HORSEY GYMNASTICS (At home showjumping session)

Welcome back to my channel everyone. Today's video is an insight into an at home training session with the ponies. This day we were working on a gymnastics exercise to improve their technique and power over a fence. Find out how Wilma and Jam got on, and let me know who you think jumped it best.
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[@The_English_Rider.]

Meg your such an amazing rider and you are producing some wonderful horses and ponies. Your confidence has come miles and watching you grow is a pleasure! I would love to do what you do someday ❤

[@Jinskuw]

I was a second slower than you

[@Grace_and_Tino]

Sorry u were second

[@Grace_and_Tino]

@@Jinskuw oh I pressed the newest button and u were at the bottom

[@nchorsegirl7]

Same. I love her but she doesn't give a good release over the jump. I used to struggle but go into two point and put your elbows in front of the saddle❤❤❤

[@sullyhildebrand4636]

I think Wilma did a double flying change when you changed direction through the gymnastic the first time. She’s gonna be quite the dressage pony!

[@zoedouglas9364]

16:52 looks like we have a new slightly not as crazy bear! 😂

[@infernowarrior9884]

Another reason to hire Granite Lens media: He not only does fine filming, he can also pop up your cross poles for you.

[@MarthawithToby]

I love how Jam just stands there 😂😂

[@judysouzaw2293]

Wilma is such a quick learner, and it is very exciting to watch her focus intently and improve each time she did the gymnastics course. The two of you are an awesome team. Thanks for a wonderful vlog.

[@virginiabennett9156]

Meg, as you ride down the grid, before you enter it, decide which way you will turn at the end of the grid. In the air over last jump, look the way you want to go after the jump and weight slightly the stirrup on the side you want to turn. She will land in the lead you want! I know in one of your lessons, someone taught you this. I was seeing Wilma diving right after last jump as that’s the way you’ve let her turn most of the time. Not good. You need to ride the jump after the landing and after the turn and keep going further if you plan to stop. If you look where you want to go and weight the turning side stirrup slightly, you will be thrilled with her landing in the correct lead. That turning your head while in the air might help you learn to keep your eyes! What a lovely rider you are! Absolutely love your training vlogs at home or away. We can always learn from you.

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Millma was brilliant And it was a great confidence boost ,AND Jam is having such a great time . And a BIG thank you to Pete 👍👍 😄😄😄👍👍👍 and a BIG thank you to your mum .💖 Take care and all the best for your next.

[@abbebladon]

These are some of my favourite vlogs! I love seeing what you get up to at home & seeing you oozing confidence is flipping AWESOME! ❤❤❤❤

[@merauble6658]

Love all your videos but I'm especially liking 'Meg no pull'! Trust your ponies/horse AND yourself, the improvements are already evident-goodness knows what 2024 brings for you and us followers; but its gonna be good and I can't wait for it! ❤

[@gloriarestel]

Meg you should do the hexagon exercise if wilms struggles with bending ! xx

[@kathyclark921]

Good morning Megan. You are on to it! Your confidence is growing and watching you and your team blossoming is a delight. 😊

[@biggothepiggo]

You certainly didn't set yourself up an easy one, with the tight turns and the bounces to long 2 stride. Well done you for challenging yourself and your horses! Also I love the long walk warm up. Always such good horsemanship. Your string of competition horses for this season is really awesome, as usual.

[@emily-ix5it]

Love this sort of vlog Meg! It is so educational - thank you for walking the distance.....at the beginning I was pausing the video and trying to count your steps (I'm just learning distances!) and then you did a full on demo! Happy days 😁 This vlog I will watch many times! Both Wilma and Jam look amazing. Also your riding is just spot on, honestly it really is, just a pleasure to watch 😀

[@user-un3mz6cg3w]

I love Meg so much she’s such an inspiration xx

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Meg. Jam did great despite the line not being straight. Wilma looked lovely.

[@nbbequestrian345]

Can’t wait. Love your jumping training for all your horses it helps so much for me and at least one of your horses does something that I struggle with and you help me so much with them. ❤

[@hollyjones6347]

Very honest ponies! Wilma has such a nice jump on her

[@XxWill0wxXx1]

3rd??❤Wilma is such a dote! She will defo be your next possible novice eventer?🐴🎉

[@LindaBell-eo6io]

All our horses are more up and energetic away from home! We always wish we could have that energy at home 😊 Maybe always have different animals on the other side of the fence lol

[@sheblyne]

"Meg no pull" ? Where did she come from, and what has she done with the old Meg? You've come so far even since Vlogmas and it's so wonderful to watch! I love to see you taking on board all the things you've been learning and becoming so much more confident in the process.

[@EquitationAddie]

Honestly, these sort of videos are my favorite (aside from eventing vlogs). Just love watching you and your ponies jump! Also would love to see another update video on how the horses are all doing!

[@pixie706]

We never see the others any more

[@mollybarham]

Dressage diva! Nice one time changes over the canter poles in the right rein for the first time!😊

[@gabriellalyte606]

I'm looking forward to watching this video I always learn so much xx

[@dawntieman9549]

Well done! I love that you are always considerate of you horses 😊

[@candidapratt3675]

YES that was great.

[@plove523]

Jam for the win! The only thing Jammie wants to know about a jump is WHEN. Great to see Hobbs out and about. I love her 2 tone asymmetrical color block jacket.

[@annjohnson8437]

Another excellent video! Your content is entertaining and really helpful! You have some wonderful horses! ❤

[@TodayAndForevermore-gt3ff]

meg you are one of a kind! you and your mom i just always look forward to viewing your yt posts daily. much appreciation how you explain things in your riding lessons and where you are mentally and where your horses are mentally that keeps folk like me more in touch with it all! thank you much for sharing your experiences with us all. :)

[@belle2338]

I’m loving the odd socks at the start 😂

[@sarahchilds6715]

Love these sort of vlogs x. Thanks

[@Giddyupggs]

Love the home training vlogs, all of them. It's great to watch your lessons when you're not competing. Also wanted to complement you on how much you've improved over the last year. Your last two vlogs especially.

[@caitlingreen5264]

PLEASE! Do more videos like this! Loved it

[@eilidhr_]

i love these training videos! also the ones on what you do to build their muscle correctly are always super interesting too :)

[@victoriaphilippa7745]

Love all of your videos Meg, brilliant as always ❤

[@ChloeJoness21]

I love your vids Meg! You’re such a talented rider! ❤❤❤

[@nickygentle9246]

Yes great viewing thanks 😊

[@user-re1hy6if7d]

Enjoy all the training videos...reminds me of my younger self riding. Can almost feel what you're doing (except I didn't ride nearly as well, of course!!)

[@horse_gamer1212]

Cant wait to watch!!❤❤❤

[@TammySaj]

Wilma was built for you, you look amazing riding her. Definitely needed a bigger pony / horse 🐎 👌

[@TheJumpingGymnast]

I love videos like this, gives me great ideas for exercises to do with my ponies❤

[@susanvuturo4361]

I am so envious of how well you ride!😮❤😊

[@evelynjellema9827]

Well ridden! And so great seeing you break the grid down. I get a bit worried about distances etc so chicken out of building these myself - really helpful to see you think it out! Thanks for another great vlog

[@Neenys_nags]

This is just what I needed, I’m struggling with sitting one of mine back too! Going to try this one!

[@toffy1952]

I notic you don't use the corners of your arena which can be a very good way of getting your horse's inside hind leg underneath her and there by improve the connection to the outside rein and would help to stop the shoulder from falling out.

[@maryampaktinat7075]

Cool 😛

[@Hormonalfilly]

Love both but Jam is my fav, shes just ready to do her job. Really well ridden. Pete is so supportive!

[@melshorselife.snlebe]

you’re such an amazing rider meg! ❤

[@athenamac114]

I love the slow mo shots as you can really see how based on where your eyes are looking, your body follows - hence favouring the right 😁

[@juliecarmody6773]

Great to see Hobbit , love Wilma such a big future ahead for her ❤

[@madalinamistreanu8089]

Wilma is the mist cutest horse i have ever seen!!❤ Meg im ur buggest fan!!!❤❤❤❤

[@roversmumsey]

I love watching you!

[@Riding.Da.Ponies]

My hamster and to make me happy I watched this

[@as_equestrian22]

Loved this video! Very helpful and it has given me some inspiration to do more pole work and grids with my horse. Thank you! Also, when are you bringing Bear back into work?

[@Jinskuw]

🤩

[@Grace_and_Tino]

Your first

[@workingcanter7788]

Love to see how Wilma is coming on loads she just looks loads stronger already 😌 can’t wait to see the partnership form! Also Jam is always ace ❤

[@user8241]

We need an updated morning routine and meet the horses!!

[@janeminwell4395]

Love training videos, so more please! Well ridden Meg, those lessons have paid dividends. How about plastic sheets to make water-trays?

[@nicolajelley8439]

Jam is so snappy with her front legs! 🤩

[@mindyhemba1689]

Love these vlogs. They are very beneficial. Please let us know how your schedule runs with the horses. How often you flat, jump, hack, lunge, walk.

[@jenna_sommerville_equestrian1]

Really helpful content for equestrians of any level. Love seeing the good and less good (coz you’re bloody amazing). I follow a few equestrians but your quality is 👌 (thanks Granite Lens Media). Please share more home training sessions so we can be motivated and replicate 🥰

[@hannaa2375]

I would suggest buying a laser that you can put on the ground so all the jumps are straight without having to finesse it manually! Loved this video, you seem a lot more focused and goal oriented without being rigid with your expectations. I got the feeling last year that you didnt really have a set goal and point of the exercises (that you kept to) with what you wanted to achieve unless you were with a trainer. I really love your new mindset and approach to riding, its really inspiring to watch! Thank you for sharing this with us!❤️

[@myaalbinson6541]

❤❤❤

[@x-polo-pony-Tito]

i really missed this type of video! i rlly liked your bear jumping videos before she was put in foal!!!!

[@heidilongthorp6392]

Love this Meg! Have you tried the spider jumping exercise before? X

[@milliesminiequestrianlife8101]

5th love your videos keep it up❤❤

[@greenecrayon]

I wondered a few times when you mentioned the way you were always turning one direction if having the jumps and poles that you weren't using crowded in the lift corner impacted your choices a bit. like your brain said, "oops, there's no room better go right."

[@Ridingforwardwithmaria]

Love this style of vlog, I think having all the spare jumps and mounting steps in the left corner might make it feel less open and not as inviting for you or the ponies 🤷‍♀️ 🇦🇺🧡

[@Thatequestriangirl958]

love!! Also ive never been this early 😂😂

[@margaretdilloncarroll705]

I WATCHED DURING THE FIRST 4 MINUETS OF POSTING

[@ivy-lopriore]

I love your jumping vlogs where you just jump all your horses or do chase me charlie challenges with them and with either hobbit or han becasue you guys talk during and its entertaining becasue you make jokes and convos and my fav hore in the vids is bear becasue shes so spicy and spooky its so fun to watch

[@user-tv9qw5bf7y]

Do you ever just go for a trail ride… would love to see ❤

[@Giddyupggs]

There's lots of vlogs of hacking out. Just go back through them. They're usually included with other content but I know the 1st Q & A was all done out on a hack with Hobs.

[@annehemmer5153]

Like young Wilma ❤🎉

[@lucythleader]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@audreypolarwater2969]

Early!!

[@michellestrickland7613]

Consummate professional that Granite Lens guy.

[@OdinOReilly]

Love your videos. Always helpful. But, you don't know winter! Trust me.

[@wilmaw1519]

Never seen a Horse with the same name as me😂❤

[@titanbuck7]

Very nice video of the approach to this exercise. Love the colors of the jump poles❤. First thing in noticing about your form and how it has changed in general is your shoulders are more forward of your hips now than they used to be. So you aren't sitting as straight in the saddle as you warm up. Almost like you are hunched and that makes a bit of a wave from back to front which, at least for me, when there is discomfort, the movement makes it a tad more tolerable.This makes me wonder if it isn't time for you to have more chiropractic. I used to do this when I got sore between the shoulder blades so now I'm wondering ...how much TLC and maintenance are you doing on your body during this intense workup of sorts. You don't want to burn out by May. Or get too sore. ❤ It truly IS never ending. Lol Lastly, instead of sea sawing in the reins to get her to bring her head down, bend the knee a bit more and carry more weight in the stirrups as you sit the rising trot so you land very softly. The head comes down when we set a rhythm and get relaxation and the legs start swinging nicely and she will then start stepping under more on her own and then the head comes down as she seeks contact. When you see saw her head down she is just learning to move in an artificial frame that doesn't truly let her use her whole body. At this point she hasn't been trained or if moving naturally and you should try to preserve that. ❤❤❤❤

[@sarahcooper3378]

Love watching your training sessions. Wilma is coming along really well. Can I ask, do you live on a farm? Or just have some land? Just curious.

[@Giddyupggs]

Hobs lives there. Meg used to live there, too, until she bought her own house. She now lives about 20 minutes away.

[@shelleycooper4890]

Was it in your lesson/ demo in London where they got you and Jammie to think shoulder in on the turns? And it made a massive difference, I am no expert but it looked like same thing would help on this exercise as she gets slightly out of alignment with her shoulders on the tight turns? or I could be making @@$ up😅

[@janebaldinger3137]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💥

[@michellestrickland7613]

Meg, now that you have a horse sized horse you might need a bigger arena. Or to do pole work in a field where you don't have to pull them into a turn right after a jump. I know that's good practice for arena and xc jumping but it's got to frighten the youngsters.

[@hannahshorty902]

It’s harder to turn left by the gate as there’s jumps in the corner. If you were to clear that corner it wouldn’t be as short. Turning right is far easier as there isn’t as much in the corner ☺️

[@TaylorParnell]

WHO ELSE IS OBSESSED AND WANTS A WILMA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarahemerson3174]

I think it’s time for an arena expansion. Wilma looks too big for it. (Easy to say when it’s not my money). She’s already slowing for the turn at the end.

[@thecowtrainer]

Are you able to share the striding on this grid?

[@algeebo]

Look at the girlies go! ❤ Can someone please tell me what working over her back means?! 😂🙈

[@Grace_and_Tino]

6thhhh ❤❤❤

[@Karen_DNP]

Have you ever considered adding lunging your ponies & baby horse and doing riding hacks to help build up their stamina? Just curious, good Vid.

[@Theequestrianwholovescats]

Wait when is the foal gonna be born from Dede? Or is it already born , can u make a vid of it btw I subbed :)

[@erinkelly6084]

I keep saying it but I LOVE WILMA ❤

[@ivy-lopriore]

I cant wait to see you ride bear and Brynni once the foals have been weaned and when they get back into work ive actually never seen you ride brynni only free jump but i would love to see you ride her im sure shed be so fun and i cant qait to see you ride moose, ettie and brego once they grow up brego is going to be a STUNNING horse i have a major soft spot for black horses with white socks and white on their face The order of my fav horses of yours are Bear Brynni Brego Moose Dee Jam Wilma And winnie And idk what dee's foal will look like but i think he or she will be so cute so i will update my list once they are born

[@ellen-rosehenderson4045]

What about bear I have SO many questions: Are you ever gonna ride her again? Is she OK? Are you gonna take her to shows that s year? We need a bear vid 💙 Good job today Meg 💗😊

[@GH_Equestrian]

Shes explained in previous videos!

[@LindsayWoodward-ud1lv]

Where did the name granite lens media come from?

[@brendahole9575]

Pete’s a geologist 🤷‍♀️

[@elainetrindle329]

On the job, the first one, the second one was an even from the first one. It was a little off and that my throat her off I don’t know.

[@TammySaj]

Do you ever go for a hack? If so can you film it 😊

[@Giddyupggs]

There's lots of vlogs of hacking out. Just go back through them. They're usually included with other content but I know the 1st Q & A was all done out on a hack with Hobs.

[@jessicamcdonald3471]

I love you videos. But I'm just wondering why your kinda see- sawing? Or is it Wilma being wobbly

[@GH_Equestrian]

It could be the way wilma was taught to collect❤

[@jessicamcdonald3471]

@GH_Equestrian maybe but that's why I asked. I also could just be seeing things

[@GH_Equestrian]

@@jessicamcdonald3471 it looks like she’s seesawing a little to me aswell!

[@jessicamcdonald3471]

@GH_Equestrian yeh ok. So I'm not seeing things. I always got told off for doing it that way.

[@itz_riley2407]

Hii! What breed is Jammy?

[@nickygentle9246]

Full connemara x

[@thomasgirls9074]

she’s a connie!

[@horsegirl359]

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