Fat mini pony pulls carriage to lose weight

[@NightshadeGoddess]

I love that Jesse doesn't want to put the blinkers on, so that Bear can see everything!

[@jeiwaru]

Jesse is so sweet and caring 🥰

[@mcdart2606]

Cute.... but in the long run, not the best choice for safety. If you've ever seen or experienced a carriage accident you wouldn't think going without blinkers was anything but 😱😬. The reason for the blinkers is to keep the horse from being spooked, or distracted, by something on either the side of them. If a horse - even a pony - goes sideways or rears while hooked up it can be bloody and ugly.

[@nigelwehning61]

It is better that bear had the blinkers on

[@NightshadeGoddess]

idk, most carriage accidents i've seen happened because an object suddenly appears and the horses can't turn their heads to spot it before it scares them. Bear got spooked for a second but quickly collected himself again, i think once they go out more often he'll react less, he's just solely used to his paddock. 😌 whatever their decision will be, i'm sure it will be the one that works best for Bear!

[@dorkaleon4285]

Okay, let me clear this up... Blinkers are mostly not used to limit a horses vison, or to keep them from being spooked. In carriges with more than one horses, sometimes you have to use your whip to communicate with one horse, and we dont want the others to see that, so they dont think they did something wrong. Its really simple, but i still often see people who dont know it.

[@Gardeningishardinarizona]

We need a “Bear and Jesse Adventures” channel, where Jesse takes Bear places and they can experience new things together :)

[@YVM3311]

Love the idea

[@judithryle2113]

I saw a video where Jesse was showing all the horses and bear was wanting attention from him so bad and Jesse did not give him any acknowledgement

[@lauraducot8183]

"Hes not fat, he's just chonky!!"....love Jesse...!

[@AyuuLea]

My impression from this video. Matt: Loud but cautious Jesse: Quiet but YOLO

[@shellythom7248]

Jesse you really are the most compassionate human ever. It’s a beautiful quality to have and it can be rare these days. Never change. You are so wonderful for horses. They are emotional animals they feel all the emotions. And I love that you gave bear positive encouragement after Matt called him fat. It shows how compassionate you are. Bear is adorable.

[@stephaniefisher6226]

So true...

[@Cece9090]

"You don't have right of way, you take it." That had me in stitches

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello

[@elisabethpatten4839]

Enjoying this video so much and delighted to see you both together with your animals… More please 🌺

[@donalynschumann1275]

I just wish they'd use boots on the ponies on hard surfaces like Emma Massingale does. Not only do they stop the slipping from metal on tarmac, they stop the pain in the pony's legs. People should try walking in metal shoes on tarmac and see how their legs feel. Because even in dress shoes instead of shoes made for sports, people get shin splints from walking or running on hard surfaces!! 😟

[@elizabethcorin]

I always find it impressive how easily little bear can carry the carriage and two grown adults ! So much strength !

[@EricaHLjung]

The carriage part with the sound of bears little hoofs striking the groud had great asmr potential.

[@lesleymcconochie9550]

I adore these casual videos and the banter between Jesse and Matt.

[@Zentranii]

His little hoofs on the ground is my new favorite sound😁💞

[@blackequine.official]

Nothing compares to the netherlands, just the wind in your hair and country roads. A wonderful country

[@katyasilitch4539]

I love that Jesse gave Bear a massage afterward!!

[@brandyburbridge4621]

Am I here just for Jesse and Matt’s antics together, yep! “Ok, good story”. Relationship goals 🥰

[@mcgourtyfamily5110]

are they dating?

[@alikatyeg3295]

Bear did really well. I love that Jesse wants his horses to be as free as possible. Overall blinkers aren't a bad piece of harness kit if they stop a nervous pony from spooking but Bear didn't seem too jumpy. I am used to watching the Friesian Horses channel cart rides through the countryside and the area Matt and Jesse live in is just as beautiful. The Netherlands is on my bucket list of countries to visit if I am ever rich enough to make it to Europe. It does seem odd to have only one pony pulling but I forget how strong minis really are. He wasn't having any trouble pulling the boys the around and seemed to be enjoying it. That looks to be a good gentle exercise routine for Bear. Imagine how wild a ride it would be if Macho was hitched ahead of Bear lol.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Horses can pull way more than they can carry. It would even be hard to exceede what bear can pull in a pleasure cart

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@jeiwaru]

8:15 "can you imagine he just spooks and we go in the ditch?" ::clicks tongue to go faster:: 😆

[@Ristikettu]

It may sound weird at first but when I go to a carriage drive with harness racing shetlands, I encourage them to go faster if they find something scary. The idea behind that is to train the pony spook forwards instead of spooking sideways when pulling a cart. It is so much safer for everyone that the horse speeds up and feels like it's running away from the scary thing than for it to turn around or step sideways. And this training done with a horse from a young age has saved me a couple of times while driving big warmblood trotters! When the horse's first instinct is to run forwards instead of anything else, I won't fall, the carriage won't fall and the horse won't escape. I have time to guide the horse to a safe place and calm them there. So speed can be your ally and not your enemy sometimes 😁

[@jeiwaru]

@@Ristikettu Ah! Thanks for the explanation! Maybe that's what Matt was doing.

[@DrakonEmpire]

@@Ristikettu sorry I’m late, but I’m going to ask an odd question. As weird as it sounds, I’m training my dog to drive. Do you think that would work the same? He’s not exactly scared as he gets distracted. Would pushing him forward be better than stopping?

[@iusedtobeadventurerlikeyou1352]

@@DrakonEmpire Training dogs is completly diffrent than training horses. I would say get a book on dog driving.

[@DrakonEmpire]

@@iusedtobeadventurerlikeyou1352 they are actually very similar. Same commands pretty much, and ngl I’m pretty sure my dog thinks he’s a horse. He was raised as a puppy around horses so ig it makes sense.

[@marisadegroot1]

'You don't have right of way. You take it.' My new life motto.

[@jays_a_jinx95]

🥺🥺🥺 awww I know I’ve said this before but we must protect Jesse at all costs. He’s such a sweet kind soul 💕

[@MissConsti]

The amount of banter in this video is just pure gold 😂

[@robbrent]

Like an old married couple😂🤣

[@kaiannepepper]

“You don’t have right of way you take it” 🤣

[@selmasjoberg6466]

We defentetly need a competition between Bear and Matcho! And please make more horse driving videos

[@Claire11elliott]

Jesse - so much talent, so much humility!

[@AnnemarieOG]

I love how Jesse works, and how he does things with the horses, so lovely! I also love the fact about the blinkers off, .. he's got such a nice way with the horses 🌺

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@amyjones2490]

My Haflinger had a custom made harness and we never used blinders. He loved to drive all over the neighborhood looking at everything

[@srrfounder1]

I think Bear has chosen a new owner, Jesse, THANK YOU for loving him the way you do! 😊

[@lizverde4309]

Bear is an old pro at driving. BTW he’s not fat…he’s fluffy ❤️💪🏼

[@lanavwb8760]

The ‘LOUDDD’ scared me😂😂 we need more videos like this!❤️

[@joeyriley6354]

That would be so cool to see Macho and Bear pulling the cart together ❤️

[@elisabethpatten4839]

Yes, with you, Matt and your two little doggies ❤️🌺❤️

[@peanutpie5042]

I rescued an 11.1 hand Shetland cross sight unseen. She came weighing almost 600lbs with a standard donkey jack. She in fact was not pregnant, just a very "thrifty" pony. Twelve years later and she's 400lbs and looks is so much happier. I'm so happy to see you two concerned with Bear's health.

[@primrosecullen8488]

Wow, you did an amazing job!!!

[@devenjones7231]

This was so fun, it could be an entire series of going different places. I seriously love it. The big horses would be even better!!!

[@shellythom7248]

Every time Matt calls him fat he side eyes him. Lol horses know what we mean. They are so smart. Bear is adorable

[@hollywill2226]

Thank you!! We’ve missed seeing your babies in a home setting playing with you both🤗. Will we see Africa footage soon???

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@DanielleNocon]

Bear reminds of this saying “I’m not fat. I’m bold!”

[@sharonmaclean8122]

The house and grounds look super georgis. Horse have a beautiful place to live

[@seanmueller556]

Bear is a STAR! And he looked like he was enjoying himself, too🥰💖🥕

[@lizweber4996]

Mygosh i found myself smiling the whole time and really enjoyed seeing the scenery with you guys!!! I loved riding along with yous!!! Please bring us along for the next drive!!!!

[@shellythom7248]

Bear probably likes it- he’s working and feels he is doing something for you. ❤️ and he does look all proud of himself! So adorable.

[@kharmaiz]

Jesse and Matt, your videos are pure happiness!!! 😊 ❤

[@michellep4792]

This was adorable and so much fun to watch! It looks like Bear quite enjoyed it too. I can just imagine driving down a country road one day though and seeing two tall young men in a tiny cart with an even tinier pony trotting along. It would be the best sight!

[@lyrieth8833]

My grandfather taught me how to tack up horses for riding and cart. He is from a generation here in the states that used horse and plow as he grew up on the family farm. I watched him turn horse plows and mowers into machine powered. The mini is just too cute.

[@dentednj]

Beach vehicles have huge tires. If you look up handicapped beach chairs or something you will see. Maybe something can be adapted for special beach trips. LOVE seeing Bear busy. I also love that he can see all around him. I think the blinders were used in city traffic situations to keep horses from being spooked and over stimulated. If your horse is well trained to passing vehicles then that should be enough? Look how he got to see the foal, sheep, etc. How interesting that was for him.

[@carlyqui228]

I have the notion spooking around my head (pun intended) that blinkers are also used if you have more than one pair of horses drawing your carriage, so that the pole horses don't get frightened by the forehorses' reins floating around in their peripheral vision?

[@davidherringgo]

You could tell he loved pulling the little carriage .

[@jodierdmann2078]

Bear is adorable. Jesse with the blinkers comment was adorable too. Beautiful scenery on your ride.

[@resQfurppl]

he’s not over weight- he’s UNDER tall!!! i had a pony with similar color; i was told she was a silver dappled appaloosa 😂😂 apple dapple 😂🤣😂😆🤣

[@tamara_h.]

One of the funniest videos ever… I had to stop in the middle to tell you. Love it! The scene of who is quiet and who is loud is hilarious. 😄 Had to switch back to watch it again and again.

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@dcrouch1980]

This could have been an hour long and I still would watch it. Thanks for the laughs 😅

[@ahnie771]

Love this video with you guys together! Thx. Such fun! 😊

[@fluffymountainbunny]

Oh goodness, how funny! You guys have a great sense of humor and so much fun together. Thanks for the smile! More of Bear, and matcho please ! I love these driving videos and also more nature trail rides please!

[@tinak.6182]

Cute. Bear seems to enjoy it. That was so cute and he did so well...💖

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@dianepeter3625]

Cute little silver dapple. Neat that he doesn't want to use the blinkers. Nice that it doesn't seem to have a bearing rein.

[@brianleonard6025]

Bear looked so good Jesse, he drove like he's been driven everyday. I also have two miniature Leopard Appaloosa geldings. The Miniature Leopard in my profile picture is my 40 inch or 10 hand driving gelding "Rusty" or registered name " Dot Com's Rusty Spots". I love driving and it's such a relaxing way to look at the scenery going bye. I have two antique pony carriages, a Miniature Dr's Buggy and a miniature Surrey with the fringe on top. LOL like in the Musical Movie by Roger's and Hammerstein's " Oklahoma ". There a song about the Surrey with the fringe on top. Anyway i think you should think about having your trainer help you drive both Mini's as a pair or team. You would love it and so would they. Have a great time driving. Nice to see you both Jesse and Matt. 😊👍🐴 all the way from Upstate New York🇺🇸

[@EleanorNeville618]

Now that’s just adorable 🥰 Bear handled everything like a pro! Good job passing the baby pigs! 😳 Love your neighborhood 😍

[@skyandme4ever]

"Its brown and black ACTUALLY" *Matt does a dramatic eye roll*

[@florence2095]

Jesse, I’m loving your video’s featuring your mini ponies and their progress. You are a highly talented horseman 💜💕🐨🐨🦘

[@kathleenboggan6616]

He is too cute pulling the carriage. He seems to love it.😍🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@KG-ui7ji]

Enjoyed this video Jesse you are so considerate of your animals feelings it's nice to see. Bear is adorable and looks so happy. He is deffinitely enjoying himself. You live in such a pretty and quiet area perfect for driving it seems.

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

Thank you so much Jesse for this pleasant walk in the beautiful dutch countryside. A very enjoyable and funny video as always when you and Matt are together. Bear did a great job and he handles the turns like a pro! 👍 He likes to do this exercise, which he already did with his previous owner. Two or three walks a week would be perfect for him although Bear is not fat but plump. Jesse you are so patient, gentle and caring e.g. the new gear and the massage at the end 🤗 Love to you both and to all the furry family 🥰💙

[@lynnscholtz1144]

Looksike Bear is enjoying the sights along the way... Sweet pony...

[@audreymaqks]

Bear is so adorable. Great little carriage horse. I like that hebis able to look around . So nice to see both of you working on a video together.

[@jaxiblue8356]

This was so worth the wait! Funniest video you guys have done in a while. Matt is Bears agent and that free tack was GORGEOUS!!!

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Thank you, love this beautiful video! I couldn't stop giggling. Best wishes Jesse and Matt.

[@susanhosmer-pitts9775]

Fun! I love all the affection you give your pony! He has it made! 💕

[@chelseybuman3821]

This is one of the most comical videos! Thank you so much Matt, Jesse, and of course Bear for the laughs! This video made my month! 🥰😍

[@n.l.vannstallings4664]

Bear looks exactly like my female miniature horse named Delilah. I've been really wanting to get a cart for her and this was so helpful. I love the countryside of where you live and your beautiful property. Thank you for sharing.

[@theresawick942]

I love the banter and the chaos

[@margrit7560]

Jesse I love how you're a no blinders/bits kind of guy. Wonderful video. You and Matt together are a hoot 😁

[@nancycowell-miller4321]

How fun! More carriage rides please! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@robertlaw6283]

Beautiful video all way round. The men. The horse. The scenery. Loved it!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Matt takes over any video he's in. Jesse is such a calm exceptional horseman. No drama at all.. loved his handling of Macho in Aachen!

[@sandysgrandgirlssandysswee2492]

Matt was so scared that they were going to wreck because Bear gets spooked!!!! This whole thing was hilarious! The people in the background doing yard work, Matt yelling Goda#### , all of it!! I love you guys! You could make a hundred videos a day and I would watch!!!

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@Ewe94Sunshine]

Bear and Macho pulling a carriage together would be so cute!!

[@gailbartlett9145]

I think they are called Blinders. Bear is so good and well mannered. You guys live in a very lovely area. Thanks for the video. Always loving you.

[@Xandra02051970]

Dit haalt herinneringen in mij op, toen ik mijn stage liep op kinderboerderij Darwinpark in Zaandam zo`n 35 jaar geleden. Met zwarte Shetlander Fanny heel wat rondjes gereden met de kinderen. Fanny genoot daar ook altijd zo van. Erg leuk om Bear ook zo te zien genieten!

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

Bear is such a cute, handsome pony. Thanks for the video.

[@vinroyhor]

Looks like fun and Bear seemed to like it as well and no grass rolled on.

[@bookmouse2719]

Bear is the cutest pony ever!

[@violettechatard1790]

Okay but where you live is literally SO PRETTY

[@DS-ky9dl]

Fun video...little Bear just keeps truckin along.. it seemed like he really enjoyed it. Love it when you guys do a video together. Keep it up.

[@martylesnick2032]

I will say he was puggier the very first time you drove him compared to this new posting. What cutie!! Susan

[@Cappu17]

I love how they are such a couple

[@jamielieberg7053]

blinders not blinkers wow lol great video guys you put a smile on this old mans face

[@stephaniefisher6226]

OMG! Cutest video ever! Bear is the sweetest little pony! Just like Macho! Ok big boys, they are called BLINDERS. They stop carriage horses from getting distracted or spooked. Bear is a beautiful sugar lump and I don't think he looks fat! He pulled both of you quite well too!

[@shiatsuequino1121]

I absolutely adore your videos, you and Matt are soooooo funny together (especially the grass part 😂😂😂) keep spreading equine love and laughter 🫶🏻🫶🏻💗

[@littlebettyscrafts556]

OMG, I wouldn’t drive my car anymore. Everyone yield to Bear and I . He drives really nicely.❤️ How fun is that ??

[@englishrose5732]

Jesse, I've love to see another pony cart ride. Autumn seems like a good time for the ponies, and it would be nice to see the trees in color. ❤❤🥰

[@Bianka_Taylor]

Bear is so cute as a driving pony! I need to buy a cart and drive my standardbred who was trained in races and as a carriage horse.

[@krystalvbaker]

I love this and the flashback to the flat tire from the past video.

[@pnhnut]

Driving is so fun and Bear looks like he is really happy to go.

[@cricket8438]

Blinkers. Jesse is so sweet. 😊😊😊

[@biancadijkstra4861]

Awh Bear is zo Sweet 💖I love to see this.You two are so friendly for Bear ,and for Each other .NICE VIDEO💖🍀🐎🍀🙋

[@annsmarpat9500]

Great video! You two are adorable.

[@Jgirr5]

❤😍 Yes Jesse, This is also great fun and funny (all of your vids are!) You are such a natural teacher, appreciate the carriage setup, hopefully will see more. Bonus is listening to you and Matt banter ~ miss this more than words can say! 🤪 🥰🥰 Thank you for another treasure. ❣❣❣

[@annamariaiannacito5291]

Beautiful video!!!! Nothing is more adorable than the three of you!

[@davidsonbenson9830]

Hello how are you doing

[@snitches9670]

These things are called blinkers, or "Scheuklappen" as we germans say xD I do use them, since they help the horse to be more concentrated. Even though my babypony is learning to pull the carriage without them, since he's very interested in everything and I want him to learn, that there's no reason to stand still like a statue and stare everything to death XD

[@denisekoch3139]

What a great video! Love the banter between Matt and Jesse.

[@jodunn5181]

Oh yes I’d be putting the blinkers on if he’s spooky. Trust me I’ve seen horses and ponies bolt with a carriage, carriages tipped up and in ditches. But what a good boy. And your quick release tugs you can pop through the tug stops on your shafts x

[@theresakohler-ruda1292]

Why fight over this darling pony ,when there is plenty-o-pony to go around.

[@shellysonnen5698]

ADORABLE!!! What a fun way to spend time with your ponies!!!

[@donnapalmeri9573]

The blinkers are called BLINDERS!! LOVE the video!! xoxo😘😘🤩🤩😍😍🥰🥰

[@m.r5039]

Just love Matt’s attitude and vibe being full on drama in this😂should be like this more often

[@Blk_Velvet]

Ew no. He’s a prick. Rude to Jesse and obsessive over who owns Bear. Matt is an asshole, this is Jesses channel. Why is Matt taking over the whole video, even rude about the sponsor points with his foot with disrespect. Then says “you’re using MY horse?” I never realized how rude Matt us to Jesse til now.