Cutest Dressage Stallion EVER! Watch This AMAZING Norwegian Fjord Dressage Stallion!

[@DudaMeras]

Dressage should be like this. Nice movements; horse "dancing" without being forced and see a happy horse.

[@reinacelta1984]

Very nice example of a horse correctly trained in dressage. Any horse can perform greatly when correctly trained.

[@randomvielleuse527]

Not just cute, but incredibly talented! I love that extended trot! I also love the lack of spurs and how tactful the rider is with their hands.

[@SassySorrelFilly]

She has spurs on in the last part of the video, the part where it's nice and sunny.

[@firefrost9718]

Loved it! and also noticed he's being worked in a simple snaffle bit...

[@NordeggSonya]

This horse has a better over track in the extended trot than ANY of the Olympic hopefuls.

[@antjehester8760]

Yes, it's my opinion to. This is a horse with healthy movements. He can carry a riders weight and he doesn't carry most of the weight on his shoulders.

[@annlykkegaardsrensen9662]

Agree!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

The Olympic dressage riders representing Norway should be competing with the Fjord.

[@bathsheba.b8656]

Absolutely wonderful, no spurs, snaffle bit, happy horse, tactful rider, beautiful extended trot - what more could one wish for? I hope you will show more film footage of interesting breeds performing. I have always been around horses, worked professionally with them, and ended up running an Arab stud. The senior stallion competed in most disciplines including dressage which he absolutely adored, but was always marked down because he was only 14.3 hh and he was an Arab.

[@SassySorrelFilly]

She's wearing spurs in the last part of the video.

[@bathsheba.b8656]

@@SassySorrelFilly I watched it again, didn't see them glinting, did see that her boots had the supports for spurs like all riding boots do, maybe I need my eyes testing! However, even if she was wearing spurs in part of the video, it does not distract from the joyousness of their display does it?

[@SassySorrelFilly]

@@bathsheba.b8656 no worries. Yeah, I saw the metallic shine in the first two clips but didn't see actual spurs unless she was using like those motivator spurs that have the bumps on the inside of her foot and the spur would just be there constantly. I'd rather see real spurs so we could see how aggressive they are with them. I always rode in spurs but I was taught to use them properly, just there as an extension to my leg aids if necessary and to lightly help with lateral movement exercises. Owner of the barn I ride/rode at uses his spurs really harshly (reining trainer) and big shank bits on the three year olds and others 😠🙄 Sorry for the novel. Lol

[@bathsheba.b8656]

@@SassySorrelFilly I appreciate your thoughtful reply and I think we are in agreement that we both would like to see more natural gaiety in modern dressage. To me, as a middle-aged Englishwoman, it often seems forced and somewhat depressing and overly disciplinarian. I think I have been spoilt in that I have always worked with Thoroughbreds or Arabs and the last thing I needed was spurs! I now live in Eastern Europe, I have two rescue horses, one is an ex-harness racer, she definitely doesn't need spurs, the other is TB x Akhal Teke and keeping him calm and happy is my main aim. Thank you again and all the best.

[@SassySorrelFilly]

@@bathsheba.b8656 thank you for a civilized conversation, if you will. Everyone is always so defensive nowadays. I've never been a big dressage follower but when I was growing up, I certainly don't remember horses "piaffing" as a main gait in the showring. I, unfortunately, remember Rollkur but never the horses prancing around like they're in a circus or parade. 😩 I like seeing that you have an ex harness racer. I grew up around the racetrack. My grandfather knew some of the trainers, so we'd head over to the backstretch every Sunday to visit and so I could get my horse dose for the week. We had an OTTB at one point at the barn where I took my lessons and she was my heart horse. I loved that mare so much. I was crushed when she was sold to a green rider who wanted her for jumping. Maddie could jump, but she definitely was not suitable for a green rider. She had a tendency to bolt if spooked and she'd blast off. Fell down one night in lessons because she bolted and slipped going around a corner in the arena and went down with the little boy that was riding her. The kid was an OK rider but he was so small that he definitely didn't have the strength to hold onto her. Once she was sold, I heard she ended up in a few more homes and then no one could track her down. We heard a rumor that she had colicked and died. I was even more heartbroken even though it was years later. Oof, sorry to ramble on again. I haven't even seen a live horse in like 5 years because I had to stop riding because my knees got really bad. I like being able to talk "horse shop" with civil minded people. I keep saying to myself to just go to the barn and surprise my coach and everyone, but I have no idea of what protocols they have in place for visitors because of stupid Corona. Go figure. Quick question: does your Akhal-Teke cross have a metallic sheen to their coat? I've always thought they were a gorgeous breed. OK, I'm done😂😂 Take care and stay safe!

[@thejindoman7471]

Cuteness overload! This horse is fully aware of how adorable he is and he works it 🤗

[@commonsensebeliever6723]

The comments said it all! What a delight to watch this handsome fella with his dreamy, effortless movement!

[@amazon4111]

Very nice. A happy horse just looks better. That was more pleasant to watch than Grand Prix these days.

[@sueinraleigh3091]

So light on his feet! Beautiful!!

[@PopcornthePaint]

Finally I see a fjord horse that's not overweight!😃 This is really good!🙌

[@missbus4255]

Ahw.. that's one happy horse.. adorable! 😍

[@eileencollins8799]

That extended trot is beautiful! He glides across the ground. What a lovely animal. 🇬🇧

[@ksanurse]

And what is nice we can see your subtle aids to the horse and his response in sequence. He’s a lovely pony and it’s an inspirational show of horsemanship. I really thought it was a great demonstration of the stallion’s intelligence, confirmation and movement. Lovely!

[@amycarter1331]

The ULTIMATE all around breed. Love, love, love my Fjord. This is another awesome example of the breed.

[@ranmakuro]

I read the comment with Lady Gagas voice. "Love, love, love, I love my fjord" XD Bad Romance lol

[@amycarter1331]

Dreckhuhn Hahaha! Love, love, love the comment. Hee hee 😜 😄

[@angelinasandstedt5092]

Vilket par,så tydliga o lätta skänklar,häst som verkligen är i klang mef ryttaren en härlig syn

[@shazraff2010]

OMG!! He is just gorgeous!! Love his forelock and yes his extended trot - just WOW!!

[@victoriaspira8344]

Awesome. A pleasure to watch. 😍😍😍😍

[@Rebecca-fu5hg]

This is by far much more entertaining than watching the big name abusers and their goose stepping horses.

[@rachaelrogers2104]

Cutest video ever! Good job !!!

[@murphyshsu]

His little draft pony body is working it!!!

[@michelleashley3227]

What a pretty boy!!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

So cute! And looks like they are both enjoying themselves! Lovely!

[@ida2300]

Should have bred my mare to this little dude instead lol! that trot and extended trot looked much smoother, loose and free than most olympic level warmbloods out there

[@thubgen1]

I love him.

[@Genevieve_148]

he looks amazing and adorable!!

[@sunnyruth8575]

This little guy is really moving on pleasant to watch

[@Heiholetsgo123]

Bravo 🤩🤩🤩 !!! Very nice !!!

[@rachelsequestrianlife1047]

Beautiful

[@tastuchprima1647]

Wonderful, you can see his commitment is so natural, great Greetings and Polish in Krakow

[@aikokim4017]

Tolles Video. Da sieht man mal, dass ein Fjordpferd (sportlicher Typ) auch höhere Lektionen laufen kann 👍

[@MBrusaZappellini]

Adorable and impressive! Total package

[@annalisabeck9192]

Beauteous

[@stefaniehairas815]

Just WOW ❤

[@janesteinberg2713]

Good extended trot

[@loredelore7286]

He looks very smart and is dinky too.

[@sabineleikam7729]

Wow, what a good job! It looks so easy! ☺️ You both looks like a super team! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jobond3317]

He's beautiful he really is Now I want one no more Thoroughbred or Hanoverian for me

[@julijopeterson7096]

Pretty little thing. Nice gates

[@sandykien4233]

Was mir an diesem Video besonders gut gefällt, ich meine, ich finde diese Vorführung total toll, weil das Pferd sehr sauber geht, seine Lektionen gelernt hat und von der Reiterin absolut schön geritten wird. Aber ... die Nase ist immer etwas vorn. Sie biegt ihn nicht runter. Das Pferd geht in schöner Aufrichtung, was vielleicht durch den speckigen Hals vom Fjordi noch gefördert wird, aber dennoch. Absolut schön geritten. Und .... weil ich es gelesen haben. Eine Kandare ist kein "Mörderwerkzeug", genauso wie Sporen kein "Folterinstrument" sind. Man kann auch mit Kandare sehr sanft reiten und mit Sporen ganz, ganz feine Hilfen geben. Es ist immer der Reiter, der aus diesen Dingen ein Folterwerkzeug macht. Die Kandare allein tut nicht weh und die Sporen auch nicht. Hänge ich allerdings im Kandarenzügel, zerre daran herum wie in Verrückter oder kneble damit das Pferd und lasse es in die Brust beißen, sporniere ich es blutig, kann weder die Kandare noch die Sporen etwas dafür. Gebt beim Reiten auf euch selbst acht, auch alle Reitanfänger. Man reitet mit zwei Fingern und gibt Hilfen, die so sanft sind, dass schon der Gedanke ausreicht, um dem Pferd zu sagen, was man will. Wer in den Zügeln hängt, das Pferd selbst ohne Sporen bekloppt treten muss und dazu die Gerte auf den Hintern donnern lässt, macht eindeutig was falsch.

[@elkefaber3103]

Nice its in Norway.

[@Fanny-lc3xs]

Amazing! My fjord’s canter is horrible. So this will never be us! We can barely pick up the canter lol.

[@Jack126-qb7pq]

I work with a fjord named Tanya at a ranch for first responders military and people with ptsd I live fjords a lot they are so freaking strong but soooo sweet and kind I want one lol

[@isabellefavre2826]

❤️❤️❤️❤️from🇨🇭

[@katearcher8881]

Such a beautiful riding! This horse is super cute and talented. But I’m wondering how tall is the rider?

[@DressageHub]

The horse is only 14.2.

[@amazon4111]

I think she’s pretty average in height, he’s really just that small and compact lol 😂 adorable

[@katearcher8881]

@@DressageHub yeah, Fjords are usually small. But any idea how tall is the rider?

[@valeriestockwell6695]

I always wondered why different horses of different sizes were not used in dressage.

[@captaincruise_eq.8652]

The big black horses are “fancy” and look expensive..

[@DanishButterCookie]

@@captaincruise_eq.8652 The warmblood were bred specifically for dressage and to have flashy movements that can do the exercises with ease, making their career last longer. The fjord is more of an allround horse excelling in many different disciplines rather than just focusing on one.

[@keppelish]

With that beautiful flowing tail and forelock, what a fantastic mane he would have - and he'd look a lot better with a mane.

[@heathersullivan6269]

He has a mane. It's cut to breed standard. www.fei.org/stories/lifestyle/horse-human/discover-norwegian-fjord-horse

[@Tubenuub]

Fjord horses are supposed to have mohawks.

[@keppelish]

@@Tubenuub I know that but I love long and flowing manes. Just sayin' ....

[@paulachmura4660]

@@keppelish With Fjords even if you let the hair grow the mane generally looks very different. In most cases it will never be the flowing mane of say an Andalusian. Having had Fjords for years and been around many, many others I can say with some confidence that for the most part when the Fjord mane is not kept up in the traditional style it tends to just look really unkempt and sticks up randomly.

[@martybontumasi5058]

Beautiful video! :) I love Norwegian Fjords! I'm 65 years old currently and am taking beginning riding lessons on one. She's so gentle and even-tempered. I have a question, please. I'm a shortie and am only 5' 2" tall. These horses are so wide that I have difficulty dismounting from the horse. (My legs are short!) Any suggestions, please?

[@AngelCatBaby]

I love this. Awesome horse, what breed is it? I have forgotten. For me, this is what it’s all about, a unique combination of riding skills and most of all, communication between horse and rider, without this, there is NO success in any ride, let alone an event, and I love the way the horse is responding and picking up the cues and making it look easy. HIGH 5

[@bethhorton9638]

Why is it that if the breeding is not some sort of warmblood they are referred to as “cute?” Either it’s performing Dressage correctly ( which is what we are viewing and judging here) or their “cute”.

[@DudaMeras]

Sorry i don't get what are you saying (i'm not american/english).

[@Rebecca-fu5hg]

completely agree with you. Its seems like if the horse is not flashy and extravagant moving then its just cute, like its just trying hard. This stallion is far more relaxed and correct than what is going to the Olympics right now.

[@amycarter1331]

I think the point is that he is a phenomenal dressage stallion with something else the others are lacking... being cute on top of it. I take my Fjord’s training and performance vey seriously but still can never get over just how damn cute he is.

[@donnaworrall9353]

I believe several comments stated how talented this stallion is AND that he is cute AND amazing.

[@horse592yearsago5]

He's beautiful! He doesn't really look like he's built like a fjord, which I love. What did you do to get him like that?? He doesn't look like a draft pony, he just looks like a normal pony

[@Dishiest]

Somehow I feel the horse is a bit of a hippie with those long locks in front - perhaps you could wear a tie-dye....?

[@Konstantinaroesch1973]

Um die rasse

[@gehtdichnichtsan788]

If this wasn't a fjord but a hanovaranian you would hate on her for how much she has to work with her leg. I think she does a good job, but your dubble standarts are starting to be annoying.

[@Konstantinaroesch1973]

Mit einem Fjord hat das aber halt nix mehr zu tun

[@sannahakkinen1644]

Just feeling sorry for both of them on the video. Let's hope they'll find out the basics of dressage - some day.

[@catrionagarde4410]

That's mean. They're doing great. I bet your just jealous.

[@sannahakkinen1644]

@@catrionagarde4410 😂. To Be jealous needs much more.

[@catrionagarde4410]

@@sannahakkinen1644 Oh fair enough, but remember even you the GrandPrix winning dressage star was a beginner once.

[@Konstantinaroesch1973]

Es ist ein reitpony mit aalstrich, aber kein Fjord. Schade

[@aikokim4017]

Naja, es geht den Alten Schlag, also den kräftigen uns etwas robust aussehenden und wie bei allen Rassen inzwischen, auch den sportlichen Typ. Die meisten Zuchthengste unter den Fjordis sehen so aus wie dieser.

[@charlottebonnie5320]

Möglicherweise - es fehlt das Mehlmaul, Aalstrich - wo? Einmal kann man kurz auf die Kruppe schauen, aber da habe ich keinen Aalstrich gesehen. Ausgerechnet in Norwegen (Zuschrift von Elke Faber) gibt es nicht-reinrassige Fjordpferde? Kann man nicht verstehen.

[@Walli-2003]

Danke für den Hinweis. Ich hatte ihn für einen reinrassigen Norweger gehalten. Wie man sich täuschen kann. Wurde wohl mit einem Sportpony gekreuzt und hat aber grösstenteils das Aussehen vom Norweger geerbt.

[@Miaroblox2040]

It is actually a purebred fjord 🥰

[@cynthiabowers3109]

That person needs to learn how to ride instead of bouncing all over the saddle...