FIRST SHOWJUMPING SHOW 2020 | HACKETT EQUINE VLOG

[@coraliesentch4515]

It was so awesome to watch you and Obi back at what you both love !! You both looked so good 😊 Also to see George and Tilley out there and doing so well too was a double bonus !! Thanks for taking us along....I loved it ! 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰❤️

[@KL-vu8jm]

I admire you for many reasons. Your a young woman with a successful business. You have a lot on your plate everyday, but you are able to admit what you are concerned about. Anxiety is not easily conquered. My daughter has had it all her life and I worry about her health as she has not learned to manage it well. I love watching your videos and am a member of your Pateron website, which I love for training. You are very thorough and you explain it very well. Keep up the great work.

[@jillycannan6243]

Great jumping guys👏 George and Tilly fabulous Combo💕

[@kategunther462]

Hi Miri💙 can we have a video all about Tilly and what George is doing with him in a day😁 or just a basic day with Tilly. Love your videos keep it up🌹

[@sceonabowyer9093]

Kate Gunther I reckon George should take the reins of the vlogging camera for the day 😝

[@tazhorse]

You are such a lovely rider. So soft and effective.

[@hackettequine2059]

tazhorse Thankyou that’s really kind xx

[@debbieadkins2803]

Congratulations on a good ride on a great horse❤️👍👍🇺🇸.

[@sophiebull6478]

Wow, mind blown by that anxiety thought. I've had anxiety for too many years and I've never thought of it that way. Thank you Miri, I'll keep that with me

[@t.r.sjbear4382]

This is so exciting to me. I just started leasing a pony about 3 months ago and our first show together is this August. This is my first out of stable show, so I’m kind of nervous but mostly excited. This definitely made me antsy, can’t wait till we get to go!

[@according2her]

You reminding us that our brain and body can help get rid of the anxiety they created sounds so helpful! I have been taking riding lessons for roughly one and a half years and I really struggle with transitioning into canter because I am afraid. My seat is not well yet and I feel I have so little control in the canter that it blocks me from getting there to train to begin with. I will try keeping what you said in mind when I have my next lesson. Because it's getting to a point where my anxiety is ridiculous. Sitting on lovely horses and having a lovely trainer I really should be able to just canter and I have done it before a couple of times too.

[@ginnyferguson3772]

Well done Obi and you!! What a great day and you dealt with your nerves early in the day too 👏

[@mgadkins1659]

Great job all around🎉🎊

[@thenerdyequestrian2106]

Thank you for this🙏🏻 your intro was exactly what I needed to hear. I’m getting back into showing after 10yrs & I’m a nervous wreck! My first show back at it is next month😬 I know my mare & I will do just fine as long as we go in with the mentality of having fun & gaining experience from it. But holy cow does it make my stomach churn just thinking about it😖 so thank you for that reminder that we can work ourselves out of the anxiety if we recognize it for what it is, not allow it to control us. You’re an incredible rider by the way!!

[@lucywhite9479]

Good mindfulness chat at the beginning Miri and reminding ourselves be grateful for what we have but I know this isn't easy for everyone. Well done coming 3rd, I live near Bury Farm so if I ever get the chance I'll come cheer you along (promise not to get in the way!) 😊

[@stuffstuffstuffyay]

congrats! that was mega. Well done George, you looked fab up there.

[@donnajeffery8267]

You help people more than you think so keep it up and well done to both you Obi and George and Tilly

[@kellysullivan3811]

Remember you can accomplish anything ....as long as you face it in one task at a time.when you look at the whole job you have to do from start to conclusion it’s just overwhelming. I have an extremely stressful job myself which includes a bevy of different clients at any given time. I’ve found that if I just get on with it and do SOMETHING the momentum becomes self motivating.....still not thinking about the end point....you’ll find when you look up and take a breath you’ve actually accomplished what you wanted. I know it’s easy to say but mental stress is a killer instead of letting it paralyze me I think bring it on I love it, you’ll find your relationship with stress changes pretty quickly.

[@helenasample4872]

Hi Miri, I had to pause the video to leave a comment. Thanks so much for your talk about anxiety. I have really been feeling it. I'm in the last two weeks of my summer classes at college and am really starting to feel overwhelmed and like I can't do it. Your talk is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Anyway! On to show jumping!

[@TheLowflyingdaisy]

As someone who has suffered from anxiety, especially recently, and studied psychology for yonks, I think it is important to say that just thinking your way out of anxiety and 'snapping out of it' by applying logic is not how it works for most of us. Many people may be experiencing this for the first time and not being able to reason themselves out of it like you described might just exacerbate the feelings of being overwhelmed and not being able to get on with stuff. It's very important to acknowledge how you feel, and then open up to someone who is in a position to help you, or at least help you get help. For some this might mean medication, therapy or whatever. I just had to state this in case it might help someone who is struggling. Especially now with the world gone mad, many people who never wobbled before are experiencing huge amounts of grief, fear, uncertainty, depression and anxiety. Speak up. Talk to friends, or reach out to get help. We are all going through this together. X

[@patsmythe]

you are all so lovely...thank you for today, enjoyed very much.

[@jenniferblears192]

I love what you said about anxiety, it makes so much sense but yet I have never thought of it that way before. I've been feeling pretty tense and anxious a lot lately due to one thing and another...a lot of intrusive thoughts...so I will use your analogy in future!

[@belle8272]

As someone who has and suffers from anxiety, I know it’s not an easy thing to deal with and you are doing so well girl!! Super proud of you, keep up the amazing work x

[@lauraelaine9387]

Growth comes from the most uncomfortable places! Keep up the great work Miri, love your videos :)

[@dorothybennett6596]

Well done you all looked wonderful. Xx

[@Ingridlosneslokken]

I think it's so good that you talk about what you talked about at the beginning of this video ❤️

[@houliganslegacy7958]

Some fabulous rounds!! Can’t get over how close you must be! Before I got my own transport I always used British Horsebox hire! And we were at Bury farm last week. Loved the vlog and can’t wait to watch your futures ones x

[@TheNessa2793]

Tilly is such a nice horse and George isn’t bad either 😍😂

[@edwinahicks5010]

Well done to you and Obi, what a star he is. Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@k_srah4387]

Way to go you two! Great video!

[@jorjascorer]

I've only ever been to one show because of my anxiety (I had a massive panic attack and people had to help me out the ring) So thank you, I will use your analogy (I think that's the right word) in hope it will get better! ❤️

[@juliemulcahy2067]

Such a beautiful message

[@jilldickson4352]

Lovely video bless you. Xx

[@84Moori]

Obi is so cool! 😍

[@andystpierre6086]

Anxiety is a struggle I wish I didn’t know. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us :) Obi looks good and I hope you had fun!

[@besseboo101]

Woooo back at the Vlogs! Love the mental health talk, needed when we are all coming back into the real world form lockdown! Keep your head up and keep spreading the word 🙌

[@annejarvis7002]

Congrats on placing third☺. I really enjoyed the video - showjumping and especially your honesty. I recently completed a Stress Control program. Anxiety & stress often go hand in hand. Under the current situation, I have to function a day at a time. I also find lists helpful - it's so satisfying to tick stuff as being done - even if a very small task. Sometimes, I find that I have to tell myself to just start doing a task, breaking it down into manageable parts - no matter how small & not think myself into knots & end up doing nothing. I highly recommend people to ask their G.P. for help if anxiety and stress affect your life. The course the local Community Mental Health Team suggested for me is online due to Covid 19. Even so, it was so helpful. The most helpful advice for me involved identifying triggers for my stress response & writing a plan on how I can approach these triggers - as you spoke about. My heart goes out to those facing their own personal mental health challenges. We are not alone, there is help & your speaking openly about it Miri, means so much. We can see "It's not just me", there is help & we needn't be held hostage by our feelings & feel less by them. Stay well all.

[@TheSeamstress1]

You already mentioned it Miri but the way to delete anxiety is to write down lists for everything. Make sure you always have planned your day after before you sleep otherwise you won't sleep well, overlay and then rush around not knowing what you're supposed to be doing. I had a very stressful job and that was the only way i could cope. Write. Everything. Down. Time everything, stick to the times, make sure you allow lunch, coffee breaks etc. So you know you have time in the day to switch off for 10 minutes. Love your stuff Miri, great job at the showjumping!👌

[@TheSeamstress1]

And here is another tip, don't be a control freak, delegate, delegate, delegate! The more you train others to do bits of your job the more they can help, the more job satisfaction they feel and the less stress you have. DELEGATE!👌

[@kippen64]

You deserve your success. You are worthy of it. You have worked for it.

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Always love your vids!

[@marissajonkers3756]

Whoohoo congrats to you and supercob! What a great way to start showing again. George seems like a get on and get it done rider - he and Tilly looked so good!

[@chelseatodd1449]

Thank you so much for talking about anxiety. I struggle off and on, sometimes I can control it and other times I can't. The last week and a half has been brutal. Very glad to hear so many people can relate - makes it feel not so isolating. Love your videos!

[@amycook212]

Yayyyy Obi!!!! Well done both! George is such a lovely rider too, where did that come from?!😯 he will be one to watch definitely! Congrats on your placing 🥰

[@amberrose7023]

George is really good!

[@izzymcdermott991]

well done miri

[@kellyandthehorses2877]

Is is anxiety producing to be responsible for the lives and training of many large animals. I am on my own, and Ammy without a trainer most days, and work five horses a day. Plus stalls, barn cleaning, etc. It is a wonderful life but there are moments where I wish someone would take over for a few days. I have a trainer friend who will call once a week or so and ask about all the horses and what I'm doing, and it helps me stay motivated and focused.

[@leanne.c]

Good to see Obi back doing his favourite thing 😂 both you and George rode beautifully, a dynamic duo 👌🏻

[@cargilltysonequestrian6499]

Can totally relate to the anxiety of having so many things to do! Last weekend I must have taught 12 lessons, and then we had an never ending list of our own and clients horses to work.. plus farm duties, cows, dogs, cats... and everything in between, horses just take so much time generally and it certainly looks like a mountain to climb when you wake up in the morning! Anyway, loved your insight on anxiety, I will employ those thoughts tomorrow morning when a bunch more clients horses arrive to add to the daily list lol!!! (Just what we need right, more horses.) Glad to see you back out there. Hopefully this second lockdown in Melbourne ends soon so we can get back out there too!

[@brookehartson7319]

Obi looked so happy to be out show jumping! Beautifully ridden course and congrats on a great placing!

[@inkwhiskers9948]

I am a person prone to anxiety - about life in general but mostly about my skills - or lack thereof - as a beginner horse owner and how that must be affecting my horse. (And about many other things but I'd be all day if I tried to list them.) What you said at the beginning of the video really made me relate to you, because for a very long time I couldn't get over my anxiety about riding. I would cry just about every time I lunged my horse. It took me forever to realise what you realised, which is that feeling we make for ourselves, we can also _unmake_ ourselves. That one realisation has changed my life. A thing to remember: Punishing yourself for things you cannot change will only drive you insane. By all means improve yourself, but don't worry about anything outside your reach because... well, it's outside your reach.

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

Well done Obi, he did look good out there, but so did Tilly. Congratulations all round, the sum of money might be small but that does not matter, 3rd is excellent.

[@kateseery8842]

I totally that the stress of riding many do horses is not talked about enough. We ride horse because we love them and the sport. But a lot of the time you see these top riders riding all day every day and think that must be what you need to do. I used to riding many different horse for different people and the stress of balancing that with school and everything else in my life just got to be to much. I found myself not enjoying it as much. I feel really lucky in that horse are not my business and I had the luxury to take a step back and ride fewer horse but take more time with each one and find joy in it again. Anyway just a long rambling paragraph, but I love your content. You inspire me to be a better trainer and just a better person!

[@sandrawheeler1521]

Awsome, well done Obi and Miri. What a great team you two are. 3rd place...First time out...yipee....Just love watching you ride. Such a brrill rider Miri. Xxxxxx

[@camimorrisby5925]

needed to hear that about anxiety

[@ctadventures7064]

Love the fact that you spoke about anxiety. My daughter is 11 and suffers with it. So much so that she doubts herself with anything she does with her pony. Even though shes very good with him.

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Congratulations to you both for your double clear rounds!! And to Obi, the Turbo Horse!! Not a bad comeback after 2 yrs away, to place 3rd!! Way to go Obi!! And George, Tilly looked great as well!! Best Regards, and Stay Safe everyone!! Mask Up to keep yourselves and others safe!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@fleetskipper1810]

How did Tillie do? I loved your insight about anxiety. It is not a real thing like a car or a table. We generate it from inside. As you say, the brilliant part of this is that we can un-generate it by focusing on what we have to do rather than on our state of mind in advance of doing it.

[@mattmelksham2545]

This was an amazing vid keep it up 🧡❤️

[@carolannryan8834]

Congratulation to you Miri and Obi

[@DaWongStar]

Love when you share this self-talk stuff ❤️

[@emilymacintyre9504]

Thank you for talking about anxiety in equine professions! I'm studying to be a horse physio and always stress about the pressures and challenges that go along with that. I'm also a list maker and it really helps! Also love the SJ vlog would love to see more 😁

[@KimParkerAdcock]

Congratulations! It was such a great idea to get Obi jumping again you're both having so much fun. And George's horse, well, looks like it could go higher and much faster ;) not that I know anything you understand.. well done to both of you on a successful and smiley day.

[@halfarabiansandminis197]

A nice lunch break treat!

[@sidney_eventing1649]

Hi Miri 💗 love this show vlog , what brand of hat do you have 💕💕

[@pippakay7234]

Well done one and all. You're such a sensitive rider Miri and I'm so glad you had an awesome day after a questionable start. Good to see you're also finding your way forward with anxiety and I think you've just taken an enormous step forward in that department. Congrats to you and Obi on coming third in the jumping.🎈👍💜🎈

[@JustHorseyMie]

Well done Obi! Earning his keep, sorta. And you can tell he is checking out the competition in the arena.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Miri: “there’s also someone else coming with us and you’re all going to be really excited” Me, alone in my room, to no one: “Tilly! Is it Tilly?!?”

[@hackettequine2059]

Riding With Rhi 🤣🤣

[@kathrynmorelli5226]

Yay Obi, so proud!

[@sarah.herbert]

Discomfort is so normal in a state of growth, it means you’re adapting to your new normal xxx

[@melhayley6738]

Glad that you had such a great result from a start of the day when you were feeling anxious about life in general, having the aftermath of this virus hanging over you and also your impending yard move it's no wonder that your mind is working overtime. Keep talking Miri 💟

[@sturdygirl7772]

Obi looked so happy! And so did you 🤗😊 I think Obi was sucking on his tongue after drinking water at the show. It’s so cute! I knew a horse that would do that after every drink. 😍. anxiety has been a recent frequent companion of mine. Unexpected and unwelcome. It can leave just as good unexpectedly and I would be fine with that 😊💪🏻👍🏻

[@myhorseandme]

Talk about anxiety.. arrive at 9:33, jumping at 9:56. I would need an extra hour 🤣

[@amayalucymusic5160]

I’m competing there on Saturday for my first ever show. I have such a lovely Tb mare but never sure how she will behave. Just going to try and enjoy it as best as I can

[@pollyfith2893]

Amaya Lucy Music good luck! I’m sure your will do amazing!

[@amayalucymusic5160]

Yam Yam Thankyou!!

[@shawnajones2083]

Did Tilly place in the show? Great job to you and Obi!!

[@guacamolescoop3437]

hi first of all Obi is such a beautiful horse and Tilly looked amazing. i just wanted to ask does Obi primarily do dressage and jumping on the side and do u take him cross country?

[@aliceapples4794]

great video! how do you remember the course? personally i’m rubbish 😂

[@westykate1]

As someone from the southern United States I see she's wearing at jacket in Late July and I'm just sitting here watching her vids in as little clothes as is considered decent with a fan blowing in my face counting down the days until November...

[@sturdygirl7772]

Katherine Peugh agree. It was 98 here yesterday 😞 miserable

[@madison3425]

same!! the heat index in md is 107

[@ES-ch6il]

It is 110 with heat index here in the Midwest, fans are just not enough

[@kippen64]

Am Australian and suspect that there isn't much difference between many of my winter days and many British summer days.

[@user-wi2ev2pp1y]

Standardbred Adventures the summers are definitely summer and the winters are winters. this year it’s taking a while to get to summer but it’s definitely a huge change from summer to winter etc

[@julen2380]

I hope you haven't spent all your price money in one go! 😁 On a more serious note, anxiety is a weird thing. So tough to reason your way out of it even if you intellectually understand the mechanics of it but then you have one of those epiphanies. For me it was having Fritz Cola (think Coca Cola with triple the amount of caffeine) late one evening and not sleeping for a second that night...with basically the same bodily symptoms like an anxiety attack (heart racing, being wide awake...) but none of the worry, none of the racing thoughts. That for me was weirdly eye-opening for me to have this disconnect between the two. And just in case I needed to learn a little harder I than had very strong tea late at night a couple of days later and didn't sleep much again. In my defense, I saw it coming but it was at the loveliest little Marrocon restaurant and refusing the tea would have been horrible. Lol.

[@theworldawaits6256]

Fell off my horse today and broke my leg so this cheered me up 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@TheLowflyingdaisy]

Oh nooo! Get better soon!

[@stuffstuffstuffyay]

ohnooo~! feel better soon

[@fraggle2854]

ah not a 32secomd video!😂❤️

[@vixiepixie1000]

How is her side bone getting on xx

[@lisajames4150]

So you are responsible for the care and welfare of chickens, 3 dogs, 7 horses, a business, countless livery horses, staff plus a partner and yourself.....yep I'd be anxious too😀