BADMINTON RIDER GOES XC ON YOUNG HORSE | EROL GETS FRISKY WITH 5* RIDER || VLOG 129

[@thinkingriding]

Just love how Nick wasn't taking any chances and sat WELL behind the movement coming into every jump on Erol. Very sensible.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@umich79]

Good job, Izzy & Tiny showing Erol how it’s done! Good job Nick sticking with it! Good job Ashley putting that ghost to rest!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@Ridingforwardwithmaria]

Nick rode him really well and had the strength and confidence, but you could see how much you and Errol have a bond he looked settled and comfortable with you. I think they definitely know our voice, smell and touch and the trust we build with our horses makes a huge difference 🧡🇦🇺

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

It does 👍😊

[@julzcarpenter5431]

Lovely vlog, thank you. We do tend to forget that competition horses don’t come ready made even if it’s in their blood, they still need, shaping & time, good experiences that will set them up for life.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@TheJumpingGymnast]

I absolutely love what Nick said about tying your shoelaces in comparison to training horses. It’s so true and very good to think about

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

😊😊

[@coelacanth9311]

Good video, it's nice to see you and Erol making progress. Izzy and Tiny make a good team.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Yes they do 😊😊

[@JenniferStuart-gw9vv]

The ‘good job ‘you too’ was the cutest thing! Totally know how Izzy feels and it’s all part of getting better, she and Tiny are fantastic and so are you and Mr Erol, keep at it 💪🤩

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thank you!! 😊

[@patbroekema6721]

How wonderful you have Nick to help Erol overcome his baby nerves. You did super when it was your turn to ride🐴👍

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

😊😊

[@stephaniesmith3864]

I can hear Scott’s voice in all the horse captions. It’s so cute.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🥰🥰

[@rebeccarapetti3747]

Big day for Erol!! He is maturing and going so well. Hang in there Izzy you and tiny are on a journey , one day at a time. You both have improved so much!! X

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@fleetskipper1810]

It’s a funny thing with young horses like Erol. (We have one.) You restrain yourself as they grow up and learn things, because they’re not mature yet. You don’t want to overface them, so you take your time, take your time. And then overnight it seems like they become mature enough, but we still treat them like they’re immature. Until someone says to us, go on, he’s ready, he’s all grown up now, it’s all right to ask him more. Glad you got Nick to get on first and get the heebie-jeebies out. No shame in that. When you got on and rode him, you could tell you asked him for more, and he was ready to give it to you.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍😊

[@lizgarland2241]

Fab vlog. Erol has turned a corner and Izzy and Tiny doing great. 🍀💚🇮🇪

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@lonia.5283]

Very interesting! After Nick worked him,(and this very nicely) one could see although that Erol was more comfortable doing this exercise with you. Thankful to have you on his back again!😂

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏🥰

[@vintagelady1]

Wow, everyone was awesome! Izzy, you & Tiny are really starting to look like a team. I've always found that learning a new skill is like organizing a very messy room; it seems to get worse & worse & harder & harder as you go along until you are sure it will never come right. And then suddenly, there is a place for everything & you know how to do it & POOF! it all comes together. So I hope you don't give up, especially with a nice horse like Tiny. Erol will be a superstar, he's already grown up sp much, figuring out that he can trust Ashley not to put him into shark-infested waters or collapsing indoor arenas! Imagine how steady he'll be next year! Everyone gets cookies & a nice hot toddy after this excellent training!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏👍😊

[@mazfb9240]

Think you're a miles better rider than you give yourself credit for! I enjoyed this video. You and Erol are always great together.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@juliecarmody6773]

Izzy you & Tiny are awesome the more you do the better it’ll feel, just remember we are our own hardest markers . Smart thinking Ash , Erol was much happier with mum aboard & handled it like a brave boy .

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

😊😊

[@annelisestarhope9334]

So proud of you all! Well done everyone

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@TheRealLifeOfJade]

Izzy is doing so well she looked incredible out there!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@debbieredmon5063]

So very proud of you and Erol too. I know how scary it can be and having Nick run through first was the best decision. Still, I'm impressed with your bravery. Sometimes it is really hard to push through what is a mental and physical block like that. Erol had to do it too so kudos to you both. Izzy? You and Tiny were awesome as usual. Big bro Tiny showed Erol how it is done!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏😊

[@kippen64]

Watching Erol learn with Nick was very interesting.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@clairemerryman5042]

You did such an awesome job! And Erol gets it I think too. Yea Team!!😃

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@Golden1989-days]

Very interesting to watch. He was a little unsettled to start with the rider change over. Regarding the water thing, it looked as though he saw that distinctive yellow sand into dark water as huge boundary and then he initially frightened himself with his own splash. It looked as though for a moment, that his own spookiness with the water knocked his confidence to jump. Also, he was definitely more happy when you got back in the saddle. Great job.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

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[@Golden1989-days]

Ashley, your horses get their confidence from you. You do everything for them. You ride them “all” of the time. Why would you not be their encouragement through their tricky times? Maybe recognise what their spook is, slow it all down (in this instance walk in the water with him) and move forward together. I have zero negatives of course, about you your choices and riders etc, BUT at the end of the day, you and your horse have to bond as one, so you need to meet your “spooks” together and bond through them. Please, I truly understand your fears, been there too many times to recollect, but working through those things with your horse will only build an impressive bond. No negatives here pal. Right behind you. But please, think about what the horse is thinking too xxxx

[@ceciliavondehn4402]

Good job both you and Izzy! Erol has a strong curious personality good for eventing adventures. Tiny was perked up with ears forward enjoying the round..

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏😊

[@kallykat]

Great job! Sometimes that ghost is pretty scary! That’s truly getting back up on the horse lol 😂

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🤣🤣😊

[@marneymcgovern4285]

Great Vlog! Erol reminds me so much of my pony at the trailer, just wants to get on with it and is so bored😂. You both did great Tiny did great too! Early in the season, so much time to get after it💕

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@rosemarysyverson5967]

Super job Nick! Ash, you were awesome!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Nick Erol Ashley Tiny Izzie 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰❤️ loved the last comments between Erol and Tiny!! 😄❤️

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

😊😊

[@nickrichardson6364]

Bless him , water aside how scopey is he! Clever boy, love watching Erol progress :)

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏😊

[@noeleenegan7679]

Really enjoyed your video Ashley. Great that everything is coming together😊

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thank you!! 😊

[@GorgyPorgy65]

Erol's topline looking so much stronger. Starting to look athletic ! Izzy really reading her lines better...you can see her riding each stride now. Bloody hell, that voice ringing out is enough to make any horse shy, lol Simple question..no rings on Erol to stabilise his shoulder a bit ? The water phobia here could possibly be the murkiness of this water ? What an amazing training facility. No wonder the English are so darn good eventing !

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

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[@ren-uz2mz]

There was something about that water Erol just did not like but he managed to get in there and get much better with it.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏😊

[@germaineprien7691]

You are such a good rider, just love your confidence, he is coming along so well!!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kellyneal1]

I love your videos so much Ashley!!!❤️

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@umich79]

So happy to see you slay that dragon! Onward.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@devils.advocate2354]

Who you gonna call?? Ghostbusters 👻👏👏👏 both horses looking well.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@mirandaharrison5333]

Great job from you both. I thought Izzy rode brilliantly, Tiny doesn't help her much at times but she stayed positive and rode him really well! 💪🏻

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@marthafluharty]

Yeah Erol! Yeah Ashley! Slay those ghosts.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👍👍😊

[@laylabromley6123]

The difference on Erol in astonishing. Where did that gangly baby go ❤️

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

👏👏😊

[@staceymitcheson5109]

Who else loves Ashley bc I do

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🥰🥰

[@ansticecoe968]

What a lovely video

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ursulatevis5146]

Well done you two!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@betsysmall3576]

Wow!! Well done!!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🙏😊

[@thomasmumw8435]

You and Erol did so well! Hope Izzy is OK, gave Tiny some good schooling but seemed a bit down....

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🥰🥰

[@JustHorseyMie]

Was this now or autumn last year? I just can't believe how lucky you brits are with no snow and ice.

[@oldageisdumb]

At the beginning it said “filmed in October”

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Autumn 😊😊

[@Jennifer-]

Well done!!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@rebekahhamilton6000]

You guys did great! It’s so helpful to see your process it actually builds my confidence too! PS: I loved the music in this video what are the names of these songs?

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Shazam them 😊😊

[@Lilligirl319]

He makes Erol look tiny!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🤣🤣he does

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

I love the videos but I really am not a fan of music over the action. I know it’s to make it more fun but I love the raw sound of what’s actually going on. Not sure if I’m in the minority

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Think you might be 🤔

[@fleetskipper1810]

I would much rather have nat sound than music.

[@patbroekema6721]

Izzy shouldn’t be so hard on herself. Tiny can be a bit challenging at times but when you both click it’s super!!!

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🙏🙏😊

[@egeegee7146]

Errol is still so green. Lacks a few manners but goodness what scope he has.

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

He does 👏😊

[@helensmart8521]

Is Nick really tall? Erol looked about 14hh with him on him 😆

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

He is 😊

[@donnaanderson3527]

I THOUGHT HE WAS LEANING TOO FAR BACK SO THAT'S HOW MUCH I KNOW

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

😊😊

[@staloldeneibergen]

Nice video! What's the purpose of leaning back so much? (No criticism, just trying to learn something ;) ).

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

Safer on a young horse 😊😊

[@buttledge]

Hello, can you share Erol’s breeding?

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

British Sports Horse 😊

[@soldansbarn]

is it only me having problem with the video? the sound and picture isnt synced.. its also slow moving and is lagging.. :/ all other videos from ashley is fine and also other uploaders.. not sure why.. i hear the sound for the beginning when ashley is in riding gear.. :/

[@melissabrown8049]

Same for me, sound and picture are way out until about 5 mins before the end it seems to be back together again. Only video it's happened on

[@ashleyharrisoneventing]

🤔🤔don’t know why it’s doing that