Charlotte Dujardin Masterclass Secret Agent Part One

[@maneimports]

Charlotte thank you for being brave in this age of negativity. These videos are amazing and such a learning experience for all of us. Thank you.

[@JustWhy-nq5dx]

This comment hasn't aged well, has it?

[@Oakleaf700]

@@JustWhy-nq5dx Absolutely not. One wonders what this horse has endured in private. Thrashed?

[@harasdelor5321]

Yes, even cut into pieces, you didn't notice it. please stop your bullshit.​@@Oakleaf700

[@Nini4180]

Learning Experience? Have you seen the videos of that woman whipping a horse 24 times a minute?

[@CarolineMorgan-e2q]

Are the horses reins being pulled so tight causing his mouth to foam in pain? Answers please?

[@Oakleaf700]

Excessive rein contact can cause excessive salivation '' foaming of the mouth''.

[@Nightshade550]

Horses can make foam from just chewing on the bit, excessive salivation, and other things. most the time it’s nothing serious but obviously there are situations where it could be something serious

[@melgrant7404]

Busted 2024.

[@clairesuzanne1276]

if that is only just 4 years old - that has been ridden intensively for a year or more and that's cruel - its slavering because he cant swallow his own saliva !! His limbs, tendons, ligaments , muscles, bones are too immature to cope this intense circus tricks - he is going to be knackered by its 10!

[@melgrant7404]

Did you see the video.

[@mishellepalomeque1149]

@@melgrant7404 She is an animal abuser. Thanks God that everything has been discovered by the resent video

[@mathmester1457]

Stop crying. Every horse should be trained and tamed by these amazing riders

[@clairesuzanne1276]

@mathmester1457 only an animal abuser would say that 😁👍

[@skywonderly1768]

You obviously aren’t a breeder or knowing equine science. Horses are perfectly fine being started even at 2 years old. Tbds are raced at 2 years old. There’s absolutely no reason to try and knock an Olympic rider that obviously knows what she’s doing while working with vets, breeders and the best trainers. Get real lady!!

[@janets6474]

Critique of a green horse MUST be different from a "seasoned" one going Grand Prix. He's only 4. The thing to be looking at first is her body position. This horse is looking at everything, and his gaits are inconsistent because of that. He's behind the verticle because he has a weak back. He's just starting out and it will take years to stengthen him. As the video progresses, he has moments when he stays with the contact and lengthens his back, he comes up through his neck and poll. The key here, though, is her consistent position. No matter what the horse is doing, her back stays straight, her seat stays in the saddle with a soft contact, her leg is in the same position, she rises at the trot and her hands are steady with a light but consistent contact. Just because the horse is behind the vertical doesnt mean she has a strong hand or bit. He's 4 AND a stallion. I've seen so many videos of late where "top level" riders are pulled forward by the reins, with their seat coming out of the saddle with their legs all over the place. She clearly demonstrates that her steady body position is what will eventually help this horse not only learn to trust her but respond by relaxing and eventually stengthen to do the work that will be asked of him.

[@Kat-mu8wq]

If my 8 year old went like this I'd be chuffed 😂😂 instead I bought a bloody Arab who constantly has his nose in the air and his back hollow.

[@susantunbridge4612]

Why are her hands flopping around so much, and why is she so often behind his movement?

[@jonjonwp]

Definately looks like a future superstar. As the muscles build up he will look even more amazing.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

You defend abuse

[@jonjonwp]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 Get a life.

[@kerrismith7391]

If he even lasts long enough.

[@jonjonwp]

@@kerrismith7391 Here is a list of the young horses Charlotte has produced from very young up the levels. Valegro, En Vogue, Freestyle, Florentina , Gio, Imhotep. Alive and Kicking, San Floriana. Others like, Mowgli, Times Kismet, Mon Amour, are. half way there. So i expect Secret Agent will last as well.

[@kerrismith7391]

@@jonjonwp I’ve seen a lot of her previous horses. This one seems to be more behind the bit most of the time. Her others weren’t quite so exaggerated. Just seems curious.

[@milkanilsson129]

Should those upright rein aids really be necessary on a 4 year old horse and are his hinde legs really underneath him? If they were I believe he shouldn’t be diving and behind the vertical most of the time. By the way beautiful horse.

[@Whitneyfanxxxx1]

Ridj mg a 4yo on the hindleg is extremely unproductive the horse will break. Literally. At 4years you want to see the weight of the horses body carried equally, not on the forehand but also not pushed to be on the hind leg, balance between both is a must at this age ! Charlotte brings the bit right up to the corners of the mouth so the horse learns to take and accept the contact in the correct place from the beginning. I can see you clearly are not a rider you look too overweight to ride any horse I certainly wouldn't allow you near any of my horses with the size you are. Overweight riders are more of an issue in this industry than anything else but people are too afraid to point it out, but it's ok for the fat people to abuse the top riders who train their body's to stay slim so the poor horses don't have to carry their extra weight.

[@haleyps6929]

It takes time for young horses to build up the muscle and strength needed to carry themselves properly.

[@ashleymichaelkaritis]

I thought the same thing - and a rein aid like that isn't really a "true" way of getting a horse to come off of the forehand. Would love to a see a young horse with a much longer neck, reaching for contact. I know he's probably very hot and tense, but if the horse isn't relaxed then....time to pause and go back to something even more basic on the training scale.

[@haleyps6929]

@@ashleymichaelkaritis I think we need to have realistic experience for young horses. Yes, he should definitely be more relaxed and definitely be in a frame that’s more reaching and long, but he’s only hour. That relaxation is going to come with age and experience in environments like this. There’s no way to mimic this type of environment at home. That’s why people take their young horses out, to get them that experience.

[@alisonking0]

I’m sure that’s exactly the kind of relaxation you’d see at home. This is a 4yo on his third trip off property, in an indoor packed with spectators. The fact he’s handling the atmosphere so well is a testament to just how relaxed he likely is in familiar surroundings.

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

❤START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON! Beautiful horse, Charlotte❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@clairesuzanne1276]

@@Victoria-hz3gx animal abuser supporter....vile

[@maneimports]

Charlotte you have done a fantastic job!!! Don’t let the bad comments deter you. You are wonderful and your riding is amazing. Your comments your daring to take a 4 year old out for riders to see are so valuable. Many thanks to you and your bravery, especially in this day and age of negativity. I can assure you this video is amazing. For those people that have no idea and are unkind look at Charlottes legs and hands. The horse is going by himself. He has his mom. He is learning to get confidence. She is allowing him to have his safety net which is his mom. For all you people who are negative, what have you all done??? I would love to see your horses and your rides! Life is so short. Why so much negativity to someone that has proven to be a fantastic horsewoman over and over again??? What are your accomplishments? Let’s start to be kind. If you think you can do better, please post your video under your comments and then let us comment on you. So just stop with the negativity. This negativity NEEDS TO STOP NOW.

[@jonjonwp]

👏 👏 👏

[@everythingshiny]

Couldn't agree more! The horse is dropping himself behind the vertical at times and every time, she lifts her hands and applies a bit of leg pressure to bring his head up again. She could very easily let him go around with his chin tucked to his chest but she's not. I have a mare that when I got her, would just put her chin on her chest every time you took up the contact due to the way she'd been trained. Three years on she's improved hugely but she still naturally arches her neck when you take up the rein, even though she's now in a very soft bitless bridle so it's definitely not me pulling her head down. And she's extremely sensitive (as this young horse is) so you can't get her to bring her nose forward in just one stride or you'll have an explosion. Also for this young horse, with huge movement like that, he needs to learn to use his body correctly or he won't stay sound. I think she's doing a great job and hope to see him at top level someday.

[@jonjonwp]

@@everythingshiny Good assessment and i will add it takes time for the hind end muscles to build up so they can carry themselves better.

[@chesterboy9661]

Yeah even though she’s just pulled out of the Olympics because she’s on video hitting the horse . Then calls it an error of judgement. Carry on with your comment now about negativity.

[@susantunbridge4612]

What balderdash.

[@UKsingh1313]

So what did she do to the horse?

[@dog2484]

She abuses him. Like every horse. Rollkur ride. She is a psychopath

[@Wishingwell688]

There is video of her whipping a horse 24 times in one minute. Sickening.

[@dominicweber]

Thank you SO SO SO SO SO MUCH for posting this masterclass

[@Nini4180]

Masterclass?…….. This time without a whip, as she knows that a camera is there?

[@dashintolearning4071]

This is amazing! Thank you for posting! Such a lovely ride and utmost care for the horse shown.

[@dog2484]

Lol, always open mouth, always Rollkur bullshit. In your brain is just bullshit

[@Nightshade550]

I have only had one dressage lesson ever but like your a Grand Prix rider is it that hard to keep your hands still while posting or is that something yall do in dressage. Can yall let me know?

[@Kathiemin]

Can i just say i love how much in love she is with her horse 🥰 A true horsegirl in the absolute best way!

[@JustWhy-nq5dx]

Change your opinion now she's been exposed as an animal abuser?

[@Kathiemin]

@@JustWhy-nq5dx can't say I'm not very disappointed in her. And all other top riders that have been exposed. Not being a part of the Olympics this year is the right way to go. Still I believe she does love her horses and hope this might change her ways.. maybe. 😔

[@Oakleaf700]

@@Kathiemin I think thousands are seriously appalled at the abuse that has come to light in dressage and other horse sports.

[@melgrant7404]

​@Kathiemin it's disgusting what she did and probably got away with for years.

[@carolef2271]

Just love Charlotte Dujardin, she makes all horses she rides look their best!

[@madammim8198]

And the image of the wrongly ridden horse has also become firmly established in your mind.

[@carolef2271]

@@madammim8198 get a pill

[@melgrant7404]

This aged well.

[@carolef2271]

@@melgrant7404 to viciously attack someone who is already down and not grant that person the right to repent and not repeat the same mistakes is vile. “The sinless one among you, go first: Throw the stone”! By acting like this, you are not part of the solution, but part of the problem.

[@dog2484]

I love idiot Karens like you

[@jae.m]

This horse is spectacular!

[@Alex-horsman]

What kind of breed he is??? Do the breed effects the movements?? And comfort in riding?? Thanks.

[@Kat-mu8wq]

He's a Hanoverian.

[@Alex-horsman]

@@Kat-mu8wq Thank you!!

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

❤How tall is SA, Charlotte, please? ❤

[@MaryMac199]

Thank you

[@Bogenhaus]

Lovely riding, lovely approach! Wonderful Hester/Dujardin principles of riding…❤

[@marionboucher3155]

beautiful horse indeed

[@reneecrotty6910]

Incredible looking horse!

[@bloodeagle3350]

Moderne Pferde die niemand mehr Sitzen geschweige Reiten kann. 😂 Was findet man daran toll?

[@Oakleaf700]

'If {It} doesn't have a good temperament and a good character...........'' Shame the human element hasn't a good temper and a good character.

[@sandralogue1774]

Charlotte,stop the Rollkur,go back to the way you rode Valegro,there is nothing beautiful or natural about a tense slathering horse with a blue tongue. You are such an amazing equestrian,the horses deserve that.

[@kymlouise]

She doesn’t use Rolkur - try & learning something from her instead of baselessly criticising her. I am absolutely certain that you have never seen her ride or teach in person; she has the horse’s welfare at the front & of her mind always!

[@dashintolearning4071]

Have you even listened to her? She is all About asking him to be forward and helping the young horse learn to carry himself. He won’t be going like Valegro who was going GP. Rollkur is simply a stretch of the neck and if used properly and sparingly is not damaging. People like you will destroy the ability of people to ride horses at all by yelling “abuser” at every corner.

[@SarahK293]

@@dashintolearning4071Oh, you think Rollkur isn’t damaging. That explains everything about your reply to me on another comment here, what a joke 🤣

[@alisonking0]

There is no rollkur shown here. What are you talking about?

[@cb2ndjml]

The slather doesn't mean what you think it means. "The term ‘happy mouth’ is used when a horse creates a foamy dribble, this is a good indication that the horse is happy and accepting of the bit as the tongue can relax and the jaw can supple under a soft hand'.

[@Maddie-lv5sg]

This sport is only for the richest and the elites. But, it is still beautiful.

[@pattykake7195]

Did she show them her skill with a whip…

[@adppositiveapproachtocare45]

That's not a life for a 4 year old. It's so sad that dressage has come to this.

[@sidilicious11]

I agree.

[@alisonking0]

Working 20 minutes a day and being turned out the rest of the day is a bad life for a 4yo? What should he be doing at that age, in your opinion?

[@estellekeating2285]

You would rather he not be ridden?

[@jennygray7999]

Come to what???

[@DB-bw1tg]

I guess we just skip the relaxation? This horse is uncomfortable and nowhere near ready for an upper-level frame. Sad. This horse can barely breath.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

Its Moderne Dressage abuse

[@alicecopsey7789]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 3 horses died last week during the Cheltenham festival. Why aren’t you criticising this ? why because it’s the fashion at the moment to constantly berate dressage riders. 200 race horses are fatally injured every year in the U.K.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

@@alicecopsey7789 criticizing abuse in Dressage has nothing to do with fashion. Look at the expression of this horse. Look at the age. This is definitely abuse. It has nothing to do with Classical Dressage. Its in everything the opposite of what Dressage should be and was developed

[@DB-bw1tg]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 yes. I started doing liberty training with my 3rd level horse. Omg the scandal

[@SarahK293]

@@alicecopsey7789 Have you stopped to think of WHY so many people are criticizing dressage riders right now? It’s not because it’s a trend, fashion, or whatever you want to call it. I’m a dressage rider and I used to watch all the international shows I could to learn from riders at the top of our sport, but it’s gotten so bad that sometimes I can’t even watch through them anymore. We’re tired of the FEI rewarding people on tense, uncomfortable horses.

[@Shyhearted]

Is he supposed to be foaming at the mouth like that?

[@ankymrn]

Yes.

[@EE-zd6xh]

yes

[@Akinney613]

Not that much. TR he excess foam is bc the horse can't swallow so the saliva gets foamy and drips out. A comfortable horse that softly chews/mouths the bit has just enough foam to where it looks like lipstick. Doesn't drip onto chest, legs, ground

[@dashintolearning4071]

It’s normal. Horses are all different on how much they foam.

[@sidilicious11]

Why force a horse to do this kind of intensive athletics so early in their lives?

[@everythingshiny]

She's literally trotting him around the arena, and she said she rides him for 20 minutes at home just doing basic straightness and transitions. It's not that intensive.

[@TriciaBridgesKoontz]

You need a little more exposure to intensive. Perspective is way off.

[@sidilicious11]

@@TriciaBridgesKoontz you could absolutely be right, but I know what a relaxed horse looks like even in movement, and this is not it. I know she’s a world class rider, I’m just feeling grumpy about dressage in general, and asking a not fully grown horse to flex its neck that much is not fun to watch.

[@ankymrn]

because we want to, Karen.

[@sidilicious11]

@@ankymrn such a mature comeback.

[@Marina-ss2ny]

they should start with training at age 4 years old. They should not train it hard, while it is a kid - the bones are to young and the weight of the rider is to heavy for the too young horse. They train it so young only that they can sell him for a high price

[@dieterschubert1294]

Stop this animal abuse and cruelty 👎👎👎🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😡😡😡

[@estellekeating2285]

Stop your ignorance. Bet you can't ride this horse better.

[@dieterschubert1294]

@@estellekeating2285 that’s my opinion. Live with it or let it be 🧟‍♀️

[@melgrant7404]

​@@estellekeating2285have you seen the video of her yet.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

Open mouth, constantly behind the vertical, a horse, many years to young for this : that's abuse, and has nothing to do with Classical Dressage. This sport is lost

[@jonjonwp]

This is a 4 y o horse in a very strange environment. He is not a GP horse. Too young for what? Being part of a masterclass showing young horses at the very start of their training. Young horses go behind the vertical because of lack of strength from behind. You sound like a troublemaker to me.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

@@jonjonwp you sound like someone who does not understand anything about Classical Dressage. Learn basics. Learn reading a horse. Don't waste my time 😉

[@jonjonwp]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 YOU have already proved you know nothing by your comments. You are just out to try to be clever. You fail big time.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

@@jonjonwp du haust in jeder Diskussion denselben Schrott raus, bei Dressage Hub zum Beispiel. Ein fanatischer Fan von Charlotte 😆. Du langweilst mich

[@jonjonwp]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 You bore me too with your ridiculous comments.

[@NordeggSonya]

How lovely to show the horse way over bent and yanked all over. This shyte makes me sick. The EARS are supposed to be the top most part of the horse when he is in a frame. His walk is lateral ie pacing not walking and that shows stress. When you see a horse walking and his front foot and hind foot kind of form a "V" then that is the perfect walk. Horrendous and the general public believe this because they don't know differently but I trained in Germany I know what is good and what is not.

[@dashintolearning4071]

He is young. Needs to learn how to carry himself properly. It takes time and strength. She’s not holding him down at all.

[@dahnalachance8271]

The hubris of so many of these negative commentators is mind boggling. Do please all get together and post your rides so I can laugh my ass off. Got any more pro advice? Maybe you could teach Usain Bolt how to run faster or some golf great how to hit a ball better? You sound like fools who have clearly never ridden/ produced upper level anything. Go huddle over at Dressage Hub, that’s the troll habitat.

[@angelrose7906]

charlotte dujardin abuses horses! Not worth mentioning her name!

[@aslansgirl9014]

Is this the horse abuser?

[@dog2484]

Yap. Charlotte the psychopath

[@NadyaPena-01]

Personally I would want my horse swallowing saliva and not foaming at the mouth. If their mouths are so active that they’re not swallowing, I would slow down

[@kerstin.jitschin5861]

Once again about money not the wellbeing of the horses

[@MilliCZ]

Wdym? There’s nothing wrong here?

[@maneimports]

Show your video of you and your horse. Please.

[@maneimports]

And then you can comment.

[@maneimports]

I want to see it!!!

[@Whitneyfanxxxx1]

No doubt it will be a leverage bit in their horses mouth or they think bit less is kind although gutless is extremely severe on the pressure points of a horses head, causes extreme soreness !!

[@reneehey123]

The dressage whisper!!! Shame on her

[@Nina-md3tm]

Modern 'sport' using horses needs to come to an end.

[@pedestrianandroid]

What else would the horse being doing if it isn’t being ridden?

[@Nina-md3tm]

@@pedestrianandroid being a horse..

[@pedestrianandroid]

@@Nina-md3tm the ones in the wild are being killed. So they have to be domesticated and have a job besides “being a horse “ which doesn’t exist in captivity

[@pedestrianandroid]

@@Nina-md3tm what you going to do take Lebron James on trail rides? Horse athletes like human athletes do have negative consequences from industry, just like every single function on earth related to money. A lot of bad riders in every discipline. But if you want to complain about Charolette dujarin you need a psychiatrist not a horse trainer

[@Nina-md3tm]

@@pedestrianandroid you're totally right. We definitely need to breed horses and then make them do a job. There's no other options at all. Enjoy your life xxx

[@susantunbridge4612]

Four years old is too young to do intensive movements like that. There’s a reason classical dressage horses are not started until they’re 8 years old, when they’ve reached full strength. As usual, this type of riding is all about the money, and rushing young horses before they’re ready. She needs to spend a lot of time on a longe line. In Germany, maybe with a Bereiter. Or try getting that degree herself

[@triciamoran4996]

His tail Needs to be shortened coz it's so long he's almost stepping on it !!

[@marktucker208]

An abuser

[@Nini4180]

Man sollte die Videos von einer Frau, die Pferde misshandelt (24 Schläge pro Minute) nicht als gutes Lehrmaterial zeigen und am Besten einer solchen Dame keine Plattform mehr bieten. Unverzeihlich so mit Tieren um zu gehen.

[@madammim8198]

I could puke when I see such a young horse being so artificially collected and "schooled". It doesn't learn to find its own balance but is shaped by the rider's hand. It's the curse of modern horses that they offer themselves so easily. It doesn't learn to seek connection to the rider's hand and to come into a healthy forward-downward movement, to arch its back to properly carry the rider. As soon as a horse has learned this, as soon as it allows itself to be driven and doesn't run on its own - which these modern horses strongly offer - then the rider can begin to pick it up, and this happens depending on the age. This will be the next dressage crutch

[@susantunbridge4612]

She’s not a great rider, she’s got terrible hands, very heavy. Posts off her hands. She’s no Reiner Klimke, that’s for sure. The horse knows his job but she more than likely has other people riding him for her. Olympic dressage is much like Olympic figure skating. Prizes awarded based on favouritism rather than real skill. At least jumping is more honest, if you’re no good it’s going to show immediately, and I really wonder about riders who decide to stick with only dressage. Klimke and his daughter both jumped as well as dressage, same as eventers do. Appalling hands.

[@nickbeveridge3325]

Why is this horse foaming at the mouth so much??

[@kalayne6713]

Look at his neck, and mouth, foaming. This is horse abuse no matter how pretty you dress it up. Poor horses, we certainly enslave them.

[@AgentKJ06]

Ma'am, have you ever seen a warm blood foal...? Trotting around their pasture with their heads held collected, happily showing off? Secret Agents head is NOT being shoved into his chest, if you watch, you would notice that his neck flexes the entire time. She is not holding him tight at all! She is not whipping him, not jamming her spurs into his side, not kicking and screaming.... she let's him stop and look whenever he pleases, calmly reassuring him. Cool your jets.

[@avrilstacy3133]

She used her reigns on the legs of her horse during training to get it to step right? That's it? You know horses legs arent like human legs it doesnt hurt them. Their horse skin isnt as sensitive.

[@avrilstacy3133]

Someone is trying to ruin that Womens reputation. The person filming her is probably jealous of her accomplishments.

[@melgrant7404]

​​@@avrilstacy3133glad it was exposed. The veil has been lifted on her methods.her career is quite rightly in tatters. Her so called accomplishments are based on cruelty.

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

❤WONDERFUL COMMON SENSE, SO GLAD TO HEAR THIS FROM SN OLYMPIAN. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST-SA IS GOING PLACES 💐🫶✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤