I LOVE this video! Maybe I’m not a crazy show jumper, but I’m in the training! People don’t understand every Wednesday what could happen to me, and when they do, they call me stupid for risking my life for a “stupid” sport. But they don’t get to me! The risk is all worth it! I’m not stupid, and horses are more then you think! They just need to learn about what we do, how dangerous, fun, and WORTH THE TIME IT IS!
Bella Strongpaw Starstable it is a stupid sport to jump horses. This hurts their back, joints, and muscles. Horses don't want to jump and they only do it in the wild if they need to and it's a log at most. Show jumping is abusive and wrong. If you truly loved horses, you wouldn't put them through pain and misery.
druid cass if you truly were not stupid you would realise that there is a lot of time and effort put into the methods people use when jumping to make sure that the horses dont get hurt .FEI makes sure that every thing is done correctly becuase if it was bad ,it would be banned.why do you think people go into lightseat when they jump?to take pressure of the horse!and if jumping is bad for horses then all sports(people included)should be stopped because you are bound to hurt a muscle .there are BARLEY any wild horses left and horses have been evolved and bred to make SURE that its fine for them so do not hate on one person before you know the facts
Druid Cass True. I only do classic ridig and cross- country which is it water and log jumps so even though ive got a shire, I still dont make him jump like over 1M
Ramdom Twitches Theres more of a Chance of hurting a horse in cross country then there is in showjumping.The speeds they Canter/Gallop At And the Obstacles they jump I have seen WAAAY More Accidents In cross country Then in showjumping and that’s coming from someone who has been training horses for over 27 years.
Equestrianism is so much more than a passion , a sport , a hobby , it is 2 best friends , the horse that would walk through fire for the human , the human that would risk their lives for the horse . It is a sport words cannot describe the commitment. LOVE THIS
When I watch your movies, I feel that riding a horse I do something great, thank you for it, develop further, I wish you success, you have a talent, do what you love.❤
This is amazing! I don't think anyone understands the fact that we know how dangerous it is yet we don't care because we love the animal and sport too much. The other day my grandmother(a non-horsey person) was telling me about a girl who fell off her horse and got a concussion. Then she started going on about how I should quit because it's too dangerous. But it's not that simple. Us equestrians just can't just quit that easily, we Don't quit like that. Just because we hear about some injury that put someone in a hospital because frankly, lots of us have lived those types of injuries yet you still didn't quit. In my opinion, us Equestrians are the most dedicated athletes.
I will never forget how thrilled I felt when I was put on a horse (too big for me) and for the first time I was allowed to use the reins and guide the horse by my self ! I think I was nine. I didn't want to get off.
This gave me goose bumps and teared up my eyes. Very, very well done. You have talent and I agreed with every second of it. It definitely showed how much time you put into it and I appreciate u standing up for me and our fellow equestrians. I definitely think this should be the trailer for some really inspiring horse movie.
Its frustrating when people say it’s easy , I feel like putting them on a horse and tell them to go do big jumps bet they won’t even get the horse to walk. My mum isn’t an equestrian but she watches me ride and she understands how hard it is because I ride a horse that doesn’t listen and just does what she wants but that’s a mare for you
@Student Mackynze Wolfe i know the pain.i could have ended in wheelchair and the horse nearly stomped on my stomach also...but i still want to do that! :)
Druid Cass 1. We don’t hurt them for fun 2. Bc people definitely hurt an animal purposely they absolutely love 3. Get over it people shoot animals for money and fun
@Millie Tench u r a TUFF AS NAILS EQUESTRIAN! dont worry about those that just dont get it! im a trainer myself and I let my riders know it takes a strong person but one w a soft heart to live in our world, the equestrian world!
It's true, competitive horse riding is not easy it's hard work (even for non-competitive rders). I grew up around horses, I didn't compete, but any equestrian worth it, knows that it's hard work! Training and practice build a relationship between horse and rider/handler, it creates a bond of trust and love, to become a team! That doesn't come easy! I like what barrel racers go by: 3 barrels, 2 hearts, and 1 goal. That is a team that works together, that knows each others capabilities because of a bond of trust and love! That bond comes from knowing how each other responds, like the subtle queues of the rider and the horse responding to the rider, knowing what is being asked of it by the rider! Riding is two becoming one, that is a true team! A team that is in sync with each other! Equestrians and horse are one of the best team sports in the world!
Beautiful ❤️ even though I know people who ride, almost all of my friends did not even know that it was in the Olympics when I asked them if they thought it was, and I said, “Well then why wouldn’t it be in the Olympics if it’s a sport?” And they were like, “Wait it’s a sport?” But because they don’t do it, I don’t expect them to know too much, but I definitely think that equestrians are underestimated by tons. Love the video 💕
Man I really relate to this video (I don’t do jumping I do drill team and rodeo stuff) I’ve been bullied at school a lot for being a “horse girl” and even one of my friends told me straight to my face that horses aren’t sports and that it’s easy seeing this helped me keep going and now whenever I’m discouraged or bullied I watch this it helps me through my problems thank you so so much for making this!!!! :))))
I had a bad fall here’s my story A few years past I was jumping 3ft going to competitions and travel for them. People would pay me to ride their horses to train them. Then I was at the hampton classic last year. I was jumping and fell off while on the jump. I cracked my head open and was rushed to the hospital. I came out with a concussion, cracked head , and a shattered foot. I was on crutches and a cast for 10 weeks. I have been trying to get back horse riding but was too scared. 3 months ago I got on a horse. I was shaking I was so scared. I have been training since then and now am jumping 2ft again. I am proud how far I have come. But people in my school still say “Horse riding is not a sport , you just sit there”. They don’t get the pain the sorrow I went and other people have gone through. Thank You for reading this. God bless you all.
{Here's my quick story if you wanna read ^^} I started horse riding two years ago, at the age of 10. It first started when I was younger, I was riding a horse and I really liked it. Years later I saw a place where there was horses and I said to my dad ''Dad, look! There's horses can we go pet them?'' He said that it was a place where you would ride horses and gallop with them and etc. I was really impressed that you could actually ride horses so I asked him if I could, and he said ''sure''. Then he got me a ticket or something like that to be able to visit the place and ride a horse. (The person would hold the horse and you'd just ride it.) Two or three years later, I asked him if we could go horse riding and he said, ''You'll go hiking with a horse first to see if you like it, then I'll think about it''. Later me and my mom went hiking with the horses and I really enjoyed that. So my father accepted and I went to try horse riding and I instantly fell in love with it. I rode all summer until it was winter time (unfortunately the pandemic came and I couldn't ride anymore). And not so long ago I went horse riding again and for the first time, I fell off the horse. We were trotting over bars on the ground and the horse was very anxious so she quickened the pace and went into a canter and I had never cantered alone without a rope. So I tried to keep calm and remembered about what to do if you're cantering (From what I've seen on yt) but we were going straight to a wall and didn't really have time to stop her. So the horse cantered to the right and I fell to my left on my back and had difficulty to stay straight. I coudn't breathe for some seconds and I was in a bit of pain but then it went back to normal afterwards ( My back only hurted for 2-3 days and the pain was gone). Even though there's still the pandemic and I can't really ride anymore, I never really stopped thinking or stopped talking about riding horses because I just feel like myself when I am riding. It feels so amazing and I feel free. And all of this just to say that I never gave up on riding. Even though i did fell and it was scary, I never doubted to stop riding. I am now 13 years old and I still never gave up on riding. Thank you for reading! (Sorry for my bad english, haha.)
I have my own horse I have had him for a year. we have created such a bond between each other but when I go to ride him I freak out. when I saw this video it motivated me to pursue my dreams of becoming a good horse rider. I am now having lessons and becoming more confident thank you for this amazing video😊💜💜
Beautiful Vid. Your right ... some of my friends think the same but then I try to tell them the truth about riding . Continue.! Best Videos 🐴😍😍💝💕 Rina 💕💕
Yes!!! You are so talented. This is a very very very powerful and true edit! No one understands, and when they do, they call us stupid for risking our lives. We, equestrians. Would rather risk our life everyday, improving our connection, our bond with our horses. We'd rather clean stalls then talk to people. We'd rather have a horse comforting us then a human comforting us. It's what equestrians are. Deal with it.
this video is one of the best edits explaining to people that our sport isn't easy. people think we just sit there and do nothing but in reality we're the ones controlling a 1,200 pound animal with out legs, butt, and hands. it isn't as easy as it looks. and you're right, in volleyball you risk losing 2 points but making a mistake during a ride you risk losing 2 lives.
Absolutely! So right! I've been riding for 7 years now (I'm 14), I had my first fall of my favourite pony straight onto a rock,doctors said I was lucky to not have broken anything! So that's even more prof we risk our lives! I showed this to my class and they all look up to me now and some even want to try it :) so thank you for this beautiful true video!!! ~Tiger🐯🐯
An equestrian is usually a person who actually performs the sport. Just like calling a person who plays football a football player. You're more of a horse girl. But that's not bad bc I was one for ten years LOL. If you actually do ride horses you're an equestrian :)
If you ride horses and go to comps and stuff, you are an equestrian. I dislike the people who just like say that "'I'm an equestrian!" Its just stupid.
@@barbi3910 What do you mean by 'actually do'? I jump and ride 4-5 times a week, and compete occasionally in local shows? Would that mean I'm an equestrian?
I hope that people who didn't understand before understand now. Riding is more than JUST a sport, more than a passion....It's even more than a lifetime. Its all you possess. Thank you for making this video. (buy the way, my name is Maria to) ♥
lots of people at my school say you just sit on them and do nothing. I got very mad with them. I said they will hope on my horse and most likely fall off. how do you think it feels.
This is the definition of perfection! This is so amazing I feel like no one understands the effort that it takes to ride an animal ten times your size and preform with a partner who does not speak your language. When I try to explain the risk everyone is just like the horse does all the work you just sit there. 🐎🏇🐴
fardou Land Yeah i know They also don't know that it is the most dangerous sport, even more dangerous than boxing amd stuff. I almost flipped over my shire head while he was jumping and if he did I had a posibility of dying from him stepping on my face or back or chest as he is a massive shire. But people didn't believe me, they said you can't die from falling off a horse. Yes you can. Alicia Burton did
for me horse riding is the hardest SPORT of all and if it wasn't a sport then we wouldn't be in Olympics💕🏆 like how stupid someone can be to believe that horse riding is easy JEEZ they say its easy and then when they get on the horse they are like: IM SEEING STARS HELP WAAAA MOM!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭 especially boys but not the ones that are equestrians thats a big comment 👌
“We just sit there” Oh, so your saying when we fall, tumble, cry, break bones, you think we sit there? We rise up. We get up and on that saddle again! We don’t quit, we give second chances. ALWAYS.
I hate how we hate other sports like just get along and not hate on other sports. Hating on other sports to make yours look better makes you kinda weak.
I hate it when people criticize me for loving horses, they also say it is not a sport or you just sit there, it is easy. It makes me cry, I just hope this bullying doesn't turn into BAD bullying. I love this video so much, thanks for making this
Omg this is so true, and I couldn’t stop watching it. This is like the fourth time and I actually started to cry because of how true it is! I love it!!!
A non rider: it's just a silly little horse doing a stupid hobby Me: NO ITS NOT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY AND JUMP AND CANTER ALSO GALLOP WITHOUT FALLING OF OR FAILING A non rider: sure I'll get on and jump ( falls of and says it's still easy) Me : ohh I'm sorry did you fall of , I thought you said it was easy 😃😃Lol ( I fall of all the time when I jump and gallop it's not easy at all )
blah blah blah this is giving me *strong* FEI vibes. Seriously though why is every equestrian so obsessed with outside validation, we don't have to prove to others that riding is hard as long as we believe it our selves. Also, this video is very one sided? What about non-competitive riders, those who do groundwork and actually let the horse say no?
This is an incredible video and expresses the reality and truth of riding horses and being a true Equestrian. I love the fact of making horse and rider out to be teammates. You have to ride, perform and trust one another in order to make a good team. This is a very well done and put together video!
kadette22 putting a bit in a horses is mouth, whipping them to go faster, and making them jump over obstacles they aren’t built to jump over is not some thing I would want a fellow equestrian to call teamwork. Everybody should be able to see how terrible all of these riders are being to their horses.
@@thatgirlchristina1844 pls 90% of equestrians never uses a whip 💀 And horses are bred to do specifically activities, for example, Friesians are dressage horses and it’s not recommended to make them jump, while Kwpn are really good jumping horses but can also do dressage. And if horse riding is abusive, why is it in the Olympics??
I LOVE IT!! I AGREE!! all of my friends even my close ones they think that i just love horses too much for no reason, but they don't understand what we do everyday and how strong we are as equestrians. We Rule!
Isabella Lugo This video isn't love. Bits aren't love. Your horse doesn't love you. He's just scared you'll hurt him with bits and whips, only to make him do ridiculous tricks for you. That's slavery, not love
I say that it's a shame and that no one is a athlete but the horses. You suffer no pain besides loss of beloved money after not coming in at the top, the horses suffer.
Kyla M. //Tell that to my back when I fell. I could have gone to the hospital. When some people fall they can never ride again because of their injuries. When our beloved horse dies. We never forget it and it's one of the worst things to happen to an equestrian. You know nothing if you say we don't loose or do anything. You've clearly only sat in saddle and nothing more.
Ludwig Beilschmit The pain I was referring to is the pain your "beloved" HORSES feel when they are whipped, drugged, worked day in and day out, treated as objects, and have there legs (weakened by unecessary breeding practices) put under tremendous amounts of stress until they finally snap and the horse is put down and disposed of like a toy or when it suffers a cardiac episode and drops dead at a fair for pulling a fucking wagon just for show or at a race for being used like a sportscar. The pain the HORSE feels mentally when it wants to please but it also tormented by the tasks it is expected to do in order to please. The pain the HORSE feels as the bit pulls it's lips back and it foams at the mouth because the bridle is tightened to far and the horse is being controlled under heavy hands for the entertainment of a audience. No shit you people feel pain when you fall, laws of gravity 😂 but I meant pain with much more depth....not just pain because you lost a animal you invested in, pain fans feel after losing a bet, pain in the wallet, or pain because of your own heavy hands and poor technique causing the horse to act out and hurt you or itself. I've done a lot more than just sitting in a saddle, no just person would ever do what has been done to horses....if I ever was to put one of my horses in a sport it would be one that caused no strenuous activity on it's body to the point where it may end up losing it's life and it would be a sport where instead of hiring a training and care staff I could do it all myself to insure that no abuse or drugging was taking place all under the name of greed and entertainment.
Kyla M. //Bitch fuck you if you think all equestrians are like that. Not all of us are. When I see a horse treated the way you described I would never stand for that. If that happened in front of me you best believed I'd get involved. You speak when you know nothing. Horses are NOT an object. They are our friends and our most trusted companions. You hide behind a screen. I dare you to EVER say that in the face of a true equestrian. We never want to see an animal in pain. No I don't cry over lost money you dumb shit because I HAVE NONE. I cry because I remember them for their soul and their passion. The good times we shared and the times we've been there for each other. And your attitude reminds me EXACTLY why I like them more than this human race. I have loved horsed ever since I could remember, never once have I ever abused a horse in my life. I ride easy, no saddle, no bit. He don't feel a thing. So shut up and go cyber bully someone else and leave the REAL horse lovers to their duties. Taking care of these precious animals.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH Bitch if you people loved the horses you would stop the continuation of "sport" that harms them but you don't because you "equestrians" and "horse lovers" are selfish and greedy. I never said ALL of you abuse them but abuse is definitely ongoing and has barely lessened even when under public scrutiny. You guys ALL do in fact try to push your emotions off on to horses though to defend all your shortcomings. I'm not a keyboard warrior, I'll say everything I just said in your face or any other punk ass "equestrian's" face. I'm glad you may "ride easy" but my point is that there are thousand and thousands of other riders around the world who don't. Why not just keep these amazing animals for any relevant work they can still do that isn't harmful and as companions and riding horses. Have a nice day.
Oh geez, this is a horrible video... Where do I begin? How's about the painful bit in each horse's mouth that breaks their teeth, cracks their lips, makes them foam from pain. Jumping is also cruel. Forcing your slav- err I mean your "best friend" to jump over things they aren't built for, permanently damaging their joints and spine because you want to fly. These horses are in pain. Look in their eyes. If you really loved your horses, you'd listen to them and not force them to do these things. If you want to ride properly, use a bit less bridle or even a rope halter. Don't jump them over obstacles. Don't smack them with whips to make them go faster. Don't pat them so hard it hurts. Don't do anything to that horse that you wouldn't want done to yourself
Yes, thank you! Show jumping is a way for people with no athletic talent make an animal do it for them! Theres nothing beautiful about a horse in pain, and the little buns they put their mane into look ridiculous!
Druid Cass go fuck yourself. Even though I agree Some Equestrians do pull on the bit too hard and that pisses me off. Also Horses were build to do all the sports they do. Some might not enjoy jumping/dressage/etc. and the rider SHOULD listen to them. And the Whips are used to remind them to behave (depending on the training) Anyway. Just shut up mind your own business
Druid Cass I know that with the videos you saw of horses you must think that it’s a horrible sport but if you didn’t try you can’t say that it’s not painful for the horse because equestrians respect them like his own child you don’t know how it’s feel to be on a animal who know what’s your dream and want to help you. 90% of horses love jumping or dancing ... but you know that racing (horse who run) is not part of horse riding. Oh and their eyes, all horses have that 😂 it’s just the coloring of the video. And there lot’s of sport with horses who are in liberty. Outside of the championship horses are ttreated and relaxed like you on your sofa😂, and we don’t want to fly it’s just the feeling we have of being in balanced on him all our muscles must contract, if not we can fall. And we don’t pat them hardly with just « touch » him, like a signal to go faster and the horse understand. And horses who don’t want to jump they don’t jump. Equestrians understand. For example my horse juste don’t want to jump so i prefered not to forced him so we tried dressage and he was just so happy 😁and every equestrians do that ,horses who jump or dance it’s a horse who like that otherwise they will have made us fall! They always can made us fall but they don’t do that because they like what we are doing
Inspiring.! Until you start riding you don't know how difficult it is. Putting it altogether at the same time. I have huge respect for equestrians. 🐴👏👏👍💕
I love this so much. Everyone at my school bullies me for talking about my horse and our connection and how it’s easy af but truly it’s not. The money is crazy and I had to quit all my other after school activities to work with him
I dont expect anyone outside of riding to understand. Its a waste of breath to prove what we do to them. Whats most important, is you dont let the world bud into what you do. Stay strong, filter the regret,hatred, and disbelief.
Have searched for a long time good videos about ’You think riding is easy’ and when I saw this I was like: Omg I’m so gonna have a presentation about this in my english-class and show this video! Amazing job, keep it up!! / from Sweden :D
Oh my god... That REALLY ....amazing!!! Wow such good video. Made me speechless. And it is so right what you are writing. We are Equestrians and we live for it! Love your videos, they have a special power over them.
People don't think about the bond we have with our horses but the haters can't brake the special bond no one will we ride and we love to do it it is who we are.
I tried horse riding when I was a child. I couldn’t do it. It scared me to know I’d never really have control over my horse, not really. I’d be forever dependent on his goodwill. But those who do conquer that fear, I have a lot of respect for those people. They’ve got something special in their mind. A resilience, a fearlessness that you rarely come across these days. And psychological insight beyond compare. Because they do not abuse their horse. No, they respect it in its feelings & somehow, over time, both horse & rider learn to understand each other & perform this “dance” together, as long time friends, partners, who respect each other. That’s why I’ll always admire equestrians
I wish I could show this to my brother who's favorite phrase is 'you just sit there' but he would just mock me 😩 This video makes me tear up every time tho
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I LOVE this video! Maybe I’m not a crazy show jumper, but I’m in the training! People don’t understand every Wednesday what could happen to me, and when they do, they call me stupid for risking my life for a “stupid” sport. But they don’t get to me! The risk is all worth it! I’m not stupid, and horses are more then you think! They just need to learn about what we do, how dangerous, fun, and WORTH THE TIME IT IS!
Bella Strongpaw Starstable it is a stupid sport to jump horses. This hurts their back, joints, and muscles. Horses don't want to jump and they only do it in the wild if they need to and it's a log at most. Show jumping is abusive and wrong. If you truly loved horses, you wouldn't put them through pain and misery.
druid cass if you truly were not stupid you would realise that there is a lot of time and effort put into the methods people use when jumping to make sure that the horses dont get hurt .FEI makes sure that every thing is done correctly becuase if it was bad ,it would be banned.why do you think people go into lightseat when they jump?to take pressure of the horse!and if jumping is bad for horses then all sports(people included)should be stopped because you are bound to hurt a muscle .there are BARLEY any wild horses left and horses have been evolved and bred to make SURE that its fine for them so do not hate on one person before you know the facts
Bella Strongpaw Starstable I know
Druid Cass True. I only do classic ridig and cross- country which is it water and log jumps so even though ive got a shire, I still dont make him jump like over 1M
Ramdom Twitches Theres more of a Chance of hurting a horse in cross country then there is in showjumping.The speeds they Canter/Gallop At And the Obstacles they jump I have seen WAAAY More
Accidents In cross country Then in showjumping and that’s coming from someone who has been training horses for over 27 years.
My bf: said the exact same things to me
(I played this video)
Bf: I will never underestimate u ever again
Me🐴
Good job!
And I'm an equestrian too! I do jumping🐎🐴
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Lol I’m a equestrian i do Jim cannas
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Absolutely perfect. Well done..and so true. Thank you!
I get that feeling when I watch these videos. WE ARE EQUESTRIANS
I learnt a lot about myself and my strengths during my horse riding classes. It's not just a physical sport, it's a mental sport
Equestrianism is so much more than a passion , a sport , a hobby , it is 2 best friends , the horse that would walk through fire for the human , the human that would risk their lives for the horse . It is a sport words cannot describe the commitment. LOVE THIS
When I watch your movies, I feel that riding a horse I do something great, thank you for it, develop further, I wish you success, you have a talent, do what you love.❤
OMG im going to show this to all my classmates
if that was my school they would make more fun of me for showing it to them!😢 Theyll never understand..
Same!!!
Natalia Darkforest Same 😂😂 Now theyll know what I do for a living 😂😂
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Natalia Darkforest meee toooo
This is amazing! I don't think anyone understands the fact that we know how dangerous it is yet we don't care because we love the animal and sport too much. The other day my grandmother(a non-horsey person) was telling me about a girl who fell off her horse and got a concussion. Then she started going on about how I should quit because it's too dangerous. But it's not that simple. Us equestrians just can't just quit that easily, we Don't quit like that. Just because we hear about some injury that put someone in a hospital because frankly, lots of us have lived those types of injuries yet you still didn't quit. In my opinion, us Equestrians are the most dedicated athletes.
I will never forget how thrilled I felt when I was put on a horse (too big for me) and for the first time I was allowed to use the reins and guide the horse by my self ! I think I was nine. I didn't want to get off.
My mom used to always ask about soccer or softball. I chose equestrian. And I don't regret it.
This gave me goose bumps and teared up my eyes. Very, very well done. You have talent and I agreed with every second of it. It definitely showed how much time you put into it and I appreciate u standing up for me and our fellow equestrians. I definitely think this should be the trailer for some really inspiring horse movie.
Its frustrating when people say it’s easy , I feel like putting them on a horse and tell them to go do big jumps bet they won’t even get the horse to walk. My mum isn’t an equestrian but she watches me ride and she understands how hard it is because I ride a horse that doesn’t listen and just does what she wants but that’s a mare for you
Schleich Collection it sure is easy to put a bit in the mouth of a horse and hurt them for fun
1. we dont use bits everywhere.
2. we dont hurt them for fun.
3.even with bit horse riding will never be easy
@Student Mackynze Wolfe i know the pain.i could have ended in wheelchair and the horse nearly stomped on my stomach also...but i still want to do that! :)
Druid Cass 1. We don’t hurt them for fun
2. Bc people definitely hurt an animal purposely they absolutely love
3. Get over it people shoot animals for money and fun
@Millie Tench u r a TUFF AS NAILS EQUESTRIAN! dont worry about those that just dont get it! im a trainer myself and I let my riders know it takes a strong person but one w a soft heart to live in our world, the equestrian world!
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It's true, competitive horse riding is not easy it's hard work (even for non-competitive rders). I grew up around horses, I didn't compete, but any equestrian worth it, knows that it's hard work! Training and practice build a relationship between horse and rider/handler, it creates a bond of trust and love, to become a team! That doesn't come easy! I like what barrel racers go by: 3 barrels, 2 hearts, and 1 goal. That is a team that works together, that knows each others capabilities because of a bond of trust and love! That bond comes from knowing how each other responds, like the subtle queues of the rider and the horse responding to the rider, knowing what is being asked of it by the rider! Riding is two becoming one, that is a true team! A team that is in sync with each other! Equestrians and horse are one of the best team sports in the world!
Beautiful ❤️ even though I know people who ride, almost all of my friends did not even know that it was in the Olympics when I asked them if they thought it was, and I said, “Well then why wouldn’t it be in the Olympics if it’s a sport?” And they were like, “Wait it’s a sport?” But because they don’t do it, I don’t expect them to know too much, but I definitely think that equestrians are underestimated by tons. Love the video 💕
Man I really relate to this video (I don’t do jumping I do drill team and rodeo stuff) I’ve been bullied at school a lot for being a “horse girl” and even one of my friends told me straight to my face that horses aren’t sports and that it’s easy seeing this helped me keep going and now whenever I’m discouraged or bullied I watch this it helps me through my problems thank you so so much for making this!!!! :))))
I had a bad fall here’s my story
A few years past I was jumping 3ft going to competitions and travel for them. People would pay me to ride their horses to train them. Then I was at the hampton classic last year. I was jumping and fell off while on the jump. I cracked my head open and was rushed to the hospital. I came out with a concussion, cracked head , and a shattered foot. I was on crutches and a cast for 10 weeks. I have been trying to get back horse riding but was too scared. 3 months ago I got on a horse. I was shaking I was so scared. I have been training since then and now am jumping 2ft again. I am proud how far I have come. But people in my school still say “Horse riding is not a sport , you just sit there”. They don’t get the pain the sorrow I went and other people have gone through. Thank You for reading this. God bless you all.
Omg 😲
UR SO BRAVE
you are amazing
Wow
Omg ur amazing god bless you
God Bless you!♥️
This gave me chills. Wonderful edit! People underestimate the small adjustments and hand movements that's matter so
Much
{Here's my quick story if you wanna read ^^}
I started horse riding two years ago, at the age of 10. It first started when I was younger, I was riding a horse and I really liked it. Years later I saw a place where there was horses and I said to my dad ''Dad, look! There's horses can we go pet them?'' He said that it was a place where you would ride horses and gallop with them and etc. I was really impressed that you could actually ride horses so I asked him if I could, and he said ''sure''. Then he got me a ticket or something like that to be able to visit the place and ride a horse. (The person would hold the horse and you'd just ride it.)
Two or three years later, I asked him if we could go horse riding and he said, ''You'll go hiking with a horse first to see if you like it, then I'll think about it''. Later me and my mom went hiking with the horses and I really enjoyed that. So my father accepted and I went to try horse riding and I instantly fell in love with it. I rode all summer until it was winter time (unfortunately the pandemic came and I couldn't ride anymore).
And not so long ago I went horse riding again and for the first time, I fell off the horse. We were trotting over bars on the ground and the horse was very anxious so she quickened the pace and went into a canter and I had never cantered alone without a rope. So I tried to keep calm and remembered about what to do if you're cantering (From what I've seen on yt) but we were going straight to a wall and didn't really have time to stop her. So the horse cantered to the right and I fell to my left on my back and had difficulty to stay straight. I coudn't breathe for some seconds and I was in a bit of pain but then it went back to normal afterwards ( My back only hurted for 2-3 days and the pain was gone).
Even though there's still the pandemic and I can't really ride anymore, I never really stopped thinking or stopped talking about riding horses because I just feel like myself when I am riding. It feels so amazing and I feel free.
And all of this just to say that I never gave up on riding. Even though i did fell and it was scary, I never doubted to stop riding. I am now 13 years old and I still never gave up on riding.
Thank you for reading! (Sorry for my bad english, haha.)
I have my own horse I have had him for a year. we have created such a bond between each other but when I go to ride him I freak out. when I saw this video it motivated me to pursue my dreams of becoming a good horse rider. I am now having lessons and becoming more confident thank you for this amazing video😊💜💜
Beautiful Vid. Your right ... some of my friends think the same but then I try to tell them the truth about riding .
Continue.! Best Videos 🐴😍😍💝💕
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This is the most amazing video for we equestrians! Love it
I love this video and horses
This was amazing. I think you did amazing! This video gave me the chills, because I just love it! This REALLY is a SPORT! Amazing.
You really did justice for us. This is my favourite so far
Yes!!! You are so talented. This is a very very very powerful and true edit! No one understands, and when they do, they call us stupid for risking our lives. We, equestrians. Would rather risk our life everyday, improving our connection, our bond with our horses. We'd rather clean stalls then talk to people. We'd rather have a horse comforting us then a human comforting us. It's what equestrians are. Deal with it.
IM WATCHING LOAD OF THESE AND EVERYONE I AM ON THE VERGE OF CRYING XD
It’s really true people don’t understand the difficult talent of being a equestrian.
Beautiful ~AE
This is great
Thanks :D
this video is one of the best edits explaining to people that our sport isn't easy. people think we just sit there and do nothing but in reality we're the ones controlling a 1,200 pound animal with out legs, butt, and hands. it isn't as easy as it looks. and you're right, in volleyball you risk losing 2 points but making a mistake during a ride you risk losing 2 lives.
Chickenpox.. apsolutely an amazing video
Absolutely! So right! I've been riding for 7 years now (I'm 14), I had my first fall of my favourite pony straight onto a rock,doctors said I was lucky to not have broken anything! So that's even more prof we risk our lives! I showed this to my class and they all look up to me now and some even want to try it :) so thank you for this beautiful true video!!!
~Tiger🐯🐯
Omg wow!!!! This is absolute perfection! :O I got bloody goosebumps xD no better way to describe Equestrian!
This is beautiful. People really don't understand how hard horseback riding is and this sums it all up. Thank you so much for this. ❤
Equestrians are not athletes..... we're gods!
Yup
We are athletes
You just dont understand how hard work it is.
Kelly Röand she is saying that it is way more than being an athlete.
YAS
never could have been stated better... this touched my heart
What if your not an equestrian but u love horses and riding?
Ps I still call myself an equestrian. Awesome video Maria Tack!!!!!!!
then u just admire it
An equestrian is usually a person who actually performs the sport. Just like calling a person who plays football a football player. You're more of a horse girl. But that's not bad bc I was one for ten years LOL. If you actually do ride horses you're an equestrian :)
If you ride horses and go to comps and stuff, you are an equestrian. I dislike the people who just like say that "'I'm an equestrian!" Its just stupid.
@@barbi3910 What do you mean by 'actually do'? I jump and ride 4-5 times a week, and compete occasionally in local shows? Would that mean I'm an equestrian?
@@ponyperfection6817 Yes, it would.
I hope that people who didn't understand before understand now. Riding is more than JUST a sport, more than a passion....It's even more than a lifetime. Its all you possess. Thank you for making this video. (buy the way, my name is Maria to) ♥
I'm going to show everyone who doesn't think it's hard this 😅 This is a stunning edit, I'm lost for words.
It was awesome!!! I showed it to all my non_equestrian friends to prove them that equitation is...a thing of agility,elegance,harmony and poise....
My new favourite video 😻 This is so true, a lot of people should watch this before talk 💗🐴
This is true to my heart. As an equestrian, I am in tears. Every word here is pure and true
lots of people at my school say you just sit on them and do nothing. I got very mad with them. I said they will hope on my horse and most likely fall off. how do you think it feels.
Just ignore them and dont be a kid
This is the definition of perfection! This is so amazing I feel like no one understands the effort that it takes to ride an animal ten times your size and preform with a partner who does not speak your language. When I try to explain the risk everyone is just like the horse does all the work you just sit there. 🐎🏇🐴
Madelyn Mohr this is the definition of animal abuse...
Veeeryyyy nice💪💖🐴
Okay, so I watched this ten times already, and it still gives me goose bumps! Great job!
its real because i am a eguestrian and i now how it is
fardou Land Same. People dont know the risks and time we put into it. And it is a sport
Ramdom Twitches and every body thinks its easy and wen i put them on a horse they are crying
fardou Land Yeah i know They also don't know that it is the most dangerous sport, even more dangerous than boxing amd stuff. I almost flipped over my shire head while he was jumping and if he did I had a posibility of dying from him stepping on my face or back or chest as he is a massive shire. But people didn't believe me, they said you can't die from falling off a horse. Yes you can. Alicia Burton did
fardou Land I'd be laughing if they were crying 😂😂😂And be like? "Good?"
fardou Land me too! I have been riding for 10years..... I am 13
You’ re the ONLY who makes me cry, and i don’t freaking know why
for me horse riding is the hardest SPORT of all and if it wasn't a sport then we wouldn't be in Olympics💕🏆
like how stupid someone can be to believe that horse riding is easy JEEZ
they say its easy and then when they get on the horse they are like:
IM SEEING STARS HELP WAAAA MOM!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭
especially boys
but not the ones that are equestrians
thats a big comment 👌
Beautiful! It really describes the life of every equestrian! Thanks for this amazing video❤
Amazing it gave me chills!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👊💪
This is the best equestrian Video I've ever seen in my whole life!
Maria Tack: "So you say it's 'just a silly hobby'"
Hobby Horses: *Offended*
I can only say that... PERFECTION
I love it its so inspiring l😀🐴like if you think it is too!
I love that you put all styles of riding in this video
“We just sit there”
Oh, so your saying when we fall, tumble, cry, break bones, you think we sit there? We rise up. We get up and on that saddle again! We don’t quit, we give second chances. ALWAYS.
This video is truly amazing and it really touches my heart that someone thinks about horses like I do
Boys from my class say to that isnt sport,football is only sport to them
They're mind-closed
And yet football isn't in the Olympics. XD
I hate how we hate other sports like just get along and not hate on other sports. Hating on other sports to make yours look better makes you kinda weak.
I hate it when people criticize me for loving horses, they also say it is not a sport or you just sit there, it is easy. It makes me cry, I just hope this bullying doesn't turn into BAD bullying. I love this video so much, thanks for making this
Goosebumbs
I cried, and I'm not even an equestrian, even though I'd love to be one. This video was so beautiful, very dramatic and so cool
The “we fly together” hit me hard
Such amazing creatures that let us do these amazing and outstanding things together
#trueeee
Omg this is so true, and I couldn’t stop watching it. This is like the fourth time and I actually started to cry because of how true it is! I love it!!!
A non rider: it's just a silly little horse doing a stupid hobby
Me: NO ITS NOT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY AND JUMP AND CANTER ALSO GALLOP WITHOUT FALLING OF OR FAILING
A non rider: sure I'll get on and jump
( falls of and says it's still easy)
Me : ohh I'm sorry did you fall of , I thought
you said it was easy 😃😃Lol
( I fall of all the
time when I jump and gallop it's not easy at all )
So.true! This video is so true! I hope every one who don't understand what we equestrians go through will watch this video! Well done!
blah blah blah this is giving me *strong* FEI vibes. Seriously though why is every equestrian so obsessed with outside validation, we don't have to prove to others that riding is hard as long as we believe it our selves. Also, this video is very one sided? What about non-competitive riders, those who do groundwork and actually let the horse say no?
This is an incredible video and expresses the reality and truth of riding horses and being a true Equestrian. I love the fact of making horse and rider out to be teammates. You have to ride, perform and trust one another in order to make a good team. This is a very well done and put together video!
kadette22 putting a bit in a horses is mouth, whipping them to go faster, and making them jump over obstacles they aren’t built to jump over is not some thing I would want a fellow equestrian to call teamwork. Everybody should be able to see how terrible all of these riders are being to their horses.
@@thatgirlchristina1844 pls 90% of equestrians never uses a whip 💀 And horses are bred to do specifically activities, for example, Friesians are dressage horses and it’s not recommended to make them jump, while Kwpn are really good jumping horses but can also do dressage. And if horse riding is abusive, why is it in the Olympics??
A real equestrian does NOT use a bit. Bits cause pain.
Seaton Wilson used incorrectly, yes. You can’t say that the majority of equestrians aren’t legitimate because they use bits.
I LOVE IT!! I AGREE!! all of my friends even my close ones they think that i just love horses too much for no reason, but they don't understand what we do everyday and how strong we are as equestrians. We Rule!
Isabella Lugo This video isn't love. Bits aren't love. Your horse doesn't love you. He's just scared you'll hurt him with bits and whips, only to make him do ridiculous tricks for you. That's slavery, not love
I don't have a horse 😂😂😂😂😂
And also if I have a horse I wouldn't do that..😂😂😂
Zelda Hummingbirdwater they just don't get how special horses are. 😅
I say that it's a shame and that no one is a athlete but the horses. You suffer no pain besides loss of beloved money after not coming in at the top, the horses suffer.
Kyla M. //Tell that to my back when I fell. I could have gone to the hospital. When some people fall they can never ride again because of their injuries. When our beloved horse dies. We never forget it and it's one of the worst things to happen to an equestrian. You know nothing if you say we don't loose or do anything. You've clearly only sat in saddle and nothing more.
Ludwig Beilschmit The pain I was referring to is the pain your "beloved" HORSES feel when they are whipped, drugged, worked day in and day out, treated as objects, and have there legs (weakened by unecessary breeding practices) put under tremendous amounts of stress until they finally snap and the horse is put down and disposed of like a toy or when it suffers a cardiac episode and drops dead at a fair for pulling a fucking wagon just for show or at a race for being used like a sportscar. The pain the HORSE feels mentally when it wants to please but it also tormented by the tasks it is expected to do in order to please. The pain the HORSE feels as the bit pulls it's lips back and it foams at the mouth because the bridle is tightened to far and the horse is being controlled under heavy hands for the entertainment of a audience. No shit you people feel pain when you fall, laws of gravity 😂 but I meant pain with much more depth....not just pain because you lost a animal you invested in, pain fans feel after losing a bet, pain in the wallet, or pain because of your own heavy hands and poor technique causing the horse to act out and hurt you or itself. I've done a lot more than just sitting in a saddle, no just person would ever do what has been done to horses....if I ever was to put one of my horses in a sport it would be one that caused no strenuous activity on it's body to the point where it may end up losing it's life and it would be a sport where instead of hiring a training and care staff I could do it all myself to insure that no abuse or drugging was taking place all under the name of greed and entertainment.
Kyla M. //Bitch fuck you if you think all equestrians are like that. Not all of us are. When I see a horse treated the way you described I would never stand for that. If that happened in front of me you best believed I'd get involved. You speak when you know nothing. Horses are NOT an object. They are our friends and our most trusted companions. You hide behind a screen. I dare you to EVER say that in the face of a true equestrian. We never want to see an animal in pain. No I don't cry over lost money you dumb shit because I HAVE NONE. I cry because I remember them for their soul and their passion. The good times we shared and the times we've been there for each other. And your attitude reminds me EXACTLY why I like them more than this human race. I have loved horsed ever since I could remember, never once have I ever abused a horse in my life. I ride easy, no saddle, no bit. He don't feel a thing. So shut up and go cyber bully someone else and leave the REAL horse lovers to their duties. Taking care of these precious animals.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH Bitch if you people loved the horses you would stop the continuation of "sport" that harms them but you don't because you "equestrians" and "horse lovers" are selfish and greedy. I never said ALL of you abuse them but abuse is definitely ongoing and has barely lessened even when under public scrutiny. You guys ALL do in fact try to push your emotions off on to horses though to defend all your shortcomings. I'm not a keyboard warrior, I'll say everything I just said in your face or any other punk ass "equestrian's" face. I'm glad you may "ride easy" but my point is that there are thousand and thousands of other riders around the world who don't. Why not just keep these amazing animals for any relevant work they can still do that isn't harmful and as companions and riding horses. Have a nice day.
Kyla M. //Say that to my muscle. I am an Equestrian and an Athlete. Go away. No one needs your negativity here. Go seek attention somewhere else.
I get the chills every time I watch this.. beautiful ❤️
Oh geez, this is a horrible video... Where do I begin? How's about the painful bit in each horse's mouth that breaks their teeth, cracks their lips, makes them foam from pain. Jumping is also cruel. Forcing your slav- err I mean your "best friend" to jump over things they aren't built for, permanently damaging their joints and spine because you want to fly. These horses are in pain. Look in their eyes. If you really loved your horses, you'd listen to them and not force them to do these things. If you want to ride properly, use a bit less bridle or even a rope halter. Don't jump them over obstacles. Don't smack them with whips to make them go faster. Don't pat them so hard it hurts. Don't do anything to that horse that you wouldn't want done to yourself
Druid Cass THANK YOU I was literally scrolling through the comments for 10 minutes trying to find a sensible person.
Yes, thank you! Show jumping is a way for people with no athletic talent make an animal do it for them! Theres nothing beautiful about a horse in pain, and the little buns they put their mane into look ridiculous!
Druid Cass go fuck yourself. Even though I agree Some Equestrians do pull on the bit too hard and that pisses me off. Also Horses were build to do all the sports they do. Some might not enjoy jumping/dressage/etc. and the rider SHOULD listen to them. And the Whips are used to remind them to behave (depending on the training) Anyway. Just shut up mind your own business
Druid Cass I know that with the videos you saw of horses you must think that it’s a horrible sport but if you didn’t try you can’t say that it’s not painful for the horse because equestrians respect them like his own child you don’t know how it’s feel to be on a animal who know what’s your dream and want to help you. 90% of horses love jumping or dancing ... but you know that racing (horse who run) is not part of horse riding. Oh and their eyes, all horses have that 😂 it’s just the coloring of the video. And there lot’s of sport with horses who are in liberty. Outside of the championship horses are ttreated and relaxed like you on your sofa😂, and we don’t want to fly it’s just the feeling we have of being in balanced on him all our muscles must contract, if not we can fall. And we don’t pat them hardly with just « touch » him, like a signal to go faster and the horse understand.
And horses who don’t want to jump they don’t jump. Equestrians understand. For example my horse juste don’t want to jump so i prefered not to forced him so we tried dressage and he was just so happy 😁and every equestrians do that ,horses who jump or dance it’s a horse who like that otherwise they will have made us fall! They always can made us fall but they don’t do that because they like what we are doing
Its Ashley I agree with you
Inspiring.! Until you start riding you don't know how difficult it is. Putting it altogether at the same time. I have huge respect for equestrians. 🐴👏👏👍💕
OKAY YOUR AN ANGEL FOR MAKINGS.... i spoke every word we need it too (im actually crying) its so beatiful
This gave me goosebumps, that's how amazing it was! Well done!!! So beautiful!
This reminds me how amazing these animals are
I love this so much. Everyone at my school bullies me for talking about my horse and our connection and how it’s easy af but truly it’s not. The money is crazy and I had to quit all my other after school activities to work with him
This is the best horse riding video I've ever seen. It shows what we do. Shows the beauty of this sport. Very motivating! Good job! 😍💓🏇
I believe there is a difference between an equestrian and someone who rides horses. This video displayed it so well
chills this is so motivating
When i watch your movies i feel better, I feel motivation and I am so proud of my hobby :3 thank you for your Channel! Your videos is amazing!
I love this video! My riding days are behind me but I still feel it was some of the best years of my life. Thanks!
I dont expect anyone outside of riding to understand. Its a waste of breath to prove what we do to them. Whats most important, is you dont let the world bud into what you do. Stay strong, filter the regret,hatred, and disbelief.
This is amazing! We risk our lives we do it. We ride untill the end. Never stop. Dont give up. We are Equestrains.
Have searched for a long time good videos about ’You think riding is easy’ and when I saw this I was like: Omg I’m so gonna have a presentation about this in my english-class and show this video! Amazing job, keep it up!! / from Sweden :D
Oh my god... That REALLY ....amazing!!! Wow such good video. Made me speechless. And it is so right what you are writing. We are Equestrians and we live for it!
Love your videos, they have a special power over them.
People don't think about the bond we have with our horses but the haters can't brake the special bond no one will we ride and we love to do it it is who we are.
We can do anything ... we ride horses ... we live our dream. How many people can honestly say that? BTW ~ Terrific video. It says it all 🐴
I tried horse riding when I was a child. I couldn’t do it. It scared me to know I’d never really have control over my horse, not really. I’d be forever dependent on his goodwill.
But those who do conquer that fear, I have a lot of respect for those people. They’ve got something special in their mind. A resilience, a fearlessness that you rarely come across these days. And psychological insight beyond compare. Because they do not abuse their horse. No, they respect it in its feelings & somehow, over time, both horse & rider learn to understand each other & perform this “dance” together, as long time friends, partners, who respect each other.
That’s why I’ll always admire equestrians
I'm not even equestrian, but this video gave me chills 😍😍
That is sooo good I absolutely love riding and I will never stop loving it no matter how many times I fall
I wish I could show this to my brother who's favorite phrase is 'you just sit there' but he would just mock me 😩
This video makes me tear up every time tho
Omg, this is amazing! It's true people always say "It's not a sport, your not doing anything!"
This is perfect. It is so well said and i watched it almost 15 times , this is so true. People just dont understand us sometimes i guess❤️🌸🌺
I love this video
It made me cry to the people who say mean things about riding