Helmet Cam: Sharp Decision (Open Preliminary | 2019 Poplar Place May HT)

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Filmed using GoPro Hero5 Session: amzn.to/2Knh4wk
Helmet cam footage of Sharp Decision (16.1 hds 2011 Thoroughbred gelding owned by Susan Day) in the Open Preliminary division at the 2019 Poplar Place Farm May Horse Trials.

[@teddybear5788]

Anyone else counting the last three strides before every jump? Lol

[@ainewhelan9370]

Hanna Schreyer me I always do I am usually really bad on my own horse but with these type of videos I can do it perfectly

[@Awood06]

Me too lol

[@deirdremacmahon8491]

I keep going back to count the last 5-7 strides before each obstacle!

[@ellaw7384]

Same! But I never do when I actually jump!

[@olivekeefe7408]

i always count strides lmao

[@tonibumm6981]

am i the only person who finds these videos satisfying? no , okay .

[@cherryfizz6390]

Same

[@emy0.v]

River Run Stables yep

[@marquesse4938]

Great vicarious pleasure for me!

[@esiuol360girl19]

I pretend its me on the horse because I'll never have my own :(

[@lena.equestrian8763]

It’s Me! Willow no stupid look at the other comments ugh 😑🖕

[@amaris7649]

Thought you were going to end up wrapped around a tree trunk on a couple of occasions, but phew!! Good job Sharpie!

[@supersakebarrelhorses2162]

Amaris lol

[@Secretcrushonglam]

IKR, I was like "NO NO NO, THE TREE, THE TREE, WATCH OUT FOR THE TREE!!!" quite a few times

[@kellyandthehorses2877]

Sharpie is my favorite! I love when you show the extra stuff at the end. Neat to see how it all works!

[@kdris12hihi]

Gamble is my favorite, but he seems so much slower than Sharps! lol

[@bertouweneel7723]

Nice ride, nice horse, nice rider. Pity that after finishing this great ride, she's using her horse as a couch to walk her back to the tables.

[@alisonmacklin5427]

Bert Ouweneel she's not using him as a couch she's cooling him off because of his great performance

[@charlie_camanche1827]

Bert Ouweneel umm no horses ALWAYS need a walking cool down after long periods of cantering.

[@dabikatsuki2401]

My favorite is simply priceless

[@ThePaulahoo1]

A couple of times, I was like "TREE!!!" I totally love the extended "at the barn" footage! What a brave boy!! He sure has come a long way!

[@radioktivewolf357]

Horses can see trees and 100% won't bump any but it still gives me chills when my horse is going like in tree

[@nitab1971]

Time is never an issue with Sharpie...he goes so fast! He's really matured into a great partner. Great job, Elisa!

[@leonard9378]

Nita B he's not even galloping yet,,,,

[@catherinewicker5502]

Ya but you csn get time faults for going to fast

[@maryellenbarak3946]

Love watching you and all your horses ride. I agree with the others who said they enjoy seeing the behind the scenes stuff. I like the everyday stuff like taking the bridle off Sharpie and he just rubs his head but doesn’t try to go off. The sign of a well mannered horse!

[@strawberrybird]

"But running downhill is so much fun!"

[@noraandreasen3337]

5:48 i was like "you're not going to jump that now are you?" Ahahah

[@angiedyer9619]

I love that you thank the volunteers- sooooo appreciated! Sharpie was amazing!! Just a tad enthusiastic, lol 😂

[@RobinT346]

Wow he was on fire! what a good horse

[@TaniaSpies]

I am loving the extra footage we're getting it really is an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. Thank you.

[@debrabiderman4275]

I could watch Sharpie all day. He is a beautiful horse and the stronger he gets the more beautiful he runs and jumps. He is my favorite of all the horses you ride. I swear I could see him thinking in the dressage ring. .

[@alexboies1227]

That ride was a gulp-er. That Sharpie, what a go getter...so perky and alert. Great going!

[@florzamarripa8209]

Her: **says Steady** Me: **says Easy*

[@madisonmorris7394]

More like eeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzaaaaaayyyyyy for me

[@janettagee6551]

I cannot thank you enough for posting these amazing videos. I evented years ago and had to stop after a injury and then losing my horse. I get to live vicariously by way of videos and feel the excitement of the cross country again ❤❤❤

[@fridaeveningwill565]

7:32 OH and this sound 😍

[@megand.7487]

Frida Eveningwill yesssss wheneve were driving and we pass an Amish buggy we love the sound 💜❤️

[@xiaomello]

yes! one of the best sounds known to man 😂

[@k-popismylife6659]

Hello fellow Star Stable player

[@captaincruise_eq.8652]

I clicked because that is the cleanest “pond” I have EVeR seen

[@speckledhills471]

DANG he covers some ground!!

[@mvath4202]

Such a pleasure to watch your videos. You are such a nice person/rider. Thanks for the behind the scenes stuff, that's always fun to see!

[@catcraft5527]

The course looks so complicated how do you know the route? Do they give you a map to memorize before you start?

[@justequine6399]

I always think that. I would be lost in the first minute

[@meganproffitt424]

Course map and course walk.

[@Tomboy2456]

You have a horse that obviously enjoys XC, he shows an eagerness that is wonderful to witness. I love how much he tries. A very nice horse to be sure. I enjoyed the video very much and wish you future success.

[@lisw1354]

i love the way your horse gains speed everytime you got to an open space. my horse does the same haha, BOSS YOU SEE THIS OPEN PLAYGROUND :O :O i could run really fast out here! wanna see it?

[@lexifeldmann5353]

Its so satisfying seeing a nice ride, followed by attentive aftercare, SHE untacks, SHE take the studs out. she doesn't just ride in hop off and hand her horse to a groom even though she's due to hop up onto a new horse in minutes. Elisa takes time to make sure her horses are cared for. I LOVE her videos for this!

[@everettyoung9325]

Great work! I love how you talk to your horse while doing this I think it really calms their brain down and helps them focus! Congrats!!

[@arynheath2381]

Wow! Sharpie isn't such a baby horse anymore! What a good boy! ❤️

[@chyenneconley6378]

Wonderful sportsmanship you don't see in many sports.

[@carnsdaleaffinity4095]

My dream! (But with smaller jumps😂) 💞🏇🏻

[@eilidhtwiggy5559]

I love how you talk to him! 💓

[@Lee-hp1wg]

When they hit that one at such an angle my heart caught in my throat, lol. I don’t do any kind of jumping stuff so I have no idea if it was safe or not but it made my heart stop for a sec 😂 Great Job, I love watching your videos! You do a great job with your horses.

[@eva4793]

That was a Amazing Sighting! I hope you did Amazing!

[@1942rita]

Is he also in the novice class? I’m glad I found you. I did eventing-novice for 6 years when asked why out team didn’t move up, I said my horse was a good friend, a off track thoroughbred. That I didn’t want to push him from joyous jumping to ‘we better get a trainer.’

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

Sharpie really seems to love undulating terrain. It's so amazing to look back to just over a year ago where he was trotting to the water. War horses ARE worth it!

[@swedishfish4480]

Love the support you show your horses!

[@emahollister8389]

That horse is super well mannered and you are lucky to have him!

[@meicringei157]

You seem like such a lovely person. And Sharpie is adorable

[@Roboducc]

Watching you and your horses perform is always a pleasure, and I absolutely love the behind the scenes footage at the end! Great work as always!!

[@imdone8645]

yess i love seeing footage after the ride! would like to see more of it soon

[@liv.bushey]

I love how you praise him! So many people don’t talk to their horses at all and it makes me so angry! Praising helps so much!

[@ErrorSGhost]

I like seeing the "behind the scenes" of what you do after a show! We always see what's going on when the riding is doing the show, but never really what goes on before or after. I really enjoyed that aspect of the video! Nice run as always ^-^

[@Ace-sw5fb]

Horses are amazing runners! Especially sharp! It’s very cool how horses can keep a great speed for a long time!

[@Laureneds]

Love watching this good boy progress!

[@jeanjacobsen4939]

Thank you so much for posting. Jumping was something I never got to do. This was so fun and exhilarating!

[@ammarshadeed8851]

lovely strong horse and wonderful ride...wish you the best

[@nidiadesantiago5892]

OMG!! Admirable!!!🐎🐴🏇🏻

[@thenerdyequestrian2527]

Thank you so much for these GoPro videos!!! I can’t ride because of the virus so this is a lot of fun for me!!!💜💜💜

[@lamarphillips2764]

Love the helmet cam. Keep the videos coming!

[@laurashetland6148]

Congratulations !!

[@redybeau]

Whenever I need to get my heart rate up........

[@mmhorses08]

It’s amazing to see how far sharpie has come

[@coraliesentch4515]

Wow, that was an awesome run !!! Sharpie was a trooper ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰

[@Dean_Cooling]

Wow wow WOW! What a bloody fantastic horse!!! Well done, fantastic ride. He loved it. Great job on all the two of you have done. Very very fit boy, and beautiful control. I really really enjoyed this, an absolute pleasure. You two clearly get on great. A wonderful relationship. Thankyou for sharing. Awesome job you two. Loved it. All the best Dean South Wales, UK.

[@shannalogan347]

Im exhausted...... Loved the ride....

[@ksanurse]

Omg you both have so much courage!!!🏆

[@deetngator1624]

Thank you so much for letting us ride along. I never had the nerve to ride like this

[@emilyparent8045]

I love this type of video !

[@strawberrygoldfish]

I love seeing the behinds the scenes footage.

[@sxnnyrxses3522]

Hi his run is incredible! You did amazing- you and Sharpie

[@melhayley6738]

Some of the ground looked a little on the rough side in the beginning, but sharpie took it all in his stride. Great job both of you 🐎

[@Dom._.kindje]

That is literally my DREAM 😍

[@emma-eventing]

gosh i just love him tho haha - what a cool horse! i'll be over the moon if my guy ends up being even half the horse lol

[@bankzitterszijngwndebom574]

Great job 👏

[@lydiaheitman1443]

What a great rider you are.

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Beautiful i love horses you do great

[@twinflamesunite9954]

Phew! You two are so fit! That was fast - My adrenaline was up just sitting on the sofa - amazing! Those narrow jumps and TREEs - great round though - fab course too

[@megan.goofy.sj.3782]

SO GOOD

[@ktm9202]

Fearless! Nice course!

[@Alisha-uh1nz]

wowie he literally flies over the ground!!! Super speedy Sharpie!!

[@fridaeveningwill565]

It's so amazing 🔥💖

[@mindywhipple4269]

I love the water jumping

[@juhakaartinen8131]

Wow! Great video! Recpect both!!

[@voilettoiletpaper215]

I have a XC show on Sunday and well done he was such a good boy!

[@metalkingtohorses]

excellent skills both of you

[@dominiquedourneau7425]

Great attitude both... Great run

[@Awood06]

I’m new to this and don’t really know that much so if someone can answer a few questions it would be greatly appreciated. 1. Does the rider have to memorize a course outline or are the jumps numbers somehow? 2. Are there penalties for missing a jump or hitting one? Are there people watching each jump for this? 3. Are there multiple paths? Only ask bc there are so many other jumps that aren’t used? Thank you if you can help. If there’s other info you feel like sharing please do!

[@meganproffitt424]

Abigail Wood Hello! 1) Yes, the riders are given a course map and walk the courses multiple times. In this instance, they aren’t using all the jumps because they’re not for the level she’s competing at. Each jump is for a specific level, therefore is not always part of the course. 2) In cross country they don’t get penalized for hitting the jump, but they do get penalized for run outs, stops, and FEI has a flag rule. There are jump judges at every jump to enforce this. Riders incur 20 penalties for run outs and refusals. 3) Yes there are multiple options on some of the jumps. They can take a direct route or a longer route.

[@kaja1483]

Idk why but... THIS VIDEO IS SO SATISFAYING

[@helenaboros5824]

I really like Sharpie :) I think he's going to be a really good event horse and one to possibly look out for! ;)

[@cdmesker3081]

So fun to ride with you!! Helps me be brave on my Hunter!!

[@ridingwithamber2904]

Omg that water combo makes me feel like its a tropical island bc its blue thats satistfying

[@esiuol360girl19]

Woah!!! How blue was that water 😮

[@ksanurse]

He enjoyed himself more than you! Fun to watch. You both are so brave!

[@Duckkis]

Good job Sharpie!

[@josie4234]

Sharpie has accomplished more then I ever will.

[@mameradizvieratka5629]

Great video

[@valoranthater420]

I rode there! I was doing the Amoeba course, it was terrifying for me, aha.

[@lillianwalker2307]

He’s got a stunning jump 😍 you can tell from the GoPro he doesn’t hesitate or anything. Got yourself a horse on springs 😂

[@EdLukacevic]

Wow, great video! I found myself ducking and weaving as I watched:)

[@chloeeee9277]

I thought the same thing 😅😂

[@mameradizvieratka5629]

Super video

[@lindalakota38]

What a nice place to ride the horses would love this whith group run man he is a good jumper

[@horsesandme1553]

A lot of English riders et mad at their horse for hitting the jump. They should take a lesson from you!! Good job!! You all were amazing 💕😍!!!

[@xx_coffeebeanasthetics_xx9468]

He rides so smooth I can tell the camera barely shook!!

[@awesomestrawberry3198]

5:07 But like what if your horse is well tall like my Irish Sports Horse is 17.3hh so I don’t know if I would smash my head on the top of it 😂😂

[@songbird6414]

lol that’s when you duck for your life

[@brookedakin1520]

Aww love your vids

[@brookedakin1520]

aww

[@MyLifeAsKathryn]

I do barrel racing and I had no idea cross country was this long!

[@ai5085]

I admire you!

[@almalujan1511]

i love ur horse its really beutiful

[@Pauli_RD]

5:45 wow this water 🥰

[@lilyjade493]

I love how I’ve become emotionally attached to sharpie through these videos and I’ve never met him lol

[@midnightmoon5708]

Wow you and ur horse is so Perfect together

[@mariyapetrova3330]

Отличная лошадь и хорошая наездница. Камера снимала почти не двигаясь! Спасибо!