First Pub Ride On My Horse | In Partnership With Equilab AD | Riding With Rhi

Fancy seeing some of Woody's spookier side? You got it! This week we head to the local pub for a spot of coffee and a fun woodland ride and its not without drama .. we have showdown 2 with a statue. Huge thanks to Equilab for sponsoring today's video - without them, I wouldn't have as much confidence to go hacking on my own.
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0:00 Intro
0:48 What is Equilab?
3:04 Getting Ready
5:14 Turning Equilab On
5:34 Pub Ride
19:52 Turning Equilab On
25:12 Turning Equilab Off
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Riding with Rhi is a British equestrian KZbinr who shares her experience with her first horse, bought as an adult, alongside her city career in London.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Statue of hands: nothing will ever scare Woody as much as me / Statue of bear: Hold my beer

[@Midnight_wolfy]

Pffffft hahaha sounds true

[@lisamasterson6116]

@@Midnight_wolfy yeah

[@martybontumasi5058]

You're so calm with Woody when he gets spooked. Wonderful!

[@elainecole6896]

Great video, that would be lovely to ride with a friend, the staff were so supportive. That bear looked so life-like, no wonder Woods was worried! 😊

[@RidingWithRhi]

They were so lovely! And the carrots really helped Woody get over his trauma 🤣 I'm actually planning on riding this route again with Tara and Bourbon, stay tuned!

[@Lolaandleah_.]

The sound of woodys hooves are so therapeutic!

[@sarahknight7500]

I love that you show every bit of patience that it takes, I own an OTTB and it's really reassuring

[@RidingWithRhi]

I'm trying to build trust for the long term. We can only do that if i keep showing him leadership that he can trust because he feels safe not because he's more afraid of "disobeying me" than of his instincts - that kind of leadership always crumbles eventually in my opinion 🥰 you have to go at your own pace. You know your horse best ! ❤️

[@carrotstickchronicles1595]

I do too! Paco(that's his name) is such a turd sometimes he's still green and he's 5 🙄

[@dawnwhitehead739]

@@RidingWithRhi qeaqeeazas

[@dawnwhitehead739]

@@RidingWithRhi seszsaWxsswdds

[@mazfb9240]

Hats off to you Rhi for doing all that on your own. You were very brave and brilliant with Woody giving him loads of encouragement all the time. What lovely staff at the pub too.

[@kippen64]

Was going to add how lovely the pub staff were to my comment too but it was almost book length already. I was super impressed.

[@kippen64]

Woody shying at the concrete bear reminded me of the time my Thoroughbred shyed at a brightly painted concrete tiger. He basically did the horse version of swearing and threw himself sideways. Was riding with other people. There was some gentle laughter and I was told all the horses do that when they first see it. Still miss him. Am ready for another Thoroughbred in my future. Enjoyed this video. Edited again to add that your confidence in dealing with situations has come on in leaps and bounds. You are doing really well.

[@RidingWithRhi]

It's funny you say that because that's exactly what my coach said about the bear - that they all spook at it first time! And thank you re your lovely mention of my confidence. Definitely learning (and actively trying) to be less reactive to difficult scenarios, more quietly confident: gentle, but firm, respecting the trust between myself and my horse, respecting his "reaction" but also stepping in to be his leader and say "you can trust me, come with me" rather than a vibe of "get on with it because I say so"

[@Jazzvibesicl]

Much admiration for you to be brave enough to lead him past the bear again

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you! I actually went back there the other day with a friend and he walked past it without me needing to get off so it definitely paid off ❤️

[@nataliekeane8944]

You guys did such a good job!! Woody is going to love going there next time, he'll have good memories from those lovely carrots. The young girl was fabulous and it just helps to have someone that understands! Also, shout out to all those cyclists you met along the way, they were so thoughtful and considerate. X

[@RidingWithRhi]

Aw I hope he remembers the carrots. We had such a lovely day - everyone we came across was just so nice. X

[@TheRainbowgirl1960]

What a lovely video and rider and a great horse

[@keithbuck5504]

Rhi you done a good job there woody done really well

[@lauraemma4402]

He’s so good Rhi! You’re so lucky to have pubs to stop off at too id love that 😂

[@inkwhiskers9948]

Awww it's so sad when they get spooked by something like that. I'm sure in their heads they think they're going to be eaten by the bear. Don't get me wrong, I own the spookiest standardbred mare and I know how frustrated you get when "it's friggin not going to eat you, you dork, and if you spook again you're gonna throw me!" But it's still cute afterwards when you're fine and you look back at the footage of them thinking the world is ending because someone planted a petunia.

[@irosepower]

I get off almost every time I take my boy out 😂 Can’t fall off if I’m already on the ground! 😆

[@RidingWithRhi]

🤣🤣 that's the spirit

[@leahmelichar9826]

Great horsemanship! Thanks for sharing your rides with us.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you Leah ❤️

[@helenrowe3616]

Brilliant video and what lovely people at the pub xx

[@suzannebennett8987]

What's that bear doing there? Oh my God! A bear AND a bicycle!

[@RidingWithRhi]

A very busy day!

[@melliejones810]

Great vlog Rhi and what a scary bear it was. Woody was so brave and after your reassurance and guidance Woody was brave enough to pass it. When you both left he even rode past 😃 How kind were the staff to help and also kindly treating Woody to some scrummy 🥕🥕 😃 You must ride out again maybe with a friend and I'm sure Woody will confidently pass the bear.

[@RidingWithRhi]

I know, he's such a good boy really. I plan to ride back there with Tara and Bourbon (who were from our Kissing Spine interview!) so watch this space

[@taralorraine9814]

Nicely done! Good tip to take hi m past again :D

[@jillymuppet4263]

What a great trip to the pub, so many friendly people and the staff at the pub were great! Exactly what you both needed. Woody will be walking with a spring in his step next time 😊

[@RidingWithRhi]

It absolutely was. I'm finding these fun days out with no pressure (except scary bears) are helping us both to sparkle a little more ❤️

[@Lucythehorserider]

Aww I call that Dragon mode my share spooks a bit at things that don't even move lol.

[@RidingWithRhi]

it is 100% dragon mode 😂

[@maureenawty6629]

Horses always want to go faster when they know there heading home ☺👍

[@timepatches]

woody putting himself to bed xDD too much drama on the ride he says!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

🤣 I never thought of it that way. He was like JUST GO MUMMY 😭

[@FadeMouse]

I love how patient you were with Woody!!

[@Kiwiigoblin]

What a fab pub! Such lovely people! :)

[@carrotstickchronicles1595]

I love how nice and helpful she was with woody!

[@RidingWithRhi]

She was the best!

[@carrotstickchronicles1595]

@@RidingWithRhi I wish my horse would be like that! But...... he's a GREEN off the track thoroughbred😭

[@angelfoodcake1979]

Is this a thing, a pub ride? So funny, I've never seen something like this before! And the pub staff is soooo super nice to Woody! Did they have some water for him? And I can't believe how super nice the cyclists are in your area, everyone saying hi and shouting out and being considerate. Amazing!!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

Haha it is! Although you usually go in groups and stop for lunch. I know, the staff and cyclists were lovely! I have to admit I didn't offer him water at the pub, but he had some as soon as we got home 🥰

[@beverleyarscott8589]

I used to live in the Chilterns and we used to have a pub ride every now and then. We used to hitch the horses up in the garden have drinks nibbles and a laugh and then ride home. Really fun and the horses always got treats.

[@metalkingtohorses]

what a great horsey bears are terrifying you both did great I think my tb would have 180'd it back with or without me full gallop

[@JenniNellist]

You've reminded me of my love hate relationship with self closing gates 😂 as well as being an equine behaviourist I'm also a BHS access volunteer for Swansea. Luck has it my local routes don't have gates 🍀 I hope I can also share a professional tip if I may? Giving a really good rub/scratch on the withers instead of patting actually helps lower a scared horse's heart rate and can help with settling during and straight after spooky moments ;)

[@RidingWithRhi]

A lovely tip, thank you ! ❤️

[@JenniNellist]

@@RidingWithRhi you're welcome - just enjoyed the latest upload with your Osteo 👌

[@delythturner744]

Lovely vlog. To be fair to Woody that was a creepy statue ! What an inspiration you both x

[@RidingWithRhi]

I absolutely had to let him off that one - it was a giant bear after all 🤣 ❤️

[@elinorjenkins4537]

Fab video, really enjoyed it. It's so lovely watching your bond with Woody growing xx

[@equinemads]

I love ur videos rhi i might do this next year when i get my new/first horse😁

[@frankiewalsh2143]

Loved this! Have just started hacking out my share alone and seeing you handle Woody and the bear 🐻 has given me so much confidence dealing with spooky episodes. Thank you for the great vid! ❤️

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you for this kind comment - good luck with your hacking!

[@steffb58]

I love how you handle these types of situations ☺️ Very patient and reassuring to the handsome boy! I'd absolutely love it if you could post an unedited day/hack, super long videos of you and Woody would be the best! ❤️🐎

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Well, that was fun.

[@meganw737]

Aww

[@blueraven2345]

I love your attitude with your horse.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you ❤️

[@scarletequestrian2130]

Woody is so cute 😀

[@logiclanguagelearningFrench]

What lovely cyclists your way!!!! Can I ask. When he picks up a keen canter across those meadows is he slowing down stopping from a bit of rein? Or are you doing anything else to get him to not race. Most horses I’ve ridden for first times on hacks would take off haha

[@nikkigurd7865]

Ah I loved this, I think it’s my fave video you’ve done so far. It’s just the sort of thing i want to start doing with my boy.. I haven’t hacked out on my own ever, or even with company for a long time. I was wondering how you were going to order your drink, but of course you just phone them! Haha never thought of that. how lovely were the pub staff! Thank you for showing this ‘warts n all’ video, I feel inspired now, and will definitely use equilab

[@RidingWithRhi]

Ah that's so lovely to know! Glad you liked it. The pub staff were honestly so great 🥰

[@cesib7544]

i loved this video😊 woody is such a character😂😇

[@RidingWithRhi]

He certainly keeps me on my toes 🤣❤️

[@cleffard1]

What a good boy!! My horse would have been off to the next county at the sight of the first bicycle.

[@RidingWithRhi]

He was so good bless him ❤️

[@Blind_Horse_Rider]

Hi I love using Equilab app, for all the same reason you give! Love watching your vlogs 👍🏻 xx

[@RidingWithRhi]

Me too! It's such a brilliant app. X

[@asmarargentina9053]

09:34 and 10:54 I adore the sound you make to make the horse move! It is very ASMR! Please make more videos of this type! Greetings to you ¡¡

[@RidingWithRhi]

Haha we love an encouraging "click" sound !

[@celestinacowgirl9075]

Nice

[@sallyannbutcher1647]

Well done!! Looks lovely.. where about is this? 🦄

[@teagansheffield1164]

love it guys xx

[@ctadventures7064]

It's funny isn't it the things they spook. Although I think woody had just cause on this one. My daughters pony got himself in a state over something tonight out on a hack. We was both looking couldn't see what he was reacting to. We was two mins from home aswell he had been perfect the whole ride. Loved the vlog. X

[@RidingWithRhi]

Aw bless, it is funny! I was a bit confused at his first spook as I couldn't see anything. But I realised later there was a big tractor in the field opposite and I wonder if he could hear something I couldn't with that

[@ctadventures7064]

@@RidingWithRhi ah right ok. He did well going back so it might of been.

[@metalkingtohorses]

what go pro are you using here and cell phone the video is great

[@equineelli2726]

Hi Rhi! I'm looking at buying my share horse but there are still a few things I've not yet learnt ... one is clipping 😂 and the other is fairly complicated it's about horse passports and certificates to prove they are yours / finding the right livery / vet / farrier / saddle fitter / dentist, and how you get permission from a livery to allow the vet etc to come to the yard. It would be really helpful if u could do a video on how to find the right livery / vet / farrier etc and the ins and outs of all of that xx

[@RidingWithRhi]

I answer a lot of these in existing videos - one is my new horse Q&A and the other is my updated yard tour with the Q&A at the end - both below! New horse Q&A - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKXbgmCoZ9J-o7M Yard tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYHNlptuh8mras0

[@equineelli2726]

@@RidingWithRhi Ah thank you so much will check them out! X

[@charlottejackson5016]

What’s the Gel you use for the face? My boy is always surrounded with flies on a ride and I haven’t found anything that helps!

[@RidingWithRhi]

LEOVET Power Phaser. They also have Tam Tam in a gel and I actually think that one is better

[@annepountney5155]

Hi Rhi do you think you should hack out with others at times or another horse as this might give Woody more confidence

[@RidingWithRhi]

I hack him out alone very often and he's fine, he just got very frightened by the bear! (Understandable haha).

[@DS-ky9dl]

Maybe you should have another rider with you. Woody seemed very unsure, could have been very dangerous.

[@RidingWithRhi]

He was unsure: for five minutes of a one and a half hour ride, one of many, many rides where I go out alone (with safety measures in place) without incident and without issues, many of which I share here. We can't predict everything, we can only assess and respond to the horse we are riding in the moment.

[@kimberlyplayer]

I’m not understanding why you are continually patting that horse that way. I consider that pressure. You pat him and say “good boy” but you pat him when he’s spooked as well and trying to get him to cooperate. I really don’t understand your way of thinking. It’s a little excessive.

[@RidingWithRhi]

I suppose no one is going to agree on everything , but I think the point is right here in your own comment: "I consider that pressure" - it's all about what the the way our horses have been individually taught. This horse has never been taught that a Pat on the neck has negative connotations. It's part of how I greet him, it's part of how I connect with him when grooming and he knows it means "good boy" or has positive connotations. Someone further down mentioned that scratching can be a nice way to connect too, which I love!