DAY IN THE LIFE | CARROT STRETCHES | HORSE HAIR CUT | SATISFYING TIME LAPSES | HACKETT EQUINE VLOG

hmm im not great at getting these out at a specific time like everyone else seems to manage to do but a video is a video!
I have wanted to do a video involving carrot stretches and the proper way to do them for a very long time, so here it is. I hope you like it. I'm going to share a short video of just the carrot stretch part as I think that will be helpful and easy to refer back to if your on the yard, just ridden and want to run through the stretches minus me talking about my entire day for 30 minutes,
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[@elorapeers7871]

You are a very kind boss.... "Emily can't do 8 stables on her own" who else used to do 15 + on their own? 😂 Most of us have been exploited by our bosses so well done Miri for not being that person

[@yeaho6706]

Elora Peers yep I used to have to do at least 20 alone 😂😭

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

@@yeaho6706 So did I!!! and it tells on your body as you get older!! A person that knows that will help you !!!

[@sophiescott1680]

Yeah O i has to do 25+ on my own it kills doesn’t it

[@yeaho6706]

Sophie Scott it sure does

[@robynelks9134]

In my day ........if I didn’t get at least 35 done before sun down I was flogged and didn’t get any dinner 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pippakay7234]

I do love your vlogs, don't ever think you don't do a good job because you do an amazing job of them. So much info, love for what you do and fun to watch.

[@aresblue8522]

Miri your advice on side reins is spot on...you always give good advice and don't ever let the haters tell you otherwise 😊❤

[@Tadpole0110]

Vicky is the new star of the vlogs we should have her back. Co-star along side the dog of course. I don't think you properly appreciated the gift of The Bucket.

[@JB-uc5qp]

Perfect as usual, Thank you AWARD WINNING Miri . Obi is so lovely what a gentle boy he is till he hears music and freestyles!!! he knows the word carrot i love him so much. The people that hate on any Equestrian Vloggers need to get a life, The physio bit was great. Your vlogs have given me the desire to ride again after ohhh a long time lets just say i doubt you where born the last time i trotted on, but its going well according to my instructor. So thank you for getting me back in the saddle, now I've just got to master getting off again, not pretty!!!!!. You know Christmas ? do we get an hour long episode? just putting that out there x

[@raythegoth]

Lovely to see this way of training youngsters! So much better than strapping their heads in and creating tension. This is the perfect way to train relaxed, supple young horses and to help avoid any complications through their bodies. Also love Vicki she reminds me of my horse's physio hehe Obi also really reminds me of my girl! Keep the vlogs coming! Love watching them :D

[@mdee860]

Obi is SUCH a gentleman. What a sweet boy. It was funny when you started clipping him, he looked at you like: "Miri! I worked long & hard to grow my glossy coat & it's freezing outdoors. What are you doing to me?" 😁🐴❤ Very important that you brought up - don't do 🥕 stretches on a COLD horse, they need to be warmed up! Makes so much sense. Miri: I have a ? for you: what do you think of the newer bridles that have the padded V shape notch at pole area? It supposedly takes a LOT of pressure off their pole area. That makes sense to me as well but would like your opinion. Thx

[@coraliesentch4515]

Another awesome vlog Miri....ignore any naysayers of your methods, you always have your horses interests at heart and do you best by them ❤️🥰

[@melhayley6738]

Your vlogs are always interesting and some how I always learn something new even though its been a while since I've had a horse. How big is Obi I've looked back through previous videos but cannot find his height 🌞

[@besseboo101]

As someone who is a beginner in the 'horse world' and a family who isn't involved in horses at all, these videos make learning very accessible to me, and I can't thank you enough for that! love your vlogs, and the information you give in them. It makes for better learning, and a more entertaining video in general, when its all integrated in a vlog!

[@kippen64]

I have a yellow car. It's awesome to walk out into the car park and be able to see my car from afar. Your videos are worth waiting for.

[@smurfmonster]

Yet another AWESOME entertaining and educational video! Thank you 😁 One question, is there a human version of carrot stretches possibly involving chocolate or cake....? Ahem asking for a friend obvs 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️😉☺️ xx

[@jenniferlehman2464]

I loved learning a couple of new stretches that I can do with my guys that I have in. So thank you so much for sharing the carrot stretching part of this video. I really learned a lot. Especially the poll stretch and crossing the hind leg stretch. That one helps so many muscle groups not only the hamstring. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@rachaelhutchings2659]

Really enjoying this, especially as someone with a two and a half year old that will be backed next year. Your hints, tips and wisdom are great as all of my other horses have been established (and usually at least ten) when I’ve bought/ridden them and my filly is the first I’m starting myself.

[@everythingshiny]

Thanks for another great vlog, and loved the info on the carrot stretches, I never know which ones to do or how long to do them for so that was super helpful! Will give them a try tomorrow, hopefully my horse will be as patient as Obie when it comes to getting the carrots, he has very strong lips so I may lose a finger or two ;) My previous horse would just give up and sulk if he found the stretch too hard ... geldings, honestly. Cheers from New Zealand :)

[@luizafonseca_]

Really enjoyed this video! So interesting to see the stretches

[@cindersly6161]

Always so excited to see a new upload from you!

[@katieengels2256]

This was phenomenal thank you so much for some lovely and informative content! Much appreciated!

[@sturdygirl7772]

The clipping shots are v satisfying but then I find myself getting itchy thinking about it 😁 so much good information about stretching. Thank you!

[@patsmythe]

Good girl, good clip as in video clip too - thank you. You sure do work hard!

[@sandrawheeler1521]

Fascinating watching Emily at work. Learn't so much as always. Love the carrot stretches. Thank you so much miri for sharing this. Xx

[@annikaegglestone42]

Really fascinating watching the stretching and clipping, thanks for sharing Miri! I'm a newbie horseman and all my work happens out in the "rough country" so learning about these performance aspects of horsemanship from you is really interesting.

[@rachelgodfrey6110]

love the blue feed bucket kindly kept in view by Bentley xx

[@NicO-mb2hz]

LMAO great vlog your humour is on point 👍🤩

[@jillycannan6243]

Fabulous video, loved the stretching 😊

[@mgadkins1659]

Enjoyed your new vlog. Very informative.

[@sleepyt1500]

your horses are just gorgeous, love your videos!! keep it up i wanna see morreeee!!

[@marionwigzell7334]

Very interesting Miri. Bless Obi :-) Marion

[@karendenness5513]

Great video, please could you ask Vicky , if your horse doesn't rein back in pairs what could be the reason./ problem?

[@andystpierre6086]

Super interesting vlog as always. I didn’t quite understand all of it, since English isn’t my first language (plus I learned it with the Canadian accent first!!!!!). But my mare’s chiro told me to never let her cross her back legs (cause she used to do it all the time) because her back muscles were weak and her hips were uneven, it was easier for her to cross over on the other side 🤔🤔🤔

[@fionabeale1623]

Great vlog 🌟😊👍

[@lizzieburton5276]

Always love watching your vligs, learn so much, the stretching was really usefull as its something i want to do with my mare. Cant belueve how tall Didi is, how many hands is btw? Shes sooooo georgous too. Thanks again Miri for another fabulous vlog xx 😊💕😊

[@miaprice9244]

Obi is such a handsome boy!

[@GrawRious]

When you said 8, I became insanely jelly, I did 18 by myself today 😭

[@GrawRious]

My paint is poop stain brown all the time, makes a point to go roll in a pile.

[@sophiescott1680]

Faye_Casual I have to do 25+ nearly everyday

[@GrawRious]

Sophie Scott I had to do that many, but we’re moving properties so horse numbers are going down as the move

[@sophiescott1680]

Faye_Casual aww hope moving goes well xx

[@ivjo19]

" if you were to buy a car that cost that much money, why would you buy it in banana yellow" 😂

[@lisajames9341]

Congrats on your vlogging award. Love the carrot stretches. Do you think the Micklem bridles are better for the horse in terms of pressure points etc?

[@TheBoringLifeOfAmber]

That was brilliantly informative! I do have a question which someone might be able to answer, I do all of these stretches with my older horse, but she goes absolutely nuts for the carrots and I do not think she is really stretching. Is there any way I can make sure she is really doing the stretches?

[@sophiescott1680]

When ur dogs help u muck out by eating the poo 😂😂 my dogs do it too

[@aresblue8522]

Miri how is blondie doing?would love to see a progress vid😊

[@charsparks3513]

Please tell me your little black spaniel type... Is going out of its way to bring you that blue bucket?!? 😁

[@hackettequine2059]

Char Sparks he sure was! He lives for bringing me things 🤣

[@et_eventing_235]

What's the brand thing on obis back mean?

[@luizafonseca_]

How old is Didi now? She is so pretty! Love her 😍

[@user-ip6sd3rh3o]

Will you film some more clipping?

[@obsessionofhorses]

Literally read my mind... Just got a 7 year old never ridden in the contact... Lunged in a training rope thing... DID NOT get it!! Back the side reins for me 😅😅😅😅

[@paulinewhite1896]

Why do you cut off all forelock and mane? Just curious

[@sombrs44]

What song is playing while you are clipping. I keep hearing in your vids and can never remember the name of the song or what the cover/remix is called

[@dorothybennett6596]

Great video but can you please please tell me why Obi as no mane. Xx

[@sturdygirl7772]

Dorothy Bennett I do remember Miri saying about showing in hunter classes as cob or cob type, roaching the mane is more the standard? I’m sure she would have a better, more concise explanation 😊

[@dorothybennett6596]

@@sturdygirl7772 thank you. X

[@niwka]

one thing i dont understand is people saying bits are cruel. my horse HATES anything on his nose, especially if its heavy/puts pressure on his nose. most bitless bridles are extremely uncomfortable for him. am i cruel riding him with a bit or am i cruel for putting him through the discomfort of a bitless/hackamore? its so ironic like

[@Anna-vh5fn]

What's the music called at the start of the video?😊

[@aresblue8522]

We clipped our mare for the first time EVER yesterday she also needs to do the hamstring stretches but she would probably fall over lol🤣 Also should I do these stretches every day?

[@hackettequine2059]

aresblue each day after riding. But 30 seconds each stretch to maximise effectiveness

[@aresblue8522]

@@hackettequine2059 thank you👍💕

[@ithulah]

2. I has carrots??!

[@DareSpain]

Thank you for putting in there over stretching and stretching when their muscles are cold is bad! Most people don’t know this or don’t mention this in their video and it makes me cringe!

[@away_withthefairies]

It annoys me when hippie people moan to people like you about what you do. I am a hippie person - all my horses are barefoor, bitless and treeless...but i watch your videos because you are so kind and good to the horses at all times - the way that you dont just conform to everything thats traditionally done - you think about everything you do and make sure its kind to the horse and done in the correct way. Like the side rein thing today and there has been many other things in the past. The way you use bits and side reins etc is probably kinder than the way some people use bitless bridles! Plus you have to be realistic...you wouldnt be allowed to compete like you do if you were bitless - in dressage at least. But anyway, im going to paste this comment onto yout insta as well as i want my fellow hippies to see it so hopefully they will realise there is more to it than just omitting the bit from the horses life. Keep being you Miri and dont feel you have to explain yourself. Any horse who gets you teaching it is incredibly lucky ❤ xxx