This is why dressage is so vital for jumping! I actually think that Rich might be a real help with Jam and Winnie as well--for your tendency to pull before jumps. If you are half-halting (backing it up with your leg) as he had you doing, instead of just going to the hand, you can have it both ways--your way and their way! Worth a try! And the costume was hysterical! Worth the bidding war! 🙂
Remember Meg, you need to adjust your Pony's stride to fit the course presented to you. You can't always get the course that is perfect for your Pony's stride. That is why we walk courses. This was a very good excercise for you and I think Rich is a perfect instructor for you and Bear.
Rich is an incredibly brilliant teacher. It makes perfect sense that he used to jump and totally figured out the relationship between dressage and jumping. Only the true masters can do that. Bear looked terrific. You look terrific. And the Grinch looked terrific.
Oh my goodness, just love Rich - you two together always make me smile. Bear really responded so well - she flew again! Well done Meg, and thank you for another fun vlog.
Thanks so much Meg for another amazing year of vlogs! Quality content, beautiful filming, fun, entertaining and so relaxing to watch after a day at work! Wishing you, Pete and all your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year 😊 Emily
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe you’ve done this! Wow, thank you so much!! You are truly welcome, I’m so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed them ❤️❤️❤️ A very Merry Christmas to you too Emily 🎄
I love lessons with Rich. 😂 What he said about the double made sense. Get her hocks under her. She went really well. See, the Grinch knows his stuff...👏👏🤣
I love the interactions between you and Rich. He is hysterical. And teddy bear is my favorite of all your horses!❤❤❤”That’s terrifying! I was talking about your face. “ 🤣😂🤣😂
Poor Rich 😂 Bear is a superstar, groundwork is just as important if not the most important part of jumping, luv hugs and kisses have a fantastic Christmas
I think Rich may have solved the Teddy Bear dilemma; she needs more consistant support on the rein? We won't get as much funny Bear jumps way over the height. Hallelujah! Maybe?!?
I think working with Rich for jumping brought some of that same "this is just what we do" vibe from dressage over to jumping. You both clearly love working together and jumping, once the nerves are out. I love seeing the work and care that is being put into Bear ❤
Rich is a gem! I can't even IMAGINE any of my riding instructors putting on a cotume, and a Grinch at that, for any amount of money.....Or having a sense of humor for that matter....
Oh Meg you are in trouble. Rich will get you back for this. Rich could you EVER have imagined doing this sort of thing before meeting Meg? You both are hilarious. Merry Christmas to you both. Safe, Happy and Healthy 2025 to you and your horses and ponies.
Bear is epic, love watching her jump but also love watching Rich as a grinch. Love the lesson you could see the changes. Thanks for the awesome year of vlogs and allowing us along for the ride. Merry Xmas. #WinnieorWilmaforbadders
I just love Rich! He is always such a good sport - for all his complaints/moans... He's also just the sort of instructor I would like (if I were still riding). Might I suggest, by the way, looking up Home Free's version of You're a Mean one, Mr. Grinch? It's rather good...
Loved this! Loved how you and Rich worked together to get Bear going so well, loved how you were confident and riding forward, and most of all, loved Rich trying to point out the course with his Grinch hands!!!! Best outfit, worth the bidding war!
Another great one. Rich is a great teacher at ju,ping as well as dressage. Bear is really enjoying herself. Merry Christmas to all at Elphick Event Ponies. ❤
Oh the banter is priceless. Rich has been the ducks nuts this vlogmas. Just love that he capitulates to the craziness with good humour. I think he secretly enjoys it. Love love loved this one. Xoxo
I love the banter between you and Rich, Meg. And you definitely seem to enjoy your lessons with Rich more now. Rich is a very good instructor, keep these vlogs coming, Meg. 😊
I have a Welsh/TB who is JUST LIKE Bear! He curls behind the bit constantly, is quick, and super spooky. I give you a ton of credit - they’re not easy! Also, Rich is actually a great jump coach! Who would’ve guessed?!
Six minutes in and my laptop screen now covered in coffee!!! Hilarious. Good sport Rich! And then "it's hard to do anything with Grinch hands...." 😂😂 You and Bear were fab obvs.
love the VLOGS with Rich (and Simon)!! Rich is absolutely hilarious, and while times here in the US are so uncertain and extremely stressful watching you and Rich provides a much needed moment of relief. Happy Holidays to you both ( and Simon!!).
I knew it was going to be the Grinch -- but it was still plenty funny :) My goodness, Rich is a good sport. He's going to get you good one of these days, Meg. I'd be a little worried ...
What a great sport Rich is just don’t you just love his dry sense of humour, Meg you and Rich are the equestrian equivalent of “the two Ronnies” and it’s been wonderfully entertaining this vlogmas. Thank you for making me laugh especially whilst I’m having to spend Christmas and the New Year in hospital, laughter truly is the best medicine! Xxx
That was funny you and Rich omg lol. Bear was sooooo good love watching her jump she’s amazing Meg. Loved the banter in this vlogmas tfs 🎅🎄🎅 Merry Christmas to you all.🤗
I love that bear got to be a… Momma bear finally! However, I’m also just as pleased to see her back jumping again! She has the best personality in the jumping ring! I mean, if they gave points for creative style over a jump, she would be a 12/10 every round!😂 I love you bear! You’ve got hops for days. Love from California⛰️🎄🌧️🐴🩵
I'm convinced that Bear is Rich's favorite of Meg's ponies. She's amazing at dressage, and she might deck Meg at any moment 😂
😂 I think you're spot on! 🤣
He said so in emily’s vlogmas video with him.
Simon giving Rich a lesson would be hilarious...
Omg yes we need this
And... Rich giving Simon a lesson on the 18 hand 5* dressage horse 😅
This is a fab idea
Wow! Here's an idea for next year.....Simon teaches Rich jumping and Rich teaches Simon Dressage.....Would it come to blows???
@@Nancy-mi3xe You mean next year as in January right?😅 I can't wait until next year's vlogmas 🤣
It's too bad Rich is so blooming tall! I would LOVE to see what he could do with Bear under saddle!
Ohh that makes me wonder how nice he’d make her look 😮😮
Maybe if he wore rollerskates while riding😂
This is why dressage is so vital for jumping! I actually think that Rich might be a real help with Jam and Winnie as well--for your tendency to pull before jumps. If you are half-halting (backing it up with your leg) as he had you doing, instead of just going to the hand, you can have it both ways--your way and their way! Worth a try! And the costume was hysterical! Worth the bidding war! 🙂
Rich has totally unlocked something in you and Bear here! I think he's got a fabulous read on that little pony ❤
Remember Meg, you need to adjust your Pony's stride to fit the course presented to you. You can't always get the course that is perfect for your Pony's stride. That is why we walk courses. This was a very good excercise for you and I think Rich is a perfect instructor for you and Bear.
Rich is an incredibly brilliant teacher. It makes perfect sense that he used to jump and totally figured out the relationship between dressage and jumping. Only the true masters can do that. Bear looked terrific. You look terrific. And the Grinch looked terrific.
I love how much of this vlogmas has been about Teddy and how much rich has been in vlogmas so much 😁the shock rich has about bears ping 😂😂
Oh my goodness, just love Rich - you two together always make me smile. Bear really responded so well - she flew again! Well done Meg, and thank you for another fun vlog.
Meg is so good for Rich! Brings out his best self! 😂
Love the banter. He really is a good instructor!!
rich is so good at teaching u on bear and really understanding her jumping, you look great rich should do more jump coaching ! merry christmas!!
Thanks so much Meg for another amazing year of vlogs! Quality content, beautiful filming, fun, entertaining and so relaxing to watch after a day at work! Wishing you, Pete and all your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year 😊 Emily
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe you’ve done this! Wow, thank you so much!! You are truly welcome, I’m so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed them ❤️❤️❤️ A very Merry Christmas to you too Emily 🎄
@@elphick.event.ponies you deserve it, just a little Christmas gift 😊 x
I love lessons with Rich. 😂 What he said about the double made sense. Get her hocks under her. She went really well. See, the Grinch knows his stuff...👏👏🤣
I love the interactions between you and Rich. He is hysterical. And teddy bear is my favorite of all your horses!❤❤❤”That’s terrifying! I was talking about your face. “ 🤣😂🤣😂
That outfit…😂😂😂 I kept waiting for him to call Bear “IT” lol
He did and I almost spat🤣🤣🤣🤣
Poor Rich 😂 Bear is a superstar, groundwork is just as important if not the most important part of jumping, luv hugs and kisses have a fantastic Christmas
I think Rich may have solved the Teddy Bear dilemma; she needs more consistant support on the rein? We won't get as much funny Bear jumps way over the height. Hallelujah! Maybe?!?
I think working with Rich for jumping brought some of that same "this is just what we do" vibe from dressage over to jumping. You both clearly love working together and jumping, once the nerves are out. I love seeing the work and care that is being put into Bear ❤
That pony can really jump; Meg you look so great…very forward and your hands in a great position!
5:56 has soon as she said “ this one fits your personality I knew it was the grinch
Thank you Meg!!
Rich just has the most amazing mix of fun and energetic golden retriever energy but serious and stern when needed!! 😂❤
I like how rich keeps on saying get a grip
Rich is a gem! I can't even IMAGINE any of my riding instructors putting on a cotume, and a Grinch at that, for any amount of money.....Or having a sense of humor for that matter....
Approaching jumping with a dressage mindset I think is EXCELLENT, especially for a spooky pony ❤
Oh Meg you are in trouble. Rich will get you back for this. Rich could you EVER have imagined doing this sort of thing before meeting Meg? You both are hilarious. Merry Christmas to you both. Safe, Happy and Healthy 2025 to you and your horses and ponies.
Rich does actually sound like the Grinch LOL I hope he's going to get you back for this! .... Put her back on your dark bay horse Rich
Rich Is Such a Sport !!!🤣🤣😂😂🥰 Wot About Simey Giving Rich a show jumping lesson and rich giving simey a dressage lesson !!!
Always excited for a Rich video
Little Bear has so much ability and charisma. ❤
The bants were fun, but Rich’s incisive approach to how to SJ Bear was the best !! Don’t they say that showjumping is just flatwork between obstacles…
He is a mean one MR RICH 😂😂
Meg folding when Rich came out in the outfit had me in stitches
Bear is epic, love watching her jump but also love watching Rich as a grinch. Love the lesson you could see the changes.
Thanks for the awesome year of vlogs and allowing us along for the ride. Merry Xmas.
#WinnieorWilmaforbadders
Simon naturally kept that contact whilst sending her forward, lovely to see how confident you both are when you do the same - go Richard!
I love the interactions between you and Rich. He is hysterical. And teddy bear is my favorite of all your horses!❤❤❤
oh Rich you are so very right. I vote Simmie take the Bear on for six months, Woo hoo. Sky is the limit.
Rich and you are single handedly curing my winter depression this vlogmas season 😂😂 Thank you for the stellar vlogmas this year!
The Grinch was surprisingly very good at this, he really helped!
Sweet jumping Bear and Meg! 🎄⭐️.
Ahhhh I love bear and rich!! The perfect duo 😂
Rich is actually very close to grinch so I think that costumes very fitting🤣
Best I have ever seen you and Bear jump 🙌🏻♥️🥳
With her new clip bear always looks stunned.
Always good when it's with rich 😂
This is the best Bear has jumped since she came back. She is actually using herself instead of throwing herself over the fences.
I just love Rich! He is always such a good sport - for all his complaints/moans... He's also just the sort of instructor I would like (if I were still riding).
Might I suggest, by the way, looking up Home Free's version of You're a Mean one, Mr. Grinch? It's rather good...
I love Rich he knows you well and you and Bear are epic 😮😊❤
Loved this! Loved how you and Rich worked together to get Bear going so well, loved how you were confident and riding forward, and most of all, loved Rich trying to point out the course with his Grinch hands!!!! Best outfit, worth the bidding war!
Seeing Rich dressed as The Grinch has been a highlight of my Christmas 😂
We Love Bear ❤
I feel there may have been Prosecco involved too 🤣
i love rich he just no nonsense type of trainer just go he says .
Another great one. Rich is a great teacher at ju,ping as well as dressage. Bear is really enjoying herself.
Merry Christmas to all at Elphick Event Ponies. ❤
Bear should be a hunter jumper 😂
He was nice to you considering what you had him wearing!! The many beep beep beeps had me cracking up.
Oh the banter is priceless. Rich has been the ducks nuts this vlogmas. Just love that he capitulates to the craziness with good humour. I think he secretly enjoys it. Love love loved this one. Xoxo
I love the banter between you and Rich, Meg. And you definitely seem to enjoy your lessons with Rich more now. Rich is a very good instructor, keep these vlogs coming, Meg. 😊
It’s interesting it’s almost like Rich is coaching you to ride Bear the way Simon rode her.
Love Meg and Rich vlogs… really make me chuckle… love the way you bounce off each other and with Bear too… so special xxx
Bear is just the most incredible little pony 😍😍
I have a Welsh/TB who is JUST LIKE Bear! He curls behind the bit constantly, is quick, and super spooky. I give you a ton of credit - they’re not easy!
Also, Rich is actually a great jump coach! Who would’ve guessed?!
Love Bear, she jumps everything as if it's 15 feet high.
Six minutes in and my laptop screen now covered in coffee!!! Hilarious. Good sport Rich! And then "it's hard to do anything with Grinch hands...." 😂😂 You and Bear were fab obvs.
Rich is good, credit to him for a great jump lesson ❤😊
love the VLOGS with Rich (and Simon)!! Rich is absolutely hilarious, and while times here in the US are so uncertain and extremely stressful watching you and Rich provides a much needed moment of relief. Happy Holidays to you both ( and Simon!!).
Oh Meg, Bear is sooo less crazy these days...❤❤❤ Rich made a lot of sense.... He knows his stuff that Grinchy Richy.😂😂😂
Rich is such a good sport!
Bear of course is a total superstar ✨️ she is wonderful, but Meg brilliantly so well ridden & Rich is an amazing instructor 🎉👌💪🏅🎄
I knew it was going to be the Grinch -- but it was still plenty funny :) My goodness, Rich is a good sport. He's going to get you good one of these days, Meg. I'd be a little worried ...
What a great sport Rich is just don’t you just love his dry sense of humour, Meg you and Rich are the equestrian equivalent of “the two Ronnies” and it’s been wonderfully entertaining this vlogmas. Thank you for making me laugh especially whilst I’m having to spend Christmas and the New Year in hospital, laughter truly is the best medicine! Xxx
6:20 I love how Bear is like ‘… we’re not with him…’
'it's just the grinch holding a pole' 😂
This was brilliant from start to finish 😂
Rich is a double threat!! He's a great dressage trainer and I thought he did a great job on the jump lesson. I thought Rich had some great pointers.
The Meg n Rich show, always entertaining! Merry Grinchmas to all.
I actually love the dynamic between you and RIch, it's a wonderful love-hate relationship with the kind of banter I wish I had with my instructor 😭
Im not ready for the end of vlogmas girl😩😩😩😩
Rich is actually a really good sj instructor!! Good job rich!! 👌👌 Hope to see more of him giving jumping lessons! 😁
OMG you and Rich together are so fun! He really is a good instructor...
2:45 I wish I could’ve seen his face😂❤🎉😅❤
Oh rich looks like he’s having the time of his life wearing that costume meg😂😂
Smashed it! You and Teddy look amazing - agree, Rich really tapped into what worked for you two
That was funny you and Rich omg lol. Bear was sooooo good love watching her jump she’s amazing Meg. Loved the banter in this vlogmas tfs 🎅🎄🎅 Merry Christmas to you all.🤗
Teddy is epic over the bigger fences 💕
Only in the intro, but have a feeling this is going to be hilarious 😆
First time havent seen meg stress to the max about seeing a stride, love rich!!😂😂😂
I love you Meg!! And bear ofc 😂
Have Simon teach rich a lesson lol
Rich is such a good sport and a heck of a good jumping coach...
Your riding looks amazing in this video. Its nice to see the more confident Meg coming out again
Great video! Super schooling! Richard had you riding and jumping very well! Super riding Meg!!!!!
OMG. You and Rich are so funny together. Love te Grinch costume. He’s such a good sport.
Fantastic fun. Great tuition and riding .
I think Rich is a great jumping instructor!
You two are pure comedic gold! But at the same time educational and informative 😂❤️ amazing combination 💚 Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤💚
😂😂 good sport Rich
Love it!!! You guys are Awesome together
Next time rich needs to be Cindy Lou Who 😂😂😂😂
Hahahahah
Well rich. You are working your magic. Maybe bear and rich are the needed combo. Imagine rich on bear ♥️
I feel like Rich might know a thing or two 😁 🤗😊😉 besides his long thin Grinchy legs are adorbs 😁❤
I love that bear got to be a… Momma bear finally! However, I’m also just as pleased to see her back jumping again! She has the best personality in the jumping ring! I mean, if they gave points for creative style over a jump, she would be a 12/10 every round!😂
I love you bear! You’ve got hops for days. Love from California⛰️🎄🌧️🐴🩵
That was EPIC 😅😊