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DISCLAIMER: The stunts/falls performed in this video were either done by a professional, or supervised by one, with extensive safety gear and measures in place. I do not recommend trying this at home.
Well you guessed it, this video is all about how to fall off a horse... safely. I've teamed up with stunt rider, and horse trainer, Freddy Steele. He has been set the task of teaching me how I can protect myself if the worst happens, he's also going to try and break down some of these confidence blocks along the way. This was all in an effort to have me feeling my best to compete at Badminton horse trials next week, although this was shot at the start of April. I hope you enjoy watching this very different style of video.
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[@nicolegrimm9904]

Between Freddy and Lucinda, I’m SO impressed by the professionals you’re working with. Empathetic yet practical, exceptional communicators with people, kind and respectful to the horses, clear instructions, the right mix between demanding yet supportive - great examples for the horse world.

[@maggiepie8810]

I appreciate that there are people like Freddy teaching people how to fall off safely. Meg, you did really well.

[@anthonywright2802]

Freddy taught my horse to self present to the mounting block after we struggled with mounting issues. Best 'trick' ever for safety, confidence and control. He's the best 😊

[@nellafrosst6453]

Wonderful video. I am recovering from a fall off my 17 hh, 6 year old. As a yung’un ( like you) I fell quite often and didn’t think too much of it. Middle aged, a break from riding & 3 kids later, falling has worried me a lot more. As I sat there on the ground after falling (with my arm out of the socket- I needed to hug!) I was actually laughing that I had fallen off and gotten this first fall (in many years) over with. Watching this, and thinking about vocabulary and mindset, will help me get back on, once I have healed enough.

[@nellafrosst6453]

I ride with a neck strap already, but now plan to practice grabbing it. Until it is automatic for me. Also going to do visualizations of hugging myself falling. I had time to think about rolling onto my shoulder on the way down, but I think I but my arm out first, which is why I dislocated my arm. Had I hugged myself, I am sure I wouldn’t have been hurt at all.

[@hannaparker5434]

I vaulted for 6 years and this was one of the most important thing I learned! Epic to see it almost 20 years later !!

[@luluwostmann414]

Such a brilliant video. I am very much in the mind that if you fall often you don’t hurt yourself. However if you rarely fall you do it wrong and get hurt.

[@M00n_fairyX]

Bruh just because fall don’t mean it’s a bad thing

[@M00n_fairyX]

Falling gives experience and then u know what to do next time

[@bluewolf9166]

@@M00n_fairyX that’s what they said??

[@M00n_fairyX]

@@bluewolf9166 what do u mean “that’s what they said??”

[@nancyli628]

It’s not a bad thing Just keep on trying

[@taylorwollerson2561]

I just had an overwhelmingly emotional epiphany when he said about nervousness, excitement, etc. being the same thing and the same chemical (so essentially it’s simply how you interpret it) 😮🥲 I am generally and anxious person and a very anxious rider, so I will definitely be taking that forward with me to try reframing my thoughts and emotions when I start feeling that way.

[@syzygyfarm]

I'm always looking for fall clinics in my area. Love that you're bringing this to the attention of your fans. Learning to fall safely is just as important as learning to ride safely. I train my young homebreds to stop when I take my feet out of the stirrups so they learn to stop and stand if I fall. I also tend to fall off of them quite a bit, so they're well aware of how to behave when that happens. lol He's a great rider & a wonderful teacher. Excellent video! Maybe next time he can teach you some trick riding!

[@suewells1549]

Ohhh, you do not know just how much I needed this. I'm so emotional rn. Got a posterior dislocated shoulder last year...far side of a jump...and to say my confidence was shattered is an understatement. Still struggling to work up to a canter on my lovely, sweet girl. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤❤❤

[@jmleeinla4025]

Fantastic video. The training you’ve gotten in these months since “the show that shall not be named” have given you a tremendous amount of spirit and confidence! You have a brightness to your aura. It’s just fantastic to see. You are literally glowing with joy and confidence!!! Way to go Meg. I can’t wait to see the results of badminton 🥇🥈🥉🏆

[@shawnakillen3434]

Fell off at competition this weekend, braced my fall w my arm..shattered my wrist. We absolutely HAVE to know how to fall properly & I’m kicking myself for not learning sooner. Happy riding y’all

[@carollinnan4268]

love Freddy's way of thinking and all of his expertise. big takeaway - language to ourselves and don't put human emotions on the horse

[@emmarichardson7322]

That goes straight into the 'Top 3 Meg videos ever!!!!'. Amazingly informative! Freddy was a natural on camera. Every rider should watch this!

[@julen2380]

Practising is such an important part. I used to do martial arts as a teenager and into my twenties. Where we also practiced falling. 20 years later I slipped with my road bike on black ice in a corner. No chance to keep upright, not time to think anything but "shit". But my body remembered and reacted. My head didn't touch the pavement because I managed to get my arm up and roll along the side of my body. I was slightly sore (because I'm unfortunately not as fit anymore as I was in my martial arts youth) but nothing bad. Jus a few bruises. So this is a longwinded way of saying - if you somehow can also practice the falling some more, do!

[@carlyfenton-wyrick1560]

Thank you! I tried finding videos on how to fall off when I first started riding and found nothing. I did a lot of visualizing though, and my first fall I rolled very well. I feel like this should be part of everyone's initial riding lessons.

[@shaynamaddock8584]

I appreciate you sharing this with us ❤️❤️ I lost my confidence last year jumping after giving myself concussion after coming off, we hadn't jumped in over 12 months but seeing your journey through this has inspired us to give it a go again! It took a few meltdowns and the right friends to help but a few weeks ago we did our first upright and this Friday we jumped away from home again around a full course! I'd become quite content keeping all 4 hooves on the floor but honestly you've made me realize how much I'd been missing and I'd forgotten how much my pony loved it! Thank you so much!

[@mirandawarner6866]

THANK YOU! Years ago, I had a fall. The horse exploded, took off bucking, and catapulted me airborne and to the right. I was wearing the wrong footwear (lugged soles). I managed to drop the left stirrup but got hung up in the right stirrup. I was literally dangling off the horse's right side, trying to stay with him long enough to get my foot loose. I was able to get rid of the stirrup and bailed - tuck and roll - and landed hard. I separated my LEFT shoulder. I couldn't understand how I hurt my left shoulder if I came off the right side. After watching your slo-mo video I realised that I did not come straight down. I had rotated my body to roll clear before I hit the ground. Long recovery, but at least I did not get trampled. Bless my very first instructor 60+ years ago. She taught all her students to tuck and roll. But we did not have mats! 😄

[@emily-ix5it]

This was great to watch. Well done Meg. I thought it was so interesting to listen to Freddy talk you through the psychology behind all this. It added such a good element to such an important topic ☺️

[@ChloeJoness21]

Wow! This looks very entertaining! I can’t wait to watch :) You are so close to 200k Meg! 🎉❤ I hope all the horses are well 🫶🏼

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Meg. It's fun, it's easy, and you can do it. You love your horses, you love your job, and you go this Meg.

[@gracepatzer9771]

Thank you for posting this Meg! So helpful to watch as someone else who has never been properly taught how to fall!!

[@pri.equestrian]

Excited to watch! I’m sure this will be a very interesting video!!

[@mazfb9240]

Brilliant video! Between you, Freddy and Douglas it was so informative and entertaining. You should feel proud of your bravery Meg.

[@nadiablatt5531]

I loved this video! Thank you so much the bit about how we think and the language we use was really helpful for me ❤

[@tonibetty8104]

I’m so excited to see the Badminton vlog and remember it’s not what place you get it’s the experience and confidence you gain from it you really inspire me sending lots of luck😊

[@jacquiepitfield9805]

Freddy is great, what a mind set and super commutation skills. Douglas is stunning. Well done Megs.

[@trabash505]

What an incredibly important video! Thank you for sharing this, Meg. Truly such good information, techniques, and confidence building. I was in tears once you had to actually get on the horse because I know what it truly took in your heart. Most of us have been there if we've been in the riding world for a long time. I'm so proud of you and everything you overcome! ❤❤

[@HalleTennie]

So proud of you Meg this was a beautiful video well done 🎉🎉❤

[@ericavetsch463]

Freddy is a legend! What a wonderful video! His communication skills are ace!

[@ceciliavondehn4402]

Wow! A terrific prep video we all need . Want more ,plus the horse!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Such a treat video .. I appreciate you for putting your feelings up front and working through them and sharing it with us ,. It's a common feeling that many just bottle it away

[@viktoriavalyi1900]

One of the most useful and informative equestrian videos I've seen in recent years 👍👊🤜👏👏👏👏

[@goalieflyingkaitunc9124]

Great, informative video for all riders to learn how to fall and so funny watching Meg as always, love your content girl, keep it up!

[@janeenr]

Well done Meg. What a great experience to learn this. It takes away the scary feeling of falling. It makes it more normal to know what it will feel like if you fall. Less scary. Freddy is brilliant. It's all about confidence, and Freddy really helps with that, and gives you the skills to be prepared if necessary. Oooh, buy Douglas! What a wonderful chilled horse. A great confidence builder. 👍

[@RichieTom]

Loved this video, once you practice falling it can really help save yourself or prevent you from breaking any more/any bones. I can’t wait for the badminton vlog and I bet you already know this but we will all be rooting for you! 🥰Ps; Love your Jam Bam badminton pony book 👀

[@reneowens2768]

I never knew this training existed. Thanks Meg. You did amazing. Facing and working to move through a fear is hard work, you are doing it brilliantly.

[@Olly_rules_the_world]

I needed a vid like this. I fell off my horse a month ago and fractured my L3 vertebrae. Safe to say I'll be rewatching this for tips when I'm back riding in 4 months 👍🏻 Good luck for badminton 🫶🏻✨

[@martasipan1593]

That was fascinating. Meg, you are brave and Freddy’s instructions were excellent. Well done.

[@HarryPotterthings6]

Love this! These videos are so informative and a great confidence boost for those who've had pretty intense falls. A little over a year ago I ended up falling and sustained a spiral fracture to my humorous (breaking it in three places). I had to have surgery and it put me out of the saddle for a few months, and since then my confidence in my riding has taken a hit. However watching videos like these have been slowly helping!

[@law7897]

Well done Meg. Talk about making falling fun. You looked like you were enjoying yourself in the end. I’ve seen Freddie doing trick training, he’s brilliant. Thanks xx

[@1827Beethoven]

Really great video, and you did incredibly well! Freddy is really awesome and his horse is gorgeous 😍

[@writerspen010]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. Unfortunately, i had a fall this morning, and Freddy's tuck and roll method really saved me. Surpringly, it didn't hurt when i bailed and hit the ground, and my trainer was super impressed by my form xD i wasn't hurt as far as i could tell in that moment, and i was able to get back on and finish my lesson on a good note.

[@juststop5548]

This is awesome! We have nothing like this around my area. I have PTSD from a few bad falls which all landed me in hospital for surgery. I'm going to go look around my place for something I can use to recreate this! Well done Meg and thank you for sharing this!

[@ZenaZee]

What a great vid! Have never seen ‘how to fall training” before, thank you so much ❤🙏🏼

[@cherylstone7256]

Thank you for covering this subject. I had a bad fall that destroyed my fearlessness and confidence.🙏 u both

[@The_horsemanship_diaries]

This video was so good! I broke my wrist last year exactly how Freddy explained! Definitely learned a lot from this thankyou Meg!

[@katherinestead708]

Meg that was epic, good on you!! Freddy is legend, loved how he said don't put human emotions on the horses. What a great training to take!

[@leahworth8477]

this honestly had me in stitches . 😂😂 i love how you can make a joke out of nerves and make it all seem so normal x

[@briannamercedes4016]

I've been waiting for this video! I've been riding on and off for the last 20 years and can say that, so far, I've never fallen off a horse. I guess my sense of self preservation is insane or something lol and I've always been able to just hang on for dear life (to the amazement of some), and it helps that I'm more of a Jumper and not an Eventer, and I haven't rode many high spirited horses. But I'm definitely an over-cautious person and have a lot of fear of falling and hurting myself which definitely has held me back in my riding, and in any other sport, especially when it comes to jumping. I think not knowing what falling off is like makes me more afraid, and I don't like the unknown. I don't think there's anyone in my area that teaches this but I've always wanted to take a few lessons just like this to get it over with and know how to do it as safely as possible. At least I can watch this video and try to retain what Freddy has taught you when the time comes. Thank you Meg!

[@showingthemponies]

Amazing! You could really see yourself improving and getting more confident! Love how you made it funny and not all serious!

[@writerspen010]

I really want to do a clinic on fall safety. I'm relearning to ride and had two bad falls this year, and the instructors I worked with didn't give good feedback at the next lessons about how to fall safely, how to prevent your horse from bolting, etc. the next time I had seen them. Falling is part of the sport, which makes learning fall safety an extremely important part of it imo. Thanks so much for this video! The pros you work with are always so informative!

[@bill-eb3vi]

good luck tomorrow and thursday 🫶🫶!!!!! no matter where you place we’re all so proud of you 💓💓💓

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

Really, really enjoyed this video. Best for tomorrow!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@sophiaengel051]

so so excited to watch!!

[@Morganpies]

What a fun and educational as well as entertaining video! Thank you!!!

[@karenwerth8484]

When I was about 14yrs old I was riding my horse to herd up our beef cattle and ended up taking a tumble. I can remember Black Jack stumbling and going down, I kicked my feet from stirrups and swung down forward and to the side. Thankfully he rolled the opposite direction watching this reminds me of that and even though it had never happened before it does happen in a split second and you just need to be ready. Great video and I could see that you seemed to get more confident as it went on Meg, well done

[@farmtribe108]

This is such a good video I only recently got back on a horse after 6 years but this was due to a rotational and never got my confidence back then had kids so never got back on but when I did it was like the first time I rode a horse I was absolutely terrified and hated that but after a few hours in the saddle felt alot better. Thanks for sharing the struggle after a fall and how much it takes to get back on! Well done

[@etsykonsultacijos]

This was soooo useful even without actually trying this out. Learned a lot!

[@cassthomas9115]

Fabulous video! I honestly think EVERYONE should learn how to do this when they learn how to ride - learning how to fall off safely is just as important (if not ✨more important✨) than learning how to stay on. Loved Freddy too. What an epic teacher - I love him!

[@oscillatewildly666]

i think im in love with douglas, what a stunner

[@anna13lak]

Great vlog Meg ❣️🥳❣️

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

This was absolutely fascinating to watch!

[@deeshagourley6996]

So true, I do find myself talking myself down. Another great video x

[@giovannalepore5946]

In the USA there is a program called “Land Safe “-check it out maybe start one in England -or there may already be one .

[@patchoulitwentyseven970]

Bloody brilliant, Meg: a star pupil! Hopefully, you won't need to use this too often, but it was good to watch your lesson with Freddy and Douglas.

[@lookingfortipssx]

Oh Meg your such a brilliant rider! Honestly this looks so fun and helpful at the same time but I really hope this helps your confidence! Also anyone else loving the music 😂😉

[@Foxhunter49]

I started riding back in the 50 s at a riding school. Back then a big part of gymkhanas we’re the games. These were fast and furious and you could win really good money. This taught hand/ eye coordination as well as to get your feet under you whilst the horse was moving. We also rode a lot without stirrups and bareback. Falls were common ensuring laughter from other riders. Now, because of the fear of being sued, much of the above is abolished!

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

Fantastic video! I had a bad rotational fall seven years ago resulting in 3 spinal fractures, 2 pelvic fractures and a splinched liver. I have only just started riding again, and I have a massive fear of falling now but I have always been a nervous rider, really. I would absolutely love to do training like this. It looks absolutely terrifying! I, too, was shocked when Freddie brought out the horse for you! 😱 Well done for being so brave 🙌 You are going to bring so much awareness to this important and neglected skill in our sport 💜 Thank you, Meg 💗

[@pamelahay6242]

Wish you well with “getting back on the horse”. 👍

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

@Pamela Hay thank you! I am very lucky to have a 25yo "Mr Reliable" type TB, who I brought out of retirement to ride again. He really looks after me 🥰

[@pamelahay6242]

A good way to restart, with a “ confidence giver”. Your Mr Reliable is worth his weight in gold. 😊

[@rhythmandblues_alibi]

@Pamela Hay he sure is, he's the best 🥰

[@sylviahouder6665]

A young, but not novice, rider in Florida had a rotational fall this past Sunday and died from a head injury. She was between jumps and the horse landed on her head. The helmet did not save her.Very, very heartbreaking.

[@lovettaquilts]

Very proud of you!!! From Texas

[@alisonwilks302]

Brilliant !! Super Freddie !!

[@NZKaz]

That was an incredible video. So informative

[@milliewysocki6032]

freddy is amazing, he helped me loads with my pony!

[@greenecrayon]

This is so good!

[@123rabou]

Every one should learn this….thank you for sharing!

[@Katielewis100]

OMG I loved this Freddie speaks a lot of sense !!! and how true we should be practicing to grab neck straps and stuff !!! very clever

[@emk7132]

Fabulous of you to do this and to film and share it with us!

[@demi_brooke30]

Yessss i love this video and the montage was amazing I loved the music as well this was really helpfully not even though it’s just on the video ❤

[@GalaxiiBunnii]

I needed this video sooner 🤣🤣🤣 I fell off a young, spooky horse the other week. Just in a run of the mill lesson and she was only trotting. But I fell in such a way that I broke both bones in my lower leg and now have a metal rod in it to keep it all together as it gradually heals. I tried to roll, as I knew I was coming off, but I messed it up somehow 😅 Tbh, not afraid of the fall itself and actually can't wait to get back on, which won't be for months 💔 but if I'd known how to fall properly, I wouldn't have been injured so badly. Even though it was a little late for me (and these things do just happen sometimes) it's great to see you share this and let people know there are ways to learn to fall safely 💖 So thank you Meg 🥰 and I really hope it's helped you. You did a fantastic job 🤩✨🥳

[@handiequestrian]

Same thing happened to me. Tried to sort of roll off but ended up breaking my ankle x

[@GalaxiiBunnii]

@@handiequestrian oh no, hope you heal soon! x

[@Groundedsquirrel]

Wow this is fascinating! You "fell" so many times in the video! Learned a lot just watching. Good for the brain even for those of us not actively riding!

[@handiequestrian]

I wish this video was out few wks ago. My horse bokted on me easter weekend when i had already lost me stirrup, i lost the other and decided to bail. Broke my ankle and had operated on last wk to pin. I would live to do this sort of training. Ive only been riding 9 mths. So not balanced at canter yet so i knew the bolt was game over for me. Its fab you share all your lows too Meg thank you x

[@Nunyabeezwax...]

This is really nice I’ve always been terrified of falling and this actually even tho I was watching helped! Also Douglas is so cute

[@massch1309]

I would love such a training ❤ good job Megan !

[@IAmJustJunco]

Fantastic vid! Love the Donnie Darko music! Pete nailed it! haha

[@ameliaqueenhoofjvs5042]

This just boosted my confidence you have no idea!

[@elinaparkkonen517]

THANK YOU for bringing up this extremely important topic, Megan💗. It might save some lives by making people be more conscious about this skill that one should take into consideration and actually practise. You have come a long way yourself Meg💕 and today you are again on the prestigious ground at Badminton. An inspiration, that is what you are! Have a safe and happy time at Badders with the DREAM TEAM💓.

[@IAmJustJunco]

I had a terrible fall in college and messed up my rotator cuff. It was awful. I still had to show up and sit on a horse in class while it healed. I did jump the final and passed. But it was hard getting over that fall mentally.

[@susanfantozzi4415]

This is something that needs to be offered in every lesson program!

[@leanneburke6940]

Amazing video megs

[@katharinejungkind356]

This is so cool!!! I think I learned some of this falling off involuntarily. Wish I had someone who could have taught me to fall.

[@abifinnis6608]

Such an important training session should be taught to everyone before learning to walk or trot. And great filming your camera man is excellent 👌

[@shizam1400]

Love Douglas. Hope he finds a happy home. Excellent video. Freddy is good. But one question, whenever I’ve fallen off, it’s happened so fast, haven’t had time to think about it, before I hit the ground. So how, as a rider, do you have time to do all those safety wraps?

[@telbel4979]

That was so cool. I wish there had been more training like that when I started riding and maybe I would have continued.

[@denzelthedog726]

Good luck in badminton xxx

[@Equine_syd]

I have only just turned 11 and have watched you for 2 years now but last year on the 4 th of November I had a bad fall I fell of three times the first time I landed on my head the second one I landed on my feet.However,the last one I went full speed into a fence and broke my humerus- it was not fun though- but you are so brave doing that and I absolutely love watching you your so inspirational

[@elizabethrobertson4890]

Really like his mindset and the way he explains/speaks. Great video and something a bit different

[@marydewar5675]

Wonderful video. I've not ridden much, but whenever I fell, used to just go with it. Better to be relaxed and laugh.

[@billiemonroe8029]

Freddy is amazing!!!

[@jessicaboulton6971]

I loved this! I have such a fear of falling something like this would be so valuable ❤

[@vezhopkins714]

this was an ace vid im glad theres peeps like Freddy teaching how to fall off without ouchies and im glad you enjoyed it in the end to . I thought Doug was cool to :)🐎🐎

[@Gold24504]

thank you, loved it and love Freddy too