Meeting Elephants on Horses ~ Botswana Safari (Part 1)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2024

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  • @nickygentle9246
    @nickygentle9246 2 місяці тому +59

    I have to say I got very emotional watching the leopards, had a few tears, incredible work from Peter What an incredible experience for you all., Lots of love xx

  • @jenniferbridwell1013
    @jenniferbridwell1013 2 місяці тому +14

    It is so nice to see how happy and fit the horses are, beautifully cared for!

  • @stitch53713
    @stitch53713 2 місяці тому +13

    Thank you so much for bringing us along on your epic trip. A special thanks to Pete for capturing the amazing footage. I bet he was so excited to get back and upload his SD cards and get to editing.

  • @izzybarlow9973
    @izzybarlow9973 2 місяці тому +22

    You are my idol Meg and you probably won't see this but I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me!

  • @juliedalgardno3361
    @juliedalgardno3361 2 місяці тому +18

    I could just watch this all day! What an adventure ❤!!! You got to see so much but im glad the guides respect the animals and take such great care of the horses. Beautiful!

  • @Riversmom1111
    @Riversmom1111 2 місяці тому +7

    Smokey is gorgeous! Love living vicariously! Beautiful!

  • @ihay472
    @ihay472 2 місяці тому +35

    Smoky is a buckskin, he's just sooty and that little fake dorsal is called countershading. PS. I love his wide ears and face. He's very handsome.

    • @erinhawkins1137
      @erinhawkins1137 2 місяці тому +11

      I rode Smokey when I went in April, he is the sweetest horse 💞

    • @ihay472
      @ihay472 2 місяці тому +3

      @@erinhawkins1137 that is so cool!

  • @roselily5018
    @roselily5018 2 місяці тому +5

    Hey Meg! You inspired me to visit South Africa last May.. I visited Kruger National park and spent 2 weeks on a horse safari in Hoedspruit and had the time of my life!! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing experiences, its also bringing back memories for me❤️

  • @GrannysWanderingSpirit
    @GrannysWanderingSpirit 2 місяці тому +5

    Pete, you are so good! Thank you, Meg and all, for taking us along. This is absolutely beautiful footage... and I had lots of smiles listening to all of you. Simon, your horse has the prettiest face and ears!

  • @abbebladon
    @abbebladon 2 місяці тому +14

    What an experience Meg! I am blown away by the beauty and the videography. Great job Pete & the team xxxx

  • @jacquelinesherlock2274
    @jacquelinesherlock2274 2 місяці тому +5

    It's so weird that literally yesterday I was thinking about your Africa trip, and was considering re-watching it because it was so epic - and here we are in Botswana thoroughly enjoying myself accompanying you guys on your adventure 😊

  • @jessr0404
    @jessr0404 2 місяці тому +26

    You are always such an inspiration....especially to teens like me!

  • @erinhawkins1137
    @erinhawkins1137 2 місяці тому +4

    I rode Smokey when I went in April, he was mega!!! 💞

  • @thesimplicityofwords
    @thesimplicityofwords 18 днів тому

    This trip is everything!! Please give us part 2 whenever you can Meg 🫶🏻🤍🤍

  • @qvmarlins3506
    @qvmarlins3506 2 місяці тому +3

    Words fail me! How fortunate are you guys to share this experience. And fantastic camera work from Pete!

  • @magicaltrails
    @magicaltrails 2 місяці тому +3

    I have been waiting for this for MONTHS! VERY exciting! I would just love to see elephants in the wild. Lucky, lucky girl!

  • @elainetrindle329
    @elainetrindle329 2 місяці тому +3

    This is so beautiful thank you for showing it. I’ll never get there. You guys are so lucky.

  • @emerillon3754
    @emerillon3754 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm in love with Smoky and this cute little ears!

  • @BONBONBEAUTY
    @BONBONBEAUTY 2 місяці тому +2

    The baby Elephants playing was so cute 🥹❤️

  • @jenniferquinn5010
    @jenniferquinn5010 2 місяці тому +3

    So lush, all the greenery thanks. The leopard was beautiful. We are waiting for our rainy season to start. So miss the sound of rain. Your horses are gorgeous, clearly well looked after. Thanks for sharing

  • @sarahcooper3378
    @sarahcooper3378 2 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely amazing. Pete's Leopold footage is superb. The horses are beautiful......there's some nice guys too.....Leo....❤

  • @jmleeinla4025
    @jmleeinla4025 2 місяці тому +3

    Soooo epic!!! These trips are simply incredible!! So well put together and so much attention to detail!!! I’m so thankful that you’re sharing your experiences with us 🐎🐎🐎🐎🩵

  • @lisakovic5256
    @lisakovic5256 2 місяці тому +2

    That was amazing! 😍🤩🥰 the footage and slow mo’s and the places, skies and space, the people, the stunning camps…. What a trip, you will never forget it ever ❤

  • @colleenwood2750
    @colleenwood2750 2 місяці тому +2

    SUPER IMPRESSED with the horseflesh on this group! WOW! Not what I expected! Someday, I will go.

  • @flyingcolorsponies
    @flyingcolorsponies 2 місяці тому +2

    The baby giraffes and zebras!!! Very cool wildlife footage and looks like the riding was EPIC.

  • @pirahna
    @pirahna 2 місяці тому +1

    The three baby elephants!! That alone was worth the trip (the rest looks beyond incredible too!)

  • @GeorginaSpencer-d8z
    @GeorginaSpencer-d8z 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow wow wow 🤩 what an amazing experience! Stunning footage from Pete ❤

  • @mollyandbelle
    @mollyandbelle 2 місяці тому +1

    This vlog was unreal omg! Should go viral woww! And the production on these videos is so impressive 🤩

  • @tiffanyjack6095
    @tiffanyjack6095 2 місяці тому +7

    That looks like such an absolutely amazing time you had. For sure a once in a lifetime experience, watching you guys riding from camp to camp makes me miss riding so much. There is no way I can ride anymore and I miss it so much, but I still love all of your riding content. ❤❤❤

  • @immydocherty
    @immydocherty 2 місяці тому +13

    I'm so happy we finally get the rest of the Africa videos!! I loved the first parts I have been waiting patiently hehehe!

    • @elphick.event.ponies
      @elphick.event.ponies  2 місяці тому +6

      Ah so glad you've been enjoying them! Lots more to come, it's just a mission to edit them 😂

    • @immydocherty
      @immydocherty 2 місяці тому +2

      @@elphick.event.ponies I bet! Worth taking your time with it though! these are the kind of videos that I am sure you will look back on in years to come so they are well worth the wait for us! :D

  • @elizabosence.equine
    @elizabosence.equine Місяць тому

    My goodness Meg! What an experience! This is my favourite video ever. The leopard footage was sensational, Pete did an amazing job. I would love to go to horizon horseback one day. Cant wait fir the next video ❤

  • @izzistock6807
    @izzistock6807 2 місяці тому +1

    What a magical experience! I've been waiting for these for so long, definitely worth the wait. I adore Smoky's ears - so floppy and cute!

  • @juliaforsyth8332
    @juliaforsyth8332 2 місяці тому

    Interesting watching the horses reactions to the elephants. They certainly were keeping an eye on them too. Beautiful photography.

  • @joeyriley6354
    @joeyriley6354 Місяць тому

    So amazing this is on my bucketlist for sure

  • @colleenw8756
    @colleenw8756 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU MEG. I have waiting - very impatiently, I might add - for the rest of your trip. Brilliant. Wonderful. Next one please. 😊😊

  • @rubyrattle5371
    @rubyrattle5371 2 місяці тому

    I’m South African, lived in SA most of my life, been on many safari trips and have never been lucky enough to see a leopard.. you should feel very blessed ❤️
    Loved this video ❤️

  • @vianysutton8275
    @vianysutton8275 2 місяці тому +1

    I can't believe your in SA, I'm South African.
    Leopards are definitely my favorite animal.

  • @kudapooda9993
    @kudapooda9993 2 місяці тому

    Wow what a great opportunity ,so good to see you with Simon and Kat. Thank you for sharing your journey. Take care and all the best .😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kudapooda9993
    @kudapooda9993 2 місяці тому

    Peter Thank you so much for your fantastic filming .It's so remarkable. ., take care and have a great time .😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍

  • @jessicahigdon3962
    @jessicahigdon3962 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely awesome! The shots were epic. What a great adventure. Well done Meg and Pete and everyone!

  • @Taylorstorm09
    @Taylorstorm09 2 місяці тому +1

    Im from south Africa and i really loved watching this!! You are such a inspiration especially to teenagers like me!! I know you wont see this but your are such a amazing person and we love you so much xx

    • @annejarvis7002
      @annejarvis7002 2 місяці тому +1

      Great comment. I go to a Church in York U.K. run by South Africans & with many S.A. members. They are awesome people & dear friends. I would love to go to S.A. but my health is very poor. I live vicariously by Meg & friends. My sincere thanks to these fabulous equestrians. ❤

  • @valerieboyce7644
    @valerieboyce7644 2 місяці тому

    Wow! Outstanding shots of the leopards...just amazing!!!. What a trip to go on.❤❤❤

  • @payntpot7623
    @payntpot7623 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. Great camera work. Nice wee horses.
    Did the riding the veld thing myself long, long ago in Zimbabwe. There were no horses where i stayed in Botswana back then. Something you never forget. I still recall the cracking wee mare I rode over 35 + years ago. I like to think, that even though I have no photos of her to remember her by, could single her out from the herd to this day.

  • @debbieredmon5063
    @debbieredmon5063 2 місяці тому

    Totally different from South Africa. Scary (little bit), excited (definitely) Loved this!

  • @christinemartindale8715
    @christinemartindale8715 2 місяці тому

    Wow this was breathtaking scary adrenaline rush what a beautiful experience guys.The elephants were magical. The horse are in super condition and guides are amazing looking after you all. Super vlog Meg.tfs🤗🏇🤗

  • @lorraineotoole9303
    @lorraineotoole9303 2 місяці тому

    Amazing place. Did the Tuli Trail in 2018 and my friend rode Smokie. Absolutely loved it! Great to see it again.

  • @mizroyalsan1351
    @mizroyalsan1351 2 місяці тому

    I throughly enjoyed that! Thanks for taking us along!!🤩

  • @palominojoy1899
    @palominojoy1899 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely stunning !
    Reminds me of my very last time I rode, which was in S.A Entabani Lodge and in the Draakinsburg . Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories ❤❤

  • @PaulaPonies
    @PaulaPonies 2 місяці тому

    And Smokey is adorable 😍 💕!!

  • @erih5483
    @erih5483 2 місяці тому

    I love the leopard shots so much!

  • @RosaFinnFillyIsla
    @RosaFinnFillyIsla 2 місяці тому +9

    Sounds amazing meg!! Looks like you had a cracking second go!🔥 hope all the horses are feeling a bit better ❤❤

  • @cheekianne1595
    @cheekianne1595 2 місяці тому

    Oh wow ❤ Pete’s videography is award worthy in this vlog. 😮 I am in total awe ❤

  • @brianduffy2844
    @brianduffy2844 2 місяці тому

    Another brilliant video and the most amazing photography - well done guys 👏🤩

  • @nicolakerrison
    @nicolakerrison 2 місяці тому

    Cool! Great presentation from Meg and amazing videography from Pete!

  • @Uk_Peppa
    @Uk_Peppa 2 місяці тому

    What Amazing footage, Well done Mr Camra Man. I'm so Jelous, I wish i was a good enough rider to go on a horse back safari

  • @goneriding5644
    @goneriding5644 2 місяці тому

    Oh wow, the big cat. Just incredible. But the Ellie's were awesome! And did I spot a little poodle..... hahahha!

  • @feichannel
    @feichannel 2 місяці тому +19

    WOW!!! 🇧🇼 😍

  • @sparkle.-buggg3610
    @sparkle.-buggg3610 2 місяці тому

    Epic vlog Pete is amazing on that camera I can't wait for the next one this is my dream holiday ❤❤❤❤

  • @kiaradoesart9682
    @kiaradoesart9682 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous kitties!! (The leopards haha) I've gone on safari several times but never been lucky enough to see one in person! Would find that way more exciting than seeing lions, awesome shots Peter!

  • @LifeInTheSaddle.
    @LifeInTheSaddle. 2 місяці тому

    Megggg this is so lush!!! It would be awesome to see you do an endurance ride 😍.

  • @suehensley8526
    @suehensley8526 Місяць тому

    Phenomenal video!

  • @KoviWolfdog
    @KoviWolfdog 2 місяці тому

    All those photos and camera video(s) are absolutely beautiful, but lets talk about that leopard footage omg!.

  • @amandaneuherz3834
    @amandaneuherz3834 2 місяці тому

    Wow what an experience, mt buller in Australia is amazing to ride through 👍

  • @joseroquette917
    @joseroquette917 2 місяці тому

    Have to say Pete filming is amazing.

  • @zaktheadventuredog4024
    @zaktheadventuredog4024 2 місяці тому

    What an Amazing Adventure Meg! All of you are so lucky that you get to do this. I love to do this one day :) Those horses are brillant! xxxxxx

  • @PaulaPonies
    @PaulaPonies 2 місяці тому

    That was such a cool vlog i loved it😊🎉!!! I live in Zimbabwe and we go camping to the zambezi River every year , and I just love the peace of the bush and all the animals! So I love watching these kind of vlogs , I have never gone on a horse safari but hopefully one day I will be fortunate enough to go on one it looks mega❤.😊😊

  • @belaszantai3560
    @belaszantai3560 2 місяці тому

    You are such a big inspiration meg ❤😊

  • @jojooffaraway2675
    @jojooffaraway2675 2 місяці тому

    This is so cool! Smokey is so pretty 🤩 Also hyenas are part of the cat family

  • @elainetrindle329
    @elainetrindle329 2 місяці тому

    I think it’s really cool. You guys get to do that. I am an American living United States and I’ve always wanted to go to Africa that would’ve been a dream trip but I’m 78 years old. I never know if I will now.

  • @MollyQueen-qx1fc
    @MollyQueen-qx1fc 2 місяці тому

    It’s looks amazing Meg hope you enjoyed it ❤❤❤xx

  • @Smile-Dot
    @Smile-Dot 2 місяці тому

    Im so jealous! that looks like so much fun!

  • @wildriding1
    @wildriding1 2 місяці тому

    This vid is so good you have ispered me so much with my pony as i have had a ruff start but i used you and jam as insiration that i will have great horse one day

  • @janbowerman9417
    @janbowerman9417 2 місяці тому

    Wow... incredible 😍

  • @loridorii
    @loridorii 2 місяці тому +1

    We had a horse named Smokey Tom, but we ended up calling him Pokey because nothing he ever did was fast 😂

  • @StephanieLiddell-kz6dv
    @StephanieLiddell-kz6dv 20 днів тому

    You were lucky to see leopards they can be so elusive

  • @PixiesPoniesEvents
    @PixiesPoniesEvents 2 місяці тому

    Wow 😮 amazing and scary. What an experience 💜

  • @MaiseandThePonies
    @MaiseandThePonies 2 місяці тому

    Meg , your sug an inspiration to me , thank you so much , your my fav ytber 😊❤

  • @Austin-it3sd
    @Austin-it3sd 2 місяці тому

    I would absolutely love to do this one day. I’ve seen a few UA-cam equestrians use this company, and they seem to take great care of their horses and guests.
    Also, surprisingly, hyenas are more closely related to cats.

  • @pinkyharris3560
    @pinkyharris3560 2 місяці тому

    Wooooooow just AMAZING 😍😍😍

  • @susantescione8007
    @susantescione8007 2 місяці тому

    Very cool!

  • @Abi-Grey8
    @Abi-Grey8 2 місяці тому +1

    Would be my dream but I’d have to go with very independent and chill people.

  • @livy_eventing
    @livy_eventing 2 місяці тому +2

    wow meg!! im so exited, and im early!! 💕💘

    • @elphick.event.ponies
      @elphick.event.ponies  2 місяці тому

      Hope you enjoy!! ❤

    • @livy_eventing
      @livy_eventing 2 місяці тому

      @@elphick.event.ponies omg you replied!? ahhh ily megg! I definitely enjoy, all your videos are so amazing 💕💕

  • @isabellalebeau7669
    @isabellalebeau7669 2 місяці тому

    Oo,looks amazing!!!❤❤❤❤🐴

  • @carolnoel9660
    @carolnoel9660 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant

  • @Grace_and_Tino
    @Grace_and_Tino 2 місяці тому +3

    Omggg Firsttt everythinggg like, comment and view hehehe 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ love you Meg🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

    • @elphick.event.ponies
      @elphick.event.ponies  2 місяці тому +1

      Eyyyy welcome ❤

    • @Grace_and_Tino
      @Grace_and_Tino 2 місяці тому +1

      @@elphick.event.ponies omg hi Meg 🫶🏼🫶🏼 are you going to your horse live this year? 🤭

  • @Katy.Lou.K
    @Katy.Lou.K 2 місяці тому

    Ahhh!! More from Africa!!! Meg, this is a stellar series! I have loved all these episodes-videos-footage 🙌🏼
    Love from California⛰️🌲☀️🐴🩵 ps. Give all your ponios a hug for me!

  • @christinedavies336
    @christinedavies336 2 місяці тому

    Just one word ~ WOW! ❤ xOx

  • @victoriaroyle3980
    @victoriaroyle3980 2 місяці тому

    Awesome meg 😂👊💥

  • @PoppyWebber-o8v
    @PoppyWebber-o8v 2 місяці тому

    so exited love you meg hope you had a good time and hope horses are ok hows pete
    we need a pete rides bear of wilma

  • @izzyr3231
    @izzyr3231 2 місяці тому

    would love a breakdown of what they consider novice/intermediate/advanced!

  • @naomismith4933
    @naomismith4933 2 місяці тому +8

    Who else saw the poodle?

  • @13hhcob64
    @13hhcob64 2 місяці тому +1

    6th!🎉
    Edit: those elephents areamazing🤩

  • @horsesquad4273
    @horsesquad4273 2 місяці тому +1

    You are literally my idol Meg I love your videos you’re an amazing rider and your my absolute favourite person.❤❤❤ u probably won’t see thing but I would do anything to meet u!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @annacordery98
    @annacordery98 2 місяці тому +1

    How on earth do you desensitise a horse to an elephant?! My mare is scared of sheep, let alone an elephant 😂

  • @amymooij2531
    @amymooij2531 2 місяці тому +5

    WHERE IS THE BEAR VID??????

    • @thatfellpony
      @thatfellpony 2 місяці тому +1

      Might have gone down because of the hate comments about her and Freddy arguing 😔😔

    • @Haribosarecoolyoushouldtrythem
      @Haribosarecoolyoushouldtrythem 2 місяці тому

      People hated on her for it, so she put it on priv

  • @Sadie_the_equestrian
    @Sadie_the_equestrian 2 місяці тому +2

    Second!!!!❤

  • @ProjectGingersnap
    @ProjectGingersnap 2 місяці тому

    The poodle😂

  • @Life.on.the.wrong.leg2020
    @Life.on.the.wrong.leg2020 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤Just wondering, how many hours did you ride on average each day?

  • @katj7641
    @katj7641 2 місяці тому

    I wonder if Smokey is named after the Will James book “Smokey, the cow horse” ?

  • @LilyGillham
    @LilyGillham Місяць тому

    Is there going to be a part 2? X