PREPARING FOR A MAJOR COMPETITION | A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF OBI PART 1 | HACKETT EQUINE

I have decided to document my week with Obi leading up to regionals. In this video He gets a hair cut goes to training and competes at a show. The following video will be my biomechanics session and the rest of my week.
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Here is the link from regionals a few years ago with obi. Let’s hope we can do better this time around!
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[@debroo2128]

I wouldnt be upset w/ myself. That guy was extremely inconsiderate and needed to be yelled at. If you hadn't he would just continue to mess people up. You did good👍

[@flingaflake]

Shouting at the man was completely fine! I mean he should have known better to not do something like that in an arena with someone doing a test. This was in fact pretty rude of him and he completely deserved being shouted at. Loved the video as usual :)

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Pramgate!!! 🤣🤣🤣. You are hysterical. Well done in spite of that silly man!

[@lizsteeds6697]

Great content as always Miri. Being part of your process from clipping to schooling to all the "backstage" moments in the stable (tacking up, turning out, choice of hard feeds and so on) allows me to feel really immersed in your wonderfully horsey lifestyle. I am unable to at the moment (much to my immense sadness ) so to experience vicariously the joys and sometime sorrows of horse ownership and competitive Dressage riding is a real gift ... Thank you. In my (humble) opinion your horse-centric content and dry humour is remarkably ego-free and ... (major plus) you don't hustle obnoxiously for subs which is so refreshing. We couldn't hear the pram-man (bobbing with intent) vent ... more's the pity !

[@4nnuk971]

i simply cannot with this horse good, he's so big, and gorgeous and still gentle in the movements and so beautiful to see.... and how good you two match together. Love yaaaaa good luck for the showwww

[@lyndaente6091]

You are the most incredibly sympathetic , and effective rider ever. Love your show, at 65 years old I can live vicariously through you. A million thanks Lynda brit ex pat living in California missing uk so much must be the lovely weather!!

[@loesvanderveen6487]

I love how relaxed and happy Obi looks while riding your second test!😍 no swishing tails or anything that shows he is not a happy athlete😇

[@Ingridlosneslokken]

I totally get your frustration Miriam! That man should not have been there..

[@according2her]

It amazes me to see how you work with the horses and take time and effort to make them comfortable even in an environment that is stressful for you too. You are such an inspiration!

[@donnajeffery3136]

I love the way as you started tacking Obi up and started dancing he sought of looked as if to say and there was me thinking all the madness was over but then he thinks I should of known this sought of thing was on the cards especially after she shouted at the random man with the pram poor boy but congratulations to you and Obi never mind blame it on the weather and at least it was a good riding start to 2020 and here’s to many more

[@kmiklaszewski]

Love that you shared part of your lesson. I really like watching other rider’s lessons and clinics and being able to hear the instructor. Wish you had time to share the entire lesson. Who was the bio mechanics instructor??

[@Harrysmababyhorse]

Storm Brendan was an absolute unnecessary annoyance 🤣 I would have probably done the same with that silly man! But well done for still smashing that test! Obi is a beast 😍😍

[@lisabaker9036]

I did the same thing in very similar situation while showing my horse! This person waited ( or it seemed) till I was down near the end and he dragged a picknick table across gravel! My horse spun AND bucked. I stayed on, turned back to the rail in original direction, and screamed at him " thanks alot!!!!!!" Everybody heard me as I can yell pretty loud. 😄

[@horsegirl07]

Try not to dwell on it, you did it and it’s in the past. He probably deserved it honestly. Some people just don’t have common sense and I’m sure he didn’t mean to spook him. But now he knows to probably not do that again 😂 You both looked awesome! Great job!

[@oliviagarl9766]

I'm so happy to see you posting! I know 2019 was as rough year and I hope nothing but the best for you this year!

[@jasminecharlton5023]

That’s actually amazing how he takes the bit and good luck with all completions this year

[@maeveoleary8919]

Good luck and all the best for tomorrow x🤞

[@belleh9413]

Omg😍 that's the most beautiful horse I've ever seen 😍 I think he's stunning

[@dorothybennett6596]

👏👏👏👏👏 well done and how lively to see you again. I must say your skin looks beautiful. All that fresh air. Xx

[@sophieadams9339]

Glad I am not the only one with the hole decafe tea bag thing! Well done wish I was closer to watch you at Addington but good luck for tomorrow 🤞

[@animalmania2873]

Good luck at regionals tomorrow Miri!! 💕

[@miaprice9244]

Obi looks amazing!

[@laurajaneeaston9275]

Love love love your videos 💯💜!!!

[@kelsipalfrey8756]

Wait I’m lowkey early 🤭 obi is looking great 😍

[@JB-uc5qp]

Miri we know who thumbs downed you, last seen leaving stage left. Good luck today at regionals, BREATH and enjoy, you know what you're doing. Have a little chat with OBI before you go in tell him how important it is to do well and that it is not free style day, calming cookies all round and jobs a goodun. Thank you for sharing and cant wait to see what the outcome is.

[@annaligbaker]

"Bobbing up and down" I am actually howling....... you are brilliant :)

[@NicO-mb2hz]

Obi talking to the ladies of the barn "This doesn't just happen" Seriously Obi is beautiful hairy or not... be good to see him in all his own glory one day.. I'm not even 1/2 way through yet but you both look 🤩

[@lemonzestadict3637]

Good luck for tomorrow!!

[@horsegirl07]

Obi says “I’m naked and it’s windy of course I’m strong and excited! 💨

[@cathythompson6872]

Wishing you all the best tomorrow!

[@colleen867]

Best of luck to you and obi today!!

[@mauraswenson8892]

As always, 😘😘 for both of you.

[@hannahgoodwin205]

4cyte is bloody awesome!! I’m in Australia and use it for my own 2 horses and one of which has a touch of almost arthritis and it makes a massive difference to her and I use it for my competitive showjumper and it makes a massive difference in warm up I’ve found as they don’t get stiff in the cold 100% recommend this product

[@everythingshiny]

Well done! Did you figure out why the judge told you to look up the rule?

[@sermoneforrest2776]

Hi, I have waiting to see how Obi and yourself went a regionals. Has it happened yet as I thought it was 26th. You guys are awesome together.

[@ozbird03]

Fab vlog as always Miri, why do you hog him? I would have been annoyed regarding’ Pram gate’ too x

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it and you did good on him and I like it and you have a beautiful horse

[@PoniesOnWheels]

i’m so glad so many more people are using 4cyte!! it’s the best supplement i’ve ever come across. although i had to feed above the recommended amount the results where amazing in my older mare. all of my horses will be eventually going on it 🙌🏽 anyways i shall continue watching the vlog lol

[@lisajames4150]

4cyte is big in Australia next to Pentosan for joints. Really nice tests. Got to be happy with the scores. And yes there is always 1 dufus lurking in the corner or behind a bush😀😀

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it

[@DaWongStar]

YAY! New video!

[@Jes-Lynne]

How is Obi bred? I have a pinto warmblood and love following the lines. He is just lovely btw 😻

[@myhorseandme]

Good luck tomorrow!! Xx

[@caitlinjarvis2608]

“Unnecessary bobbing” 😂 I pissed myself laughing

[@harrietmorris1173]

Best of luck today! Out of curiosity what brand of clippers were you using? 😁

[@yeaho6706]

Can’t believe how good he is to clip 😂

[@leahcoulahan4424]

Hi Miri great video, just curious how come Obi is always clipped and his main is hogged?

[@swimmingbird243]

Best of luck to you!

[@kippen64]

Fingers crossed that my videos will be half as good as yours when I start making them.

[@gingercob_jax5970]

4cyte is very popular over here in Australia and I know a lot of people have had really good results with it

[@tatianashaheen26]

He’s so beautiful. What breed is your horse!!! I love him

[@caitlinjarvis2608]

Tatiana Shaheen I believe he is a cob

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like it and how how you get a horse from though those hand a round

[@Ck-xn1ti]

You had all right to tell that man off. I didn't see anyone else outside the arena messing with stuff so why was he. He shouldn't of been outside of the arena in the first place. He should of waited till you ended and then resume what he had to do.

[@DaniChaCha]

Is there a reason you keep Obi's mane clipped entirely off? I've never seen that here in the US.

[@lyndaente6091]

It is called hogging or roaching in the U.S. shows his lovely neck off more plus you dont have to plait or braid as they say in the USA xx

[@hannahlongman9768]

People sometimes do it if the horse has sweetitch so it is easier to treat etc. xx

[@emmagabrielson2025]

Omg hiiii your my idol

[@leilawitherspoon503]

what breed is the pinto horse ?

[@VinceVonDerHeidkate]

Why do you clip his mane and forelock this short? It looks cute though :)

[@marteencowan4037]

I think big cob types like him suit their mane hogged better. They look smarter. His mane may be very thin or very thick and lay to the wrong side.

[@VinceVonDerHeidkate]

@@marteencowan4037 ah ok thanks:). I was just wondering because I haven't seen it before.

[@lunamagicath1658]

It also may be because of the weather. If it gets really hot having no mane means he can cool off faster

[@lizsteeds6697]

@@lunamagicath1658 In England it is definitely not the "hot " weather. 'Hogging' the mane, which is what clipping the mane this short is called, is a tradition with cob-type horses (of which Obi is an outstanding example). Google what "cob-type horses' breed characteristics are and what they were originally bred for ... It will answer your question about why the manes are typically hogged.

[@kathrynmorelli5226]

What kind of horse is OBI the wonderful?

[@Leziria]

I'm in love with Obi. He's so gorgeous😍 What breed is he?

[@sarahfrisca8176]

I am very curious which breed is Obi?😊

[@bannisterfamily2004]

What an FING DHEAD! That bloody man! He should have come to apologise to you after your test! Wtf was he even doing there messing with a pram! What a moron god some people make me so mad. I would have shouted at him too. Moron! Good on you he needed to be told.

[@bethanyeventing_aus]

he looks so nice! may i ask why shave his mane?

[@Fitz.eventing.equestrian]

😍🐎

[@AimeeandJasper]

But rule 111 is on page 119 and is about leaving the arena 😂

[@ai5085]

😘

[@aprilbonenberger]

Just curious, why do you clip his whole mane?

[@reaganclarke6878]

Why do u shave is mane and forelock

[@Driftitjumpit]

My mare did the same to me omg it hurts and took a bit to heal 😔

[@caitlinwilliams8682]

Can i ask, why did you shave his mane off?

[@annie101platt4]

Caitlin Williams it is the correct turnout for his type

[@helenlamb6560]

Unnecessary bobbing 🤣

[@lynnemorris7516]

WHO WAS THAT MAN, HE MUST BE STOPPED.!!!!

[@emmagabrielson2025]

Hiiiiiiiiii

[@karolineeventing]

y horse opens his mouth to put a bit in. its soo hard if they dont!

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

What breed is he?

[@sassy4u788]

why shave the mane off?

[@darrylgiffin446]

He wasn’t in the arena he was at the front of the stands imagine if the stands had of had any people in them who would you have blamed then

[@tjm00000]

I´m not surprised that you lost your cool with that guy. How can this be allowed??? A lot of time and expense goes into competing, for someone to then go and ´sabotage´it in this way. It seems like pretty ignorant behaviour for someone at a horse show :-(

[@jayweezy7175]

I mean, I think you had the right to tell that guy off. There are limits to even what brave horses can handle.