JUMP TRAINING MY HORSES UP TO 1M50

[@CDuncEq]

The way they're both soaring over those big fences is just stunning to watch. Khal just 'popping' over that 1m50 oxer was something else. Amazing job with both your gorgeous golden boys!

[@Patti-1962]

While I was watching you jump Khal, I couldn't help but think back to when you were backing him. I don't think any of us were prepared for his level of talent!! And now Dali has found his rhythm and is able to organize his body to jump so beautifully. I am truly in awe of how well you have brought these guys along. They are both so relaxed and happy doing their jobs!!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

God you’ve been following the journey a long time! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Patti-1962]

@@HollyLenahanSJ YES!!

[@april5666]

Yes, and yes to all of that.

[@GloryToGodAlmighty]

Khal looks younger and almost unrecognizable on the "new" feed racehorse cubes if I remember right. Amazing what Dali is doing too! Great work!

[@Amber-zm7zm]

Can’t get over how fantastic Dali is looking!! You’ve done an amazing job with him 👏🏼

[@alisonwilks302]

When I look at Dali I just think hunter !! Am I wrong ? Big pony licks like he would enjoy that job 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@JV-pj7dz]

Hi Holly -- Always love to see the boys. They both make jumping look effortless -- which is kind of cool, right? Many thanks for sharing these experiences with us. [Gotta give a little shout-out to Dad -- great job with the cinematography!] Best regards to you, your peeps, and your critters. JV

[@chocolatechunkcookie5424]

Of course we're watching until the end :D lovely video as always :))

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Haha thank you!

[@april5666]

They are both BRILLIANT! holly you have brought them along so beautifully. Those doubles with Khal were gobsmaking; the first time around it was like he had extra springs in his legs to get himself over the second fence. I think the relationship you have with your horses makes them trust you so much -- you point, and they jump. What equine poetery in motion; Dali too, has really been able to organize himself so well within that large and talented body. Definitely two legends!!!!!

[@lonia.5283]

Dali has improved so much.😊 You are all 3 a great team! So nice👍🙋

[@jjrides]

You definitely have two golden boys, and their personalities are so cute!! I love your videos Holly, meaning it in the best way, I feel like I'm not alone in being where I am in life and "still" wanting what I want. Such an inspiration!

[@alisonhammond4662]

Loving all the vlogs.. keep em coming ❤❤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Hi holly , SO good seeing YOU at home training ,AND it's ALL good experience. For you all .TAKE CARE AND all the best. 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@debbieredmon5063]

Kahl makes everything so effortless. But it is Dali who impressed me even more. Dali looked like he struggled a bit sometimes but I always thought it was because everything was too small. This year. Dahli is on fire! He’s finally figured out how to get his legs to go where he wants them to go! He makes me laugh at his changes with that hopp! But even that has changed and he understands the lead change better. I do think you are right about them both. Khal could jump with anyone who is fearless enough to do the big jumps. And Dali-boy. There is nothing he won’t be able to do. Your riding is always beautiful to watch but I think you are right. Just let these boys go and not try to overthink it. You are a quiet, lovely rider but I think when the jumps get really big you have a tendency to want to slow them down and set them up. (Like I could ever do this!) but when you move them on and it’s what they want too they both just fly! Good luck this weekend. Trust these lovely boys. Get that great canter and sit back and enjoy all of your hard work in the past!!❤

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you! You’re totally right about going for the rein coming to bigger fences when I actually need to go for the leg! Getting back into the swing of it now though ☺️

[@CarlyEquestrian14]

Looking great! Good luck with the show and things!❤

[@rosiebrooks7885]

Congratulations, so lovely to watch happy horses and a considerate jockey x

[@jannuhh00]

Dali improved so much! I think letting him jump on a looser rain like you were doing here really suits him. It looked way more flowy! Always lovely to see you ride❤

[@alonsobrasil2104]

I’m loving that you’re back with the vlogs in Ireland… ❤❤

[@kirstenbolt-ez2vg]

they're looking fab Holly can't wait to watch all the vlogs this season!! random thought I had was when the boys get older you could maybe jump them 1.60 and compare photos side by to Fiona would be quite interesting! love how you add in the bad and talk about ways to improve like with the double you came around again and it was spot on :) missing your dads commentary and giggles!

[@ceciliavondehn4402]

Wow!! To have two who fly over those jumps in your own backyard! You really enjoyed the air time !

[@anvszka]

Dali's excitement is everything 💕

[@dianehookham]

Omg the boys have wings!!!! You were amazing!!!😊

[@thelunicornandme]

Your Golden Boys are superb!!! 🤩🤩 Well done Holly. It's insane watching you jump Rocky at 90cm for months and just within an eye blink you fly over 1,50m 😱

[@melStephens1994]

Gosh, I love these two, that’s so amazing! Love listening to you guys jump.

[@stephaniesmith3864]

OMG they both look great. As a dressage rider I would love some info on what you are feeling as the different between the two. What makes you feel like a horse is ready to jump at the next level. Honestly huge props to you for jumping and producing to this level. I personally would love to know what is different between the levels you show at and the “professional” levels. That would be amazing if you are looking for video content.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

OH Khal! Dream horse.

[@christinemartindale8715]

Wow they both look fantastic Holly, Dali was funny with his little bucks but he sure can jump and such a gentle giant. Khal jumped so big he’s a darling too you do a wonderful job with them.tfs🤗🏇🤗

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Gorgeousness!! All 3 of you! ❤❤❤

[@janeminwell4395]

Dali was amazing. Wonder if he has reached full maturity yet, physically, and if so, how exceptional could he be?

[@victoriawilliams8489]

They are both amazing, you and Kal just look like your meant to be together. He looks so smooth 😍

[@kippen64]

I nearly always watch until the end.

[@laurenpelling4079]

Dali is looking incredible but Kahl has my heart ❤ no effort needed for the 1.50!

[@TessZissou]

Dali is fab.. big tracks! also please can we have a foal and mare update please xx. also kahl is fab too

[@merauble6658]

Yes, i watch until the end 😂

[@ElevatorLunch]

Loving all of the Khal and Dali content. You can tell that they really enjoy their work

[@joannesmartens9442]

Yes,they can really jump. 👍 Do you think they could jumping 1,60m in GP maybe next year?🤔

[@Rosie-iy2bv]

Kahl seems better over the bigger fences, its almost like he's lazy when theyre below 130😄 Have you considered getting someone else (like an instructor, or seasoned competitor) to compete Kahl, one you can see how he goes, two it prepares him for a futire owner and different people riding him three he might really outperform himself, and allow him to compete at a level you're not familoar at or confident in❤

[@Rosie-iy2bv]

Would be great to see

[@lizgarland2241]

Fab as always 🙂🇮🇪💚🍀🇮🇪💚🍀

[@heatherbaker236]

How does Dali make 1m20 look like 90cm 😂 I truly do believe Dali could make it to the top! I love khal but Dali just makes everything look so small and easy! What amazing work you’ve done with them both

[@pipergal9662]

omg holly they look amazing

[@pipergal9662]

khal's legs over the jumps are just incredible, dali is going to be really special too

[@balthazartillettedeclermon8880]

love kahl and dali

[@stagename1031]

Is that just hard dirt you’re schooling them over? Sounds and looks hard as a rock. Doesn’t that put too much compression on the joints especially the fetlocks? Thanks

[@kathrynmorelli5226]

Which one is harder to ride?

[@4dogs677]

What horses are yours fully not selling or training. I’m new to the channel so a little confused

[@kerry3546]

Love the videos

[@saxrendell]

Has Dali grown while you've been away?? Or have I just forgotten how big he is lmao you look tiny on him! As always, great video, great riding, lovely ponies (:

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Nope, he’s still 17.3 🙈

[@nitahenderson8227]

you look so god!! :)

[@jordyn0]

dali would make such a good american hunter/eq horse he has that slower canter to him and a much slower jump which makes it look effortless!! khal is 100% a jumper no questions asked lol 🥰😇😂

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

If someone wanted to import him to America, I think he would love that 😉😂

[@debbieredmon5063]

It is so funny but true when I first started watching you (many many years ago) I never commented and didn’t even know what the like button was for, but as an American I watched other KZbinrs too and I kept thinking “That is a hunter?” Not about you but other folks. In the States hunters don’t jump that high but everything is so slooooow. It’s just about them traveling slow to a fence, popping it with their legs tight and keeping the bascule perfectly. Dali is wonderful at the “slowness” but I think he would not really make a hunter (maybe I’m not an expert) because his jump is so powerful that I don’t know if he could pull it off! Oh he would jump whatever they put in front of him but the lower fences would just bore him😀

[@gabiudoff]

@@debbieredmon5063 I agree with this. I feel like Dali would benefit from some time going cross country. Hunters would bore him, but I bet he'd love a good gallop.

[@0mariouma0]

You need to go to an fei grand prix❤❤

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

We jumped FEI all last year! Lots of vlogs on the channel ♥️

[@christinasieger5940]

Omg Khal looks like a pony when you ride him second 😅

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I know! And he’s 16.2 would you believe 😂

[@valeriegarcia5420]

I’m sorry to say but your horses don’t look fit enough to be jumping 1M50 🫣 and the floor looks kinda hard for that type of training

[@bee-iw1ch]

Know you have to sell Khal, but boy is it amazing to see your confidence skyrocket on him and that translate to your riding everywhere else! 🩷 you two are amazing together

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

He has definitely given me a huge amount of confidence!