FIRST TIME RIDING WESTERN EVER! | This Esme

[@ccclover6411]

I love that you’re trying Western riding. Did you know that the Western saddle is built for comfort for both the horse and rider for long traveling.

[@kamzalot3]

*you're

[@lilbabybat22]

CcClover you're so right

[@ellathompson7004]

Yes I did actually!😇

[@kiannaireland]

Yes

[@Mekatx]

Kamryn's Strange Land ok boomer

[@emmariley987]

I am so glad that you had the chance to ride western! I usually ride my lease horse western, but recently I have also been riding him english and I have seen a big difference in him. He loves the chance to try both disciplines, and he loves to game in western and loves to jump and do some basic dressage exercises in his English tack! Both disciplines are so important and bring different characteristics to your horses. All horses and riders should have the chance to experience both western and English riders!

[@lucielocket3203]

i'm the the same, i ride 2 QH mares western and one of them english occasionally but in scotland so i have always ridden english until now!

[@emmariley987]

lucie locket it totally makes a huge difference!

[@cheryllaw5603]

I ride English and western 😉

[@zeldafan7345]

Fellow Canadian?🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@skyem5574]

I’d love to ride western but you can’t really do it anywhere i can get to x

[@westernhorserider3827]

I’ve never secured my cinch with the buckle before! I always do the knot at the top.

[@emmabenford8109]

w1ldh0rserider same

[@reesemueller5606]

I do too

[@kayleebanet7126]

Same

[@that.one.horse.g0rl386]

I do both depending on my pad

[@westernhorserider3827]

Charlene Coates I mean to me, I would be afraid of the bucked piece coming out because of the way it sits, but okay.

[@madigray418]

I love how the ladie who ran the barn let you tack up so you could learn! I also love how there so well fed and cared for and its not the kind of place that keeps the horses tacked up and in a stall. Great video!

[@0kmadelynbackinbusiness884]

are used to ride at a place that kept horses in a stall that were really skinny and old and they came from a rescue place because they were abused before but now I switch to know I’m actually happy at the place I am

[@_lifeofmeg_equestrian_]

I was taught to ride english when I was little but slowly over the years i've just kind of morphed into western riding now I am a weird hybrid 😂

[@lanacampbell8925]

Same

[@madisonandamira2723]

Same

[@altyaexy]

I think I’ve always rode western

[@hayluvssturniolos]

🤪

[@rileyking1958]

same

[@sammie8002]

When she mentioned western, I got SO SO excited. I ride western. I have my whole life.

[@moondropbreyers2566]

I ride western too, it’s agrivating when ppl say oh I though western was just for trail riding 😂😡🤣

[@emilymoomaw9532]

Dog & Cat MOM same

[@kamzalot3]

Same

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Brie loves Breyers haha yes I’ve heard that a lot too 🤦‍♀️

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Dog & Cat MOM me too!

[@lazygoo2171]

The scenery is gorgeous so are the horses you should do this more!💗❤️🐴🐎 TYSM for all the likes🐴🐴🐴💖💖💖

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Lazy Horse I think she should come to Michigan and do a collab with Dani the the horse girl and I 🤠

[@lazygoo2171]

That would be cool seeing more collabs🐴🐎!

[@Yourmomisfine]

I ride Western Comment: if you ride western Like: if you ride English

[@xygzywygzy1417]

Hak

[@emilya.4965]

I’m dual-disciple

[@serenity__elise]

I ride, western

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

English, western, bareback... you name it!

[@isaaccooper7504]

I ride both and very competitive rider!! I have 62 ribbons and I've only been showing for 3 years! Also I have won 4 buckles, my horses name is Diamonds an Guns, shes actually on KZbin. If you want to watch type in your search bar Diamonds an Guns horse and she should be the 1 or 2 one and that was when she was 4!! Im so proud to own her and shes absolutely amazing I'm so luvky to have her!! Shes very special! Just to add im not trying to brag,

[@nedkelly.c0m]

I’m a western rider (I do English sometimes) and this just warmed my heart. I really enjoyed this. 💙 they tack up differently as well. I usually put my stirrup on the horn and hook everything else onto the saddle so it doesn’t get stuck under the saddle when I put it on :)

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Maddi :D me too. I just leave the stirrup down though because I’ve been whacked in the face with it a time or two.

[@nedkelly.c0m]

Versatile Horsemanship same! Someone understands the pain!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Maddi :D haha, yup!

[@rochelleb9]

I love Esme’s positivity and willingness to learn. She’s so open to everything and you can tell she has so much respect for all the disciplines of horse riding there is. Love ya Esme!

[@maeveschmook883]

I love to ride western even though I can ride English!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Maeve Schmook me too. Riding is riding regardless of Tack. Being able to do both makes for a well rounded rider and horse!

[@krystinagoodman8297]

Mara

[@kiwiequestrian]

I'm so happy you tried Western riding out! I preferably ride English, but I still support Western! You might not be seeing this, but I'm really glad you tried it out!

[@rosiemae3436]

At the start it looks like your in the Wild West **Cue the music**

[@mochabear1725]

Star stable Sea river yas

[@kamzalot3]

*you're

[@maevek5481]

Star stable Sea river more like middle west or whatever 😂😂 idek where Colorado is 😂😂😂😂

[@mochabear1725]

Maeve K Photographer: Say Colorado!! Man: *Speeds By On A Ski Board Thing* IMMA GIRRAF

[@ruby_equestrian7240]

Kamryn's Strange Land have u been inspecting all the comments that’s the second time I’ve seen u do that

[@faithashley3894]

you know esme rides english when she’s the only one w a helmet!😂 better safe than sorry!

[@12WDA]

You know she rides English when her fenders are that short in a western saddle

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Have fun getting a sunburn and sweaty head😂

[@sabellabreeze8960]

I ride western and my my mom was a trainer so she makes me wear a helmet

[@darrellfairrow5099]

Maddie Equestrian no we don’t

[@sophast0730]

@@darrellfairrow5099 your dumb, you have a choice. Your not everyone. I would rather wear a helmet and be safe then get my neck broken and be paralyzed.

[@SkyeAce]

Lmao the quick release snap struggle 😂 I didn’t know British people didn’t use these but in America it’s very common

[@sabellabreeze8960]

My dad is a farrier and they r literally at EVERY barn lol

[@PureGingerify]

We legit have them in Britain Idk why she’s confused tbh.

[@mrskimdagamer824]

Im a dutchie and I use these too :D

[@mintmagician3355]

I'm American and I've NEVER heard of it, even though I've been riding Western for nearly ten years.

[@ellaclimbs7132]

I use cross ties and I dont rlly know what those are either 😂 and i'm american

[@mikaelajohnson6910]

I ride Western and tacking up can be a little hard

[@Lucy-wq2yh]

DEFINITELY agree with that

[@Idonfwno1]

I ride eglish and it's much easer !###

[@moondropbreyers2566]

Once you get the hang of it it’s not, unless ur at a show at 5am then oh my gosh yass 🤣

[@kamzalot3]

Not for me anymore maybe because im a fast learner but when i get to English im gonna be more confused😭😂

[@zacharyward3068]

It can be very confusing they do it a lottle dif then i would i personally dont use the flank strap and i tie the latigo in a knot and i use cinch extenders

[@maysteininger7375]

I’ve been riding western for most of my life and haven’t ridden English very much but I’m doing lessons on English. But for me the English saddle is more comfortable for me 😂😂

[@warriormaiden9829]

Same! I much prefer riding in an English saddle. Had a couple horses try to pop me off at one point or another. The one that succeeded was wearing a Western saddle. XD

[@kellisalter8400]

How do you braw

[@hannahgendron7094]

Same! I started with english but I found that it took so long to not find western saddles super uncomfortable.

[@tigerlily0190]

I just want to point out that this is not how everyone in the US rides. I ride and used to compete English too.

[@sarabriggs1440]

I ride English

[@Doodle_lover_]

Yeah, I ride English and I live in Texas.

[@leannerobertson6196]

I ride western in the us

[@thesaddlelife3568]

I live in the U.S and I ride English and hope to soon enter some shows!

[@dreaming-of-spots6805]

I do both and I’m from the Southeastern US!

[@Leziria]

I really like this part of the US...the nature is so stunning there😍

[@serenity__elise]

Lilly my lamb in named Lily and we almost moved to Colorado but then we didn’t because we were too far away from family but we all wanted to live there really bad☹️ Serenitys__sweethearts on Instagram if you wanna see my babies☺️

[@meredithw1515]

I was just waiting for you to mention the weight of western saddles😅 This video also made me realize how clueless I’d be if placed in front of an English saddle, I’m not sure I’ve even touched one😂

[@spaghetti7727]

esme : "i think we need to get a dun horse next or a buckskin" also esme : gets joey (a dapple grey)

[@thesaddlelife3568]

I want a dun SOOOOOO BAD

[@seniyh5142]

Ikr

[@angxlicroses1483]

I have a buck skin 😏😏😏

[@spaghetti7727]

omg, i forgot this comment existed XD

[@soulshinemama-1970]

Both

[@equijosephine875]

I wanna ride western even more now I have always wanted to x

[@jolenel1759]

And I person that rides western. I want to learn how to ride English.

[@moondropbreyers2566]

It’s weird to think some people haven’t ridden western lol, I ride western but have tried jumping before in English. I like both but more western because I like the rodeo sports like cow cutting and working cow and pleasure. And for the people who are wondering NO western is not just for trail riding 🤣

[@kamzalot3]

Its fun 😂

[@kamzalot3]

@@jolenel1759 same

[@maevek5481]

Liliana Morgan-da Silva it’s really fun, it’s so secure but you still manage to fall out if you get bucked 😂

[@brendoncrum8805]

As a western rider i really appreciate your fascination with how we do things (and just so you know the feeling is mutual, i’ve always wanted to try english at least for a little bit).Production quality for this video is also very nice

[@marahkobrin6964]

I feel like English riding would be fun

[@Gidgethansen]

I’m so impressed with you. You are so teachable. So gracious with everyone that teaches you. Never a “I know” or an excuse. Amazing young lady.

[@purelightlove8888]

Thank you for all your valuable knowledge about horses welcome to the USA, hugs from me in Oregon!✨

[@jojococking4242]

sAy CaLaRaDo! *IM A GIRAFFE*

[@kayk2910]

Jo Jo Cocking 💀💀

[@woohoo4860]

ily

[@douglasransom4138]

🦒lol

[@aberdeen98]

Ah yes

[@juliawells3342]

comedy gold 🚫🧢😂

[@crabbysavy]

This is so nostaglic to watch, i remember being new to a job having no idea about western tack and learning so much so fast, nice job Esme

[@gracieripperger992]

I’ve been riding western my whole life until a month ago and I think it’s hilarious because the way your feeling about western was how I was feeling about English💗😂

[@susanbrown2909]

American horses seem so calm. Beautiful place..must be heaven riding there.

[@larkluvshorses7631]

As an American I always wondering why so many English horses are not calm? I don't if it's a difference in breed or training or what. It could be too that Western riders typically do more groundwork before riding, idk.

[@ganeshamouse]

Wow, you did do it!! 🤠 Brava!! I rode western for the first time after not being on a horse for over 40 years, I could NOT get used to the one-handed steering thing, lol.

[@itskatarianna]

Omg I've been waiting for so long because I really want to see an English rider tries Western 💛 Edit: I'm a green rider, I've just ridden for 6 months now and it is all because of me watching to muchThis Esme 😂, and now I'm a horse crazy person 😁

[@vex_mythoclast]

K.Arianna. B what does riding green mean. And I ride western and i have been riding for 6 to 7 years

[@kieras6249]

Same! But I’ve been going since April so about 8 months!! I started when I was 13 but I always enjoyed going to mini lessons or birthday parties when I was little lol

[@vex_mythoclast]

Keira s im only 12 i have been riding since i was 5 or 6

[@ellaireland4201]

K. Arianna. B omg saaaaaame and my mum moans about its sooo expensive coz i go twice a week

[@ellaireland4201]

Micah Spanton it means a beginner or just learning

[@Mekatx]

Omg yes finally, western is lifeeee. Can’t wait till my horse is old enough to start, defs starting western, ridden western for about 12 years now

[@brunetteinbreeches]

I live in Colorado. Such a beautiful state, isn’t it? 💖 Also I grew up riding western and then switched over to English in middle school. Now at 21 I really want to get back into western riding. This inspired me further. ♡

[@eleanorm8208]

me to!

[@darshankshatriya6764]

Reeko😊

[@darshankshatriya6764]

Yes Xxjoprrhkrp Ejeeieoeo

[@aaaaamawkmkddnrfinam]

Oh my goodness the horses are so pretty and well structured! I love them!!

[@ryleighpoisson]

I love that esme smiles so much even when she is sad

[@jessica-gv4zb]

Everyone’s probably in the comments like fIrST

[@alicek1860]

FirST

[@itztinykookie6758]

252nd

[@maddieequestrian2697]

I’ve ridden western before it’s soo fun. The horses are so pretty.

[@miawatz]

It was so fun to see you ride western for the first time! I loved watched you learn what a ladago is haha!

[@serene1178]

4:22 that horse looks just like spirit 🐴

[@allisonmay39]

I did a 3 day trail ride in Canada in Alberta, it was amazing! Glad you had such a lovely trail ride 😀😀

[@jojococking4242]

The amount of times Esme said Oooohhhh! Aaahhh! 😂😂😂

[@elsielola6600]

I’ve never tried western but this has made me want to try

[@elsielewis7765]

Elsie & Lola same

[@elsie6464]

I guess I should join the group of Elsies 😂

[@a.jaydeb.7441]

It's really fun! I've grown up riding western, though some of my techniques are a tad different then what's seen in this video, personally I've always been super curious about english but I've never tried!

[@moondropbreyers2566]

It’s fun, a lot of people say it’s so much easier than English but I think they are both equal, when it really just fun is when you do rodeo or western show sports, I hate when you say western and people say Oh Trail riding?! I think you should try working cow or western pleasure, those are my favs

[@kamzalot3]

Its kinda the same as English except you have an excuse for neck reining

[@dearkanthony]

Also I ran downstairs just in time for this video 😂

[@sydhavrilla1448]

I highly suggest you check out Angel Reigns in St. Augusta Minnesota in the US they are such good people and all of their horses are rescues!

[@melissahilbrand]

No one can accuse her of not taking care of her horses! Really nice to see them all in such good condition at a day riding stable!

[@daisymorrison8237]

Those horses are gorgeous 😍🥰. I also love how kind and polite esme is a great role model

[@kerrywrighting07]

Word of the day , “Nice” ❤️❤️❤️

[@nerakattv5899]

No it’s “yup” 😂😂

[@ahtayb]

As a western rider, I’ve always been so jealous of your light English saddles 🙈

[@hm-547]

I ride western and it was so funny to see you try! I love western because you just throw on some clothes, a helmet if you want, tack up, and go! It’s so fun, I’ve always seen English as fancy and over the top, but when I found you, I realized that’s not what it was! Thank you, and I love your vids! ❤️

[@hannahmarshall7728]

Esme, I'm so very happy and excited for you that you went and rode western!! I've ridden western but not as much now as I've been riding English hehe, but I'm so very happy for you! I just love how much support you put into you own animals, I love how much you care for Casper, Mickey, Toby, Bruno and Willow. I have a horse myself and I love him with all my heart, and I can just see how much love just radiates from your smile. I can really tell your one of the most dedicated Animal owner I have ever seen. I watch your channel all the time, I live in America and I just love how most things are called different things in the UK than they are in the US Headcollers are Haulters Sliders are Slippers and so much more. ♥️ some things are the same like Saddle,Half Pad, Saddle Pad ect, and I love LOVE how neat your tack room is, very neat and tidy, I just live your channel and just how much love you have for your animals and others. I can see how much love you have every time you smile. It just melts my heart. ♥️♥️❣❣❣🖤🖤🖤🐴🐎🐎♥️♥️♥️

[@rebekah6087]

Im so glad you had fun in America🇺🇸 you are so inspireing and I was watching your videos then you posted!💖 love you esme

[@laureljeardoe]

Omg! I went there last year! Everyone was so nice! And their big draft horses were beautiful!! I’d definitely go again but I live in Texas 😂

[@lizziemackie4378]

Ahhhh I’m never this early!! Love your vids so much especially your chatty vlogs 🐴💕❤️

[@bethanyh8698]

Lizziemac2003 you’re actually first! You are early but also first!

[@lizziemackie4378]

Bethany I’m so excited I’m never first comment 😂🎉

[@abbeyjclendenin-kz8cs]

Clayton is so pretty

[@taylortot9350]

I love how the riding instructor or trail boss lol has Esme do everything on her own so she can see what it’s really like and awesome job esme for doing something new and doing so good at it!!

[@annmilligan4732]

Western riding is fun I love it 😊

[@gbene3162]

I’m not first But I’m not last But when This Esme posts I’m fast 💕

[@IsabellaG1]

Equestrian Dreams I have seen this like 1 million times

[@fishpeckr5949]

*posts

[@gbene3162]

@Avery thanks

[@katedukes882]

I clicked as fast as could when I saw that you uploaded 😂 ❤️

[@jessjackson4702]

In summer i went to Colorado for a ranch holiday for western for the first time 😂❤️😁 i was on a barrel racing horse so I went into a gallop she wanted to start to do barrels cause they we out I grew such a good bond with her and i was the first child and first person apart from the owner to ride her I cried when we had to go back to England I hope you enjoy your visit at Colorado my horse was a palomino called Gypsy

[@anniedekat3383]

I appreciate a lot of what your host walked you through as you were tacking up! Not tight girthing with the latigo, allowing the back girth to not be so tight, setting the pad a little far forward (because gravity will slide it back into its proper place once the saddle is on). Well done!

[@brynneweeks986]

The amount of times that Esme nodded her head in this video.

[@isabellewhittaker9337]

And said “yup”😂

[@Rebecca40111]

Esme you should do another western riding video

[@morgandickeson]

Western riding looks so amazing you’re so lucky!!!

[@noodledogagproductions1871]

M_AshleighD it is!!!!!

[@geminiandgabby9426]

I try to ride all different types like English,western,trick riding,volt riding,barbeback,roaming rideing. I kinda live it Colorado I travel but I usually stay in Colorado. I volunteer at 12 mile stables awesome place

[@iLisicka]

Ann is AWESOME

[@alisoneyre5510]

I would love to ride western with my pony Cody 🦄🐴🦄🐴🦄🐴🦄🐴🦄🐴🦄

[@shannonhunter1231]

Say Colorado Ima GiRRaFe!!

[@kh4d1g4]

Dear esme, I want to tell you that you're honestly the most inspiring person I know your channel is the most motivational thing ever you really deserve a billion subscribers and I'm sure everyone else who've been watching your videos and following your instagram agrees with me i really hope i can meet you someday thank you for being my role model and being also thousands of people's too Love Khadija

[@serene1178]

Are you Muslim? Your name sounds like it

[@kh4d1g4]

@@serene1178 yes i am! Why?

[@yeahboi6274]

That farm looks so cozy. It has the perfect amount of sunlight coming into the barn.

[@sophiehaarsma8532]

I rode western for 3 years and I have been riding English for 2 almost 3 years and I like English better bc it’s fun jumping and in western I would not get to untack but in English I get to catch the horse tack up and untack it’s super fun!!

[@dvicitrinos]

When esme talks while nervous: aha yep no yes nice 🤣

[@gbene3162]

Who else clicked as fast as Sonic Just me ok

[@ponylove4063]

I did

[@allysmith6191]

Me too

[@dominotheballpython4969]

Ad for sonic the hedgehog movie plays

[@douglasransom4138]

Me

[@biblicallyaccurateshlong2565]

Equestrian Dreams ok ok ok which sonic

[@madharv8550]

I learned how to ride western and after 4 years Im learning to jump English 😂

[@victoriarosascorella553]

Bearharv1 for me it was opposite lol I learned to ride English and jump then ride western lol 😂

[@jessbrown1719]

I'm so happy you kept your helmet on! I wish we did this more with western riding. I probably wouldn't have reoccurring dizziness since I fell from a horse 2 years ago and hit my head. It knocked me out completely! Helmets are a must!!!

[@gray_wolverine63]

So glad you had a awesome time here in the USA its really beautiful in Colorado. I'm really glad you had a wonderful experience with really nice western people . God Bless you sweetie. 🇺🇲🐎❤

[@chrysanthemum5151]

As a young dressage rider, i had no idea this even existed lmao😂

[@barrel_racer1024]

I ride western!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Barrel_Racer 102 me too!

[@lailacameron2738]

All the times Esme said "yup" and "nice"😂

[@maxboggs6792]

I would love to try western I love your videos Micky Casper and the donkeys 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@gracebrown3824]

😂 smile on the horses butt at 11:53 top right corner

[@paulinesjvoll713]

1st Comment! Love u❤️❤️

[@serenity__elise]

But are you?

[@lordmc4433]

What song is that when she was actually riding

[@jojococking4242]

Western saddles are so much more complicated!

[@cr5902]

Jo Jo Cocking no English!!!😫

[@jojococking4242]

Cheyenne Walkers no way! There are waaaayyy more straps on a western!

[@cr5902]

Jo Jo Cocking there are 2 billets on English!!!!!

[@jojococking4242]

Cheyenne Walkers what are billets?

[@sophiahaney431]

I live in Colorado, and I just got tour hoodie for my birthday! I love your channel!!!

[@JA51711]

A must is visiting our beautiful country in full bloom in northern areas . Mountains are majestic all year but especially the blue ridge is incredible. Enjoy. Visit again. Hopefully you will learn about the jog and the lope and there are many other disciplines within Western such as reining, barrel racing

[@SimmerSuz]

When a European comes to America and they see the more rough side especially in the west 🤣

[@dearkanthony]

I’m so excited to watch this video!!

[@custardme8747]

Omg I’m so annoyed I had to searched bc I could press the notification 😂 Edit: omg ty for the likes!

[@valsptsd814]

Welcome to America! You were about 200miles from my home, and I LOOOOVVVVED this. He was so fun to watch. I understand western horses. And his ears were so expressive. Clayton: Isn’t she funny? Wait! She CAN ride...but her touch is soooooo different.......?

[@christielingen7256]

I’m really glad you enjoyed western riding!!! It was really amazing to watch you step out of your comfort zone and try something new! Welcome to the American Western riding family😀

[@aud2436]

i have this thing where whenever im at a new or different barn and they tell me something i already know i say “for sure” idk why i feel annoying lmao

[@Karinaa___]

I just realized that this was posted today lol

[@edenscooking1748]

I ant ur mercy for Christmas

[@nancywallingford956]

I'm 61, and rode and competed English all my life. When I first rode western, I was Like, "I can't feel my horse! So much goes between you and the horse!

[@rheabhat8803]

so glad u got to visit america im in america but i ride english

[@barrel_racer1024]

First

[@springtimerat344]

Who else here is a western rider? I am!!!

[@izzystevens4749]

Wow I never thought you would come to the USA and for Christmas I got a horse and it was my dad's friend and I got to ride it about a year ago

[@chocolate-ge3mb]

This is your first time?! Wow,i ride western all the time. There is this horse riding school thing where my house is really close to,so i sometimes ride. They dont have english saddle’s,only western ;-;

[@icyequestrian2381]

I ride western and there’s actually other things to western like the flank strap is a back cinch, there’s a crop that goes around the tail, the rains can be joined they don’t have to be split, you don’t have to ride one handed. For neck reigning it’s mostly the legs moving the horse not the reigns.I’m not trying to be a know it all but I have studied this and road this style.