I can't believe ppl are saying he is on the wrong lead. This is George Morris. There is one of two reasons that the horse is counter-cantering: one is that he doesn't care because it has nothing to do with the problem he is fixing and two is because counter-canter requires more balance which can cause the horse to compromise her fight in the head to keep her balance. Either way, if you think that counter-cantering is wrong, you should know that it's actually something you should do every ride.
Do you have any idea who George Morris is? First of all, although he may not look completely amazing, he's over 70 years old! and has been riding almost his whole life. He was the youngest person ever to win the maclay at 14, he's the US showjumping coach, he's gone to the olympics too many times to count, and is one of the founding fathers of hunter seat equitation. So I would definitely say that he's a heck of a rider if you ask me! and counter-canter is basic schooling btw.
I love George he's incredible. I did a clinic with him a couple years ago, he's not mean, he's dead honest. He doesn't beat around the bush and he doesn't coddle anyone. he teaches for serious riders and doesn't accept weakness. I rather liked him lol. And no he does not care for people who are clearly out of shape. If you are going to expect your horse to be a top of the line athlete, he thinks the rider should be equivalently fit. he called himself "thin-ish", which is nuts.
I agree, George is definitely not mean. I've watched one of his clinics, and he is definitely very intense, but not mean. After all, people are paying him for his advice, so you get what you get if you really want to be good. He's amazing!
someone protesteth too much. One of the best pre-saddling exercises is the "pushaway". That is, push away from the dinner plate. Mr. Morris has a valid point about overweight riders. Drop a few pounds and do your horse a favor. Don't take it personally.
Like people, horses carry weight differently...especially sport horses. I actually train racehorses and we have some who we cannot keep the weight off of despite their immense work load...and others we try try try to keep weight on...some are just thin, no matter what you do. This mare looks athletic to me...not too thin.
He's got decades of incredible experience behind him, no doubt there... but you haven't really been paying attention to his teachings, if you buy into the "god" sorta crap. His own quote is that "No one is above critique in this game. The Horses will always humble you." ...and all the trainers said: Amen.
All he is doing is teaching her to give to the bit (which he obviously does) if you watch closely, you can see him pushing her foward, into the bit and into a frame
I am most certainly not trying to trump George's answer to this problem, but another dramatically quick-fix for such antsiness and high-headedness is to raise your hands higher and higher. I don't remember what they call it in the Spanish Riding School, but it works fast. Love to watch George, though!!
she's not thin at all, she's the perfect weight for a jumper! Hunter's you don't want to see their ribs at all, just feel them when you run your hand over their side. Jumper's you want to be thinner, to be just able to see their ribs. She's a georgous horse with an incredible weight. Most people let their horses get too heavy these days.
hmmm...does seem thin i agree But that could of course be because it looks like summer. My horse gains in fall for winter and drops taht weight and is quite lean in summer.
AWW George Morris! AMAZING! Man I live for horses like that! I dont want to say difficult, but I guess picky how you ride them. You know the horse isnt just going to cover for you every time you have a mistake, he makes you work and shows his honest opinion of how ur riding. BUT when you work together with the "difficult" horse and see how he has accepted you, everything forms like magic. Yes, I must say, that is the feeling I live for...the acceptance of the horse. yes, i know, cheesy...lol
haha you gotta love the sarcasm in this comment, but tis so true. i've been in this horse world since I can remember and it never fails to come across an "interesting" person who has all the answers for everything, but hey that's life. everyone has an opinion they think is right. it's just sometimes they have no idea how wrong they really are..which gives people something to laugh at. :)
I can't believe ppl are saying he is on the wrong lead. This is George Morris. There is one of two reasons that the horse is counter-cantering: one is that he doesn't care because it has nothing to do with the problem he is fixing and two is because counter-canter requires more balance which can cause the horse to compromise her fight in the head to keep her balance. Either way, if you think that counter-cantering is wrong, you should know that it's actually something you should do every ride.
Do you have any idea who George Morris is? First of all, although he may not look completely amazing, he's over 70 years old! and has been riding almost his whole life. He was the youngest person ever to win the maclay at 14, he's the US showjumping coach, he's gone to the olympics too many times to count, and is one of the founding fathers of hunter seat equitation. So I would definitely say that he's a heck of a rider if you ask me!
and counter-canter is basic schooling btw.
I love George he's incredible. I did a clinic with him a couple years ago, he's not mean, he's dead honest. He doesn't beat around the bush and he doesn't coddle anyone. he teaches for serious riders and doesn't accept weakness. I rather liked him lol. And no he does not care for people who are clearly out of shape. If you are going to expect your horse to be a top of the line athlete, he thinks the rider should be equivalently fit. he called himself "thin-ish", which is nuts.
I agree, George is definitely not mean. I've watched one of his clinics, and he is definitely very intense, but not mean. After all, people are paying him for his advice, so you get what you get if you really want to be good. He's amazing!
OH WOW WHAT A CHANGE! I love George Morris!
I saw George Morris do a clinic at Mane Event this year. i couldnt believe it.
someone protesteth too much. One of the best pre-saddling exercises is the "pushaway".
That is, push away from the dinner plate.
Mr. Morris has a valid point about overweight riders.
Drop a few pounds and do your horse a favor. Don't take it personally.
Like people, horses carry weight differently...especially sport horses. I actually train racehorses and we have some who we cannot keep the weight off of despite their immense work load...and others we try try try to keep weight on...some are just thin, no matter what you do. This mare looks athletic to me...not too thin.
Excellent example, beautiful riding.
OH MY GOD THAT'S AMAZING!!!
He's got decades of incredible experience behind him, no doubt there... but you haven't really been paying attention to his teachings, if you buy into the "god" sorta crap.
His own quote is that "No one is above critique in this game. The Horses will always humble you."
...and all the trainers said: Amen.
All he is doing is teaching her to give to the bit (which he obviously does) if you watch closely, you can see him pushing her foward, into the bit and into a frame
I am most certainly not trying to trump George's answer to this problem, but another dramatically quick-fix for such antsiness and high-headedness is to raise your hands higher and higher. I don't remember what they call it in the Spanish Riding School, but it works fast. Love to watch George, though!!
yah.
totally different horse in the end, from when he started with her.
she's not thin at all, she's the perfect weight for a jumper! Hunter's you don't want to see their ribs at all, just feel them when you run your hand over their side. Jumper's you want to be thinner, to be just able to see their ribs. She's a georgous horse with an incredible weight. Most people let their horses get too heavy these days.
hmmm...does seem thin i agree
But that could of course be because it looks like summer. My horse gains in fall for winter and drops taht weight and is quite lean in summer.
AMEN!
them there old guys surely know, without doubt, that all of this is about their horses.
yup
AWW George Morris! AMAZING! Man I live for horses like that! I dont want to say difficult, but I guess picky how you ride them. You know the horse isnt just going to cover for you every time you have a mistake, he makes you work and shows his honest opinion of how ur riding. BUT when you work together with the "difficult" horse and see how he has accepted you, everything forms like magic. Yes, I must say, that is the feeling I live for...the acceptance of the horse. yes, i know, cheesy...lol
haha you gotta love the sarcasm in this comment, but tis so true. i've been in this horse world since I can remember and it never fails to come across an "interesting" person who has all the answers for everything, but hey that's life. everyone has an opinion they think is right. it's just sometimes they have no idea how wrong they really are..which gives people something to laugh at. :)
the color is called rust breeches
:D
he wanted her to be on two leads in the end? or did he care?
"hot" horse :)
lololol i love the speaker guy :D
NICE VIDEO :P
*~*Katelyn*~*
i think itd be a little awkward to ride without an arm =P
ya i agree with you, she does look a little bit too thin.
haha some of these comments are ridiculous.
yes but there is a difference between "fit" and "skinny/thin"
....granted, that's not to say that anyone here is of sufficient caliber to seriously critique him. But still, the "god" nonsense, is just that.
It just looks distracting when you have a nice horse going around and a big rider on top. Just looks sloppy.