Eventers terrify me

[@JJ_Jumper]

You have summed up my life and mentality in 53 second short😂😂😂

[@Bluebell_Butterfly]

When I watch people do eventing it gives me so much anxiety 😅

[@Macaroon2476]

As an eventer it is terrifying but fun at the same time!

[@sarahlewisphoenix4951]

I once saw a meme joke that said something along the lines of: Equestrians In The Bar Dressage riders: sipping Rose Show Jumpers: pounding pints of bitter Eventers: throwing back shots of whiskey while clogging on the tables and bar Seems accurate. lol

[@EquineHorses_official]

Yep sounds about right

[@Prucespirit]

Wait till you see what the barrel racers are drinking lol

[@apollo_eventing1]

Cross country is my favorite phase to do of eventing 😅

[@Horse-xm7ef]

Same 😂

[@BBA__clover]

Same

[@ZarlieMilton]

Samee😂😂

[@EventingMustangs_official]

Same here 😅

[@Macaroon2476]

Sameee

[@TheLoraxProtectoroftheTrees]

I am an adrenaline junkie but I do barrel racing and speed events. I honestly think smaller cross country jumps would be SO fun, but when they get into the harder courses it’s just dangerous for you and your horse.

[@keirahdolan]

At least when I fall I fall on my feet, I’ve perfected the front summersault over the shoulders and land on my feet, quite a good trick to keep my pants white

[@CeceHobbyHorses]

😂😂😂

[@gaylegordon2038]

Eventing can hurt horses badly, and/or kill them outright. It is insanity.

[@danielmoulton4117]

You could make the same argument about every equine discipline. The fact is horses are born trying to die. Don't judge quite so lightly. By the way, I've never competed in dressage OR eventing and have no interest in either.

[@Saltyanddone]

Same for every other sport Also also don't forget the fact that people get killed too, it's not just the horses

[@gaylegordon2038]

@@Saltyanddone People can make choices. Horses cannot. They are trained to do what we want. They trust us. I cannot think of another "sport" that puts an animal in this kind of jeopardy. There are some that come close...but extreme equine "sports" can result in a broken leg - a death sentence for a horse.

[@ZZ_Equestrian]

@@gaylegordon2038yep, jumping solid 1 meter+ jumps is stupid, if your horse doesn’t make it, oops! Broken leg! And now the horse has to be killed because somebody was too good for safe jumps.

[@Macaroon2476]

Yes eventing is dangers but if you don’t push the limits of your horse like some really stupid people do then it should be save

[@dakotahstacy4013]

Cross country is so dangerous and scary, yet I love watching it. But don’t know if I could ever get to that level 😅

[@lukeytrags]

Eventing is nuts!

[@Horsedits]

I’ve always wanted to do eventing it looks sooo fun, and I do love adrenaline rush😂

[@EquineHorses_official]

Same

[@Macaroon2476]

You should definitely go for it! It is so fun and you get to do all 3 events when you do eventing! It is so much fun!

[@DublinMeg]

I’m an eventer we do it because it’s kind of a test of the bond you have with your horse and for the adrenaline rush 😅😅

[@nuhahassan9592]

Ive never felt so attacked yet understood in my life 😂😅

[@AJ-Eventing]

As an e eventer who still shows very small levels I can say that even when the jumps are small I think you also get adrenaline from the feeling of galloping through the fields, up hills and through water (I’m still working on getting to the higher levels because I want to go prelim one day)

[@ZoeyEqq]

Whenever I watch cross country I’m like”…” and then my coach once said “the jump won’t fall but you will”

[@BBA__clover]

Me as a eventer: 👁️👄👁️

[@isabelandcharlie]

I love xc, but my horse loved it even more. It’s extremely dangerous at higher levels and I would never dream of asking him to jump so big when it’s solid, but he has an absolute blast under 3ft, he loves to jump but more than anything he loves to RUN. That boy sees an open field and he perks up immediately. I take him xc because it’s fun for the both of us and it’s amazing to see how happy he gets

[@Bri_Eventing]

Xc is the best phase you get to be alone with your horse in a massive field like your trail riding I love it ❤❤ My fellow Eventers❤❤❤❤ ⬇️

[@Brookstone_eventing]

as a eventer, i can say we are pretty much run on adrenaline 😂

[@h.g.eventing]

brooksie i found u

[@Brookstone_eventing]

@@h.g.eventing yes u did hehe 😈

[@chantallamb8652]

😂😅😂😅😂😅😂 We all have our own fixes . I love cross country,barel racing,so many other adrenaline fun in sports . Sky diving is actually allot fun too ,along glyding ❤❤❤❤ I already know im nuts x crazy though 😂😅😂😅

[@KendallEquestrian]

Lol, we love Amber😂

[@Laura_star-b4s]

Omg so true, I’m a dressage rider and watching the cross country scared me show jumping not so much.

[@Talon-ef6nz]

For me personally it’s just so gorgeous. And I love to feel connected with my horse during a course. I lowkey hate Showjumping because of how stuffy it can feel and xc is just not that.

[@beckys7884]

Love how calm her horse is while she gets reved up

[@ellaruthgoodman5003]

I’m an eventer!!!!!! Just starting to move up to Novice (US eventing)!!!!

[@Sydney_Mad]

That was PERSONAL 😂🤣

[@Giselle17107]

I love you and totally agree. I show jump too and you will not see me doing solid fences!

[@EvieCullen1997]

The rotational was crazzy 😮❤😂

[@Lunasmoons572]

That muddy spot with the cross country was driving me insane

[@fridays_eq]

when first i started riding i was always like “oh cross country seems so fun, i should look into it!” and when i realized everything was solid fences i realized i liked hunter more.

[@EventingMustangs_official]

I love cross country so much 😂😂❤

[@jamiealbrecht1644]

Was thinking the plane thing the whole time🤦‍♀️😂😂😂😂😂😂eventers🙄😂

[@touyatodoroki502]

My sister jumped cross country. She always loved it because her horse Jazz was perfect at it. She quit riding altogether after Jazz unexpectedly passed, but she’s been thinking about getting back into riding lately. Which I totally hope she does, because she was always happiest on a horse

[@Olli_Eventing]

Eventing is so fun! Also yes we are insane 🤣

[@RachelCooper-pb3lt]

This is how my best friend would explain me!!😂

[@Whispy_paws]

Lmao 😂 cross country is my dream

[@EmmaScott-ib2rm]

I used to do a bunch of cross-country but now I’m starting show jumping

[@ivyrose779]

It wouldn’t surprise me if sky diving wasn’t statistically safer than cross country. And at least you’re only putting yourself at risk.

[@Filmed_byJules]

As someone thats been doing eventing for 6 years,i can confirm that WE ARE crazy people

[@Youtube_utube]

I love cross country

[@Emme_Eventing]

Same

[@Safia-eventing]

Sameeee

[@laurel6833]

Not gonna lie I love xc but show jumps scare me I donk know why but they do😂

[@Eva_Rose04]

I don’t do it for the adrenaline I do it because galloping across the fields and jumping the jumps just you and your horse is fun ❤❤ but I agree with your points about people doing it for adrenaline

[@hk.eq.jumper]

I love doing dressage and show jumping on my pony we do go to a x country field sometimes but I would never compete x country I would do two day eventing dressage and show jumping if that was a thing lol 😂😂

[@dakotahstacy4013]

Honestly, I hate adrenaline

[@Horse-xm7ef]

I do eventing but only pony club grade 4 and x country is my favourite part of eventing because I just get to canter through fields jumping jumps with no one telling me what to do ❤😊

[@CRE83]

Couldn't agree more! I hold my breath at just the showjumping. The cross country actually scares me. it's hard to watch! The eventing dressage was disappointing, though.

[@EdoubleC360]

So true!!! 🤣 she puts it in the best way! 😂❤

[@CelineZhang-pf1on]

Omg exactly I see eventers and I’m like oh god😂

[@yukacoldwall1534]

I’ve never heard something so real in my entire life

[@urfav.equinee]

Just me who Panda is my favourite 🤭💗

[@Stickbugx]

WINNNIEEESE MY FAVORITE BABY ❤❤❤❤❤

[@amandahedgpeth4843]

im an eventer who jumps grasshopper btw im 9 and honestly crosscountry is my favorite

[@Akiko_ai]

But it’s fun tho😢 my horse loves it to- if we don’t do xc one day he’s moody till we do😂

[@Farrahcramer]

I’m an eventer and I love it because of how fun it is I just find it amazing I don’t do if for adrenaline I just do it for example why you do any other discipline

[@Evelyn_Rose92112]

That’s why I’m a hunter

[@Adam-nb6sd]

i ride western but eventually want to try english! i find show jumping boring as hell but cross country looks amazing! is there a discipline/sport that is like cross country but with “break away” jumps? meaning i love the outdoor “trail” vibe of XC but want the “safety” of show jumping jumps? idk if that makes sense haha

[@echoworks4836]

My mom used to ride and her favorite was cross country. She has jumped out of a plane at least twice now So yes, you are correct lmaooo

[@Madi-bv1bn]

I love xc😭

[@JorviksWitcher]

I love Cross Country 😅

[@That-one-brumby-therian]

As an eventer, yes I enjoy xc and yes, I’m a bit special

[@rebeccahooley4692]

Hey amber! I recently had a pretty bad fall on my horse (he tripped and we fell down together) and it was terrifying. Do you have any tips for confidence?❤❤

[@BI1zz4rd]

Me who do eventing and have done some wierd stuff to get me my adrenaline rush

[@ClaireAndCocoaNut]

Basically: we have a death wish

[@Zoe_Jane_Edits]

Not me planning on becoming an eventer in the spring...

[@abigailadducchio4186]

I'm a crazy person then. I don't do eventing but I would do it, specifically for the cross country. And actually, I wouldn't jump out of a plane, but my grandpa does all the time!

[@HackeysHeartHorse]

BAHAHA imo xc is way less scary then stadium jumping 😂

[@dancingfilly7355]

Horses are more important than someone’s adrenaline rush! It’s not worth the risk to a horse’s life to feed your adrenaline rush!!!

[@HattieEquestrian]

Xc is so fun 😂

[@margauxnodvin7478]

I agree 100%!!

[@amandakcarter53]

Cross country is the best

[@EquineHorses_official]

My life in one minute i love the adrenaline rush and being with horses so why not put it together and i also might be a adrenaline addict sometimes

[@fyinnhernandez9871]

Nuh uh you feel the fear too

[@Love.For.Horses1]

I did cross-country and some people in a higher level than me and almost all of them had concussions 😮

[@JUSTHHXHORSESETC-i7p]

YESS TY FOR THAT I AGREE

[@Eveeventing]

It’s so fun!!!!

[@Abi-Grey8]

I do think the jumps should be made to fall down (drop down) if hit.

[@sudburyshore]

when people act like that, they're also putting their horse in danger.

[@SoraPawz]

Eventers: Okay, let's swan dive over the massive solid fence shaped like a dragon and into this watery grave! Sounds like fun!

[@Bigstareventing]

Eventing is the BEST

[@Keo_eq]

Me being a really young Eventer..

[@Riding4LifeWithPiper]

As a Christian, me and my family are boycotting the Olympics. I wish I could’ve watch the equestrian events though.

[@audistylantern1448]

I have never felt more targeted. Starting with cross country. But i will NEVER do a drop off like that. It is more dangerous than jumping the solid fences. I do jump out of planes for fun, my mom does to.

[@horsecrazy686]

Not me wanting to do cross country when I am older 🤓

[@S.G.Eventing]

It’s fun🤭

[@SGconfusedles]

X country is so much better than stadium in my opinion, you feel free, jumping in big open fields over logs and bushes, rather than stadium (this is going to sound stupid) which makes you feel trapped. You’re in a fenced in ring (most of the time) going over artificial jumps. I don’t know how to explain it but when I’m on a cross country course I’m at peace, I feel free, I can finally escape my thoughts. And it’s something new every fence rather than just a plain old painted rail between two flags. Trust me when your in the big field not thinking about what others think, and it’s just you and your horse you feel free and forget everything else even exists it is the best feeling in the world

[@Betty_Flora_together]

Hi, I am a big fan of

[@TT.Eventing]

that’s rude!! It’s a joke I’m an eventer but I don’t jump my horse that’s night I only jump up to 3ft xc

[@Blackbellyfarm]

Not all the jumps are that big,sometimes their logs shorter then 2ft.

[@Light_Switcher]

Look, I really want to do eventing and I have not lost my mind because I want to do it for the experience okay? 😭

[@emmaleah_]

What confuses me is why they have dressage, show jumping, and the eventing.. which is dressage and showjumping (and x-country). Why not just do x-country?

[@Spotted_life]

We watched one of them flip over the horse was fine, but the rider had to take a break😢😢

[@Horsey_EQ_Official]

Agreed 👍

[@Blueberrysky_5]

Well I guess I have to give up my dream to be a cross country champion 😢

[@Bigstareventing]

Same😂

[@mara_artedits]

I'm a total dressage rider, when it comes to jumping higher than a ground pole, I'm out😂

[@bluewhale433]

at least we’re not taking drugs to get adrenaline…

[@ChloeandPernod]

True

[@77thTrombone]

She must be serious: we all just got clapped at! 😬 Seriously: surprised she didn't mention the horse side of it.

[@davecook8407]

I want to do cross country but only small fences bc my pony is only 13.2 hand

[@Different-j4e]

It’s insane to practice a sport whereby you put others in life danger - in this case the many horses with broken legs etc that are then immediately put down to just get replaced. Jump out of a plane, go bungy jumping, do whatever to put just your own life at risk for the sake of. Stricter controls are needed in every sport - event where animals are concerned, they never asked for this. A fun forest ride with natural not too high jumps or weird set ups which the horse cannot even judge can be enjoyed by both horse and rider. It’s nothing to do with testing the bonds you have with hour horse when they have been forced from a young age to do whatever they’re told, as horses will also keep running till they drop dead if made to do so. It’s the repsonsibility of any animal owner to safe guard the health and life of their ‘property’. And that means more education as to what they real effects are because of human whims, and not personal interpretations of what your animal loves to do as most would please without any real pleasure.

[@Saltyanddone]

Uh babe, you do know statistically more people get killed in eventing then horses right Also if you think horses don't get a choice in what discipline they do then you don't have very good horsemanship

[@Different-j4e]

@@Saltyanddone everyone has the choice to do a sport whereby they themselves risk dying like I mentioned. Just to not put others at risk including animals. One is already too many. But I already feel as you seem to feel you know it all much better there is no point in even explaining. Have fun in what you do, and as you seem to be that perfect horseman / woman I hope you respect all and everyone.

[@Saltyanddone]

@@Different-j4e I definitely don't know everything but I've been doing this for a life time and I've already had the "no consent" debate, you are welcome to put your two sence in, I just don't agree with it, (just means I've done my reserch and come to my own educated conclusion that happens to not agree with you, doesn't mean I'm dense like you are implying) If you don't think horses have to consent to the things we train them then you very much lack horsemanship and probably should go back to the basics, you can't for a horse to do anything, it's not right and also you'll probably kill yourself Horses understand the risk, they are careful and refuse if they feel they can't make it safely, they also feel joy about doing it same as we do (I had a horse who I put in retirement who got depressed and stopped eating, I ended up bringing him back into light work and it got him eating again, and he jumps little logs like they are 4 foot like he used to, don't know what else you would call that other then consent) And I will further add that we allow children to event, they don't have the same ability to consent as adults, but they do understand to some extent the dangers (so somewhere in the middle) yet there is no debate So in conclusion Horses do have the ability to consent and do consent, so I really fail to see how this is even an argument

[@Gorlcaptain]

Also the safety of the some of these obstacles?? Are we trying to unalive horses? 🤔

[@gabHorselover]

good point

[@Bella-lax]

We do it because if you know you could die doing it why not push yourself to do the hardest event of them all