HOW I TRAIN FOR HORSE SHOWS // Gymnastic Exercises

[@andystpierre6086]

I’m in love with Dali. He’s like a gentle giant. I can’t believe he’s just a baby, he’s so zen about everything. And of course, Khal is amazing!

[@victoriakent6324]

Dali is a tank isn't he! Enjoying these gymnastic exercises.

[@zoeb2716]

I can’t get over how handsome and gorgeous Dali is! Honestly one of the most beautiful horses I’ve ever seen! xx😍

[@jenniferlehman2464]

After crashing through the jump, you could literally see him thinking, Dang, that smarted! Don't want to that again!! But your confidence building is showing. Dali is improving day by day. Slow but steady will get you what you want them to do. Kahl was amazing, once you put up the second half of the grid, you could see he was being slightly challenged by it, but was enjoying his job at the same time. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@Patti-1962]

Just WOW! Kahl is such a pro. Nice lead changes. Dali is such a lovely mover. It was fun to watch him figure out how to coordinate his tall body over the grid. You should be incredibly proud at how confident these boys are. You are one great trainer!🙌❤

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you!

[@lozmatthews]

Literally can't deal with how amazing Dali is and so beautiful too. I need a horse like him in my life! 🤩🤩🤩

[@liekevertegaal5600]

I love how Dali's ears prick up when he realizes he's approaching the fences :)

[@ejen1618]

Loved seeing the difference between Khal and Dali in the same vid! They both move so beautifully. Dali reminds me so much more of Fiona in his movements. What a difference in his jump after he knocked it! His jump was soooo round - so clever how he was working things out for himself. Highly respect and admire your riding! 🐴❤️

[@christinemartindale8715]

Dali and Kal were very good enjoyed watching Holly thanks for sharing 😎

[@tequine4138]

So much love for both Dali and Khal!! 😍🥰

[@ninam8603]

Omg so glad you posted 😂❤️

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

This is so interesting!I am really excited because shows might start up soon!I love this video Holly!I hope anyone who sees this is safe and well and has a great rest of day!!Thanks for another interesting video Holly.🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@yourvetamanda]

They both look amazing Holly!

[@84Moori]

Really nice and informative video. The boys did so well! Dali will be a star! Khal really is such a good boy and looks so soft and confident.

[@melhayley6738]

I love how much trust both of the boys have in you, Dali especially only just being backed 🐱

[@nirawolfzo2515]

Ive always found these type of videos explaining horse training so very interesting as I have no actual proper training with jumping due to unexperienced coaches around my area, if i ever will be able to have free hand at trying to improve on my own someday, ill be sure to try this exercise(along with others youve shown on the channel) i think youre really a great rider Holly, id love to have someone like you as my coach! keep up the good work with the horses!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I’m glad you enjoy them! Thank you ☺️

[@nirawolfzo2515]

@@HollyLenahanSJ ofc!!💝💖💕

[@annilionz]

Liked your advice about using a course of canter poles to practise dog legs and distances 👌🏼 Both boys were amazing !!!

[@JoannetheShearer]

Aw Dali was really trying so hard, especially after he knocked the 2nd fence. Just shows how much he really trusts that you know his abilities. It shows the confidence building you've been working on with him throughout his training. A credit to you he is 😊 And Khal looking super 💕

[@TheNarnies]

Love your training method Holly! exercising their brains as well as their bodies, keeps them sharp and interested in their work, nicely ridden!

[@natalieridgway9012]

Awesome video I love seeing gymnastic exercises and learning ! Can’t wait to see the schooling

[@rebekahnewman3876]

This was so cool to see Dali learning in real time. I really saw what you’re talking about how a flip switched where he learned he needs to try and make a better effort. It’s my dream to one day get to train a young horse!!

[@PoPo-xo6hu]

They’re both just the coolest!

[@PoPo-xo6hu]

Definitely gonna try this with my mare!! Think she would really benefit as she can be quite uncareful with her legs 💖

[@milkakrzy5922]

The knowledge you have is amazing, it's a pleasure to listen to you ❤😁

[@holliexx6713]

I think we all need a horse like Dali 😍

[@ida7234]

I think you have two descriptions for different videos in the description. Any way. Been following your channel for a while now, it is so fun to see the horses progress, it really shows that you are a great trainer. Dali and Khal did great! Congrats on being a vet btw! :D

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Whoops! Thank you for catching that ☺️

[@kaitlynarsenault3156]

Oh my goodness, it always makes my day to hear your dad’s laugh!!

[@NC-sp6tu]

I a m so excited for this video eeek early 🥰😍

[@davemelrose5848]

Both your boys are looking amazing and going so well

[@coraliesentch4515]

The boys are both just doing so well !! It’s easy to forget how young they are, especially Dali !! Look forward to their next schooling vid 😊👌🏻 PS loving these gymnastic/training exercises 👏🏻🥰

[@jenniferlehman2464]

Just wanted to add my Congratulations on the news that Fiona is in foal as well as Welbeck. Your going to have a busy spring next year!! Congratulations again, Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you!

[@sheenashapland3394]

As always another fantastic video. Awesome work holly.

[@laurenstafford1554]

Both of them are amazing!! Dali looks insane he’s turning into such a flashy boy!😍definitely going to try this exercise 🙈

[@erkrose]

Dali is so cute, excited and clearly enjoying!

[@equestrianava9065]

all of your horses are so gentle and well behaved I wish mine was like that haha

[@georgiamacmillan5451]

I really like Dali , it’s was like he just needed to hit that pole cos after he was so careful!

[@abigaillehew4422]

I love what your doing with your horses

[@tessabird3533]

I don’t think anyone was expecting the jump that Kal gave at 8:11 😂

[@NikkiEquine]

Wow, this is great for getting them to jump nice and round! You explained it all really well too!! I'll have to try this out :)

[@ellenmay3]

does anyone else really want to cuddle dali hes sooooooo cute x

[@peterthehorse8204]

I love your accent, love sir khal he’s such a pro! I bet your so proud ❤️

[@amietoohey5164]

At 2:52 did anyone see the bird fly into the wall ?😂

[@sincerelyequestrian9460]

Yep😂

[@areyougoingtofinishthatcro1156]

it went into a hole inside the thing 🤣🤣

[@coragreer4426]

Omg

[@ember-zw1sh]

Yes I kinda thought it was a bat

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Yup there’s a small hole and they have a nest in there!

[@lolaburns6232]

Really good! will try this.

[@Dgrayfanatique]

Such a good video ❤️ Although I would have loved having videos of the fist attempts with Khal right next to the lasts ones (on the same image like a parallel) when you where explaining the changes between the beginning and the end, I think it could help us really understand your feeling ! Maybe a idea for a next video? 😊

[@barbara_8957]

Hiiii! Yay you have posted!!!!

[@fleetskipper1810]

With Dali, you could actually see his mental wheels turning to figure it out, yet he never backed off. Nice job of riding!

[@ellenwillxams9837]

could u maybe do a video or something like that on how to get horses fitter quick? and also like what to do everyday in the week that will make them loose weight etc and how to build up lots of toppling and muscle? xx

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

To be honest there’s no quick way to make a horse loose weight and get fit. If you rush it, then you’re very likely to cause an injury. You’ve got to take it slow and steady and gradually increase the work load :)

[@emmarichards12]

can you make a video at some point of how you teach your horses to get such clean lead changes? 😍

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

To be honest, I don’t really have a method of teaching them. I just work on the canter until the horse is balanced and strong and then they start doing the changes themselves around courses etc. And then at that stage, I add a cue :)

[@jesshowjumping2900]

I need to try this with my little lady she becomes very hollow when we jump courses so I think this will be perfect🦄👌

[@99clodagh]

Hi Holly! Love your videos 😍 could you tell me roughly the distance between the poles / jumps? ( In steps maybe) Thank you!!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

This won’t be super accurate as my stride might be longer or shorter than yours, but in my strides, the pole to cross pole is 2 strides, and then the cross pole to pole, pole to vertical and vertical to pole are all 3 strides (the last one is a little bit longer at first so the horse doesn’t land on the pole accidentally)

[@ariannagiancola4388]

OOOH IM EXCITED FOR THE NEW VIDEEEOOOO

[@zuzannadomanska1198]

Hi holly ik u might not see this but let’s give it a go. I’m leasing this five year old named Cleo. He’s a lovely pony and has great pontential but I’ve noticed that he’s quite dead to the leg. Do you have any tips on how to fix that problem😌

[@ksadhbh1]

Plenty of transitions!!

[@amberrose7023]

Make sure you aren’t keeping your leg on. With a horse that is unresponsive to the leg, think of riding with your leg off. A quick pressure or squeeze and as soon as he responds take your leg off. You may need to hold a stick at first for reinforcement, but once Cleo learns that he can’t lean on your leg or rely on you to push/hold him along he will become more responsive. Groundwork will also help. You can ask Cleo to move sideways with your hand by pressing him where your leg would be. Same idea with a quick pressure and expecting a response. On the ground you can also use your hand on the lead to show where you want him to go and that you want him to move away from pressure once it is applied, but in a relaxed way. Lastly, you can try to incorporate things that get Cleo excited into your rides. For example, pole works or at least having obstacles in the arena wakes my horse up and he gets excited to work with me. Hope this helps!

[@zuzannadomanska1198]

Amber Rose thank you soo much I will definitely try it

[@zuzannadomanska1198]

The Connie Chronicles ty I will definitely try all these tips

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

What the Connie chronicles and Amber rose said!

[@miahodzic9267]

Omg your dad and Shelby's mom should be crowned parents of the year.😂😂

[@myagooden]

You should film the lesson hire thing x

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

The arena hire? I did! The video will be up on Wednesday :)

[@myagooden]

Holly Lenahan cool excited to see it x

[@musicxhorsesaddsup]

Gosh Dali by far is my favorite of yours (I also love Fiona) but he is just so cute the gentlest of giants

[@sarahughes3434]

Dali is a lovely stamp of horse what's his breeding? I like the way you have your chickens roaming whilst you jump 🙂

[@sincerelyequestrian9460]

Im actually early for the first time ever and I have no clue what to comment😂 Love your channel/ videos...youre an amazing rider and your horses are so awesome!!!!!❤️🐴

[@marassakemedjio3483]

Earliest i've ever been Love ur vids!!!!!!!

[@Sinccce]

Hi, maybe this was already asked, but what are the measurements between the poles and jumps and also after it? Preferably in meters. Thank you :)

[@am_showjumping9568]

its sunday in Australia

[@amietoohey5164]

Can you do a video on what you need for your first horse

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Maybe one day :)

[@paulinewalker783]

Can you tell us what striding you used for each horse please.

[@milsequine3193]

Early !! Love your channel your amazing ❤️

[@holliemcintyre3118]

Khal & Dali are gorgeous! Interested to know why you’ve put Dali in a flash? Genuinely curious, not attacking.

[@morgandickeson]

Random but I love Khal’s tail

[@aprilbonenberger]

Are Khal & Dali 1/2 brothers? They're both such gorgeous horse & movers. I love how Khal is so effortless (looking) with his lead changes! Do you think Dali will put on any more height? I had a 3yo ottb that stood 17.3

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Yes they are :) and I hope he won’t grow too much more

[@aprilbonenberger]

@@HollyLenahanSJ haha well for you I hope he doesn't either.

[@kaylapearson294]

Can you do how to teach your horse a flying lead change?

[@Lycanrai]

Weird.... I thought I was already subscribed, but looked at the button and it wasn't marked o.O They're looking really good :)

[@hannahbrown2275]

Kal is so grumpy 🤣

[@ambrawoodhaven1067]

hii ive never been so early also little question im riding a little 4 year old tommorow any tips x love ya vids

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Patience is key with young horses! :)

[@maddielikeschicken5761]

dali has such a powerful and balanced canter for a youngster, i can’t image what it feels like! fingers crossed your next home bred is a mare, a string of these guys would sell like hot cakes 🙃

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you!

[@naquitador-vincent3541]

hey there! How do you get your horses in such a nice frame like what is your training method??! cause i'm having some trouble with getting my 5 yo in a good outline..

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I actually have a video on it ages ago if you scroll back a bit on my videos :)

[@naquitador-vincent3541]

@@HollyLenahanSJ Thanks! will def check it out :)

[@sundanecegeg2031]

This is sooo cool

[@adamthehorse8685]

Can you please tell what distances you set between each of elements?

[@Gabihorse]

Holly! You are my Idol!!! I wish I could train with you ahaha hope you visit brazil someday ps. dont forget to use sunscreen ;) You are so pretty!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Haha thank you ❤️

[@Katy.Lou.K]

I think both boys did really well in their training exercises!! Dali was getting the hang of it once you raised it up for him and he got more round at the end. What a smart boy! Ps. Is your dad still riding Fiona ??

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you :) and no he’s not as she’s now in foal :)

[@Katy.Lou.K]

Ohhh !!! Duhhh!!! I forgot you guys bred her!! So excited for your babies to have babies

[@coragreer4426]

I have only been jumping at home and only went to one show and I don’t know what a grid is can someone please explain nicely

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

A grid is basically just a series of jumps and/or poles in a row :)

[@coragreer4426]

Ok thanks I had to teach myself to jump so I didn’t really learn all the terms

[@toastandbutterrr]

Your dad saying piece of cake made me want cake 😂😂

[@iluvnaz]

What was the distance between the cross pole and the vertical?

[@NikkiEquine]

I believe it is one stride!

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

One short stride :)

[@avacollins7595]

Earlyyyy!!🙋🙋❤

[@whaleison5045]

Okay but how gorgeous does Khal look in that Lemieux plum numnah OMG D:

[@user8241]

For some reason I can't get into my jump position without falling off... Like I can only sit up right.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Try practicing your jumping position when you’re walking and trotting around. If you practice holding it, you’ll building up your strength so it’ll be easier when you’re jumping :)

[@sazjh]

This goes out to anyone: I need some advice! I’m about to start loaning this 16.1hh mare who is very overweight and hasn’t been ridden in over 6 months. I really need advice on how I could get her to loose weight and get her fit again! Any exercises or just anything would be extremely helpful! Thank you!!

[@NikkiEquine]

I would suggest talking to a vet to rule out any pre-existing health conditions and to help you build up a safe plan to get fit again. Maybe a change in her diet too.

[@danielabackstrom]

Hmm, I would walk with her (by hand), long walks in the forest for example in terrain where she has to use her muscles more to get over them, logs etc. Maybe first just walk on plain roads and then increase the workload with walking before you do the same thing when riding :)

[@sazjh]

Thank you all for the advice! I’m going to make a plan and then hopefully stick to it and work with her slowly to getting her fit again!

[@milliemcgonigle2730]

Early! ❤️

[@poisonapple6138]

Khal looks so grown up. 😭

[@equestrianava9065]

I'm early xx

[@gaiaatkins9258]

FIRST!

[@sydsquid1904]

0:55 you sound like a kindergarten teacher lol

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

😂😂😂

[@skylarmoonstorm3925]

yeah lol wonder what it was doing??

[@angelcolors2759]

I'm not trying to be offensive or anything this is just a genuine question. Why do you keep your stirrups so short? Isn't it uncomfortable?

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

They aren’t short, that’s a normal length for jumping

[@leahjvr3245]

4 minutes ago whoop whoop

[@brendaswanson6629]

I see perfection I can't believe how soft he looks

[@izzymcdermott991]

dali i don t think i spelled that right he is so handsome and has improved so much and khal on a dffent so telltend i think he good take you far holly welbeck ant wait to see her foal Fiona hope she is in foal and mr jacko so cute hope he is doing well in his loan home i am thinking about getting a pony do you thin is it best t get loan be four actally buying a horse please let me no love you and your dad find you both so funny

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Thank you :) and I think loaning can be a great option!

[@izzymcdermott991]

Thank you

[@abbieg3945]

How many steps between the first pole to the X rail?

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Two of my strides