Draft horse Gloria as a workhorse and as a riding horse

Super draft horse Gloria op de Hottentothoeve in Bonheiden as a workhorse and as riding horse.
Gloria is een ideaal trekpaard om jonge menners op te leiden, maar zorgt ook voor ontspanning als rijpaard in stap, draf en galop.

[@mlbs4803]

for such a large animal, Gloria moves so gracefully and lightly!

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Marie Bartlett-Sloan exactly my thought!!

[@katharineforsyth1870]

No, she doesn't??? She moves exactly like a heavy-weight draught horse...

[@mlbs4803]

@@katharineforsyth1870 Exactly! With beauty and grace!

[@YurimoHikashi]

@@katharineforsyth1870 she has an excellent gate, are you blind?

[@izzyhenry1021]

How many hands is she?

[@nebbindog6126]

50 years ago, I had the chance to ride a Belgian horse, bareback. Have never forgotten how comfortable it was, and, how the ground shook at a canter. Gloria says " why go over when going through works!" She's a lovely horse.

[@eyelessjack2825]

I hated it! It was like sitting on a barrel that was jumping around! Doing the splits while riding a horse hurts lol 😂

[@intoxicatedbytea]

@@eyelessjack2825 That's what I thought as well 😂. It bothered me more that there was so much horse, despite being gentle giants they are quite intimidating (especially when it's usually arabs that I'm sitting on).

[@itsallgood4093]

She's so sweet and smart! Just love her! Who needs to step over anything when you can just step on it and take it down. lol

[@shizukagozen777]

LOL

[@MK-rd9dd]

Gloria is not in a rush. She is on Gloria-time.

[@mexa_t6534]

Man what an absolute unit of a horse

[@aranara_song]

She looks like SUCH A GOOD GIRL

[@hannah9315]

In the first 10 seconds the way the light shines on her face makes her look like she's covered in velvet 😁😁

[@countrygirlxo7188]

She’s so gentle about everything she does, what a lovely horse 💕 it’s amazing that we’ve trained these massive beasts to help us and trust us

[@Allison-qz5yr]

Not to be dramatic or anything, but I'm in love with Gloria. 😍

[@itsallgood4093]

She is a doll!!

[@clairey6407]

What a beautiful girl she is!! I like her logic - if you knock it down first it's easier to get over it. Makes sense 😊.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

She sure is a beautiful horse. She looks very sweet and laid back

[@Vito-nd8pl]

How does she move so lightly and all flowy when she’s so large and I fall over myself everyday

[@elenalombardo4216]

From Italy: What a beautiful horse she is.

[@zanderhenckens9172]

This is what makes the breed so special. Whatever your goal is, a Belgian Draft horse will always adapt for it. Thank you for sharing the video 😉

[@harryportfelikartakredytow8907]

I love such gentle giants! If I could have a horse it would definitely be a working one, I just love their personalities

[@lorife12345]

Finally a draft that has a tail!

[@lorrainenelis1113]

This horse looks exactly like one if mine called Paddy who breaks my fences regularly!

[@wintershock]

You might need some metal corals then. Not fun to run into though.

[@erinkelley4]

She’s so beautiful, quiet, and kind. Lucky owners to have such a lovely girl.

[@rnbrineg]

I'll get over this hurdle I just have to take a giant dump first

[@sallysapphirelord796]

So cute she’s like a big fluffy dog!

[@susanbrown2909]

Love thoses big old horses..so gentle and strong..beautiful horse.

[@frame7629]

I'm waiting for the "Put that horse in a Hackamore to Ride & Drive" comments. 🙄😅 Great fun with a beautiful, well behaved, well turned out, large draft horse. Thanks for the video.

[@itsallgood4093]

I was waiting for the same kind of comments.

[@liolikesgrass]

And may I ask you why ?

[@itsallgood4093]

@@liolikesgrass Because mechanics are against you, with a hackamore design. I am presuming they are talking about a TRUE hackamore, bosal, mecate, etc? The correct way to use that hackamore is to double the horse around, using your arm out to the side for bending him. That is not possible in a harness, with line of rein going from bit to breastcollar rings, saddle terrets, then to your hands. You would only have a straight-line-pull, so he might as well be wearing a halter for all the effect hackamore/bosal has on his nose for control. I am going to say that any kind of mechanical hackamore (no mouthpiece) is not going to work any better because they are not designed for that kind of use, horse is not able to be neck-reined, not able to be pulled sideways in a bend, when in harness.

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@itsallgood4093 Hallelujah! Someone who knows what they are talking about! XD

[@itsallgood4093]

@@warriormaiden9829 for what good it does. Anti-bit people don't want to listen to common sense.

[@warriormaiden9829]

Lol, she looks like a giant Dales pony! XD (just her proportions/conformation) She's absolutely beautiful! Would love to see more color variations in the breed here in the States. :)

[@itsallgood4093]

Right?! People keep insisting she's a Percheron, because in the US they've never seen this color. Although I do love those big blonde dolls we have here.

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@itsallgood4093 Lol, I can *almost* see why people in the US would confuse her with a Percheron. XD US Belgian: img.equinenow.com/slir/c8x7/content/belgian-draft-horse.jpg Percheron: i.pinimg.com/originals/44/fe/66/44fe6612c24528f96f8e6d44b0a96546.jpg

[@itsallgood4093]

@@warriormaiden9829 the Belgians here are used most heavily by the Amish and that's what most people think all Belgians look like. As a carriage driver in my small city we used almost exclusively Belgians and Percherons.

[@StrayWolfForge]

Thanks for sharing the video. Your horse is awsome.

[@blondievont]

oh its like her nose is made of velvet! how cute!

[@ariannahawkins5945]

My favorite breed of horses are Draft horses and Clydesdale horses. They are gentle giants😍♥️ and I love how you don’t cut your horses tail👍♥️

[@isisgeorge3332]

Technically a draft is just a clarification, but a breed. Clydesdales actually fall under this class as well😍 they are such loving creatures and despite me being an absolute tatertot, I love riding them❤️

[@prasicaprasic3270]

She is sooo beautyful and she moves soo nice Such a great horse 😍

[@shizukagozen777]

Looks like she's wearing a black velvet dress. She's beautiful. 😍

[@janetosorio7748]

He’s beautiful god bless ❤️

[@whimsygrove9971]

Now where is this place that has handsome men in tight jeans leading around big beautiful workhorses? Sounds like my kind of place! 😍😁😉

[@elkedecosteredc]

This is in Belgium. I live there I recognize the way of speaking out of thousands 😊

[@Doryplory]

I was thinking the same thing lol☺️

[@psychobratt]

Creepy

[@natatheassassin-7863]

Are black Belgian draft horses common? My dream is to own an all black draft horse. Basically I’m saying Gloria is the dream horse 😅

[@itsallgood4093]

They seem to be common in Europe, but not in the US.

[@diadia5634]

I don't think they're rare, but not common either. I think the most common color in this breed is roan, you see tons of them in Belgian Drafts.

[@natatheassassin-7863]

ItsallGood that’s unfortunate

[@natatheassassin-7863]

Dia Dia yeah it’s just hard to find all black draft horses with heavy feathering.

[@itsallgood4093]

@@natatheassassin-7863 most all black draft horses in the US are Percherons. That are beautiful horses.

[@biddydibdab9180]

Gloria is a great horse and a pleasure to watch.

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Wat een súperbrave en gewéldig mooie dame is ze... die is geliefd bij iedereen denk ik zo!

[@brookedowney130]

Such a lov ly horse and so smooth and gentle just knocks down the jumps

[@NZKiwi87]

Dang this is a good natured animal 😍

[@kksandy2661]

Gloria is a beautiful horse

[@Haaaayley]

Omg she looks so comfy to ride!

[@RedRedux]

I definitely live in the wrong country, beautiful horse ❤️

[@ratherbwithhorses]

What a wonderful horse!

[@SuperKasper333]

BIG horse, nice action!! She's lovely!

[@equinegamer6532]

I love riding drafts and drafts crosses at the rescue I volunteer at one of the rescue horses was a Palomino draft/quarter horse he was honestly my favorite horse to ride(besides my own) I didn’t cancer him at the time because I didn’t know how but boy did he have a smooth trot! the easiest thing to ride without bouncing (but getting off felt like I was trying to get off a 20 HH horse he was 15.1HH)

[@itsallgood4093]

The first time I rode a horse that was 17.2, I thought I was never going to reach the ground when I got off. lol

[@equinegamer6532]

ItsallGood yup it’s like you’re falling from the sky lol

[@keilidhseashore99]

I've always wanted to work at renaissance fairs with a big ass draft horse and do archery from horseback. It always seems so fun and magical

[@Happyfish5678]

Gloria is such a unique and sweet name for a horse.

[@Itslex56]

Riding her looks so fun! It must be like sitting on a giant sofa

[@joeltowle2737]

Very nice, great job!

[@algypsy17]

She's so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ♡♡♡

[@burakgeridonmez2900]

Hd747rv

[@rosaleegulley5314]

She is gorgeous 😍

[@enerra7640]

My dream horse...

[@islandbirdw]

Very cool, the plight of draft horses these days is grim. The more we can utilize them and avoid them going to a slaughter auction the better. Your horse and family are very nice

[@voxmomvoxmom3067]

Worth her considerable weight in gold!

[@cowjjf]

What a beautiful girl! 🥰😍

[@jessxo1921]

i kinda just wanna hug gloria

[@krulleman]

Wat een mooi paard zeg

[@celtisafricana4984]

She's gorgeous!

[@geversemily8258]

Super mooi paard🥺

[@annecooreman8769]

Fantastic!!

[@hihowareya9867]

Stunning horse

[@tammygeorge2061]

She's Beautiful💜

[@Linglinggh]

She is absolutely beautyful🤩 But why need to ride with that long bit and blindfold on?

[@feelyaalien3099]

The blind fold would help the horse concentrate it's eyes up straight, not wandering off to the sides so it won't go on any misadventures. The bit just wasn't taken off.

[@raven7146]

She’s so giant and cute 😊

[@madalenes9571]

*literally an adult gargantuan super horse* Me: aw it’s a baby

[@scowler92]

Horses are giant vegetarian dogs.

[@lexifeldmann5353]

She's daintier than my little Rocky mountain. But not nearly as comfortable bareback as sweet Gloria is!!

[@shizukagozen777]

It's good to see a draft with a tail ! ☺

[@redshorse]

Excellent !

[@peyteneq5301]

Big steps she's so cute

[@Jziyuo]

Yes mister, I would like to chew on your fingers. 😂

[@MajoradeMayhem]

Gloria demonstrating her problem-solving there. She's smarter than these humans!

[@krempo997]

How long did it take to break her for riding? At what age it started?

[@Jenny24601]

Lovely horse!!

[@gailschultz878]

Gloria: aw shucks knocked down another cavaletti

[@specterman2000]

Gloria is a regular Black Beauty! But I wouldn't count on her to win any races.

[@officialtwat9430]

Classic Movie Lover well obviously not cause she’s a draft horse there bred for pulling carts and such

[@jamies3553]

Bernadette Stonegale I don’t think they were being literal😂just commenting on how slow she is

[@officialtwat9430]

@@jamies3553 well obviously? that breed is slow in canter

[@aoifeoneill6286]

@@officialtwat9430 it was a joke, I bet you're fun at parties

[@jamies3553]

Bernadette Stonegale Jesus I hope no one in your life tells you jokes Bc it would probably make them sad to see them all fly over your entitled head

[@thanosdv4501]

why go over it when you can go through it !! hahah such amazing animals and so gentle

[@piglet1639]

Gloria rules 🤘

[@RedwoodRider]

Very nice!

[@emanuelaamati1297]

I just want to kiss that nose, it seems so soft!

[@ariannagiancola4388]

What is the point of letting her walk over obstacles?

[@dawoof5119]

what breed is she? i love her coat it looks like crushed velvet!

[@equidaes]

Fred Wulf Ardennais draft? Or a belgian draft

[@itsallgood4093]

I believe she is a Belgian

[@martinebakker8481]

Hoe groot is dat paard hij/zij lijkt enorm😂😂

[@arifarrar5739]

Not hating AT ALL but wouldn’t it be safer to wear a helmet ?

[@naturazpolski9213]

You're right,

[@equineheather9868]

Yes

[@leifleifsen7708]

Bravo

[@jannakeizer6631]

Hallo trainen jullie zelf die paarden?

[@RobertPiessens]

Gloria is een raszuiver Belgisch trekpaard, dus een werkpaard. Om comfortabel te werken moet het paard gemend worden met een enkele lijn, kordeel genaamd. De voerman heeft dan 1 hand vrij om bijvoorbeeld de ploeg vast te houden. Wij trainen de paarden van jongs af aan om gemend te worden met een kordeel.

[@trippytoad2382]

She's cute

[@sannelaces8127]

Je zou denken waarom zonder zadel op zo een groot paard. Maar het zit wel echt heel lekker 😂😂

[@Trathaal]

Gentle giant :)

[@ahmadhasif979]

It's the Rare Raven Shire in Red Dead Redemption 2

[@asantonia7090]

Wow😍

[@TheGrmany69]

That's what you'll call an "estradiota" type of ride.

[@cavaliereandco6194]

Y'a rien de plus méchant que ça ❤️🐴

[@rougette8305]

?? Y'a rien de méchant, si ?

[@cavaliereandco6194]

Bah le mors euh la charge derrière on est plus au moyen âge et le cheval il en a marre ça se voit quand il passe les obstacles 🥕🍾

[@ТинаЖукова-э7ж]

Бурушка! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@derryvirgo2509]

That woman should be wearing a riding hat

[@jefferyschirm4103]

A big dog could pull that little log !?

[@alex_nemo_]

It's a cross between draft and fresian? 😎

[@RobertPiessens]

Gloria is a pure bred Belgian draft horse

[@alex_nemo_]

@@RobertPiessens wow, she's beautiful like fresian! 😍👌👍🌹 P.S. I'm glad you didn't cut off the tail.

[@itsallgood4093]

@@RobertPiessens I never would have thought Belgian. It seems in the US they all have light blonde manes and tails with chestnut, sorrel, or blonde coats. I'm glad to see a beautiful black one.

[@unrulycrow6299]

@@itsallgood4093 they do? From my European point of view, a Belgian draft horse is either bay or black lol

[@itsallgood4093]

@@unrulycrow6299 how interesting. I don't think I have ever seen a black Belgian here in the US. Not saying they aren't here, but almost all are light in color w/the blond mane & tail. Most of the black draft horses here are Percherons. Many people comment on these videos saying the dark colored draft horses are Percherons because they have never seen a black Behgian. Sorry to say, but a lot of people from the US think we know everything. lol

[@leaodatribodejuda3750]

Maravilhoso

[@Ray-g9n4s]

💫😇💞😇💫

[@ladyren1575]

Is she an Ardennes?

[@soloparentsareheros331]

Belgian draft

[@RobertPiessens]

Gloria is a pure bred Belgian draft horse

[@ladyren1575]

@@RobertPiessens oh ok

[@uteschneider3349]

@@RobertPiessens Belgien draft = Brabanter??? Sie ist wunderschön, intelligent und lieb. Bitte den Schweif nicht abschneiden!

[@uteschneider3349]

@@RobertPiessens What is the height from the Horse? Wie hoch?

[@elenamigdaleva8001]

😍🤗💋💋💋💋👏👏💎

[@felicia_vz]

Zijn jullie Belgische

[@RobertPiessens]

Gloria staat in Bonheiden nabij Mechelen en dat is inderdaad Belgie

[@felicia_vz]

@@RobertPiessens oké 😀

[@lenabck393]

What speak the persons for a language?

[@mariecooreman5323]

Lenaxo 14 dutch 😁

[@lenabck393]

@@mariecooreman5323 Ok thanks 👍

[@freya.16]

Beautiful mare, but a bit overweight even for a draft horse, but still beautiful

[@equineheather9868]

I don’t like to have to call people out but she is in perfect shape and is very wide with much muscle as she is a working horse. Do you have any horses? If so what breed as I don’t think you know what ur talking about xx

[@freya.16]

@@equineheather9868 We have Trekpaard stallion, Noric draft horse and Czech-Moravian Belgian horse, so yes, I know what I am talking about. Lot of draft horses have high chances to be a bit overweight. And in the video, you can clearly see a bit of loose muscle on a back and fat on ribs and also on the back. I dont' know in what shape is she now, but on the video, it is clearly visible. She is still beautiful mare and awesome horse, so if you upload something on the internet, don't be mad of peoples opinions. Have a nice day

[@equineheather9868]

Nix CZ hi, nice to know u understand that it’s ur opinion and obviously not a fact . I too have horses ( mine are Andalusian and Friesian though) and we have 11 altogether so I know what I’m talking about too. She may possibly be built in a certain ways she is fit for a horse her age. Ur obviously salty so don’t bother replying to me cause I don’t like to waist my time with pathetic ppl like u. I just wanted to reply to tell u good luck with ur life cause ur obviously not goin far with horses xx bye lmao

[@freya.16]

Thank you for your "smart" replay. Hope, next time before you upload same great replay to someone else, you will make sure that you have enough oxygen in your lungs and in your brain. And please do not waste your time with mad replays. Have a nice day.

[@equineheather9868]

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[@is-nl9vs]

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