Epic Titan - Andrea Fappani - NRHA DERBY 2019 Open Go Round - Score 221

[@savannah_grace35]

I absolutely love titan he's one of my favorite reining horses

[@АннаРодионова-м2т]

Спасибо сериалу "Yellowstone" что познакомили нас, зрителей, с соревнованиями по верховой езде в стиле вестерн, reining. Это просто fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💖💞😍 Не устаю восхищаться вашей great job, guys!!!!! When a man and a horse are one...❤

[@shadowcreekmusic528]

I love this sport and it's beauty, I dont understand it but I love it! Want to know more about it

[@peppybreyer88]

For people wondering, yes this is the titan owned by Clinton Anderson. That’s why the moves are so agressive and the horses head hangs obnoxiously low. Yes, I know reining horses have a low set head but there is a difference between low set, and a head that’s practically touching the ground. Aswell as the fact he looks unnecessarily collected, I’m assuming from the bit he’s using because he isn’t pulling. He’s going to be screwed for life though. He’s a 2013 stallion who competed in his first major show in 2015 (for people who don’t know what I’m getting at, A horse should not be written until they are at least three years old because their body hasn’t finished growing and it can really severely mess up their joints. If he was competing his first show in 2015, that means that he was broke to ride at less than 2 years old. On top of it, he’s actually deaf and his color means his face is easily sunburnt. All these issues and he’s actually registered to breed with horses this year. Though his coloring is very pretty, I’m disappointed with his upbringing because once he tops 15or 18 years old that’ll be it for him. His joints with be screwed and he’ll probably be in pain.

[@feathersong5838]

Broke to ride at less than 2? They start getting them ready to ride at 2 years of age. The same age literally almost every single trainer or professional starts their horses. He didn't compete until his third year, and he actually missed his first showing because his knee had swelled a bit and they didn't wanna work him until he healed.

[@Trakehner20]

Finally someone calling this stuff out. I think he looks uncomfortable now, but hes trying so hard for them.

[@kropotkinnie]

@@feathersong5838 bro most professionals do NOT start horses under saddle at two years, they wait til 3 to 5 depending on the horse and breed, and 3 is still quite young. vets recommend 4 for all breeds and most pros train at 3 for an EARLY start. if pros around you are starting their horses as basically the horse equivalent of tweenhood, you should not be looking up to them. idk what discipline you're in but that's far from normal and would disqualify a lot of riders in most disciplines.

[@Momoa.Reining.478]

I’m assuming you’re taking data from different horse breeds. While other breeds have to wait to 3 or later to be started, quarter horses grow very fast and can be ridden at 2 years old. I show a 15 year old reining horse, he was started at 2 years old and competed at the NRHA futurity, and his joints work fine, he still stops big and moves nicely. These horses don’t just become crippled since we take very good care of them. Coming from a Reiner myself, these horses like to carry their heads low, naturally with how they have been bred to be built they prefer a lower headset. Epic Titan is fine and I assure you he will be retired before 15 since he’s a stallion, he’ll go out to pasture to be collected for mares.

[@shayleake3546]

Everyone saying Andrea is not a good rider needs to watch his 2007 run on Big Chex To Cash. This is probably the only time I’ll every say a run is bad because of the horse or the horses training.

[@savannah_grace35]

I have a friend that has big Chex to cash's half sister and she is a beauty they quite a bit on her I just wish I could've watched him before he passed last year.

[@Rbuffdogs]

Love the people with the negative comments, they couldn't carry A. Fappani's boots, LOL. Jealous much?

[@indridcold8433]

They would not know an off billet from a latigo and suddenly they are horse experts.

[@chalenivy0039]

Beautiful horse and did he get trained by Clinton Anderson.

[@NatalieMiller19]

Yes he did, Clinton is the best horse trainer in the world!

[@schokomeerieakalara7453]

Not only. Clinton has a KZbin series of “the making” of this horse. Clinton put the foundation on the horse but then let another more experienced person take over.

[@bun3867]

@@NatalieMiller19 I don't dislike the guy but he's probably far from the best trainer...

[@NatalieMiller19]

@@bun3867 Clinton says that he puts his best hands on his 2 year olds. The people with the most feel timing, and experience to put in a good foundation. Clinton did just that. But, he also admits that he needs a ton more show experience, so maybe that's why he sent Titan to Andrea. Clinton's method gives you a safe, respectful, and dependable horse, so in my opinion, that makes him the best. I don't know of anyone else who has a recipe like that laid out for you.

[@bun3867]

@@NatalieMiller19 I don't completely disagree with you. His methods are definitely easy to follow, and they work for most people (especially beginners). But personally I prefer someone who's a little less aggressive and has more feel. It's just personal preference.

[@hrsnrnd10]

Not cool on that last spin. Weak hind leg? His changes are pretty aggressive.

[@rfsorondo]

This horse deserves a better rider

[@shayleake3546]

The rider deserves a better horse. :)

[@zo4593]

Shay Leake but his nickname the legend

[@rickysnow400]

Lol idiot

[@jessicaearp351]

Left hip is loving life

[@jorgerodriguez3392]

What is the purpose for the horse having its head lowered , is that a just a human whim . Beautiful horse

[@carlos.3881]

No, thats how the horses breed is-

[@NordeggSonya]

I ride at a reining barn (I am not western) the horses are trained to do that by repetitive 'bumping' of the bit. The rider will lift his hands and kind of wiggle the bit in the horses mouth to remind it to keep its head down. I have seen horses that forget and I will never forget how the rider reminded them. In english riding we like to ask the horse to lower its head too as a back stretching routine and when we ride we take breaks and stretch and walk a bit.

[@jorgerodriguez3392]

@@NordeggSonya appreciate you taking the time to respond, thank you for everything..

[@lauca6969]

@@NordeggSonya yeah no lol that's not how it is trained. That head position is not a must in reining, it is usually a side effect of a horse becoming soft and supple. Even high level dressage horses when walked on loose rein will have head carriage like this . Reining horses are made to be supple by training lateral vertical flexions, controlling the ribcage , shoulders , hindquarters .

[@hectorrodriguez480]

I have a colt from lines of reining horses and just riding him normally he already has is head down or just leveled straight never up

[@kaylaspangle9148]

I know this horse was trained by Clinton Anderson. Wondering who actually owns the horse. Anyone know? Seen videos of Clinton riding him and training, he wasn't nearly that harsh. Not impressed. Personal opinion.

[@kortneystaiger3589]

sliver spurs az owns titan and fappani isn’t riding him harsh titan is a very good horse but in this case he needed to run titan harder cuz of the show

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I hate that peanut roller head carriage.

[@giuseppepiceni548]

Andrea sei un mito ed il tuo partner a 4 zampe sembra in simbiosi con te. Giuseppe ex di cascina campagna

[@Marcaltenoriovendas]

Belo animal!

[@susankrause2004]

Ahhh, head is more Up, eyes more awake

[@justme-dm7sb]

Nice horse. I don't know the rider but he needs to chill. I have never seen anyone ride a horse that well trained that couldn't keep his seat. I have seen novice children do better than that. If someone threw their weight that hard on my horse to force a flying lead change like that I would kick the crap out of them and check my horse for a broken leg. I was barely 100 pounds and could make my horses change leads with a slight move of my toes. This was crazy.

[@justme-dm7sb]

@Melissa Oestreich I climbed on behind the ears of one of the neighbors halfbreed workhorse and got him to raise his head so I could wiggle down his neck when I was 4 years old. For the next 14 years I lived on a horse until I had to go to work in the real world. I did show and I won. A lot. That was a lifetime ago. I had my spine fused around 45 and that pretty well ended my riding. I stand by what I said - I would check my horse for a broken leg after an episode like that. And yes only a small signal is needed. I don't care what a guys name is, or a woman, some people simply are not that good. I have seen some impressive things from Tracy Westfall and some French guy from night of the horse. And the Boise Nez Perce tribe that rides bareback without bridles. There are some impressive trainers. A girl riding a blind horse with a rope around its neck at the withers. She could make her horse do a flying lead change without a noticable movement. She could also have it jump a low bar. You are watching the wrong trainers to be a good trainer. Names mean nothing, results mean everything.

[@kortneystaiger3589]

dude do you even ride horses? if u knew the struggle maybe u would understand and if u do ride horses u probably don’t do reining so stop attacking a professional who has won millions of dollars.

[@justme-dm7sb]

@@kortneystaiger3589 dude, You can't read?

[@kortneystaiger3589]

@@justme-dm7sb trust me i can read just because you think you are some hotshot in the equestrian world doesn’t mean you hate on other people who have one millions of dollars and if you actually knew who andrea fapanni is and the extraordinary things he can do maybe you would understand but you don’t because you are some selfish person who comments on others peoples riding and tries to brag about your past.

[@justme-dm7sb]

@@kortneystaiger3589 You need to watch Bridleless Freestyle - Cedar Potts-Warner. There is a great rider / trainer. Better than any of your high dollar whogivesarip knucklehesd with a "name". The name means nothing and neither does the money if the rider can't ride. Its all about the horse being the partner. Not what any idiot can MAKE it do with the right kind of abuse. Check it out for yourself. Watch a truly "great" trainer ride.

[@Horsesandcheerlife]

This horse is deaf FYI!! I do think this horse needed a different rider

[@Britty0189]

Wish the horse had a different rider

[@4949ac]

I'm sure you could do better

[@rickysnow400]

LOL idiot

[@lauca6969]

Do you know who he is (facepalm)

[@ElessarEquestrian]

Gorgeous horse... not gorgeous riding. And to add on a saddle that very clearly does not fit.. not nice to watch

[@hrsnrnd10]

Not cool on that last spin. Weak hind leg?

[@alberyandrade6799]

Que doma horrível. Deixa o cavalo numa postura inferior e feia. Essa doma só serve para apresentações. Não tem função prática. Não fiquem bravos, e só a minha opinião.

[@jenniedudley109]

Hate his head being sooo low! Not natural or appealing to watch. I guess I am just old school. Who the hell came up with this.

[@amydavis4945]

Beautiful horse, and wonderfully trained... now how about you lose those ridiculously big spurs you are using (that he DOESN'T NEED). Someday these people will learn to ride without spurring the sides of their horses needlessly. Go use those spurs on yourself and see how you like it.

[@4949ac]

who is she?

[@amydavis4945]

@@4949ac Sorry, it was supposed to be "...(that HE doesn't need)". Auto-correct slipped one past me. Thanks for pointing it out; it's now been corrected.

[@rickysnow400]

LOL idiot

[@lauca6969]

You obviously don't know how spurs are used or why they are used to train a horse to high level competition. So many idiots on here . I'm baffled.

[@spirithorselove9690]

The rider looks so floppy, please get a better rider

[@UncensoredFORREAL]

Poor abused horse!

[@carlos.3881]

Its not abuse-

[@Rbuffdogs]

Tree hugger, PETA lover I see, LOL

[@ewakozyra8081]

I mostly looked at the horses facial expression, and it said it abandoned all hope. Like when people loose everything in a catastrophe. Sad.

[@feathersong5838]

Lmao, you mean a horse that's actually calm and sweet and not flinging it's head around, bucking and rearing, and tearing at the bit?