What Is Going On Inside His Head? Brett Kidding Debuts His Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle At Olympia

On Friday we dance here at Dressage Hub but today we have a new type of grand prix dressage freestyle for you! This play by play narration of Brett Kiddings Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle debut is performed by none other than Tristan Tucker who is the founder and creator of the TRT method of training.
Not only is this grand prix dressage freestyle hilarious to watch but more importantly this horse is a saint for putting up with all of the bouncing and bobbing around that is done in the name of dressage comedy.
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[@claudia273]

For those who feel bad for the horse, there’s no need to. The way he moves his hands are vertical and a bit lateral. Meaning there’s close to no increase in pressure. If you would measure the amount of pressure in the horses’ mouth, it will probably be ten times less than the average ‘pro-rider’. It’s actually very interesting and a good leaning experience to analyse Tristan. Watch the horses’ expression and imo it’s very clear he’s fine with this. Sure, he sometimes opens his mouth, but every horse does. It just means it’s a bit more pressure than he’s used to. Not because of pain, but an unprepared increase of pressure probably. A horse that’s used to a regular max of +- 5 kg will open at let’s say 7 kg. So imagine what he is used to feel.. (the answer is close to nothing at all) He looks content and attentive.

[@sarahwagland1559]

Well said Claudia.

[@terkabone]

And that's the horrible thing about modern dressage. That a 5 kg pressure in the horse's mouth is "OK" and "normal". Holy cow, that's a lot of pressure to such a sensitive part of horse's body! And it's sad if you think that "every horse opens his mouth against the bit sometimes" and it's "normal". And the thing that other pro-riders do much worse things to their horses doesn't mean that this is good. Once you find the art of classical dressage and academic riding, you will not find this alright. But I didn't want to say that Tristan is an abuser, not at all! I like his attitude to the horses and his ways of training. I'm just saying that I would be ashamed using more pressure than needed to the horse just for an entertainment and fun.

[@claudia273]

@@terkabone Have you ever ridden with a rein tension meter? I never said 5 kg is normal. I just said it was a possible max. And don’t be so certain you’ve never reached that amount. And stop preaching about classical dressage, because for every classical rider it might be even higher. I’ve seen real classical riders reach thrice that amount. So know what you’re talking about. 😉 I believe a normal connection was around a mean of 1 kg. So that 5 kg is a little more than two times that amount per hand. So it sounds more than it is

[@terkabone]

@@claudia273 You obviously don't know what you're talking about. The principle of classical dressage and Ecole de legerete (literally The school of lightness) is to teach the horse on the lightest aids including the rein contact. I'm really curious where you saw such a strong rein contact used by a classical rider. Read something about this topic before saying such a bullshit.

[@claudia273]

@@terkabone I’m pretty sure I’ve read and learned more about classical dressage. I’ve literally spend decades in multiple countries learning about it. Funny you mention Karl. Because it actually was a Karl rider. And btw, I don’t have anything against his method. I actually have great experience with him. But every method of training horses has ‘ugly moments’. It’s not that difficult to find ‘ugly pictures’ of him even. There are definitely some open mouth picures of him, someone recently mentioned he had one on his own website. (Not sure whether this is true) Let’s talk again when you used a meter. You’ll be surprised.

[@CarolanIvey]

I love how the horse is the “straight man” throughout this routine, maintaining his composure despite the nonsense going on on his back! 🤣

[@smurfmonster]

It takes an incredible rider and an incredibly talented horse to pull off a performance like this.

[@debbyengland7512]

Yes it does. Great job you two

[@flowvisionary]

He is an excellent rider. To ride these movements that IS included in the GP on ha normal snaffle (it is called "träns" in Sweden) and no noseband... Impressive. The horse is totally without tension, despite his upper body movement. Imagine how stable his seat is. The legs (spurs) are not touching the horse at all. He (they) show excellent passage, pirouette, flying changes - and the horse is content, relaxed, with the rider. THAT is impressive.

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

This is exactly why I take the stance that dressage on every level should be done without a double bridle. They should be banned, no rider has a right to that much leverage, it's unnecessary and not needed as you explained very clearly here. Yet, way too many dressage riders want to come in and argue that double bridles/two bits are necessary to perform the movements, a theory this equestrian proved completely false in under 8 minutes. The second I saw one rein and a snaffle, I knew I would love this video. Love your intelligent comment as well. I don't see them often enough regarding equestrian sports. You hit it dead on, respect!👏

[@flowvisionary]

@@Nicole-qc5dh Thank you! Lovely to read, in several ways! 🙏🥰

[@nala8223]

Not using tack that hurts horses isn't impressive

[@cricket1301]

I don't like nosebands. I understand what the purpose is supposed to be...but does that really hold water? There is a lot of research about nosebands and facial nerves. I don't know. Are they as necessary or beneficial for the amount they are used? curious on thoughts on this.

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Well, my horse was only able to perform at his peak when I put him into a simple snaffle bit and a leather strap to hold the thing to his head. That was it. We could do pirouettes, piaffe and passage. No double bit required, he was absolutely happy with his snaffle.

[@mjr8791]

His next performance should have the horse narrating. That would be extra fun: the whole performance from the horse's point of view! ;)

[@heathercollins4432]

He did "speak" for the horse in the warm-up (hint: the German accent!)

[@barbarahaynes7036]

Brilliant idea!! 😂

[@syzygyfarm]

@@heathercollins4432 "You just press me with your nervous inside leg!" I could listen to an entire session of what that horse thinks! :D

[@heathercollins4432]

@@syzygyfarm - Same - I wish he would do an entire freestyle, just from the horse's point of view!!!

[@mymlb1965]

I was thinking how great that would be!

[@14.1_handshigh]

Despite how intentionally horrible the riding it, this is an impressive (and very amusing) performance, to be able to ride so visually bad, yet still conduct the horse properly and lightly really shows how skilled the rider is (and how patient that horse is!) the whole ride the horse is like “yep. This is an average tuesday.” And shows the trust they have in their rider. Love this video!

[@typerexc]

It's doubly impressive. It takes a LOT of skill (horse _and_ rider) to flub around and still look gorgeous.

[@ratherbfishing455]

I don't care for the jerky hands. Ridiculous

[@KittenBlackheart]

No double bridle/double bit. Horse is relaxed and enjoying the ride. Satire at its best

[@NuggieIsMissing]

@@ratherbfishing455 It’s intentionally supposed to be bad

[@NuggieIsMissing]

@@ratherbfishing455 but if you watch the position of his horses head and how soft his hands remained, it wasn’t as bad as it looked

[@typerexc]

Not a horse person specifically, though love watching and learning. This skit actually taught me loads more than all the dressage videos I've watched, about REAL connection between horse and rider. I understand more now than I ever did before. Basically, there is NO way this could have been performed without the horse being happy with and understanding everything that was being asked of him...in a way, in this video, he was in on the joke, and the rider respected him immensely to cooperate.

[@Pheo_]

I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but you can easily force horses into doing things they don't want to. You can even teach them not to react to it and just accept it. It's sadly something that happens way too often.

[@winry2357]

@@Pheo_ as someone who grew up with horses, they’re way more stubborn than you give them credit for. I had a horse that loved to swim, but wouldn’t put one hoof in a mud puddle, no matter what I did to work with her on it. I had another that would chase cattle and face down a bear, but god forbid he go within 20 feet of a plastic bag. I had one horse who hated to turn right, so we had to go the long way around and make left turns only for the most part, she was just stubborn that way. At one point, my family had 13 horses on our property, each with their own quirks. A horse will only do what you ask if they trust you and if they don’t think you’re asking too much of them. I also had a pony that was what I called “bullet proof” as he would not spook at anything and would do anything I asked of him. All I did was spend a ton of time with him and gave him a moment to assess what I wanted from him, then he would do what I asked. You seem like one of those people that watch too many movies about the abused horses and think the most common way of training must be to whip them half to death so they listen. There are very few trainers who work that way and their careers never go anywhere.

[@jolenewindham5484]

The blooper ones are hilarious

[@leliacogar9051]

Outstanding skit my boy and the horse awesome..loved it what style and story theme it was great and a nice change from the ordinary and you didn't miss a beat hooray you're very professional and you pulled it off professionally I loved every moment of it thank you you made my day enjoy

[@binakokis4115]

@@winry2357this is the truth!!! Horses will not listen and do what you ask of them if they don’t trust you or feel safe! I know this is true because my horses will let me know if they don’t want to work one day or are just feeling sore or tired. And they’ll tell me that because they know I’ll understand and adjust as needed. Most owners listen to their horses and the horses in return want please us! They’ll show you if you look for it. It’s amazing to see. Some people just take advantage of that and that’s where the world turns into an ugly place. This performance is outstanding there’s so much that has to be taken into account when making it look exaggerated and messy and actually communicating affectively and pain free to the horse.

[@Flying0Dismount]

The sad thing is that this is better than some of what passes for Grand Prix these days...

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

BETTER...??? OMG

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

Flying0Dismount:best comment! Hes riding so much better then 95 %Modern Dressage Riders.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@saarlooswolfhund6237 HOW is it better?

[@johanna7096]

Look closely at his legs, his seat and hands. Despite his satire performance he doesn’t stab with Spurs doesn’t pull on the pit (you can see that on the horses body language very good) the horse is calm and relaxed and that is more than you see with some other riders

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@johanna7096 what about the hyperflexion and open mouth??

[@kxtulapsi]

This horse is a real saint, if i even tried to joke around on my pony like this i would end up 20 feet in the air.

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

His hands are soft on the bit and he's not slamming down on the saddle, he's just making it look like he is.

[@kxtulapsi]

@@AccidentallyOnPurpose Yeah, i totally get that! It's just that the ponies i ride are not used to playing around like this😅

[@bgabriellan7176]

I am so impressed with how this beautiful horse ignores all the silliness and pays attention to what is properly informed to him. He is still so mellow and together!

[@diemuckelmanns5626]

Great performance! This is real satire!!! Don't worry about the horse's mouth - don't look at the hands, look at the bit - it's quiet in the mouth most of the time - how he manages to do that, despite his exaggerated performance is a masterstroke!

[@TheOldandslow]

He is masterful. Well said.

[@alicecohen4726]

Abs and physical mastery.👍😊

[@Roses6858]

He was gnawing at the bit at the beginning

[@kristenkylemack9477]

That was so funny! I love the Humor in the whole performance! Thinking out loud as a competitor. I remember getting a whasp caught in my hair during a class when I was about eleven years old. My pony did her thing, while I was having a panic attack. Knocked my hat off & pulling pins out of my hair, then a hair tie. Going around the arena, I was bent over the right side of my pony, while she was cantering. I remember wondering is any body going to notice! Lol! I then rapidly used my hands shaking my hair. Finally got the wasp loose too fly away! I didnt get stung but the buzzing I heard & felt, put me in panic mode. I was a wreck but finished the class! Didn't place of course. People totally noticed & were confused at first & entertained, because Pooh just did her thing , while I was in a panic survival mode. The Judge handed me my hat at the end of the class! Smiled & said exstrodanary ride. I am sixty five now & still remember the laughter afterwards. I was very proud of pooh for keeping her composure, through the whole ordeal! This performance brought that memory back! I think it was the phone call part that, triggered me! Lol! It also reminding me of Thelwell Pony Cartoons! Great Job! 👍

[@IUsedToBeAnAdventurerLikeYou]

@@Roses6858 some horses do that. I had a lesson horse that did that because he was a stinker and liked to fidget. I always used a light hand. He was a goofball and fun to work with.

[@LisaWJohnsonfromNC]

One of the most impressive, talented and entertaining patterns I've ever watched. I enjoyed every second of this. Magnificient creature and the rider is second to none.

[@suzannenichols6900]

And a comedian to boot. Amazing!

[@kristinetrott5087]

Amazingly, that lovely horse just seems to go on doing what he should be doing, in spite of the crazy, hilarious fool on his back. What a good boy! And what a totally side-splitting spoof! I'm amazed the judges let this happen but good on them. The crowd obviously had a good time!

[@barbarahaynes7036]

I imagine the judges would be in on the joke before they started their incredible routine

[@Surfing1709]

The judges also are just humans it has been a fun act. And the man's s riding has been incredibly awesome! The horse totally calm. Full on trust. There is no way your judges could say anything against him.

[@riverluvr1947]

This is THE MOST OUTSTANDING display of excellent horsemanship, on the back of an excellent horse!! You amaze me!

[@Calmitsok]

This routine has obviously been so practiced and prepared by this man and his horse. Ridden using a basic snaffle and caveson noseband. Horses ears pricked and happy. Riders leg beautifully placed for all movements. Loved it.

[@Calmitsok]

On closer look. Is this a bridle that puts pressure on the poll?

[@milkbottlesdowncherrylane6703]

you should be ashamed of yourself for loving horse cruelty

[@Calmitsok]

@@milkbottlesdowncherrylane6703 do you feel that dressage as a whole is cruel or just this particular performance?

[@sandralogue1774]

​@@CalmitsokDo you actually know anything about tack,or do you just read enough to make it look like you might know something...😒 Knowledge is a great thing,not enough or just enough to draw poor conclusions only makes that person appear like what this extremely talented rider and was portraying,a buffoon.

[@Toofee2]

The horse doesn't swish his tail at all. Completely relaxed...i think i can even see the horse smiling a bit...!

[@angiekram8536]

Die Geduld und der Großmut dieses Pferdes ist unbeschreiblich

[@tinselPixie]

His horse is happily mouthing the bit, and his tail is relaxed, there's no tension in this animal, they're working beautifully together. So funny and what a great partnershup.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

you like behind vertical/hyperflexion?

[@109367]

@@vibeskouenborg6842 He WAS behind the vertical a lot :|

[@irish.eventing0386]

@@vibeskouenborg6842 he looked behind the vertical in the beginning, but once the test started I rarely saw the horse drop behind the vertical. It looks like it may be BTV in some of the canter, or super collected moves sometimes. But the slight BTV in this test is nothing of concern, its as simple as over collecting, or the horse just being slightly under muscled.

[@Brembelia]

Happily mouthing the bit??? I think it's cruelty slamming that bit around in his mouth like that. How would you like it? This goes into the Big Lick category of animal abuse and should be banned from show rings. Horrible.

[@Calmitsok]

@@vibeskouenborg6842 He was slightly behind the vertical and I can't comment on his training at home. But he was ridden in a snaffle and he looked very comfortable. Surely more comfortable than a double bridle?

[@stinknbee]

*This was great! It was an "in your eye" to the judges, and to the riders who actually do abuse their horses with harsh bits and the "banned but not enforced Rollkur." I especially loved the part where he talked about the slow music "making the judges think the horse is relaxed." He gets the highest marks from me.* 🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@debrahouston2884]

That was a HOOT! I'm not a dressage rider, but I was amazed at how he could direct + control the horse, given the rider's ridiculous, comical body postures, etc. Amazing, really... Great steed and obviously a very talented horseman!

[@mmca7288]

I'm sorry but I was killing myself laughing as the horse wasn't distressed at all and didn't try to run off or flip out, but happily went along with it all. And the riding, what can I say...I can't as I'm still laughing sooo much 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Awesome performance both horse and rider 😍❤😍👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@strandkind9610]

.... Me tooooo.... 😂😂😂

[@angelachristina]

Perfect satire. And the horse is a genius too! I love this performance. So so funny!

[@mairi2w2]

Love that he did all that with a feather touch and a single rein snaffle. Awesome and very entertaining! Loved the one tempi changes during the phone call 😂

[@falconk9]

That is Tristan's GP horse before his GP debut. He has done several demo's of Brett kidding on him as well as trailer loading that is beyond hysterical. If you don't know about the TRT method, check it out. His horses are very well prepared for the environment and his antics. He did another Brett kidding recently - he has kids now so Tristan is more "mature" in some respects.

[@ozwelshcobs]

Tristin displaying aussie humour and incredible riding skills. I wish he was back in Australia

[@poyznelf]

I don't feel bad for the horse, I am impressed by the horse. Horses generally do not put up with such chaos but, this horse actaully put good performance of this test.

[@janw491]

This horse looks like was having fun too!

[@kategleason6481]

Hysterical! That horse is a saint with a sense of humor also.

[@katiecooper1387]

HOW are they doing that?! How is he riding so “bad” but so GOOD?! Very, very impressive!

[@christinearbogast6751]

That horse is a gem, and the rider is hysterically funny and talented!👍👍😂

[@lindakienle531]

Brilliant riding. I'm laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes. Too bad no one ever thought this routine up years ago. Great horse to still never loose its cool and his rider is all over the place. Quite patient horse. Big hug to both of them.

[@221BSam]

“I’m supposed to be on the other rein, how do I get there..?” 😂

[@yvettethornton4629]

Lovely to see such a beautifully paired team, gently ruffle the stuffed shirts into smiles, & do it so sweetly too

[@Potato_soup_cringe]

The way he just picked up the phone towards the end of the performance and is like: ELLO?

[@noellakrow4132]

Absolutely perfect for his freestyle!! Add comedy to the seriousness of Dressage!!! 😆 HE even stuffed his shirt to look like he has a beer gut 😆 These 2 have rehearsed this ALOT 🥰🥰🥰

[@Hudson1910]

This is hilarious! This rider is professional and knows exactly what he’s doing.

[@Surfing1709]

Exactly what dressage has needed - fun!!! And a sparkle to think about its own kind.

[@Trolltjarnbacken]

Actually incredable, the suppleness, tact, balance and easiness in that horse and riding is extremely well developed. And, how they play :)

[@uschihase3331]

Wie wunderschön das Pferd läuft obwohl er oben drauf so rumhampelt. So reiten dass das Pferd so läuft obwohl es aussieht als ob man garnichts kann, ist phantastisch. Even when hes on the telephon you see how good they are working together. Well done.

[@tarot-karma-online]

Like Peter and the Wolf, this is a Masterpiece explaining people like me, how those shows r working, what the judges looking for and its done in such an incredible way, hard working, every word perfect, excellent präsentation of horse and human, WOW without words. This is a piece of Art !!!

[@KatrinaLPate]

if nothing else, the horse should get the highest points possible for this ride for putting up with the rider.

[@sandranelson3327]

He is hysterical!!!! What a great horse! ❤😂

[@syzygyfarm]

I love this so much. Goes to show how much nonsense our horses put up with when they're happy, healthy and trust in us.

[@flograymare8800]

I’m just stunned how well the horse knows it’s job and even if the rider is doing it intentionally doing but it looks amazing

[@dinahf.1676]

I think the horse is having as much fun as he is.

[@Quin_79]

Absolutely adored every second of this and the beautiful relationship between the rider and his horse❣️

[@sararemington4319]

what a classic!! dressage tests are so nerve racking, its so great to see the funny side of riding! good on you!!

[@trinity2too57]

To pretend to ride so badly and yet manage to ride so subtly well is brilliant. A terrific amount of training is behind this gem. What is sad is this goes over the head of most of the commenting folk. At least the laughing judges and the audience got the humour.

[@Flash3-22]

Just watched one of his training videos. He is incredibly talented and in synch with horses. This spoof on dressage is unmatched for how quiet his seat and legs are despite all his gyrations of upper body.

[@alexg5513]

No idea why this came up on my feed but Fun to watch and Kidding is very entertaining. Horse is beautiful 💜💜💜

[@111237999]

They are absolutely amazing!!! i laughed so many times but was also enjoying the relaxed look of the horse and the complete trust portrayed. I really hope the judges rewarded them properly for their performance. But judging by their smiles they also enjoyed it a lot.

[@Galemor1]

If you are worried about the horse, look at its ears. No pinning, no nervous flicking, this horse isn't bothered by what he's doing. Remember, horses do get used to loads of things, and in the disabled Olympic, some of the riders have challenges that affect how quiet they ride, and that doesn't necessarily make the horse uncomfortable. It's trained to handle it and understand how to sort the "noise" from the cues.

[@KaddiKannDas]

Feels so good having my human ripping on my mouth

[@anna7203]

“disabled olympics” ?????

[@Polopony20.]

@@anna7203 yes. Paralympics. disabled isn't a bad word lol

[@anna7203]

@@Polopony20. noooo that’s not what i meant haha sorry it came across like that i just feel like calling the paralympics the “disabled olympics” is a bit ignorant bc it seems like the paralympics isn’t its own thing yk what i mean? like no one would ever call the olympics the “able-bodied paralympics”. idk if i explained my point right haha

[@Polopony20.]

@@anna7203 ah yeah that makes more sense!

[@rudyb1652]

That’s exactly what my horse was thinking in the pen. This was very fun watching! You can tell that man can ride. He’s playing with the spectators!!!

[@jacky3580]

Horse is beautiful and a great straight man!

[@_.straczyk3636]

i love how the horse just don't give a f about what's going on up there lol

[@EliannaCH]

"Do you ever wonder, what is going on inside there head?"

[@nancyvandergucht9295]

As a horse owner , this is one of the funniest video's ever seen !! This act would never work if both rider and horse are on not the same line !! Thanks for sharing 👍🙌

[@taylorhoke4847]

This is the most entertaining Dressage performance I have seen to date 🤣

[@badnelly7819]

I have never laughed at such perfection... perfection isn't the word. Amazing team amazing to watch.

[@kerrystonec2485]

This is an impressive piece of riding. To have a horse that is so trusting and patient of you while acting the goose in the saddle is amazing. Nothing feels worse for a horse than someone bouncing and jiggling on his back. At no time was the rider putting any pressure on the bit and this horse just flowed seamlessly through all the changes. I would love to see this performance without the Aussie carry on as I think this horse is one of the best in dressage I've ever seen. They share the love.

[@lindseyhigdon5699]

This horse deserves 10000 cookies!

[@torhockers1482]

The Ozzy Man of the dressage world.😂👌🏼

[@candydandy2694]

🤣😂

[@anniec3778]

It is quite amazing that the horse can still perform given how Tristan continually moves his body, his seat and his hands. It shows how well trained that horse is.

[@leonaessens4399]

Really funny to watch. Despite all the foolishness going on on his back, the horse ignores it, pretends he doesn't notice.

[@kellythomasproductions]

I want that horse!!! I never get tired of this video!

[@Hannahs_Mustangs]

This gave me a good laugh, i love this guy!! In all honesty, he has a GOOD SEAT!!!

[@jcreynolds4919]

I am in love with this rider. He has humor, has a horse, went high on the ranks with dressage! Heck yeah!

[@heidismutti]

Wow, the horse did everything so nicely considering what was going on. Lol! Hilarious!

[@eviekiwi245]

Wow... never seen a dressage horse so relaxed! Funny performance and great partnership between horse and rider!!

[@melodymoore9765]

Absolutely fecking brilliant. Hilarious. What an amazing comedian on an amazing, beautiful horse. I haven’t seen anything as funny and clever for such a long long time. 🤣🤣🤣🐎🐎🐎

[@donnateel9278]

This is brilliant. The connection between horse and rider is so good. The horse is relaxed and happy and the rider made me laugh out loud ❤

[@boonykins3933]

INCREDIBLE!...what an intelligent horse, very eloquent 😄...funny rider too...🤣

[@consciousequus]

Omg.. this was HILARIOUS! such great humor/ analogy of the mind of horse & rider! 😂... sooo true 👍.. so much appreciation to both horse & rider for their skills & talents of " lightening up such a "stuffy" discipline.. in humor , skills, talent

[@sherrykarnes8756]

So funny. Tongue in cheek comedy about Dressage. Love it!!!! Lol

[@Makado14]

What a great natured horse, who seems to actually be enjoying this! Fantastic.

[@jilldickson4352]

Thank you horse and rider for bringing me to life. ❤️❤️

[@mollymarshall5710]

I love how his horse gave him the movements even tho he was larking about.

[@klaudiaparulska232]

Love it 🤣🤣 Thank you for the awesome performance !

[@wildfireintexas]

This was hilarious! I just kept thinking, oh that poor horse with a nutter on his back. What an amazing job they both did, well done lads.

[@carrieh9956]

This is excellent,and the horse super relaxed and absolutely has been riding with this man often

[@_donttouchme_]

Beautiful! Such a willing, relaxed horse with all that carrying on, on his back. What a beautiful headset and quiet tail. Such great skill from both the horse and rider! :D

[@neverhimari]

That horse must be like “oh god why am I’m the one stuck here like what the heck is he doing” 😂

[@airesade]

I literally cry every time I watch him do his gig. I cannot believe how funny he is and spot on with his commentary. with what a rider thinks is going on and what everyone else sees. Love him!!! His horse is so beautifully trained too.

[@sunrisehollowfarm]

Omg hahahaha this is how I looked like in my classes probably 😂

[@Lunarstruck1]

I love this so much. I have thought a lot of this myself while showing dressage, when my horse would jump out of the arena and buck and flychange without asking because it was just fun. 😆

[@TheGirlscoutkooki]

this was the greatest thing I've ever seen, I was just in tears laughing, so funny but also amazing talent! every comp needs this! love it!

[@suerussell6353]

Laughed till I cried 😂. So funny but truly what goes through your head when your riding. Bravo

[@janharris9823]

What a good horse. ❤️

[@geminidream4347]

Best freestyle I've seen yet!!! The joking made it far more enjoyable because it made you laugh. Thank you both for a fabulous ride.

[@charmainemckinney4064]

Bless this horse. He is so special ❤️

[@claudiapharaoh1040]

This guy n his horse r phenomenal. They r both quite disciplined n have a hilarious show, I am quite impressed. Seems the crowd likes them too.

[@awhite7596]

A great parody! The horse is super relaxed through the whole thing. The mental mind chatter is very funny!

[@privatemailcall6011]

Absolutely priceless!!!! This really, truly, liftef

[@privatemailcall6011]

Meant to say, after " Absolutely priceless" that watching this routine, really, truly, lifted my spirits. For those comments insinuating, other than, well, boohoo not true. This horse, a well adapted & adept Schoolmaster, is ho humming yada yada, my Dad is at it again, ho hum, I can dance this silliness in my sleep... Yawn. The horse is balanced & sound, & knows what's up. This horse has the mind to train this extracurricular, without any mental stress or fear. Meaning, whomever has handled & trained him, has developed this horses keen mental capacities & understanding of more than average, & the horse has learned trust, without fear. This horse could give a hoot. Seriously, lol. He does this rather aloofly, but I'm betting when competing, he becomes competitive & knows the difference. His rider transcends whatever the deal is. This horse is very smart, and has obviously been ruled with patience, & so returns the patience. Not every horse has the mind for this, however, this trainer knew what this horses mind could tolerate & accept without any repercussions. Seriously, this horse is in charge of his own soul. His relationship with his rider is in stone. This rider would not compromise his horses well being or demand above his horses mental & physical capacity. Apparently, there have been no major mistakes. Otherwise, you'd see it in many ways. Fking up training & handling a horse, does not reverse itself, nor create Schoolmasters. SCHOOLMASTERS RULE! Literally! Loved love this pair. I envy the child who gets this guy, when its that time! Happy New Year everyone! Best of health, & best of best for all horses. PS: Advice for those complaining, please take up a true crisis, such as "SORING, in the Tennessee Walker Horse, Industry. These horses are truly abused & have physical & mental pain inflicted, every hour of every day. Nails driven into hoof flesh, chains, caustic chemicals applied... No im not lying! Jump on that bandwagon folks. That's proven & true abuse. Its very political. Do your research. Help horses that need your protection & legislation against cruelty! This guy isn't it. Love to all! Ejb.. Baton Rouge!

[@zuzupetal1827]

Bravo, he did that whole routine with his seat and flexible arms and hands. Very fun to watch

[@GiggleSnorts]

OMG, I loved it how hilarious was that and your horse, what must have been going through your horses head. 😂💗

[@mildredgrossman5653]

Funny and entertaining on a beautiful horse!

[@MedusasPenalty]

I wish I'd have one percent of the patience and humor of horse...!

[@debbiehollis5711]

Brilliant .If you watch although his riding seems irratic it's only his upper body falling about.His legs are giving the commands and nearly all the time his hands are still on the reins. He must have to practice so much to give this brilliant performance .And what a wonderful horse

[@marilys3549]

I needed a good laugh 🤣 What a great horse!!

[@darlenedrew7075]

What an awesome good-sport of a horse! And in a snaffle no less.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

even though it has plenty mouth stress

[@fleetskipper1810]

Look at it’s relaxed mouth, he’s not bumping it in the mouth. Horse is not stressed.

[@candydandy2694]

@@vibeskouenborg6842 you don't know what you're talking about.

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@@candydandy2694 what do you mean? look around 2:49. Total forehanded, open mouth and behind the vertical. The noseband is SO tight and this is really to make a fool out of a horse? Disaster. No respect for the horse

[@vibeskouenborg6842]

@Static I feel sick

[@karenmoreau7300]

Very impressed w/ horse and that rider is the bomb! Lol