Introducing a Young Horse to Cross Country

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Some of you might remember a video I posted a few weeks ago in which I shared how to introduce a new horse, Ricky, to jumping ( • Teaching a thoroughbre... ). This video shows the next stage in his development as I introduce Ricky to a variety of difference obstacles on cross country. He honestly shocked me!
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[@fleetskipper1810]

I could be wrong, but Ricky is the most promising horse I’ve seen in a long time. He’s got athleticism, and brains, and he’s willing to work with you. I really really like him.

[@randomvielleuse527]

What a beauty! Brave and cautious with a healthy dose of thoughtfulness. I really like him. :)

[@cherylcampbell7495]

The rider with so much confidence, Elisa. He’s really nice.

[@suzanneyoung8011]

Loved seeing the tops of Hwin's gray ears. I take it your working student was doing the video from on top of Hwin. Would love seeing an update on Hwin even if someone else is riding her.

[@happydays7143]

Just discovered your channel, no horse but have a love for them and enjoying your content ❤️ Xx

[@Nembula]

How exciting to have such an eager fast learner.

[@KellyAnn1997]

Ricky might be one to keep. He looks like a star ⭐️

[@sunset934]

He is a stunner , all of your horses are stunning . Really lucky.

[@catzdollz9810]

catzndolz here...wow! he really gets it doesn't he! he's gonna be great under your guiding hands!

[@hollyfisher5027]

love these videos! you’re such an inspirational rider!!! 💞💞

[@allrandomallme]

You have so many talented horses. And your work with them is so beautiful to watch

[@BlueEyes-0222]

Nice mover and jumper. If eventing does not work out, he could have a career in the hunters.

[@xSophieX]

What a super video Elisa, I am going to share to on the Retraining of Racehorses East Region facebook page as I am a coordinator who helps others retrain their exracehorses in the UK by giving tips, organising lessons and such and this is a great visual aid and gives some super tips to get people started. Love it! PS he's super, what a very smart horse who really holds himself and moves beautifully!

[@justjaguar2314]

Awww, so cute! I'm looking forward to his further progress :)

[@debrabiderman4275]

An absolutely beautiful horse. Almost looked like an Arabian with his floating trot. Very nicely started. Love the overjump!

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

LOVE this channel. ♥♥♥

[@susanford6926]

Can you do a video on what bits & tack you use!🐎👍

[@MLOCharmer]

Oh I like this one!!

[@kimpalmer3586]

Great, really helpful video. I thought you said that the video was sponsored by Bill Bar until you showed the box. Haha

[@lianna_burgener]

He's such a good boy!! He was very observant of everything you brought him to. You also ride him so well. Will you be keeping him? Also, I just started up riding lessons again and am, for some reason, finding myself to be very hesitant. I have trained horses in the past and had to stop due to Covid. Do you have any tips for building up confidence as a rider?

[@WallaceEventing]

He will be available.

[@titanbuck7]

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[@818nooner]

Love the video, thx. 😄

[@shadrackzulu6138]

Elisa: Concerning the stop at the ditch at the 7:00 min. mark...did you "feel" the steps back after the stop? If this had been a competition, would you agree on a 20 (OK to halt at a jump with height

[@WallaceEventing]

That would have been two stops.

[@shadrackzulu6138]

@@WallaceEventing Thanks! Good to get those out of the way in schooling.

[@alouisadewaard6125]

I enjoy Your video’s so much!

[@ravensreflections1660]

Nice horse.

[@angiedyer9619]

💙🙌great job!!🤩🤩 really REALLY like this dude🐎💙 he’s a superstar 🤩🤩💎

[@graceconnolly5765]

hi Elisa! I have a question. I am leasing a gelding, Romeo, and he had a very abusive past and never built up the correct muscles and is still kinda underweight. Do you have any tips on helping to build his topline and getting him to engage his back and hind end? I have done a lot of circle work and going up and down hills which helps a bit but he always stops again once we are done. Thanks!

[@randomvielleuse527]

Adding a comment to follow this question. Hope you don't mind!

[@graceconnolly5765]

@@randomvielleuse527 sorry would you mind explaining what you meant? I dont really understand your reply

[@larkynhendren9854]

@@graceconnolly5765 i think she just meant she wanted to see elisas response so she commented so she didn’t forget about it!

[@graceconnolly5765]

@@larkynhendren9854 ah ok that makes sense thanks!

[@easprotsandthots1693]

to give u a real answer lol i have a similar problem and still haven’t honestly found a solution but can share what i’ve done to help 1 do some leg stretches the front legs should be brought forward slowly with leg bent then straighten and lower hold for a little, release(slowly), wait and do it again AFTER rides when he’s warmed up for the back legs they will naturally fall forward don’t force the extension if he pulls away keep hold but stop going so far and build gradually 2 pessoas work well or just tie a strap or string behind the legs to a sircingle to encourage hind movement 3 use that rope over the back through the legs connected to the bit/halter NOT tight just for subtle reminder (gettjng him to work over his top line will help to “stretch” our his spine so he feels more relaxed to stretch) 4 massages and therapies like bemf, pemf, or ett are great and help relax muscles (muscles can be tight causing stretching to be painful to extend so even with hill work he could be restricting those muscles still so it doesn’t do anything) 5 pull the tail this helps to stretch out the spine and relax it as well not hard but if it hurts he will come back to u and if it feels good he will pull away u can go straight out and to either side (don’t do if he kicks obv) 6 if he holds his head high in the arena it could be bc he’s not comfortable there or with the rider headset is not trained it’s natural i’m guessing your hills are like on a trail it’s impossible to work from behind with his head in the air so if possible if that is the case i’d work out on trails bc of muscle memory and stuff 7 also another stretch is to ask him to bring his head through his legs again working through the top line to stretch 8 POLE WORK like i said i don’t know if these will help but this is what i’ve done with various horses and they turned out pretty good so good luck and HAPPY ROMEO HAPPY GRACE

[@jdmagpie]

Wow, Ricky! #borntodoit

[@chloe.1596]

My horse is very spooky out on xc and we'll usually get quite a few refusals. I usually let him look at it then turn him and come back at it, is it better to back him up like you did instead of turning away? I'm assuming you shouldn't turn them away to teach them that they can't see that as a way out of the jump, but he almost never runs-out to the sides, he always just hesitates and backs off from the jump if he's nervous. Would backing up reinforce his tendency to back off of the jumps?

[@WallaceEventing]

Start very small but yes. This is how I like to teach mine.

[@lpieps4711]

Where did you get your buckles?? Do you also do western?? Love you!

[@WallaceEventing]

Mustangs competitions

[@samanthabohlman9100]

What are your required skills for a horse to have before introducing them to cross country?

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

He's a real pretty mover.

[@kadinaator]

That was my thought too - I really like the way he moves.

[@CurlyQGames]

I have a question. how do you know when they are ready for bigger jumps? I know sometimes you say that your horse has only jumped maybe once or twice before in a video but in that same video, you are taking them over beginner novice to novice jumps? I'm accustomed to taking things much much slower when it comes to the height of the jumps but that's just how I've been thought by my trainers, so how do you know when they're ready to take those bigger jumps? is it based on their athleticism and brain?

[@WallaceEventing]

To me beginner novice is not very big and the ones I approach are very inviting. It comes with a feeling of confidence and experience. I always believe in my horses so there is never any doubt. Also you have to factor in all of my pole work, cavelletti work, and flat work.

[@minimoonie6431]

Success!!

[@christiewendt8678]

I love the video are you planning on selling him or are you going to use him as your next big winner

[@WallaceEventing]

He has sold

[@redrumtruecrime]

That's some tan you have there!! Sorry, It made me giggle 🤭 Horsey people just don't care about that s*it, and it's the same with dirt! 👌❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@christinecapacchione3914]

How long do you typically school them over regular jumps before you take them cross country schooling?

[@WallaceEventing]

It can even be their first time. Just as long as they are small enough.

[@christinecapacchione3914]

@@WallaceEventing Thank you!!!

[@marlagraber9835]

When you start a new horse jumping can you tell/see that a horse is just not wanting to do it? What are the signs?

[@sofiacortasa2169]

Omg ist love

[@ellaequestrian7907]

Hiii I love your hirses

[@Vicksen80]

U r so cool

[@josephine2985]

Where is Esher?

[@graceconnolly5765]

he was sold to a new family I believe

[@lesabarnum9318]

Don't mean to be a nag but what's up with your newest mustang?

[@WallaceEventing]

Escher has a new home.