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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Another huge moment in my riding career!
    I have done many Grand Prix tests with Wilfred but none of them have been official but we changed that! We did our first big one at Hartpury Premier League scoring 66.8%, just 0.2 off a qualifying mark to go international.
    Wilfred was a legend! He definitely felt the atmosphere when we got in there but we had some tools from the groundwork to release that tension and he stayed with me. I was also very nervous before getting on after watching a few people go and also knowing I had to follow Charlotte Dujardin in!
    I am so proud of this horse, we have come a long way over the years! Still, a lot to improve on but so blessed to be doing this!
    Also massive thank you to Harvey Wet dog for filming the test so beautifully!

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  • @tesstessmarie6146
    @tesstessmarie6146 3 роки тому +84

    It's so lovely to see a horse at GP who is relaxed in all paces, not fussing in his mouth or tail swishing etc. He is a a credit to you, and I know it wasn't easy to get him there. Congrats! Well deserved.

    • @OliviaTowersDressage
      @OliviaTowersDressage  3 роки тому +4

      🥰🥰🥰

    • @Doodahdoodles
      @Doodahdoodles 3 роки тому +2

      I mean, I saw his tail swishing a lot?

    • @k40ren
      @k40ren 3 роки тому

      Not sure we were watching same video? Tail going and mouth foaming. I'm assuming it will because of being pulled in horrible position 😰

    • @sophiescott1680
      @sophiescott1680 3 роки тому +5

      @@k40ren i take it u know nothing about dressage then, yes his tail was swishing around but the foam is from being on the bit and it’s just saliva which is mixed all horses do it. The way his head is is a natural dressage position where as some are forced into that shape

    • @Agw448
      @Agw448 3 роки тому

      Yes

  • @ed9547
    @ed9547 3 роки тому +23

    « Work until your idols become your rivals » there you are Olivia, and a massive WELL DONE

  • @nicola2713
    @nicola2713 3 роки тому

    Wilf was like "Nailed it!!" as he walked out the arena hehe. Well done Olivia!!

  • @harveywetdog
    @harveywetdog 3 роки тому +20

    Well done; I could hear Carl talking from the other side of the arena, it’s always fun to see what was happening behind the judges boxes when I go back through the videos 👍

  • @karo698
    @karo698 3 роки тому +7

    i really appriciate you putting your moms commentary over the video! that is indeed a really important part of the entertainment

  • @lucymckeown145
    @lucymckeown145 3 роки тому +12

    Yes Wilf with the big boys. You always said he would come into his own at Grand prix and he looks like he loves it.

  • @Nina-md3tm
    @Nina-md3tm 3 роки тому +8

    I love how you've kindly worked with his anxiety..as opposed to getting frustrated and punishing him like so many riders do. Well done x

  • @heaven77ish
    @heaven77ish 3 роки тому +6

    I am.sorry Olivia, but please please please can sass have her own blogs please. That look she gave you as you were going to go down the steps was awesome. I lost my Mum sept 19 and when watching Ms Sass, it is like watching mine. The looks, the ignoring your blogs and making noise, the never getting over excited, it really is. So yay to Mother Sass and her own show. By the way what a huge moment for you and your team. Congratulations. You get out what you put in and it shows.

  • @gem1718
    @gem1718 3 роки тому +7

    That was such a lovely test and how relaxed was Wilf?! What an achievement! Thank you for putting the marks up as you went through the test, it was interesting to see. Cannot wait to see where you go next with your lovely horses. Congratulations to you, Sass, Wilf and the team xx

  • @KP-mc1cu
    @KP-mc1cu 3 роки тому +3

    This made me teary-eyed because it’s just amazing how hard you’ve worked and how far you’ve come. Happy to see you enjoying your success! Part of the reason why I’ve kept
    visiting your vlogs and am so interested in your journey is because you’ve represented so many things that I didn’t think existed in the professional horse community. And your take on mindset is spot on. It’s so refreshing to see you love and care for your horses with compassion and priority. There is a lot of “show ‘em whose boss” attitude amongst a lot of horse owners I know. And care can be severely lacking…from lack of turn out to simply not mucking their stalls or cleaning their water buckets. Your vlogs help
    provide me with the standards I wish everyone would adopt! I truly, truly appreciate the time and energy you put into these vlogs. You have so many spectacular traits and you’re also funny and willing to show your vulnerabilities which makes you shine even brighter in my eyes. And you’re young…imagine the wise owl you’ll be 30 years from now! You’re awesome,
    Olivia. You rock!

  • @nerosiskou04
    @nerosiskou04 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love the fact you have started doing ground work with your horses! Much more riders and trainers should do the same. It's so crucial for the horse to get have a consistent way of learning to gain confidence and for both human and horse to grow and understand eachother better.
    Props to you for deciding to go in that direction as like you said, rare are the people at that level who seem to implement it!
    If you take the time it's so rewarding and beneficial.

  • @outoftime7740
    @outoftime7740 3 роки тому +3

    Good job Wilfy and great job Olivia. You two looked so fabulous.. Wilfred is such a star and a good boy. And you deserved a much higher score than that. I loved sausage at the end, scarfing his food down. That face he made. Be proud that you taught Wilfred all he knows.

  • @fleaness918
    @fleaness918 3 роки тому

    Wow! U are awesome! Huge well done! You have come so far over COVID! U must be so pleased!

  • @kristenwrate8142
    @kristenwrate8142 3 роки тому

    Many congratulations Olivia and team well done at the competition. ❤

  • @realisticequestrian8229
    @realisticequestrian8229 3 роки тому +3

    I've been following you for years...and I felt like dancing seeing you so happy and proud of Wilf at the end. SO HAPPY FOR YOU OLIVIA! How far you've come with him 🥳🥳🥳

  • @lolaburns6232
    @lolaburns6232 3 роки тому +1

    Olivia, I hope you are so proud of yourself and Wilfred!!! You both looked so strong in that test and it's all your work!!!You worked through huge issues and never gave up on him and tried everything to get your goal, and your flying changes!! I've watched your journey for ages and love how you show the highs and lows. so inspiring :)

  • @jhorvers
    @jhorvers 3 роки тому +3

    OMG! He improved so so so much! He (and you as well!) looked so confident during his test.. Yes there are points that can be improved.. But there always will be.. That's one of the beautiful things about riding! His flying changes are unrecognizable! I'm so happy for you! And keep ignoring those "funny looks"!! Do what works for you and your horses!! Wilf definitely benefits from it.. He looked bloody AMAZING! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @sammiller3032
    @sammiller3032 3 роки тому +2

    I have followed you for ages, love you vlogs and relaxed vibe, super pleased for you reaching your goals. Well deserved ⭐️. So great your mum is with you on this journey. I drag my hubby along and I’m sure he’s warming to it 😆. Keep it up girl #yougotthis

  • @heaven77ish
    @heaven77ish 3 роки тому +4

    Watching how relaxed he looked I hope he felt that way too. That must be the biggest bonus for you today is having the relaxation, that means he can only get bigger and stronger wow wow wow

  • @lilyirvine9607
    @lilyirvine9607 3 роки тому +5

    Her lorry gives me butterflies ☺️

  • @susanspeight148
    @susanspeight148 3 роки тому

    Congratulations on a great ride!! Such an incredible improvement! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @mrs.marken4609
    @mrs.marken4609 3 роки тому +1

    What a lovely solid test! Yes there’s lots to improve but he was so level headed and workmanlike. That’s the kind of foundation you can really build on and what a world of difference between where he once was. Perseverance pays off! (Also, do yourself a favour and tilt those champagne glasses when you’re pouring haha)

  • @christinebattrick9258
    @christinebattrick9258 3 роки тому

    Olivia that was extraordinary if I can ride my training level as well I will be so happy. I would love to meet you. You are my inspiration. Keep going your GREAT!!

  • @pamelamccoy5220
    @pamelamccoy5220 3 роки тому +1

    Well done! As you left the ring, (as Miri Hackett once said) you could see your smile from space!

  • @trabash505
    @trabash505 3 роки тому +1

    So well done, Olivia! And I must say, the Sass Queen is looking fabulous!!!! Looks like she's getting younger by the day! Hot mama!!!

  • @falconk9
    @falconk9 3 роки тому +1

    I was right there with Sass riding it with you ! Such a fantastic transformation in Wilfred and your partnership ! So glad I have been here for the journey ! Can't wait to get stuck in with my own journey with my Regalo - andalusian, later this year. We are still in the baby steps of developing our partnership but just riding him brings a smile to my face !!!

  • @dba750
    @dba750 3 роки тому +1

    The boys did great, so did you! Nice to see a smile on your mums face 🤗

  • @taniacowger104
    @taniacowger104 3 роки тому

    Magical. Thank you

  • @sandraandersson
    @sandraandersson 3 роки тому +7

    Music is too high sometimes and take over :( I needed to lower when music was on and had to turn the volume up when you guys talk, want to hear what you are saying

    • @glenroseeventing3090
      @glenroseeventing3090 3 роки тому

      At least in eventing, can't say for dressage, you can carry it in non-FEI events.

  • @DaisyLynny
    @DaisyLynny 3 роки тому +1

    Its time you start to be on your countrys team. You are so great!❤

  • @lisajames4150
    @lisajames4150 3 роки тому +7

    For me Wilf has beautiful natural movement not the fake leg flicky thing horses are doing now IMO

  • @nfa6386
    @nfa6386 3 роки тому +5

    *charlotte casually strolls past. Well done Oliva tough act to follow so it's understandable why you were nervous, you did amazing and good job Sausage

    • @AmyDeyes
      @AmyDeyes 3 роки тому +1

      Thats what I thought, was it her?

    • @carlbrown6308
      @carlbrown6308 3 роки тому

      Yes it was Charlotte!😍

  • @susantescione8007
    @susantescione8007 3 роки тому +3

    You see a lot of people in the US and the top riders on the continent lunging their horses before competitions. But I am glad that you went hacking to settle Wilt down before competing.

  • @aremedyproject9569
    @aremedyproject9569 3 роки тому

    Wow. Beautifully done! Nice to see a horse so relaxed in his dressage test. You did a great job all around. You obviously love your boy. Cheers from 🇨🇦👍.

  • @georginaspencer6534
    @georginaspencer6534 3 роки тому +1

    Sausage looked so calm and relaxed, and in an outdoor arena 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what a difference your groundwork has made. You both looked amazing and right at home 💗💗

  • @sophiacoombesequestrian
    @sophiacoombesequestrian 3 роки тому

    What a pretty horse!

  • @trishagleich6523
    @trishagleich6523 3 роки тому +1

    Even though we have never met I just wanted to say, I’m really proud proud of you for pushing through all the bad days and not giving up!

  • @euroquestdressage8365
    @euroquestdressage8365 3 роки тому

    What a good sausage he is ❤️ my boy is related to him so I’m hoping with hard work and determination he will get me up the levels even with his quirks , watching this has motivated me even more , its nice to see you smiling 😊❤️

  • @Muttsrus-bk7yd
    @Muttsrus-bk7yd 3 роки тому

    Congratulations libby and olivia u both should be proud of how far the horses have come.

  • @nabgilby
    @nabgilby 3 роки тому

    VERY nice ride, lovely connection and suppleness that we just aren't seeing much of at the FEI levels. You go girl!!!

  • @Rosie-hp5jr
    @Rosie-hp5jr 3 роки тому +3

    Love not having music over the test, and having the scores up too😊

  • @tinazipperer5708
    @tinazipperer5708 3 роки тому

    Awesome, I just know your horse will make it happen! Are you allowed to give treats if he does what you want him to do with a certain command? Tina in GA, 🇺🇸

  • @madpandagaming1881
    @madpandagaming1881 3 роки тому

    that was a BEAUTIFUL ride olivia! i love seeing you go so far and gaining confidence in yourself and your horses. i, also am in the same boat when it comes to combatting that confidence and watching you makes me so hopeful for myself! i think many young riders can relate so well to you and im so glad you share this in your vlogs! you're doing brilliant, keep it up and know you're making a huge impact on many lives!!

  • @theadultpantry7219
    @theadultpantry7219 3 роки тому

    Well done you! What a journey you two have been on, so inspiring to see what happens when you don't give up!

  • @LisaPanton
    @LisaPanton 3 роки тому +1

    WELL DONE 🙌🏼
    So much more potential in there to go too!!

  • @annah3733
    @annah3733 3 роки тому +1

    Well done! such an improvement on both your parts. Through the test I was just confused tho as I could see Sass on the other side of the arena but hear her on the camera lol

    • @OliviaTowersDressage
      @OliviaTowersDressage  3 роки тому +2

      i took the audio from mums camera and overlaid it to the high quality so we got the best of both worlds xx

  • @naturallinlife
    @naturallinlife 3 роки тому

    Am weat in my eyes for you guys ❤ Lovley filmed at the test also loved when we were abel to see the point for every part in the test. Congratulations 👍

  • @sfponies1165
    @sfponies1165 3 роки тому

    Awesome work such a transformation, he looked so concentrated - super too see all your toil pay off.

  • @franchescawotton4142
    @franchescawotton4142 3 роки тому

    OMG I felt sick with nerves for you! Well done you were amazing! Sausage was such a good boy. Love watching your progress, go Olivia!

  • @naybellab2011
    @naybellab2011 3 роки тому +1

    Well deserved 💗

  • @clambe2590
    @clambe2590 3 роки тому

    Lovely test Olivia! You rode that like a boss ❤️👌🙌

  • @jaxiblue8356
    @jaxiblue8356 3 роки тому

    Super!! Well done and what a good boy👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @amateureventertales8484
    @amateureventertales8484 3 роки тому

    Oh my goodness gracious you guys looked AMAZING!! All that hard work really shows and so happy for you!

  • @elsa3128
    @elsa3128 3 роки тому

    You must be very, very happy and soooooooo proud of your horse. You both did fantastic 🥰🥰

  • @fnizzalot
    @fnizzalot 3 роки тому +3

    Sorry for potentially stupid question but I am new to your channel 😂 Are you allowed a whip in GP?

  • @AE-uc3ji
    @AE-uc3ji 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Olivia. I’m so happy for you. Lovely test

  • @coriengel1751
    @coriengel1751 3 роки тому

    Awesome job. Love watch you! Love wilf!

  • @celticallstars9266
    @celticallstars9266 3 роки тому

    Amazing super well done to you all love following you xx

  • @allisonw0nderland513
    @allisonw0nderland513 3 роки тому

    Those flying change scores 😍

  • @bromsonstud
    @bromsonstud 3 роки тому

    Huge well done Olivia!!!

  • @salliesnow9850
    @salliesnow9850 3 роки тому

    Lovely test to watch, it’s so nice to see how much more relaxed sausage is and outdoors too in a big environment! Ignore everybody giving you funny looks you do you, you can see so much improvement from what you have been doing with him if people can’t see that then you don’t need that negativity in your life, it’s amazing to see your journey and gives me great confidence that I could maybe do that too one day, even though I’m on my own, very very little money and just a little Welsh cob who Is only 4 at the mo and just done our first prelim but have so far backed and produced on my own with little to no help, every single penny I earn goes towards my two welshies and I hope I can inspire people one day with my journey, although I’m nowhere near brave enough to vlog, I hope from the few insta posts and stories I put out people will be inspired 💕 xx

  • @jeancoultas4312
    @jeancoultas4312 3 роки тому

    Well done you! You and Wilf are looking amazing

  • @altheaholzapfel414
    @altheaholzapfel414 3 роки тому

    Incredible Olivia!!! Congrats! ❤️❤️

  • @hitmancooper1
    @hitmancooper1 3 роки тому

    Great Job!! Congratulations :)

  • @bertiekarama
    @bertiekarama 3 роки тому

    Massive well done 👏🙌

  • @RachaelCDressage
    @RachaelCDressage 3 роки тому +1

    What is the name of the warmup band you’re using at 5:32? Looks really handy to bring to shows!

  • @glenroseeventing3090
    @glenroseeventing3090 3 роки тому

    Wilf looked amazing ~ I was really hoping you'd share Eagle's test as well!

    • @OliviaTowersDressage
      @OliviaTowersDressage  3 роки тому +1

      it got filmed on mums phone and it’s an android so terrible qualityxxx

  • @michellethorpe8700
    @michellethorpe8700 3 роки тому

    Super test hello from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @frederikkefava3706
    @frederikkefava3706 3 роки тому

    Such a beautiful test !! 🥰

  • @willdixonlifeontherightrei6480
    @willdixonlifeontherightrei6480 3 роки тому

    Oh sass queen you do make me laugh

  • @kippen64
    @kippen64 3 роки тому

    Really proud of you.

  • @fionatomney1418
    @fionatomney1418 3 роки тому

    I'm so happy for you!

  • @lisajames4150
    @lisajames4150 3 роки тому

    Omg!! So good Olivia. The tempi changes, the zig zag.....sooooo good. Thought I saw Carl down the other end of the areana not watching at all....bit unsupportive but glad your other trainers took the time. I saw you disengage the quarters on the side and knew what you were doing and it worked. An immediate relaxation reaction from Wilf. Well done. You're so close now😍😍

  • @imi_bradbury_eventing2005
    @imi_bradbury_eventing2005 3 роки тому +2

    We deffo need a lorry tour! Also, just wondering, how come your allowed to carry a schooling whip in your test?

    • @NoThankUBeQuiet
      @NoThankUBeQuiet 3 роки тому

      I think you are only not allowed to have them in international competition.
      But I'm not British so I could be talking from my ass

    • @imi_bradbury_eventing2005
      @imi_bradbury_eventing2005 3 роки тому

      @@NoThankUBeQuiet ah ok, rules must of changed then, thanks

  • @oliviadudman5734
    @oliviadudman5734 3 роки тому +1

    you can hear Carl in the background of your test :D

  • @karo698
    @karo698 3 роки тому

    we loooooove

  • @enniasikainen7164
    @enniasikainen7164 3 роки тому

    Honest Riders!!!

  • @itserin668
    @itserin668 3 роки тому

    WOW!!!

  • @amalieaunsmo1287
    @amalieaunsmo1287 3 роки тому +1

    Who was the text from

  • @xjwxsweetness
    @xjwxsweetness 3 роки тому

    Go Team Towers!

  • @jamesshelley6478
    @jamesshelley6478 3 роки тому

    What is GP and PSG? Really interested but have no horsey knowledge

    • @danielabackstrom
      @danielabackstrom 2 роки тому +1

      GP = Grand Prix
      PSG = Prix St George
      Two different dressage tests :)

  • @MotoBugalter
    @MotoBugalter 3 роки тому

    Accept my sincere condolences about Euro 20