Aggie Wins World Title for Performing "Let It Go" in Freestyle Reining

[@fredachildress3728]

What a magnificent horse. I noticed that the rider is barely holding onto the reins. The music is terrific. Horses are very intelligent and they prove it every day.

[@holymoly9903]

The horse is indeed very intelligent. The rider is using slight signals that the horse is very good at picking up. You can definitely see hat the horse understand s body language very well and I am guessing she is using her legs a lot too. Very intelligent and focused horse. It is obvious the horse is focusing and trusting the rider with every step

[@livewellwitheds6885]

thats normal

[@Valerie2787]

The riders us there feet to signal to the horse. Like put ur feet back and the horse moves back. it take lots of time with ur horse. The judges don't want to see ur signals to the horse so the dress did a great job hiding them. The best part was her standing and the horse not running faster.

[@Unknown16537]

You use your full body to ride a horse. Tbh, you can typically ride a horse using the base of the mane and then directing with your legs and heels and hips (direction you lean). It's been a while since I've gone horse riding but you want to be gentle with the reigns

[@tadonplane8265]

I’m an old guy with an old buckskin quarter horse. We’re working on going sideways, it’s a process that requires patience and I’m learning right along with him. This video gave me goosebumps! What a team! The horse looks as happy as the human! It’s as though he’s saying to the audience, “Look what WE can do”!

[@AliciaLeopardhope]

I wish I had a horse! It seems like such an adventure working with one!

[@callmeodd1527]

Buckskin is just a beautiful coat, they are almost golden!

[@AliciaLeopardhope]

@@callmeodd1527 agreed, I adore them 😍

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Have patience and maybe consider help from someone with a dressage background. And remember to weight your seat bones properly

[@phoenyxstar3712]

Focus on rein work and cues on the legs

[@graceontheyork1424]

Forget the rider, it was a genius of a horse--Whiskey- with the biggest heart Ive ever seen- giving everything hes got. Thinking intensely, never hesitating, trusting completely, a physical miracle. What a phenon of a horse!

[@amosesh5898]

Every horse I’d a reflection of its trainer. Don’t believe me? Try training a horse for any discipline then see what you think

[@susandivirgilio4551]

@@amosesh5898 The horse is a reflection of the rider. The horse has to have the ability to do the work and the correct training brings that out. You have to be a phenomenal rider to perform at that level. If it was easy anyone could get on a good horse and getthe same result then it wouldn't mean anything

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

This is a partnership. The horse is having as much fun as the woman.

[@sherrihawkins1864]

@@amosesh5898 it's a combination of rider, training, and natural ability. A champion will lose if the rider is bad or a mediocre one can win with the right rider but if they have it all look out

[@bellablow4287]

Forget the rider? They both need each other

[@The_Madam_Mayhem]

You know how loved he is, those 2 have a special bond. A horse doesn't respond like that with just training alone. They deserve the win, great job!

[@blackroan2276]

Actually , the horse DOES respond like that with just training alone. Horse's face looks annoyed throughout most of this performance. He's not doing this because he wants to. Open your eyes and open them WIDE.

[@margih7374]

What a outstanding horse, outstanding performance and well deserved win. Brought tears to my eyes!

[@eagillum]

Me too! Why am I crying?

[@cactusrose6646]

Me too! Don't know why I would cry but I did. So beautiful.

[@lylahlittle5461]

You guys are emotional…

[@cactusrose6646]

@@lylahlittle5461 yes well I'm pregnant so maybe that's why😅 But it was so beautiful to see the horse work so hard just made my heart happy.

[@awesomekat6681]

I am glad I am not alone. It was beautiful. The horse and the rider work well together.

[@engie75]

Training the horse’s moves according to the music played and have him memorize everything is beyond explanation. I love this horse 😘😘😘💗💕

[@DracaliaRay]

I don’t think she had the horse memorize that. She’s trained her so well that the horse responds to tiny commands and changes in her balance. Super duper impressive! Something I could never do 😍

[@HjCrawford]

That horse had no clue about the music He is a reigning horse, they are trained with the riders leg movements and how she sits the saddle.

[@em_nm3]

Foot work babyy

[@elainesimons9079]

The movement of horse is a learned exercise. The horse responding to her, in spite of the music.

[@denniss3285]

As a Reiner myself, you practice parts of your patten(s), then put everything together in the ring. You definitely do NOT want your horse "memorizing" anything because then they begin to anticipate the next move to occur in the arena....... Not Good! Beautiful partnership!!!!!! Breathtaking!

[@cat_atouille]

This just proves that horses are just big dogs! They can be so so enthusiastic while doing tricks and working with their rider. They can also enjoy what they do and excel tremendously with patience and hardwork! Good job to both

[@cat_atouille]

@@IamSweetViolet right, especially greyhounds hahaha! they're horses

[@victorialmiller2577]

When I first saw this pop up I thought ok I'm gonna watch a woman on a horse do some tricks and by the end of the dance..I literally am uncontrollably sobbing at how stunning and AMAZING this beautiful animal is and how freaking smart.. Props to you both.. WOW

[@attorneycarissa]

Same!

[@babybruv6389]

Im crying too! Soo good!

[@victorialmiller2577]

@@babybruv6389 ohhh goodness its BEYOND amazing 💙🐾💯

[@victorialmiller2577]

@@attorneycarissa YESSSSSS 💙🐾

[@Sandra-fc8pc]

You don’t know what is needed to make this performance happen, just go take 1 riding class, and you’ll ralise the magic with this performance.

[@peanut_gallery.]

I can't with the lead change. Literally the smoothest thing I've ever seen in my life. This was beautiful. This is true horseback riding

[@aythetoeeater]

Literally!! Those stops and her barely touching the reins aswell, magnificent

[@destinitaylor4360]

It’s amazing how she’s barely holding into the reins and yet her horse is responding so well to her

[@nancyhowell4505]

Directing with feet, legs, and shifting weight. Movies of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions and how they're trained explained that very well.

[@Myella1703]

@@nancyhowell4505 and massive spurs. Not quite so perfect

[@destinitaylor4360]

@@Myella1703 did you manage to catch what kind of spurs? I’ve heard there are humane ones but even then you have to know how to use them correctly

[@Myella1703]

@@destinitaylor4360 Not quite sure, they look like western spurs to me. It’s hard to see but you can catch a glimpse when the dress blows back they’re very long in any case. In my opinion there’s no need for spurs if the horse is well trained and trusts you.

[@sherrihawkins1864]

A well trained horse can work just as well without using leg pressure and other signals if I remember correctly in dressage your are supposed to not make any visible movements or you can get penalized and you can't tell when they have given the horse any commands the riders use their thighs and have a whip that can almost reach the horses knee but I don't pay attention to that I like jumping but they still use signals other than the reins

[@peppybreyer88]

I was in the audience that performance. I was like 10 and even seeing so much stuff in Rolex, the reining show hooked me. All the performances were awesome but this was just magical. The horse, the rider, the music, the way they flow together. Agh blows my mind to this day

[@GreenIvy3834]

The horse is the champion beauty. When a horse is treated with love, kindness, respect it will give that human back. Training is patience, abuse will not give results. 🐎♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@brendalg4]

Actually abuse gives results. That's why some do it. I don't think it is right... but both methods work

[@brendalg4]

@UrGirlApple for people that abuse animals, they don't care if it gives pain. For example, if you hit a horse with a whip it will make it go faster. But a horse will also go faster just because it loves the person. They don't want to wait around to get a good relationship. Whipping isn't even the worst thing that they do in horse racing. They ride them before they are old enough to be ridden. This causes their body to break down sooner. But they don't care because they got their money. Yes they will get bad consequences as well as the results they want.

[@Cantetinza17]

So many little girls were probably losing their minds! That was perfection. Beautiful horse.

[@johnbouwens2024]

Freaking awsome ... Brought tears to my eyes ... What teem work ... Shes amazing and so beautiful and the horse just knows every command even before she gives it it's just amazing

[@skyequestrian]

I love how quiet she is with her hands! Lovely teamwork :)

[@craftmom5302]

WOW gave me the goose bumps! They weren't just a horse and rider they were one! Beautiful beautiful beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ The trust between them is incredible I would watch this team any day!

[@kathe.o.]

Beautiful performance. Horse & rider absolutely in synch.

[@kayeabhold420]

Her horse is loving this. He knows the rythm and beats and moving right along with it ❤️

[@nancyhowell4505]

Their beautiful perfection brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes. Took my breath away! 🥰😂

[@lesliebrown4386]

I can’t wait to show this to my daughter when she gets home from school, she loves Elsa!! 🥺just amazing! What a wonderful horse.

[@ColorMyWorld]

I seriously got chills watching this. That horse is amazing and the rider worked so well with him. What a fantastic performance.

[@spicyunicorn7688]

I might sound crazy to some people but I swear I had a past life that involved being close to horses because I've never rode a horse a day in my life but anytime I see something beautiful like this I get so emotional, I'm over here literally crying. Like why??? This was great, thank you.

[@proudlyplural9506]

I feel similarly, I'm sitting here nearly sobbing from the beauty of it and laughing at myself at the same time hahaha I'm still wiping tears off my face! So wonderful!

[@mallows9225]

No ur not crazy, it's dogs for me

[@wandachristian1884]

Damn ! That got me all emotional. I am not an emotional person usually. That was a beautiful performance.

[@kalipw0210]

1 single tear snuck out and hit the pillow... I'm so confused right now 😆 And I'm a ruff n tuff roll my own tampons kind gal 😂😂😂...jk jk

[@janedoex8345]

What a beautiful, beautiful horse ! Him cantering , stretchig those legs and leaping forward looks so powerful ! Great work , though I always prefer to see a riders seat and legs to watch exactly when he gives commands, how intensive hw acts and how exactly the horse reacts... I love black horses anyway. They look so elegant with their shiny fur, at least when they are well cared for.

[@sherrihawkins1864]

In dressage which is similar you get penalized for that which is why they are so extensively trained and extremely expensive and it can take years for a rider to get to grand prix or top competition levels by expensive an untrained horse can cost 50,000 and a trained one can be 100,000 or more depending on level of training, breeding, and experience. But I'm not an expert on dressage or reining but I have learned from reading and looking things up

[@heatheredwards7158]

I know absolutely nothing about horses, but that gave me the shivers. Amazing duo!

[@RumbleDelta]

"Let the storm rage on" as he thunders down the arena, her dress billowing behind her in such an emotional image. Loved every second of this.

[@hilderenshof2476]

The team work, the bond and the effort both put in. It’s insane. These two beautiful creatures are so well worked together that they know what they want from eachother without even needing to show eachother. It’s pure teamwork. This bond is so incredibly beautiful

[@BJ2020_]

The love and trust these two have for each other shows in this amazing performance

[@skyetouchet7242]

I love the way he just picks up his leads and lead changes he doesn’t really hop into them

[@matthewgreer2956]

Who's the stat?

[@amydavis4945]

This is no doubt absolutely beautiful and this horse is so wonderfully trained, but I have to admit I'm more impressed with the ones that do the Freestyle with no bridle at all. They go through the exact same motions, but with absolutely no rein whatsoever. Again, I'm not taking anything away from this performance... it was very awesome!

[@sherrihawkins1864]

It could be that the riders just not ready for without or the horses isn't trained for it because they need to be retrained and I don't think she'd be able to do the stops without a saddle the goal is minimal use of the bridal not all horses can perform without at least at that level but I don't think so. But for safety reasons just like you could ride your own horse in a halter but you wouldn't take it on a trail ride in a halter

[@jb6712]

Every time someone states "I'm not taking anything away from this..." BUT---you know that person is lying through their 'smile.'

[@bonecag3]

@@jb6712 Not always, if they didn’t put that a lot of people would attack them lmao

[@elainephleps4705]

Beautiful!! My grandaugther had speach delays, she loved this movie she tryed too sing let it go!! In the parking lot of Walmart , sitting in a shopping cart!! She was so cute!!

[@lisaarbour6784]

This performance brought tears to my eyes...absolutely superb!❤

[@olijaleksandrowa8589]

Очень красиво!!! Какое единение душ!!! 👏👏👏🌹🌸🌹 Благодарю.

[@judybrown9324]

Very nice comment spot on

[@alexbaird2670]

Wow, this had me in tears....what a team. An absolute joy to watch horse and rider in total harmony ❤️

[@Michellemutts7848]

The bond, trust and communication between animal and human is amazing when done correctly and this was a perfect example of that ❤️

[@faithcompton5934]

That horse's training is amazing. The trust between horse and rider... wow! 🤯

[@elizabethcliburn7610]

The MOST BEAUTIFUL performance I have ever seen! 😭😭 Amazing

[@tammy6452]

That was an amazing performance. Timing and moves on que and making that look easy, that is amazing. The horse stayed willingly engaged, that is careful years of training.

[@katiebradbury4873]

This is really cool at the moment I’m a dressage rider training and omg thoes half passes were so clean and she was barely holding the rains they were so soft

[@viggycat8592]

I hope that horse gets lots of love, snuggles, and treats!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquelinena1695]

creative, and we'll thought out...amazing horse as well! great team. i enjoyed this video very much. thank you!

[@jennyrules2694]

What a beautiful thing to watch as a horse lady myself I've always wanted to do this on a white or grey horse but did barrel racing in stead and let me tell you this Lady can ride very good very smooth strong rider did not see her moving around on the horse at all very good rythm horse looked relaxed beautiful horse and beautiful lady and beautiful performance

[@glemwheatley9425]

Horses are such remarkable creatures. They have such grace and strength and are mesmerizing to watch. If I lived in the country, I’d have a stable full. God did a wonderful thing for us when he gave us horses. ❤️💗💕

[@maggietheprincesscastle9776]

Ok I really don’t know the first thing about riding like that but one question: is it true that the horse suffers a lot of joint problems every time it has to leap forward and then stop abruptly? It also just seems so risky for the horse to do spins so speedily because it’s joints could so easily snap if it makes one wrong move

[@JustAgirly0]

gave me chills too lol amazing

[@edwinam8252]

So beautiful brings me to tears, got me so emotional. This is the most beautiful display of heart and soul of rider and horse relationship.

[@ccappa2001]

GOOSEBUMPS! Amazing horsemanship!

[@stephaniesanders858]

My God you just made me cry, literally. Amazing

[@torilea8104]

Absolutely beautiful horse and amazing that it has been trained to do such a intricate routine, however I found myself cringing every time it would come to a halt thinking that it was going to hurt its legs. I would be just as happy to see this beautiful creature galloping around a paddock living it s best life.

[@ejallen9457]

the way they stops on long runs.....looks like it could do serious harm to the horses legs and back long term ....why I am the only one considering the horse....its not natural to stop like this

[@anikastudt3465]

So beautiful! Amazing. I can watch it over and over again.

[@gizmodes2709]

That horse is so talented. Good job, buddy💕

[@Dubstequtie]

The quick stopping always makes me wince, I think the horse is so close to getting a torn ligament or even just a break. :S

[@sherrihawkins1864]

They make boots for the sliding stops and that's why their legs are bandaged it's the same with jumpers

[@kalipw0210]

Yeah that last skid looked like he got caught up on something for a second... I'm no expert but it looked a bit off.. idk.

[@ahershey8523]

yes, some of the maneuvers are considered a punishment to a horse- also, it's ears are pulled back most of the time indicating that it's not happy just following through w/ thousands of hours of training to get to this point-

[@Dubstequtie]

@@ahershey8523 Yeah.. I'm very aware of the equestrian world.. the goods and the bads.. there are lots of ignorant "methods" of training horses... a lot are initially abusive.. some believe that's the way.. but there are those who know well and otherwise.. some are knowing of the abuse, and some just were taught it's okay..

[@debrabushby108]

I can't see how a horse can enjoy being pulled up like that or spun around , must have put up with an awful lot of training to do that routine, not a fan sorry,

[@ruthh3496]

No horse listens & performs that well unless they love & are bonded to their rider 🥺🥺 what a lovely pair of best friends!! 🥲🥲

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

AMAZING! That rider needs to change ‘whimpee’s top model’s name to Bob Fosse, because that horse? Dances like no other. Fabulous, truly.

[@firststepshardest1656]

I'm not a huge horse fan, or anything, but this made me tear up. Beautiful.

[@ladyk9841]

Yes, going round and round in circles and then backwards is so much fun for the horse and it looks so natural like horses do this all the time.

[@TheDragonsRose]

You're like the vegan "teacher" on tiktok who got mad about seeing a horse run in a straight line because "horses don't do that". She too knew nothing about horses.

[@barliegirl5374]

This made me cry! What a BEAUTIFUL horse! Can’t wait to meet him in heaven, ‘cause I’m sure that majesty has earned his wings. 🥰

[@blitzie1233]

That made me cry!! What a beautiful animal and performance!!!

[@clairegarner2031]

I had tears in my eyes watching them. What a beautiful sight. Spent time with horses in my youth I wish I still did ❤️❤️🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@nancy6160]

Fantastic timing and dance moves from horse and rider! Beautiful piece.💓

[@glennaharrell5782]

The horse is perfection❤ AMAZING

[@alicecuriosityoftenleadsto6288]

This is what I imagine when I think of cowboys and back when people rode the same horse day in and day out for decades, how they would know each other so well they would be like 2 parts of a whole when riding. This is absolutely beautiful. Stunning performance for the horse and rider!

[@MitziWilkins]

Absolutely amazing !! So much trust & love between horse & rider !! So beautiful to watch !!!

[@TheSlenderschannel]

This was super cute! I loved it! I’m usually someone who prefers when a rider doesn’t outshine a horse and kind of just disappears but the horse looks happy so I’m happy! It’s a nice performance

[@menteolistica8843]

Super cute? Horses don't like this, as well as you would not like it if you were him.

[@andicarusfell8387]

Mente Olistica being able to ride the horse without using a bridle, hackamore etc... Is a show of trust so obviously the horse trusts her.

[@menteolistica8843]

If someone educates you with lashes on the skull, you would act like this horse. Let's try?

[@andicarusfell8387]

Mente Olistica I’m pretty sure if they lashed the horse on the skulll they wouldn’t act like that. Being able to ride without a bridle is a show of trust on both sides. I doubt they lash them on the skull because the horse and the girl are both trusting each other to do what they were supposed to do. Plus, if they were lashed on the skull or beaten, you would see those injuries. The horse community is tired of people barging in when they don’t understand what’s going on.

[@Lee-hp1wg]

@@menteolistica8843 well someone has never seen a horse in their life

[@Vasquez19781]

That horse is absolutely AMAZING!!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Happybidr]

That horse has an amazing heart. Well done to both.

[@chatita9527]

Pure beauty, intelligence, hard work and dedication. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Brings tears to my eyes ...

[@reginek.7042]

The HORSE is PHENOMENAL... warmed EVERY PART of my HEART!💜💜💜💜Beautiful performance!

[@Bookgirl1974]

KZbin just suggested this to me on Dec.1, 2021and I'm so glad. I grew up on a horse farm and was horse crazy as a kid. I haven't ridden in over 25 years but seeing the beautiful relationship between the horse and rider brought me to tears. Awesome showmanship too!!

[@hannahrhodes8598]

Oh man that gives me chills

[@lovekatz3979]

I never knew this existed. What a fabulous beautiful horse! Well done to the lovely talented rider too, but for me it's all about the 4 legged beauty! 😍💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@tammyclarke-hatt9156]

Amazing! The two were surely ONE during that performance. Beautiful.

[@deborahhill7473]

What a horse, what teamwork! ❤❤❤

[@pauladenbesten8457]

Amazing to see this magical collaboration 💗and a lot of love.💗 Congratulations 🎉👏😊! Well deserved! Both 💗of you🏆

[@jewelbowen2714]

MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE from HORSE and Rider. The horse definitely stole the show

[@hayleynadel6808]

Absolutely stunning! Absolutely amazing what discipline and intelligence the horse has, but when he got up to speed and then abruptly stopped, it was almost a shame. I know that is the art of it, but just to see him run and run would be absolutely thrilling!!

[@Hippidippimahm]

I’ve never been happier to be from a city where this isn’t even possible 🙏🏻

[@woflespirit]

I'm not a horse rider, but it seems like the horse could easily snap it's legs or end up with shin splints doing this abrupt stops... what s/he was made to do???

[@sorrelgossert6976]

You can feel how much love there is between them. Absolutely stunning!!!

[@clairebamber9608]

"The cold never bothered me anyway " but this brought tears to my eyes... magnificent!

[@lunerlilly]

Aww they love each other. Best friends haha. You can also tell the horse is having so much fun. ❤

[@lauravonutassy1919]

This brought tears to MY eyes, and I am an old English eventing rider !!! Just beautiful 😍❤️ !!!!!

[@ejallen9457]

It brought tears to my eyes when I think of the long term damage from stopping like that on the legs and back

[@lauravonutassy1919]

@@ejallen9457 So, are you one of those people who think horses shouldn't be ridden ?? If so, why bother to watch !!

[@robyn1128]

I don’t know why this was in my recommended, but WOW - what a beautiful and majestic animal! 🐎👏🏻💗

[@junebug5390]

Wonderful performance from both horse and rider. They are joyfully spreading joy. ❤❤❤❤🐴🐴

[@RepentTimeIsAtHand]

Truly this horse is sent straight from the hand of God. The humility and discipline is incredibly displayed here. He had taken such good care of his rider Laura. What a blessing they have one another and what a blessing to have witnessed the kind love they share.

[@susanasalinas8797]

Oh my gosh such an amazing, beautiful horse!!!❤️

[@charmaine7301]

This is my favorite song....and the performance was absolutely phenomenal 🙌 👏 😍

[@oliviachetcuti225]

What a beautiful horse. Such majestic animals! The trust between her & her horse must be phenomenal. Without it such a magical performance would not be possible. :)

[@EliannaCH]

It gave me chills, amazing!

[@barbarashihoka8519]

Beautiful the way the horse responds. Perfect

[@mara02]

Amazing !!!

[@jonelliott4985]

Beautiful performance by the horse and amazing skill and control by the rider. Perfect match. I do hope that all that stress on his ankles from the harsh stopping didn't cause him any injuries ...it is a he isn't it well either way it's a magnificent animal this horse is quite the character amazing performance great memory and very obedient and this young lady has tamed the beast and had awesome control guiding her horse both have a lot of trust in each other especially when she released his reigns and threw her arms in the air as he galloped full pelt across the stadium.. Beautiful show I can't see any freestyle performance ever beating such a perfect display.. Good luck and God speed to this rider for any future events if she is still performing now in 2021 ...

[@danajane6674]

It’s not anything close to natural. That horse is bitted heavily. She’s also wearing spurs. Her long dress fastened to her boots is to hide her going into the horse’s sides. Reining and about every single damn “show” is an exercise in cruelty. And horses are supposed to be able to work their necks in order to run. Without strain. Yep I train, yep I own. Horsemanship through feel. Not force. This isn’t a tribute to the beauty of the natural animal. It’s an egotistical rotten HUMAN activity. Shameful.

[@asherikamichaela8425]

Agreed. 😕 I grew up on horse farms and my parents trained them for a living. This felt like all kinds of wrong. That poor animal looked like it was in pain. Backing up in that way? Stopping so suddenly from such speed? Making such tight, repeated turns? I half-expected a broken leg at some points.

[@virginiashepard3232]

Beautiful! That horse is amazing and I love the dress.

[@alexn.1446]

2:08 My favorite part

[@Raua12]

Woah! That horse is so talented, it must really love dancing!

[@myracamilo7826]

Wow, what a beautiful and amazing performance by her and her horse. Truly, truly amazing and outstanding!👌👏👍❤️

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Intelligent, beautiful horse.⭐️⭐️👏👏👏

[@joyanders3968]

Beautiful !!!!!