HACKING ALONE GOES WRONG (+ HOW WE FIXED IT) | Hack Out With Me GoPro | UK Equestrian YouTuber

[@theodor4180]

The way you handled the dog was perfect. Standing still is the perfect way, as almost all animals have a fight or flight reaction in these kind of moments. If you would have "ran" away from it, it would have chased you. But if you would have ridden towards it, the dog itself is in this kind of dituation and probably would have chosen fight. So standing still is the best option

[@RidingWithRhi]

That’s what I was thinking too! Not as easy to do in the moment though

[@carrotstickchronicles1595]

@@RidingWithRhi I get it!

[@izzyk1189]

I feel so bad and am glad that your friends helped heal what had happened before. Your yard seems soooo supportive ❤️❤️❤️

[@RidingWithRhi]

They really are. I'm very lucky ☺

[@emmaoconnell8726]

It's so good to see a normal horse behaving as they do and seeing how by being a secure, calm and confident rider you can work with them. I'm working on all the above so have so much respect!

[@Nezesty]

I love how you speak to him and try to reassure him. And YES latéral bending helps a lot with many situations :)

[@alcequestrian]

I LOVED this! Thank you so much for showing the lows as well of the highs! I think you controlled Ted amazingly and I especially loved the little wiggles!

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you! I mean if I only showed the highs I’d have no content 😂 no but seriously, I think it’s important to show a balance because riding isn’t all cloud 9 and unicorns! It’s bad days and crying and repetition and practice. ❤️

[@buxton1120]

I haven't even watched it yet but know it's going to be amazing like all the rest of your videos❤🐎

[@RidingWithRhi]

Haha, you're so sweet - thank you!

[@laurakillette5961]

I really felt the stress and anxiety through the screen! I’m sorry that all happened.

[@RidingWithRhi]

I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t as stressful as it seemed, but I’m also happy to say that was the last time I ever had an incident like that or behaviour that escalated in that way - alone or in company

[@chrissi_life]

You handeld that dog perfect! And i am so impressed of how you handeld teddy because most of the people would wether get angry at the horse and that is not helping or are never going to work on that problem😣 i am so proud of you🥰

[@jessbrown4376]

Omg this makes me feel so much better about mine. I’ve only had him for a month and he’s difficult to say the least, I always see hacking videos of perfect horses so nice to see a realistic one.

[@mdee860]

Always takes an adjustment time to learn a new horse. Take your time & most of all - be patient & never show anger to your horse ( even if you get a little ticked). It takes more time, but will pay off in the long run. As you're still new to each other, maybe watch some of the training videos from Warwick Schiller. His more recent videos ( last 3.5 - 4 yrs) are incredible. He has totally changed his thoughts about training & his training methods. He ends up with such amazing transformations with all types of horse issues. These horses all end up very chill, very smart, "thinking" horses & no abuse. He applies many of the newer human psychology theories, i.e. polyvagal, CBT, etc. So interesting & I hope the videos can help you help your horse become a bonded partner to you! Great good luck to you.

[@the_soundofhooves]

Lovely to see your view behind the ears. You did really well! I liked you reminding him to take a breath. I always find if I get anxious I take a massive overexaggerated breath myself too which often rubs off on the horse! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@RidingWithRhi]

Totally - reminding him to breathe is really just a sneaky way of reminding myself ;)

[@justinbridges5977]

Glad you showed this, I went through the same thing a few days ago, my walker horse does not want to go on rides with out other horses. He gets alittle ways away and rears and turns to gp back to the other horses. I have alot of work to do

[@ronniesequinesiblings]

Love this video and wiggling helps a lot ... my coach told me that very early in and I still use it when necessary years later 😃 really helpful video lovey... thank you

[@shevhunter986]

You seem lovely and calm so I’m sure with regular outings and your supportive friends things will work out

[@emilyleslie8973]

I've only watched a couple, but I'm loving your videos so far! My mare Serenity seems quite similar to Ted :P Lots of sideways, jogging and issues with gates! Lovely sympathetic riding, can't wait to see more! :D

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you! Welcome. Always nice to hear of horses with similar quirks ❤️

[@izzyk1189]

Love your videos. So educational and you make me want to be a better equestrian x 🇬🇧

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you so much. I'm still learning everyday, but I hope that by sharing my mistakes it can help someone else to persevere and not give up!

[@izzyk1189]

Riding With Rhi I am soooooo chuffed that you replied and thank you. You have helped me sooo much as a teen who hopes to win a horse .x

[@kateandhopper7740]

im a new subscriber and was just watching your videos when i saw this, it really made me feel better as dandy is terrible with hacking and gates, and its nice to know that its not only me that struggles with riding out

[@livelovelaughride1]

Wow I am impressed how consistently calm you are on those fizzy rides. Me, I'd be saying UH UH UH UH! Well done!

[@lauraemma4402]

Hi I’m so happy to find a uk horse blogger to watch! I’m 30 and had a 11 year old cob broken in last year but only just started going out on hacks - and only literally today did a tiny bit off lead rope!! You are a hell of alot braver than me haha I would of cried with those dogs ! Which part of the country are you from ? I’m on the Welsh Shropshire border xx

[@RidingWithRhi]

Ah thank you so much! It’s all relative - going off the lead rope sounds like it was a proud moment for you and shouldn’t be minimised. We are London / Surrey, though I am rather spoilt from my many years riding in Oxfordshire.

[@mollyequestrian8239]

I have a real fear of hacking after we had a really bad hack lots of rearing, people shouting at me and my friend, and applejack acting like a stallion. These videos help me to know that it does get better and no matter how bad the hack I’ve just got to look at the positives. You control ted so well ❤️❤️

[@RidingWithRhi]

It DEFINITELY gets better. Don’t give up and stay calm. I find that what really gets into my head is when we have a bad hack after having weeks of good hacks because I feel like we are regressing. It’s in THOSE moments you have to bring yourself back to centre and remind yourself that everyone has bad days. I try to live by the mantra of approaching everything with Ted with: patience, empathy and consistency and for the most part I do! ❤️❤️

[@charlottewebster4233]

0:09 to 0:22 reminded me so much of when I used to ride showjumpers for someone as a kid maybe 11 or 12yrs old tops. The most unpleasant, unnerving experience I ever had on horse they did nothing but fight, pull, prance, dance and I got off them feeling sore from top to bottom it was awful. One was really bad and I always felt he needed taking for a good long flat out gallop first to get rid of pent up energy and blow off some steam so he'd be in a better frame of mind and safer to ride the few miles along lanes, trails or in the arena but his owner wouldn't have it and insisted I got straight on and put up with that shit for however long we were out I hated it 😓 Really felt for you and could sense the panic in your breathing it's a horrible feeling but it worked out OK and you're always safer riding out with company so yeeeee 😃

[@Equitay]

When I used to ride bush low tree branches were the worst! It’s good you have such supportive people to ride with you. Also dogs off leash are terrible. I hope the owners at least apologised

[@pigeonlove]

Instead of riders and horses being potentially injured by the branches, why doesn't someone go out and trim them back for the season. And leave the branches for the insects. Seems a bit pointless to complain when nobody does anything about it. Agree, dog and cat owners do nothing to help the fact their pets are incompatible with any other animal.

[@mdee860]

Ted so reminds me of Mikey, my OTTB. Always wanted to be out front. I was thinking that you're right, Teddy must've had an unfortunate incident at a gate, or gates? Maybe when in a group try to go thru a gate in 3rd position - behind 2 in a row, calm horses? That way, he can start to learn that he doesn't have to always bunny hop & rush thru every gate? That will have to be repeated many times,, until Teddy learns to relax @ a gate. Just my 2 cents. PS: very good riding Rhi!!! 🐴♥️🐎

[@andrewbrooks990]

Super insightful video, thank you

[@RidingWithRhi]

Anyone else have a similar 'bad' day recently? How did you overcome it?

[@_abi_equinee_6556]

I haven't Cuz I have only just started xx

[@izzyk1189]

I went back and went through my mistake. I then spoke to someone about it and decided what I was going to do to help myself work toward overcoming it. Sometimes overcoming something takes time. X

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yesss! We love trial and error 🙌🏻

[@RidingWithRhi]

100%. And speaking about it always helps me,. I ask my instructor, my riding friends - really helps me work through a problem

[@eeskm2420]

With my old pony he would be quite silly when we went into an open field on his own he would leap about and buck in canter It didn’t fase me much but I was scared for the next time I rode through it though and he soon settled gave him a pull in the chops when he did it to keep his head up he soon packed it in xx

[@Anna-tj9ef]

Wow you seemed like you handled it really well despite what happened. If that was me I would be freaking out which only would make it worse.

[@RidingWithRhi]

It wasn’t easy! I definitely wanted to cry. There was a moment on the way home where this couple walked past and said “morning!” And I nearly burst into tears haha x

[@RunOnBarbaro]

that seemed stressful haha I'm a wimp hacking! the only thing I'd suggest is maybe not to canter in the same spots. Mix up where you canter so they don't anticipate it haha my old share horse always knew the bits where we'd go for a gallop or canter and I didn't have any say in it hahaah

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yesss!!! I do try to do this, I preach it a lot myself. It’s quite tricky on some hacks because you only have select spaces you can really canter, it’s quite limited where we are and I feel the pressure if riding with friends to let them enjoy it. But there are other rides I do where I’ll gallop one week, walk it all the next, trot it all the week after that and do on. It’s great advice!

[@RunOnBarbaro]

@@RidingWithRhi Yeah I definitely agree it's hard when in a group! Group hacking is my biggest fear haha one other person I can cope with just about hahaa

[@JustHorseyMie]

He seems like quite a handful! I think your instructors advice is very good. I used something like it on the fizzy horses I've ridden. Working them on the bit when they are stressed, giving a long rein as soon as they relax. I also used to just go in walk, until the horse walks calmly and only then do I trot, and the same for canter, no canter unless the horse can trot in a relaxed manner. It's hard work to break them out of habits like stressing, bunny hopping, jogging etc. Good luck with it.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes! She’s fabulous and she definitely gets him. I’m starting to click with him I think - he’s particular but if you figure him out he’s a doll! Haha. It’s so funny you say that, I have the exact same rules. See an old video where I do the same thing you describe: instagram.com/tv/B_Cgq_Wn8vO/?igshid=328ietmnu2yu

[@32mlucas]

I can see the horse ad already, hacks alone or in company, will occasionally do the odd bunny hop but nothing major.😅

[@jazzie339]

Aww well done . It’s nice when u got some lovely supportive hacking buddies . Ted and his lil grunts haha he’s like but I want too run x

[@RidingWithRhi]

They’re so lovely. And yes!! His grunts are my favourite thing. He’s such an opinionated little piglet 😂❤️

[@jazzie339]

Riding With Rhi aww keep going with him , how long u had him for ? Is he young ? and haha 😂 he definitely is

[@dianemannion5902]

Im really excited as im going to ride again soon, the owner of the pony i ride said i could go and ride when we arrange a day to go up to there farm!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

Aw exciting! 💪🏻💫

[@dianemannion5902]

@@RidingWithRhi xxx ❤

[@RYAN-gz5sx]

Your lucky, I let mine go into canter when he was hyped up and it quickly turned into a flat out gallop, dead stop and me sailing over his head 😟well handled on your part though 🙂

[@vailakennedy8783]

Having dogs run at you out of control is pretty scary and there is normally nothing to be done apart from try to carry on, I usually try to tell the owner that they are lucky my horse didn't kick the dog (even though he has never done that before and I don't expect it) to hopefully encourage some much needed dog training! Well done for getting back out there!

[@arnodou7801]

You are right and so do I, when possible... In any case, if I meet one, out of control, I remember that dogs, outside, far from home, are coward, especially facing this big thing a horse seems to be ! So, I make my horse walk at it, firmly (and I fell well my horse likes it !). Until now, it worked…

[@maggsm3392]

The chestnut at the front looks like my kind of horse lol

[@belindapreston9747]

I follow you on Insta and have only just seen this video, wow he looks hard work. You are very patient with him, I would have given up!

[@1827Beethoven]

I've always found doing what you did and coming to a halt the absolute best thing you can do where loose dogs are concerned (;

[@ameliaharding4096]

Well done rhi you did well and sitting ♥️👏🏻👏🏻xx

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you Amelia

[@ameliaharding4096]

Riding With Rhi anytime x

[@alicepotter8165]

You did well. I know how tense you were.

[@lifeinthesandschool599]

Would you ever consider having a whip just in case? I had a hack very similar yesterday and having a whip with a little tap behind my leg helped .

[@RidingWithRhi]

Not for ted. His stress is mental - coming from anxiety, adding a whip just adds an additional pressure that isn’t helpful for him

[@lifeinthesandschool599]

@@RidingWithRhi ok sorry I didn’t know obviously you have to do what’s best for your horse !

[@equineraven8055]

Ohh horses, we love them but sometimes they can be scaredey cats. Love how you handled it! Key is, always stay come and reassure your horse he/she is okay 👍

[@beckyo6858]

What is the wiggle when he tries to bunny hop ?

[@xXsarah1983Xx]

You did amazing 👏 I would of crapped my pants 😂

[@Roheryn100]

What part of England is this ?

[@maggsm3392]

Good on you for riding that horse. I sure wouldn't want to ride him. It doesn't look enjoyable but I guess it confidence building once you make it back ok.

[@SarahE-s9c]

Wowsa i could not handle that 🙌🏽😁🐴 great job

[@RidingWithRhi]

Haha thank you! I’m fairly used to it by now 😂

[@SarahE-s9c]

Riding With Rhi ha!! Yeah i better learn when i get my first horse next year 😂🤪🐴

[@RidingWithRhi]

Exciting!!!

[@SarahE-s9c]

Riding With Rhi i know!!!! 😁💕🐎

[@MissGarland1986]

Poor Teddy, I can sympathise with him as a horse that I rode years ago was new to the yard and didn't like hacking out at first because it was brand new surroundings. Is it possible that Ted is just really confused and disorientated in new surroundings? Poor you aswell though. The same horse I was talking about above, reared a lot with me on her and it is very scary as I did fall off and I moved out of the way in time before she crushed me. We habe all had our bad hacks, but the good amazing ones ALWAYS outweigh the negative experiences.

[@RidingWithRhi]

The hacking wasn’t new to ted - he’s been at that yard for years, it was just me that was new to him 😊

[@m1lflover575]

When he rears or anything have you tried spinning him in circles? Edit: I’m also so shocked that you only have 780 subscribers, I expected you to have like one hundred thousand subs, but I don’t see how you don’t cause you’re editing is amazing and as well as the quality of your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@RidingWithRhi]

I haven’t - I’ve put him on a circle before but if he’s already rearing I don’t want to unbalance him by spinning him and risk us falling over. I know some people advocate it as a technique though. That said, I try to go down the prevention route such as distraction through wiggling haha. And thank you! I’m glad you think so, I’m trying to just enjoy it but obviously everyone would like to grow - perhaps one day! Xx

[@treelore5100]

jeepers my back would have been killing me. Thank god you are young. Was Ted a leased horse? I am sure you are enjoying your new boy! Of course I wish Ted the best though. Does he like the arena? :-)

[@RidingWithRhi]

Haha! Yes he was 🥰 does Woody like the arena? Yes I believe so. We have a good balance of schooling and hacking so I hope he can enjoy both.

[@warmbloodsx2129]

I would have died on the spot with that dog running towards me!!. Did you not feel like getting off atall? ❤️

[@RidingWithRhi]

Not this time. I think it can be very helpful but I felt in this scenario I'd have more control by staying on

[@warmbloodsx2129]

@@RidingWithRhi that makes sense, well handled ❤️☀️

[@lc075]

Heyy I know this video is a few months old now so you may not see this comment but you handled it well under the circumstances. With the dog, obviously the owner was calling for him but I have had a few occasions where owners don’t call the dog, maybe because they aren’t used to seeing the horses and don’t know what to do with their dogs around them. If the owners don’t recall their dog just calmly call out and tell them to and simply explain why. With your horse getting so het up, try and speak to him softly and whilst holding the reins gently just rub your hand on his neck a few times to try and calm him. Talking really helps to calm down a situation. Sometimes if they are really het up it is safer for both horse and rider for the rider to get off and calm down that way. If not just small circles so that it is harder for him to buck or rear and steer clear from trees or ditches. I’m not trying to be a online trainer haha just offering friendly advice. This video was from a while ago and I’m sure you have improved and spoken to your instructor/other riders xxx

[@RidingWithRhi]

❤️❤️

[@miss_hoyle]

this looked so stressful, i wouldn't want to get on him again....

[@lise-r3788]

Girl, I just found your channel and I love your videos! Really, you handled him so well! You remind me of myself when talking to my lease horse haha 😂 he can be the same on a hack, such a drama queen. My last hack was our first group hack and he was doing the exact same things, I did fell of unfortunately and haven’t been able to ride since then. Especially the trotting at walk pace and the bunny hopping/ rearing, he’s exactly the same 🙈 Could you or someone else maybe explain the wiggling a bit more? Is it asking him to bend his head/body or wiggling your fingers in one hand? I’m from Belgium and I didn’t really understand that bit but I would like to also try it with him 😅

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes sure - it's both. You wiggle with your fingers (and guide with your legs) and you ask him to zig zag from one side of the path / road to the other (where safe). If you could see where his hooves had been it would show a wiggly line instead of him walking straight. The wiggling with your fingers is to flex his neck in the direction you're going. The idea is that it gives them something "to do" by making them focus on moving one direction and then the other. My instructor also let me know that horses can't rear of their heads aren't straight so it helps if you can flex them a bit.

[@lise-r3788]

@@RidingWithRhi Alright! Thank you for explaining this to me! I love your videos and how real they are. Keep up the good work, you have gained a new subscriber here ☺️ x

[@RidingWithRhi]

@@lise-r3788 thank you! And welcome x

[@keiraellie3521]

You handled the dog brilliantly I think if you had kept going the dog would have chased you and that would have probably made ted stress more x

[@_abi_equinee_6556]

I love your videos x ❤️

[@RidingWithRhi]

Thank you!

[@katiebeckley3417]

It’s a beautiful area you live in. Where abouts ?

[@elizabethcook8217]

Obviously you don't have our mud! Beautiful clean Grey's. Michigan U.S..

[@Silverstream4life]

Definitely tall horse problems especially when I’m tall as well haha!

[@nyokabradford6639]

Can I ask you what breed of horse he is ?

[@RidingWithRhi]

Irish Sport Horse

[@fxrestlxver]

The branches just like the GoPro (Lol) The GoPro has many fans trying to reach.

[@ls_hi0-018]

5:09 this could be a song 😂

[@RidingWithRhi]

😂 he loves my dulcet tones 💁🏻‍♀️

[@what2636]

That seemed like a really bad day ): I think you handled it really well and the best you could with the situation you were given :) Dogs can be quite terrifying at times XD I had a bad day recently too, i was focusing on 20m circles and the little devil of a pony I was riding started bucking on the circle. She was kind of stressed and upset because her Mother had been sold a few days before and they were really close, her mother was brought to the riding school not knowing she was going to have a foal and after she was born they were always kept together. So she doesn't get to see her mother as much as even though she stayed in the yard, they are in seperate fields and only really see eachother from afar. I didn't want to work her too much, because it was only going to add to her stress, so i just gave her a little break from circles and did a short uneventful lesson for the rest of the hour. But seeing your video has really inspired me to keep going and so I think I'll see how she is tomorrow and try again xx

[@what2636]

sorry for the long comment lol :D

[@RidingWithRhi]

Do it! It sounds like you are approaching it in the right way though: taking it slow and being empathetic to your horse. ☺

[@slou3552]

As a dog owner and a horse rider I hate owners who just watch as their dog is clearly distressing a horse!! 😡

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yeah it was really difficult. He said sorry but he didn’t come and get the dog either. The second owner was even worse - they just stood and watched!

[@slou3552]

Riding With Rhi yes it was the second dog that shocked me, see the poor pony spooking and scared whilst they just sit on the bench watching 😭 well done to all of you though, loved how everyone was supporting you!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

They are a lovely bunch ❤️

[@Karenlangegut]

Luckily my horse is very used to dogs barking at him but it looked terrible

[@reaganclarke6878]

Maybe u should try putting a bonnet on Teddy

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes! My coach and I were having the same conversation just yesterday ✨

[@littleredpanda1666]

if a dog came up i would make sure my horse is calm around the dog try and et the dog to leave and try to atleast walk of and make sure my horse doesn't try and trample the dog

[@hamoirl]

probbly would have got of him ?

[@andi_b]

I ALWAYS make the dog owner put their dog on a lead or at least hold onto the dog till me & lexi has passed & gone a bot further away horses ate pray animals so if a horse is attacked by a dog & kills that dog the rider can not be held responsible I've lost count of how many times ive had 2 call ahead as ive seen a dog off lead so I'll get lexi to wait till the dog is on lead b4 we pass it's more for the safety of MY horse then anything else as poor lexi had been attacked more then once & I WILL defend my horse by any means as big of a animal lover as I am I have not problem wacking a dog with a branch if their going after my horse end off also if the horse is injured cos of the dog the dog owner is liable & will by law need to pay for any & all vet bills & will wlrisk losing their dog & get a massive fine

[@christopherwhitlow]

Maybe you need to get im out and let him have a proper blast sometime? it's natural for them to want to. like a dog, they love to run and if you never let them they go mad and chew the furniture? iv'e found with some fresh horses you just have to accept that they are young and fit and raring to go and it needs to be let out in a controlled way sometime. They are like kids / teenagers and cant be kept contained forever without becoming frustrated. His body language is that of a super athlete whos never allowed out of the house. Not criticism. just something ive found to be true with fresh horses.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes for sure. He’s improved a lot since this particular video, but I think he’s always going to be a little bit like this - it’s sort of just who he is. I’ve been riding him the past 8 months and He’s 14 now so old habits die hard I guess 😂 i agree with you on letting them have a blast and I take him galloping regularly, but I’ve also seen that after 6 days of good, varied work with plenty of room for fun, fast relaxation, he can be just as fresh as after a day off! 🤣 he’s a really funny one in that way - I think he just loves his work but can be, to your point, a little bit of a teenager about being asked to take it steady.

[@britbyname3620]

Cant see the enjoyment frankly

[@poll2dock]

You are not experienced enough to handle such a hot horse. Get a trainer or a different horse before you get hurt.

[@RidingWithRhi]

This video is over a year old - he wasn't my horse, I did in fact gave a trainer with him (I talk about her advice in this video) and I have since bought my own. I welcome you to explore my most recent videos and see our journey together 🥰

[@mazx855]

That'll do, That'll do, take a breath,take a breath, That'll do, take a breath omg so annoying to watch

[@RidingWithRhi]

😂 I hear you. You don’t have to watch ❤️

[@britbyname3620]

Cant see the enjoyment frankly

[@britbyname3620]

Cant see the enjoyment frankly