Cross Country Ponies!

Schooling at Writtle in Feb 2012!

[@Bratz420doll]

I loooooveee that dark bay geldinggggg so gorgeous !

[@justsimplyliviehere1307]

KweenLissxX i love the chesnut

[@acro6740]

0:55 Big horse + small jump= "I don't care I will do big jump" xD

[@myadventures1091]

so true

[@calliedurham3476]

My pony Cisco be like! He thinks he is the biggest horse and that he can do anything! LOL! Love him though!

[@chihiroxmiyazaki]

That dark bay is so stunning. I'm in love with the conformation on that beautiful beast

[@jonniehawks6036]

I don't think that black horse realizes how big he is 😂

[@amyc5437]

I'm sorry about my comment but you're not the only one who said this but it just agitates me a little when people say black horses instead of bay/dark bay it's not to make yo angry it's like the feeling of a pet peeve. Sox for bringing it up

[@delaneygrace3569]

Delisiousfajita I'm the same way. Im scrolling through the comments seeing all the "black horse" which it's also a pet peeve of mine instead of saying Bay and/or dark bay horse... etc. it really annoys me

[@pureequestrian5700]

this reply thread amuses me 😂

[@Luvbug59937]

He isn’t black, he’s a dark bay also know as seal bay

[@calliedurham3476]

No, I don't think he does! BTW he is a dark bay.

[@mollygrace8361]

For everyone have a going "that the horses are being held back", I dont know these people or their horses, but its obvious the dark bay is a dressage horse, so obviously hes not going to be perfect, the chestnut looks young and green, and the rider could've been nervous about jumping him, and the bay looked really strong and fast, so it was understandable she would hold him back!

[@elliteequine3785]

exactly! if you don't hold them back, they're obviously going to just rush and botl at the jumps, mess up the stridign and most likely fall especially if their inexperienced

[@elliteequine3785]

how do you know the dark bay is a dressage horse? the chestnut looks fine...? the bay does look super strong and fast

[@milkdaddy9107]

@@elliteequine3785 because the rider posted a video from that exact cross country ride, he's her friends horse and she was just giving him a go at cross country :)

[@user-uv6zb2bx7r]

@@cassl4064 if you go to eddisgun91 channel then you can find a video where she rides the same dark bay horse and in the description she says that he is a dressage horse and had recently just started jumping

[@NicholeBluesmith]

Woah, the dark bay jumps so flipping high xDD My horse sucks at jumping (western horse.. heh) but i might take english jumping lessons (HOPE HOPE HOPEEEEE) so yeh! Awesome!

[@karisleuschen7987]

Nichole Bluesmith keep doing western :) I have a western horse and I jump bare back. Maybe you should try that :)

[@NicholeBluesmith]

I tried English and my respect for jumpers has risen really high. I'm sticking to jumping bareback on my western love xD

[@grace.1]

@@NicholeBluesmith I actually trained my 10yo aqh cutting mare to a competitive eventer 😂😂 we still compete cutting and eventing together too!

[@hehewutijaci79]

WOOW the dark horse is so beautiful!!

[@harriet9357]

The bay?? Ikr 😍😍

[@mettedahl7119]

hehewuti jaci ã

[@solarphoenix999]

I wonder if jumping hurts that little chestnut, he jumps so strangely...he looks stiff and doesn't use his back legs like the other horses, and keeps refusing. or he could just be a quirky, stubborn jumper lol

[@amyc5437]

It looked like she was holding him back a bit more than he liked and he was trying to not be strangled over the jumps

[@dreaming-of-spots6805]

He may not have gone out XC before as well :) Or not have done it often, where he's still figuring out the jumps, haha. Cute pony though!

[@torielundertale3331]

solarphoenix999 The rider has a strong bit and spurs. Strong bit = for a strong horse only. Spurs = for a lazy horse. It doesn't make any sense! She even has double reins. If you use spurs and have a lazy horse, you use single reins! And a snaffle bit. You can't have a strong and lazy horse. This girl can't ride, or has any knowledge :') she also doesn't give rein so when the horse jumps he can't see where he's gonna land, which adds to his jump being confused and unsure.

[@kto3932]

Gosh there's a lot of wrong information in this thread.... First off, that's a Pelham in his mouth, not a kimberwicke, as kimberwickes are only ridden on one rein and Pelhams on two. The Pelham can be a very strong bit or a fairly soft one, due to the fact that the snaffle and curb are on separate reins and the rider can choose how much curb action to use. This ride doesn't appear to be riding too hard on the curb, but you can see the horse gets quite strong coming into the jumps, so that's probably why she's opted for a Pelham, so she can have more leverage if he gets out of control. As for spurs, please don't pull out that George Morris crap about putting them on every horse... Some horses respond better to them, some horses hate them, but similar to the idea of a Pelham, a rider can put leg on without spurring their horse, even when wearing spurs! It's an optional aid - that's why you put them on your heel, which you should not be squeezing with, and not your calf, which you should.

[@kynancapybarafan9964]

Crockett Miller you dont have to wear spurs when riding. Just because george morris said so doesnt mean u do. Its all up to the horse and riders ability

[@fbski417]

The pure athleticism on the seal bay is magnificent. To his rider, I am so impressed at your light hand and ability to follow him no matter what! Great place to start- a horse that is so willing and a rider that trusts him and just allows him to learn :) The rest of you are brilliant and brave, as well.

[@teannarose5449]

The dark bay has SO MUCH SCOPE THOUGH! 😍

[@aranara_song]

The one in the dark bay was the nicest of them all! (Though the other ones were also good)

[@MaritsView]

The bay is like a far jumper he proved that in the other video Beautiful horse love them all

[@mipi222]

+Marit ik zie jou overal haha!

[@madisonsouthforce526]

My favourite coated horses are either dark brown, white, paint or dark brown (cocoa)

[@RandomMairi]

I think I'm in love with the dark bay horse

[@emmabroshar9861]

I love Q's stride it looks really graceful

[@Luvbug59937]

That dark bay is my dream horse, and I’m actually going to go look at a gelding similar to him on the 23, I can’t wait

[@Asfjikhhg]

I'm in love with the black horse ah so amazing!!

[@delaneygrace3569]

Emily Bowler bay*

[@ellajones4534]

camo _cowgirl dark bay*

[@sammichu6201]

I love the dark bay!! Its so cute when it jumps!! 😍😍

[@galloponforlifehowrs]

I was wonder why the chestnut need a leverage bit. Cause he seems to need less so he wont stall, i was just wonder so i can learn

[@freaney3]

This confused me too, a large bit, spurs and a whip. Alot of gear.

[@ahorsecalledlloyd1539]

if Neddy is happy in the bit i wouldnt change it. he may need it for some things and not others and itd worse to swap and change bits. the spurs are more for encouraging him xx

[@technicolour0074]

Possibly more to do with control, and the fact that the horse may be strong, than anything else. No point having a nice jump if you can't stop the buggar!

[@grace.1]

@@technicolour0074 but she has spurs and a crop, which is for a lazy horse. It doesn’t make sense.

[@willow_animates8123]

@@grace.1 maybe when the horse gets too fast then they have s stronger bit in so she can slow down? Im not sure tbh

[@mayakozauer5615]

The tail flick gets me every time😂

[@jumpthroughthestars]

He is so careful with his legs! Love it

[@choochoolewis]

The horses are beatiful, and you guys and your horses look like you're having so much fun! I watch this all the time!

[@siani1972]

Have to say this made me giggle, the big horse so sweet and honest, little ginge so cute, fab

[@royalisabella8099]

Im in love with the dark brown gelding....he jumps so well :,,)

[@malenasanchez1645]

the dark one is beautiful and I love the way he jumps!!

[@MissRocketHorse2]

That dark bay is a BEAUTIFUL mover. So much talent, great rider, too.

[@mvddietvttoos]

That dark bay is so lovely to watch. I can only imagine how he is to ride 😍

[@TheAxphyxiating]

i started this like "there is no way i'm gonna watch all 7 and a half minutes of this" but ended up watching it all... Q is such an impressive horse, the chestnut is so sweet and the bay looks like a fantastic ride!

[@ShawnyMewMew]

The dark bay is just fantastic. I'd love to see him doing some dressage too :)

[@Katiewilliams7]

hahaha so funny. gorgeous horses/ponies. the chestnut was cracking me up what a hard little worker. and the dark bay has great movement!

[@Ponyfreak010]

The horse that Nanny rides, jumpes like a little sweet cow :D Very nice! :)

[@mickyms3999]

The chestnut pony is absolutely gorgeous!

[@hannahmessineo7338]

the bay horse with the star was so adorable!

[@321BookLover]

Discovering your channel has reignited my passion for horses! :) Now I live vigariously through your updates, hahaha. :D Wonderful riding, looks like it was loads of fun!

[@miltonluver4]

That chestnut pony is extremely adorable!!!! So much cuteness!!!! Great riding all of you! :D

[@onekody]

I love the different personalities of these horses! Super careful and scopey, wild and crazy fast, and "If I run at it fast enough maybe she won't notice that I've stopped". Ha! Love the way that little chestnut pops the scary ones. Brave riders!!

[@imsofly611]

The black horse is amazing!! His gaits look so smooth and he has an amazing jump! I think he is the kind of horse that can make it to the top levels!!

[@mylittlepetchannel4792]

I think the ones on the little ponies need to loosen up and relax it looks quite painful on their mouths?🤔

[@Dara-dw9qq]

True

[@mylittlepetchannel4792]

+DaraXBelle Equestrian thanks!:)

[@dakotawilden2106]

+My little Pet channel I agree! :)

[@Luvbug59937]

They aren’t ponies. The dark bay is just huge. And the horses are obviously hot and need to be held back to be controlled

[@elliteequine3785]

No, the reason why they're pulling is because they're holding them back so they can get the correct striding.

[@emilycarnall3381]

That dark bay has a lot of scope 🙈🔥😉😍

[@hallerentz4588]

Q is so tall and he has such a big stride and jump! I rode a horse like that once, it's tough! Hat's off to you for handling him so well. Looks like his canter is so comfortable to ride, like a rocking horse. I wanna ride him so bad lol

[@ajumpergirl4evr1221]

You guys are awesome! Lol the whole time I was like, "Lauren, grab the mane!"

[@molliemcgeoch5397]

that one little girl on the light bay chestnut is holding the horse back going towards the jump before he takes of so he is jumping weirdly!!!!!!!

[@sophierichards6428]

Can you not tell the horse is very forward and difficult to ride? She very obviously needs to be doing this or the horse will be out of control over the jump

[@Luvbug59937]

First off, chill. Second off it’s a chestnut not a light bay chestnut as that’s not a color. You should learn facts before you post snarky comments

[@Horsesyou2me]

I absolutly love that ginger horse, hes so cute. Great picture of them 4.24, and that light bay is so quick ! Q is amazing, he is so careful its amazing !!!

[@laura2leah]

all of those horses are lush!! i love the dark bay and bay :)

[@theeyesofanother]

Such honest horses. Even when unsure, they try and keep you girls safe and give their best =)

[@kayleigh12gallagher]

The little chestnut looks like a genuinely difficult pony even though he is being honest and trying haha, I feel sorry for the girl riding him she looks so tired haha!xxxx

[@wild_horses_gallop__7592]

omg I can't get enough of that dark bay !!! I loooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee his jump XD

[@user-zc2ex2of1d]

Классно! Нас тоже так тренировали на троеборном поле 20 лет назад. Прыгали через бревна, препятствия, рвы с водой, поднимались вверх и вниз по крутым горкам, в конце горок на спуске тоже были барьеры, спускались в пруд, выпрыгивали из него. Прыгали даже через старую телегу. Очень полезные тренировки для посадки всадника. Только у нас поле было намного больше, раз в 10, и вокруг поля скакали карьером, насколько у лошади хватит скорости, в скаковой посадке. И точно такие же тренировки были и без седла, или в седле, но без стремян. Нам тогда было 10-11 лет.

[@beauty101115]

OMG i am in LOVE with the dark bay!!!!! omg he is soooo gorgeous!!! You are extremely lucky to own a horse like that.... he is soo big and such a beautiful step to him!

[@leedelphinemitchell4764]

there all soooooooooooooooo cute! luv ur horses and great video!

[@equestrianaims7533]

The dark bay dressage is gorgeous! 🐎

[@laurayoung2185]

The chestnut reminds me of my Frankie, he needs lots of encouragement but also has his funny spotlight moments when he takes of like at the end😂😂

[@999pearly]

sometimes it was so funny :D the dark horse looks like a very talented jumper! :)

[@christinamitsiou9630]

All three horses are stunning

[@rebeccabrancaleone531]

That dark bay has some springs! All looked great.

[@lexifeldmann5353]

a friend of mine rides a Morgan who soars over anything. during a Barrel race game day she jumped a puddle in the arena on the way back...and she like flies towards and over the jumps..it is so cute! Love watching this!

[@camrynh]

I absolutely love have the Dark Bay just floats over the jumps

[@Swish4ever]

the chestnut is adorable! Q is such a poweful horse, you ride him really well :) x

[@annalowry11]

love the chestnut pony! so cute!

[@lily-fh4eg]

You're all amazing riders!!!

[@JessicaJStahl]

"Aw! Look at Neddie, look at Neddie go!" Hihi he looks just like my pony!

[@ebthedoc4992]

Oh, Lordy, that dark chestnut's a prancer, and that light bay a dancer who catches every tentative nuance of the rider. Fun. Definitely.

[@LucyLizzyCrochet]

'You might have to ride him a bit more forward' *gallops at fence and catleaps onto it on all fours* Nice one ;D Q has got to be the biggest moving horse EVER though, looks like fun ;D

[@TwinkiesCanFly]

'What the hell pony, calm your butt.' Laughed my ass off :)

[@phoebeequestrian7615]

the dark bay is stunning!

[@bullygirl2010]

This is fab! Im going xc a week on Saturday and Im even more excited now! They're all lovely -3

[@horsewsm]

I love the dark bay, his dressage training is serving him well on the cross country course. The light bay is sort of a "ill do it my own way" and the chestnut is like "um... don't think so." hehehe, such characters...

[@jojojessy23]

That chestnut one is so full of character!

[@FrostNightVideoProductions]

Haha how cute!!! That dark bay reminds me of a doberman. I would LOVE to ride that horse. He's beautiful.

[@horsefantasy1213]

The dark bay is absolutely stunning

[@100leni001]

this is so funny! I had to laugh so hard sometimes! :D but you all habe amazing horses! they always try there best, even if they're scared... and you are all very good riders! :)

[@veronica2650]

the heels are perfect!

[@XXhunterXXjumperXX]

Hahah i love the chestnutt.. And like OMG!!! The black one soo cutee, over jumped like every jump! =) But they all look like a lot of fun to ride! =)

[@evamagriplis1103]

The dark bay's and chessnuts jump it so derpy and adorable :3

[@hayitsamelia5984]

you are all such good riders I couldn't jump as high as some of most of those jumps

[@lauren-bq7nb]

The dark bays movement is soo nice

[@victoriajacobson1949]

I really like the black horse... Now THAT is an energetic horse!!!

[@RegalStar12]

I absolutely adore how Q moves.

[@ZuzanaUlrich]

In 2012 I found this video. In 2018 still watching that when I want to have some fun with horses. What a lovely CC course! We don't have anything like this here, what a pity. Just in the woods when you occasionally find some fallen tree or a stream, you can try to jump it ... Well, in 2012 I had to sell my TB mare, the last horse I had. In 2018 may be I will start ridding again, on my friend's horse. And I'm slowly looking forward to the moment we buy some "family horse" that would bring joy to me and my children, may be to my husband as well :-D (he rode my 2 horses several times). Yes, I'm really looking forward the next "horse chapter" of my, of our, life. Because my children, thankfully, love horses as well :-) I love all those 3 totally different horse personalities from the video. And I believe that each and every rider tries to do his best all the time. It's easy to know exactly what is going on just from that one video, isn't it? There is a joke on the social networks nowadays. "Hey, you from the internet, who know me the best, who know exactly what am I thinking about, how am I feeling, what should I say or do ... Don't you know, WHERE IS MY SECOND SOCK? :-D

[@turpoemmelie]

love the way the dark brown horse is moving

[@hannnnnnnel]

i love how the chestnut jumps the banks!!!! its soooo funny when you watch him step over it and then watch the black ish horse over jump the banks lol:D

[@freemont13]

Oh the joys of jumping dressage horses... :) the water thing was classic.

[@nicoletaylor5268]

Q is the cutset, dopiest horses ever ! i want him he's adorable

[@Murphy601]

The black horse REALLY has potential...sweet and funny vid! Greets

[@carlyparent1927]

The dark bay and the chestnut are fucking hilarious and the little Bay is just like ok ill do whatever you ask

[@hasanyoneseengavin7446]

The dark bay is gorgeous😍😍

[@poniesandlife]

The father bay is one of those horses that puts in an amazing effort and jumps cleanly but doesn't notice and doesn't put up a fuss

[@charliescott8948]

I like the smaller bay,amazing

[@showjumper8409]

that dark bay is an incredible jumper ... soo much scope!

[@juulxx388]

I like the horses😜 they are so Nice and Funny!❤️❤️💗

[@Vaeleanor]

I think you need to let go a little sometimes and let them go so they can get over the obstacles . More for the rider on the Dark bay, Rider on the chesnut your position is amazing. Your horses are GORGEOUS! looks like soooooo much fun!

[@HoofBeatz09]

Q looks like a dream to ride!! amazing!

[@katshideaway]

love the big dark bay he has the potential to be an awesome eventer!

[@urpharmacyboi3467]

That dark bay is a friggin tank but he’s so careful 😂

[@Showjump3r98]

The dark bay is amazing!!!

[@LifeofMorag]

Love the bay pony, he has real talent

[@lydiathacker688]

This is fantastic! I have started XC on my Connermara but i'm knowhere as good as you, I wish I was.

[@childwitness]

that dark bay is like a dream horse

[@katcantera4161]

All beautiful horses, but man can that dark bay jump. :)

[@goatshaha123]

that explains the crazy jumping ! lol he's so cute :)

[@MsScarletLetter]

That Dark Bay sure does LOVE to jump! :]