LETS FIND OUT IF MY DRESSAGE STALLION CAN JUMP?

[@shamone_danzig6399]

Can we just appreciate how much trust has been built in this relationship? That horse is like “if you say so” and trusts that Matt will keep him safe. I love this relationship, I love that rider too. He’s a fancy KZbinr and he still has skill, heart, and care.

[@Maggieroselee]

Initially, he was just adjusting his trotting stride to go over the jump the same as over the bars on the ground! He thought that was the game until you raise the jump! He's a very thoughtful jumper trying to figure out ' the game' you presented.

[@truthofthematter9409]

Agreed, he's very willing and trying. That's the biggest part for jumping or anything new.

[@manalohan]

the distance are all bad

[@ongoingawakening4257]

Really good observation. He is eager to please. I think he’ll understand the game more as soon as he sees something high enough to make an effort to get over.

[@bonnieweeks8383]

It’s like he picks his legs up and levitates over the jumps. Very cute.

[@carlyd4279]

Can we see a video just of Chase, I feel like we haven’t seen him in a while.

[@bellasteppedonmahtoez932]

Yesss

[@elenahorowitz8765]

Yes we miss chase!!

[@michaela_]

Yessss Please 🥺

[@FluxyMiniscus]

I’d vote for that too! Especially if it was a chill trail ride or snuggle session. We love that big red pony

[@Ellie_Nightstorm]

He did a video a while ago on why Chase isn't featured as much

[@lb497]

This kind of confirms my thoughts about Emporio's back end. He's still seems weak and tight in the back. The polls do help elongate his back stride which helps match his front.

[@oldbroad7672]

Yep.

[@TheRoxle]

agree

[@ansonstewart8215]

I think they needed to put more space in between the polls to help emporio to elongate his back and push with his hind legs more. You can kind of tell that he doesn’t push as much with his hind legs as he does with his front when he was just trotting but it was made more obvious when they went to the poles. They should definitely do more trot poles to help emporio push more. I use trot poles as a way to check if my horse is actually pushing or just faking the connection and it makes such a difference.

[@tundranight2937]

Yeah I agree

[@janined8685]

I love how he trusts you and wants to please you. You asked him to do something new and because he trusts you, he was willing to give it a try. If he was uncomfortable, he kept it to himself and didn’t complain. He’s a champion!

[@Elbylicious]

It doesn't look too bad! He's a stunning dressage horse with a funky jump but he does his best! Also I think pole work is great for any horse, it's a nice exercise that trains the horse's mind and attention too, they have to figure out their legs.

[@allisonhulley5970]

I’ve taught many horses to jump and most were off the track tb. Most did the strangest things at first. A few got it quickly. You “ cannot” say he’s not a jumper based on his first session. I thought he was very willing and just did not really know what to do with his legs at times. Free jumping in a jumping lane helps a lot to let them figure it out on their own. If you had to keep him going and put up gymnastics etc he will soon start to work it out. Would be interesting to see. While he might not be a top show jumpers most horses can get over 3 foot 6”.

[@nicitanic]

@@justacinnamonsquare2480 Not true for all of them. I know some who jump really well. A lot depends on the training. I would never start a horse like that plus the poles were too close to each other.

[@RPostVideos]

I have also taught lots of ott thoroughbreds to jump and they are awesome. I prefer a thoroughbred. I also work for an online suicide chat. Guy was very doom and gloom. Then suddenly after an hour he says he is like an injured racehorse and had no future. I jumped all over that! Told him injured racehorses make great show horses. Suddenly he wanted to be a show horse and felt hopeful! ❤️

[@Kholoured]

Agreed I think this jumping and free jumping could be very helpful for building and strengthening his hind end and I'd love to see how he learns and see him figure it out. Track his progress of sorts. No horse should be a 1 trick pony :) I bet hed make a great jumping horse if given the time to figure himself out and strengthen his hind :)

[@allisonhulley5970]

@@RPostVideos that’s so good to hear. Horses are so healing❤️

[@lynette50]

You don't teach horses to jump. They know how to jump if they have to escape danger or pressure

[@TheEvilMinion]

I love these "At Home" videos, I especially love to see what's been done to the house and garden etc. We never know when the videos are coming so it's a real treat when they are uploaded. Thanks guys!

[@SuWa2202]

Matt is also active on instagram

[@Cali0863]

Agreed! So happy I found out about you & your horses! Love to watch! Miss being around horses… love the Aussie accent!

[@briannabrookshaw9318]

He always tries so hard for you Matt proof of a strong bond

[@debracrew3261]

No Matt definitely not a jumper, BUT a beautiful dressage horse.

[@Akari.Cant.]

What about Matt riding jesses jumpers

[@slidenapps]

Give the horse his head to use his neck

[@truthofthematter9409]

You cannot tell whether he's a "jumper" from one session that he's new to! Geez people, are you all expecting a magic pony?

[@truthofthematter9409]

@@slidenapps Yes!!!!

[@msgpoloeventing]

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[@ajperri2279]

I love how he actually keeps his stallion out in a pasture, unlike a lot of people. It is so important for any horse's mental and physical health to have adequate turn out time.

[@LE123LE123]

He’s a natural! Having taught horses how to jump, the bigger the horse, the more you need to make something visually imposing for them to want to make the effort. When he trotted over it, I was like ‘perfect!’ Because he’s not afraid and he’s getting his confidence. But every time you said he wasn’t using his back, I had a giggle because I was like ‘at his size, he won’t use his back until 3ft’ :D What a clever horse!! I’ve had my big horses go over small logs-since they are more solid looking they give a better jump, but not until they have mastered jumps that fall down. Was fun to watch! Thank you :)

[@Khanalee]

He’s so used to working uphill on the bit that he didn’t get it at first. It was fun to see his ah-ha moment. There’s always a freedom on the other side of the jump and he seemed to discover that too. And yet he was a good boy and didn’t get wild and break on the other side. I had a horse who would always do a little woopdi-doo buck on the first jump because his feet where up in the air, his head a little down, and isn’t that fun wee?!

[@belindastergaard5012]

Actually, you should always train your horse with ground poles, also as a dressage horse, and rider. So, its pretty weird to see, that he never tried that before...

[@belindastergaard5012]

​@• Equestrian Edits • It has nothing to do with it - it is good for ALL horses to do pole work. they think a lot more, and use some completely different muscles. Otherwise, many horses get tired of walking in a dressage square all their lives. Just as forest walks should be done often Jumpers should also have like 3-4 days a week dressage only, as well as a dressage horse need some fun sometimes, and some pole work.

[@belindastergaard5012]

@• Equestrian Edits • Nope, a jumper would you ruin completely if you jumping more than 4 times a week, i would say less. believe it or don't, a jumper NEED dressage, to control and relaxation in the jumping arena..

[@isa7352]

True

[@avatheresa.]

agreed, its a great exercise for all horses, no matter what discipline.

[@dr.peppereq1815]

Wow I agree I would have never thought about that. I'm getting a horse soon thanks so much for the tip.

[@ronjakoropecki1497]

He's just trotting and galloping over it with a bigger step in the beginning 😂 so funny to watch! But he's very brave and tries to figure it out ☺ so sweet!

[@CCGR-2024]

I was happy to see that he did well and finished on a good positive note, he may never be a show jumper but will be able to jump anytime you want in the training arena for fun if nothing else. All in all you have a smart, talented and good looking horse!

[@darkhorsejosh]

My friesian is abit like that, the jump has to be ‘a proper jump’ or he smashes through them from the back!

[@fonjadidi]

Yes! Anything too low my horse doesn't put any effort in haha

[@JR-js9bk]

Is that your Friesian in your profile pic? He’s stunning

[@darkhorsejosh]

Yes it is, thank you!

[@kittycatdays8719]

@@darkhorsejosh he looks absolutely gorgeous)

[@darkhorsejosh]

Thank you!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

In my (limited) experience horses are trained to jump, not just set over a fence the first time. So I think it's not fair to judge his jumping on his first time. He's so tall he went over the first jumps more like a cavaletti. Once it was higher he had to put some effort in. I think he did well. 🙂

[@denisedeboer5637]

Some are naturals tho! We have a 3 yr old that just escapes the arena sometime by jumping over the side. Which is 1m60 ish. We haven’t taught him anything about jumping proper yet.

[@LE123LE123]

That’s what Matt is doing here. Introducing his horse to jumps. Most dressage horses of this caliber don’t work too much over fences, but it is nice for them if they like it. This is the proper way to start--poles and low jumps. It’s just that Emporio is very big, and little jumps are likely just too small for him to bother trying. But bigger fences are risky if he doesn’t know where to put his feet since it’s new to him, so it’s a process. Some horses over jump the little things, some under jump. Trained both and there’s no set way to respond. It’s just up to each horse.

[@itschirpyy]

He was very alert, ears forward, actually think he was enjoying it

[@CyntiMissWorld]

Emporio is like: "thats boring, i need it higher. i am actually a jumpinghorse" LOL

[@tinak.6182]

Wow. That was really interesting to see. At the lower size, he's just going over it without jumping. I was a little bit impressed how he does it. That he walks over it without any problems. And later, where it was higher, he jumps better over it. Thank you for sharing it with us. That was fun and makes me smiling...

[@obsessedme5484]

yeah he really mastered the skills of going over the small jump without going up at all, it was impressive indeed!

[@NamesOfTheHare]

He's trying so hard and seems to really enjoy himself jumping! What a sweet boy.

[@jonjonwp]

Don't write him off too soon , he was really getting into it the last couple of jumps.

[@raynmaker]

i couldn't help but laugh out loud when he was going over the lower jumps, the way he sort of tried with the front but kept on trotting with the back sort of made him look like he was running over the jump on 2 legs and it was so funny 😂 but he did really well on the higher jumps!! seems like he finally got what you wanted him to do :)

[@lilybean9585]

The last horse I rode regularly, the only saddle fitted to him was a jump saddle, so I did everything in a jump, all my flat work, trail rides and of course a little jumping here and there. Now anything that isn’t a jump feels so weird

[@julebremmes2310]

I have an Irish Cob and she's not a born jumper, but she has a lot of fun doing it now and gets better every time. And our stable owner always used to tell me "every cow jumps a meter" to encourage me 😆

[@siepsch]

He was so sweet! The lower jumps were so funny, bit the higher he really impressed me. He was so calm and learned fast what he was supose to do

[@katesterly547]

Thank you and Jesse for the work that you do to put these videos together for our enjoyment. And also thank your friends, the four-legged ones. Stay well, be safe, love from Texas.

[@fishingforgolfballs]

You are so fun to watch Matt... You're so authentic and down to earth about everything... as well.... you are so thoughtful of your horses and others who work with you.

[@Harrysmababyhorse]

Those last jumps though! He’s so cute! He was trying so hard! He’s a wonderful! A real credit to your training!!

[@hannahmoates107]

Honestly this has to be so good for strengthening his hind end and getting him to stretch out his back!

[@victoriaoska8182]

Imporio is only a novice at jumping. He just needs more practice and experience. Like anything it's time and effort. PREs can jump. Here in AU There are a couple that are good jumpers.

[@bevemslie8797]

OMW! WOWOWOW he’s beautiful and darn he did so very well for the first time with you jumping him. I sure do love his coloring. He is absolutely gorgeous. I love him. Xxx

[@k.nalani5182]

As an ex-three day event rider that now rides PREs and Andalusian crosses in dressage, this was entertaining af for me.

[@Claire-tb5er]

Emporio is SO handsome 💙. Well done to him tho, think he done well out of his comfort zone of dressage! Was lovely to see Emporio and Serrano after so long 🥰

[@tarakean2756]

Love watching your videos. I love the way you let us know what you're doing whilst riding and watching your relationships with your horses bloom. Keep enjoying

[@Jgirr5]

❣Really enjoyed the video ~ Thank you Matt (and Jesse!)! What a great way to casually introduce beautiful Emporio to a new riding element, proud boy! So nice to see each of the home and garden updates 🌸 Love and prayers always ❤🙏

[@blue.equestrian]

Has anyone noticed how nice Matt looks with his hair like what

[@helentariau5352]

It looks tragic. He looked so well groomed and suave before. He looks like a hillbilly now.

[@SparkleJiggs]

@@helentariau5352 how dare he look like a regular person!!! :o

[@aspannas]

@@helentariau5352 What a rude and unnecessary comment to make, do you think he'll appreciate comments like this?

[@mphorsemanship4737]

Helen Tariau yes a hillbilly that lives on a gorgeous horse farm with amazing stallions and sponsored trucks🤨 😍 not sure how curly hair equals hillbilly but ok🙄

[@LE123LE123]

Are you all for real?? It’s his HAIR! He can style it anyway he wants, and if he is still modeling, he may not have a choice as to what to do with it. That’s chosen by his modeling agency. So suck it up guys.

[@windfall331]

This is a great video for those who believe horses dont like jumping. His attitude was all try, and he seemed pleased with the exercise during the last jumps. Love how you laugh and praise him.

[@mariebeach3505]

You are such a kind, quiet and elegant rider. I wish everyone would treat their horses so nicely.

[@rebeccamoran9404]

How cool and positive for both to enjoy something completely new and forward.

[@Tyson-co4oc]

I love how Matt referred to him as his beautiful emporio. Love you guys relationship you can tell emporio really does try for Matt

[@dianenielson7552]

Hi Matt, nice to meet you. I've just recently started following you and I enjoy your content very much. I have owned several horses in my life and ride Western. However the reason I started following you is because I love how connected you are emotionally with your horses, I am the same. I love your family dynamic. And I absolutely love how you describe everything down to the tee. Keep up the good work you look fantastic on all your babies. Much love from Ozark, Missouri. US. By the way I cried my ass off when you had the horse communicator out, that was so beautiful. I don't know how you weren't sobbing. LOL

[@tamlynblamey138]

Well done Emporio. You did so well. I just love him, he's gorgeous Matt. Please can we see some more videos of Sereno too.

[@bioniclady5]

Loved your video! I have found also that too small of a jump for a truly athletic horse can confuse them and LEG ON -- always easier said than done and it was a really nice educational presentation, thank u and seems like he really did enjoy the change of pace. Hard work it is, right? Going from dressage to jumping and back again but I think it really helps open the horse up and give them something fun and new to focus upon. Good for you!.

[@gretagiannoccaro4811]

We all need a horse who tries as hard as Emporio! He's very brave

[@catherinerossa4531]

This video was a while ago but this just proves Matt is a great equestrian and a great horse man. His horse clearly trusts him and he clearly trusts his horse. The bond between these 2 is amazing.

[@brooke7464]

When you were doing the practice jumps while not riding him he jumped. I don't think he realizes he is supposed to jump. Just a little too low for him. Also nice garden, very pretty and much better. Will you add paved stone like the other walkways on that bare dirt area ?

[@nikisterris8907]

This house and landscaping looks so good! I know it’s about emporio but like so good

[@Poetessa2]

I think it's amazing that you're introducing him to jumping!! When I got my 10 year old FEI guy he had never seen a trotting rail, other than to snort and spook at it, let alone a jump!!! That is so counter-intuitive. They need to try new things, they need to step away from the dressage ring and let their mane down...so to speak. And it's super cardio exercise!! I was blown away by his eagerness, he is game for anything. He doesn't need to be a GP champion, as long as he's having fun and super cool about new things. I would love to see you try him over a nice little gymnastics when he has some experience, they are such a great teaching tool and with the distances a bit tight, he'll learn to sit back and snap up his knees up! But honestly, you should be sooooo proud of your gorgeous super star!! He's all neck which we LOVE!!! Congrats!!

[@jenbritten-rohrbach9269]

I think he honestly looked like a normal horse would for the first time jumping.

[@fennaforanimals1403]

You could say that because this breed lift their legs up higher than most other breeds, that they are already taking kinda mini jumps during trot and canter ✨😛

[@terrybacot3858]

I love how you guy keep coming up with things to stimulate your horses brains and keep them thinking.

[@pfkat9749]

This is great! I think horses, like people, enjoy getting to do different things. He looked like he was understanding what to do and was getting into it at the end

[@biggothepiggo]

When he was all hot at the beginning, I really, really, REALLY loved the way you regulated his rhythm using your body and the rhythm of your rising in trot and didn't hang off of his mouth. Very impressive. Lovely riding. As for jumping, it takes them a minute to figure it out, so I'm with Jesse; we really have no idea how good he is at it and we won't for a while, if ever, because I know that isn't your focus. But it does look like he enjoyed a little off property fun very much and it did seem like a fun confidence boost for him.

[@janegoldstein8110]

Hi Matt and Jesse, Very well done with Imporio Matt. I do agree with you, jumping might not be in Imporio’s repertoire but he certainly did give it a good try for you. I enjoyed the video a lot and removing those huge trees certainly has helped with what you can now see from your house. Take Care both of you, Jane 👍😎🐎🐴🧑🏻‍🦰

[@SuperJJx]

He has the same technique has hurdle runners do, they don't jump they just do one big, quick step over and their torso don't elevate. Really interesting to see how different the fist jumping experience can be.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Yes. This exactly what it looked like! Well said.

[@leliacogar9051]

Just to add a note: I love gray and black white horses..used to see a trotter named Fred he was quite the race trotter won with him every time he ran..wonderful horse ..he is retired now but always in my heart and mind even though I was a fan.. We have the same taste in so many things you and Jesse agree on..ps:my dad's name was Jesse and so finding you too was like coming home in my mind..love you both.❤

[@jamielynn7674]

This is something my trainer did with us ALOT. She refused to just let us stick to one thing because learning new things keeps the horses mentally engaged. If they have to mentally work to learn new tasks, they stay interested and listen better, they also show improvement in other areas... especially when it comes to handling new things they come across at other arenas/stables.

[@patriciaruth2894]

Thanks for the fun video, it was great having you and Jesse filming again! Emporio did his best and got there in the end! Your property is beautiful, you and Jesse must be proud of all you both have accomplished.

[@greekfire2012]

My horse does jumping mostly, and I bought and rode in a dressage saddle for a bit. It was different for sure. He is built downhill so he feels very even in a jump saddle. I felt like I was going to go off the front in a dressage saddle!

[@blue.equestrian]

Ive been waiting for this video since i saw it on your story very excited to see😃

[@amandawalsh7115]

Lovely to do something different and see how much that affects a horses' mentality in such a positive way. Emporia has had a glow up!

[@lindalala5813]

So good to see you! Emporio looks so good and once he understands what you want, he does quite well. Miss you, Jessy and the horses.

[@kathybradbury]

He needs to have his head as he approaches the jump.right now his movements are all dressage-a sport horse doesn’t have its head held in.

[@smellyolegoat150]

Emporio is such a beautiful creature! It was also great to get another glimpse of you guy's place. It is also really beautiful!

[@SylviaAlcatrazz]

It kinda looked a bit like once he was at the rail he thought he had to hurriedly walk over, when it was low, I was wondering if maybe putting the trot poles before the jump would help him rush less and think about what the question is you're asking of him, instead of just scooting his butt over the poles last second and feeling hollow

[@ronnajolynch9585]

I could watch the handsome dude ride that gorgeous creature all day long. Matt, I love the way you handle and care for your horses. This was fun to watch no matter if he did well or not.

[@steffievandop807]

I think you should try this more often! He looked so happy when he got the hang of it and maybe you'll never be able to jump super high but it's a nice distraction from the dressage work and helps build balance

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

"There is a first time for everything" (Matt to Jesse - April 2021). It's so true! Emporio is a big cute boy who always does his best to please you. In the beginning he doesn't jump at all but at the end, when the fence is higher, he does well. Good job Emporio! Love you 😍💙💙

[@Jensau1]

Even if he'll never be a showjumper, I love how you give your horses something different and fun for them to do! 🐴

[@hobbitkitti]

Awe it looks like he had fun! Maybe not a future showjumper but😂

[@terrilewis172]

So nice to hear your stallion comments. There should be a mandatory top 10! Jumping is something new to keep his mind from being burned out as is trails.

[@jenniferscelso4998]

Such a good horse. He was willing to try willingly. Horses will not do something if they don't want to. Great job!

[@Getoverit143]

I was watching another video on youtube of a middle aged english woman teaching her horses how to jump. She started with lunging the horse over the trotting poles, then increased it with some smaller jumps in both directions and then actually jumped her horse over the jumps and increased height over the year. I believe she did it this way to prevent injury to the rider and horse. I'm sure you would never hurt your horse but I thought id pass along this idea :) Beautiful horse!!

[@rustymcnitt5508]

Ok I think Emporio did really good. After all it was his first time and completely different from what he is being trained for. With that being said, just enjoy your time with him and just have fun with each other. He loves you and will do his best to please you. I don't know how many "jumping " horses you've ridden, and how different it might be, but maybe if you could find a friend who has a jumping horse, ride it so you can get a better feel on how it might be. Thank you for sharing this experience and fun day. And he.lo "Jesse with the crocs on" lol lol. Best always to both of you. Take care and continue to enjoy life to the fullest. Looming g forward to seeing what you come up with on landscaping project. Catch you later Rusty in OK

[@hannahayla]

I did some jumping with a PRE and the same happened, it feels really weird. It needed to be "high" to jump but when it got too high it didn't work anymore. Thank you for this lovely video!!

[@pal7252]

Matt. Your horse did great. Don't over think it. YES! Your horse can jump. 😉

[@TaylorParnell]

awesome! i have been jumping for 20 years i am looking to buy my first horse i want to continue jumping however I have always wanted a fresian and i know they arent really built for jumping so really cool to see your horse have some fun doing it!

[@lindawatt8070]

He is soooooo beautiful. Is Sorrento alright? When will you be riding him?

[@CocoCapri.]

😄😂😂 Omg! My beautiful boy!! Almost smacked in the face 😂🙈🐎 ❤️ he has a massive neck! Stunning stallion - sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦 Matt and Jesse ❤️

[@aliyaallen2230]

wow, you have done such a great job at retraining his head in the contact. He's like a completely different horse now. Well done.

[@palimarianne]

Matt, ❤️ This was fun to watch and then not quite as fun…..So I want to say that: You can give him the benefit of the athletic and wise horse he is And who is also green to jumping with a rider…and so therefore he would need to stretch his neck out and look at the space between the trot rails to keep his back up and maintain his usual good suspension in order to articulate his four quarters evenly and then to find his own stride for balance as he approaches the Jump…(and to be fair, with a ground rail for reference )….. Then and you can also let him have his head completely as he readies his body to take off over the jump and let him have the snaffle ( that’s why its there for this exercise…right? )….so as he gathers his legs he can round his back and so he still has his neck and head articulating harmoniously with his whole spine as he flies over and also as he’s ready to land…with the freedom to bring with haunches and his hind legs up and under himself for the safe landing and to enable him to get his front feet out of the ground and ahead of those hinds which now land and carry his momentum forward safely. This horse could, as the natural athlete he is…have figured this all out if he’d been loose or with you riding but on a giving rein contact just to keep him straight ( if he had needed it…which he really didn’t ) and also with you reaching forward and letting him stretch his neck for balance as he left the ground and sailed over to collect his hinds for the nimble landing and while elevating his forehand for a safe follow through with no injuries…..instead he hollowed his back and threw his head up to keep in anticipation of smacking a rail or…??? or a front leg with a hind hoof with all the concussion that comes from the absence of his normal great suspension and ease of elevation. Try free jumping him slowly in an easy track along the arena fence and you’ll have your test of whether or not he can jump. 😇 He can, of course.😍 He’s a natural athlete and so are you plus you’re a talented rider and you have a feel for horses and especially this one. Your training and practice has made it possible for you to ride with any length of stirrups and you can adjust your position easily so with a mane hold with little rein contact you two could jump in a controlled space for simplicity and confidence building and you wouldn’t even be surprised because you know you’re a pair 💕and…..that… You Got This……and anything else you try…..So use a coach next time for safety and soundness and have fun with your horse who can “fly without wings” as the Arabs were quoted saying was why Allah made the horse. 🎆🌅😇❤️💚💜

[@pjk1714]

I've noticed consistently that front right ankle rolls up flailing outward before landing as the left tends to extend flat. It was there even during the purchase video. The left seems to be building strength and not collapsing.. That's usually a tendon moment. Have they ever said anything about the right? Thanks for sharing..Incredible boy.

[@---td5fg]

Poor Emporio LOL. I have the exact same issue with my Pure bred Section D - who is alos pure dressage and similar build. No backend at all! I just tend to do a bunch of jumps till he gets the hang of it - its all about time with these sorts of animals

[@dianealden9293]

Had one of best instructors in US south. She was mostly dressage and eventing BUT ground work with poles was crucial. I spent lots and lots of time doing ground work. Whether you are into dressage or jumping the basic moves are like doing scales on piano or figure work in figureskating. I like eventing more than show jumping - in my opinion it attracts more horsemen than any other types. Besides it is more diverse - your horse and yourself have to be proficient in dressage, stadium jumping, cross country. Cavelletti - small series of jumps does wonders for timing and getting the horse engaged. Never had a push button horse. Spent months perfecting walk and stop. Boring but crucial. Lol used to get me 8 and 9s in scoring. Also helped me to become more balanced. There is no quick fix to perfection on way to Gran Prix or even doing decent second or third level test.. Anyone who thinks a horse will get them to Gran Prix without basics - in my opinion put the gold cart before the horse.

[@nicoleann0703]

Such a beautiful horse ❤️ I'm not a rider but I love these videos 🙂

[@celestial_estelle6766]

It's like he's trying to use his front to push off from the ground instead of using his hide quarters

[@Sianpb97]

I used to ride an Andalusian mare who was imported from Spain and she was a jumping machine. Only problem was bloody water she hated the stuff!

[@ahnie771]

Thank you, thank you. So much fun to watch! 👏🏻💕

[@sammekie]

He looked a lot like my welsh cob stallion when he first jumped and he has the same barrock build... To it too. And believe me after a couple of lessons he flew! And he loved it sooooo much! 😍😍 So i would recommend jumping or doing cavaletti once a week with him it's a nice change of events and he seems to enjoy it lots

[@hereiampanda9603]

It's also good for horses to do something new once in a while, for their mental being. Because for me if I do a routine for a while I would want to change something so I could feel more accomplished?

[@sherrileeslade6557]

Matt I think you need to give him more credit he looked phenomenal he didn't refuse he was very graceful. I think you need to keep working him on and off over the jumps it's a matter of you're not giving him high enough jumps

[@charliefunboy5210]

This one of my favorite videos that you've done. I really enjoyed it. I would love to have seen JESSE trying the jobs with him too. Just for fun. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@es0516]

It is pretty cool that he tries what you ask him, looked a little goofy in the beginning but it was his first try!

[@JodieTotman]

Reminds me of how pony's just trot through jumps rather than actually jumping over them 😅

[@rodneywroten2994]

Was so nice seeing you two. Hope you can do more videos guys

[@rockannand]

I think he would be a wonderful jumper! My Andalusian is an Eventer!! They have tremendous engines for it and are so brave! I love your boy!

[@twistymisstea3439]

Pretty nice to see him in snaffle and a jumping saddle and outside his comfort zone. He is very eager to pls its obvious and he learns quickly. A for effort Emporio! 👏