This is one of the most honest and respecting interviews I see or heard from a rider. He knows, and is honest. Thats one of the things many of us need to learn, don not criticize anybody before you are sure you have a point. One of the few (famous) riders who talks about his pride of the horse and the horses' qualities. That is respect. This is one of my favorite interviews, because he 'knows'...
About horses Edward Gal is the King in Dressage and master of highest extensions. The best horsemanship in a rider by all time favorite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
This horse and rider are quite possibly the best pair we will ever see, so it's a shame to see all these negative comments. Do you really think that a horse would do something and be incredibly good at it if he did not want to do it? Please don't make hateful comments about them, especially if you don't know what you're talking about.
Totilas isn’t ‘good’ per say. His extended trot shouldn’t even get a 5 in my opinion but because he’s genetically flashy infront - people don’t see what’s correct and just think about the amazing front leg action. I think people need to educate themselves on old fashioned classical dressage and see the difference. Charlotte Dujardins approach to training is the best and in my opinion, her and valegro will always be the ones to beat. I’ll never support anyone who practices rolkur as part of their training. I’ll never forget watching Edwards warm up with a chestnut and seeing the horses tongue lolling out and going blue. So sad.
No need for such rudeness guys, just appreciate the video. Totilas is a wonderful horse, and him and Edward made an amazing pair. I think Edward seemed very fond of Totilas as well, and I felt he loves him very much... you could just tell from the way he spoke of him and smiled when around him :) the end is adorable
The point of dressage is that the horse performs "freely' and in such a way that the rider is aiding him and allowing him to do what he does best. This is why the Totalis/Gal pairing was so wonderful. Complete harmony. And the horse looked happy. Now, he is broken, and just manageable'. Very sad.
In fact you can make an assessment of the horse. If you pause around 1:41, you will see the horse's back is quite underdeveloped and almost atrophied showing that when this horse exercises, he is not moving through his back. He is doing these Grand Prix movements as "tricks" rather than showing correct "training." I won't make a comment about his rider, because it may be how he was taught, what he feels, etc, but I am just looking at the horse's musculature
PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE HAVE EDWARD BACK WITH TOTILAS, I LOVED WATCHING THEM. HAVE YOU WATCHED THE UA-cam VIDEO 'WHAT HAPPENED TO TOTILAS' I CRIED WHEN I WATCHED IT. HAVING RICH PARENTS MORALLY GIVES YOU NO RIGHT TO RUIN A BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT RELATIONSHIP SUCH AS THAT BETWEEN EDWARD AND TOTILAS ONLY TO TRY AND STEAL THE GLORY THAT THEY WORKED TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE. LINSENHOFF AND SCHOCKEMOHLE SHOULD RETURN HIM TO EDWARD AND FORGET ABOUT THE POLITICS BEFORE A GREAT HORSE IS COMPLETELY RUINED.
"You can't let him loose, because when you let him loose, he starts being crazy just running and running." He starts to behave like a horse. Incredibly sad.
your comment makes me laugh! hes a stallion, he wouldnt play with other horses, he would mount mares and kill geldings haha, you dont know the horse, so dont judge how he lives
@Cassolelvr Actually, there are rumors going around that they will be reunited :D Some australian rich guy who is Gals sponsor is buying Totilas back and letting Edward ride him again. I´ve read an article about it somewhere and it´s all over the internett, but DAMN! I really hope the rumors are true! I´d love it if Gal and Totilas could become a team again. They were unbeatable!
Question: At 5:17 does E.G. give T. a Full apple? i.e. not slice the apple in 2 halfs or 4 quarters?!! my brother wouldn't let me give his race horses a full apple, has to be sliced. Sláinte!
Mark, Robert, Cuthbert ...whole apple, big crunchy foamy mess. Then another, bigger mess, then a third, very funny! Then they pick up what was dropped. No chance of swallowing one whole, never heard that rule.
@pumpkinses I´m not exactly fan of him not getting the chance to be like a normal horse, getting out and all, but when a top level athlete like Totilas injures himself it´s a friggin big deal. That´s why they are doing what is safe for him, to be able to be at his best and be the Totilas he is. Look at Blue Hors Matine, what happened to her. That was a tragic accident for all us who loved her. Imagine what would happen if we lost our beloved Totilas.
Such a pity Edward and Totilas have been separated. I don't think Totilas will be as good with anyone else. Perhaps he's just going to stand at stud now....
@itnocsiv It's not tricks. Dressage is the understanding between horse and rider. You said that higher level dressage is all about the tricks. That is so wrong. Sure, the horse learns how to do all these fancy movements, but they're hardly "tricks". "Tricks" are what circus ponies do, what people teach their horses and ponies to do. It is almost disrespectful to call dressage "tricks". The horse may be taking subtle cues or aids from a rider, but that's just it- subtle. You hardly see "trick" ponies taking subtle cues. In dressage, there is an understanding between the horse and the rider that is so unique (as seen so well with Totilas and Edward Gal) and that leads to the ability to dance like this pair does. Not trying to be rude, but seeing you call dressage "tricks" really set me off.
I'm not sure exactly how he got sold? Is it all about the money? I think Ed and Totilas were made for eachother. I can't imagine anyone else on him. It's really sad to think he won't be riding him anymore.
What would Klimke say.. We need to go back to asking that if we want Dressage to ever potentialy be as beautiful and connected as we hope it to be.. Sad
What is the matter with you people. Can't you just appreciate what a wonderful horse this is. The partnership between him and Edward is very unique. Don't even talk about what Klimke would think. He too would appreciate this. I'm disgusted with you armchair critics!!!!
How does Gal train? Look up Dutch Harness Horses: lots of action through „stretchies“ - no true forward scope. Screwed up gaits, no proper collected trot but passage-trot. No proper extended trot. = #DHH #KWPN #saddlebred #biglick #trot #LDR #stretchies #EdwardGal #rollkur #abuse #hyperflexion
@itnocsiv Then you can write it like that and explain better, because when you write like you did at first, it seems very provocative and people react strongly.
@MerlynLover This is so sad, horse can't be allowed out in a field because he runs around like crazy and might throw a shoe. So he lives locked up with steel on his feet and steel in his mouth. Just to perform for a crowd. No wonder he's not properly developed - he can't run free. Is he really happy?
how can you say your horse is happy, when there is nowhere green?? ofcourse he comes happy to the dore, he hopes he can out his stable!! oh yea, 4 times a day, but not with other horses playing, not be free, not being a horse yea, the horse like dressage, becouse it's the only way to do something
This is one of the most honest and respecting interviews I see or heard from a rider.
He knows, and is honest. Thats one of the things many of us need to learn, don not criticize anybody before you are sure you have a point.
One of the few (famous) riders who talks about his pride of the horse and the horses' qualities. That is respect.
This is one of my favorite interviews, because he 'knows'...
About horses Edward Gal is the King in Dressage and master of highest extensions.
The best horsemanship in a rider by all time favorite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
This horse and rider are quite possibly the best pair we will ever see, so it's a shame to see all these negative comments. Do you really think that a horse would do something and be incredibly good at it if he did not want to do it? Please don't make hateful comments about them, especially if you don't know what you're talking about.
The rider treats the horse well and it shows in the way the horse behaves and responds.
Totilas isn’t ‘good’ per say. His extended trot shouldn’t even get a 5 in my opinion but because he’s genetically flashy infront - people don’t see what’s correct and just think about the amazing front leg action. I think people need to educate themselves on old fashioned classical dressage and see the difference. Charlotte Dujardins approach to training is the best and in my opinion, her and valegro will always be the ones to beat. I’ll never support anyone who practices rolkur as part of their training. I’ll never forget watching Edwards warm up with a chestnut and seeing the horses tongue lolling out and going blue. So sad.
Today we know there are two sides of the same coin. Ying und Yang Like Totilas and Valegro!
No need for such rudeness guys, just appreciate the video. Totilas is a wonderful horse, and him and Edward made an amazing pair. I think Edward seemed very fond of Totilas as well, and I felt he loves him very much... you could just tell from the way he spoke of him and smiled when around him :) the end is adorable
Edward is one of the greatest .
Agree! This two the best ever!
The point of dressage is that the horse performs "freely' and in such a way that the rider is aiding him and allowing him to do what he does best. This is why the Totalis/Gal pairing was so wonderful. Complete harmony. And the horse looked happy. Now, he is broken, and just manageable'. Very sad.
Hum...Breeding him after every show? No wonder he walks out of the arena with a swagger. ;)
Ich kann mir den Schmerz nicht vorstellen, den Gals Verrat bei diesem großartigen Champion verursacht hat, dem er alles verdankt. Schande über Gal
I find it so interesting that Totilas' personality sounds exactly like my horse.😊❤ What a beautiful stallion he was!
In fact you can make an assessment of the horse. If you pause around 1:41, you will see the horse's back is quite underdeveloped and almost atrophied showing that when this horse exercises, he is not moving through his back. He is doing these Grand Prix movements as "tricks" rather than showing correct "training." I won't make a comment about his rider, because it may be how he was taught, what he feels, etc, but I am just looking at the horse's musculature
Haha!!! Eat the mic Totilas lolz. It was cute when he yawned at the beginning. Edward Gal is such a genuine person, I wish I could've met him.
It must be heartbreaking for Edward to see what happened to Totilas. 😢
Gotta love this couple!!!
PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE HAVE EDWARD BACK WITH TOTILAS, I LOVED WATCHING THEM. HAVE YOU WATCHED THE UA-cam VIDEO 'WHAT HAPPENED TO TOTILAS' I CRIED WHEN I WATCHED IT. HAVING RICH PARENTS MORALLY GIVES YOU NO RIGHT TO RUIN A BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT RELATIONSHIP SUCH AS THAT BETWEEN EDWARD AND TOTILAS ONLY TO TRY AND STEAL THE GLORY THAT THEY WORKED TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE. LINSENHOFF AND SCHOCKEMOHLE SHOULD RETURN HIM TO EDWARD AND FORGET ABOUT THE POLITICS BEFORE A GREAT HORSE IS COMPLETELY RUINED.
"You can't let him loose, because when you let him loose, he starts being crazy just running and running."
He starts to behave like a horse. Incredibly sad.
the best team ever
your comment makes me laugh! hes a stallion, he wouldnt play with other horses, he would mount mares and kill geldings haha, you dont know the horse, so dont judge how he lives
@Cassolelvr Actually, there are rumors going around that they will be reunited :D Some australian rich guy who is Gals sponsor is buying Totilas back and letting Edward ride him again. I´ve read an article about it somewhere and it´s all over the internett, but DAMN! I really hope the rumors are true! I´d love it if Gal and Totilas could become a team again. They were unbeatable!
Question: At 5:17 does E.G. give T. a Full apple? i.e. not slice the apple in 2 halfs or 4 quarters?!! my brother wouldn't let me give his race horses a full apple, has to be sliced. Sláinte!
Mark, Robert, Cuthbert ...whole apple, big crunchy foamy mess. Then another, bigger mess, then a third, very funny! Then they pick up what was dropped. No chance of swallowing one whole, never heard that rule.
Ditto and thank you for that.
@pumpkinses I´m not exactly fan of him not getting the chance to be like a normal horse, getting out and all, but when a top level athlete like Totilas injures himself it´s a friggin big deal. That´s why they are doing what is safe for him, to be able to be at his best and be the Totilas he is. Look at Blue Hors Matine, what happened to her. That was a tragic accident for all us who loved her. Imagine what would happen if we lost our beloved Totilas.
Such a pity Edward and Totilas have been separated. I don't think Totilas will be as good with anyone else. Perhaps he's just going to stand at stud now....
@itnocsiv
It's not tricks. Dressage is the understanding between horse and rider. You said that higher level dressage is all about the tricks. That is so wrong. Sure, the horse learns how to do all these fancy movements, but they're hardly "tricks". "Tricks" are what circus ponies do, what people teach their horses and ponies to do. It is almost disrespectful to call dressage "tricks". The horse may be taking subtle cues or aids from a rider, but that's just it- subtle. You hardly see "trick" ponies taking subtle cues. In dressage, there is an understanding between the horse and the rider that is so unique (as seen so well with Totilas and Edward Gal) and that leads to the ability to dance like this pair does.
Not trying to be rude, but seeing you call dressage "tricks" really set me off.
I am sorry for such a stupid question but did he say breeding 3 times a week? how many foals does he have?
@Gabbagail1 It´s so sad what happened to pretty Matine :(((( I really loved that girl, such amazing talent. Miss her and her beauty. R.I.P
I'm not sure exactly how he got sold? Is it all about the money? I think Ed and Totilas were made for eachother. I can't imagine anyone else on him. It's really sad to think he won't be riding him anymore.
Ok guys i wish totilas could come home too, but just look at 0:54. Wish he would do something like that with Rath ;)
What would Klimke say.. We need to go back to asking that if we want Dressage to ever potentialy be as beautiful and connected as we hope it to be.. Sad
hahaha i loved the part at the end!! lol...
What is the matter with you people. Can't you just appreciate what a wonderful horse this is. The partnership between him and Edward is very unique. Don't even talk about what Klimke would think. He too would appreciate this. I'm disgusted with you armchair critics!!!!
It’s nice to see he cared for totilas in every way.
How does Gal train? Look up Dutch Harness Horses: lots of action through „stretchies“ - no true forward scope.
Screwed up gaits, no proper collected trot but passage-trot. No proper extended trot.
= #DHH #KWPN #saddlebred #biglick #trot #LDR #stretchies #EdwardGal #rollkur #abuse #hyperflexion
@MerlynLover Love it when people talk about something they have no idea about. :) Jealous people are very entertaining!
Totilas and Edward are meant to be together.
Poor horse, it's a shame how they treated him. 😥
@itnocsiv Then you can write it like that and explain better, because when you write like you did at first, it seems very provocative and people react strongly.
@MerlynLover This is so sad, horse can't be allowed out in a field because he runs around like crazy and might throw a shoe. So he lives locked up with steel on his feet and steel in his mouth. Just to perform for a crowd. No wonder he's not properly developed - he can't run free. Is he really happy?
Ohne Totilas wärst du nichts.
Gal reitet Rollkur
how can you say your horse is happy, when there is nowhere green?? ofcourse he comes happy to the dore, he hopes he can out his stable!! oh yea, 4 times a day, but not with other horses playing, not be free, not being a horse
yea, the horse like dressage, becouse it's the only way to do something
nu even in het Nederlands asjeblieft...