Life Changing Adventure! This Esme

This has been the adventure of a lifetime with Horizon Horseback in Botswana
Riding with elephants, lions and cheetah in such a beautiful landscape is something I will never forget.
Thanks to Horizon as well as Charles Owen and Ariat who supported Lydia and I on our adventure.
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Disclaimer I am a Sponsored rider AD for Voltaire Design + Baileys Horse Feeds + Charles Owen + Ariat + LeMieux + Hy Equestrian + Lister + Bloomfields + Equito, however all opinions are my own.
I am also supported my Drimee, Silvermoor Haylage + Supreme Products
Instagram - @this_esme
Business email - [e-mail]
My name is Esme and this is me so I guess my channel is 'This Esme'.I make videos about all things horsey such as Vlogs with the ponies, horse care videos and edits of me riding to help other equestrians learn more about these beautiful animals as you never stop learning with horses. :)
Animals
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Casper 15hh 2006 white grey Connemara
Mickey 13.1hh 1999 cream Standardbred
Joey 16.1hh 2014 dapple grey Tb x Warmblood
Duke 10.1hh 2020 Welsh Mountain Pony
Willow - White paint donkey
Bruno - Brown donkey
Toby - Black donkey
(Sometimes our chickens are featured too)
I am very fortunate to have all these animals in my life.Thank you so much for supporting my channel it means so much to me. x

[@ThisEsMe]

I’ll be live from 445pm today - see you then !

[@Minty._.DaPeep]

See you! Im already excited!

[@edmistonfamily2172]

I’m so excited I’ve been watching your videos for 5 years

[@sunnygabby741]

Yay 😁 ❤

[@indiapearce3173]

Okay see you then

[@idkwhattocallthis6486]

I’ll be watching!

[@fmcm7715]

This is the only kind of safari that should be allowed. Not the ones where animals are killed for sport.. Absolutely amazing.

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Amazing experience, and amazing video. Can really see the skills that have gone into filming and editing this! ❤

[@ellax6662]

Hi Meg! Love ur channel

[@evie.20]

Hi! Ur amazing

[@Alexa-uw2dn]

Love your channel

[@ridinglife365]

It’s nice to see creators support other creators ❤

[@leiaprettyfrog]

Hi, esme! I'm a really big fan, and if you see this and take the time to read it I kissy want to say thank you. I recently wanted to give up with my loan pony, bonny. But your helped me to never give up. I love you, casper, duke, joey ( get well soon! ) and Mickey! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@huzaifawada]

9:34 this part just feit magical

[@abdulqaadir6510]

Girl when you started galloping, that was EPIC!

[@ocean.kings.sso.official]

Esme I just want to say u brighten up my day every time you say even one word A smile Jumps up on my face I would like to say thank you for you just being you and I really hope That one day every single one of your dreams come true because u deserve it u really do thank you very much :)

[@purelightlove8888]

Stunning Beauty, Thank-You for this Unique Treat in all ways… 🌟🦒🐘🌎🐘🐆🌟

[@danielhoppley2961]

Cutest elephant ever🐘🐘🐘🐘💞💞💞🐴🐎🐴🐎🦄

[@kristenscott9438]

Absolutely gorgeous video! So glad you got the chance to experience this gorgeous reserve! Blessings!

[@rowdyrats7035]

What an adventure you had! The sunrise ride was definitely one of my favorites, gave me chills. ❤

[@Sf054]

this emse really got me through some tough times. it may sounds silly but i needed her and now i am in such a better place❤️ i really couldn’t have done it without you and i just wanna give you the biggest hug😭 thank you emse for what you got me through💕🐴 add: that was breath taking, i am so moved. y that and it made me think, life has so much more to it then you think❤ emse i literally love you and can’t say thank you enough

[@frogfell3126]

Same here. She really helped my mental health😅

[@helenleprince8070]

She helped me so much to

[@Eqforlife]

This whole video had me smiling, It was amazing! Definitely in my top three BEST yt videos of all time!

[@ahh1234_]

I got tears in my eyes watching the sunrise. this was beautiful! im am so glad you got to do this, and share it with all of us. truly incredible.

[@122Kittykat]

The countryside looked beautiful and I bet the sunrises and sunsets were exquisite. How lucky you were to see the elephants. I love them. I would have been scared around the water because of hippos and crocs. I am so glad you had a great time! Thank you for sharing another wonderful adventure with us! It is appreciated!

[@benjim1]

Oh my godness i look back at this and the sound track/cinematography gives me literal chills

[@TheVocalEquestrian]

Those sunrise shots made me feel emotional. What a beautiful world we live in x

[@jokapinkiepie]

I’m so exited to watch this!

[@Ana_Catton]

same!!!

[@ingridstone4622]

Me to

[@paigegreening6429]

Wow! This was great but I couldn't watch it live because of tea! I love all of your videos and I hope Joey is recovering and isn't too bored in resting. I have a video recommendation for you. Could you do a video of reacting to your old videos, I was watching some earlier today and you have developed so much and inspired so many people around the world! Wishing you, your family, Micky, Casper, Joey, Bruno, Toby and Willow a happy and safe new year! 🐎

[@Elizabeth-Lee]

Esme ur voice is soo calming and thank you for helping me in my horse riding journey

[@Taylor.Elizabeth.]

Beautiful video! You are such a great influence Esme!

[@LivinWithLiv3]

Wow! That is so pretty! I enjoyed every second of this video.

[@ashleymaddison5156]

That leopardess was so beautiful!

[@lydiatimpson1378]

LOOKS AMAZING!!! Love you Esme, prayers for Joey too ❤❤

[@COOLDUDE17052]

hi esme how is joey doing i hope he’s getting better because it breaks my heart that he’s injured, none of us care if you won’t be able to do fancy shows and big jumps as long as joey is okay and won’t be in pain, i’ve been watching your videos for like 2/3 years and they make me so happy, i wish you and all the horses the best❤❤❤❤

[@karolinascheepers6990]

Thank you! :)

[@user_76546]

Hi Esme! I have been praying for Joey’s recovery and safety. Hope alls well!

[@TrellyAndRuthie]

Looking forward to watching!

[@ianwattsOfficial]

Thankyou for sharing your video 👍😊💯🦘 absolutely wonderful 👍💯✅🏆

[@karolinascheepers6990]

a couple of my favourites...

[@Cat102edits]

I love South Africa!

[@adarshponsonby4303]

Love your videos esme. Been watching them since I’ve been riding

[@Lotti_The_Cat]

Thank you Esme for this video I love all animals and especially horses you are my idol please do a meet and greet in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 if I could meet any KZbinr it would be you ❤❤

[@emmawilson1197]

loved this!!!! your videos always make me smile

[@Just_HorsenAroundOfficial]

This was so good! The shots were AMAZING! I love your channel so much! Wishing you nothing but the best ✨💞

[@SethCraigRugby]

El video es increíble de ver y la calidad es impecable. Día muy triste para nosotros los brasileños, así que gracias por animarme. 🇧🇷

[@ThisEsMe]

obrigado por assistir, estamos todos tristes com o maior jogador de futebol do mundo

[@SethCraigRugby]

@@ThisEsMe Gracias por responder a mi comentario, me encantan los caballos, pero vivo en el medio de sao paulo, así que no puedo montarlos. ¡Amo a Duke porque es tan lindo! Uso tu canal para aprender inglés. ¡Gracias!

[@avie_louuu]

@@SethCraigRugby that’s so cool! Esmes channel is a great recourse. you will ride one day i know it! i’m so sorry for your loss as well❤

[@crochet_Christiana]

@@ThisEsMe I love all of your vids it's sad that I don't own my own horse BC one of my dreams is to go swimming with them and my riding school is only fields and roads if you want to hack but some day I want to canter on the beach BC I love cantering with my heart horse Marley

[@SethCraigRugby]

@@avie_louuu hola avery! Gracias por responder a mi comentario, es muy amable de tu parte. ¿Vives en Reino Unido, Estados Unidos o en algún otro lugar? ¡Me has hecho el día! ¡gracias!

[@LindsaySaltsgiver]

So mesmerizing Esme I really hope to go there some day. I love how you added those clips in the end with the music, it just felt magical! You are so lucky to have gone to Africa! Hope Joey recovers soon!

[@vickilimbocker2505]

You and your crew should receive an award for this gorgeous video fabulous!!!!

[@val_20125]

This video was incredible ❤ All the animals are beautiful 🐘🦒I hope Joey is doing well x❤

[@helenleprince8070]

When they rode at dawn the silhouette was so beautiful 😍

[@abdulqaadir6510]

at 15:30 - I realised why everyone felt safe from the Big Cat :D

[@andrenseklena505]

OMG the sunrise is soooooooooooo preaty and all the horses Just perfect Love the Wild animals

[@iilaixlaeditz7700]

That seems so fun!! Hope you enjoyed! Wishing you and all the horses and animals the best! 🤍 Have a great day/night!!

[@katyasilitch4539]

WOW!!

[@rheabhat8803]

I cant wait! its only 12:02 in Va LOL

[@mariskavandonzel6332]

Wow! Amazing.

[@dnanidrefoloptio2723]

It's look totally amazing 🌲✨

[@ilovechip.]

Esme, you are so brave, strong, sweet, kind and amazing! Such an amazing video!

[@emmaleah_]

Absolutely incredible footage!

[@esequestrian1547]

Esme, I have no words for this video!🤩 When I was watching the video it literally almost felt like I was there with you experiencing this incredible adventure! From the amazing footage to literally everything!😍 Its absolutely amazing!!!❤ Whenever I get the chance I will definitely go there!

[@juliakowalczyk6474]

Wow that looks so fun!! I definitely want to try that one day!

[@riaanventer1816]

Another beautiful spot here in SA: The Transkei… but what an amazing time in Botswana as well… will def do it one day. ❤ Hope Joey gets better soon.

[@Lotti_The_Cat]

Happy new year Esme me and merry late Christmas ❤❤love your Esme

[@michaelkramer7965]

My favorite was the sunrise! So beautiful!!!!!

[@plainsailing5987]

Looks incredible

[@laurenschenck5355]

Botswana is amazing incredible place! So peaceful amazing unbelievable place! 🕎🎁🎁🕎❤️💚🎁🎄🎁💚❤️💚🎁🎄🎁💚💚💚🕎🕎🎄🎄🕎❤️❤️💚💚🎁🎄💚💚💚💚🕎🎄🎁💚💚🎁🎁🕎❤️💚🎁🕎💚

[@bronfebey]

Wow, what a fantastic experience.. Huge kudos to the camera guy, those sunrise images are amazing 📸🌅👏

[@bethanys-herd]

Incredible!

[@ingridstone4622]

Esme+horse=love

[@Jennas_Horses]

This looks amazing!! What an incredible trip!

[@Horizonhorseback]

Thank you, what a lovely video. Thank you for all your hard work in making this video. It was such fun filming with you x

[@annarams1914]

Esme you are amazing and you inspire me so much. I love how much you care about Animals and you stay so positive and calm. Keep sharing your exspierience. I hope Joey is getting better.

[@annmarieford7863]

That looks like such a fun place

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!!!!❤️💚💚❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄💚💚🕎🕎🎁🕎💚❤️🕎🎁🕎🕎🎄🎄💚❤️🎁🎁❤️🎄🎄💚❤️🎁🎁🎁🎁🕎❤️🎄🎄❤️🕎🎁🕎

[@michaelkramer7965]

OMG!!!!! That looks amazing!!!! So cool!!!!

[@flashyandme]

I love your vids Esme and you are a really inspiring and amazing person love you❤️ And also your horses and donkeys are so cute 🥰, you treat them so beautifully 💖

[@vickwills5264]

This brought back so many memories - it is a truly magical place 🥰🥰🥰

[@Groundedsquirrel]

This is incredible!

[@5ofie]

Who ever did the videoing did amazing job there beautiful clips

[@ingridstone4622]

I love you esme you are the best people that are telling sorry for Joey I love as well.🐴

[@camilla_eq]

It looks so beautiful to be there😍

[@judeevans9629]

OMG what an incredible trip. You were absouletly beaming. So glad you had a great time, you deserve it, you work so hard. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. Jude from the UK X

[@DS-ky9dl]

What an unforgettable adventure...thanks for taking us along.

[@gracieloveshorsesandponies]

Cant wait! Love you lots Esme!!❤❤❤

[@timewiththequines]

Esme I love ur videos it's so cool how u can ride Next to the wild animals Hope Joey is having a good recovery all being well!!xxxx

[@val_20125]

its so cool 🦒🐃🦩🦜🦌

[@missbutters5305]

Yay, I can’t wait! I love your videos so much Esme!❤😊

[@rowdyrats7035]

Looking forward to seeing it, super excited! ❤

[@hockey_love34]

I can’t wait !get better soon Joey!

[@Dog_love12]

That looks sooo ccooolll!!! Lucky

[@laurenschenck5355]

I am so glad you had so much fun and you deserve this and so proud of you how fun and unique experience! 🎁💚🎁🎄❤️❤️❤️🕎🕎💚💚🎁❤️❤️❤️🕎🎁💚🎁🎄❤️❤️🎄🎁💚🎁🎄❤️❤️🕎💚💚🕎🎄❤️🎄🕎

[@equineabi1]

Wow!!!!

[@CaitlynTurner759]

Hi Esme

[@-sofiaequestrian-]

This looks amazing ❤️I'm so excited!!!hope Joe is doing better 💗

[@Dog_love12]

So glad joeys better

[@EquestrianLover_Amelieeeeee]

Ah I'm so excited! Ill definitely be watching!

[@flo_youtube9900]

I’m really excited for this it looks really cool. I hope Joey is feeling better ❤

[@Dog_love12]

Sooo beautiful wish I was there 12:08

[@emiliabickle]

That looks amazing

[@nightfox9199]

Cleaning videos are the best😌

[@TaylorParnell]

SOOOO AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 LOVE YOUR CHANNEL HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@linarabbah5891]

Wow that looks like fun! Love your channel Esme! ❤

[@vikkiparkinson7891]

Looks amazing esme really hope u enjoyed it praying Joey gets better soon as well

[@mylife4447]

Esme I like your videos a lot❤

[@jbradley166]

Looks very fun

[@equineabi1]

WOW WHAT AN AWESOME ADVENTURE!!!😍😍😍

[@karolinascheepers6990]

thank you so much for this moment

[@amyh1045]

What amazing camera work! Seems like a magical experience.

[@hollyhoney6664]

Absolutely breath taking

[@nikademirtas6320]

Hi Esme !! I’m really looking forward to seeing your video and also a lot of luck for you and Joey 🐎🐎👩🏼

[@roseytheequestrian3703]

I have NO idea if you will see this, but I have been watching your videos for 4 ish years now and for Christmas my parents got me your grey zoodie with the two horse shoes and what I think is Casper jumping! I love it so much and have worn it everyday since I got it! Thank you so much for being such and amazing KZbinr and have been such an influence and inspiration for my riding! Keep being amazing Esme! Also I hope Joey gets better soon!