2014 Groton House Preliminary Road Crossing Horse Trials

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Horse Trials and Three Day Eventing in North America

[@malvisl5392]

149 made my heart warm how she said "good boy" like 3 times and did ride the horse really well. Then a few seconds later. 150 rides in on the track and screams so i jump out of my chair. Haha...

[@katherinebeaudoin3955]

ya 149 is a really good rider

[@zoeherring1593]

Same

[@sabreenlpsmlp3159]

Yup i like riders like that

[@foureyeddragon00]

Love riders that do that! And wtf with 150?! Her horse looked like a saint.

[@cheezieluv]

I so agree with you, I was thinking that as I watched her then seeing you made a comment on her is amazing 😋👌

[@stanfemalesonly745]

rider 150; nothing could have prepared me for that moment

[@saahsha]

stanfemales only omg I was like oh cute little horse then I was like oh shit wtf

[@macyhuckle1280]

149 really seemed genuine in the fact that she appreciated her horse. without any whipping or extreme pulling.

[@buzzsparker]

After reading the comments I didn't know what to expect about the screaming woman but NOTHING could have prepared me for that moment. XD

[@almamar6899]

Silver ServiceDog same

[@morgen6832]

Yeah. Honestly, me neither, but for one thing, wrong time to start screaming (regarding the rider) I mean. This is coming from someone who rides horses and sponsors those horses, as well as owns a horse of her own, and respectfully, as well as in my humble opinion, that wasn't exactly the right way to handle the horse that woman was riding within the context of that particular situation, let alone that moment. No wonder the horse balked at that jump and that particular rider fell off after the jump. I've fallen off of horses too, which isn't any fun and sucks, just to be clear, but no horse ever should be handled that way when something is wrong in the horse's mind and therefore, in their eyes. I'm sorry to that woman if she had a scary fall and wasn't able to successfully get through the rest of the horse trial run and I just want to say and point out, as well as acknowledge, that it is a scary and disappointing experience to have had. My point is simply this: horses should be ridden with respect and not be unnecessarily berated for something that went wrong, like not clearing a jump correctly. I think that's all I should say on that subject. I just felt the need to point out that it's not the horse's fault that she ended up falling off. There was just something about that particular first jump that made him (or her) just not want to jump over it.

[@serenaesqueda4888]

much respect for the riders who take the time to educate their horses after a refusal, not just punish

[@babsfocker7751]

that's lady screams then falls off and then says "oh shit". I have watched it over and over and can't stop laughing. she scared the shit out of her horse

[@leonormachado7625]

Hahhaha I do exacly the same!

[@Paigecameron32]

The horse at 3:25 Tail though😍😍😍😍

[@bella_rono]

Ikr 😍👌

[@chihiroxmiyazaki]

Such a pretty horse!!

[@xFairyxbutter]

ikr

[@cegray4924]

to number 129, did you see how much that horse flinched when you hit it?!

[@katbailey33]

Slightly satisfying the girl who screamed at her horse fell off... Some really nice rides though

[@chelseamcmillan4216]

There’s a trainer that ik and there pretty good though and she has a few students that she trains for them to yell at there horse which scares me a little bit

[@mckennabokhoven7566]

She’s a shit rider and horse is SUCH a saint. Sad to see.

[@spencercasen5037]

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[@allanjunior9198]

@Spencer Casen Yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

[@Kezza20111]

8:44 I kept watching her to see if she'd turn into the hulk lol

[@mollywaltersx57]

Keira-lee O'bryan 😂😂😂

[@chillymornings]

😂😂😂😂😂 laughing to death! Xd

[@ratdraws9445]

Damn it was so funny, haha

[@specificocean5338]

Keira-lee O'bryan she deserved that fall

[@rileyymarieee]

I sort of wish I would have heard more riders praising their horses for taking them through the question even after giving it an obvious look. Number 149 did a really awesome job of letting her horse know that he was making the right choice by taking her over instead of bailing or running out. Not that anyone was really awful to their horses or anything (although there were a few questionables..I'm looking at you 150 and every unnecessary whip-er.) I just would have liked to see some more immediate positive reinforcement, ya know?

[@rileyymarieee]

rileyymarieee Also 10:35 the horse in the background kind of looks like he's walking himself? :p

[@myrteb3112]

rileyymarieee Yeah i titally agree, loved number 149 too.

[@GIJaneShep]

It's a wonder half these horse have any mouth left at all with how much these riders yank on them...

[@saraschenk1261]

G.I. Jane it’s not that bad. They have to do it a bit to safe theirself and their Horses from falling. 😇 Sry my englisch is very bad😬

[@_muis2028]

The first one did it good but some people are just ripping there horses face off

[@LolaDeVoogd]

8:47 I'M DEAD XD

[@bella_rono]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@linaequestrian]

CHEH XD

[@LouiseFordstepupstirrup]

The mouth yanking because their seats are so insecure makes me painfully cringe !!

[@caleighalvarez7888]

+Louise Ford same

[@bella_rono]

same here

[@bqualitysnake6549]

same here, and I'm a 16 year old who has mostly ridden at a riding school and I can say that I could top some of those seats lmao, epecially since I really enjoy riding bareback xD

[@sarahterwilliger6057]

I wish they'd just grab onto the mane and leave those mouths alone ;o;

[@bqualitysnake6549]

if they did that they might not have had so many refusals

[@maleeha7236]

You can see at 8:27 the girl is very reassuring and is encouraging to her horse and in return, her horse is very focused on what he is doing, however, the girl at 8:43 is screaming at her horse, and is causing stress, therefore, her horse refuses. Perfect example of what you should and shouldnt do 😂

[@LaraW19]

I am so, so happy number 150 fell.

[@LaraW19]

LaraW19 I would have loved to see 163 falling as well...

[@whiteraven4590]

LaraW19 Hahah me too! what was up with her? xD

[@candiceleymarie8100]

+LaraW19 she quinda scared me XD

[@bethanyjennings6365]

+LaraW19 Yeah seriously, that scared me XD Afterwards it didn't seem like she was mad at the horse, but I don't understand why she thought screechin at him would work???

[@lowelo5469]

me 2

[@kinseyallen740]

That Tarzan scream tho

[@psychoticghost3175]

Most of these horses were actually very honest to jump for their shit riders, especially 150. But I'm glad that cow fell off, screaming at the horse isn't going to encourage it to jump for you dear!

[@courtneybrummet4280]

I usually don't agree with people who complain about bits and such, or about whips, but this is a little much. I can see a tap, but these are smacks. And the pulling can be a bit much too. As a pleasure English rider, many of these riders are cringe worthy, although not all of them are. =)

[@coraliaosorio1109]

Some of these riders were pulling so hard on the bit i felt bad for the horses

[@pillydoo]

Omg the poor horse at 8:44 the lady deserved to fall 😏😏

[@qingertea3570]

OMG YEA I AGREE. SHES A NUCKLEHEAD

[@miriammiller5293]

Y

[@urmom2151]

@@betsykits9986 Okay not that far. Just stop

[@betsykits9986]

@@urmom2151 oke

[@lucimedina5104]

Why would she yell infront of judges?

[@corinabeckham2882]

so of the riders dont set there horses up to the jump correctly and then whip them as if it is the horses fault

[@aleynadunn3899]

Awesome how they have the courage to jump that but they really need to work on position. That'll help them get over the jumps easier. I thought they were doing a dance on the horse! All over the place! Also they need to understand that because their moving so much their throwing the horses center of gravity off which is causing their refusals. They should not hit the horse for a mistake they made.

[@miriammiller5293]

Aleyna Dunn u try sitting a galloping horse while jumping

[@worried_sickk5811]

@@miriammiller5293 no the commenter is right. They need to work on their balance. A lot of them were relying on the reins and flopping all over the place.

[@blackdiamonds8268]

8:48 eesh this lady has anger issues... I was laughing so hard when I watched her shout 😂

[@emmaatkinson5318]

Hahahahahha the girl who Tarzan screamed at her horse made me chuckle, at least she wasn't angry for falling lol

[@evapapaland8964]

8:48 poor horse :c

[@FreefallerXX]

The comments could not even prepare me for what I was about hear with 150 😂

[@katjaseastep2371]

4:55, she jumped the last jump without a stirrup!!! wow

[@yaffatilbor3921]

0:44 that lady is the best! she did not push the horse did not whip and decided to get out... we need more ppl like that

[@rdeschry2375]

Ugh 128 horse is gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@taylorsefner5307]

That’s my trainers horse whitey AKA most wanted 😍😍 he’s only gotten prettier!!

[@youdoonedoes3984]

Some lovely animals (equine, of course), interesting to watch in-action confirmation variables over the same obstacle. Less so some of the riders - though 150’s mount seemed rather startled, understandable, by the sudden eruption of screeching - give me verbal encouragement over the crop anytime. Subbed.

[@TransgendrAceWithGayestOfGrace]

I'm laughing so hard wtf 150

[@AmandaNagy26]

+TransgenderAceWithTheGayestOfGrace hahahaha sounds like an exorcism my gosh poor horse no wonder its like what the fuck

[@Strul83]

08:44 - Dont scream at your horse. :(

[@carlottaronski5924]

Number 123 was nice. She wasn't angry for the horse. She keeps cool and relax and the horse jumps at the end all unafraid.

[@WazzaRitazza]

What she did was kind of cheating though... presented the horse after the first runout (which is technically another runout) and let him walk over and look at it (not allowed), then did the same at the second runout. It's good not to be mean to them, but you also can't be sneaky cheaty...

[@songbird6414]

@@WazzaRitazza I think at that point it was less about cheating and more about getting the horse to feel comfortable in her job. That was definitely a teaching moment, not a competitive one.

[@nanoukpopovic1315]

8:53 HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@toebiter69]

There were a bunch of refusals on the first jump and i understand the encouragement hits with the crop such as 139 but a lot of them just got pissed and hit the horse cause they could.

[@morganmacdonald4029]

150 rode so aggressively, the horse probably jumped it cause he was scared, I know I would be if someone yelled at me like that

[@darkhorse5450]

Oh the chestnut broke my heart I have 4 horses in Canada & one who reminds me of this one. I can see "don't worry Mummy! Hang on. I have you. I love you so much. I'l take care of you"

[@blackdiamonds8268]

9:46 I don’t think the girl should’ve continued cause what if her horse was hurt 😔

[@miriammiller5293]

Omg how could these 12 hundred pound animals live for hundreds of years in and out of the wild without people gee wiz

[@madisonsapp2011]

I feel like most of the horses wanted to jump well for their riders they just weren’t ready so they refused. I know I sound crazy but I just could see that some of the horses didn’t enjoy jumping.

[@artex6]

You can tell so much about a rider when they get into a bad situation.... Some of them need a wake up call. cough cough (stop smacking your horse like an idiot) #166

[@cegray4924]

and number 163

[@caramellbonbon]

or 166. After the first refusal, the horse did all 4 jumps marvelously. Why smack it afterwards instead of praising it.

[@summerequestrian4074]

8:32

[@opianumjojo144]

I love your videos ! *-*

[@Isaac-mq1zu]

Can we just talk about rider 166 for a minute. Not only did she savagely yank on her horses mouth after he ran out on the first fence, she proceeded to beat him with her crop after he jumped all the jumps for her. That's how she thanks her horse! Some people just shouldn't be riding, let alone competing!

[@Jaimelovespiercetheveil]

0:30 HE PATTED HIS HORSE EVEN THO IT DIDNT JUMP THATS SO SWEET

[@runningamok]

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be unkind, but _most_ of these people should _not_ be riding. All that bouncing and yanking and pulling ... and, _jeez!_ You guys are supposed to be _jockeys_ of _some_ sort! Skip a few meals, huh? I thought that one horse was gonna land splay-legged and just collapse onto it's belly and _die._ You want your horse to be faster ..? To jump higher? _Lose some weight._ _You,_ too, should be "athletic." Also? Stop _beating_ your horses! No matter your reason, it looks cruel and it makes people _cheer_ when you lose. Oh, yeah: I _loved_ the woman who kept saying, _"Good boy!"_ to her horse (he _was_ a good boy, too!). But I laughed and laughed at the next woman, #150, who _screamed_ at her horse, then slid across the animal's neck and hit the ground like a bag of dirt. Absolute highlight of the show. (Don't hit 'em and _don't scream at 'em_ either. LOL)

[@songbird6414]

Okay but 129 was such a gorgeous horse

[@heelsdowncanteron1524]

Awww number 149 was my favourite! Such a big contrast between nr 149 and 150....

[@beautybybrandi2860]

Aaaaahhhhhhh! jump! *falls of horse* mad me die😂

[@robertbrunger8382]

The standard of riding is certainly very variable! I’m not sure how this compares to in England is it our 2 star?

[@mahalashaw6305]

I like 123, she lets him see and then goes

[@marcellaashton4085]

If there are so many refusals at a fence maybe the course designer needs to rethink their construction, line of approach, layout and fence appearance as pertains horse vision and perspective and contrast. Horse and rider safety should always be paramount Dr Ashton, Veterinary Ophthalmologist

[@patriciak.6705]

omg... nr 166 hits the horse when theres no need to do that at all!

[@meghanponton2529]

When there saddles are so far back in the horse and the horse is like Get of me rider that hurts 😥

[@BlackMountain150]

?None of the saddles appear too far back? Some are different types with long seats and smaller skirt and flaps for the riders fit?

[@robynpershouse841]

Number 123 did a great job over the jumps she did not give up and controled her horse well good job☺😊☺😊☺😊

[@angelasun1644]

凄い😆 私もこんなに 乗れるようになりたい💖🐴✨

[@DeniseStewart-g5k]

Can someone tell me why 150 screamed like that?

[@britchickify]

The horse at 3:20 is beutifull

[@oliviarose6253]

Don't think I'd dare to even try this 😂

[@susiet.duncan2946]

A few good riders and a lot of riders who were rough on their horse's mouth. Some of the rides were hard to watch without cringing.

[@bethanyjennings6365]

I don't know much about XC, so I'm wondering, why do they all have the reins so long?

[@supertatertot97]

When you do down banks you lean back and let the reins slip a bit. Having an up bank to a jump in a straight line immediately after really tests the honesty of your horse with limited mouth contact. Several of the horses run out of that up bank until the rider gets the reins and contact back.

[@jackieotab-brickey6503]

Do they get Penalized for using excessive force, like with the crop? Some riders aren’t very forgiving and like to use their crop a little to much..what is up with that lady screaming?! Did anyone notice the camera guy snicker when she fell? People are nuts!

[@carliecole2563]

Anyone else watching this think this wS probably a fence that was ALWAYS on this facility's INTERMEDIATE course, then all of a sudden one season these riders show up and they go to walk their course& they all think they know exactly what to expect but then they're like "WTF?!" It's all of a sudden on their preliminary course and almost none of them were prepared?! Lol that's the feeling I got watching this!!!

[@unicornfilms5047]

so glad 150 fell :)

[@ameliamysterywave4456]

She shouldn't have screamed at her horse... For not getting quicker, it's not the horses fault, love... 8:47

[@fahyperry2494]

3:05 That whip was very hard and completely unnecessary. She obviously doesn't know what a tap means.

[@miriammiller5293]

No it was needed to make the horse move

[@averyshadoweagle8980]

@@miriammiller5293 No it wasn't

[@miriammiller5293]

Avery Shadoweagle It was to make the horse move

[@averyshadoweagle8980]

@@miriammiller5293 Do you know anything about horses? You made a horse to move with your legs and seat, only give a tap when it's not responding to any of your aids. In this situation it clearly wasn't needed.

[@miriammiller5293]

Avery Shadoweagle The horse refused and the rider did what was needed I do XC show jumping polocrosse polo and dressage

[@heelsdowncanteron1524]

nr 137 though! I love how she's praising horse between the jumps!

[@Lpsgogo]

I know! She's a winner to me because she knows how to really encourage her horse. You could tell she was doing this sport because she loves horses and having fun, not for any blue ribbons or fame :)

[@jamiebudd9312]

these riders have no seat....

[@nanoukpopovic1315]

9:50 I would definitly get off and give my horse some rest. Why would you keep on pushing him?

[@beathefry]

number 150 made me laugh so much 😭

[@zoeherring1593]

136 did really well

[@zoeherring1593]

Also 154 did very well at the end you can see her giving her horse a pat

[@Junifliege]

Just ten riders there which were calm to their horses...sad :( :( :(

[@kmole6721]

number 150 has a terrible rider the horse jumped because she/he was so scared/whats her prob?

[@caramellbonbon]

Oh dear. So many riders and not once a justified use of the whip. Some people seem to take a refusal as a personal offence.

[@sofiaghilardi8284]

8:44 😡

[@olcik111210]

When you look at 157 (around 10:50) you can see that the horse really can feel the wimp.

[@sabreenlpsmlp3159]

0:45 nice lady letting her horse figure it out

[@sabreenlpsmlp3159]

1:45*

[@marh122]

9:45 heartattack :O thank god both are okay

[@LittleCheebs]

Never whip your horse just because you're mad at them.

[@thefoodtruck-ri4sl]

149 good job he is a good boy

[@kinga4628]

im new to riding, why were all the riders pulling on the reins?

[@Aiyamg8]

most of them were out of balance and really they should have still hands but it can be hard

[@kinga4628]

aha

[@wildstallionequestriancent4834]

KinguinKingsleyy24 mainly so they get the right striding so they can make the next jump. Usually the horses get excited and need to slow so they can jump clear

[@Phillip-p1e]

Shocking so many riders holding on with their hands then blaming the horse if it stops

[@kristinsharp3660]

Great recovery AT 2:31

[@kmole6721]

what breed is number 128 and 129

[@savannahlopez1003]

Paint and Dutch worm blood I think

[@kmole6721]

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure.

[@nicolejansevanrensburg3878]

121 that was ...... wow

[@sheba9679]

Hahaha 8:50 Don't hit and scream or you will pay the price. Fly fly fly fly... 😂

[@midnightraven831]

And did you see 135 the horse didn't hesitate and went for the jump but when he was about to jump the rider hit him for no reason

[@Loooveponies]

8:49 OMFG

[@eqlaci5507]

i live in new hampshire and ive been to groton house, i promise, not all new England riders yank on their horses face like this

[@halflingereq6795]

YESSS 136 JUMPING WITHOUT STIRRUPS

[@Rose.ella.j]

That satisfying moment at 8:44 when she fals off after hitting her horse and screaming

[@taylorteachout4908]

129 had nothing going up to that jump

[@morgan3516]

5:16 Poor horse

[@betsykits9986]

2.08 she rewards her horse not even bad driver

[@storm7586]

150 had a meltdown there

[@Paisley_eq]

How

[@elenablain-ely4537]

Let's talk about rider number 150 for a minute shall we?! 😈 What was she screaming about!? Omg! The poor horse just went "Nope. Not doing it if you're going to scream at me. You're scaring me. Ok, I'll jump over, but I'll make you fall off my back!" Lol In all seriousness though, rider 150 needs to see a specialist. Just because you scream and tell at your horse, doesn't mean that you're a good rider... evidently....

[@marycotton9360]

135 was going way too fast. Should have pulled up after that!!

[@daveh3410]

149 was good though

[@hazel1189]

Their reins are so long -

[@TotorBoat]

Cross country riders have got to be some of the sloppiest riders lol. I swear it's like a fad. Poor horses

[@reece6001]

#150 scared the living shit outta me wtf