Friesian horse loose jumping at Yorkshire Equestrian Centre

Apollo likes to invent his own games. He jumped 1.05m with ease, it's been a couple of years since he did any free jumping. Video taken 25th April 2019

[@MrsLeloowe]

bless his heart, he tries so hard to be a good boy. 😊

[@irisblessuresvaneen5583]

Heineken bs

[@irisblessuresvaneen5583]

Hoi to the other day and a bit of a good thing that I have to be in the other hand is a bit of a new generation car

[@catherineferrari2490]

I was saying "shame" to all the negativity. You have a lovely horse and I don't think you shared this looking for training tips. Thank you for sharing you beautiful horse.

[@Tara101]

many thanks Catherine Ferrari 🥰

[@warriormaiden9829]

Lol, 5:02 cracked me up. "Wait, this is new. Should I jump it? Naw, I'll stop. Oh wait. Mom wants me to go over it." just barely steps over "On second thought, nope!" XD

[@Tara101]

lol😂🤣

[@alexismuermann9603]

That’s such a Friesian-y thing to do. 😂

[@lisaaslanis690]

@@alexismuermann9603 Alexis, that is so true. They are intelligent, calm, obedient, But - sometimes would just rather Not!

[@lisaaslanis690]

@Brooke Eckstein Brooke, all that beauty makes it somewhat hard to believe. . But they do have spirit!;

[@lisaaslanis690]

Next morning. .. Had to have more of Apollo! He is such a willing boy- and beautiful . Lisa in L A 🌏🇦🇺🐨 😊. ☮️💞🐎🐎. 😷 😊.

[@addielangley7798]

Waldo chasing a horse for 14 minutes

[@millie-5305]

addie langley LMAO

[@dejahvaldez5630]

And 57 seconds🤣

[@styledbyjess9239]

Omg 😂😂😂

[@amygacha2252]

Hi

[@amygacha2252]

I love horses I what one

[@jamietrouskie364]

Beautiful horse! I can say some people don't understand horses and there trainers and everyone has there own opinion but the owners are not trying to scare the horse but simply trying to let him figure out the course of jumping on his own. Training a horse does take time. You can see he is starting to understand things with a little encouragement! Great job!

[@Tara101]

🥰

[@friedakiezebrink277]

His trot is beautiful, beautiful those knees so high. 😍😍

[@verina4118]

Every Frisian Horse.

[@reneearends967]

That's one of the reasons why I love frisian horses so much 😍😍

[@jodyhuston1516]

Tara, I just want to give you some serious praise for making sure your boys have lots of active mental stimulation. Under saddle, for sure, but especially when they're free from any tack restraints and choose to interact with you. So often we see the heartbreak of horses living a tied down and repetitive existence. With Apollo and Farouk , over the time of your videos , we can see their characters , intelligence and personalities emerging and blooming . And their love and trust in you. It's as it should be.

[@Tara101]

many thanks Jody 🥰

[@Lovehors4s]

Dad get me out of here!!!!

[@ksanurse]

He’s saying “Dad save me”. He keeps looking for reassurance outside the ring bless him. Can see why you love his big personality. He’s such a noble beast.

[@helencollins4462]

He really loves Rens!

[@janmargaret7972]

Such a lovely lad. Once he got the idea of what was required he was so eager to please. He is beautiful.

[@jasminesnowman5911]

omg anyone else mesmerised by his jumps

[@Lottieplayz]

He looked like he wanted to play a game of chase ;-; It was so sweet! ^-^

[@ychsing12]

How old was Apollo ? Look at him, he is so gentle and mature. Definitely a good looking boy.

[@mlewis8579]

I just love this horse and inner action with you....lol he wants his daddy after a while :-)

[@Meowwow1]

Tara, the bond between you and Apollo is amazing and even when he's being a bit of a wildie he moves with so much beauty. This was such a beautiful vid, thank you xx

[@Tara101]

🥰

[@chrisofficiall6947]

Nickey Walker thats pretty chill for a friesian

[@barbaracoleman6641]

He looked so embarrassed when he flubbed the jump. Did you see his lips moving afterward. That's how horses say "Sorry".😊

[@Tara101]

lol😊

[@silverkitty2503]

awh

[@stanlytherobot4933]

Do you actually have proof of that or nah

[@shelleyandcritters841]

@@stanlytherobot4933 that is actually true. It's a horse "apology" or it's a sign they are processing information.

[@BariAragil00]

Which part ?

[@sue-lynyeoh8137]

Watching this more than 2 years later and enjoying it! Apollo is mesmerising. Your partnership with him is beautiful. Loved when he stopped to check out 'dad's' opinion..'how am I doing?'.

[@jessm4050]

Not bad for a breed that can't jump apparently! You should have put the treat bucket just after the fence. 😁 Love the look he gave dad near the start. Looked like he was asking to be saved from mum who was gone a bit nutty 😂

[@miamason8024]

Jess M yes, they can jump!

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@miamason8024 I’ve heard “they can’t jump” about lots of breeds, especially Arabs, I just think it’s weird lol. It’s probably more a rider issue that gets perpetuated so much people end up thinking the breed is the issue. Some breeds probably shouldn’t be jumped, because of welfare/biomechanical issues that would cause, but in a lot of cases “it can’t jump because it’s a...” is unfounded.

[@ellamclauchlan8282]

ShintogaDeathAngel I think it might depend on how the horse is built

[@kristinkester9392]

Apollo is so majestic, and his movements are just beautiful! I love the way you talk to him so reassuringly... he really understands you! It is such a pleasure to see you both working together in such harmony!

[@Tara101]

Thank you so much!

[@kerrymti1151]

His game, let's see how much I can make Tara run! LOL, he is so gorgeous and moves so beautifully and smooth.

[@Tara101]

🥵lol

[@shelleyandcritters841]

@@Tara101 you sure got your exercise 😂

[@annatiernan1474]

This horse is poetry in motion - 💕

[@kayliepetras4646]

Love love LOVE all the praise in this video😍

[@leonslionessnz4867]

He has a nice jump and he seems to enjoy it.

[@Robin-sb7vu]

It was endearing that he stopped to stand with Dad.. "What the heck Dad? Apollo was saying! lol

[@kathyberger6650]

That’s a lot of jumping for a Friesian horse. He wants to show off so eagerly even if he is breathing so heavily. What a great horse you have Tara! You both are very blessed to have each other! 💙🐴

[@Tara101]

🐴👍

[@jillsmith3093]

That cheeky devil❣️😘

[@gdhse3]

He's smart, he knows how to get out of work LOL

[@haleylahaie3740]

While I wouldn't say this horse was abused I also wouldn't say he had fun during this. The handlers certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves however the horse seemed more anxious, stressed, and confused. He attempted to avoid the jump several times and even tried to stop once. Honestly I think you rushed him and had you gone slower he might have enjoyed it more. Just some words to think about the next time you attempt this? Id start at a walk until he's confident then go to a trot with the pole on the ground. The fact that he continuously jumped the ground pole showed his unreadiness and it saddens me you just kept going as he could have injured himself quiet badly. Glad he didn't. Again though I don't think he was abused. Stressing him out isn't ideal in my opinion though so I thought maybe sharing my thoughts could help in future jumping attempts. Hope you two continue to grow and have fun together.

[@Tara101]

He has done this before and at the end of the video I have shown links we took two years a go

[@haleylahaie3740]

@@Tara101 I haven't watched those videos but I might check them out. However even if he's already dome it doesnt mean a refresher isnt in place. I do a lot of pole work with my gelding and we've recently had a very rainy winter and spring which means I haven't been able to do small jumps or poles with my gelding for a few months. Even having only been a few months my gelding is no longer great with poles. At a canter he has to jump a pole on the ground when he used to be able to canter a pole a foot off the ground without jumping or breaking stride. I have no doubt that you and your horse enjoy being around eachother as he shows relaxtion around you when you weren't moving him or asked him to do smaller tasks rather than jumping(as im sure he's also more used to these things). But I do think he is uncomfortable with what you were asking with the jumps and that you could have moved a bit slower. I have no intention of offending you but giving you something to consider next time you do it. I am trying to share my thoughts and experiences with you in the hopes of bettering your activities with your boy. If you think im speaking nonesense then there's nothing I can do to force you to listen or act and if you think i might be right then hopefully it helps you and your beautiful gelding.

[@hchambers50]

Can I ask a naive question as someone who doesn't have a horse but loves these videos. What is the aim of this schooling?

[@Tara101]

just fun and Apollo loves doing different things

[@tramarherrera6685]

That was beautiful. He wanted to play first, so cute 😍❤️

[@MT-en5dy]

This horse seems confused more than happy

[@Tara101]

yes he is a bit confused as he hasn't played this game for a few years. I liked playing though.

[@haleylahaie3740]

Stressed out as well. His head is high and he keeps trying to avoid the jump. You can see he's not ready for the height they're asking him to go.

[@Tara101]

@@haleylahaie3740 the height is no problem to him

[@equitationpaige9466]

Haley Lahaie As Apollo is a fresian he naturally caries his head and neck quite high. Tara was doing a great job with him and he was fine. Horses can jump very high without riders and the height was no issue for him. He could have very easily been confused

[@Tara101]

@@equitationpaige9466 many thanks for your explanation 🥰

[@larinvermont3271]

When your last video said you were doing a "hunt" event on Apollo, it was obvious the term means something different now than it did in my day. Have you done any mounted jumping on Apollo? From what I could see in the video, he definitely has the strength in his hindquarters and the coordination to support a moderate bar height with a rider [he did not appear to be having any difficulty or experiencing strain at 1.05, and looked as if he could do the same with a rider's weight]. I admit that I used to love flying, and still always look at a horse Apollo's size and conformation with that in the back of my mind - not for a competition [competition jumpers are definitely a mental type apart from a pleasure riding mount, and mine literally did not enjoy just a regular ride], but the ability to clear a downed tree or low barricade, even just cavaletti, was just such a sense of freedom. P.S.: Did I hear the background noise right? You've been getting the same downpours we've been experiencing this spring?

[@Tara101]

yes you heard a downpour it was so heavy we had to wait in the indoor school till it abated. The hunt fun ride, is organised by a hunt for anyone to go on. Apollo has well developed hind quarters so taking the weight off his front legs to jump a metre is no problem to him, he of course is not bred for show jumping the tight turns into jumps would not be possible for him. 😊

[@larinvermont3271]

@@Tara101 I can't remember ever seeing a Friesian in an arena event for that reason; but the strength that was bred into them to carry a human tank/knight in armor must give them some explosive power [that, along with what appears to be a very stable disposition, makes me really disappointed that they simply weren't an evident breed in the States 50 years ago, and I therefore never had the privilege of experiencing the breed's companionship and performance].

[@raraavis7782]

Looks, like Apollo thought, you all should do a little running as well 😄 He looked very pleased with himself in the end, though.

[@Tara101]

he likes jumping 😊

[@deannayoung5311]

Tara I Loved hearing apollo's daddy' giggle the Camara man very cute lol 💞😁 When he wanted to play... such a good boy he loves his mummy, he wants to please His daddy an mum so much" A joy to watch.. Thank you for sharing this video

[@dorothybennett6596]

Well done Tara for keeping up. Apollo was wonderful to. X

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Wow he’s a quick learner very good awwww he’s adorable I think he enjoyed that in the end he’s a beauty.🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

[@Tara101]

Yes, thank you

[@helencollins4462]

He is such a good learner and mostly so willing! You do such a good job with him! Xo PS Re-watching the video on TV instead of phone. Apollo seems to be united after his jumps. And once treats started coming he seems to jump more willingly. A great video, fun to watch. And what a team effort!!! Xo

[@coralcannon4308]

Oh how cool! Now you and Steve can run and Rens can ride! lol I was beyond thrilled watching this. I can only get mine to come back to me and or follow. Jumping, We may have to include that in our training! Good job, Tara. Oh, and to Apollo, too. How majestic he is. A pure joy to watch. Hugs

[@Tara101]

👍😊

[@Cissy2cute]

Good workout for both of you 😄 For not jumping like that in quite a while, he did an excellent job. What an intelligent animal. And those poses he strikes--simply gorgeous.

[@Tara101]

👍😊

[@lisemarielichtermann7626]

That was FUN TO Watch, this is a nice arena. And he tackled those jumps beatifully. That rain was making me shiver LOL. No rain here in California fora LONG Time. Apollo listens well to commands while he runs that course. Love to see more

[@wendyadams2351]

I think I will tip toe over this one!

[@Mountlougallops]

Wonderful Apollo! Such a good boy and willing jumper. Really gets some height on the 2nd jump, doesn’t he?

[@lolah8676]

I love the fact he is loose jumping! And when he stopped in front of his dad 🥰

[@murielsmith7540]

I think Apollo was having fun. But I think you got as much excerise. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tara101]

more exercise than I bargained for lol 🥵

[@helencollins4462]

@@Tara101 The new Running Woman! ;-) Xo

[@haleylahaie3740]

If you mean stressed out and anxious by having fun.

[@deedavis9120]

I'm not really impressed. This boy avoids every jump except on the roped off section they keep directing him toward. Hell, my old horse would jump those rails if all other escape route were roped off. Before y'all get your panties in a bunch, I did not even hint that this horse is being abused, so don't even go there...

[@maevel2766]

Dee Davis this is a training video for fun its not supposed to impress u

[@pedropereira5571]

The horse was thinking 🤔 why these humans making me do this help me let me go home 🏡 heeeelp

[@PrincessNottingham]

I’ve just spent a lovely few days with my aunty in headingley. Had my first ever side saddle lesson at acrecliffe and the instructor said I did really well being my first time. I even got a “well done” rosette

[@Tara101]

great to hear, I would like to have a go with a side-saddle on Apollo 🥰

[@PrincessNottingham]

Tara you’ll have to break Apollo to side saddle as it’s very different to riding astride and also very different feeling to the horse.

[@janicetaylor2486]

Good workout for you both ! Apollo is amazing, to follow your instructions so well when he's not on his home turf. Like how he went over to Rens, " think l 'll stop here for a break !"

[@annekeown2289]

It was like he was looking for backup against the "2 mad women chasing me with sticks and the best you can do is just stand there!"😃

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Now I've seen it! At about 7:30, steam rising from Apollo's neck. He is so lovely to watch. Working hard for you and having fun.

[@carolreilly4785]

Good boy. He's so beautiful

[@raejeanmcdonald3813]

What a lovely boy! Hard headed but obedient after so much loving encouragement ❤

[@SMV1199]

He really has the mind to be a great jumping horse!

[@nancyM1313]

I love hearing Rens chuckling with Pride. Very sweet. And 👑Apollo coming over and asking "did ya see me?" Haha, love this video. Tfs Tara + Rens 🐎 What a clever lad ❤👑❤

[@thecouncilwilldecideyourfate]

I don’t think she posted this for training tips.... Love Apollo! He’s so majestic and beautiful! Such a beautiful way of moving!

[@pedropereira5571]

A lot of technical mistakes were made while performing this loose work, from the horse perspective If he decides not to jump a fence I wouldn’t blame him!!i hope I’m nobody takes this criticism as an offensive insult or personal attack ,no hard fellings,nobody is perfect we all have a lot to learn as horsemen,Rome wasn’t built in a day!

[@emmac1825]

good! i wasn’t the only one who noticed. i was like, he can’t do that in one day. you shouldn’t work a hors that much. if he doesn’t want to do it, why should he? us humans don’t, so why do we make horse?

[@RPhorses]

I was thinking the same... there are 2 people talking to him... it’s super confusing. Also the running after him is ridiculous, the horse will always be faster + you don’t bring the message over to him. You can choose for a smaller ring so al the atributes aren’t required. And then “good boy good boy” what? He doesn’t even realize what he is doing.... and the one time he didn’t wanted to jump... let him come back and try again... this “problem” should be solved by patience, not by the sound of wips,... he could of hurt him self when the jumps did fall on him and he could of get frightened for jumps...

[@irisblessuresvaneen5583]

Hoi

[@rebelbaby8747]

I love your channel so much Tara!! I'm so lucky what I can learn from your videos 😢❤ Apollo is strong and big boy

[@YtUser-c1c]

Frisians have the most beautiful gait. I an in love with them… It takes a lot of trust from the horse to go free jumping. The won’t do it if they don’t want to.

[@LILM79847]

Say tara do you watch your own videos on KZbin yes there really that good love your videos from KZbin. 👍👍🤗🥰

[@Tara101]

Yes I like to go back in time and see how the boys have come on😊

[@NotAllegra]

Apollo is such a good, clever boy. :D

[@billiebergmann471]

you have two (or maybe more, just know about the arabian and the frisian) amazing looking horses - and very different in their looks, and probably in their character. You can see how much trust Apollo has in you, lovely to watch.

[@Tara101]

thank you Billie, yes they are very different, but both breeds are very people oriented 🥰

[@Steph.Robinson]

Wow he’s stunning and was loving having a pop and for a fresian he was more than capable and was even over jumping, but then he was the perfect weight, muscular and was a great fitness level. It was so obvious that he was loving his job cos his ears were forward the whole time except when he was listening to you. He seems a very playful pony and it’s so good for them to play games in-between schooling, I think that must be why you have such a good bond xxx

[@Tara101]

many thanks Steph. He does love jumping and playing, he is very playful 🥰

[@debbieadkins2803]

Tara, he is so amazing and so are you❤️

[@lottiebarker4012]

I live in West Yorkshire …….. any chance this is ? If so I would surly go there

[@Tara101]

It's at Markington, between Ripon and Ripley

[@lottiebarker4012]

@@Tara101 thank you xx is it lessons or a hire arena ? Xx

[@nicolahobbs4028]

Ah Apollo you really enjoyed that! Mum did a lot of running and Dad had a box of treats! Tara can I ask your age? Only because you mentioned it in the video, I'm not being rude honestly :) You have a lot of old fashioned values when you work with Apollo and Farouk, kind/fair but firm. I really like that. I'm 51 now and can recognise the values of a good old fashioned horse woman,x (and no I'm not saying youre old!)

[@Tara101]

I'm 32...... okay well that's how old I feel🤣 I'll put my age on my home page 😊

[@animalauntiebev7596]

What a confidence builder! Apollo is looking magnificent. Job well done Tara! Hope that you all had heaps of fun x

[@Tara101]

yes we all did 👍😊

[@kerrymti1151]

You'll make a jumper out of him yet! He's doing so well!

[@annettegibaud1304]

He's clearly not a jumper, but tries hard.

[@susanford6926]

Apollo is sure having fun with everyone🐴

[@dionnepray9821]

Again 💘 love Apollo. He's a sweet gentleman. And he wants to do good so bad. I watched these backwards, with you riding him his legs matched up beautifully. I think it is harder without a rider to push and give him tempo. Bravo Tara. 🐎

[@LILM79847]

Gotta love it very good well done there tara, and apollo, hubby the camera man if that's okay to say there. The slow motion effect were also too very good in the video thanks. 💎👍💎👍🥰🤗🐴🐴🐾

[@Tara101]

I like to see clips in slow motion as things happen so fast when your riding 😊

[@catherinep6605]

He like mother this so much fun the bond you both have amazing xx

[@debrabolton9372]

If I could own a horse it would be a Friesian. They are magnificent horses!

[@adammullins242]

What a great video! Watching him trot round you off line was fab. The build up of jumping was great, I like the first sigle rail? (not sure of the term) when he steps over and seems to say "er now what?" made me laugh. 🙂

[@AuntyProton]

At around 14 minutes, "What is this 'walk' you speak of?"

[@shelleyandcritters841]

😂

[@flickandchick8826]

When my pony is being lazy he will do what your horse did at 5:02 but he only puts his front legs over

[@Tara101]

😂

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

He's too much,having a little fun! He really did great when he paid attention. ( great encouragement from dad too) 😌ha e you thought of jumping Farouk also? 🤗💖

[@Tara101]

no he is not built for jumping

[@annekeown2289]

That's interesting, Tara. What is 'built for jumping’ assessed on please?

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

@@Tara101 oh. I see thanks Tara😲💓

[@robinscannon]

This is ridiculous!

[@frankteunissen6118]

I love how responsive he is. And also a bit naughty when he thinks he can get away with it.

[@Tara101]

👍🤣

[@staceysteady9518]

Apollo is so beautiful 😍

[@kateoneill5491]

He is beautiful 😍

[@gracesimmonds4532]

I am so pose todo horsemanship tomorrow with my friends horse to learn because mine is nuts and then do it with mine I am really nervous but can’t wait

[@Tara101]

👍

[@TheEvilMinion]

Bless him, he is having laugh! He looks very lush and fit. That is my favorite breed of horse hands down.

[@alfiedoodle2812]

He can jump so high

[@pedropereira5571]

Cheerio and keep on spoiling that gorgeous horse wich we don’t know the name,best of lucks and bye bye!

[@Tara101]

Apollo 😊

[@diamondwhite1]

Apollo saying ma’am am all sweaty 🥵 lols

[@sandralogue1774]

Apollo seems to really enjoy jumping unlike Bella ❤

[@Tara101]

🐴👏

[@elandria]

He's got such a lovely temperament, what a trier!

[@Dachdogoriginal]

He is gorgeous. He will get more and more graceful. He is well balanced.

[@Tara101]

thanks

[@sleeplessavenue]

I don't know why youtube suggested this video for me, but I do love animals and equine truly amaze me. While watching this video I just kept asking, "How did humans ever learn to control these amazing creatures?" I don't know much about training horses, but from what I've seen here it seems like its hard to control them. I can imagine it must be a very hard job. Apollo is a beautiful horse, though and you all seem to love him very much. :)

[@Tara101]

thanks for watching and commenting😊

[@EvansBrosRacing]

Now I see why Apollo is laughing at kiddie jumps in your may 2021 jumping videos , he has some experience I had not seen . I envy you guys .

[@jerome495]

Apollo, What a guy!

[@jstallings2070]

That was fun to watch! Apollo made it look so easy. That was quite a workout for you too! 😊 well done!

[@Tara101]

🥵

[@JustMe-FromMO-USA]

That is one exquisite boy! And look at YOU! I've said it before, you're living my dream life!

[@kparrish1000]

Tara you were doing such a great job with my good boy Apollo. Apollo responds more to your voice than the trainer. Once he figured out what you wanted from him he soared. I laughed continuously, while he was playing his own game.

[@elianecosta5972]

More and more I love Apollo

[@dragonflyhill5748]

He is wonderful. What a horse!!

[@jacobapelgrim6975]

♥️

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

Oh love him. He was trying so hard! What a gentle and biddable boy he is, even though he's enormous.

[@michdoug1]

Loved every minute of this, proves he’s only human with a big heart!

[@Tara101]

😂

[@karenbellini2240]

Excellent!

[@Tara101]

😊

[@susannekoch9903]

what a shambles.

[@mariebrown5681]

❤ Beautiful!

[@Gingerwalker.]

He is just the best. I adore him.

[@Tara101]

❤️