MAKEOVER FROM RETIRED DRESSAGE HORSE TO SHOWJUMPER

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[@bonblue4993]

Chase is being so very patient but he looks like he's about to take a snooze! He is such a sweetie pie - big guy but so mellow!

[@AnythingArtist]

I need a guy like that in my life again! LOL! He's totally unaffected by Matt's anxiety. Probably even calming him down just by being the big bomb prob horse he is!

[@bigbiemacaw]

I often find big big horses are sweet babies..

[@bigbiemacaw]

@@AnythingArtist I need another horse in my life as well, ..its time..my boy was stolen 5 years ago..it feels odd replacing him, like I'm giving up searching 4 him..ill never give up..

[@kxtulapsi]

@@bigbiemacaw Im so sorry for you, Some people are disgusting stealing peoples horses. If hes alive and well (probably is) he knows youre looking for him. Never give up.

[@GlitterDex]

the bigger they are the more mellow

[@Sophie-cr8lj]

"LOOK AT THESE NATURAL HIGHLIGHTS!" "WOMEN WOULD DIE, THEY WOULD DIE FOR THIS TEXTURE!" ...I mean, he ain't wrong... chases mane color is goals😅😪

[@storminmay]

From Mean Girls lol “See this is the color I want…”

[@demoniacskz7277]

Well I got natural highlights, so I'm fine 😅

[@peggypapczun3061]

Chase is naturally gorgeous even if he turned pink!

[@suchasongbird]

The stables and houses, the whole place looks like a fairytale! 😍😍😍

[@AnythingArtist]

It does...it's so gorgeous...like art. It's how I used to imagine an "ideal" house as a kid. Very surreal. These guys are so lucky!

[@peggypapczun3061]

It is Heaven itself!

[@charlespetka3833]

I have to agree if I was able to live there I would !!

[@noninoni9962]

How long before a model's looks go (and the money with it)?? Enjoy it while you can... I'd be banking as much $$ as I could if I were you. Unless, you have a bottomless wallet.

[@karabnp87]

The whole mane cutting/trimming process here, is pure comedic gold.🤣💕 Reminds me of all the hours I spent trimming and then pulling my sweet chestnut guy’s mane.

[@plarkin6433]

I love Jesse...hes so sweet & diplomatic Fine, amazing horsr You both are so much fun to watch Thank You God bless you

[@pambennett7286]

Hi Matt, to do the finishing on the mane, I typically hold the scissors vertical and snip along the ends of the mane to give it a more natural look and so it doesn't look so blunt. As someone else suggested, for length, follow the curve of the neck. Should be a little shorter at the throatlatch. Just some suggestions to try if you so choose. You did a great job on Chase's grooming, all the same.

[@lizsurbanroost3624]

Yes! I hope he reads this comment and fixes it 😂

[@lauragesme5777]

I came to the comments to say this. Vertical snips along the bottom edge and even some deeper vertical snips to make it look like it was pulled.

[@mdee860]

Pam, Liz & Laura - yes! OMG 😆😁😆

[@joanaschlieper8552]

I‘m sorry about the the horse.

[@aliciaanglin297]

He did way better than me. Last time I left my mom alone with clippers she shaved my horses forelock off.....

[@farahataii5290]

Matt constantly asking “what do you think” Jesse saying what he thinks… Matt ignoring him 😆😆

[@JayPolaris]

Small tip. You seem to struggle with the "blunt" ends when trimming manes. You can ussually buy at a beauty supply store feathering scissors. It's used to thin out the ends and make it look more "natural". 😊

[@vickykent353]

Feathering scissors or what I call them, thinning shears. They work great.

[@Anna-kb6or]

Matt: ,,Is that it?" Jesse: *absolutely honest tone* ,,No." You're big support Jesse and I love that 😂❤

[@AnythingArtist]

Love these two together, also!

[@Anna-kb6or]

@@AnythingArtist Yeah!

[@berinlist]

Have missed the interaction between Matt & Jesse. Chase is such a great horse, just stands there as Matt is doing his makeover. Matt stating he needs to be in control now!

[@AnythingArtist]

Love the honesty at all times, even when it is not convenient! LOL

[@carolinesalpeck2567]

13:29 that look chase gives you when you stick your hand under his tail 😂 he is such a saint!

[@nlbhaduri]

Thank God you’re back to making content Jesse and Matt! I am addicted to you both and all your antics!

[@jodyinglis913]

Their banter is the best entertainment

[@katyasilitch4539]

What a beauty Chase is! And the sweetest most patient horse ever, he trusts Matt entirely!

[@mappandlucia138]

A very entertaining video! And in the midst of everything, dear Chase remains patient and calm. He is truly a remarkable animal.

[@sniffy2472]

Matt: this is satisfying, you ready? Jesse: yeah *camera totally unfocused* Lmao great filming skills Jesse 😭

[@jurrekarre]

when Jesse said "if I would advice you then I would advice you not to do it" lol

[@jessjones8592]

I'm laughing so hard when the wind blew his mane back! Hi guys! Looking great as always!

[@lollywenzel7276]

Lot more work but pulling the mane is really the best look - more natural, no straight lines, gives the right thickness - IMO

[@sadiecannova4536]

My trainer is obsessive about making sure we all pull and never cut manes and it hurt me to watch this not only because the look is not as good but I was also so jealous of how quick it was and the cut-free knuckles lol

[@perfectchaos5721]

i don't pull manes anymore but i do knife them which it looks the same, this video hurt me so much 😳😆

[@perfectchaos5721]

@@sadiecannova4536 i have to ask how are you cutting your knuckles, i used pull manes for sale horses, my own as well, I've pulled hundreds and I'm just curious how your holding comb, hate to hear your getting hurt while doing it :) there definitely ways that you shouldn't be getting knicked :)

[@dianealden9293]

Matt does not seem to research things like grooming. Mane pulling - tail pulling -- . In 30 yrs of horse work including hunter and jumper and events never in whole time did I clip or cut a mane except for stray hairs outside a braid. Is this a European thing or just Matt doing his own thing??? Reminds of someone cutting hair on a Barbie doll. Geebuz.

[@emmonstrex65]

Chase is THE most laid back horse ever!❤

[@sofiezeilershowjumping5342]

Here's a little advice from a showjumper: You can most definitely make his mane shorter and let it follow the shape of his neck more instead of being at angle straight across his neck. The shorter mane (BUT NOT TOO SHORT) will help you if you wanna do the showjumping braids. You kan also cut up and into the mane with very small cuts to make the mane look more natural, good if you don't wanna pull the mane for the same look, as it would get too thin then. Hope you can use it, just things I had to learn the though way over the years. Btw love your channel and good luck with the jumping!

[@pjk1714]

Chase is such a wonderful soul. His bond is special. After watching the video from a year ago with his leg and neck concerns, I'm surprised jumping was considered. Maybe as a viewer I'm just confused with the timeline and severity of the experience. Look forward to the updates and glad Chase is enjoying the change.

[@trenarichardson690]

This is something I really miss you guys doing fun stuff together

[@robinyates33]

I have been watching for about a year and a half. And even though you and your horses are 1000 leagues out of mine, your kindness humor and love for your horses really makes smile

[@Elbylicious]

"Nooo, Annie will miss Chase..." Bless you, Jesse. Always thinking about the horses. 🥺 Chase looks very handsome, a true supermodel!

[@gracehopkins7649]

I was screaming the entire time you were cutting chases mane- I loved how long it was T^T

[@elizabetheventing3827]

chase has got the best coat😍 so shiny and dappled

[@aurnaurrr]

Matt: freaking out about scissors and length and looks and abilities and equipment and the rain and Jesse: something about Adam Sandler

[@jackieraulerson2005]

What a calm boy, speaking about Chase.

[@tinak.6182]

Chase is such a treasure. So calm and patient. What a sweety 💖

[@rock2946]

"Every equestrian screaming" How'd you know? 😂

[@cottoncandy4486]

Well Chase is loving the change I reckon. Your eye on for trimming his mane is so good. You two chattering together is so funny. So real nice to see and hear, it's not pre planned or practiced. Love it boys , never change its so refreshing to see. You are lucky Chase's mane is so thick, my boy gets much more thinner lower down. I clip my own horses, but must say a full body clip is so darned boring. So sometimes its much easier to get someone else in to do it and just pay them. Feel lazy but yup its a boring chore. As an Aussie understand banging a tail.

[@kimcaldwell6084]

Chase is absolutely my favorite. He’s beautiful and sweet, too.

[@Jgirr5]

Love this vid! 2:45 Jesse subtle reminder he's team 🧛‍♂️ (not really into HP .....yet) 13:10 Jesse's great laugh as we learn 'tale banging' 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 So Funny and great job, Chase is a dream!

[@bpoliche8850]

....Great video with your candid interactions...and I just love this horse....!💕🐴❤️

[@tmicheletti100]

The flowers look so nice in the background. Jesse, u should do a vid and give us an update of the gardens.

[@lizzieburton5276]

Aww i love Chase, he's so quiet & accepting of everything Matt does xx

[@siennapenrose8691]

Matt: (puts a brush right under Chase’s tail) Chase: what is on my butt? Uh human?

[@annakeee]

Lol. Every equestrian: I’m going to give my horse a TOTAL makeover. (Trims mane. Brushes coat.) Voilá! 😂

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

So happy that we get to see Chase more ❤️

[@VIPEqTHud]

Top tip 😊 when you have it straight, flip the mane to the other side of the neck and brush it a couple of times the wrong side. Then brush it back the correct side. You will see any long bits then

[@mircat28]

"The banged tail should end about 4”/10 cm to 5”/12cm below the hocks. Any shorter may detract from the look of the tail. If your horse has a short or skimpy tail, you might want to skip banging it altogether. To get the right length, you can mark the desired cutting line with a little piece of masking tape or a chalk mark before you cut. Better to leave the tail too long, than cut it off too short. The Banging Process To bang your horse’s tail, you'll need: Mane comb Sharp scissors A plastic bottle or cardboard tube about 4 in/10cm in diameter (optional). Or in place of a tube or bottle an assistant who will 'lend an arm' (optional). Your horse should be accustomed to being groomed and handled and be calm when you work around its hindquarters. Follow these instructions to bang your horse's tail: Brush the tail smooth. Don't wet it. Grooming sprays and de-tanglers may make it harder to keep the scissors steady for a straight, clean clip because they make the hair more slippery. Have your assistant place the bottle sideways beneath the base of horse's tail so that it lifts the tail more or less into the position it would be if the horse were moving. If your horse isn’t going to squirm, it might be relaxed enough to hold the bottle in place on its own. Alternatively, you could just hold the tail up with your arm, but this is more work, and you could easily move your arm without realizing it. An assistant can be helpful to either cut or hold the tail up. Grasp the bottom-most portion of the tail and hold it into a tight bundle. Cut straight across the tail hairs. When the tail is dropped (bottle, tube or arm removed) the cut ends of the tail will be at a slight angle to the ground-the front being slightly shorter than the back. The cut will now be square to the ground when the horse is moving. As your horse’s tail grows, the tail will have to be trimmed again. How often will depend on how quickly the hairs grow"

[@carolynstewart8465]

Excellent!

[@alisonlee3314]

What a beautiful, calm horse he is 💗

[@karenhoxie1584]

Two words Matt; thinning shears. Perfectly trimmed mane in no time.

[@nirnaeth3645]

The energy these two have is everything XD

[@haileyp3423]

Only equestrians create this much chaos when trimming a mane 😂😂😂

[@AnythingArtist]

Yes! lol

[@karenannhoumark2001]

Yep🤣 It's a pain and makes you nervous and overthinking things every time😅🤣

[@carolynstewart8465]

So sadly true!

[@apachespook71]

Chase is so well behaved for the clippers... He looks good !!

[@cricket1301]

is "pulling" the mane still a thing? It was the only way manes were shortened at one time in the US anyway. I'm with Jessie on separating the tangles in the tail by hand

[@joselynensign9014]

Jumper tail are typically between fetlock and the hock. I love the " I am going to cut guite a bit" and then does a couple or inches trim on the tail.

[@carolwarmoth8744]

Chase is sooooo chill I love that horse ❤️

[@siepsch]

I love you chill chase is. Just standing there, not minding the whole stressed cutting of his manes. Haha lovely characters he has

[@livingtheretiredlife3061]

I use a razor blade so it looks not so “cut” and it hangs more naturally. To frame his neck it looks better if it follows the curve of the neck and is shorter at the throat latch.

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Seriously...take away the clippers from him!

[@tngldmane]

@@sewingstoryprojects6178 he loves cutting off the mane and shortening the tails. I remember him cutting off over half of His beautiful Andalusian stallion’s mane. That said these two young fellows are so enthusiastic about their horses and all you just have to smile and be happy with them

[@nancykaminski8600]

That mane is a travesty! Take the scissors away from Matt! That hard, straight edge looks so unnatural.

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

@@tngldmane I am very happy for them and they do take good care of their horses for sure!!! I just wished he would have used this cutting method for the mane kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJrTYaWpfNVsmaM

[@verina4118]

The mane omg i'm crying. 🙈😂

[@laurenirby3782]

Matt! His hooves look much improved

[@2Believe7]

Jessie Your a Hoot. Thanks Matt. Chase you are an Angel 😇

[@scarlett_belle]

Hey I just want you to know that I’m an English rider and you have motivated me to do dressage and jump I love you so much

[@jodierdmann2078]

It’s like my childhood with my mom cutting my hair. I heard the same, “why is it looking so weird.” As my mom would keep on cutting. Lol!

[@rebeccapoorter7353]

Great to see you guys back at it. Lost your channel for a while but I'm glad I found you again

[@milla3386]

That poor horse as Matt decimates the mane 🤣 . Give it to Jessee! Beautiful facility and love how gently and slowly they do all this =].

[@donaldfolkers8475]

The best part of this video is Chases show of patience.

[@syzygyfarm]

Hit that thumbs up if you watch the ads so Matt can buy more horse cookies! 🐴💕

[@suecastillo4056]

Put that clipper down!! You’re making me a nervous wreck!!! Do we have good scissors??!! OMG! Chip it out! God help me, I need a drink!!!😵‍💫🤣🙃😂‼️

[@sonjaanderson5998]

Both of you having fun

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Not the mane!!! 😭😂 Chase is chill and gorgeous.

[@terricolburn2011]

Chase is lovely and so calm. Matt and Jesse are great fun!

[@SHENworks]

Fun to watch...also looking forward to watching Emporio perfect his tempe changes!

[@aliciaohara8794]

Matt's smile @12:38 is too cute...or should I say beautiful? So handsome! I love seeing Chase more often, too.

[@debrawiley7673]

It's so good seeing Chase . He's so patient.

[@mashley444]

Actually it’s called picking a tail when you separate each hair by hand. We always did that with the Saddlebreds. Gives a beautiful full look.

[@kellyfletcher4158]

Love this, so excited to see Chase jumping

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

Hair is crazy 😝, Matt! The English are doing acrylic hooves. Have you seen? Also, edges of ears need to be trimmed. Where is the mane comb? Clippers are fine, but so are scissors. The length of the mane should be one hand wide from the crest for braids.

[@hollywill2226]

Explain those hooves please. I’m in USA.

[@preciousprincess6538]

@@hollywill2226 I am riding English and don't know either

[@Claire-tb5er]

A lady at my yard has acrylic applied by farrier to her horses hooves as he has a rare condition which makes his hooves crumble, so the acrylic is used to help his hooves stay strong for example. It's used to repair hooves ect as far as I'm aware 🤷‍♀️

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

@@hollywill2226 Look up acrylic horse shoeing techniques on KZbin. I'm in USA also, Florida. I came across it when surfing while streaming. It just looked interesting to me since I had a mare that always went with pads.

[@georgiaannbicknell6129]

@@preciousprincess6538 Look up acrylic horse shoeing techniques on KZbin. I had a mare that I always put pads on when I showed her. This looked interesting as an alternative.

[@Claire-tb5er]

Loving the brown on Chase 😍. Absolutely loving all these Chase videos!! Can't wait for the next one!

[@xlibris3149]

So exciting you shooting for Tommy Hilfiger. It's my favorite brand. Love the classy/sporty and elegant look of it and especially the colour combinations of red,white, blue and gold.😍

[@lindakinder929]

Jesse is so supportive of you, and Chase is so patient too! 🥰

[@ahnie771]

Love Matt and Jesse videos. 😊👍🏻

[@aliciaanglin297]

You should look into curly horses ❤️❤️❤️ they are an endangered horse breed and super rare. Also hypoallergenic. ❤️❤️And super versatile. Curly sport horses would be awesome to see you even meet ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahturner8678]

What a beautiful and sweet boy Chase is, he should be a tail model

[@brentspencer6019]

Garden's looking good boys , well done . Had a good laugh , you always bring a smile with that banter and I like your enthusiasm . There's a few horsemastership issues I could point out and I know you trust your horse implicitly . As everyone's an expert I don't want to seem patronising but ... makes me nervous when you put that pretty face directly behind the back legs , I know this horse is your best mate but don't ever take things for granted around horses , I have witnessed terrible accidents . Also I would recommend tying your horse to a loop on that rail , not the rail itself because if the sky fell in and he got a fright he would break the loop and not the rail which could in turn cause some avoidable damage . I have seen these things happen and expect it when you least expect it . It's a bit like defensive driving , where you anticipate, always looking over your shoulder even though you are indicating to avoid possible worst outcomes . I'm not a doomsdayer but you might relax around the wrong horse because you trust too much . My friend survived a point blank kick to the face but was blinded and lost her nose and that would not be a good look on the catwalk . I hope you don't mind me pointing out these observations , not a criticism just advice . Horses are powerful creatures and one slip is all it takes . I think because you have such a huge following you need to set the best example and you do a great job but stay aware and don't let your guard down when it comes to safety and don't take things for granted , I have learnt this from several near death experiences that still flashback and run my blood cold 😶

[@bettyann9230]

Chase is just standing still like a monument😂😂😂

[@AnythingArtist]

Every video of yours makes me so happy to see! Can't wait for the next new one! Long time subscriber! Also, I've been there on the show sheen conservation techniques for sure LOL! Watching this also reminded me of just how stressful it can seem when you know how perfection grooming looks and you're trying to get there within a certain time-frame. SO RELATABLE! I've been thinking of how fun it was to watch the vlogs when you went on the surprise vacation in Africa together. Have you seen the (very old) Equitrekking TV series? I'd love it if you ever had time to vlog a similar series of where to vacation that is horse-related...especially because I know how caring you are of horses welfare and husbandry. Please never stop being you!

[@dawndebenham8266]

That about time for chase oh god chase are so beautiful horse

[@katherinepoletto7875]

Thank You Matt..it brought back a lot of memories for me.i did the braiding on the mane.kat

[@EllieSueMay]

Watching Matt groom chase is about to make me cry. Sorry but chase has always remained me of my mare who I lost in 2020. But it’s making me feel better at the same time. I’m happy he is bringing chase out of retirement but also think about how chase needs to be comfortable above all. Such a beautiful team.

[@jemmalouisebennett610]

Aww chase looks gorgeous with his new look 😍💕

[@annschnerre8917]

"cut it two, three times and it's still too short!" lol!

[@artsofgold]

Such a handsome horse!

[@shannandesh]

He is such a lovely horse! What a dream to groom

[@vickyfane6321]

so funny...Chase does not care, only happy to be in front of the camera with is 'crazy Boys'!! OMG!!! Chase is so Beautiful and in 'control'!!

[@ssolyla6061]

I WANNA GO FOR THE SHOW JUMPERS LOOK! lol I love that

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

Such a nice video! Matt you are serious and determinated, you cut and cut again. OMG! I become anxious and think "Bye Chase's mane and Hi Chase's crest"! 😲 Not at all! You did great as always. Chase is a stunning, adorable and patient boy 💙 Jesse was joking and laughing and it's good too 😂 Can't wait to see your next video. Thank you! 😍💙

[@Sunsetluver1]

Chase is soooo good!

[@jennychevalier1588]

We used to put a rolled bandage under the tail then cut

[@darkhorsejosh]

This is hilarious! I had no idea that horses should look different in the show jumping ring and the the dressage ring, goodness, how the other half live! I just trim the tail when it gets too long!

[@gerrykehoe9807]

Love you Queens and your drama.

[@joaquingoni1654]

Bonito lugar, que maravilla, os envidio, la verdad, gracias por estos vídeos. Es un lugar para hacer una película, la verdad, con Matt y Drent como protagonistas, el lugar es perfecto. Saludos desde Jerez capital del caballo!

[@brittanyleighstevens5904]

Glad to see more videos of Chase

[@maceyrussell8652]

I love your videos thay always inspire me I have wanted to be a horse rider for so long and thxs to your videos I have got the motivation to do so. Also hi from Australia

[@vellamos682]

omg I wasn't prepared for the comedy show! 🤣

[@Bmwdressage]

It’s so funny how Jessa laughs at you 🤣

[@tracycameron5099]

You did an amazing job on Chase. He is so stunning! I would worry that Chase's tail being so heavy, might cause a rail to go down but if he gets it out of the way himself ...as some do.

[@srrfounder1]

Morning from Malibu, Matt! 😊🏄✌