Behind The Scenes of Showjumping - Excelling Under Pressure

Take a look into the closely guarded yard of European champion and Olympic gold medallist, Ben Maher. Watch Ben reveal all about the challenges that every rider faces on getting to the very top, the levels of commitment needed from both horse and rider and the dedication needed to win Olympic Gold.
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[@skylarpaige7227]

when he said "its all about the approach and angle to the jump" i literally yelled YES

[@kennedyeverett6074]

I don't care if I win or not, I just enjoy riding the horse and being with him/her

[@skyequestrian]

Same! Although I would love to compete.

[@zoecampbell1536]

I care abt winning it’s what I work for

[@donatedbaconunicorn8853]

Agreed

[@donatedbaconunicorn8853]

I agree with u and zoe

[@emmaevans4651]

kennedy everett i agree with both because I want to win but also I love just getting to spend time with my horse.

[@Lottshorse]

It's amazing. He looks so effortless and like he's just sitting there, and then you really look at it and you see how many long and tedious hours have gone into that and you know it's not effortless even slightly, but a great rider makes it LOOK effortless.

[@CollecticHomeEurway]

So so good. By far one of the best equine-related videos ever made.

[@caidenkenneth6857]

I guess Im asking randomly but does anybody know a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can give me

[@leonidasmarlon676]

@Caiden Kenneth Instablaster =)

[@iloveballs444]

My horse and I adore jumping... I do dressage, XC (our 2nd fav), barrels, pole bending, endurance, galloping, etc the list goes on and on and she is so good at jumping... Just listens so well and doesnt refuse.

[@itz_kaylee3211]

Its not always about winning..i show jump for the adrenaline rush when u hear the buzzer...and the feeling of flight just before the fence😍😍😍😍😍🐎

[@sophiew1842]

He’s my idol. He’s such an inspiration and of course triple x is a legend too

[@jadehanson3610]

Ben you had an sold pony caked Ben he is now at eastminster equestrian centre and I'm going to have a jumping lesson on him!!! You are my idol I have always cheered you on and wanted you to win fom when I was 7 and every time I go to olympia you are a awesome jumper!! - Georga

[@hhart415]

I love this video so much! I also just watch the dressage one and I really noticed how people bash dressage! I love both dressage and jumping, I admit I do dressage way more than jumping but I'm sick of people calling dressage abuse!! Jumping can be just as bad!! It is how people treat the behind the scenes!!! I don't use spurs and I hate rollkur but I am still a dressage rider!!!!!!! Sorry had to get off my chest! XD

[@bearlyplaying]

I mostly agree with this, it is all about the type of training you do with the horse. I've seen the videos of what some people have done to train, some is absolutely great, some is horrible. Also, some horses need spurs or they won't go, if you get the right spurs and use them correctly it won't hurt the horse. :)

[@sommerbailey9920]

Helena Hart

[@suzannesmith2538]

I love working with the horses at the RDA & I love when I work with the horse that I ride when we do some show jumping.

[@philoujockey2323]

Magnifique .

[@philoujockey2323]

Je m'en suis bien doutée en regardant la vidéo !

[@philoujockey2323]

Faut croire apparamment :) J'aurais dit la même chose avec Scott Brash !

[@anelisamorgan8590]

I love how everyone in this CARES SO MUCH about these beauties! 💖💕 You deserve to be where you are in your career!

[@keequestrian7442]

WHat people don’t understand most of the time is that if the horse really didn’t wanna move, it would not move. You can’t force a horse to piaffe or jump over whatever. You don’t just sit on the horse and say “walk”. No. We literally need to have checklists in our brain EVERY second of riding

[@SMV1199]

I love finally finding a video where no one is getting a pissy about how "their position isn't actually very good" etc. As long as the distances are good, the leg is stable and you're not coming up too early the position is fine xD by my experience more modern jumping training seems to focus a lot more on the back position etc AND THAT'S OK omfg.

[@MrRightturn]

Sophia- Maria thank you! I'm not the only one who thinks this YES!!!!!

[@bleachbleach6719]

Ya my old trainer gave a huge ribbon for jumping position but a smaller one for grooming WTF

[@jenniferwren-mcdonald1235]

I am a show jumper as well and I know how much work it I and I am happy your horses are getting all of that

[@My_Strides]

The olympics are a dream of us all riders, but the sport is ridiculously expensive. I am happy with my mare if she is healthy and having a good time. I don’t have the money to be able to access the big shows, but as long as my mare and I are together there is nothing else I want

[@693810]

Such beautiful animals, a really well made video gave me goosebumps!

[@AmalieHolm]

So never ever give up youre dreams. My goal is OL one day,even if i'm in a low level now.. But Ben Maher, you give me inpiration to do it! Tripple X and Cella

[@k.zhorses582]

I want to jump that high one day 🙄

[@k.zhorses582]

Don't c what the lie is but if dissing people's goals is your thing than u r a jerk

[@liaoahu821]

Katarina Wojcik I just looked at your channel, you're jumping cross rails. there's not a problem with that, even if jumping 1.60 is your dream I support you 100%. please just don't lie on the Internet. have a nice day! I hope that you can fulfil your dream one day! (really I'm not being sarcastic)

[@jovienesbitt6064]

Katarina Wojcik oh yeah. Sure, how long have you been riding for then? I'm 12 and have been riding 9 years but the highest I jump is 1 metre. Not quite sure I believe you. You're probably exaggerating just a bit.

[@bearlyplaying]

Katarina Wojcik that's nice :) People who are saying she's lying you don't know how old that picture is. Also Katarina please don't brag.

[@depressedlynx8402]

Katarina Wojcik no one cares

[@sophiebeere5770]

its not about winning! its about having fun !

[@naturalequestrian]

LMAO not if you are doing it professionally, and as a main source of income.

[@ameleni]

Perhaps for you. Not for the horse

[@leah_9806]

Equestrian Sophie yes it is but we need to check if the horse is having fun first

[@danielle4201]

Nope. Its about focus, safeness, carefulness, calmness. Maybe when you’re done showing you can have fun, but its a serious sport.

[@eazie4559]

That dream Pony I know when they said "we take good care of them so they can be the best in show" I was really shocked because I thought they want them to live a good life and they just want to win ribbions and medals

[@louisemay7719]

It's all about the money and the people you know at the end of the day! It makes me sad that me and my pony will unfortunately never be able to compete at that level😢

[@horseygurl143]

I'm going to saddle up my horse right now and dream that we are at this level!

[@horselover3326]

I want to ask something.Is he was some kind of poor when he was young? Cause i am 13 and i haven't started jumping yet and i am praying God to have one of these horses and be in the Olympings when i grow up...

[@Linda_and_Comeback_dMaher]

Yea, he is not from an equestrian or rich family. He’s a self made showjumper and proud of it❤

[@lentaraequestrian3906]

This is absolutely fantastic 👌🏼

[@bgleeson98]

hes such an inspiration!

[@nadinelindblom]

Amazing!! What a gorgeous horse!

[@gemmaharris6908]

I love this! Ben Maher, so inspirational! Triple X is such a superstar!

[@SkiesOfPurple]

Got really excited watching this realising it's at quainton stud...

[@demijane2187]

very good teamwork and nice horses

[@caroline377]

a rider is as only as good as they treat their horse! I love hearing the top equestrian's mention their horses talents :)

[@brendaswanson3313]

wow!!!!! I want to be just like you! I cantered through an obstacle course for the first time, my heart pounding when I ride, I have an amazing horse, I'll be there too !

[@skyequestrian]

That's awesome!

[@tuxcats4312]

Hey, I just wanted to say that most people who don't know a lot about this jumping type sport are probably thinking, "POOR THING! They are basically shoving something hard in their mouth and forcing it to jump! AHHH!!" Well, actually that's not the case. I've been riding horses long enough to know horses actually, like to work (not meaning that in they always have to work they totally like it.) When some people think about owning a horse, they (probably) imagine having it in a beautiful field while feeding tasty treats to the horse, and giving it the luxury life. Most people think they would be the best horse owner!!!! No No NO. Your horse would actually be very unhappy. Horses might love their freedom, but the love to work hard also. When you ride a horse, they like it because in their mind it's actually fun to challenge themselves. And this also keeps them healthy and strong. But, if you're reading this comment, that's not just how it works. Horses need their time to work and too need their time to rest. Sometimes, if you work a horse too hard, they can overheat. They can also become hyper almost. They can start behaving badly. This shows you might have worked them to hard. Usually, a great 3 to 2 hour ride is well enough. But if you're training 4 hours might be good also. If you're choosing 4 hours or 3 you might want to give your horse a bath, they sure can get sweaty!! What I'm trying to say is, these horses aren't being abused and forced to work over jumps. In some cases, that happens. But you have to remember that not all horses are treated badly.

[@annagladilin224]

Omg thank you I completely agree with you!

[@sittingturtleduck]

honey ive been riding horses and actually working WITH horses long enough to know that NO, they don't want to fucking win omfg bhahahah. do you pay for horse whisperers to tell you that your horse wants a fuckig carrot, too? omfg. they NEED to be exercised, they do NOT need to be in the OFTEN times abusive, fucked up horse industry. Bits are NEVER nice, but most of them aren't the worst thing out there. get your head out of your ass. You do realize non-horse people are the main reason abuse in the horse industry exists right? (look at the Big Lick, rollkur in dressage, bearing reins in carriage horses, etc). You're literally feeding into it. excuse my french throughout this, im just sick of hearing this equestrian-in-denial absolute horseshit.

[@sittingturtleduck]

nope, you're right that the horses in this video are treated much better than most high-level horses. (nothing revolts me more than an in-denial-equestrian saying "the high-level horses get vEt CHeCkeD, sO thEy gEt the BesT cArE aNd aRe NEVER abUsed" yikes...)

[@sittingturtleduck]

they get vet checked because they're not gonna make much money from a horse that cant jump well

[@leah_9806]

Wolfie Draws wow your horses must be scared of you

[@MsWildOates]

Triple X - the most incredible horse

[@bitajaan]

In my riding lessons we need to be brave... This is just so brave XD

[@kelsiep9840]

wow. So true! This gave me so much hope

[@hannahrussell6080]

I ride. I love horses. I went 2 the olympics, horse equestion 2 watch them last year. They were gorgeous

[@destinyleverman2127]

Great vid, I just started showjumping and in my last video my horse jumped like crazy. Too fast he went. Any tips?

[@septicspice7561]

I can't wait for my first show jumping

[@annasoetarso7026]

This is such an amazing video! All the very best for Ben Maher!

[@EllaEquestrian]

if i'm right, its tripple X, hes amazing! so beautiful!

[@taylor_eqq]

Im trying to work up to this. I’ve been riding since I was 6 and I want to keep working. I don’t have a lot of money but it’s something I will continue to work at

[@carrierose7173]

Those jumps would be like flying!

[@Live2soareq]

What is the red lights in the cross ties for?

[@misssophie6515]

a horse solarium or infrared therapy, used to e.g. warm-up or relax horses before/ after riding

[@misssophie6515]

I will *never* understand what on earth would make you sell such a horse (I mean Tripple X). Was he overruled by co-owners or something?

[@cactushugger1274]

I would give A LOT to ride one of these horses even just for a hour

[@AniLuther]

great horsemanship !!!!

[@ememwowiw]

I think that the best horses are the horses that had a hard time learning and have grown to love this stuff

[@Porki231]

wow, the black one's gorgeous!

[@meganfollows9501]

I wish I could go to Olympics but I never will be that good 🙁🙁

[@meganfollows9501]

xKinga thanks

[@meganfollows9501]

xKinga thanks 🙂

[@dreamlife8316]

Megan Follows you will be that good

[@meganfollows9501]

dream life but I don't even have my own horse let alone I being able to buy one until I am a lot older 😞😕

[@meganfollows9501]

Molly A I also have the passion and the dedication but I can't afford my own horse or to loan one but I do have lessons but I wish I could do more shows with my own so unless I somehow get a horse I will never be able to do that

[@jamiesheepdoglogic]

we loved this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rockcat19921]

bloody hell, that horse o.O it is perfection

[@schmilew1230]

this has nothing to do with the actual video but the title UNDER PRESSURE DING DING DING DIDIDIDING

[@makaylamoore3092]

With my horse I use a bosal for wester pleasure and Western dressage we go to aha shows a lot and I do freestyle reining have also done some English dressage and show jumping at state levl

[@carrerahorses166]

Love the horse, enjoy the sport.

[@milana.hansen1252]

amazing. love this so much

[@hannavanderstighelen1838]

This is amazing!

[@xenay911]

..I just want to know what the background music is called 😅 shazam is giving me 200 wrong results

[@emilyconnolly3832]

i jump once a week and each time me and my horse improve x

[@catefrances]

Love this wee vid x

[@elliemercedes2516]

This video is so inspiring!

[@hollynk1242]

my horse misty and I have not ben in a show yet but will next week I have. Ben watching this video every day I can't wait I take lessons at rock barn eqestrein center.🦄🐿🐎🐩🐕🐶🐴

[@hollynk1242]

cool me🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@sabine2176]

wat is het verschil tussen showjumping en gewoon springen?

[@hanna.m5700]

show jumping is when your in a show and your jumping doing courses, normal jumping is when your at your barn just jumping not at a show ground :)

[@marioscarafile6883]

i love horse ...and...irati saenz...i love niall!!!

[@kaylageorge6894]

*AMEN* 👏

[@danaclaywell100]

thanks i needed to see that link

[@Live2soareq]

What is the red

[@manoa8673]

beautiful!

[@KateCanoll]

Wow!!!! I have the same saddle like Ben Mayer❤️😄

[@AmyLouiseYT]

Incredible. Love the video

[@Neeeeeeeelyyyyy7]

I love this video :D what is the mame of the song? :)

[@1996elzify]

Amazing.

[@eurohorse-sporthorsesforsa201]

That's the excellence

[@berndhorsch8131]

That is the language bowing of gold and silver!

[@sunshinebuchanan2772]

Need the head grooms hair routine

[@myvisionroy4270]

damn. this video is bomb

[@texasstrideburner3886]

ikr

[@julsway666]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO ♥

[@ally_carpenter]

That was AWSOME

[@lucyproductions1289]

I do show jumping and I only use a crop but I never hit hard

[@themadponyfans3102]

He is an amazing rider !!

[@joelmavargas7124]

Muito lindo! amo

[@hannahb-ej4fu]

😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️I love him. He's so great

[@horsebhhbghgg]

Is that Tiffany fosters tripple x

[@iratisaenz258]

is very beautifull.

[@MissBailey987]

Can I use these please?

[@ft.aisling4519]

MissBailey I'm sure they wouldn't mind, just give credit.

[@MissBailey987]

That was a really lone time ago and I can't even remember what I wanted them for. X

[@ft.aisling4519]

Oh hahah sorry!x

[@saraswatiangel7339]

superb

[@Kiah2211]

A.M.A.Z.I.NG!! WOW

[@emilyshaw5666]

I want to win too...

[@berry_bunny4273]

i can't see how this could be ethical. is this safe for the horses legs?

[@rebeccahubbell651]

Show jumping is mentally and physically easier on them the racing or other activities

[@MaraGillis]

is boxing safe for a human's face?

[@reaclea7628]

Well, if you dont treat the legs properly after working and especially after jumping, there will be problems.

[@IorvethTheXolo]

The reality is that nothing is safe. Two years ago, a horse belonging to a friend of mine was killed in his top of the line paddock when he spooked. All it took was for him to not realize how close he was to the fence for him to knock his head on it hard enough to kill him. He was relaxing in his paddock. If we were to think along the lines of the animal rights activists, our animals would be incredibly unhappy. My late mare was happiest in the jump field. She thrived on competition and, on jumping day, you could see how incredibly excited she was. Her previous owner bought her as an evener (which is what I did with her) but her owner eventually drifted away from horses. She was a sad, sorry horse to look at but I bought her anyway because I knew her reputation. From the first day I took her back out into the jump field after getting her back in shape, she perked up and was a completely different animal. These high level horses WANT to jump. They LOVE what they do. Are there bad eggs in the sport? Of course. There are in every sport whether it involves animals or not. These horses are cared for very well and, although early deaths do sometimes happen, it can just as easily happen to a pasture pet as a top performer. So many of these horses live long lives and many of those I have known personally have competed at high levels until their mid-late teens then were used for lower levels by younger people wanting to learn the sport or to help boost someone's confidence by riding a super experienced horse. As they get older, their level gets lower until they are retired to live out their last few years in absolute comfort. As they aged, the horse's workload was adjusted to their condition and desire to work. Some decide that, when they're old, they don't want to do it anymore and they are allowed to be pasture ornaments with enough riding and exercise to keep them fit and healthy. Others express the desire to keep working and they may end up being the sturdy, faithful horse the grandkids ride and bump around the arena over some poles. These are old horses. My trainer's personal horse was 34 when his time came. These sports, when the horse is the priority, aren't going to put the majority of horses into an early grave. This sport is not one to be concerned about.

[@edendanino3440]

no , it hurts the horse like hell but they do not car all they care about is winning and mony they do not care about the hors. in things that wining is involved there is no horsmanship

[@kaistarburg6577]

For all you haters saying this is an easy sport and that showjumping is rubbish, listen to this. Have you ever trusted your life into a different language creature? Have you ever put your life at risk to satisfy others? Have you ever trained for months on end and have people saying what you do is easy? Think hard about this before disliking.

[@altaircmelo]

gostei de todos

[@MayinaAWA]

want to be that good at riding someday:P

[@Finnthecreature]

When horses Foam at the mouth it means loosen up on the rains because there mouth is sore

[@leahbegg6389]

I am pushing my limit because I want to go to to the Olipics I am getting extra training

[@sarah1rose]

I love my sport ❤️

[@jonitroubleboricua6836]

u just have to work hard treat ur horse with lots of care....I am tryin so hard to compete more but ive only been jumping for 7 months

[@irenefrench428]

Please try this test & share. “THE THREE POINT FRENCH TEST” 1. Allow your tongue to rest on the base of your mouth and then try to swallow. 2. This cannot be done unless the tongue makes contact with the roof of the mouth; thus creating a vacuum. 3. This vacuum is fundamental to either air entering the windpipe or food/saliva entering the gullet. A bit in the horse’s mouth holds the tongue down & prevents the vital vacuum switch from breathing/ swallowing & visa-versa.

[@IsabelSimon]

so if that was the case all horses with a bit would be dead. horses are ridden or have a bit in their mouths for up to 2 hours and more. i dont think your facts are correct because no one could survive the long without swallowing and breathing..

[@irenefrench428]

***** This animal (the horse) which we say we ' love'. - Would you train a dog or cat in the same manner?. No; you would be put in prison for pulling any other animal around by its mouth; even if they had the misfortune to have teeth which allowed a steel rod in the mouth. As for saying the bitless bridle causes as much injury as a bitted bridle; if you really love your horse & want a practical and truthful answer go to..... [e-mail].... This gives the answer - from a veterinary surgeon who has dedicated his life to proving the effects any bit has on a horse. And do consider that Bitless bridles is a non profit making organisation instigated to find a kinder way with horses.

[@irenefrench428]

***** Any device in the hands of 'man' can become a thing of torture. The idea of a bitless bridle is to use no pressure. Horse respond to touch. Their response to pressure is to push or pull against pressure.that's why horses are called "Into Pressure animals" they automatically push or pull against pressure. Riding should be from the legs and also from weight displacement in the saddle; not from pressure applied to the reins.

[@Zebra-dogs]

Irene French Good thing they breathe through their nose then.

[@briannamercedes4016]

Rex888dA Yeah. Nice try Irene.

[@megancaswell7214]

I love the name Triple X :)

[@equineelli2726]

They don't care about the horses, only the winning and the money

[@Kimberly00000]

Its their job, but they treat them better then some people who doesn't compete

[@Alistair.Althea]

I wish I could go to the olympics... but that's one dream of mine I can never have. I wish I could :(

[@martinamasala8070]

Equiline from Italy

[@amberverrall7068]

he is really good him and his amazing horse