon is such an intuitive instructor. Love him. Bear is awesome. Well done all. 🐴❤
Simon on bear would be epic!!!! Bear is such an amazing character and definitely the whole reason I started watching. ❤
I’d love a Simon lesson too! He’s so positive and kind.
Simon is just THE Best. I love that he is really inside your head and mindset and knows what you need and how to get the best out of you both. Bear needs her own channel. She is THE Queen.
Best lesson ever, Simon for your intuitive sensitive teaching, Meg for your generous honesty and patience and Bear as a great teacher of awareness and staying in the present moment, just brilliant. Well done all three.
Simon is so on the money all the time. Meg, you are so adaptable as well. When someone you trust is on the ground quietly correcting you it is a perfect ying and yang. Bear is always going to be a little hot. That is her but when you just focus on Simon and on relaxing, it is wonderful. I so love Bear and I so love that you are always willing to try. Oh and yeah, Simey should definitely ride Bear First, he is 100% trustworthy, secondly, watching from the ground really helps solidify how to move forward.
Simon is just such a nice guy as well as an amazing teacher x
Great video Meg so much learning in there, Simon is so good as an instructor.
Meg, that jump in the double pole at 14:42. I noticed you kept watching the ground in the approach. Look away and the horse will feel your confidence...just a friendly suggestion. I have been there...nice job by the way!
Yes! Put Simon up! He makes all the horsies look good!
Hi MEG just had to see this lesson with Simon . I was watching an old Baer vlog the other day .I had forgotten what she was like jumping . I like simon's comments. Thank you for sharing your time . 👍👍👍👍😊😄😄😄😊💟💖❤
she is so fun!! you look so good on her and you're such a good rider meg!!
LOVE this lesson. It's so important to deal with the horse's anxiety before you jump bigger. So glad you are role-modelling understanding the horse and building a plan to the horse's needs.
Simon is brilliant. Great work with Bear 🐻🙌 guys. 💜
Always enjoy a Bear vlog and a Simon vlog so the two together is great - he is a lovely teacher and such a nice bloke. Bear worked her magic on Simon and it would be fab to see him ride her.
Absolutely fascinating watching Simon give you both a lesson…his ability to communicate confidence to both of you and also the gentle reminder of relaxing and making it fun…this is another excellent video. Thank you so much!!!
Good girl Ted! She’s such an epic pony. I’ve seen people sniping about why would you breed from Bear if you want an event horse, but why wouldn’t you is my question. She’s got a fantastic jump, she always scores well in dressage. The only quibbles are that she’s spooky and too small, but she’s just got so much charisma that everyone that sees her loves her. So you chose a stallion who’s a good height (but not so big as to cause problems for Bear foaling) and with a great calm personality. I’ve got everything crossed that Brego makes 15hh - 15.2hh for you and inherits his Dad’s movement and personality and his Mum’s jump and ‘it factor’. He’s already a great colour and has such pretty flashy markings.
Brego is such a dream horse, excited to watch him grow up!
Thank you, Meg, for showing the realities of spooky horses and how their behavior impacts our thinking and riding. I had a bad fall in a jumping lesson almost two years ago and I'm incredibly stressed about the idea of jumping again even though I'd love to again. I'm definitely doing this exercise soon, even just to introduce actual jumping wings again. Absolutely adore your content and how you keep it real (with a sense of humor of course). Looking forward to vlogmas! :)
Lovely lesson! Thank you for sharing! I absolutely adore Bear & Simon is fantastic at breaking things down to fine tune the basics. ❤
Meg simey and ted is just what I needed 😂❤❤
Simon gets both you and Bear to relax!! Really good lesson for all the basics on any horse.
Under a hour yayayaya I love your vlogs with Simon 🫶🏼 tell him I also love his podcast and Meg I think u should be one of the guests on it! ❤❤
Totally love watching your lessons with Simon! He is SO cool and there is always something to learn!
Love these lesson type of videos, I learn so much from them despite me not having my own horse I just love seeing how you and the ponies improve 💕
Simon has such a good energy to him. I adore the way he teaches and relates to both the rider and the horse.
Lovely job, Meg, keeping her relaxed and enjoying it. Simon is just a wonderful human.
Great vlog! This is the kind of content I love - a lesson from Simey BHSI (congratulations!) and concentration from both Meg and Bear, with a difference between beginning and end. It always helps to have Bear in a vlog though, she's so adorable 🥰
Love Simon’s kindness and patience. He’s pure ❤
So so interesting. Simon is such a perceptive teacher. Love watching your lessons
Bear is doing so well and is getting super fit❤
I love what you do Meg. Such an inspiration and icon ❤
Simon videos are some of my favorites! Really looking forward to seeing this series you guys have in store 👀
Watched this after randomly watching your visit to Strides Equestrian in your 2023 vlogmas series. Two observations - rhythm is the key to cool, calm and collected jumping (which I know you know but it really stood out to me as a much less experienced rider) AND Bear is so dinky compared to Happy and you looked well suited to both of them. Thank you so much for sharing your lessons and experiences as I learn so much from each one and they are fun to watch.
Early bear lovers sign in!
Any day with a new Simon vid is a good day! He is such a thoughtful calm presence. ❤
More bear and Simon content! Simon needs to jump bear next! Or take bear out cross country schooling for a lesson with Simon!!
My welshie is exactly the same this has really helped. Thankyou ❤
Another epic Bear episode! Simon is so cool! I'm always amazed at how the learning just keeps going with the team of horse and rider! Super sweet one Meg!!!❤ Happy birthday tomorrow! Eat lots of cake cuz I'm on a diet. Lol!
I can listen to Simon give lessons all day. So calm and soothing. But... the "Good Girl" sprinkled in repeatedly was something else altogether 🤭
I love Simon!!!
Don’t we all ❤️
I want a Simon lesson!! This is the next best thing. Thank you for posting!
Need to see simey on bear!
Don’t we!!! Maybe if we get more comments asking 😂
You and bear are doing great!❤
Thank you! ❤️
Bear Back at Badders Team!
I absolutely loved the way simon approached bear refusing the poles in the first try and gradually lead her to trotting perfectly contently over the poles without even thinking about it! Love Bear!
awe this was so sweet, and seemed great for her !!
Love Simon..He really understands how horses think..Bear is such a typical, busy brained, over thinking Welsh mare. Slightest change..and its terrifying...my welsh mare was exactly the same. And could be very cheeky...especially if someone other than me rode her..take the pee. Welshies are hilarious. Not the easiest pony to ride..But once you know thier wierd quirks..😂😂😂 Yes it will be an experience for Simon. Bear is the most amazing pony..xx
Get Simon on Bear . You might be surprised
You both needed this!
I think this pony still has a lot to teach you, Meg (and that’s not taking away from the great job you’ve done with her thus far). I love Simon’s way of teaching and think it’s great for us to see this approach.
Great lesson! Seems to me that's just what Bear needs and Simon is spot on re: YOU calming yourself. That mare reads you like a book LOL. I really really want to see Simon ride her--hoping that is being saved for Vlogmas! Fingers crossed!
Her coat is so gorgeous! The way it contrasts with her darker colors is to die for! 😍
Bear seems so happy to be back in work and so much more relaxed in herself. Just the way her tail always swings freely now. And I'm so impressed by how you approached this lesson. It cannot be easy to admit that you got a bit carried away with the mostly positive but sometimes also scary excitement of having Bear. Kudos!
I wish i could get a lesson from simon.. but i live in the USA😭
Simon does such a GREAT job with not only the horses but with the people too! And you did a great job too, Meg!🤗
I also see where bear has calmed down a bit, maybe its her age thats maturing her? But it really is a nice thing to see... even tho we all love to watch her goof around 😅
You and bear are doing AMAZING!🤍
So appreciate these types of videos from you! I have a quirky spooky Welsh that appears to ride quite similar to Bear and I tried this out in my most recent jump school with her. What a difference 👌 my mare was so much more confident and relaxed having a wee pop. And for the first time ever she managed to get good strides and didn't overjump. Feel like I should be paying Meg and/or Simon for it 🤣
Oh. And another vote to see Simon jump Bear 🙏 do it for all of us at home who'd love a wee go on that absolute belter of a pony 💕
I just adore Simon!
Simon did an amazing lesson for you and Bear! He’s brilliant tailoring the lesson to Bear and what she needed to learn.
Love from California⛰️🎄☀️🐴🩵
bear looked so relaxed and happy in this video. with the funny horses, especially mares, I think finding a way to do it KIND OF their way and make it seem like their idea is how you go about it. picking fights and perfectionism and demanding is always a sure way to get decked. being firm, in a friendly way and presenting it in the most horse-friendly way is the way to go.
I love Bear. She has so much talent in such a small cute little package. If she was 15-16 hands she would be a Grand Prix horse. Holy moly!
I had my welshes eyes tested and you wouldn’t believe the things they see that you don’t ! Amazing bear shows so many elements that my mare does and honestly I’ve stopped trying to push her as the things she saw each day freaked her out also to ride and in all that time she would give and give but I didn’t realise that see couldn’t see in a normal way . Just trying to help as my mare was exactly the same as bear!. It’s due to all the bad breeding that’s it’s taken to have the breed we have today !bear is just asking you for trust but it’s not a good thing to do as she’s already tried to tell u hun so no go hun she’s trying to tell u xx
That’s really interesting and explains a lot about bear.
She’s shows all the elements
Why don’t we ever think like this about horses that they don’t see the same ?? All our sights are different RIGHT ! Thank goodness I did this for my horse as she’s still in work that I can work her to and know she’s ok with but I don’t push it and she’s sooo happy xx
I'm just beginning to learn about equine vision, fascinating...🖖🖖
LOVE Simon content. LOVE Bear content. 100% would pay for Simon on Bear content!
😂😂😂
I have been waiting.. and it is here now .. yay😌🥰😍
Bear is one of those horses brought into your life to make you a better rider. ❤
Love hearing Simon's perspective, he's such a great rider and having another person look at your riding is always good practice! Really enjoyed the chilled out vibes Simon brings to Bear's spicy nature however I too would love to see him get on said spicy pony 😂
Thank you so much for posting this. I found it very helpful for my Welsh D mare. ❤
😂.......Simon, can you walk over it first please.......says Bear.
Simon is like a young lad, baby talk and loving Bear. Great vlog guys.
So useful. Exactly what I was doing with sharp horses & ponies in the 1980s 😀.
I loveee this your literally my idollll
Since Rich is far too much of a daddy long legs for Bear, I believe a Simey/Bear video is a must!
Ps I love Simon. He is such a great coach.
Yay can't wait!
As someone with a horse that acts a lot like bear, this video was so helpful! My mare doesn’t think twice at a grid but a single pole on the ground or a single fence? The world ends😂 My trainer has definitely tried to get after this same point but a lot of things just clicked watching this. Thanks for the amazing video!❤
Yes please Simon having a ride on Bear too
We all want a Simon lesson ❤
Yes we do. Despite the fact I live in Australia
@@dioneburt-douglas4942Maryland, USA here 😂
Love Bear content, she is the best!!❤
Wonderful learning lesson!
Good for you being able to admit you've allowed her to get away with her shenanigans because of your own anxiety. (And maybe just because the craziness is exciting) Watching Bear is always a bit painful for me, I know she's the favorite, but her anxiety is painful for me. I know horses like her, the cheekiness along with anxiety so I'm genuinely not saying its just anxiety. Simon is so wonderful to listen to, I i love his emphasis on relaxation.
bear is loving life
More bear and Simon content! Simon needs to jump bear next! Or take bear out cross country schooling for a lesson with Simon!! 10:38
this was worlds away from the freddie session, you and simon really listened to each other and it was calm and respectful for you, simey and bear the whole time! a great lesson! no bratty vibes and just good quality learning (:
Classiest pony on the internet (even if she can be a tad dramatic )😂❤
just a tad 🤣😆
Hahah I’ll take that 😂
I could watch Simon teaching all day long
Thanks for this Meg - I have one very nervous pony, with all the jump in the world but we had a fall and now poles on the floor are tricky. My other is very novice, bold as brass but no idea what to do with her legs! I’m also not the bravest. Seeing this has validated that it’s really ok to work slow, for me and the ponies. It’s also confirmed the need for Simon lessons! 😅
I have a pony that’s just like Bear and that’s probably why I love bear vids so much bc I can relate to Meg a lot x
Wow, Bear’s coat seems so light now!
It’s because she just clipped her.
Simon needs to ride Bear!