And just like that, I can jump again?!

Welcome back to the next chapter of my training camp with Simon Grieve! In this video, we delve into another showjumping session where we tackle larger fences and focus on regaining the confidence that was challenged in our previous cross-country outing.
I'm pleased to report that I feel much more composed and in control during this session. It's fascinating to observe how swiftly confidence can fluctuate in this sport, and I'm grateful that this time it's trending in the right direction.
Be sure to catch up on our previous episodes to follow the entirety of our journey, and stay tuned for more equestrian escapades with Simon. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and enable notifications to be the first to know when the next video is released.
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[@fleetskipper1810]

What were Lucinda‘s words? The very first time she laid eyes on Jam? “This one’s an athlete!” Look at her over jump these fences. When you keep her in balance, and let her mouth alone, she is so willing to jump stuff like this and so happy while doing it. Meg, you did fantastically well in listening to Simon and adjusting your own style. That’s hard to do. Simon is an incredibly gifted teacher because he sees what both of you need and he’s able to communicate that.

[@rutherose23]

Would love to see another Lucinda lesson too

[@sheblyne]

She also said she's a pony that rides like a horse.

[@katrinajoyce6658]

@@sheblynetechnically Jam is a small horse as she’s over 14.2hh xx

[@ashleapelger5358]

​@katrinajoyce6658 the breed itself though is considered a pony breed because they stick them at a certain age. They do get up to 15.1 though even if they're still ponies

[@egeegee7146]

I agree with Simon. That pony is immense. If you can match her with confidence in yourself.

[@feichannel]

On the up and UP! 🤩

[@adanyaseq]

Hi

[@Horsebeckz99]

She’s jumping out of her skin and you rode her so beautifully! Jammy is loving that softer ride and you aren’t arguing anymore. Simon is right you have great instincts.

[@robertcandage5345]

Meg- your consistency is increasing multi fold under Simon's instruction, and you are learning to depend on that consistency thus increasing your confidence. Jam is more confident because you are more consistent and the loop is positive and getting results. YOU are doing the work Simon puts before you and soon you will own it without frequent positive feedback from outside yourself. Jam already knows you are better than you think you are!!! Congrats on everything!!!! Well done you!!!

[@moffajink7626]

I really enjoyed this, you can clearly see how much Jam loves her job, ears forward and jumping beautifully!😃

[@trudebower1576]

Wowzers what a round! The smoothness, rhythm and riding was epic. Simon is a great coach for you.

[@susannawetjen4408]

HELL YEAH YOU CAN AND YOU WILL! Watching that round reminded me of Piggy riding Jam! Would love to see Simon on Jam - mostly because it will be so much fun for Simon and we'll get a lot of excited "weee!"'s - but I love seeing you on her just as much. As everyone who has seen Jam says: She is absolutely incredible! And that is thanks to you! You produced this one-of-a-kind pony. In the video of your first competition you mentioned: Not many people believed in this pony...and now look at you two! Placed and twice top 10 at Badminton, both of you absolutely loving your job and most of all Jam is giving her all and believing in her mommy forever - just like you did when probably no one else would have. No matter how Badders 2024 goes: Congratulations Meg, you already did it.

[@HollyJordan15]

Gosh I love Simon. As I said before he’s definitely someone you want in your support circle. He can flit between having a great laugh with you to knowing the boundaries of when he’s teaching which is so professional; but he doesn’t lose that kind vibe. He’s the epitome of a great teacher because you can tell he has high levels of emotional intelligence because he doesn’t feel the need to belittle you at any point. Any wobbles (& there were none really) he uses them as a teaching experience. He explains things so well like balancing straight after a fence, etc. Jam is looking & going so well & your riding is amazing. I loved the shoulder in exercises in the groundwork gosh what a difference that makes. Glad it all went well 👏

[@seanawaldon3348]

Fantastic job Meg! You rode that course tremendously well, and Jam had some real loft and air-time over a few of the fences, thanks to the balance and impulsive you two were creating together. Such a terrific job, and Simon is great at pinpointing a few key things for you to address. Word choice is so important and we could SEE you thinking “balance” before and after the jumps, as well as continuing to work Jam through her body between the fences. You both looked focused but relaxed and there definitely seemed to be all the time in the world. So, so so pleased for you both!!

[@izzistock6807]

Amazing riding! You came in seeming so much more positive, Simon's teaching style really seems to suit you - being specific and giving you something to think about (distract yourself with!). Your whole body looked calmer, stronger and much more confident, which have Jammy extra wings! Can't wait to see what more of those sessions will do for you.

[@lisabadger3399]

Meg - Jam's gaits and movement have really improved! Well done! Her neck is looking longer as well.

[@nancymorter6649]

Wow, what a change in you and your riding! Please don’t change your trainer, what a blessing Simon has been for you. He has helped you regain your confidence, no negativity, just an I can and I will positive attitude. Keep it up!

[@lyndiepanitz4431]

Way to go Simon. Lots to love about your training

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

Well Done Meg!!! You and Jam Bam are such a good team!!! Confidence sometimes can take a knock but You came back full Swing! Jammy is an amazing Mare. xxxxx

[@annjohnson8437]

That was an awesome video! You and Jam did fabulous! Would love to see Simon jump Jam in the future! ❤

[@alexisfrmdaq]

havent ridden in a year due to losing my horse, used to watch you years agoooo and now im back😭!! youve brought me to miss riding so im going to my new barn soon!

[@roguespartan1194]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your horse, losing a horse is never easy. Best of luck at your new barn! 😊😊

[@deborahfisher6331]

16:55 was so glad when you moved the saddle pad forward, I’m such a perfectionist and it was all I could look at it 😂. Saying that, your riding was immense, you and Jam looked like a proper team, so much trust and confidence between you both it was so lovely to see ❤

[@qvmarlins3506]

Simon’s a great instructor for you. He’s got a sense of humor and he breaks down his instructions into understandable bits and has you focus on only a few things. Some instructors just tell you to jump something and then tell you how great you were without reminding you you of what to work on. Great job Meg and Jam!

[@jenniferlehman326]

I'm so chuffed, Meg!! You were feeling like rubbish when you did this Badders prep with Simey, and he gave you the "fun" back into riding again!! The confidence you gained from being at Simey's place for Badders prep has really shown that confidence coming back. Even though Cross Country Day was difficult, he made Show Jumping fun again. As I've told you before, and I'll say it again, YOU ARE A GREAT RIDER!! You have a very natural seat, a little work on the shoulders needed to help JamBam in her corners to keep her shoulder where it needs to be, and you're golden!! Believe in yourself!! You can do it, and have fun while you do it as well!! Love from your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@Giddyupggs]

WOW!!!! That was the best we've ever seen you ride. Simon is right, YOU CAN DO IT! YOU HAVE DONE IT! You should be so proud. You rode that course like a professional, not an amateur. It was brilliant!

[@susanvuturo4361]

wow, that was impressive! And every time I watch one of these training sessions with Simon, I am blown away even more. He is an awesome trainer!❤😮😊

[@juliecarmody6773]

Excellent work, Simon is so good for you , he’s been there & done that & understands the emotion at play , which makes him an amazing coach . Lucky you having a top competitor & fabulous coach under the one hat 🎩

[@VIPEqTHud]

The first thing I saw when the video started was just how well she is moving at the moment , really free and loose through her body ❤

[@StormyxOfficial]

Beautifully ridden Meg! Very good to see you both relaxed and confident.

[@kiaradoesart9682]

Jam’s face was so adorable throughout this video, lovely lovely lovely! 🥰

[@clk.eventing]

Jams Jumping improved so much lately! She looks so stunning in this clips make me think she wouldn't mind the jumps to be a bit bigger ❤❤

[@minderellafox7906]

I have to say Jam is my fav pony out of all your horses, ❤

[@AlixMarzin]

I am so happy your confidence is back after the last video ❤

[@marymuys3614]

It’s a shame how our minds really can mess with our confidence. I’m going through this myself. That was a fantastic ride, well done 🎉 Since we need little reminders of our confidence maybe put up signs around the ring for you to read constantly and you can believe in yourself and get better because you are a wonderful rider ❤

[@JoannetheShearer]

Hi Megs, would love a video on care of a grey horse, prep for shows, chalking, tail maintenance! Jam looks immaculate! I find it so hard to get out the yellow and stained look!!

[@lindajane1670]

Your confidence continues to grow. I thought you made huge improvements from jumping other people’s horses and higher jumps than you thought you could do. Thunder is great fun to watch you & Jam improve so much. 🌺

[@elsaweissbrich08741]

loving how jam keeps listening to you throughout that entire round, ears are always pricked but every few seconds they flicker back to you as if to say... "mom what's next?". i also love Simons coaching style :).

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Oh Jam, I love her jump! And some brilliant riding from you Meg, especially after the blip on cross-country the day before. It's so hard to pick back up after something like that, you killed it!

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

Love jammy and yes Simon is right you are good at this, you just have to believe in yourself.

[@ruthwhalley3133]

I love Simon… Meg is fab and together, you’re a great team.

[@kathyclark921]

You can, you will, and you most definitely should 🎉

[@kelizz0092]

I would love to see another cross country lesson with Simon so you an Jam can walk out of that lesson knowing you can do it. Sending you love from the USA.

[@emmacraig5630]

Jam is looking amazing, such a credit to you! Wish I could have a lesson with Simon he’s such a good teacher😊

[@bethany6148]

Just shows how powerful mindset is and what a difference it can make; when I was a kid I used to tell myself I was Ellen Whittaker when I went into the ring and daft as it sounds it really did help 🤣 I think this is one of the best lessons I've seen from you and Jam; she really is a cool little mare 😍

[@jayreed7015]

Well done Meg. It's all about confidence. You can do it! And you did! It's interesting to see Simon the professional instructor. I love the fun silly Simie. He's so different when he's teaching. He's excellent. Definitely do more with him. 👏

[@magicaltrails]

That mare can sure jump. She just looks A-MA-ZING over fences! I have an unconventional suggestion. What you need to do--what Simon is telling you when he tells you to rebalance instead of going to your hand--is a good full body half-halt. You know who can really work with you on that? Rich. What about a dressage lesson where you actually JUMP? Work on the half halt (which is much more about core and legs than hands) on the flat and then over fences, with Rich there to yell at you. I think that if you felt as if you had a really good HH, and Jam had learned to respond to it well, you would feel confident that you could rebalance her without slowing her and confusing her. Worth a try? Anyway, clearly you can BOTH DO THIS!!!!!!

[@sarahcooper3378]

That was a perfect session. I don't think I've seen you ride with such confidence. Jam is obviously enjoying it and not being pulled around so much. She can do and so can you. ❤

[@away_withthefairies]

So good when simon points out when you should be adjusting the canter rather than just pointing out when you do things you shouldnt ❤

[@nikkicook4993]

I so can't wait to watch you at Badders again! You and Jam are epic!🥰

[@stinefossen5907]

Simon is so good for you two, you've come so far from u started on KZbin! Jam looks great, good job and well ridden ❤

[@bredoesports]

This video and the xc video is a perfect example that defeat is only temporary. You guys look amazing.

[@Riversmom1111]

You , Simon and Jam are a joy to watch !

[@JoeAcarnley]

I always knew you could do meg. Your an amazing rider and all you need is to keep your confidence up

[@elizabethhuffstutler2817]

Well done Meg and Jammy of course you can do this! Remember you two came third at Badders first time round when Jam was still fairly new to this. She is a legend so are you Meg!!

[@Error-wp1ub]

One of my best advice from an instructor that I got was "Don't forget to breath". You rode this training by the books well done!

[@IslaStrachan]

Have been watching your vids for a while now. You are such an inspiration

[@nadineashton2561]

You did such an amazing job in this omg, absolutely riding goals! You are an amazing rider and definitely can go so so far in this sport! Keep doing you Meg, its a delight to watch

[@ApBarr345]

Oh Meg! So awesome!!!! You did that like you were not even worried. You were coming out of one jump and already looking for the next jump just like you had forgotten that jump and had no anxiety at all. Such a pro!!

[@victoriahongisto2903]

Oh Meg!! I literally became teary eyed. That was beautiful!!!! I think Simon really explained it so good for you and I dont think I’ve ever seen Jambam with such a relaxed but powerful jump. I’m at a loss for words

[@hellsgirvan7654]

Amazing stuff Meg, I’m so thrilled for you to be back on form 🎉! You’ve got this girl ❤

[@alisontabernor6332]

Well done Megan and Jam Bam! That was brilliant and Simon was great 😊

[@Shima_2510]

Looking super Meg and Jammy! Smiling ear to ear watching this x

[@polarbear9848]

she is so athletic, when you are confident you are brill, when you panic it all gets a bit busy. Simon doesn't miss anything lol.

[@shirleycarroll4348]

You and Jam have a wonderful partnership! I know you would never do anything to harm Jam and I also believe that she loves you very much and would never do anything to harm you! Good luck with your prep work and if you ride like you did today you will be amazing at Badminton!❤

[@PixiesPoniesEvents]

Looked fantastic, jammy really is a great pony 🦄 Simon is fab and he's so right... You totally need to believe in yourself.... You can , you will 💪 . 💜

[@annav3722]

It’s not only Jammy that looked incredible, you both looked incredible together! Amazing job 🎉

[@Frances_Eq]

Wow that was lovely! I absolutely adore jams Jump and your eq is fantastic!

[@chloebirth3841]

The best I’ve seen you and jammy!!!! So inspiring to me ❤

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Meg. YOU CAN DO IT!

[@kellylawrence9438]

Like I said in the last comment section. Kick butt girl. Keep working on your mental health and one day you will look back and chuckle 🤭 at all this. Your great and Florida USA is on your side. Thank you for talking about all this too, your helping so many people, I don't even know if you realize how much.

[@laurenpelling4079]

Would love to see Simon on jambam 😁 what a fab lesson for you both, you looked incredible and rode so positively ❤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Meg that's such an in presive lesson with Simon ,AND such a difference for the x.c.lesson . TAKE CARE AND all the best. Simon is just amazing. 😊😊😊👍👍

[@thebravingitequestrian]

Meg that last round was gorgeous to watch, really measured, relaxed & easy 🙌🏻

[@hannesofie6071]

I don't think I know anybody that look so totally in harmony as you and Jammy when all goes well!!! It's honestly very pretty!!! 🥰🥰🥰 You are good at this!!!

[@helenwoollven3116]

Such a great session for you both, Jam is such a good girl, keen, talented and you ride her beautifully. Believe in yourself and you'll have a ball at Badminton ❤

[@chalc8882]

Super helpful. I was very conscious of what Simon was saying as I rode my horse today

[@claireeric8964]

I never doubted YOU, Meg for a second!!! You looked great and rode brilliantly 👏 ❤

[@janisgriffith2919]

What a fantastic video! Jam Bam looks fabulous! So beautiful. Her body has developed into a well balanced athlete with a unicorn’s coat. She looks so intelligent and keen and loving the lesson. Granite Lens Media pulled another trick out of the bag with the three in one films of Jammy and you jumping at the end. So funny and true when Simon said, “well it’s factual”. !!!

[@marys_equii6203]

The scope on that pony is insane, I’ve recently become a riding instructor so I find it so interesting how I’m starting to pick up on the little things and then Simon says them too 😃 You and jammy are on fire!! We all have our pitfalls but I think so long as you believe that the stride will come and Jammy can do it then you’re in a for a winner 🤩

[@harrietshounds9500]

amazing from you and jammy meg! that round was soooo smooth and effortless. Simon is probably my favourite teacher iv seen you have a lesson with, he is so knowledgeable, what he tells you to do actually works EVERY TIME and you both just looked phenomenal. xxx

[@janeminwell4395]

Bet you enjoyed that Meg! Such a good lesson, Jam amazing, and Simon spot on with sorting your head out! Jam really looks like she would be super at pure showjumping.

[@meganglover9686]

Didn’t stop smiling, I love seeing how far you’ve come! And you can do this! ❤

[@bernster123]

This was so lovely to see! You’re a very talented rider and it’s lovely to see you riding confidently, forward and soft. You were both mega. 👏. The flatwork at the beginning was 😙, you’ve done a great job with her schooling.

[@abbebladon]

Omg Jammy is so awesome! Who is this girl brimming with “I can do this” confidence??? I’m loving it xxx . There was some beautiful jumps xxxx had to chuckle that the queen of circles is back lol 😂😂 also, I flipping love Simon ❤

[@naniqueoliver412]

That last round was just gorgeous 😍 you’re both mega!! Well done xxx

[@DK-pl8xd]

Wow! I’m so impressed with the three of you guys! Oh, and Jam’s tail is totally on point! She is so, so beautiful! ❤️

[@patriciaemms1902]

Keep this lesson and refer to it, because you rode so well and left Jambam alone she absolutely loved her lesson, jumping with more energy, bloody well done, I bet Hobbit loved this one 😂 xxxxx

[@laurenbrowne8813]

You and Jammy are like a new pair , confidence suits you Meg ! Super team ❤️

[@laurenpelling4079]

Looking fab ❤ jam is incredible 🥰

[@faiththatcher203]

You are my biggest inspiration 🩷. You are doing so well xx

[@pixie706]

Better today .you must be happier. Do you ever loose jump her and watch how she manages her strides and body. It can be helpful sometimes to see how the horse likes to manage her jumping.

[@juliabanes204]

Aaah nice, just the way to start my weekend off right! Love watching you guys together

[@naz_readz]

That was phenomenal Meg❤️

[@denisemaryheatherington5820]

What a super pony , she really looks after you

[@SaigeKlinger]

You and Jam are such a good team!

[@elizabethrees1965]

Megan, you ARE good at this. Two horses in the top 10 at Badminton!! I also understand the nerves, lots of confidence issues myself after a fall. You WILL get there ❤

[@lmequestrian2743]

You’re doing AMAZING Meg! ❤This video brought a smile to my face, just seeing you gain confidence and enjoy your jumping again was SO special to meee 🌟 I’ve had a couple rotational falls of my own and I know how much confidence it knocks and how hard it is to regain even the smallest bit 😅 we are our biggest critics and can be very mean to ourselves!! But I can assure you, even if you don’t always see it, you are a GREAT rider💕 (and I am extremely envious of your eye for distances 😆 )Jammy is also THE coolest girlie and you’ve done SO well with her 🙌

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Fantastic!! Love, love to see you happy, confident and smiling!! Great job! So good to feel that consistency setting in. Your great!! Enjoy💕

[@eilidhr_]

loved the video, you both looked great!!

[@AesiraArt]

I hope you're so incredibly proud of yourself Meg, You inspire me so much

[@deeshagourley6996]

Amazing, no other word needed ❤

[@Bri_Eventing]

Meg I’m in the same boat as you, I had 5 falls in 2 weeks that completely knocked my confidence and I just went from jumping 85-90cm to jumping 60 and lower, but I just pushed through and with my club, coach and mum, I’m back out eventing and you’ve given me the confidence if you can do it I can too ❤

[@bd24920]

Amazing, well done!!

[@Sez166]

Yes more Simon lessons 🎉😊