I love how you tell him to pay attention. I have a feeling if he could talk it would be a bit like this! "Pay attention!" "Pay attention to what? Oh SHIT! There's a jump!"
Elisa, having just been told by my spinal surgeon I will never ride again, I want you to know that I get the most vicarious pleasure watching your videos. You talk to your horses the way I talked to Bongo on a competitive distance ride. Or just a long days trail outing. I adore Johnny but I have a real soft spot for Lear. I see he doesn't like logs. Neither did Bongo. Always convinced there was a mountain lion crouched behind it. Anyhow, I live here in West Palm Beach right next door to Wellington. I don't even visit with horses anymore....Too much like an alky walking into a bar...but I visit your Web site often. Your personal involvement with all your horses makes you my number one favorite rider, in all disciplines. We have a lot of people who ride here in Wellington but they take a saddled groomed horse out into the ring. They don't clean barns or do much of anything except ride a well trained animal. You have a mentality and work ethic with your horses that I admire greatly. Thank you. May your path be free of woe. Or as I always like to close Happy Trails to You.
Debra im so sorry to hear about your situation! and small world I live right here in west palm as well! My difference is I have chronic lyme disease, and not very much money so when I work in wellington and see all of the people riding I am heart brokenly jealous because I cant afford to ride all of the time, and most of the time my body wont allow it but i havent given up, what i would give to show jump again..I love watching videos like this because I miss riding so much, I hope you are ok, be well
I am glad to know I am not the only one who has this exact conversation with my horse during x-c. Hahaha! So fun to watch, I love your bridle by the way!
That was dramatic! ☺ Just as well a horse-flesh eating plastic bag didn't come out of nowhere and devour you both. Or worse still- a stationary wheel barrow. Those things will eat a young horse in seconds. 😂 Great vid! This new camera is awesome.
Oh my god, the terrain is so big and there are so many jumps, how do you know which ones to take in what order? I ride too, but I've never done cross country because there are no parcourses near where I live so I can only jump a fallen tree every so often😂, it looks so fun!
Violet when yo do the course you walk it before and the jumps have a specific colour on the number that is on the jump. Like in this video she is following black with white numbers
He seems a bit cheeky to ride XC like you really have to keep his mind focused. Just like my boy is to ride XC (once he locks on to each jump he is like a bullet train but it's between the fences that he is hard to manage sometimes). Do you have any tips for keeping them focused?
Grand Pegasi Equestrian talk to him and make him look at where he is going and in practice do half halts and Activities that keep him alert so that eventually he will think something is going to happen so he focuses on you
This is the only time I have ever heard you so out if breath, you sure had to work hard for your dollar today Elisa, but I loved how you constantly encouraged forward thinking on his behalf as this is the only way they learn and grow 💕
You stay so calm and matter of fact! That’s exactly what a unsure/nervous/distracted horse needs. He is a beauty and def a skilled jumper, just like very “OOOO PIECE OF CANDY!” 😁 in this ride. Family Guy reference for those who are like “wtf is this b*tch saying..”
He reminds me of my boy Night he has the same ear markings too.I always have to attempt to keep his mind as focused as possible.I also dubbed straight away!Awsome!
And for people that think riding horses isn't a form of exercise you can tell by her breathing just how active a rider really is. She doing good with his training it shouldn't be long and he won't notice the stuff to the sides of his path. Well done Lear
When he spooked at the log you sounded like me today 😹. I had a lesson and I was waiting for my turn and the pony I was in was sniffing my friends coat, he bit it and spooked and I just well kinda yelled kinda didn’t bc yeah “JESUS!” 😹😹
Does he pull you forward over jumps? He kind of looks like he does. I don't know everything about horses so correct me if I'm wrong. It's just his neck is lowered over jumps, which I am similar to. If he does I have a horse that hurls over jumps and yanks me with him, I was wondering if you could give me some advice because If I don't learn how to deal with this I feel as if I'll go nowhere on him. He is an ex-eventer so he thinks it's okay to rush over jumps and he is extremely head-strong, I'm usually successful in slowing him down but he often takes off with me, hurls himself over the jump and yanks me forward with the reins. I often land horribly and begin to bounce around in the saddle, group rides are usually the only option for me, so afterwards I'll run up another horse's bum (which I know is extremely dangerous, I try not to :I) trying to get myself back. I would greatly appreciate advise if you experiance the same thing with your own :D
Snazzy Azzy no he does not pull me forward. He has a very round jump and bascule. The key is to never catch your horse in the face, so u might need to grab mane and make sure you are not punishing him. Often times this is what causes horses to rush fences. Doing poll work and grids and working on your balance as well as working on a horses flat work also helps there Ride ability to the fences. But I always make sure when my horse makes an effort to jump that I’m completely out of their way, whether that means grabbing mane or sometimes people may use a jumping strap. Also having good core muscles help with balance and position.
Thank you so much for replying so quickly. I completely forgot about the hold on to the mane rule! I have such an incompetent memory but asides from that thank you so much for your advice! I don't know what I'd do without all these wise people teaching me something new every day. Your advice is greatly appreciated! I wish you good luck in any future events you'll be participating in. Have a wonderful day (Or night). :)
I’m a new(ish) rider and I usually get the horses that don’t listen! Do you know how to make that clicking sound with your teeth/tongue? Can you tell me please because not even horses listen to me. I have to kick a lot of times to get them to move T-T ~thanks!
I love how you tell him to pay attention. I have a feeling if he could talk it would be a bit like this! "Pay attention!" "Pay attention to what? Oh SHIT! There's a jump!"
BlackMountain150 LMAO 😹😹😹 I’m dying thank you for this AMAZING comment
oh god he would probably say like this Her:lair dont be silly
Lair: i have my rights lady
Haha, yeah!
GalaxyWolfScent it’s Lear
hahaha yes
Elisa, having just been told by my spinal surgeon I will never ride again, I want you to know that I get the most vicarious pleasure watching your videos. You talk to your horses the way I talked to Bongo on a competitive distance ride. Or just a long days trail outing. I adore Johnny but I have a real soft spot for Lear. I see he doesn't like logs. Neither did Bongo. Always convinced there was a mountain lion crouched behind it. Anyhow, I live here in West Palm Beach right next door to Wellington. I don't even visit with horses anymore....Too much like an alky walking into a bar...but I visit your Web site often. Your personal involvement with all your horses makes you my number one favorite rider, in all disciplines. We have a lot of people who ride here in Wellington but they take a saddled groomed horse out into the ring. They don't clean barns or do much of anything except ride a well trained animal. You have a mentality and work ethic with your horses that I admire greatly. Thank you. May your path be free of woe. Or as I always like to close Happy Trails to You.
That sucks! I'm so sorry.
Did you have scoliosis?
Maddi Terry no severe spinal stenosis.
Oh my sister had back surgery when she was 13 it’s really hard but you will be okay in the end I’m very sorry about your back. Get better soon 😁💙💙
Debra im so sorry to hear about your situation! and small world I live right here in west palm as well! My difference is I have chronic lyme disease, and not very much money so when I work in wellington and see all of the people riding I am heart brokenly jealous because I cant afford to ride all of the time, and most of the time my body wont allow it but i havent given up, what i would give to show jump again..I love watching videos like this because I miss riding so much, I hope you are ok, be well
lear.. we're like drunk we are everywhere 😂
@@natalie-y7u2m 'Cause that horse was like ,,once we canter to one side of track, other time to another side"
@@natalie-y7u2m Five year old was struggling with the concept of straight a *lot* ;).
Wow. I never understood exactly how much work and mental attention it takes to jump... great video!
@ABE The Puppykinz ive never ridden bofore
"Jesus Christ.....THE LOGGG!" 😂😂😂
Your commentary had me dying 😂
The best part is your commentary😂😂😂
Loved this! I have to admit I laughed at the concerned look at the white jump wings and poles. SUCH SPOOK
He seems like he’s a challenge but fun to ride.
I love watching these videos and watching striding and counting. It’s great
You sound like me “Jesus Christ it’s just a (insert object they are spooking at)!” Love the new Go Pro!
I love how you speak to your horse and reusure him
I am glad to know I am not the only one who has this exact conversation with my horse during x-c. Hahaha! So fun to watch, I love your bridle by the way!
It's ok buddy a trailer is not gonna eat you😂
😂😂
Congrats on 101 likes
I can’t tell you how much I adore hearing you talk to the horses. I do it and people think I’m insane! What an interesting ride he took you on there.
That was dramatic! ☺ Just as well a horse-flesh eating plastic bag didn't come out of nowhere and devour you both. Or worse still- a stationary wheel barrow. Those things will eat a young horse in seconds. 😂 Great vid! This new camera is awesome.
Oh my god, the terrain is so big and there are so many jumps, how do you know which ones to take in what order?
I ride too, but I've never done cross country because there are no parcourses near where I live so I can only jump a fallen tree every so often😂, it looks so fun!
Violet Willems so when you go to the show, you walk the course before your ride :)
mkeventing yea, I know that... but I think I'd still get confused hehe :)
Same
Violet when yo do the course you walk it before and the jumps have a specific colour on the number that is on the jump. Like in this video she is following black with white numbers
Violet it goes in numeral order from different height if you get even its regular/tallish if you get odd, it’s really tall
I like the way she's talking to her horse to keep him focused!😂👍🏽👍🏽💕🐴 others would've just slapped their horse!:(
Meggi Bam not true, i know a lot of people who wouldn’t
Me: A trailer isn't gonna come and eat you.
Lear: I think ur wrong hooman
I️ admire how you talk to your horse in a supportive way even if it’s not doing something they’re supposed to. Not a lot of rider I️ know do that 🤗
Oh I love Lear....that was such an effort over the first jump 😂😂
Your horse seems like a big kid having fun. (Maybe too much fun? 😜) great job and great ride!! 💕
I legit love how you’re constantly reassuring your horses!!
Thank you for the ride!! When I was younger I thought I'd like to do some easy cross country. Never happened, but now I'm "riding" with you!!!!
He seems a bit cheeky to ride XC like you really have to keep his mind focused.
Just like my boy is to ride XC (once he locks on to each jump he is like a bullet train but it's between the fences that he is hard to manage sometimes). Do you have any tips for keeping them focused?
Did fab for a young fella though. His concentration will come.
Continuous half halt
Grand Pegasi Equestrian talk to him and make him look at where he is going and in practice do half halts and Activities that keep him alert so that eventually he will think something is going to happen so he focuses on you
Maddie Weston x
Try shortening your reins a bit. Some horses like to be told what to do a lot.
Lear! Hes stepping up a notch! Faster on his feet, such a funny horse.
I love her talking through it
He has come a long way for a youngster . Great ride.
This is the only time I have ever heard you so out if breath, you sure had to work hard for your dollar today Elisa, but I loved how you constantly encouraged forward thinking on his behalf as this is the only way they learn and grow 💕
I love how calm you are with your horse 💜
This was incredibly well ridden. I loved your commentary and his spooking at white fences yet jumps everything you Aim him at 😂
Lear was following his own plan that day it looks like! What a funny boy he is!!
my horse would freak out at the trailer! He handled it well! You are such a good rider and i love your vids!
Awesome job! Lear did a great job for you! You are amazing
You stay so calm and matter of fact! That’s exactly what a unsure/nervous/distracted horse needs. He is a beauty and def a skilled jumper, just like very “OOOO PIECE OF CANDY!” 😁 in this ride. Family Guy reference for those who are like “wtf is this b*tch saying..”
He reminds me of my boy Night he has the same ear markings too.I always have to attempt to keep his mind as focused as possible.I also dubbed straight away!Awsome!
He is lovely and you rode him beautifully.
Where's my six?👍
Lear is absolutely gorgeous 💜💜
Some spooky things🙀 and jumps them brilliant . Great when you speak to them 👏🏻👏🏻
thank you for that! Nice the way you kept your horse focused.
This is awesome to watch!!! Keep it going, you and your horse are great!💖🐴
😂 My horse needs to think slower...way slower❤️ great ride! I'm hope to do this with my OTTB mare I think we would both love it.
They way he angles his neck when he jumps 🤤😍
Thank you for posting this video. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this.
This was too cute!! Nice job with this ride!!
loved your distances and even ride. well done
And for people that think riding horses isn't a form of exercise you can tell by her breathing just how active a rider really is. She doing good with his training it shouldn't be long and he won't notice the stuff to the sides of his path. Well done Lear
i like this horse! he seems a bit challenging, but he will definitely go far
I like how you talk d o him and motivated him every time after a jump.
this was so smooth. wow
I loved him how you tell him he has to pay attention.😊
Seems a little unfocused on the course...good job at talking to him and keeping him focused the whole time
Your horse is a very very beautiful!!
lol Elisa: its ok the trailers not gonna eat u😂😂 such a cute horse😊😍
There's 4 but where the freak is my 6 😂 sums up my life
How do the judges see the whole course? I'm sorry if I sound dumb but I only really do hunter and a little bit of jumper lmao.
there’s a fence judge at every fence so they can write down what’s happened. Hope that helped! 😊
He is SO beautiful!
What breed is he? He has SUCH a beautiful coat!
Catherine Marinovich
Thoroughbred
Your horse is so relaxed 😍
How big is this coarse! I love the commentary!! It's amazing xxx
Some times I do think my horse is drunk
Edit: even better my horse is super fast so it's like a drunk flash
i love him. i love him so so much
I love Lear 😍😍
I really like how you were firm with him when he was fiddling!
Awesome job!!
Lears Like “OMG we’re going cross country!!!! Time to go crazy!!”
Wow ai think this horse is brave and very fast. I like him. That's a nice bridle you have hat comfort crown. Nice horse
“wHeRe ThE fReAk Is My SiX?” I love it lol
Omg he is actually so cute i love when he would just swing his head up (my new crush 🥰)
That is a nice moving horse you.got yourself 👌
When he spooked at the log you sounded like me today 😹. I had a lesson and I was waiting for my turn and the pony I was in was sniffing my friends coat, he bit it and spooked and I just well kinda yelled kinda didn’t bc yeah “JESUS!” 😹😹
Beautyful horse😰😍😍
Wow, what a smooth landing!
I connect with this video on a spiritual level 😂
Best helmet cam ever! 😂😂
“Your ok, the trailer isn’t gonna eat you” 😂😂
im so proud of u two
Lear is my spirit animal
You 2 did a good job! I never saw this horse in a video before, is he new?🤔
"Jesus Christ, a LOG!" that got me 😂🤣
"The trailer's not gonna eat you"
Ah, I love horses
Does anyone else find GoPros super heavy on their hats and pulls it down?🤷♀️
So well ridden!
Your horse is beautiful♥️😘🌸
Wow these horses have incredible stamina
Do you have any tips for getting them into water
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Does he pull you forward over jumps? He kind of looks like he does. I don't know everything about horses so correct me if I'm wrong. It's just his neck is lowered over jumps, which I am similar to. If he does I have a horse that hurls over jumps and yanks me with him, I was wondering if you could give me some advice because If I don't learn how to deal with this I feel as if I'll go nowhere on him. He is an ex-eventer so he thinks it's okay to rush over jumps and he is extremely head-strong, I'm usually successful in slowing him down but he often takes off with me, hurls himself over the jump and yanks me forward with the reins. I often land horribly and begin to bounce around in the saddle, group rides are usually the only option for me, so afterwards I'll run up another horse's bum (which I know is extremely dangerous, I try not to :I) trying to get myself back. I would greatly appreciate advise if you experiance the same thing with your own :D
Snazzy Azzy no he does not pull me forward. He has a very round jump and bascule. The key is to never catch your horse in the face, so u might need to grab mane and make sure you are not punishing him. Often times this is what causes horses to rush fences. Doing poll work and grids and working on your balance as well as working on a horses flat work also helps there Ride ability to the fences. But I always make sure when my horse makes an effort to jump that I’m completely out of their way, whether that means grabbing mane or sometimes people may use a jumping strap. Also having good core muscles help with balance and position.
Thank you so much for replying so quickly. I completely forgot about the hold on to the mane rule! I have such an incompetent memory but asides from that thank you so much for your advice! I don't know what I'd do without all these wise people teaching me something new every day. Your advice is greatly appreciated! I wish you good luck in any future events you'll be participating in. Have a wonderful day (Or night). :)
I love you "Lear lear lear lear dont be silly"
Hmm, a bit more lively than your usual horse, but he’s beautiful! I hope he learns how to pay attention! Love you
Wow!! Just a question do you ever like use a ear bonnet or pony pomms? To help them keep focused?
Izzy Equestriann not for xc. And Lear absolutely HATES to wear ears.
How do you work a GoPro? Like, make it record.
Love his top line muscle!!
Lol, he is so funny!! He decided he wanted to do it his way a few times!!🌹
Waow! Excellent!
How do you find your way?
Josiane Fazlija
Course map, course walk, and numbered jumps w/ color codes
Reminds me of my TB Brego 😂 he’s so unfocused when jumping
Lear has a very different feel to Jonny and Lear also is very good going through water.
I’m a new(ish) rider and I usually get the horses that don’t listen! Do you know how to make that clicking sound with your teeth/tongue? Can you tell me please because not even horses listen to me. I have to kick a lot of times to get them to move T-T
~thanks!
You guys are looking soooo good ❤️❤️
Btw you r very good at horse riding
I wish i had a horse 😣😣😣