HOW TO STOP A HORSE RUSHING TO JUMPS

[@janeminwell4395]

Diva has improved enormously Holly...you ride her softly and quietly, so she just relaxes and enjoys it.

[@raythegoth]

I love that Diva's owner is happy to take your pointers on board! You both ride her so well and she's such an eager, talented mare! So excited to see what you guys work on with her during your stay!

[@sunsetequestrian4435]

Also your voice over is like unintentional ASMR!😃

[@annejarvis7002]

You are doing a great job with Diva - there is such a difference in her. Hope all well with you & your family (2 legged & 4)🙂.

[@Sez166]

Brilliant improvement. So many people need to use these basic simple and fundamental skills. Thank you so much Holly Diva and owner too. Xxx

[@julen2380]

You're doing her magic on her, wow! Such an improvement in just how relaxed she is in her frame now. And yay for Andrew being now also in front of the camera. I assume he's been the camera man? If so - thanks for that, Andrew! :)

[@stellaphillips8374]

This will actually help my stock horse who has never been taught how to jump so she runs at them. She loves jumping but she runs at the jump a lot but we can't jump in the arena and I have anxiety so that doesn't really help ....... Whenever I go out with her I will do this. She is also really clumsy with her feet so this will help with that to. Thanks for the help Holly :)

[@SarahG1183]

wow this is a total revamp from when you started working with Diva. I will say she has a flick when she trots so I'd be curious to see what she looks like in an extended trot. Diva was amazing with you and then she was really responsive to her owner. The owner must have been a jumper prior because he didn't flinch at the height and while Diva was different with him, she still had a great demeanor and attitude. You must love riding her, she's such a willing partner! Bravo Holly!

[@april5666]

Wow, Holly. I can see such a big difference in Diva. So much better now -- nice shape over the jumps and clearly more relaxed and even. Well done. Andrew must be thrilled with this loan relationship. Hope all is well with Khal, Dali and Wellbeck and Fiona. I miss seeing them on your vlog and your Dad, the groom :)

[@amberlouise4291]

My horses canter is what I call 'non-existent' as she just rushes really fast with her head up, she keeps swapping her back legs and never really listens and doesnt relax. Were trying to find a way that would work for her to relax and build her strength so I'm so glad that you have managed to have a nice steady canter xox

[@diego_fe]

You should do a Q&A about your laon horse. Example horse breed, sire and dam, what she was breed for (work horse, race horse, etc..), if she has been put to foal, and so on, i think it would be fun to learn more about Diva 😊

[@ambrawoodhaven1067]

i think she already has idk lmao

[@rionasparkie6161]

She was bred and trained to race but never did

[@elizabethbjorklund8410]

If Andrew is open to it, I would love to learn more of Diva's background and more about Andrew and Diva as a pair and his story and if he has other horses, etc. Diva is mega!

[@fleetskipper1810]

Me, too.

[@andrewmason1689]

Im open to it 😀

[@rebecca1191]

@@andrewmason1689 ooh yay! I hope a video is made on it! ☺️

[@elleb6019]

Lovely to see her progressing so nicely. ❤️🐎

[@black_nd_white_cob8863]

I need this for my boy, he rushes so much

[@yorkshirelass1297]

Oh what a difference in Diva now!! You are doing a really fantastic job with her hun. To say she hasn't yet got the ideal level of strength in her back end, she sat back on her hocks and jumped those higher fences well. I cannot wait to see how high she can actually jump when you get her sorted Holly. Looking forward to seeing more of your amazing progression together 😘

[@christinemartindale8715]

Hi Holly your doing a cracking job with Diva and explain easily to everyone, you look really well Aussie is good for you. Hope work is going well be good to hear your Dads voice again one day he’s funny.tfs😎

[@fleetskipper1810]

Diva is such a bright chestnut-blazing! Love her color.

[@happythestandie]

We have been working a ton on poles as well! Its helped a lot with my guy's confidence

[@katieroffe3244]

Can’t believe someone has disliked this video 😱 I love your videos holly and always admire the way you ride. the way you explain everything Walt’s your ridding always helps me if I’m jumping or doing flat work 😊🐴❤️ your an Inspiration ✨

[@Puppy1996Love]

Always love your voiceovers. They are super educational!

[@sunsetequestrian4435]

One of my horses likes to rush so this is really helpful thanks Holly😊

[@flowerbunny3225]

Great video. I am definitely trying this out with my boy who thinks all jumps including cross poles must be tackled at 100mph . Love th3 carrot stretches, I do this evertime after riding too.❤

[@jessicaruhl7314]

Diva is loving your consistent and gentle approach, you’re doing such a fabulous job!!! (as you do with all your horses) She looks lovely, and I really enjoyed all your explanations and training tips.

[@emb8144]

Such a useful video. Had a few scares with my horse recently along the lines of rushing, particularly with the bigger jumps, and it was becoming a bit of a problem! Thank you for the tips! :)

[@luizafonseca_]

She improved so so much! It's really nice to see you ride another horses and how you choose to work with them 😍

[@lolaburns6232]

Thanks! really good exercises can't wait to try it.

[@vilmaarce2066]

Holly you are doing a great job with D! Thanks for the voice over!

[@elle.lindquist]

Really nicely ridden and so helpful…thanks

[@ozbird03]

Massive difference in her Holly well done 👏

[@dranger2010]

This video was very useful for me! I ride a percheron/TB mare (VERY athletic) but she tends to get quick and strong sometimes. I am going to practice these trot and canter pole exercises with her! Thank you!

[@peytoncoffland1659]

I've been waiting from this video from you! I have a 6 year old thoroughbred who rushes at EVERY jump, so this will be awesome!

[@TheBridie93]

Huge improvement in such a short time! So good! 👏👏👏

[@XoXxeventerxXoX]

This is so helpful, thanks so much! I've been trying all of the exercises you have been recommending and they have been working a treat.

[@elainecole6896]

Lovely to see your progress, the 6 months are flying by, you are missing the cold English weather, lucky you! 😁

[@adaelizabethh]

I don’t even jump but I still found this so entertaining ❤️😂

[@miacolleran152]

Oh my goodness she's going so well! Sometimes I watch your videos with .75 playback speed. It makes it easier to see what voiceover holly is talking about. Only thing is it makes you sound half asleep aha 😅

[@syzygyfarm]

Thank you for this. I have an awful rusher. He will come around but if he gets time off, he's back to rushing again. It's lucky he's such a good jumper that I can actually focus more on his approach. XD He's one of those who likes to take pole-fence-pole or bounces as oxers!

[@brendaswanson6629]

Your an excellent teacher

[@biggothepiggo]

You've done great work in improving her rhythm! I would say less stretching down though as it tends to put her on the forehand and she's already built quite downhill. Look at how she carries herself on the flat with Andrew; less heavy on the forehand with more self-carriage and nice and open in the throatlatch area.

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

So lovely to see you riding! Great tips (even tho I’m dressage!). Love watching your vids!

[@eventingmycob9978]

Thank you so much definitely will try these at our next arena hire! THANK YOU!! For this 💟 You guys look fab!

[@luiscarlos6996]

Amo seus vídeos, servem como inspiração para mim aqui no Brasil 💕

[@jennygeorge9242]

Really enjoy your videos. How are you liking Oz and how does it compare to home?

[@jeniholtzclaw3307]

I have trouble figuring out where to put the pole before the jump after? Like how many feet. My mare rushes around quite a bit and I love the exercises you do with Diva in the video.

[@katieroffe3244]

Your leg is like glue. So still I’m jealous ❤️🐴

[@danielmajd5231]

wooow that was a great video. i am gonna do it with my thorobred horse . learnt so much from it.

[@sun1one1]

Great job! So many rushy jumpers out there.

[@menphis_the_horse7254]

Hii , im not sure if this is a silly question and im sorry if it is , however latelt iv been watching your videos and finding them very useful , however you state in this video ''its imply important to make sure u get them back into a relaxed and slower rhythm'' - (i know not in those exact qords but along the lines of that) but i was wondering if u actually have any extra tips or videos that could help and explain ways of bringing them back into a mire relaxed and slower rythym , as my gelding as tends to rush alot even when not jumping and iw as wondering of u had any tips on how to slow that rythym down

[@justjaguar2314]

I'll definitely try this, my boy may need it

[@toastandbutterrr]

How do you teach them do do flying changes? I want to try but I’m not sure how

[@sierrapalmer7347]

Ok quick question. Does your horse know how? Or do you not know how?

[@toastandbutterrr]

I’ve tried different ways of getting her to do them eg over a pole or across a diagonal so I kind of know and she has done then before she she kind of knows too 😂

[@sierrapalmer7347]

@@toastandbutterrr oh ok, well something that might help is going across the middle of the arena and trotting and immediately going to the other lead. Also if she/hes good at that you can go across the middle, half halt, and basically just put one leg back like your asking for the canter and keep him/her straight

[@sierrapalmer7347]

@@toastandbutterrr it might help, its how I did it with my pony and horse but every horse is different so just try different methods 😁

[@toastandbutterrr]

@ Sierra Palmer thanks I’ll try that when I’m out of isolation and she’s fit again 🙄

[@pipermcerlane]

the pony im riding at the momment has been doing this due to the owners daugter getting or her and running her around all the fences so this video will denftly help me thank you

[@lonia.5283]

Hello happy for you that you like it in Australia and that you can ride. Are there a lot of snakes in the fields? And if yes, are you afraid?

[@nataliebaker6464]

Thanks, this was such an interesting video!

[@nicoleclarkson4007]

Holly when are you coming to the US? I want you to lease one of my horses lol

[@cnkequestrian5789]

How often do you work on the pole exercises? My mare rushes, and she's 22 now, so I'm not sure how much I can fix the rushing. But I'd like to try lol! Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@bluemambagaming4577]

i had a 2 stride line on this chestnut mare thoroughbred and she did a one stride and got really fast and i fell off luckily only my leg was hurt

[@joanneday7518]

Huge improvement well done

[@madisonwu5943]

This is sooo helpful for me an equestrian because I ride ponies alll the time

[@leannebourgeois1098]

Hi Holly, Just a thought. When you finish up in Australia, maybe you should come to Florida USA. I've got a horse that I would love to loan you. As I said, just a thought. PS-The weather should be really nice at that time of year and we have really great vets here. BE BLESSED!!!

[@bprice4034]

What drills did you do to get her to relax into the canter?

[@emilycapon]

i think we need more Andrew in vids!!

[@matildatrickett16]

How many strides did you put between the poles again?

[@candlelight1389]

Omg my pony always rushes to jumps I’m going to really use this information

[@FalconryMagic]

Another fantastic video... 🙂😉😁 Her sweet sexy irish voice makes me fall asleep 😴 but not because I'm bored in the slightest lol it just reminds me of those cd's which help you fall asleep!! I often lay in bed watching these & wake up still wearing my headphones & holding my phone!! I love all of her videos, especially the connection she has with the horse.. perhaps the gentle voice along with her fantastic riding hypnotises the horse lol

[@abby.s259]

You could use pool noodles as foam poles😂😂😂

[@toastandbutterrr]

Have you got diva on full loan or part loan? She’s so pretty (obviously not as pretty as welbeck tho 🤫)

[@kaitlynmccabe4643]

Do you ever miss Khal and Dali when your over in Australia?

[@theas7217]

How big is your new arena ?

[@zazuhorseyspamm]

I need this!

[@stormmary1]

Beautiful ❤️

[@ellaandscoutshowjumping8495]

I’m in Ireland I’m going to bed in a minute after this vid

[@ellaandscoutshowjumping8495]

Yay a vid

[@chloewilliams2156]

Hi Holly I might not be a vet but when D is in trot she looked a bit lame 💕

[@liekevertegaal5600]

The arena looks quite dusty/heavy, that might also just be it

[@tsreiki]

yeah I thought she looked a bit tight and clunky in the trot but very nice in the canter .. definitely improving

[@MissJools11]

Chloe, Holly would NOT being riding Diva if she was Lame.

[@chloewilliams2156]

@@MissJools11 I am sorry I just thought 😔

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

I wouldn’t ride a lame horse. The arena is very deep in places which causes her stride to become choppy and unbalanced. She’s perfect on hard ground

[@equineelli2726]

Amazing video as always! X

[@knhappyface]

She has improved so much! I still see this small, nagging thing that makes me worry she’s not totally sound? Maybe it’s just me.

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

It’s because the sand is very deep in places, she’s perfect on flat ground

[@jeanfish7]

Steven is CUTE!:)

[@ruslan19805]

Привет

[@chloerichards3803]

I always think you have way more subscribers aha

[@toastandbutterrr]

There’s so fear of my horse rushing 😂 she’s so steady

[@sierrapalmer7347]

What do you guys think her breed is? I think tb

[@fleetskipper1810]

She is/-an earlier vid stated that.

[@Clarke_Girls]

My horse all ways go's really fast up to a jump

[@andrewkeefe6354]

Pole wrork

[@a_grey_a_day]

FIRST COMENT !!!!!

[@a_grey_a_day]

FIRST!!!!

[@ceciliafaststone8919]

2nd comment 🤟🏻

[@naunettemartin7450]

I like the way you ride and you know want you doing win you ride your horse and can I you how do you have confidence win I ride my horse thank you

[@Clarke_Girls]

It's so annoying 😅😅 😊

[@Clarke_Girls]

Haha😂😂😂😂😂