Bent Branderup & Hugin, 2011

[@Thelittlethingsoflife]

Amazing to think this horse once had three fractures in three different legs at the same time, survived that but later lost his vision. Such a magnificent, resilient, talented and determined horse. A fantastic duo these two are.

[@marith50]

stunning.... true bond between horse and man... thank you sir for never giving up on this magnificent animal

[@tamonettX500]

This horse has an amazing body, the muscling, the conformation...so beautiful

[@gassami]

This video is so touching it makes me cry. We feel the both of Bent and his wonderful horse have an immense love for each other.

[@Jacqfox1]

My father was a concert pianist and this was one of his favourite pieces to play. Beautiful work and beautiful music to listen to while watching.

[@atarratrynkette]

Now this I like~~~No overcramped neck.... Elegant and comfortable... Like the nosey wiggles....

[@AlwaysHorseLove]

Ah, so sweet when he gives him flowers to eat, what an piece of art this horse. Bent does an amaaazing job, both training and taking care of them!

[@suekearton6691]

that is so beautiful and for that lovely horse to survive those injuries. Shows what a bond he and his friend have

[@tinaoneill2715]

love the bond between u both this beautiful horse looks so happy thank u for everything u have done and all the care u have put in wat a lucky horse to have such a kind man with a good heart made me smile thank u for showing this

[@kizbutters2813]

Much love to Bent and Hugin. What a team :-)

[@DecadentArt]

Beautiful.Admire your dedication and kindness Tt shows.This horse loves you and would go to the moon for you.

[@TheAngelsprite]

Sara, Agreed with your post. I wasn't referring to weight carrying, but since you mention it, the wild Mustangs of North America are a great example of a wonderfully powerful little horse. Most of them are under 14.2 h, but wow, so strong and quick to respond. They go back to the Iberian horses. Spanish Barbs and Andalusians brought to America by the Spanish. I have one. She's really a great little horse.

[@revavest3751]

Loved the story of Hugin and the man who mouldn't give up on him,and the most beautiful out com,performance great beauty!

[@kaileyg3947]

Ach, allein die ersten Minuten bringen mich immer zum weinen, Hugin ist unsicher, strengt sich aber so sehr an. Ich verstehe, dass er diese Art von Arbeit braucht, aber es tut mir so weh, wie unsicher dieses tolle, wahnsinnig mutige Pferd ist, weil er seinen Menschen nicht enttäuschen will. Er versucht so sehr alles zu leisten was er sehend konnte, obwohl er bestimmt für Bent einfach nur hätte da sein können. Aber auch wie er sich zurecht findeet, einfach da tollste Pfer, meiner Jugend. Keines hat mich mehr sensibilisiert

[@Ladypurr]

The difference between a true partnership with a horse and the way wannabe cowboys THINK they can handle a horse. Their motto is "yank, spur and whip", and do it often. I have the cassette called The Art of Classical Riding where Bent Brenderup and Hugin perform. It's a beautiful cassette and I'm so glad I bought it.

[@ggcampbell3916]

What a wonderful story. Amazing !!! Bent is first class!!! Hugin is simply gorgeous and so graceful.

[@barbbriskey7695]

Just stunning. Both trainer & horse. As one!!!!!

[@rambleon7882]

Bent you are amazing! what a heart...what a soul ...Hugin is beautiful and so fortunate to have you :) Stardust!...

[@marionmike1]

Beautiful horse. Beautiful relationship. Good for you Mr. Branderup.

[@missbeans]

What a big beautiful boy. You can see the love and trust in their relationship.

[@gigiluvs6811]

Happy Birthday, with love and admiration from Arkansas, USA!

[@TheAmazingTwilight]

If all horse people had a mind (and riding skills) like Bent, the horse world would be a much better place :)

[@paradisesoundscapes]

So beautiful, on every level. A true horseman and artist.

[@kelamclifford6736]

Beautiful friendship

[@MommaTree]

So beautiful!!! You are an amazing trainer!!

[@remusgrecu3434]

amazing

[@angelinalarocque3041]

A beautiful stallion.

[@TheAngelsprite]

Pearls of Danish wisdom. A happy, obedient horse certainly can make a happy rider of any size. Yet, my concern is real. In Denmark, men ride. In the US, ladies & 10 year old girls ride. Repeated trauma to the joints, jumping off tall horses for years has been causing athletic arthritis injuries that mimic the injuries of sky-divers. Growth plates in children are important. Requiring riders to step up & down from ground with stirrup in dressage tests would solve this problem for many, I believe.

[@bladehoner3185]

Beautiful-Hugin is an epic horse!

[@47nicknack]

just lovely to watch

[@janetkontorinis7187]

Such a beautiful horse

[@andriesswanepoel342]

Fantastic

[@TheAngelsprite]

I love to see a happy horse! I notice that Bent Banderup does not seem to ride giant horses just for the sake of size. He and Hugin are very proportionate. I have this idea, call me crazy, that a horse and rider won't manage unity if the rider is a fly on a giant. I am short, my kids are short, and I have taught them to make sure they are proportionate to their mount. That relegates us to large ponies & horses of 15.2h, but the conformation & power is there, and communication is more natural.

[@amberblyledge7859]

When it comes to horses, True, unending patience is the way to go.

[@snuitable]

very beautiful!

[@emilycorwith1119]

awww ... it's like he's bringing flowers to his sweetheart!

[@joleneevans5654]

beautiful... it almost looks like Hugin is singing to himself

[@TheAngelsprite]

I love this video!

[@1995sango]

very pretty. And there is something very peaceful watching a horse roll (to me anyway)

[@Dragekilling]

Glæder mig bare til at møde denne mand :)

[@equinox03120]

Please tell me why I cannot find anymore the video with Hugin where you did back step of galop and some beautiful pirouette and four time gallop? I use to love looking at this video, I'm so sad it is no more available :'(

[@ramirezangel17]

Happy Birthday Hugin, you're a beautiful proud horse!

[@msmosstexas]

Beautiful!

[@lisaedlund8282]

THAT IS ONE GEEEEEORGEOUS HORSE!!!!!!! Great Job Bent :-)

[@loriborna67]

beautiful

[@ShanonT12]

Wow!! Very inspiring. This says more about his owner than him. Veeeeeery inspirational.

[@horsepoorwilson]

new to this today. LOVE both of those magnificent stallions, but would like to know about the blindness, is that a genetic problem in the breed?

[@s.lawrence9736]

I beleive it was caused by an infection he got from injections from medication given when hug in broke his legs

[@Tingaeva]

какой милый малыш

[@01Tira]

True poetry in motion!

[@HeyMedic]

Never mind. I saw the notation at the beginning that I missed the first time. IF I could own any horse in the world, it would be Hugin, without a doubt.

[@NametRU]

Хорошая подготовка. И лошадка впечатляет))

[@paulvelarde7512]

HOW SICK DOES IT GET ???

[@merstrand]

RIP Hugin...

[@marialuisamariuz2919]

Excellant

[@TheAngelsprite]

prorull, I already signed the petition against Rollkur weeks ago. I am with you! Good luck!

[@proruII]

Great TheAngelsprite :-) We still need more signatures, as we want to stop this abuse once and for all! So, if you can, pls. share ..

[@darynaldred7234]

proruII lol what abuse? Explain

[@Brummschuh]

The height of the horse has very little to do with how much weight it can carry without straining it's back too much. Factors like a broad strong back and appropriate (and correctly trained) musculature are far more important then the mere size of a horse. That's why breeds such as the old-fashioned Knabstrupper and Iberian horses (etc.) are preferred in academic riding, simply because their physique is best suited for carrying a grown person.

[@SusanneHollenbo]

R.I.P Hugin

[@angelsmom5834]

+Susanne Hollenbo , Hugin passed away?

[@SusanneHollenbo]

Yes he is :( If you find summer 2015 here om you tube you can see Bent show that he has this made for Hugin

[@trilliummorgan]

+Susanne Hollenbo I haven't been able to find the link to Hugin summer 2015. Can you share the link please?

[@2010runway]

+Catherine Sampson-click on Bent's name above subscribe and you will find the video. Summer academy 2015

[@streckenfahrer]

wunderschöner knabstrupper! sehr barock!

[@PearlieRuse]

just wow

[@sylvanatanti6173]

I love horses Somac

[@AngeDK92]

Han er jo skøn ham Hugin :)

[@PasoPedro09]

You wouldn't see this kind of lightness and correctness at the Olympics!! :)

[@WinnieMartinsen]

Hugin er en ener

[@stefanma6903]

Taktunrein sieht jeder Anfänger gutes Marketing durch Ritterschaft

[@HeyMedic]

I know Filur is blind but is Hugin blind as well?

[@RubyLugosi]

Er ist am Halfter und nur einseitig angebunden (die der Kamera abgewandte Seite). Die Zügel, bzw. den Zügel (rechts) führt Bent.

[@paulvelarde7512]

AFTER 10 MINUTES OF ABUSE THE HORSE INVERTED TO GET OFF OF ITS FEET THEN WAS REWARDED FOR IT .BRENT YOU STILL HAVE GOT A LOT TO LEARN ........NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL WHAT CAN THE HORSE DO EXCEPT FLINCH !! YOU RUINED THAT HORSE WHAT ELSE ? BITS ?

[@Heyikbenilse]

you all need alexander nevzorov

[@Pferdecoach]

das genaue Gegenteil zu Nuno Oliveiras Piaffen....hier wippt die Kruppe auf und ab ....

[@gabegreer1287]

Beautiful!!

[@crinard53]

Beautiful!!