GoPro: Let It Be Lee (CCI 3* -S | 2022 Tryon International Horse Trials)

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

Respect the fact you dropped him to a 3 star after kentucky. Just what he needed to regain any confidence that got dented out there. Is nice to have a rider more concerned about the horses than their own pride.. i've known a few that once their horse runs a certain level, they won't drop lower no matter what. Fab run!

[@MLOCharmer]

What's the difference between long and short and why is there a choice

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

@@MLOCharmer the difference is the distance they have to run, and therefore how long it takes them to get round the course. the choice is there as each rider will have a schedule of events they're taking the horse to, and train them accordingly. so the peak fitness guys will more likely run the long courses. judging from the vids Elisa tends to run mostly short course with 2-3 long courses per season.

[@crazy1coral]

@@MLOCharmer timing & fences round the XC. Short is less fences and time then long is more fences and longer time. They have to qualify in order to do long format, so they need to get so many 2*s/novices to do 3*/intermediates and so on for 4*-5*

[@allif445]

Great job to you both! He was ready forthe 5* but losing his shoes really dented his confidence! Dropping him down to an easier level you know he can do is definately the right choice!

[@sharoncaldecott3969]

Oooohhh Elisa, that was lovely to see after the Kentucky losing shoe incident! Please give Lee a huge pat and hug from me & 1 for yourself for doing the right thing and gaining so much confidence on this run. So lovely to watch. Thank you! X

[@shadrackzulu6138]

What a thrilling run! Congratulations on finishing second on your Dressage score. A special shout out to your teammate Briggs for taking care of Buck's horse after his fall at the water.

[@debrabiderman4275]

A mazing. As nice of a run as I have ever seen. Absolutely flew that course. What a good boy. Guess he likes his new shoes! Seriously I think that is the fastest I have ever seen him go. Up that last hill he was incredibly fast! Wonderful.

[@egeegee7146]

That was easy mum. Exactly what the Lee needed. Just a spin round to boost his self esteem and stretch his legs. Bravo

[@MaggieintheRain]

Lee is my favorite horse you ride, just something about him. Even watching the videos I find myself talking to the screen, "Gettum, Lee!" So much fun to watch him!

[@elainetanner178]

He sure regained his confidence. Glad you dropped him down. How does his front feet look? He was very smooth and you caught all of the jumps very well. I was laughing when you went to the left of the water he was eyeballing that water. What a horse. You are a great rider and person as well.

[@randomvielleuse527]

Fantastic! And kudos to you for bringing him back a level so as to get his confidence back up again. Just wonderful!

[@annaabney1420]

Absolutely beautiful ride, and kudos for dropping him down to work on his confidence. And he kept his shoes!

[@victoriacotton9716]

He is feeling full of pride again, so important to re boost his confidence as you do BravO lee 💜

[@BlueEyes-0222]

Smooth and consistent. Good job Lee and Elisa! It's good to be riding a 5* fit TB when time is hard to make...

[@Katniss1975]

Of all the places you ride, I think Tryon is the most aesthetically pleasing. Great round!!

[@annaabney1420]

I agree. It's a beautiful area.

[@leeangus1839]

That's was so Awesome Elisa. He definitely smoked it. Good boy Lee Lee.

[@MaureenYost]

Woohoo! Go Leroy! He smoked that course. Those bridges look scary watching on the GoPro. They'd scare the heck out of me riding across them on a horse. I'd feel as though I'm too high above the railing. Eek! Good job!

[@angiedyer1511]

💙😍 Great job Lee! Way to Hustle! So glad to see him rockin around the playground🙌✨ 💙

[@WebOfTwilight]

Wow, great job, Elisa! Good job, Lee! Really proud of you, guys! You're right, Elisa, Lee smoked that course. Just what he needed for a well-deserved confidence boost.

[@tracyackermans6561]

Wonderful to see Lee back to being confident over the jumps. He tried his heart out at Kentucky and it's so great to see a rider understand the horse their riding. Well done Lee Lee.

[@marionlesage4794]

That was an amazing ride. You and Leroy are an amazing team… by the way, was that a giant turtle on the green at 2:52? Lee didn’t even bat an eyelash at it!

[@rebecca1191]

Tryon’s courses are stunning! 🤩 Great job!!

[@hannahmcilveen]

I love Lee, it seems like he's really up for anything!

[@annilionz]

Great course & great round !! 👍🏼 well done 👍🏼 Lee really covers the ground.

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Awesome! And no more fish bowl effect. Much easier and more pleasant to watch.

[@jenniferlehman326]

What a great confidence builder for Lee!! Well done and great riding Elisa Wallace Eventing!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn, 💖 💖 🇨🇦🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@666esty]

what a gorgeous venue - and an amazing horse

[@itme_red1124]

What a great way to get your confidence back! Best of luck for you future adventures!!

[@Bianka_Taylor]

Lee was ready to go look at those happy focused ears!

[@CrystalSanchez094]

honestly why cant all riders be like Elisa? the way she puts her horses first and the competition last makes her a one of a kind rider a true horsewoman

[@Josiebeannn]

Lee is such a speed monster

[@laurablauch5954]

Awesome run!!! And he kept his shoes on! 🙌

[@e.m.lumesound1070]

I've been admiring your Devoucoux the last couple of videos - I recently got one and it has been a game changer for me!

[@WallaceEventing]

Mine are not devouvoux. They are Arions.

[@JorgeMartinez-eg8vs]

What a great ride !!!!!

[@smokedoliver1]

Well done both of you

[@CREventing]

Great job! Go Leroy

[@fleetskipper1810]

Lee is so darn FAST!!

[@Horsemom]

That bridge is so scary 😨! Are there any events that are doable to help with the crowds at a event like KY? How can you prepare a horse for that distraction? Seems difficult to do

[@lucystar9001]

Great job! I noticed more wind noise on this video and Caz's run. Did you change your camera?

[@susanland9856]

That seems such a long way after finishing to get back to the stables

[@patriciaday-lollini174]

Yeah, bridges are scary. So many of them too

[@Bianka_Taylor]

Lee didn’t looked bothered by them at all. All the horses I have ridden are terrified of them lol. 😅

[@WallaceEventing]

@@Bianka_Taylor you’re correct! Lee had no worries. Me on the other hand(afraid of heights) makes my stomach turn a bit when we zip over them ;)

[@joniconsul1221]

What are the height and width of the jumps?

[@valeriedesjardins8201]

THE TURTLE

[@ismesis]

i do not get it. Why are you out of breath ? The horse was the one running and jumping .

[@vancesummers422]

*sigh* You don't just sit there when you ride a horse. You use your arm muscles, leg muscles, abs in order to stay balanced....etc. The rider has to stay balanced and often has to help the horse stay balanced as well, usually just by the way they move their body. Watch videos of competitions, especially jumping, and look at how the riders move on the horse. Riders do a lot of work. There is a reason it is considered a sport - riding, especially at this level, is very physically taxing on the rider and the horse. You both have to be physically fit.

[@meganproffitt424]

I do not get it. Why are you acting like you know more about riding horses than you really do? You've never sat on a horse in your life and you're sitting behind a keyboard.