Horse Riding Dinas Dinlle Beach. GoPro Hero2

Since my last video posting, which was a while ago, a load of video footage has been recorded and very little free time to do anything creative with it. After posting footage with my old helmet cam, I upgraded to a GoPro Hero HD and then recentley to the Hero2 with a Wi-Fi Combo Kit. A small stereo microphone was fitted to improve audio quality and a furry windshield added to suppress wind noise. I found recording at 1280 x 720 at 25 fps producecd the best quality when used with Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD 11.0 to edit the footage. It was then rendered using the Sony AVC 1280 x 720 at 25 fps .MP4 on default settings.
Above all I hope you enjoy my video. It was taken early in the morning on Dinas Dinlle beach, just to the south of Caernarfon and overlooking the Isle of Anglesey towards Newborough and Llanddwyn. Which you could see along with the mountain range of Snowdonia and down along the Lleyn Peninsula if it wasn't for the sea mist that rolled in. With no fast action stunts accompanied with a thumping backing track, it's just me with my horse Colleen and the sounds of the sea. Colleen is a 15.3 Dutch Warmblood X Irish Draft Mare, we've been together since she was a foal 20 years ago.

[@andyjame2583]

*This is the camera used to help make TV shows **do7.pl/GoPro2** and so when planning a recent ski trip I decided that I would buy one of these to record our skiing adventures. I chose the Motorsport version and I also purchased the 'Grab bag of mounts' for around £16 which was more cost effective than buying the action version.The mounts take a little getting used to but once you master them you can mount the camera anywhere and in any direction. The camera itself feels like a toy but once in the waterproof case it feels much more robust. I was amazed to note that the camera and mounts are good for 200mph plus!You will need at least a 16gb SD card which will allow you to record around an hour and a half in 1080p, which is also about the capacity of the fully charged battery. Video quality is good in 1080p but the colours and clarity are better in 720p, which is also the setting where you get 2 wide angle options, super wide and just wide. There is also a 120fps mode for shooting super slow-mo which works very well.A couple of negative points, you do not have a viewfinder so setting up is abit hit and miss although you can purchase an LCD backpak for around £80 which is great. Also when used as a headcam mounted to a helmet you cannot see if you have pushed the record button or not and you cannot, at present stream video from the cam, both these issues will be addressed with the forth coming wireless backpak and remote due summer 2012.If you buy this camera I would suggest you buy the following accessories: spare battery, grab bag of mounts, 2 x 16gb SD cards or larger and a decent accessory case to keep it all in untill needed.This little cam is definately the best action cam for under £300 and has all the spares and accessory options if you ever need them. I would highly recommend this item but beware, you may end up like me, buying 2 just to get another view and as a backup.*

[@countingstrides4068]

Absolutely beautiful. Brings back memories of the time I rode on the beach.

[@bonzothehoss]

i used to go to dinas dinlle as a child - this brought back memories (i'm now 57!) - lovely film

[@HCT-pw5ks]

That looks so fun and relaxing! Watching this video makes me wish I had my own horse so I could ride it on the beach and on the trails. Sadly, my parents WON'T let me have my own horse! =(

[@Siocain]

I really love this video. I can almost smell the sea and feel the light wind on my body when watching this.... ♥

[@vivianmoragan9630]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@christinamacneal6187]

Soooo...serene

[@rhemyella]

This is my dream, to take my horse to the beach! Lovely video!

[@horseygirlcl]

I wish i lived near a beach to take my pony he would love it!

[@chlodidi]

You're horse is absolutely stunning, you are so lucky to have that gorgeous horse:)

[@HPHyenadon]

What a beautiful quiet horse :)

[@SusanBluechild]

Lovely horse, great beach to ride on .

[@rileyorians8554]

Thats a nice SeaHorse you got there! Live that GoPro lifestyle ;)

[@ImineResveratrol]

At 1:10 I instinctively made a clicking sound XD

[@jayneisabelle7572]

Beautiful xx

[@justlikeajewel905]

your horse takes the bit so nicely and cool vid

[@veronicaparco9634]

I love ur horse

[@seoirse777]

My son who is 2, loved this video. :D

[@simonrice5748]

I used to ride a lot when I was younger, and watching this video brings back memories as we lived not far from St Davids in a village called Solva, and we used to ride our Dales ponies along the beach during the summer breaks.Now that I have a couple of GoPros, I'm gonna try and sweet-talk a couple of friends to let me ride some of their horses as I would like to make videos like this.

[@SGT1izotte]

thats a really nice horse

[@lillianbleano7329]

Wow, BEAUTIFUL horse! Love the color!

[@MidoxyEquinex]

Lovely horse;3

[@Basmatiminarii]

NICE BEACH!!!!!! for riding!!!!!!!

[@reeflions]

So jealous that you can ride horses and even have your own. Great vid though and hope you'll get as much amazing time with your horse as possible.

[@jckanzel]

what a nice ride! a blessing to have great spots for the two of you.

[@BarnMousee]

I saw 2 bull sharks too. So glad this mare has some excitement in her old age. but at the end she was pretty lame.

[@KateRobinson1961]

look forward to more vids of your rides ! you seem to have access to some interesting places, we have lovely scenery here in North Devon, but not enough bridleways or woodland tracks that we're allowed to use.

[@phil0964]

Hi, Mostly bits of seaweed. In the summer when the water's warmer you'll see the occasional jellyfish, they're mostly harmless but you need to be vigilant.

[@phil0964]

Colleen is a Dutch Warmblood X Irish Draft Mare. She's 20 years old and I had her from when she was a foal.

[@mooondogieadams]

Your horse is beutiful I also have a horse and a pony aswell and I keep my pony at a place where there's a horse like that one

[@ari-tr1de]

Wow your horse its beautiful

[@waterproofstudio]

it's nice !!

[@gajakepinska6086]

Lot of fishes!

[@nadiasnyder9154]

I would love to do that sometime it looks so fun

[@xRedStaiL85]

Beautiful horse, I love it! My dream is have on as it

[@teyahmurray6905]

At 6:56 I think I see a shake

[@MiaDuskweb]

I think it's a fish or seaweed. I live in Southern England, and I have never seen any snakes except for grass ones. Also, my friend used to live and ride in wales and has never seen a snake-she used to love to ride on beaches.

[@louise.e5795]

I was worried about sharks the whole time xD good video though!

[@ponies2021]

When he is older i would get him into riding

[@EKHGBR]

What a lovely beach you have, ours is kinda rocky. What sadle is it that you have?

[@Agui007]

You lucky pair! What a ride! I have a question regarding a medium to fast canter, are you supposed to switch to the half seat position?

[@kathrynroney1663]

What is that saddle

[@mariehbrd1899]

Waw it's beautifeal water

[@complexez]

Colleen is beautiful!

[@lily.pollard.01]

That looks so fun! Which saddle do you use though?

[@FalconMoon44]

If you don't mind me asking, what type of saddle do you use? It looks really comfortable!

[@Areallifeghost]

Good video what’s with the stretch out filter or is that just me?

[@Basmatiminarii]

& love your saddle,its a barefoot right?

[@Ash-hm6by]

What time of year did you go? Cuz I'd like to take my horse there (in in west mids) and the weather looks pretty good

[@Daisy-Moo]

Usually horses don't like water. I'm guessing you bring him/her to this water often?

[@ajsmith1772]

not all horses hate water lol

[@binlinerraggy]

Nice saddle what is it?

[@Mhrgs8]

Hey, is it barefoot cherokee saddle?

[@gothgothic8]

is that a treeless saddle?

[@Equus0TV]

So awesome!!! Your horse is such a beauty, which breed is this?

[@nightrose72]

in the description, it says ... : Colleen is a 15.3 Dutch Warmblood X Irish Draft Mare .....

[@sarahbarham8592]

Is that a stock saddle?

[@juliansk8724]

Was this in Ireland

[@Desmodromic916]

Whats the MPG?

[@trinityclouse4667]

It would be nice if you had music playing or talked

[@Kuro_Orochi]

Why is there no sound ?

[@renatacatstorm8885]

what is your horse breed? :)

[@susanfriedland9074]

Hey Phil! Love the video and included it in my blog. I was at lunch yesterday and my friends had just returned from a European trip. Made me think of the riding vacation I took in Ireland. Well, with your helmet cam I was able to somewhat relive that memory (as my horse that I rode 15 years ago in County Sligo was a bright chestnut too--not the same location, obviously). Thanks for the writing inspiration! wp.me/p3Y2fz-9p

[@kathrynroney1663]

Sorry what kind of saddle is that one

[@FIipYap]

The brand is BareFoot

[@skybound2481]

have you ever stepped on a ray or something?😮

[@jesusmacias6546]

todos hablan inglés o servicio te

[@sango1161]

Colleen is beautiful with breed is Colleen and what gender

[@phoeberich6344]

you breathe very loudly..

[@peytoncloud9315]

i get my horse this week

[@mandy920]

Normally I hate that colour for horses (the colour your horse is) but this horse is sooooo beautiful... wauw! Sorry about my bad english :)

[@margaretlil1466]

really really really really nice video !!!!!!!!!!! phil price

[@SuperPinkladies123]

I'm going with my horse soon :) your horse is gorgeous!x

[@BattleCattleSA]

Oi. I'm a newbie. How do you keep from bouncing around during a lope or gallop?

[@Miarije]

Oi. The lope is a pretty smooth gait, if you keep your muscles relaxed, you'll just roll with the horse. That's what I do and it feels really nice. Just remember to stay relaxed and out of the horses way, and you'll enjoy a nice lope. I never galloped so I'm not sure about that

[@BattleCattleSA]

Miarije Oi. Thanks a lot! I'll do my best to stay relaxed!

[@amberendacott7567]

Phalanxification I used to pinch with my knees so I allways say just relax go with the horse

[@BattleCattleSA]

Amber Endacott Won't pinching with the knees signal the horse to go faster?

[@syahir92]

Try to heels down..it keeps u balance,stay relax and follow the horse flow..

[@BattleCattleSA]

This makes me feel tall.

[@chairmanwario]

I envy you.

[@froggiebcg]

WoW