Horse I've NEVER ridden before + 300 people watching 😱

Sometimes, you just have to say yes to things, and worry about how crazy they sound later. This was precisely one of those occasions when the incredible Piggy March invited me to ride in her Piggy TV on Tour demo. Here's the twist - I would be riding one of HER horses! As if that wasn't exciting enough, Olympic Gold Medalist Nicola Wilson would be by my side, guiding me every step of the way.
Picture this: a live demo with an audience of 300 people. Join me as I share the ups and downs of keeping my cool while riding the gorgeous Brownie. It's not every day you get to learn from two of the best riders in the sport of eventing, and I'm thrilled to take you along for the ride.
And guess what? There are two more Piggy TV on Tour demos left! Grab your tickets below and be part of the excitement. 🎟️ Don't miss out on this unforgettable equestrian experience!

[@Courtmaster121]

It's so easy to call ourselves bad, messy, inexperienced, it's so easy to undermine ourselves but it is so incredibly hard to say we are strong, good, great, balanced, talented. You are great, you are talented, you are WORTHY! Way to freaking go you are an amazing horsewoman! Happy late birthday!

[@anni4706]

Well said!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me. I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Xx

[@horse_gamer1212]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@sianbennett-rodgers]

I hope this is real confidence boost that Piggy thinks highly enough of your riding to not only ask you to do this but pop you on one of her horses. With Praise from Nicola too.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

It was a real honour I won't lie ❤

[@susantescione8007]

So there you are, Meg. Riding a full-sized horse you've never ridden before and jumping with confidence. It's been a long road back for you, Meg. Welcome back and Happy Birthday!

[@kippen64]

When said by Piggy March, 'ride one of mine' is a huge compliment. Well deserved too. Edited to add that seeing Nicola Wilson able to stand and walk is incredibly moving. Nicola is one of my heroes. I remember the days of Opposition Buzz and feel happy, so very, very happy to see Nicola progressing well with her recovery.

[@jenniferlehman326]

Happy Belated Birthday Meg!! I hope you had a great day!!! And you rode beautifully on a horse youve never sat on before. Wilma has done you a good thing. Gotten you used to a horse stride, while still being small enough to not being intimidating for you. So when you sat on him, yes he was tall, but you handled the stride very well. And having a horse thats been there done that, teaches you so much!! Im so chuffed for you, Meg! So chuffed and proud of you!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh thanks so much Jenn, lovely comment!! ❤

[@jenniferlehman326]

@@elphick.event.ponies Only saying the truth, Meg. You did a marvelous job riding him!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@magicaltrails]

I honestly NEVER want to hear you say you don't know how to ride again, Meg. I mean, just don't do it!! You rode, at a moment's notice, a BIG horse who, while clearly beautifully trained and lovely, was not an easy ride, AND while being instructed by an international level rider, AND you did it in front of an arena full of strangers, AND you did it with sensitivity and real talent. YOU CAN FREAKING RIDE, OK??? 🙂 And kudos to GLM--the slo-mo footage Pete got was really super!

[@fleetskipper1810]

Meg, your position was rock solid. A master class in letting a horse take you to the fences. Bravo!👏

[@AnnabelleTheDark]

You smashed it Meg! I love seeing the process of you just getting getting better and better as you get more comfortable. Also look back at that footage and check out you being spot on in the middle of every fence! You deserved this 100%!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh thank you, ohh hadn't noticed the middle of the fence thing, will go and have another look! 😍

[@jillblackshaw3861]

Wow Meg! To think back to the start of the year at Lucinda’s and now there you are riding an unknown horse in front of hundreds of people brilliantly! What a turnaround - well done you and thank you for being so transparent Xx

[@janeminwell4395]

Like Nic said, you must have been buzzing after that Meg! Really well ridden. 👏🏻

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Literally on cloud nine!!

[@jenniferquinn5010]

What a way to prepare you for Wilma. Excellent effortless flying changes well done. What a great birthday present. Just goes to show when you give and share so much the return is two fold. Just goes to show how much your riding is improving with each of these outings.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh thanks so much, it was an epic day!

[@jenniferquinn5010]

@@elphick.event.ponies when will we see you on Winnie again I am missing her and her progress.

[@nickygentle9246]

I'm in tears listening to piggy talk about nicola wilso😢😊

[@rhirhix6377]

i just wanna say, that its been such a pleasure watching you, and seeing the confidence come back since the accident, its amazing to see you smile xxxx

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thanks so much ❤

[@rhirhix6377]

@@elphick.event.ponies you deserve it ♥ happy birthday 🎂 xx

[@janegoldstein8110]

Hello Meg, Boy what a fantastic lesson you had with Piggy and Nicola, you did a marvelous job and looked so good, I was really proud of you. Your little sidekick Han was hysterical she is a perfect foil for you, you both get on so well together. Pete is getting absolutely great at the videos for, he is becoming a real professional. I am almost at the end of your video so I am going back to enjoy the last bit of it. Great Vlog all of you. Jane❤️🧑🏻‍🦰❤️🐴

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh, thank you so much for this lovely comment Jane ❤

[@horse_gamer1212]

The way you can just get on any horse and ride it like you ride it daily is incredible. You’re so inspiring

[@user-re1hy6if7d]

That was lovely..."just getting on with it" works in so many difficult situations (not that you didn't know that already.) Definitely riding unfamiliar horses in Ireland, and having Wilma to work with, seems to be expanding your confidence. When Jam's back in work, you may find her abilities are a little different than you remember (she may feel different to herself, too.) All bodes well for long-term *increasing* success. Oh, and happy birthday a day late. Two? days late.

[@helenlamb6560]

Happy Belated Birthday Meg. Another fabulous ride. I do love your little ladies back at home, but you ride bigger horses so beautifully. I'm so excited to follow your progression with Wilma 🤎🦄🤍🦄🩶

[@ChloePrice92]

Brownie reminds me so much of my 20 year old boy - same colouring, same love of flyers, same lack of brakes on landing, same enthusiasm for life. I adore the older chaps, they have so much to give and people often write them off far too early. Mine hunts in the winter and shows in the summer and he just adores his job.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

He was epic, totally loved his job bless him!

[@ChloePrice92]

They get to that age and they just know their job so thoroughly that they totally don't need us sitting there and getting in their way 😆Mine would probably rather follow the hounds without me interferring! @@elphick.event.ponies

[@joseroquette917]

Happy birthday Meg 🎉

[@shannoncoleman7107]

So lovely to see you bossing it out there with lovely Brownie. You looked so composed and confident, and rode beautifully. Happy belated birthday!🎉

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you! X

[@sumik8]

What an amazing experience! Brownie was such a cool horse. Loved the interactions between Nicola Wilson & Piggy. What a a great start to your birthday weekend.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

They're great together aren't they!

[@hannahcampanelli4330]

Looks like such a cool experience! I love how Brownie was crossing his hindlegs over the jumps too!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

So glad someone else noticed that, adorable isn't he!

[@jayreed7015]

Happy birthday Meg. I laughed when you said you're still sub thirty, like your dressage scores! 🤣 That was a brilliant demo. Well done riding so well on a strange horse.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Hahah few more years left being a good dressage score 😂

[@emily-ix5it]

Meg, you did amazingly well! Look back to where you were at Lucinda's a few months ago and then now - wow the difference! Congratulations on your journey - you ride beautifully and always have done but now that all importance confidence is back 🥰 Huge respect to Piggy for being so supportive, kind and inclusive to Nicola, this really touched me. She has been through a life changing ordeal - She is an inspiration to us all and has the world to give in terms of knowledge and experience so thank you to Piggy for showcasing this 🥰

[@nixcivix]

I use to go to Bishop Burton College so seeing this vlog was really nostalgic!! I remember having lessons in the indoor or indoor 1 as we called it... damn really nostalgic but fun to watch!!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

It's such a lush venue

[@nixcivix]

@@elphick.event.ponies it really is!! Fantastic riding on a new horse to you too Meg!! You did brilliantly!!🖤

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

That was amazing !! Happy Birthday what a moment !!! They were so pleased with you !!! The look on Nicola and Piggy faces were so happy !!! It was a success !!!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you ❤❤

[@hannesofie6071]

I was trying to find some words to tell you how impressed I am...... Thankfully all the other comments nailed it for me!! ❤❤ Love this!!

[@patriciabriody3805]

Fantastic brave lady. Give yourself a clap on the back. You are a natural. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤

[@---td5fg]

rewatching your older videos and it wasnt that long since your last confidence knock, you have come so far, you should be so happy with yourself!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Yeh it does seem to have really grown recently, let's hope it stays!

[@janl8683]

What an epic adventure for you and a treat to work with Piggy and Nicola. You rode Brownie so well, he certainly suited you ❤

[@TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff]

This to me was super meaningful to watch, even as a total and complete stranger online never having met in person. Individuals such as you are, have the right attitude, lovely public persona, talented, and so down to earth. Those qualities are so rare these days and even more so in the world of Equine sports since it is common for ego of others drown each other out in those settings. You, your fam, and your group of friends are such fantastic group , impossible to find any other as good as you guys are online anywhere.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

This is so kind, thank you ♥️

[@TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff]

@@elphick.event.ponies ^5

[@jillfatucchi8264]

Hi Meg, Happy Birthday hope you had a great day. I thought you rode that horse like a boss !!!! well done you looked equally as good as anyone else we saw the snippets of. Really enjoyed this video , Well done to the team and I must just mention superb camera work. Lots of love to all. Jill. Birmingham U.K. XXXXXX

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh thanks Jill, so kind of you! ❤

[@Bently2849]

Meg, you were absolutely MAG! In all the time I have been watching, this is the first time that you have seemed relaxed and capable of showing off your horses best qualities... It really looked like you had been riding him for ages and not the very first time on his back. I hope that you are feeling very happy about how very well you managed the entire evening and all of the demands it placed upon you. A really top notch job. Very well done even if you are a year older!!! 😄!

[@sea-fieldpony.4556]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEG!! Can’t wait to watch, super exited for you ❤

[@dianehookham]

Omg girl you were awesome!!! You both worked so well together. I loved watching you, these experiences are great for you! Your a awesome rider Happy birthday girl enjoy every moment 😊

[@beckycrosby2430]

How lovely and sweet is Nicola! Such fantastic tuition. You were brilliant Meg!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

She's a total legend, I learnt so much!

[@ericavetsch463]

Congratulations! What a memorable night! So glad you stayed in the moment and enjoyed it.

[@candidapratt3675]

You were so good ,so proud of you .

[@sob2237]

What a gorgeous horse

[@LindaBell-eo6io]

Look at you riding a big strided horse!! Such confidence, well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@emmamastersparrow3315]

Such an amazing opportunity to have, you totally deserve this!! Happy Belated Birthday to you too. You rode brilliantly, if that were me i'd be quaking the whole way around!! Your such an amazing and talented rider AND CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT THOSE FLYING CHANGES!! they were BEAUTIFUL!!! love your videos ❤

[@sarahcooper3378]

Fantastic experience. You smashed it. I hope this gives your confidence a boost.....we know you can ride bigger horses and you have great riding skills and knowledge. The whole thing seemed light hearted but still learning and serious. Two of the best ever riders.......and then there was 3!! ❤

[@sdubya1236]

Happy belated birthday! Thank you for being so inspirational. I've never been fortunate enough to be able to ride consistently due to life circumstance and finances, but I love horses to the ends of the earth. I understand as one who trains athletically how much work it takes to overcome injury, whether psychological or physical or both, and come back in full force. Congratulations on everything. Thank you for being a real light in my life on youtube. Been watching for the past 3 years. I sincerely enjoy your content. Love all of the horses. Can't wait to see what is next! Much love from Canada! ❤ Cheers!

[@tracymckerchar9037]

This is so cool!!! What an experience!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Such a pinch me moment!

[@anubisblueNK]

Happy Birthday Meggie! What a fabulous opportunity. He's a lovely boy with a very springy engine. Whee! You rode him so well. 😊

[@anniecampbell8554]

Meg, as much as I am so excited for you, the joy for me was seeing Nicola’s face when she shared in your joy & success at the end of your round when everything went so well. That emotional sponsorship and passion is so important to our sport and so wonderful to see.

[@juliedalgardno3361]

Just Beautiful ❤️😍! Loved it! Epic times 🎉

[@taylorwollerson2561]

Meg this was fantastic! So happy to see you did this and absolutely crushed it! I don’t know if you would’ve done this so brilliantly several months ago with your confidence wobbles and it is so inspiring to see how putting in the time effort and patience has paid off for you!!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Happy belated birthday , I'm sooo proud of you doing this and broadening your riding and having faith you can do it to ! Because we all know you are amazing and need to see that in yourself ! You jumped on a new horse and just went for it !! ❤ She has wonderful horses ! You did so good with him! You 2 where funny and entertaining to 😅

[@meluaequestrian]

Who else is excited for this vlog🎉?

[@fionabarton2258]

BRILL!!!! You smashed it.

[@carobookman8077]

Melting over Brownie crossing his back legs over the jumps, so cute! Also you rode amazing on him! It’s not always easy to allow ourselves to feel 100% comfortable on other horses but you looked great!!💗

[@horsemadez0512]

I love these chatty vlogs!! Honestly, you are one of the most funniest people I know. You and Han are hilarious together, it's so nice to see how real you are about everything. It's also so lovely and amazing to see you so confident again and on an unknown horse jumping like you've ridden him your whole life! incredible comeback from your confidence knock! and Happy Birthday (:

[@SG-gk1jn]

Oh wow!! Truly amazing. Happy birthday and thank you for such a fab video xx

[@louisewarner8169]

What a pleasure to watch! and Very WELL DONE!!! You were great, what a fantastic opportunity for you and you rode with such confidence...loved it!!!!

[@barbarawilson295]

Beautifully done!

[@sandymoreno6869]

You are a great inspiratipn to me and I strive to be like you. One day I want to be able to train horses and just be a great ride like you. ❤

[@MaeveByTheWaves]

Happy belated birthday Meg! OMG was your riding absolutely mega! I would have been absolutely terrified when he was looking at everything but you took it all in stride and looked so smooth and connected the whole time! What a cool opportunity!

[@tmis111]

Meg we are all living our horse girl dreams through you 😍 well done xxx

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Literally dreams coming true ❤

[@BladonTravels]

Just know this is going to an amazing experience! ❤

[@issybrinesj]

Meggy you look INSANE! Amazing riding! You looked so at home on him and great hearing Nicolas words of wisdom. So well deserved, really enjoyed this vlog! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@toniannzimmerman1182]

That was amazing to watch. You are an awesome horse woman. BTW, Happy Belated Birthday, Meg. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@amk3884]

Happy birthday Meg 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@biggothepiggo]

That was some really excellent, lovely and brave riding, Meg!

[@RachaelAtRandom]

Happy belated Birthday! You did fantastic! I'm super proud to see your progress over the years! You rode beautifully!

[@kitten6062]

You make me feel that I could go back riding again, I'm almost 63 and am wrecked from loads of falls over my lifetime. Love your videos. Pete is fab too, hang on to him. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@kristiwetsel9531]

You could ride !

[@shizam1400]

Excellent by you and the team. Lovely to see Nicola looking so well. Oh and happy birthday!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Nic was on fabulous form wasn't she!

[@annjohnson8437]

Happy birthday, and congrats on a great ride! ❤

[@laurenemma3519]

You’re amazing Meg!!! ❤

[@fionabarton2258]

Brilliant fun. Keep it coming.

[@christinemartindale8715]

That was brilliant Meg you are worthy, talented and well balanced. Lovely hands on that beautiful Eventer he was a true gent. Be proud of yourself and keep that confidence going.tfs😎🏇😎

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Meg. Great riding.

[@user-kj7ho1tu5h]

happy late birthday meg!! your honestly so inspiring and i look up to you as an equestrian i can hopefully be one day i know you have had a lot of ups and downs but you are so talented and you should never give up because you are amazing and what you do. Well done meg

[@ninamarie2377]

Love these kind of vlogs, you looked amazing Meg! ❤

[@gracebp9617]

Absolutely amazing to meet you! The whole night was epic xx

[@christinedavies336]

Happy Belated Birthday Meg. What a great evening with Piggy, Nicola, Izzy, Pete and Hannah. Lovely horses too. That was fun. xOx

[@lindafreij4749]

Great riding session, Meg. You are so talented so trust in yourself and always be intrested to evolve and learn more. Very Nice video! 😊❤

[@evelynjellema9827]

Loved loved loved this vlog ❤what an amazing opportunity and so lovely to see behind the scenes. Well ridden and fab to watch xx

[@OTTB_Eventing_14_RoadTo2K]

Lovely job Meg! Happy belated birthday, and I hope you had a great day! You did an amazing job on a horse you've never sat on before, and you looked lovely. It's so cute watching Brownies legs go everywhere over the jumps :) You're like my idol, I hope to do what you do one day!

[@zhmma]

I really enjoyed watching you jump with this horse, beautifully done! You are improving by the minute!

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you so much ❤

[@lap9988]

You look so well matched on a horse that size and it gives me so much joy to see your confidence growing. Absolutely amazing job. You looked like the pro-ammy you are 😊

[@umich79]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@megswilma]

You rode him so well!!! 😍😍😍 Happy Birthday!!

[@vickizapp6165]

Happy Birthday. You rode so well . Glad to see you back. ❤

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you ❤

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Happy belated birthday Meg you were bloody brilliant hun ❤ every moment

[@HollyJordan15]

I’m only 11 minutes into this Meg & your smile & happiness are so infectious ❤ Wow Meg you rode amazingly 👏👏 There are not many people who could get on a 4* horse that’s they’ve never sat on & jump in front of a crowd. You ride him great when he started to spook 👏 Check out those flying changes 👏 Rich will be impressed 🤣 You’re right often just getting on with things is the best option & then these opportunities turn out amazing. Happy belated birthday 🎁 many happy returns. I hope you had a lovely birthday. Hannah is such a supportive friend. PS Pete is becoming far too sassy lol xx

[@vogelvrouw]

You rode so well! Look how balanced and in sync you are in all those gorgeous videos pete took

[@nickygentle9246]

Well done Meg you look like you have been riding ĥim for ages. So impressed 👏 I love how excited you still get 😢

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Thank you ❤

[@mollybrooke]

Freakin' fab! Good job!

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Happy birthday And all the best, AND it's SO good to see something different. And I addmeryou for doing WHAT YOU do. 👍👍👍

[@kathyclark921]

And Happy Birthday to you Meg!

[@debbiewhite8981]

Well done Meg.Good job just the confidence boost you needed

[@debrabish1494]

Yeah Meg !!!!! You were amazing !!!! It is all coming togteher-the feel , the rhythm , cause you are getting miles and lots of different horses, and you are a beautiful rider.

[@debrabish1494]

coming together-meant

[@roseytheequestrian3703]

You looked amazing out there Meg! Great prep for Wilma!!

[@carollloyd6388]

Well done Meggie! I loved the smile at the end ❤️

[@jelphick4686]

What an amazing evening you had. Such a privilege to have had a lesson with the wonderful, fabulous Nicola Wilson 🤩 OMG I'm very much smitten with lovely Brownie, it's a good job that I wasn't there, I'd have been smuggling him home :-) Well done Megs, very proud of you xxx

[@clarionash]

You looked fab Meg, confident and well able to handle a completely unknown horse - makes me even more excited to see you on your own bay (brown) in the future! Happy belated birthday :D

[@johannebrsted6495]

The progress you have had over the past 18-24 months has been phenomenal! Two years ago there would have been more than one circle, but now you showed that you trust yourself to use your half-halts properly, and that you can do anything you set your mind to!

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

What an incredible opportunity and experience! Well done you! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Was truely amazing!

[@selinamason-evans]

Super well done ,made it look easy riding all those different horses has paid dividends in your confidence ! fantastic ! XX

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Yeh riding lots of different types is so good for me!