❤👏 Wow, thank you for this view into your private life. It's great to see your progress. Both of you. And you are so well self reflected. I think your Yoga background helps a lot. Java is a very nice horse. Perfect for a beginner and so smart 😍 When I watch you it reminds me of my riding past. I can absolutely understand your passion for it.
I am sure a happy horse can give you the greatest happiness. I also think it's great when horses are kept in open stables. The closer you are to nature, to the natural way of life of horses, the more it resonates with my heart.
This is so nice to watch, horses really bring out the best in people. I can hear the love in your voice. It's fantastic that your coach found you such a good match for a first horse! I love that you show the little magic moments, like the trick training and him walking over to you in the paddock. I find those little things more satisfying than any ribbons.
Wow! As a huge fan of your yoga lessons I love to learn that you also love horses! I've actually told my riding customers to stretch their body with your yoga video before our trail riding. ❤ Your riding is so beautiful! Your perfect body control must also help Java a lot. 😊 Lots of love from Finland!
Looks awesome! His ears over the jumps just shows his great interest in jumping! The height of the fence shouldn't matter whether its xrails or 1.30! It is so great you guys are just put there doing it! Isnt it such a privilege what these horses do for us?!
I been doing your yoga videos for 1.5 year and I love to see you also love horses and riding. We own multiple horses my daughter just got to Z2 dressage with one of our horses. She is now thinking about changing it up and starting jumping with one of our younger horses.
I've been doing your yoga videos for years (your sequencing is the best!) and it's really fun to see you getting into riding! I have been riding for about 10 years but just got my first horse, Sally, about 2 years ago. Fun to watch your horse journey and the admiration you have for how cute they are just doing their best!
That was fabulous! I have always wanted a horse never have had the pleasure. It was so nice of you to share your experience and your wonderful Java! I wish continued joy!
Sounds like you found a perfect horse for you! It takes a lot of work to show on as many levels as you are! One of my clients shows dressage and has been doing it for years you never stop learning! Congratulations on your ribbons! Ride on Kassandra and Java!
Hi Kassandra. I love your horsey vlogs. I grew up riding- rode from age 6- through college and really miss it! I am 45 and maybe two years ago got back into it for a minute but my lease didn't last. So for now I love watching your videos. When he broke the cross ties that made me laugh and I knew your horse would roll when you let him out. Glad you are riding. It is an amazing sport! I haven't jumped since college and dont necessarily miss it. I use to have no fear when I was young but I have lost that. I just love being with a horse and grooming one and trail riding. Anyway- keep at it! and Great job!
Thank you for this lovely video. I started doing yoga recently to improve my riding and how happy I am to find you. As an adult learner, I have been riding off and on for several years and still can not canter consistently. You are already cantering and jumping, how impressive. Best wishes and looking forward to see you ride.
Loved seeing this look into your personal life. Very cute to see your relationship with your horse. Learning a new skill is fun too. Best of luck on your learning journey.
I am new to your channel and I am enjoying my yoga adventures with you. What a surprise to see that you are a fellow equestrian! Having ridden and shown hunt seat equitation in my youth and adult hood I can totally related to you as you begin your journey. After a break of a few decades I am back in the saddle this year and jumping those 2’ courses at age 66 (no more courage for the bigger fences). Java is so cute and I love how you love and pamper him so much. He is lucky to have you! I’ll have to check out your instagram page for more horsey stuff. ❤🐴 namaste . Lisa
Tale as old as time with the monsters in the judges booth, I remember my first dressage test my mare did the same thing with the trot down, squiggled the whole way it was like an weave pattern 😂 the judge even had me stop at the end for notes and mentioned it was a laugh for her. It’s a great memory for me to have with that horse ❤ so happy to see you and Java having so much fun
This was so interesting. I know very little about dressage and all that goes with the training etc. I was fortunate as a kid (many years ago) to get to do some riding but that’s the extent of my experience. Horses are fantastic and such beautiful animals. ❤
Great video and I´m looking forward to more yoga for equestrians. Since I started riding, about 2 years ago, my legs, specially my calves are super tight and I struggle with some yoga poses, like down dog, that were never an issue before.
That was so nice! I used to do horse riding as a child and I'm thinking of picking it up again so that made me so happy! Can't wait to see more of your and Java's journey!
So I recently decided yoga would be beneficial for me, so of course I went to UA-cam for help lol. I found your videos and liked your workouts. As I’m scrolling through your videos i find this one and see you’re a rider too! It’s funny to me that out of all the accounts to choose from I naturally gravitated to a fellow rider 😂. But you guys look great! And there is really nothing quite like the adrenaline rush / high of jumping a course. I compete in eventing and I get so stressed / nervous and always question “why on earth am I doing this” and then on / after cross country I’m like oh yeah, this feeling right here - this is why❤
So cute to see you with Java. I’ve been doing yoga with you for quite a few years and think it’s so cool your into horses. Me too. I have a Spotted saddle horse named Cowboy. 🐴 please make more equestrian yoga classes..So few on the internet.!
I love that you shared your placement. When my daughter was 10 last year, she also placed fifth in her first ever show riding a tired old school horse, and while we were proud of her, I know she was disappointed in her placement and she decided showing wasn't for her. I'm going to show her your video so she can grow her perspective on showing.
It was our first time so I really had no expectation whatsoever!!I was just happy we didn't get disqualified. 😂 Those lazier school ponies can definitely be a challenge that's for sure. It's tough not to get the results you wanted and hoped for but really, they're just glorified farm animals!! We have to keep it in perspective lol
Yoga is integral for horseback riding for me as well. My posture and seating got so much better with yoga while I wasn’t riding for a year and I was so happy to see the benefits of both my sports come together. Java seems to be well in synch with you on the Parcours. Maybe he’s more a jumper than a shower even. Being nervous is also normal but if you want to relax him more I suggest doing ground work regularly and being very consistent with rules enforcement. If a horse can stand during cleaning and saddle up that’s a great indicator of how composed they are. So maybe try that out. Where I ride the horses they can be lined up in a raw and not move an inch during the process cause they learned to be still. Also trail riding relaxes long term! I am positively surprised that you ride, which now you have to make some post riding yoga videos too please 😅!
wow! this was really lovely for me to watch, and I don't really watch vlogs like this or comment ever. I really appreciate you sharing. As someone who was a professional rider for half of my life, it is so refreshing to see your positive, no pressure perspective. I love how you're just like, this wasn't great but that's totally okay. I will definitely practice this in my day to day and while riding this morning. You never know what nuggets someone needs to hear on a particular day. You look fab on your giant smiling pony - great seat and balance ;-) (this comment is also part of the flexible mind connect challenge lol)
Listen sometimes I get really frustrated when he's being uncooperative, but we all have bad days! For the most part, he's a super honest horse and tries his absolute best, so I can't ask for more than that :)
@yogawithkassandra it's like yoga...gotta laugh or breathe through it and do what you can ❤️ horses are rarely bad on purpose...silly for sure but rarely bad. So happy for you. Horses are the best thing in the world!
I'm confused because your steering wheel is on the right. Are you still in Canada? Otherwise, thanks for showing off your horse riding skills with lovely Java. You and Java are a great match.
Ohmy, love this! That was an awesome pov and description of how the ride was thrilling! Hopefully I can try it someday soon! He’s definitely beautiful and talented! But we all have our limits, I’m glad you understand that! Maybe I missed you mentioning it- How often do you visit/ride him?
I’ve seen some riding mediations online, is that something you are considering or have used? I’m interested to see if it helps with staying present while riding and reducing some nerves.
Good morning to you too there now and this is an extremely so fantastic,good friend Yoga practitioner Kassandra!!!LONG LIVE,GOOD FRIEND KASSANDRA!!!🧚♀️
If you want to follow more of my adventures and lessons with Java, I post daily on his Instagram account: instagram.com/javacupofjoe
Java is gorgeous and I hope you post more like this in the future! 😍
Do you have any eventing rider specific yoga stretch classes?
❤👏 Wow, thank you for this view into your private life. It's great to see your progress. Both of you. And you are so well self reflected. I think your Yoga background helps a lot. Java is a very nice horse. Perfect for a beginner and so smart 😍 When I watch you it reminds me of my riding past. I can absolutely understand your passion for it.
I am sure a happy horse can give you the greatest happiness. I also think it's great when horses are kept in open stables. The closer you are to nature, to the natural way of life of horses, the more it resonates with my heart.
This is so nice to watch, horses really bring out the best in people. I can hear the love in your voice. It's fantastic that your coach found you such a good match for a first horse! I love that you show the little magic moments, like the trick training and him walking over to you in the paddock. I find those little things more satisfying than any ribbons.
We tried 5 others before finding Java :)
Thanks for sharing. That is the first time I have seen a horse so happy and rolling around having fun.
Wow! As a huge fan of your yoga lessons I love to learn that you also love horses! I've actually told my riding customers to stretch their body with your yoga video before our trail riding. ❤
Your riding is so beautiful! Your perfect body control must also help Java a lot. 😊
Lots of love from Finland!
I didn't know you were a horse rider
Looks awesome! His ears over the jumps just shows his great interest in jumping! The height of the fence shouldn't matter whether its xrails or 1.30! It is so great you guys are just put there doing it! Isnt it such a privilege what these horses do for us?!
I been doing your yoga videos for 1.5 year and I love to see you also love horses and riding. We own multiple horses my daughter just got to Z2 dressage with one of our horses. She is now thinking about changing it up and starting jumping with one of our younger horses.
I've been doing your yoga videos for years (your sequencing is the best!) and it's really fun to see you getting into riding! I have been riding for about 10 years but just got my first horse, Sally, about 2 years ago. Fun to watch your horse journey and the admiration you have for how cute they are just doing their best!
He's gorgeous. Love the positive reinforcement and bond that you have.
That was fabulous! I have always wanted a horse never have had the pleasure. It was so nice of you to share your experience and your wonderful Java! I wish continued joy!
Lovely vlog Kassandra. It's nice to see you with your animals and other parts of your life. Thank you ❤
Sounds like you found a perfect horse for you! It takes a lot of work to show on as many levels as you are! One of my clients shows dressage and has been doing it for years you never stop learning! Congratulations on your ribbons! Ride on Kassandra and Java!
Hi Kassandra. I love your horsey vlogs. I grew up riding- rode from age 6- through college and really miss it! I am 45 and maybe two years ago got back into it for a minute but my lease didn't last. So for now I love watching your videos. When he broke the cross ties that made me laugh and I knew your horse would roll when you let him out. Glad you are riding. It is an amazing sport! I haven't jumped since college and dont necessarily miss it. I use to have no fear when I was young but I have lost that. I just love being with a horse and grooming one and trail riding. Anyway- keep at it! and Great job!
Thank you for this lovely video. I started doing yoga recently to improve my riding and how happy I am to find you. As an adult learner, I have been riding off and on for several years and still can not canter consistently. You are already cantering and jumping, how impressive. Best wishes and looking forward to see you ride.
So many memories. I remember doing large pony hunter. So much fun.
Loved seeing this look into your personal life. Very cute to see your relationship with your horse. Learning a new skill is fun too. Best of luck on your learning journey.
I am new to your channel and I am enjoying my yoga adventures with you. What a surprise to see that you are a fellow equestrian! Having ridden and shown hunt seat equitation in my youth and adult hood I can totally related to you as you begin your journey. After a break of a few decades I am back in the saddle this year and jumping those 2’ courses at age 66 (no more courage for the bigger fences). Java is so cute and I love how you love and pamper him so much. He is lucky to have you! I’ll have to check out your instagram page for more horsey stuff. ❤🐴 namaste . Lisa
Tale as old as time with the monsters in the judges booth, I remember my first dressage test my mare did the same thing with the trot down, squiggled the whole way it was like an weave pattern 😂 the judge even had me stop at the end for notes and mentioned it was a laugh for her. It’s a great memory for me to have with that horse ❤ so happy to see you and Java having so much fun
This was so interesting. I know very little about dressage and all that goes with the training etc. I was fortunate as a kid (many years ago) to get to do some riding but that’s the extent of my experience. Horses are fantastic and such beautiful animals. ❤
You're doing wonderful with Java! Congratulations! 🐎💖
Great video and I´m looking forward to more yoga for equestrians. Since I started riding, about 2 years ago, my legs, specially my calves are super tight and I struggle with some yoga poses, like down dog, that were never an issue before.
it is so lovely how sweet you are to Java!! glad you both found each other :)
Congratulations! I remember my first show....nerves and all. ❤
Great job, Kassandra! So fun!!
In the same boat. First lesson ever in 2021! It’s been a journey
Okay yes. Go Java! 👏🏾❤️
I really enjoyed your vlog. Java is a gorgeous horse!!
Horses are such beautiful animals ❤❤
That was so nice! I used to do horse riding as a child and I'm thinking of picking it up again so that made me so happy!
Can't wait to see more of your and Java's journey!
Horses are so healing, you definitely should!
Hi Kassandra! 🐎 And Java! Thank you for sharing your weekend ❤
Just starting my journey with horses, would love to see more of these updates from you!❤
Thank you for sharing this experience ❣️ it’s a new experience for me again thank-you ❣️
So I recently decided yoga would be beneficial for me, so of course I went to UA-cam for help lol. I found your videos and liked your workouts. As I’m scrolling through your videos i find this one and see you’re a rider too! It’s funny to me that out of all the accounts to choose from I naturally gravitated to a fellow rider 😂. But you guys look great! And there is really nothing quite like the adrenaline rush / high of jumping a course. I compete in eventing and I get so stressed / nervous and always question “why on earth am I doing this” and then on / after cross country I’m like oh yeah, this feeling right here - this is why❤
your super in sync. What a great vid!
So cute to see you with Java. I’ve been doing yoga with you for quite a few years and think it’s so cool your into horses. Me too. I have a Spotted saddle horse named Cowboy. 🐴 please make more equestrian yoga classes..So few on the internet.!
Hi! This was so much fun watching the horse training! You are amazing with animals! 😊❤
Good job! Especially jumping 🎉
You choked me with laughter smiling at the horse as if he understood something🤣🤣👍
I love that you shared your placement. When my daughter was 10 last year, she also placed fifth in her first ever show riding a tired old school horse, and while we were proud of her, I know she was disappointed in her placement and she decided showing wasn't for her. I'm going to show her your video so she can grow her perspective on showing.
It was our first time so I really had no expectation whatsoever!!I was just happy we didn't get disqualified. 😂 Those lazier school ponies can definitely be a challenge that's for sure. It's tough not to get the results you wanted and hoped for but really, they're just glorified farm animals!! We have to keep it in perspective lol
Yoga is integral for horseback riding for me as well. My posture and seating got so much better with yoga while I wasn’t riding for a year and I was so happy to see the benefits of both my sports come together. Java seems to be well in synch with you on the Parcours. Maybe he’s more a jumper than a shower even.
Being nervous is also normal but if you want to relax him more I suggest doing ground work regularly and being very consistent with rules enforcement. If a horse can stand during cleaning and saddle up that’s a great indicator of how composed they are. So maybe try that out. Where I ride the horses they can be lined up in a raw and not move an inch during the process cause they learned to be still. Also trail riding relaxes long term!
I am positively surprised that you ride, which now you have to make some post riding yoga videos too please 😅!
wow y’all are such a great match for each other!!! im going to go follow his page 😂 he’s so silly
wow! this was really lovely for me to watch, and I don't really watch vlogs like this or comment ever. I really appreciate you sharing. As someone who was a professional rider for half of my life, it is so refreshing to see your positive, no pressure perspective. I love how you're just like, this wasn't great but that's totally okay. I will definitely practice this in my day to day and while riding this morning. You never know what nuggets someone needs to hear on a particular day. You look fab on your giant smiling pony - great seat and balance ;-)
(this comment is also part of the flexible mind connect challenge lol)
Listen sometimes I get really frustrated when he's being uncooperative, but we all have bad days! For the most part, he's a super honest horse and tries his absolute best, so I can't ask for more than that :)
@yogawithkassandra it's like yoga...gotta laugh or breathe through it and do what you can ❤️ horses are rarely bad on purpose...silly for sure but rarely bad. So happy for you. Horses are the best thing in the world!
Loved the riding vlog! Well done. Looking forward to more in the future
Beginner? Idk about that. Very cool stuff!!!
Java is beautiful 🐎 💜
Take time off! Go trail riding with Java! 🤠
How sweet! Totally agree with "why sit when you can post?" 😂❤️
Practice makes perfect 😉
Both of you did really well for first timers!
Congratulations on your first show! You and Java did great for your first time!
Thanks!
I'm confused because your steering wheel is on the right. Are you still in Canada? Otherwise, thanks for showing off your horse riding skills with lovely Java. You and Java are a great match.
It's just because the video is mirrored, it's the front camera on my phone :)
My 7 year old is really into horse riding and we just started lessons so this is cool
Ohmy, love this! That was an awesome pov and description of how the ride was thrilling! Hopefully I can try it someday soon! He’s definitely beautiful and talented! But we all have our limits, I’m glad you understand that! Maybe I missed you mentioning it- How often do you visit/ride him?
I go to the barn everyday and usually ride 3-4 times a week!
@@yogawithkassandra that’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
More vlogs please this made my day
You should try it! Being outdoors and with a horse will definitely help your mental wellness!!! 🙏
Being around animals for me is always the best thing for my mental health!
I’ve seen some riding mediations online, is that something you are considering or have used? I’m interested to see if it helps with staying present while riding and reducing some nerves.
❤this 🐎
wow so cool your horse is so cute 🙃
Good morning to you too there now and this is an extremely so fantastic,good friend Yoga practitioner Kassandra!!!LONG LIVE,GOOD FRIEND KASSANDRA!!!🧚♀️
Keep these coming 😊
Neat ... thanks for sharing.
More horse vlogs please!!
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Hi 😍😍😍
Eventually it’s animal abuse. I do not like it. Leaving your channel
Do yoga in the car video !!