I always thought that Puissance rules allowed a maximum of five rounds of jumping but the judges stopped the competition after only four, causing big disappointment for the fans who wanted Harvey and Graham Fletcher to go head to head to decide a winner. Harvey was, therefore justified in making his complaint. Does anyone know why the judges stopped it.
The practice jumps arent even required, but a good rider will use them if they need to get their mount relaxed & in the mood. Harvey utilized this aspect brilliantly.
Do you know Harvey's true story ? Harvey was / is a Farmer's son. Harvey built his chicken sheds with his bare hands. A "hard go'er" / "hard grafter" (worker), as we say in Ireland or Britain. Paul S. (GER) built his buildings himself too. All changed now but some of us European's didn't get it "easy" like east coast American's. The young show jumping riders now in IRL & GBR just want to hop on a show jumper. You have to work, work, work to get to the Top no mater how much Talent you have.
I agree. That horse was a bloody great rabbit! Harvey nearly as pissed as me! The horse Graff was a belgium mixed with the training of himself, Harvey and the Good old Cantilevered saddle, with padding non slip thick and tight triple girth straps. The horse was trained to leap controlled way. slow hard work. Takes a long time to train the back end to conformation with the horse's front end strong high poll supple it up along the bridge muscles of his neck.The technique is the Capriole, the most difficult and dramatic leaps into the air, used by Spaniards, training Lipizzaner whites. Big strong arched neck. He could have broken his leg, if he had fell, running like a goodun up those metal stairs to kick off at the Dutch. Not the horse, Harvey!!!
Harvey Smith is not a good person, I worked with him in England, he is horrible to horses. He beats them.
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There is tremendous animal abuse in the horse industry. There is a lot of money involved and very high stakes for them. The horses are commodities. There is no sentiment attached.
What a legend! Harvey Smith was THE reason to watch showjumping in 70s and 80s
lot of respect for harvey!! no one else would run up to the judges and plead for another round!! what a guy!!!
I always thought that Puissance rules allowed a maximum of five rounds of jumping but the judges stopped the competition after only four, causing big disappointment for the fans who wanted Harvey and Graham Fletcher to go head to head to decide a winner. Harvey was, therefore justified in making his complaint. Does anyone know why the judges stopped it.
@@112sjecon cavallo del genere avrei voluto riprovare pure io....😅😅😅
I remember this night so well
I remember watching this on the telly.
Those were the days as I remember. Pretty impressive jump, no wonder Harvey wants have another go at the wall.
My all time hero . No one jumped or rode a horse like Harvey Smith ❤❤❤❤❤
I remember watching this What a night... One of the legands of show jumping... I used to think I could to it on my 11.5 Welsh mountain pony... 😂🐎
The practice jumps arent even required, but a good rider will use them if they need to get their mount relaxed & in the mood. Harvey utilized this aspect brilliantly.
My Mentor and Hero on big fences the amazing Harvey xxxx
Harvey had great hands in riding
Perfecto
Akhal Tekes: Got to love 'em.
My wife used to look after harvey smiths horses when he came down south and got to ride graf
@ImmortalSynn We loved him for both reasons !
Cute horse and wow
quanto era alta^?
My family
Nobody hating?!
This is too high guys too high
oha wie hoch das Pferd springen kann :)
Graf is a Russian word . . . was this lovely horse from Russia?
Great rider!
...maybe a few screws short of a set though.
Do you know Harvey's true story ? Harvey was / is a Farmer's son. Harvey built his chicken sheds with his bare hands. A "hard go'er" / "hard grafter" (worker), as we say in Ireland or Britain. Paul S. (GER) built his buildings himself too. All changed now but some of us European's didn't get it "easy" like east coast American's. The young show jumping riders now in IRL & GBR just want to hop on a show jumper. You have to work, work, work to get to the Top no mater how much Talent you have.
I agree. That horse was a bloody great rabbit! Harvey nearly as pissed as me! The horse Graff was a belgium mixed with the training of himself, Harvey and the Good old Cantilevered saddle, with padding non slip thick and tight triple girth straps. The horse was trained to leap controlled way. slow hard work. Takes a long time to train the back end to conformation with the horse's front end strong high poll supple it up along the bridge muscles of his neck.The technique is the Capriole, the most difficult and dramatic leaps into the air, used by Spaniards, training Lipizzaner whites. Big strong arched neck. He could have broken his leg, if he had fell, running like a goodun up those metal stairs to kick off at the Dutch. Not the horse, Harvey!!!
LOL! Gina, great comment.
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@@TorkG8 Ta luv, just got a black and white rabbit. Clovis 2nd. Harvey Smith, he had work to get to. Get on with it. Then have your dinner. X
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poor horse.... its so high
Only harvey woulb put a horse that close in to a fence.
Harvey Smith is not a good person, I worked with him in England, he is horrible to horses. He beats them.
There is tremendous animal abuse in the horse industry. There is a lot of money involved and very high stakes for them. The horses are commodities. There is no sentiment attached.
Really
Honestly I don’t know if u have the right Harvey smith. He is great to his horses. And he isn’t likely to do that. He’s my uncle.
@@trinb8718yeah right