BIT TOO MUCH SPEED 💨

Join us for a fun training event at Colraine as we tackle arena eventing ❤️
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[@MsDgroff]

From the US - It’s so hard to know when you should gather them up and when to stay beautifully forward and hitting the fence in stride. One thing I know - you will figure it out or learn it! Keep those lessons going! Emily, you are bringing her along beautifully! ❤️ You should be proud! You both have boatloads of talent that could take you far ➡️

[@emdeventing]

We certainly will keep up the hard work. Thanks so much x

[@Ridingforwardwithmaria]

Love the banter with Chris “ she asks what do you think “ 😂 Addie looked like she was loving the speedy rounds 🧡🇦🇺

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Great job, and looked like you and Addie really enjoyed it!!! Addie looks like SUCH a fun ride; she’s definitely got the scope and we know she’s got the speed! 😂 I think you rode both rounds very well! As a show jumper myself, being times adds difficulty, and it’s easy to get caught up in the race against the clock and make a minor mistake which costs rails. But good for you for getting it back together and finishing the rest of the SJ round beautifully! Tbh, there have been times in competitions where I’ve had a couple rails, and just kind of given up around the rest of the course. But you didn’t let it phase you (at least it didn’t look like it did), so kudos to you! By the way, you are not the first rider in a timed SJ class who went a little TOO fast in the wrong places, made turns a little TOO tight, or sliced a jump on too much of an angle and had a rail down because of that. Watch the regular show jumpers, especially the jump-offs, and you’ll see what I mean! So don’t beat yourself up about it. I’m really happy that the 100 didn’t feel daunting to you, so I will be looking forward to watching your upcoming events at 100! Cheers from the U.S.!❤ On another subject, I think Chris needs to learn how to give CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, instead of just being negative and, in my opinion, a bit insulting. There is definitely a way to explain to someone what mistakes you think they made in a more positive way! A way in which you don’t make the rider feel like s**t and a total failure. As a fellow rider, I know it really hurts my feelings when a close friend or partner just straight up lectures me on all the things I did wrong, without couching their comments in a more positive light.

[@emdeventing]

Thanks so much for your comment. We've certainly all been there with slicing, being too fast and cutting corners but it's all things we learn from. I actually really appreciate Chris' comments, I do well from a bit of 'tough' love and it's the best way I learn. I like that style from all my instructors too, I simply don't take it on board if it's all too nice nice 🙈😂 I know that's just me but I know Chris' knows that xx

[@aqhamustang]

Addie has turned into my dream event horse ⭐️ She’s so epic to watch love her enthusiasm you must get such a buzz after every ride!

[@emdeventing]

I certainly do, just so lovely to feel how much she enjoys it x

[@sturdygirl7772]

Looked to me like the two of you had a lot of fun, pressing the gas pedal down 😊 and she came back to you just fine. That’s good to practice 👍😀 well done!

[@MichelleStewart-Vince]

I love seeing the banter between you and Chris. You're so cute together. And seeing you and Addie having so much fun together is great! It must be so confidence-building! 🙌👏👏👏

[@emdeventing]

Thanks so much!! Always grateful to him x

[@geoffboultwood7566]

Nice Colours looking very dapper, It's great to see you & Addie working.

[@marneymcgovern4285]

Love the new colors! You two are getting on so well, as are you and Chris.. LOL!!! Fun to watch!!

[@emdeventing]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it x

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Em. Great to see Christopher on the vlog. Addie is really coming into her own.

[@emdeventing]

Thanks lovely. Was great to have Chris with me ❤️

[@patriciaemms1902]

That has done you both the world of good, a blast round with confidence and good old fashioned fun, poor Chris, all that grief 😂, sometimes it's good to forget canter lead, strides and just have fun 🎉❤ xx

[@emdeventing]

100% that but I definitely appreciate Chris' comments. Helps keep me grounded 😂 xx

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Well good training i love how honest they can be with one another i love a man that says what he thinks not telling me what he thinks i want to hear

[@emdeventing]

Couldn't agree more! He knows what I need to help keep improving x

[@dianehookham]

Awesome well done Emily, you both looked great!

[@emdeventing]

Aww thanks, we enjoyed ourselves x

[@christinemartindale8715]

Well done Emily I like the banter with you and Chris too he’s cheeky lol. It’s all about having fun. Tfs🤗🏇🤗

[@emdeventing]

Glad you enjoyed it x

[@JanetThorpe-uv2ev]

I think Chris is being honest because Em asked c for his opinion. He's also learned a lot about what he's looking at since meeting Emily., and he made some really insightful observations. Telling someone to dump their husband is an absolute no go. These two love each other!

[@emdeventing]

Aww thank you. He's one of my biggest supports and listens to everything. He knows what I need and when I need it ❤️

[@flyingcolorsponies]

I'm guilty of going too fast at fun, low-key events too. It looked like both you and Addie were so into it!! What's a few poles if you're having fun? That's what matters at the end of the day!

[@emdeventing]

I do agree but when I next do showjumping and she thinks it's a jump off it'll be me that's disappointed 😂😂😂

[@ihay472]

Everybody has an "off" day, maybe a day where they're not as pressured to win. Its not the end of the world. Chris was right in his assessment of what the reasons for the mistakes but its ok. You cant teach a habit, good or bad, in just one session. If only it were that easy!

[@annjohnson8437]

I know you weren't 100% happy with your jumping, but I am a novice jumper, and I would love to jump as well as you! You have a lovely horse and I think you did great! ❤

[@emdeventing]

Aww thank you. They certainly wasn't bad rounds but I did just make some mistakes x

[@sarahwhittingham6737]

Looked like good fun and addie looked like she loved it but I do feel sorry for Chris bless him, he said what he thought but then got told off 🙈😂

[@emdeventing]

😂😂 he knew exactly what I needed xx

[@bd24920]

Well done! I think you rode brilliantly as always, even if you made a tiny couple of mistakes, fun was the main aim :) I find it useful to test how they are showjumping schooling the day after a gallop. You can find out how easy/difficult it is to get them sitting and waiting for the showjumping jumps. Always good to know what you might expect from them so you can plan ahead. I'm sure you know of some exercises to get her collected and bouncy again for the showjumping if she takes a little time to get back into "showjumping mode"! Good luck :)

[@emdeventing]

Thank you so much! That's great advice, will try that this week 🤞xx

[@anniecampbell8554]

Glad you had so much fun even if you missed the ‘fundamentals’ as Chris put it!

[@kudapooda9993]

Hi Em I love the way Chris did motorbike terns ,when you said you were doing some titer terens. Good on you for doing out of a practes, AND a bit of fun it all adds up .Take care and all the best. 😊😊😄😄😄😄👍👍👍👍

[@ashleyellenable]

Wish my horse was as bold as addie. Abba is a kwpn, 18 and spooks like hell, always has always will 😅 ive done the RC champs at swalcliffe a quite a few times, long and short format. I just trianed like i would normally abba just seemed to know that jumping was last and she'd always have a full blown lay down nap beforehand. X

[@emdeventing]

Aww bless her, conserving her energy ❤️ It's a beautiful event so looking forward to riding there x

[@sarahcooper3378]

Great event where you obviously enjoyed yourself. You are very good at self analysis and know where, and what you did wrong. Can't say I was very impressed with your husband's comments and how he delivered them. I could see in your face you were not happy. Usually all comments are greatfully received, but maybe he should ask questions rather than give training tips on a sport I don't think he knows much about.

[@emdeventing]

You are right he doesn't fully understand the sport but I know how to interpret his comments and I appreciate them. He knows how I respond and sometimes that's exactly what I need. It made me ride way better at my next event xx

[@law7897]

Well done Emily. You and Addy are a great partnership, you both like to speed around the course. Chris giving you a telling off was funny. Even your lap of honour was a little fast xx

[@margauxnodvin7478]

I thought he was a little TOO critical, to the point of being insulting. I hope he learns how to give constructive criticism…

[@emdeventing]

Think that was the theme of the day 🙈😂

[@janl8683]

Lol looked like fun....im not sure who enjoyed it more, you or Addie 😅

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

How amazing! Chris isn’t wrong….but it wasn’t quite as bad as he made it out to be, imho. It looked like a BLAST! 😊❤❤❤

[@kudapooda9993]

Em when i was a groom we would go and do some schooling, then go for a ride up the Gallups .about three-day a week and do fealds rides .hopefully this will help you. I even did it with the ponies I helped trian. Take care and all the. 😊😊👍👍💖

[@rachaelkirby3467]

Emily, it’s all about having fun, but Chris is right don’t cut corners and slow down, where was your rhythm and your balance? Cam would tell you off, but things to learn for next time. Do a few fun rides and camp.

[@margauxnodvin7478]

She stated that the round was timed. In the world of straight show jumping, that DOES mean going fast, making tight turns, cutting corners where you can to save time. Mostly in speed rounds and in jump offs. We also often slice our jumps (jump them diagonally) and also sometimes take a stride out of a related distance aka a “line” in US terms. Yes, you still need rhythm and balance to do all of the maneuvers I listed above. Having ridden show jumpers for decades, it’s ingrained in me to find the quickest way to get from one jump to the next, even when I don’t need to.

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

I think Addie heard "Cheltenham" when you said "Coleraine" 😂 😂 She's finding the 100 easy peasy! 💖

[@emdeventing]

😂😂😂 think you're right!

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Its like Addue needs to jump bigger to slow her down and make her think she is so full of potential this mare is going all the way ❤❤❤ her

[@emdeventing]

Emily just needs to keep up 😂

[@devils.advocate2354]

4:23 🤣🤣🤣now technically he did film… unfortunately it was just the lens cover but he did “film” it in his defense from what I understood…. 9:48 🤣🤣🤣definitely your fault. That was settled quickly. 15:40 🤣🤣🤣🤣I’ve said my piece. This was fun filled day. Addie was firecracker that she is. Such an athletic mare. Sounds like some busy days coming up. 😁

[@annaabney1420]

Is he usually this critical? Does he ride?

[@faykelz1073]

Spot on!!!

[@emdeventing]

He's actually so supportive and knows what I need to hear when I need to hear it and I thought he was spot on xx

[@faykelz1073]

@@emdeventing *crickets*

[@joannesmartens9442]

Both did so well. But to the high it's a bit scary, imagin your horse stops and you fell down.😢 Addie was on fire🔥😍

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Unfortunately, you can fall off a horse at any height jump, and it hurts just as much. Just depends how you fall. I’ve also had falls unrelated to jumping; I’ve been bucked off, had a horse do the old spook then spin and bolt (leaving me on the ground), I’ve had horses trip and fall (one time I was cantering my first horse, and he tripped, did a somersault, and landed on my leg). My point is that riding horses is inherently risky, regardless of the fence height.

[@joannesmartens9442]

@@margauxnodvin7478 you can have accidents with everything: bicycle,moto, car. You're never safe😍

[@faykelz1073]

Definitely "say what you think" Chris but perhaps phrase it in a more positive light. 👍 Everything you said was negative.(Right from the get-go complaining about the time.) For a person we rarely see on the amazing Emily's vlogs you're not exactly endearing yourself to the audience.The audacity to say she can't take feedback when, in fact, Emily shut down in response to your misguided comments. Point me to one positive thing you had to say. I hope he's not that negative and critical in your private life, Emily. If so, dump him. You deserve the best. Don't let him steal your sparkle.

[@annjohnson8437]

I have to say, his comments did seem a bit harsh. Is he a professional rider?

[@margauxnodvin7478]

I made the SAME comment about Chris needing to learn how to give constructive criticism, and adding positivity to his “advice”! I agree that he was negative from the get go, and I personally found the way he talked to Emily to be a bit insulting. Not saying she needs to dump him, but maybe have some discussions about how to give opinions/advice in a less negative manner.

[@margauxnodvin7478]

@@annjohnson8437no

[@rosielowe2890]

I 100% get what you’re saying but I think he’s probably re-iterating what Emily talks to him about at home, being critical of herself and explaining to him how she wants to ride so I think he was basically saying she didn’t put it into practice! This is such a small snippet of their relationship, they are literally married. I expect he loves and adores her as we all do and this is their communication, he isn’t usually on vlogs so probably isn’t aware of how the audience might perceive what I expect is very normal for them as a couple!

[@Lindy4Horses]

Agree, I felt so uncomfortable watching this 😅 Emily seemed so shut down compared to how positive and bubbly she usually is. I actually felt so sorry for her.

[@Life.on.the.wrong.leg2020]

Choosing white with horses, very bold 😅

[@emdeventing]

😂😂 I always think that

[@ljmequestrian504]

The non-horsey husband was actually spot on. Chris was wearing his trainer hat. 😂

[@dicksaucer3231]

"balls to the walls" made me laugh so hard!

[@emdeventing]

He's been to enough lessons and listened to me for a long time 😂 xx

[@LuBushell]

Chris … what a spoilsport 🤣🤣🤣 got to blow off steam sometimes 🤷‍♀️

[@emdeventing]

😂😂 this is true but I value what he said xx

[@bromsonstud]

We all have off days, but I have to agree with Chris. Elements you work on in lessons and training went out of the window. Yes have fun, but don’t forget you’re training and producing a horse to go up the levels of eventing too. I think it’s great you have someone like Chris to tell you exactly how it is 😅

[@emdeventing]

Absolutely love this comment thank you. That's exactly what Chris was meaning and really appreciate his comments. He knows what I need to hear and it certainly made me ride better at my next event. I respond well to a bit of tough love and honesty... not to come out and say that was amazing... because it wasn't 😂

[@kippen64]

Chris is observant. Sometimes though, it's nice to have a bit of fun.

[@emdeventing]

Agreed but it is also all learning for Addie x

[@trudebower1576]

Agree with hubby on this one😂

[@emdeventing]

Me too xx

[@Katy_2k4]

We need Chris to do a voice over of a competition one day😂

[@lisajames4150]

You can't get stroppy with Chris if you ask for his opinion and don't like it😂😂

[@emdeventing]

😂😂😂 exactly that! It's the reason I rode better at my next competition x

[@lizgarland2241]

Emily and Addie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Chris 🤔👎

[@emdeventing]

Aww thanks but I disagree. Chris was being honest and knows exactly what I need to hear to help us xx

[@horsecare.skincare]

I thought you did great and it looked like fun. Do your thing, have a good time and kick on sometimes, see how to cut corners and be quick. It's all a learning experience.

[@emdeventing]

It's certainly all learning and felt we learnt lots from this day x