It's his horse so he calls the shots but spurs if used properly (the rounded) are an excellent tool to help with contact with a horse. I don't jab my horse ever with them just roll them along his sides because
@@jennifergudmundson2277 Spurs are not cruel and are not supposed to hurt the horse. Don’t forget that the first rider’s weapon is his own body. If you tried spurs on your horse and did hurt him, spurs are not the problem, you are. And if you never tried spurs, you can’t give your opinion on it
You two are very different riders on totally different horses.. you both excel in your own style.. Jesse don't ever feel that you're an inferior rider to Matt because you most definitely are not.. 😍😍
Love the comment but id hope not. Matt does dressage and jesse does alot of Liberty and bitless/horsemanship. Totally different genre. Matt competes and jesse has never felt the need to. Its just a different way of being a equestrian but still a equestrian if u get my point.
@@emmamonks1982 I was replying to your remark "Matt competes and Jesse has never felt the need to." Jesse was a champion high jumper, but is very humble and soft spoken about his accomplishments. He cares much more about his animals than awards and praise.
I laughed so hard at that omg, I love Jesse's boundaries with his horses. Not that Matt is terrible for using spurs, but it's just not how Jesse's horses are trained. I think it was really good for Matt, it seems like he treats his equipment as a crutch sometimes, hes so picky on his riding. sometimes you need to step back, chill out, and just experience the horse you've been given. having to geo creative makes you a better rider! Jesse knows that and I think he set this up so he could pick on Matt a little and challenge him. Antares is looking stunning as well.
@@kayawinchell182 yeah I think spurs aren’t needed depending on the horse, honestly I never realized that Matt used spurs until this video and I was shocked by it to be honest. Matt has a beautiful relationship especially with chase, makes me wonder if he uses spurs often directly with chase! But regardless I love him and I respect Jesse to the fullest for speaking up for his horse, especially with Antares not being used to them could turn into a safety matter too!
Honestly , I love both of them, I really do. But I have 2 horses witch are also very different, in height and character, so I dont See his point of needing spurs on a smaller horse. My mare is pretty small, but i'd never used them on her , simply because the one time I tried to See if she even knows spurs she immodeatly went head up , back low and tail up (if that make sense ,english aint my first language 😅). Also shes a showjumper and we do a lot of free work without bridle so no need for if anyway. While my Gelding , who is ten years younger and trained for dressage , is reletavly tall and I user spurs on him , simply because he's comftable with them. I offen ride one after another and never felt a a Problem with my heel, so I really can't understand him (sorry for that Essay)
Jesse is so cute! No on my horse! NO SPURS! I totally agree with you Jesse. No matter what Matt says that was a great ride and a beautiful horse. They looked good.
Jesse is gifted, he is one in a bazillion riders, that rides with the type of connection that is rare with all the horses he rides, Matt is dedicated to his riding and is about improving his skills, and has alot of qualities that make for him to be really accomplished someday. . . . . I think the difference between the 2 is that Jesse is having fun, Matt is a perfectionist
I loved this video. I loved seeing Jesse kind of put his foot down with Matt for a change. I also am impressed that Matt capitulated. I didn’t know he had it in him. All in all, not only is it great to see the guys working with the others animals. It’s nice to see how their partnership works, and realize it’s more balanced than it may sometimes appear to be. Bravo guys! 👏👏👏👏👏💚
Jesse, I love your style of training. You are gentle & encouraging. You work with the horses natural movement & personality. Instead of trying to force him into a movement he doesn’t naturally make. You work with your horse as partners. You will go a long way with your technique.
Matt can put on such a POUT! I love that Jesse insisted he remove the spurs and try riding a new way….change is GOOD Matt!! Being out of your comfort zone is when you learn about YOURSELF. Lots of love to you both and all the animals at your home!
@@jennifergudmundson2277 you are aware that spurs aren’t generally bad right? They are supposed to be an extension of the leg, an additional use to touch the body of the horse and give signals. Sure, Matt seems to be a little too used to spurs and not every horse needs them, but Matt is a very experienced and good rider. He is not using the spurs to hurt the horse as sadly a lot of people do, I assume this is where your negative view of spurs came from. Any equipment can be used to harm the horse and one of the most harming things is the body of the rider itself, which is the reason spurs can be harmful. If they are hurting the horse, it’s the rider’s fault, not the spurs themselves. If used correctly, they are like a longer part of the leg and the horse will not feel a difference. Matt seems to be a high skilled rider and yes, he may use spurs unnecessarily often, but definitely not in a harming way.
@@icy8403 but let's just think for a second - it's a pointed piece of metal poking the horse in the ribs - now just think how that would feel to you if someone poked you in the ribs with a piece of metal. And you have your whole leg, seat and voice to communicate. There are images of Olympic riders drawing blood with spurs - and they are supposed to be "experts". Now try to explain to be how spurs aren't a bad thing...
You can tell Matt is too used to spurs. I spent the whole video crying out "heels DOWN Matt!" 😂 proud of you for holding your ground and saying no to spurs. Your horse your rules, keeping him happy!
I was thinking the same thing, except i just wanted him to pull his stirrups or cross them to ride more off his seat and legs. They did great with no reins even though he was nervous. Imo, riding different horses teaches you to be a better rider.
@@yveodstruxn Very true! I think Matt could definitely benefit from No Stirrup November for practice not hugging his horse with his legs like that. Always good to keep fresh with different techniques and horses!
@@EdieDawnJay I think you guys are looking at this backwards. His legs are back because he literally cannot put them on otherwise because the horses barrel isn't there. As a short person I've only recently experienced this but it's a weird feeling. It would be like a 5ft person getting on a Shetland and trying to use their calves. It just wouldn't happen. You kinda sound like kids who think you know but dont.
@@NoThankUBeQuiet Interesting story bro, but no matter how tall you are compared to the barrel of your horse, you shouldn't be hugging them with your legs like that because you are out of balance. Heels down, toes up, learn how to use your whole leg, not just your heels and lower calf. You and the horse will be grateful you were a well balanced rider. ESPECIALLY on a horse such as this which Jesse has done a fantastic job of training with verbal queues.
It's great to see that no matter how great of a rider you are, as soon as you're put on someone else's horse that's used to being ridden in a different way you feel like you you're learning the basics again
That is so true. I'm far from being a great rider but let's say I know what I'm doing on the horse I normally ride and we get along pretty well, I know what to do to get a certain result. Then suddenly riding a different horse, at another barn I felt like I've never ridden before. Xd So weird, but a great opportunity to learn and possibly find out what you have to improve generally.
Good for you Jesse for not allowing anyone to ride your horse with spurs. There’s no way that you’re an inferior rider to anyone! Can I just say, riding on a neck rein only speaks volumes for your riding ability. Just be true to yourself and your horses Jesse, that’s all you need to do. Thank you for sharing.
Good on you Jesse for not accepting spurs on Antares! He's your horse and you know what he needs and can handle better than anyone. Matt is a great rider with a different style but sometimes it's good to switch it up and try something different.
Antares is a true fairytale horse 😍 he is so wow, and has such softness and sweetness. Kudos to you Jesse 🙏 I think Matt will benefit from loosening up a bit, Antares is a fantastic teacher for that 😊
Haha first time i see Jesse stand his ground 😅. No my horse, my rules 🫣😊. Love this funny videos with you and Matt. Did you guys tried the neckrope with Chace or gonna do that? O wait i just found a video from 3 years ago, gonna watch it now 🤭
Jess, thank you for sharing this great video. And Matt thank you for being part of this. I think it was a great way to show people that even though you both own, ride and train horses, everyone has a different way or method. So again thank you and hope you 2 have a great weekend. Best always Rusty ♥️
Just as Matt struggled with Jesse way, Jesse struggled with matts way. Doesn’t mean one is better than the other just people have different ways and disciplines. Both perfect in your own discipline 💗
Yes it does one way is done with patience,love respect and intelligence,and understanding the horse....and the other way is how to use torture devices,demanding,using the rains to balance on and not using your brain to understand tge horse and not just do what the human say to do!
Matt hands over the spurs, and Jesse immediately throws them away lmao. That was priceless. Good for Jesse for being firm, and for Matt giving a more natural ride on a strange horse a try. I think I remember a video years ago of him riding Annie with a neck rope and she just went like a runaway train, so Antares was very well behaved. Thank you for this great video, it's always interesting to see both of your riding styles.
I agree with the spur situation. Ever since I was younger and started riding, I was always taught to use the inside of the calf. As I started working with even better professionals in the industry they talked about and described riders that would use their heel and just spur for almost Every aid with everything they’re doing with the leg. My instructors would always teach to use the calf and not the heel or rely on spur for everything. If it was supposed to be a heel aid or a spur all the time, it would be called a heal aid not a leg aid. Your calf is already nicely positioned and in contact with your Horse’s side and always right there ready to give an aid. You do not need to rely on just the spur or bending your knee and using your heel. Using the inside of your calf makes your aids that much more quiet and invisible, Long as you are positioned correctly and using your aids correctly And your horse is trained to be on your aids or in front of your leg.
Such a good thing that you were taught that! I unfortunately learned to use my heels (don’t know if it necessarily was my riding school’s fault, don’t think so as I’m still riding there) and now I’m trying really hard to unlearn it and relearn the right way. But I’m getting there!
Never in all my years of riding have i ever heard or taught any1 the ....heel aid😅 theres no such thing! Heels down ..yes absolutely. But heel aid ..nope! Not sure where u guys take lessons but thats not a thing. Leg aid yes. U use ur heel to find different buttons. From ur comment im wondering what level u ride at. U use ur heel or spur to find different buttons. Ie at a higher level most horses have 4 different trots and canters. The leg or calve to be precise is too large a area to give these precise aids to find the different buttons on the horses barrel. Hence why spurs are used and are required in most high level tests. Infact in most its a requirement to wear them to give ur horse more direct aids. But yh once u move up the levels and ur horse does too, the calf just is too large to tell and communicate precisely to ur horse what u want. X
Same when I got of the horse I knew I used leg correctly since my calf and thighs always ached. It was very rare for me to use my crop. I gave him a light tap on the shoulder to wake him up if he never responded to my leg and that was about it. I never ever use spurs.
It's super to see you both! We see humour, Matt's advice, Jesse's positive attitude and Antares, so cute and sweet. Each rider has his/her own rules, so NO SPURS for Jesse who will respect Matt's rules. They are both excellent riders and they have different ways of training and riding their horses (goals, character, horses are different). Thanks to both of you for sharing this great video. 😍👍💙
Love this video so much! From throwing away the spurs, to Matt’s reaction to the “extra” lead changes! 😂 I laughed so hard I had tears! Love both of you guys! Cheers! 🥰
Matt, aren't you a bit too critical today? A bit of a drama queen. Jesse you follow your horse's needs, moods and desires. Not fixated on this is the only way. Flexibility is the key to success. This is the same for humans and animals. Great work Jesse.
Antares has a natural beauty about him and his gait. I believe he is a life companion and will do anything for Jesse. Kudos to Jess for putting his boundaries into play.
Good for you Jesse sticking up for your horse and not allowing spurs to be used. Riders can become so reliant on artificial aids that they struggle to ride without them. Stripping back to basics will make you a better rider and give you feel. I have to say that I enjoy videos far more without Matt in them these days, he seems so genuinely unappreciative of other people’s goals and great achievements. Absolutely love watching your videos Jesse, don’t ever change, you’re an amazing horseman and a great teacher.
I used to ride a horse like this. He taught me that the back injury I had was more serious than I thought. In fact the aids I thought I was giving were actually reversed. I had an experienced instructor on the ground to observe and she said I was giving aids in reverse left/ right and right/left.😮
The back injury never resolved. I stopped riding within six months. I did not want to wreck good horses because I had lost ‘feel’. It has now been twenty years and the additional injuries caused by a car crash have ensured that I have not ridden to a good standard since. However, after watching your videos, I feel inspired to start again sometime soon. 18:48
This is great! Get Matt out of his comfort zone! And it was a positive experience for all. You've done such a nice job with Antares, Jesse! Also a real lsugh too see the differences in riding and opinions between Matt and Jesse!
Much respect for you, Jesse. I stood up and cheered when you made Matt take the Spurs off. And you have worked wonders with Antares. Outstanding Equestrian!
Antares is such a beautiful horse and an especially great prancer (trotter). Thanks Jesse and Matt, always enjoy sometime with you and you're lovely animals.
OMG. No two horses are the same. Just coz matt rides HIS horse with spurs, doesn't mean he SHOULD ride any other horse that isn't his with spurs, nor does he have much right to IF the owner puts their foot down. Glad to see he humored Jesse.
love the neck rope riding, its interesting how freer the horse behaves in its head and neck area without the bridle yet still executes the moves asked of it a beautiful horse and love watching your videos
😂 the start of this is brilliant! I really like Matt but very honestly, I always preferred your riding so I like that you are like “no, my horse, my way”☺️
The way Jesse summed up the experience was perfect.... thank you to both of you... it must be very interesting to watch your boy being ridden by someone else.... another perspective that you can't experience when you are the rider...Nice!
Loved watching this video. Starting my own Friesian and want to try to ride more naturally on her and more classical…Jesse your horse is beautiful and you have taught ihim to balance himself. I also loved that for once you were in control and assertive over Matt who usually comes across as the more dominating partner….loved that you asserted YOUR rules with YOUR horse! You and Matt ride so differently but you both adore your horses and it shows in all your videos. Please make more fun clips like this …I love seeing Matt out of his comfort zone and you getting amused by that! Your giggle is infectious!
Jesse I love how much fun you have with your horses, you are such an inspirational rider/trainer. Please never change we need more people like you in the horse world 💜
That was really cute. I think you can always learn new aspects, and Jesse and Matt demonstrated that perfectly. Antares is such a sweet horse, such a pleasure to watch him.
I love this video, but my favourite part is the spurs. We all know Matt would NEVER hurt a horse with spurs (or in any way) but the kind way Jesse insists they aren't necessary made my heart warm. It's clear he's more focused on allowing the horse to talk through Matt without tools
Antares - you gotta love him! Instead of doing the Spanish Walk... Antares says "that's baby stuff - I'll show you the Spanish trot!" It was such a beautiful floating trot! 👍 I 💖'd his ears at the end - flat out sideways... as if to say "I have NO idea what these two are doing!" 😁🤣😆
It was great! I love how you stand up for your horse. Matt is great, but he seems to be a bit bossy sometimes! Don't feel like you're not an as good rider as him, because you really are! You're both amazing, just different techniques!
I like how he stood his ground about the spurs, being a good example for people watching that you don’t need to give into the pressure to use methods that are harsher than you’re comfortable with 😊 And i agree, spurs are just a way to cheat your way into looking more effortless. If someone actually feels like they absolutely need them, it probably means that they have unresolved problems riding with the horse. Although i’ve never touched them myself so what do i know, but i bet it’s the same for any tool to harden the physical pressure. Matt clearly didn’t need them either, and that’s always cooler and more impressive than needing them.
"What is happening?!!" "He's just being really EXTRA!!" 🤣😂🤣 OH Matt! Good for you for trying (even if you were just a teensy bit reluctant! 😉💛). Jesse, way to stand up for your principles! And well done Antares!! Two very different riding styles and he coped wonderfully!
Looks like Matt is really depending on his spurs. When he said "otherwise I'm asking everything with this" I thought, yeah, that's how you're supposed to do it? The spurs don't replace your regular leg aids! He could really benefit from leaving them off from time to time.
Wait, what??? You broke him in yourself? This firey, unmanageable stallion (before gelded)...? Sweet, gentle Jesse? Ya got a lot more guts than it appears! 😃! Usually a harrowing task most men avoid because it can be so dangerous! Yikes! 😳😱 Can't help but have lots more respect for 'The Little Prince', with the heart of a lion!!!! 💥🌞💥!!! 🥰👏👏👏
I love watching you two together. You make me laugh so much. You’re both excellent riders but have completely different styles and the way you interact cracks me up.😂
What a great partnership they both have. Matt is the matador standing tall and redirecting his movement and Jesse is the cape, soft, flowing and gentle. I love all their videos❤
"Take the spurs off"
"But I'm barely going to be touching him"
"Good then you don't need them"
Jesse you're an absolute legend
Yes, I loved that! 1:0 for Jesse :D
This! 🙂🙌🏻
Cracked me up - Plus, what he said is true & made perfect sense.
Classic wasnt it😇
That remark was g💫ld, Jesse!
Yes, Jesse! Standing up for your horse. No need for spurs.
👍👏👏👏❤️🐴
Jesse stood his ground!! I love this man!!😘❤👏
Way to go Jesse!! Spurs hurt, they are cruel IMHO.
It's his horse so he calls the shots but spurs if used properly (the rounded) are an excellent tool to help with contact with a horse. I don't jab my horse ever with them just roll them along his sides because
@@jennifergudmundson2277 Spurs are not cruel and are not supposed to hurt the horse. Don’t forget that the first rider’s weapon is his own body. If you tried spurs on your horse and did hurt him, spurs are not the problem, you are. And if you never tried spurs, you can’t give your opinion on it
You two are very different riders on totally different horses.. you both excel in your own style.. Jesse don't ever feel that you're an inferior rider to Matt because you most definitely are not.. 😍😍
Love the comment but id hope not. Matt does dressage and jesse does alot of Liberty and bitless/horsemanship. Totally different genre. Matt competes and jesse has never felt the need to. Its just a different way of being a equestrian but still a equestrian if u get my point.
@@emmamonks1982 Jessa has done dressage in the past and was very talented at that, as well.
@@marinstafford yes, i know. I follow them both on horseworld tv. I kno hes a competent rider. Infact hes a great rider. Where did i state otherwise?
@@emmamonks1982 I was replying to your remark "Matt competes and Jesse has never felt the need to." Jesse was a champion high jumper, but is very humble and soft spoken about his accomplishments. He cares much more about his animals than awards and praise.
@@marinstafford yes were aware. Im talking purely dressage. And btw, a high jumper? Show jumping u mean.x
Matt: “you see what I mean about my heel?”
Jesse: “NO”
😂 I love Jesse and Matt, both amazing riders just with different techniques🙏
I laughed so hard at that omg, I love Jesse's boundaries with his horses. Not that Matt is terrible for using spurs, but it's just not how Jesse's horses are trained. I think it was really good for Matt, it seems like he treats his equipment as a crutch sometimes, hes so picky on his riding. sometimes you need to step back, chill out, and just experience the horse you've been given. having to geo creative makes you a better rider! Jesse knows that and I think he set this up so he could pick on Matt a little and challenge him. Antares is looking stunning as well.
@@kayawinchell182 yeah I think spurs aren’t needed depending on the horse, honestly I never realized that Matt used spurs until this video and I was shocked by it to be honest. Matt has a beautiful relationship especially with chase, makes me wonder if he uses spurs often directly with chase! But regardless I love him and I respect Jesse to the fullest for speaking up for his horse, especially with Antares not being used to them could turn into a safety matter too!
@@kayawinchell182 that is a lovely comment, just my feeling too
Hello Melli how are you doing today
Honestly , I love both of them, I really do. But I have 2 horses witch are also very different, in height and character, so I dont See his point of needing spurs on a smaller horse. My mare is pretty small, but i'd never used them on her , simply because the one time I tried to See if she even knows spurs she immodeatly went head up , back low and tail up (if that make sense ,english aint my first language 😅). Also shes a showjumper and we do a lot of free work without bridle so no need for if anyway. While my Gelding , who is ten years younger and trained for dressage , is reletavly tall and I user spurs on him , simply because he's comftable with them. I offen ride one after another and never felt a a Problem with my heel, so I really can't understand him (sorry for that Essay)
Jesse is so cute! No on my horse! NO SPURS! I totally agree with you Jesse.
No matter what Matt says that was a great ride and a beautiful horse. They looked good.
Jesse is gifted, he is one in a bazillion riders, that rides with the type of connection that is rare with all the horses he rides, Matt is dedicated to his riding and is about improving his skills, and has alot of qualities that make for him to be really accomplished someday. . . . . I think the difference between the 2 is that Jesse is having fun, Matt is a perfectionist
I loved this video. I loved seeing Jesse kind of put his foot down with Matt for a change. I also am impressed that Matt capitulated. I didn’t know he had it in him. All in all, not only is it great to see the guys working with the others animals. It’s nice to see how their partnership works, and realize it’s more balanced than it may sometimes appear to be. Bravo guys! 👏👏👏👏👏💚
Hello Melli how are you doing today
Best comment yet…
“ then be creative “ Jesse is an absolute legend never seizes to make me 😂
Jesse, I love your style of training. You are gentle & encouraging. You work with the horses natural movement & personality. Instead of trying to force him into a movement he doesn’t naturally make. You work with your horse as partners. You will go a long way with your technique.
Literally you're one of the most inspiring people i've seen. your care for your horses is so admirable!
Antares to Matt "Am I extra?.. or are you basic?".. 🤣🤣.. just couldn't resist that one 🙂🤣
Jesse’s giggles are the best. And Matt was such a good sport. Good boy, Antares. Really enjoyed this. 😉
Matt can put on such a POUT! I love that Jesse insisted he remove the spurs and try riding a new way….change is GOOD Matt!! Being out of your comfort zone is when you learn about YOURSELF. Lots of love to you both and all the animals at your home!
I LOVE Jesse standing up for his horse, very sound reasoning against using spurs. Spurs aren’t necessary. Antares moves so beautifully.
NO SPURS!!! Shame on you Matt!!!
@@jennifergudmundson2277 What’s wrong with you ?
@@jennifergudmundson2277 you are aware that spurs aren’t generally bad right? They are supposed to be an extension of the leg, an additional use to touch the body of the horse and give signals. Sure, Matt seems to be a little too used to spurs and not every horse needs them, but Matt is a very experienced and good rider. He is not using the spurs to hurt the horse as sadly a lot of people do, I assume this is where your negative view of spurs came from. Any equipment can be used to harm the horse and one of the most harming things is the body of the rider itself, which is the reason spurs can be harmful. If they are hurting the horse, it’s the rider’s fault, not the spurs themselves. If used correctly, they are like a longer part of the leg and the horse will not feel a difference.
Matt seems to be a high skilled rider and yes, he may use spurs unnecessarily often, but definitely not in a harming way.
@@icy8403 but let's just think for a second - it's a pointed piece of metal poking the horse in the ribs - now just think how that would feel to you if someone poked you in the ribs with a piece of metal. And you have your whole leg, seat and voice to communicate. There are images of Olympic riders drawing blood with spurs - and they are supposed to be "experts". Now try to explain to be how spurs aren't a bad thing...
i loved that you stood your ground with the spurs, and i loved the way you told matt 'if you wont even use them you also dont need to wear them'
Hello how are you doing today
You can tell Matt is too used to spurs. I spent the whole video crying out "heels DOWN Matt!" 😂 proud of you for holding your ground and saying no to spurs. Your horse your rules, keeping him happy!
I was thinking the same thing, except i just wanted him to pull his stirrups or cross them to ride more off his seat and legs. They did great with no reins even though he was nervous. Imo, riding different horses teaches you to be a better rider.
@@yveodstruxn Or just shorten them a hole or 2. It sucks to not have any horses under your leg but usually a few holes will sort that out.
@@yveodstruxn Very true! I think Matt could definitely benefit from No Stirrup November for practice not hugging his horse with his legs like that.
Always good to keep fresh with different techniques and horses!
@@EdieDawnJay I think you guys are looking at this backwards. His legs are back because he literally cannot put them on otherwise because the horses barrel isn't there. As a short person I've only recently experienced this but it's a weird feeling. It would be like a 5ft person getting on a Shetland and trying to use their calves. It just wouldn't happen.
You kinda sound like kids who think you know but dont.
@@NoThankUBeQuiet Interesting story bro, but no matter how tall you are compared to the barrel of your horse, you shouldn't be hugging them with your legs like that because you are out of balance. Heels down, toes up, learn how to use your whole leg, not just your heels and lower calf. You and the horse will be grateful you were a well balanced rider.
ESPECIALLY on a horse such as this which Jesse has done a fantastic job of training with verbal queues.
It's great to see that no matter how great of a rider you are, as soon as you're put on someone else's horse that's used to being ridden in a different way you feel like you you're learning the basics again
That is so true.
I'm far from being a great rider but let's say I know what I'm doing on the horse I normally ride and we get along pretty well, I know what to do to get a certain result.
Then suddenly riding a different horse, at another barn I felt like I've never ridden before. Xd
So weird, but a great opportunity to learn and possibly find out what you have to improve generally.
Good for you Jesse for not allowing anyone to ride your horse with spurs. There’s no way that you’re an inferior rider to anyone! Can I just say, riding on a neck rein only speaks volumes for your riding ability. Just be true to yourself and your horses Jesse, that’s all you need to do. Thank you for sharing.
Good on you Jesse for not accepting spurs on Antares! He's your horse and you know what he needs and can handle better than anyone.
Matt is a great rider with a different style but sometimes it's good to switch it up and try something different.
The difference in the horse without the bridle was obvious. He moved more freely and he was really happy. His whole demeanour was happy.
I cracked UP when Jesse threw the spurs LMAO good on you for being assertive about what is OK and not OK with YOUR HORSE 👏🏼
Very well said! 👏😄
There’s sass and then there’s Jesse sass. Love it!
1,000 points for Anky shade! 😂
Antares is a true fairytale horse 😍 he is so wow, and has such softness and sweetness. Kudos to you Jesse 🙏
I think Matt will benefit from loosening up a bit, Antares is a fantastic teacher for that 😊
Haha first time i see Jesse stand his ground 😅. No my horse, my rules 🫣😊.
Love this funny videos with you and Matt. Did you guys tried the neckrope with Chace or gonna do that?
O wait i just found a video from 3 years ago, gonna watch it now 🤭
Isn't it wonderful to see Jesse stand up to the sometimes bully Matt!!! So exciting 2 C him be so firm and controlled. Just love this guy!!! 😁🌞🤗💥
Sweetheart don’t think that their relationship is one sided They’ve been together since before 2020 living and traveling and growing together
Jess, thank you for sharing this great video. And Matt thank you for being part of this. I think it was a great way to show people that even though you both own, ride and train horses, everyone has a different way or method. So again thank you and hope you 2 have a great weekend. Best always Rusty ♥️
I think he took the flying part of a lead change literally, and I LOVE IT! Antares is adorable.
Excellent explanation regarding when you ride my horse you do as I ask and when I ride your horse I will do what you ask. Exactly!
"I just would like you to just get on, not come in here like Anky aNd FiX eVeRyThInG"
I feel like this line is VASTLY underappreciated
Just as Matt struggled with Jesse way, Jesse struggled with matts way. Doesn’t mean one is better than the other just people have different ways and disciplines. Both perfect in your own discipline 💗
Yes it does one way is done with patience,love respect and intelligence,and understanding the horse....and the other way is how to use torture devices,demanding,using the rains to balance on and not using your brain to understand tge horse and not just do what the human say to do!
Matt hands over the spurs, and Jesse immediately throws them away lmao. That was priceless. Good for Jesse for being firm, and for Matt giving a more natural ride on a strange horse a try. I think I remember a video years ago of him riding Annie with a neck rope and she just went like a runaway train, so Antares was very well behaved. Thank you for this great video, it's always interesting to see both of your riding styles.
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Jesse you are an amazing natural rider. You make it look easy but I know it’s not. Very few people are gifted like you.
I agree with the spur situation. Ever since I was younger and started riding, I was always taught to use the inside of the calf. As I started working with even better professionals in the industry they talked about and described riders that would use their heel and just spur for almost Every aid with everything they’re doing with the leg. My instructors would always teach to use the calf and not the heel or rely on spur for everything. If it was supposed to be a heel aid or a spur all the time, it would be called a heal aid not a leg aid. Your calf is already nicely positioned and in contact with your Horse’s side and always right there ready to give an aid. You do not need to rely on just the spur or bending your knee and using your heel. Using the inside of your calf makes your aids that much more quiet and invisible, Long as you are positioned correctly and using your aids correctly And your horse is trained to be on your aids or in front of your leg.
Yes!!! I was taught the same. Use your inner calves, peeps! And gently, too. 😊
Such a good thing that you were taught that! I unfortunately learned to use my heels (don’t know if it necessarily was my riding school’s fault, don’t think so as I’m still riding there) and now I’m trying really hard to unlearn it and relearn the right way. But I’m getting there!
Never in all my years of riding have i ever heard or taught any1 the ....heel aid😅 theres no such thing! Heels down ..yes absolutely. But heel aid ..nope! Not sure where u guys take lessons but thats not a thing. Leg aid yes. U use ur heel to find different buttons. From ur comment im wondering what level u ride at. U use ur heel or spur to find different buttons. Ie at a higher level most horses have 4 different trots and canters. The leg or calve to be precise is too large a area to give these precise aids to find the different buttons on the horses barrel. Hence why spurs are used and are required in most high level tests. Infact in most its a requirement to wear them to give ur horse more direct aids. But yh once u move up the levels and ur horse does too, the calf just is too large to tell and communicate precisely to ur horse what u want. X
Same when I got of the horse I knew I used leg correctly since my calf and thighs always ached. It was very rare for me to use my crop. I gave him a light tap on the shoulder to wake him up if he never responded to my leg and that was about it. I never ever use spurs.
Even esthetically, the heels down always looks way better.
I love Matt but seeing his heels up most of the time make me cringe a little.
Jesse, I love how sweet you are with your horses. It’s so darling.
Jesse always makes me smile. Phenomenal horseman who knows how to listen to his horse
Matt and Jesse fighting like an old married couple. I love it!😂
Antares knew that he had a non-believer on his back...how funny! Great video.
It's super to see you both! We see humour, Matt's advice, Jesse's positive attitude and Antares, so cute and sweet. Each rider has his/her own rules, so NO SPURS for Jesse who will respect Matt's rules. They are both excellent riders and they have different ways of training and riding their horses (goals, character, horses are different).
Thanks to both of you for sharing this great video. 😍👍💙
Love Jesse's approach to horsemanship.
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Love this video so much! From throwing away the spurs, to Matt’s reaction to the “extra” lead changes! 😂 I laughed so hard I had tears! Love both of you guys! Cheers! 🥰
Getting rid of the spurs was a classic. Jesse is right about the spurs. If a horse is not used to that touch it will only confuse it
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'Extra' is good. Ever here someone say "I'd like less whip cream on my pie, please"?
Matt, aren't you a bit too critical today? A bit of a drama queen. Jesse you follow your horse's needs, moods and desires. Not fixated on this is the only way. Flexibility is the key to success. This is the same for humans and animals. Great work Jesse.
Lmaooo Yall bicker like my friend and I - “Don’t come in here like Anky” 😂😂
“I just would like you to get on, not like come in here like Anky and fix everything” 😂🤣😂 you two always crack me up with the banter lmao
Spurs - tossed. Lol Jesse.
Antares has a natural beauty about him and his gait. I believe he is a life companion and will do anything for Jesse. Kudos to Jess for putting his boundaries into play.
Jesse is an old soul you can tell the way he is telepathic with his animals beautiful 😍 🤩
Good for you Jesse sticking up for your horse and not allowing spurs to be used. Riders can become so reliant on artificial aids that they struggle to ride without them. Stripping back to basics will make you a better rider and give you feel. I have to say that I enjoy videos far more without Matt in them these days, he seems so genuinely unappreciative of other people’s goals and great achievements. Absolutely love watching your videos Jesse, don’t ever change, you’re an amazing horseman and a great teacher.
Amen! Well said!!! 👏👍🇳🇱
I love to see them both together. As another viewer said, they have an amazing and very successful partnership. You two play of each other so well.
I used to ride a horse like this. He taught me that the back injury I had was more serious than I thought. In fact the aids I thought I was giving were actually reversed. I had an experienced instructor on the ground to observe and she said I was giving aids in reverse left/ right and right/left.😮
The back injury never resolved. I stopped riding within six months. I did not want to wreck good horses because I had lost ‘feel’. It has now been twenty years and the additional injuries caused by a car crash have ensured that I have not ridden to a good standard since. However, after watching your videos, I feel inspired to start again sometime soon. 18:48
Whoop Whoop, go Jesse! Great to hear you standing for your horse! Fun to see you work together this way. Lekker bezig.
This is great! Get Matt out of his comfort zone! And it was a positive experience for all. You've done such a nice job with Antares, Jesse! Also a real lsugh too see the differences in riding and opinions between Matt and Jesse!
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Much respect for you, Jesse. I stood up and cheered when you made Matt take the Spurs off. And you have worked wonders with Antares. Outstanding Equestrian!
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😂coffee like an adult. Oh Jesse you’re Hilarious ❤
Antares is such a beautiful horse and an especially great prancer (trotter). Thanks Jesse and Matt, always enjoy sometime with you and you're lovely animals.
Jesse, I love how you seem to make all decisions on the basis of kindness to the horse, your training includes such kindness also!
This horse is such a pleasure to watch: confortable in mind and body, relaxed, powerful...wow!
I had no idea how nuanced riding a horse is. Jesse you are so in tune with your horses-such a gentle soul. 😊
OMG. No two horses are the same. Just coz matt rides HIS horse with spurs, doesn't mean he SHOULD ride any other horse that isn't his with spurs, nor does he have much right to IF the owner puts their foot down.
Glad to see he humored Jesse.
love the neck rope riding, its interesting how freer the horse behaves in its head and neck area without the bridle yet still executes the moves asked of it a beautiful horse and love watching your videos
I have been around horses all my life and you are absolutely amazing with horses. I am sooo impressed
Beautiful, gentle assertiveness, Jesse. Way to protect your horse.
OMG. I liv luv the Change. Laughed so hard. Adorable!! Sooo cute
I love how much you adore your horse, Jesse. So sweet!
😂 the start of this is brilliant! I really like Matt but very honestly, I always preferred your riding so I like that you are like “no, my horse, my way”☺️
I love how you train your horses Jesse. Very much according to their own strengths and working with their unique body. I really admire you ❤️
The way Jesse summed up the experience was perfect.... thank you to both of you... it must be very interesting to watch your boy being ridden by someone else.... another perspective that you can't experience when you are the rider...Nice!
Loved watching this video. Starting my own Friesian and want to try to ride more naturally on her and more classical…Jesse your horse is beautiful and you have taught ihim to balance himself. I also loved that for once you were in control and assertive over Matt who usually comes across as the more dominating partner….loved that you asserted YOUR rules with YOUR horse! You and Matt ride so differently but you both adore your horses and it shows in all your videos. Please make more fun clips like this …I love seeing Matt out of his comfort zone and you getting amused by that! Your giggle is infectious!
Jesse I love how much fun you have with your horses, you are such an inspirational rider/trainer. Please never change we need more people like you in the horse world 💜
It’s so hard to let someone else ride your horse! I admire you both. 🥰🥰
That was really cute. I think you can always learn new aspects, and Jesse and Matt demonstrated that perfectly. Antares is such a sweet horse, such a pleasure to watch him.
Antares is so unique and adorable! Love his ears too!!!
What a nice video again. I always enjoy those with the interaction between Matt and you, and the horses of course 😊
It’s the throwing of the spurs for me 😂
I love this video, but my favourite part is the spurs. We all know Matt would NEVER hurt a horse with spurs (or in any way) but the kind way Jesse insists they aren't necessary made my heart warm. It's clear he's more focused on allowing the horse to talk through Matt without tools
Antares - you gotta love him! Instead of doing the Spanish Walk... Antares says "that's baby stuff - I'll show you the Spanish trot!" It was such a beautiful floating trot! 👍 I 💖'd his ears at the end - flat out sideways... as if to say "I have NO idea what these two are doing!" 😁🤣😆
Jesse has so much kindness and love for his horses
It was great! I love how you stand up for your horse. Matt is great, but he seems to be a bit bossy sometimes! Don't feel like you're not an as good rider as him, because you really are! You're both amazing, just different techniques!
I like how he stood his ground about the spurs, being a good example for people watching that you don’t need to give into the pressure to use methods that are harsher than you’re comfortable with 😊
And i agree, spurs are just a way to cheat your way into looking more effortless. If someone actually feels like they absolutely need them, it probably means that they have unresolved problems riding with the horse.
Although i’ve never touched them myself so what do i know, but i bet it’s the same for any tool to harden the physical pressure.
Matt clearly didn’t need them either, and that’s always cooler and more impressive than needing them.
Super cool to see the quality, freedom, and cadence of the trot increase so drastically with the neck rope!
Matt and Jesse, you’re my favourite people to watch❤️ you’re both amazing horsemen
I enjoyed the video so much. I watch everyone that you come out with. You two young men and all your horses are so talented.
You guys could have your own sit-com. The Bickersons 🤣
"What is happening?!!" "He's just being really EXTRA!!" 🤣😂🤣 OH Matt! Good for you for trying (even if you were just a teensy bit reluctant! 😉💛). Jesse, way to stand up for your principles! And well done Antares!! Two very different riding styles and he coped wonderfully!
Omg I almost swallowed my tongue when you put wings on Matt’s spurs ✈️ 😅
Absolutely the BEST moment! 😁👍👏
I really love how you had him take off the spurs for your horse. You're the best!
Not sure who is cuter, Antares or Jesse. Stop doubting yourself Jesse! You're the cat's pajamas. The two of you look great together ❤
I LOVED IT when you threw away Matt’s spurs!! Lol ❤❤❤❤❤ Bravo! A man like my own heart 💜
Seems like Jesse had an ulterior motive-to help Matt get over his fear of neck rope 😂
Pretty funny for sure!!! Enjoyable from the side lines!!! 🤣…. Relax Matt!
I love this format! Both of you, riding and chatting and giggling with the cam Jesser!!
Love how you stand your ground Jesse, with Matt and your horse...here ..here...
It's amazing to witness no bridle! This was enjoyable, thanks for sharing.
Looks like Matt is really depending on his spurs. When he said "otherwise I'm asking everything with this" I thought, yeah, that's how you're supposed to do it? The spurs don't replace your regular leg aids! He could really benefit from leaving them off from time to time.
Wer ist dieser schlechte Reiter? Er sitzt wie eine Vogelscheuche auf dem Pferd
Ausserdem ist er viel zu groß.
Yes! I think Matt could really benefit from Training like this once in a while. Looks like he needs Reins and spurs to feel safe and in Control.
@@resipopesi1194 hes such a terrible rider. He sits on a horse like on an arm chair
Watched this video again. Still laughing. 😅
Matt “what’s happening “…you guys are just the best !!!!
Jesse is like a dad watching his child during dance lessons! I love it so much❤️❤️
Jesse you have the best best temperament..so much fun. Matt you are such a handsome lead man. Strong learning tools.
Wait, what??? You broke him in yourself? This firey, unmanageable stallion (before gelded)...? Sweet, gentle Jesse? Ya got a lot more guts than it appears! 😃! Usually a harrowing task most men avoid because it can be so dangerous! Yikes! 😳😱 Can't help but have lots more respect for 'The Little Prince', with the heart of a lion!!!! 💥🌞💥!!! 🥰👏👏👏
I love watching you two together. You make me laugh so much. You’re both excellent riders but have completely different styles and the way you interact cracks me up.😂
What a great partnership they both have. Matt is the matador standing tall and redirecting his movement and Jesse is the cape, soft, flowing and gentle. I love all their videos❤
Great work guys.
On a totally superficial level i must say that everything in this vid. very easy on the eye!
A pure joy to watch.
Such gifted riders....RELAX! That will bring so much joy .
This was a good one and it was fun to see how much training and love you put into your horses.
I love that you didn’t edit the good-natured bickering about the spurs out. You’re both so real! Love your videos.
I am so glad you stood up to Matt about the spurs! I love how you love your animals!!
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He also dearly loves Matt but businesses is business I’m sure Jesse handles Matt well enough