Helmet Cam: Let It Be Lee (Open Intermediate| 2020 Rocking Horse Winter II HT)

[@knequestrian93]

As a jumper, I'm thoroughly intrigued as how you know where you're going in an open field🤣 it's fairly easy for me in an arena but I feel I could walk a cross country course 30 times and still get lost😂😂

[@sommerdonaldson4448]

Sometimes you remember what the jumps look like instead the course😂

[@emilycarroll6514]

Trust me I thought I would have to walk it 100 times as well as ride the course a few times, but you remember certain combinations or a certain fence by color(s). I remember stuff like courses if I'm more hands on or actually doing the course myself. I school each fence and add them together so they would be repetition and eventually when I think my mare knows the course (as well as I do) we add the whole course and do that a couple times. Then if I have time I also walk it so I can visually see the difference in fences

[@sherinnovak729]

Before the course opens for walking the competitors receive a map of it. All the fences are numbered in their order and color-coded by division. Most riders walk the course one or two times to commit it to memory.

[@toms0516]

It’s easier because most of them are pretty self explanatory as to which to jump like is you follow the general direction you’ll see the next fence and work it out pretty easily

[@ellamcgarry2262]

You get used to it! And when your riding the course you constantly think about the next jump!

[@emma-eventing]

lol @ your 'Lee voice' at 9:00 haha -- "it's ok woman!"... what a cool horse - can't wait to see how he progresses with you!

[@wilsonmy11yroschnauzerswl76]

emma ikr kinda giving me Billie eilish vibes

[@westernhorserider3827]

The caption at the beginning 😂 I couldn’t agree more

[@Lugimoo]

I'm honestly surprised that had to be explained but I guess people still think riders just sit there.

[@samsgirl4138]

He’s like “I earned a cookie, and I want it right now!” Beautiful Thoroughbred and awesome job !!

[@brendayawn6463]

That looks like the beginnings of a great partnership! He's bold but smart about it, and obviously loves his job.

[@nitab1971]

"I will fix my feet, and we will be fine." LOL! He's a good boy. This was also like being at the Olympics!!!

[@Jet7600]

We love Lee, but it will never be the same without looking through Johnny's ears.

[@debrabiderman4275]

I love the caveat at the beginning of the video. One of the (many) things that people used to say when I rode Competitive Distance was "oh well the horse does all the exercise". Obviously they aren't riders. Lee did so well. He really seems to love cross country. Love the way he took the last skinny!

[@BendviewFarm-dq4sp]

I love your videos so much for so many reasons! And I especially love it when you keep the video rolling after you complete XC. It’s like I get to fangirl follow you around and listen to your thoughts & watch how you interact with other competitors, your horses & your students. So much love & respect for you!

[@elleb6019]

Another great event ride for Lee! "Hey, mom, I did good! Do I get a... yeah, COOKIE!"🍪😁 What a great horse. He looks like he's a lot of fun to ride.

[@cherylalbright2086]

You're so amazing, I just love to watch your xc runs, especially on the mustang, incredible!! I just got my new project horse- 4 1/2 year old OTTB filly, great, great granddaughter of Seattle Slew. Going to eventually do some low level, adult amateur eventing on her, probably training level, just competing for fun now... I wish I could meet you someday.. but I live in Northern California. Thanks so much for all the inspiration!!🐴

[@annemarieross3732]

Cheryl Albright my friend has an OTTB that has Seattle Slew in her bloodline 😋

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

oh geez i love you elisa!! "thats a palm tree lee" LMAO

[@shaynamcdermott992]

I can't agree more with your caption at the beginning! I used to ride quite frequently before my car accident, and my friends and family could never understand when I came back to the barn sweaty and out of breath. It's not only a workout for the horse, it's a work out for the rider too. I can't wait to get back to it once my doctors give me a clean bill of health! I miss it so much!

[@justjaguar2314]

Lee is very independent, I see 😛 He's like: I barely need you Elisa, but you can stay of course😂😂

[@alexboies1227]

Wow! Incredible ride. You are excused for all the heavy breathing. Me watching, I could hardly catch my breath. I think this has been the most challenging go I’ve seen you ride through. New undies are on the “to do” list today. Maybe in another life I was a laundress. I am “over the moon” impressed with your riding skills. Well done...I’ve gotta take a Valium, I’m so wound up from that. A thousand thanks! Elisa...you RULE!

[@unrulycrow6299]

Lee really is a Best Boy, even when things get difficult, he keeps going and gives his best! What a nice horse.

[@jenniferhodell5829]

You will be an awesome pair to compete against. I didn't breath the entire ride. It was great. You sound so happy!! So exciting!! Sheeeeesss baaaaaaack..,......

[@jessica._.Palmer]

I went too! but i did beginner novice!! I hoped i would see you ride but i saw ur ride times ended before i could get there...💕

[@thehastings5849]

Really impressed by how he can jump from pretty much any spot. Super athletic and honest!

[@Clevermoreunicorn]

Great job you two! That course looked brutal. Lee is an incredible horse

[@leonslionessnz4867]

Lovely horse very honest, nothing seems to put him off, he just keeps on going.

[@johnmerryman1825]

I breathe harder doing BN! Great ride, love seeing the learning moments and not just the perfect distances.

[@TheWatanna]

Lee is like a machine that could go on and on. Brilliant ride for you both. Thank you for posting.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

This was grueling. You are so amazing. Great job Lee. 💕

[@imdrunkmk427]

Beautiful riding and a beautiful horse Well paced at the start, and the strides are so nice to listen to :D

[@nakseyyy]

that’s an awesome good boy! you did a wonderful job, loved the video 💕

[@tessavaandrager4226]

Wow, there were some pretty big jumps. Looked difficult, but you and Lee did an amazing job!

[@themanbehindtheslaughter3480]

I wish I could have fun riding... it used to but now it’s just a mission every time. I don’t fall off or nothing, I just can’t do anything on him... I walk and trot a lil here and there but I can’t do anything but that. It’s been years and that’s all I’ve done...

[@gg3596]

Easy Peasy...what a sweet pony🐴

[@mauraswenson8892]

Boy, I love your videos. Lee's ears were so cool to watch. 😘🇺🇸

[@lilly3628]

You 2 are fearless!

[@emilycrowell9380]

so excited to be a part of one of your clinics in may!!! can’t wait!

[@heymoma700]

Lucky you 😍

[@lucieanquetil1926]

Geat to watch as always ! Are you going to participate to the Olympic Games?

[@marionwigzell7334]

Wow Lee was flying. Well done 👍 (-: Marion

[@c_and_l]

Apologies if this is something you've answered before, but do you do any physical workouts of your own (besides the obvious riding and barn work) to stay fit? You two looked great, and glad we got to see Lee getting his cookie this time!

[@kellieoconnell8181]

Cookie time!! So cute haha 😁

[@stanlytherobot4933]

You sound like Catherine braithwaite at 9:00

[@markwatson3135]

Love the helmet cams, and the way you talk to your horses. I’m noticed how there was a lot more people at the shows in Great Britain, does that affect the horses much, or do they over it quickly?

[@WallaceEventing]

Some horses like riot gear and Munson slew can react to people. But Johnny and Lee seem to love it.

[@janeilsley5510]

Wow he loves his job ears pricked the whole way unless he flicked one back to listen to you. He kept his mum safe. Probly a silly question but your number dosnt that I effect his sight on the left looks like it would be like a blinker. Your have a great partnership

[@WallaceEventing]

No it’s above his eye.

[@janeilsley5510]

@@WallaceEventing Must just be the camera angle. He is an impressive boy loves his jumping and he is very fit not breathing hard when you finished. You guys have a new fan from Australia. 💕

[@RissasReeses]

I am having a hard time figuring this out okay, my horse camp trainer says there isn't such a thing as hunter pacing but I want to do something similar to that, I don't care to be in a team of 3 or 4 others and I don't care to be alone either, so could you, if you know, help me out? Kinda explain hunters, hunter jumping, and hunter trials, please? Thank you!!

[@smokedoliver1]

Courageous horse.

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

How on earth do you keep track of the course at that pace?

[@lisadecenso1381]

I know Johnny can’t b replace... but is lee your next super star Johnny

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@PoniezandHorsez]

Are you your own trainer? Great riding!

[@mdivilio9]

If I would’ve known you were at rocking horse I would’ve went and watched you. I live down the road from that place. I seen a bunch of horses and trailers there last week 🤦‍♀️

[@BlueEyes-0222]

Promising!

[@MLOCharmer]

Appears to like a longer spot?

[@Meow-gl5oo]

Can i ask you how long you ride horse? I ride 8 years long horse and im 12 now. I hope you read this

[@GSDC1965]

Amazing

[@eulalie1952]

Super vidéo

[@anyahancock2797]

How big are these jumps?

[@lucabalsa759]

Flying 😍

[@nielstegmann2110]

Heyyyyy😂🌺

[@halokina]

Let me start by saying I love these videos. But how sad that it's necessary to put a disclaimer at the beginning about heavy breathing. It's not as if you're sitting on the couch for crying out loud 🤦‍♀️ many people would find it nearly impossible to hold a two point/half seat for the long side on an arena, let alone a cross country course, while piloting a horse.

[@debrabiderman4275]

It doesn't stop those same people from saying stupid stuff like Why is you breathing so hard, the horse did all the work. Seriously, when I was about 31 I purchased my one (and only) horse. My BFF was into aerobics and speed walking and she used to rag me something awful about how riding could not be aerobic exercise. So finally she came out to the barn to meet Bongo.....and I put her up on him and after about a one minute walk (on the lunge) I sent him into a slow trot. As she remembered her lessons she tried to post ......she never again threw that criticism about my lack of exercise.

[@lillycheek322]

Those people are probably eight-year-old who have never rode a horse

[@voltageeditz1086]

Love you

[@lillyeventing258]

First comment! Love you😁

[@faithroten8010]

Early ❤️

[@marianryan1321]

Second

[@Meow-gl5oo]

1 view and 7 likes

[@fairweird9]

Was that intermedate?? Ok then...