Horse's bridle falls off half way through show jumping round | Paris 2014

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[@dianeparsons602]

It was flapping right in the horse's face, but the way it kept its composure. Amazing horse

[@FluxyMiniscus]

It’s the ear bonnet that’s making this happen- especially understandable with a horse like this who keeps flexion at the poll (and top of neck) PLUS keeps his ears pricked forward the entire ride. Really beautifully ridden, amazing that the horse kept up such quality with the tack and bonnet flapping in his face!

[@rhonaharker5814]

I disagree , but what a brilliant horse

[@louisecassidy5991]

Stupid bonnet, should be banned. You interfere with a horse's ears and you got him, worse than drugs.

[@rhonaharker5814]

@@louisecassidy5991 stupid reply

[@mizzwitty1042]

😂😂 Both too focused on the jumping - just great 😂❤👍

[@Dixietheeventer]

They did amazing the horse was under control and how much trust they have! Wow!!!!

[@tfrtrouble]

I mean the horse still had the bit in its mouth and the rider was still using that to signal. What's amazing, is that the horse didn't freak out to have this stuff flapping around its nose and still maintained focus.

[@Dixietheeventer]

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[@Dixietheeventer]

@@tfrtroublenever rlly asked for ur opinion

[@QuetzalYVerde]

That’s a great connection between horse and rider, both stayed calm and focused together to the end!

[@jetwoods7453]

AMAZING HORSE!!!!!! Great Ride!!!

[@cindyrissal3628]

That happened to me on a trail ride once. I realized that if I kept contact w/ the reins, it was all good...I think that's what he did...good job, well ridden😊

[@beverlyrhame3692]

A truly magnificent horse and rider ❤❤⭐️⭐️💪💯💥😀

[@margaretmathis4775]

Amazing! What trust and communication with that pair❣️❣️

[@katiekane5247]

Horse finishes course without bridle! Some just love to jump!

[@SOPHIAH4444]

especially with the bonnet in his face

[@louisecassidy5991]

Bridle was fine, was stupid bonnet.

[@dreamgaits]

He lost the bridle but hung on to the bit.

[@zenocrate4040]

They should introduce this as a compulsory part of the Global Champions Tour. If you cannot steer or adjust pace/distance without half a forge fitted on the horse's head you do not deserve to win.

[@tfrtrouble]

Yeah the horse still had the bit in his mouth, which was being kept in by the pressure from the reins. This was not brideless or even bitless riding, though it's still very impressive the horse kept focused and obedient with all those bridle straps flapping around his nose.

[@banne8834]

Also, it's a bit risky that they continued. Could have gotten tangled.

[@octoberswimming]

He missed giving his horse a huge hug !!

[@teresamcnulty8471]

That is beautiful! Gorgeous! Inspiring! A good horsie!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

someone forgot to do up/attach the throatlatch snugly enough; with a very forward going/forward facing (ears forward constantly), no throatlatch to HOLD the bridle on the horses head/face, the downward constant tug of the martingale from the reins can/will eventually pull the bridle right off the horses head, as without a snug throatlatch strap, theres nothing to hold it ON the top of the head.

[@lizsteeds6697]

I bet the groom got a bollocking. But ... the rider should have checked his tack prior to jumping ... especially the bit fit, noseband adjusted properly and so on.

[@blauespony1013]

I mean, they had to do warm-up jumps outside of the arena. How did that happen just then?

[@ElvenSorcerer]

Amazing horse!! So calm and trusting. But once the rider got off, why not put the bridle back on themselves?.. Did they really need someone to help with that?

[@bac-kb3fj]

Horse knew what to do. He is the who does all the work.

[@lottiestanley7696]

It would be easier for people on the ground to help maintain control of the horse while the rider dismounted, and likely released pressure on the bit. Plus you never know what a horse will do in an arena and people in the stands. It’s safer all around for everyone for there to be extra help… necessary or not.

[@Sidetrackification]

Bravo, to the rider too!😊

[@susanbrennan5511]

Amazing

[@verawebb1048]

Gear Check????

[@vintagelady1]

No competition is worth your horse's safety & this was just unsafe, rider should have stopped b/c of the flapping ear bonnet/bridle. I've seen this happen where the rider reaches over & grabs the loose tack & continues, that's OK. They were lucky, obviously an awesome horse & skilled rider team.

[@henrietta9394]

the horse was focused and showed no signs of stress. This guy is a very good horseman - it's down to him to make the call to continue because he knows how the horse feels. I'm sure if he sensed any discomfort with his horse then he would have pulled up. Don't be so ignorant to underestimate the connection horse and rider that is required at a level like this.

[@blauespony1013]

The horse could and would have stopped if it felt unsafe.

[@Lemons2Lemonade2.0]

Why does this say it’s from Paris 2024 when there’s Qatar all over the place? 🤔

[@suzanneterrey4499]

How in the world does the bridle come off? Carelessness!!!!! Poor management!!! No inspection of equipment!!!!!!

[@oldageisdumb]

Ah I see you are clearly superior to everyone else

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

hes right @@oldageisdumb

[@oldageisdumb]

@@Lauren-vd4qe It’s a woman

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

ok shes right @@oldageisdumb

[@druidriley3163]

They literally just had their hands and the horse's training to guide the horse after.

[@famouskate9071]

What GREAT horse, giving it it's all, as horses do. Did anyone besides me notice the tail swishing over every single jump? That means pain, or discomfort. He he still did what he had to do. I say HAD to do, as no horse would choose this life.

[@vintagelady1]

Tail swishing over a jump is an individual quirk of horses, & does not indicate pain or discomfort. Remember that the tail serves as a rudder, also, to help the horse maneuver. As for poor horsie not choosing this life, these horses definitely love to jump, love to not be bored , no way you can get this kind of performance out of any horse without its consent. If a horse don't wanna do it, it don't do it. I refer you to videos of extremely competent & professional riders going into the dressage ring & the horse just says NO that day. Nothing you do can force a horse to perform brilliantly. They are treated like royalty & like the superb athletes that they are, best feed, ice boots after each performance & training, not standing around in a stall chewing wood to have something to do, or running the range & hoping the BLM doesn't chase them to exhaustion into crowded corrals where they often stay for years. If you want to crusade for better horse treatment, I suggest looking into the Big Lick Tennessee Walkers, who are terribly abused, or the mustangs trapped in the BLM pens so big-business cattle ranchers can have cheap grazing rights. Now there's a couple of noble causes.

[@famouskate9071]

@@vintagelady1 Yes, as a retired professional rider, I am involved in many areas to bring awareness to the abuse of horses. Big Lick, of course, and others, including dressage and show jumping. That horse is not using his tail for a rudder.

[@oldageisdumb]

@@vintagelady1Just out of curiosity, have you seen what the BLM long term holding actually looks like? Are you getting confused with the pens they are in for adoption events?

[@oldageisdumb]

@@famouskate9071Then you also know he could be swishing his tail because he wants to go and is being held back. Tail swishing is not always pain

[@famouskate9071]

@@oldageisdumb True, tail swishing is not always pain. But, it is always discomfort or displeasure. The fact he only does it over jumps, not while being held back, indicates pain.

[@chrissyannwildes1374]

Funny how in the last year this is so common come in people wake up what this is she's no hero she's been practicing a long time so before you put her on a pedestal guess what these wealthy people do this anyone with horse knowledge would recognize this

[@louisecassidy5991]

Was his stupid ear hat, not the bridle at all!

[@chrissyannwildes1374]

Kinda strange all of a sudden it's a metephor

[@MaleOrderBride]

How unprofessional!! I hope someone got fired for that mishap...

[@becbec125]

But it could just be the bridle sometimes they can just wear out and snap

[@chrissyannwildes1374]

It wasn't a mishap it's called you tube and fb

[@chrissyannwildes1374]

​@@becbec125 you know how stupid you obviously don't ride you think these top of the line competitors aren't taking care of their tack

[@chrissyannwildes1374]

You people wanna believe fake good for you

[@helencoupland8331]

Aww poor babe give that horse a hug man he got you round ( 😤😤😤😤such compassion for this beautiful horse 🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@Lagolop]

Those ear flap things are ridiculous. Stop with all these garbage and get back to normality. Lucky to keep contact on his mouth and keep the bit in it. Great horse.

[@killiansirishbeer]

Those "ear flaps" reduces the noise, think ear plugs but for a horse.

[@blauespony1013]

Those ear flaps keep flies out of the horses ears (and might reduce the noise). They are a comfort thing for horses. Why make the horse more uncomfy?