Murphy Cross Country Schooling

This was our first time doing cross country in a year so we were both a bit rusty but I was really pleased with him :)
I know my riding is far from perfect but I really don't care what I look like over XC, the main thing is getting us both over the fence safely, not looking pretty. I never use a stick at home, but sometimes xc he needs a little tap to remind him to pick up.
I was focusing a lot on the water as that used to be a problem for us and he was so brave :)
Cross country course = Ballyvannon

[@crimsoncaballus8143]

1:59 "Who is this person? Who is this person? I want to eat a spider." 😂 I died

[@ashrein5531]

That's how I act I have never related to someone so much

[@WeeOllie97]

I love the way that on the steps when he was unsure you just took all the time he needed to teach him, no whips and no massive kicks in the belly. Just gentle persuasion, so nice to see! Too many riders now whip and kick their horses into doing something they are scared or uncomfortable with! So encouraging to see it done in a gentle way!:)

[@jamieduggan4297]

its nice to see slack reins for once when watching someone jump. He looked like he was actually willing to jump haha

[@keithschillereff6480]

Yes

[@lexifeldmann5353]

I rode a haflinger gelding who had been ridden to absolute rock solid personality mouth and sides. You couldn't get that lug to move an inch when I started, he'd been so hard-ridden by side-thumping children. Took me about a year of lessons and a half lease on that sweetheart that he started to enjoy work, he was fit, he was SO much softer, I rode him English and Western doing barrels and jumping along with drill team thrown in. Took me 2 years to get him to almost showable standards before I left that farm...learned that it tok less than a month for him to return to that hard-sided immovable lump. I was so mad at the barn owner after that....she's been a thorn in my side ever since I started working for her but I miss that horse.

[@lexifeldmann5353]

the point of that was, eventually he started wanting to go over the low jumps we did for lessons. I'd drop the reins and throw my hands out and he'd line up and hit it without any urging...

[@emilienatalie8635]

I love your cross country videos. Murphy is adorable 💖💖

[@leeannemcgunnigal7294]

you go girl

[@morgandecker7604]

you can tell how much trust you two have gained in each other lately, so impressive. its so wonderful to watch

[@rosechaplin2272]

I love the way that you are always praising him! You must have a really good bond!

[@equineobsession3218]

It's amazing to see how much Murphy came on he's a completely different horse I can't believe it!

[@dianabravestorm3004]

murphy has such a lovely jump! i bet he is a good horse to find the correct jump seat, you obviously have no trouble with hard take offs !

[@LoveDanceRide]

YEAAH MURPHY!!! You guys both looked AMAZING!!!! Don't doubt yourself Gemma, just looks at how far you've both come and all the wonders you have accomplished. Amazing.

[@sophiemorgan8773]

Murphy is adorable😘especially when he went off the platforms! His legs went so long

[@miafoster7178]

You and Murphy are amazing jumpers, I love watching your videos of you jumping him. I love them.

[@gretchenvanblair595]

2:04 "I wanna eat a spider" LOL.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

you and your horse are really good together. your very patient with him. he's really beautiful too. best of luck!

[@katnjas]

You're position is already so much better Gemma! good job! Murph looks AMAZING

[@elenakim-taisan3809]

i personaly think that your the best rider!! i dont know why :/ you just ride so stably and so confident. you alwayd get perfect distance and much much more wonderful things! i just love how you ride!

[@horsecrazy424]

I just love Murphy! :) He was so cute when he was jumping into the water lol

[@sophiestokes7335]

Now that’s one good rider and one good horse , perfect team !!

[@Geeoorrggiiaa45]

With the steps he's like , " what is this, I must kill it" he's so adorable !

[@adelaidecalin2588]

WOW, she is GOOD!!! She makes it look so easy!

[@manorgirlequestrian9554]

Murphy looks awesome! :)x He reminds me of my pony Scooter haha :)

[@wendylow5748]

Wonderful horse, rider did a great job giving him confidence!

[@caitlinjeffery4338]

3:44 would make the best picture ever 😘

[@QueenKiller445]

His flying changes are too cute!!

[@HaflingerFlicka]

2:43 - Murphy: "WHERE'S THE GROUND GONE??!!" he's such a cool horse :D well done

[@ColouredcloudsSJB]

Love how honest he is, and how beautifully and quiet you ride him :D he obviously trusts you an awful lot :)

[@alicebain15]

This is amazing!! I love how Murphy kind of swims in the air before he lands in the water

[@NothernCascade]

Gotta love Lauren's After Earth reference LOL. Btw, I don't think I've seen anybody comment this yet, but I love how you always remember to praise Murphy. I watch a lot of riders if it be at a competition or just schooling have a steller round, course, etc. and not even acknowledge their horses. One of my bigger pet peeves. But I'm happy to see you always telling Murphy he's a good boy or give him a good pat :) Yet another reason to admire you haha

[@totallyhorse]

I love that you give Murphy his head down the massive drop into the water jump. Your such an amazing rider!!

[@hghicks7618]

it's kind of therapeutic to watch this. Everything is just very quiet and tidy

[@Lottshorse]

The jumps into the water are too cute!!!

[@horses2850]

He's such a Gorgoussss horse and you handle him so well!

[@RhiandPug]

He is looking great Gemma :) looks like he really loves cross country :) xx

[@vickwills5264]

He still does his murphy trot through the water he's so cute! X

[@GuitarHorse98]

lol Murphy when he jumps into the water at 2:09 he's like "weeeeeeeeeeeeee i'm going to leap like a deer!" haha he is so funny! :) He's doing REALLY well for not doing XC in a year . Man my mare would be like "no no no no no" :D keep up the great work!

[@Millieandwhiskyxo]

2:03 Lauren ''i wanna eat a spider'' hahaha

[@Hellodude1234567890]

He's so cute :) So funny when he throws a strop becuase he doesn't want to go down the stairs :D

[@TrueVentureFarm]

Amazing! You guys rock!!! And Murphy was so brave to do all of that scary stuff!!!

[@ETEquine]

Awww love it!! one of the drops into the water was massive!! :) x

[@RockEatandSleep]

It's hilarious how Murphy tries to swim! What a lad c;

[@Ks-eq7lb]

What a good ride, he is absolutely adorable

[@hikori3941]

Oh my gosh, he is so cute going down those drops.

[@takeachancex7552]

omg ahaha, i love the comments that were made by lauren!!! i want to eat a spider ahahah xxxx he has an amazing jump :D xxx

[@SMV1199]

Awe! He kinda looks like my Murphy! (Just a little though) such a cutie!!

[@tamsinjones5182]

Aw 2:43 is so cute! Murphy's legs! Aw haha x

[@NoelHorseFarm]

Ugh you guys have such nice places to go schooling I'm jealous. Nice job though Murphy is a beast :)

[@CookiePrinsess101]

Its such a beautiful sight how Murphy trusts you completely

[@2snowgirl520]

You and Murphy look amazing!!! Wow!

[@0xMikaela]

Me thinks eventing is underway for you's 2 ;) Bless the little dude :) Looking good guys x

[@britneypoundes3849]

His rear made me laugh it was so cute.

[@rachaelconlon682]

He looks amazing to jump!!! Well done x

[@kaiabaker7524]

great job, and awesome on the banks

[@TiboJasu]

I loooove your attitude, you're soo positive

[@caitlinzr02]

such an amazing rider and beautiful horse

[@bethannicholson97]

Murphy is looking so good im so jealous of you!x

[@claddagh365]

Class Gemma :) That XC course looks fair fun :D

[@HannaahW]

He looks amazing Gemma!!

[@Jasminequstrion]

He's is ADORABLE!

[@mpyellow95]

You looked perfect, you've done such a great job with murphy. Well done! :D

[@anonymousanonymous7348]

murphy is so beautiful you are so lucky to have him great job

[@hairyexmoor]

This is so good! That step into water was huge! You should BE murphy maybe in a year or so :) x

[@AppaloosaHorse21]

I loooovve your jumping position!! Especially the lower leg. -3

[@HappyHorseJumping]

Love it ! Won't lett me like it but I don't like it , I love it haha ! Xc

[@shannon4071]

He looks like a great horse !!!!! :)

[@equimillie7429]

Great riding he's come on so much x

[@lexifeldmann5353]

I love the pink bridle on the dark bay. It complimented the horse very well!

[@carolinebaker7722]

you two look great Gemma murphy loves and listens to you, your a great team don't listen to anyone who doesn't think this (: xx

[@Majanka41]

2:42 wow it looks so scary !! Well done !

[@DunanyTeam]

Wow that's amazing :) well done , looked like yous had fun :D

[@gezzcanezz]

thanks for the nice comment :) I'm always patting him and talking to him, he looks after me so well so I have to give him his dues :)

[@DancingPigsAreEpic]

"fear is choice, Gemma" hahaha

[@FinniganMigginigan]

Sooo cute and awesome you were both great xx

[@lorenjansz6844]

you look really good and well done dont worry about how u look or what others think of u it is ur horse and you know u did the right thing ;) xx ps you look great and you are right atleast you are both safe x

[@pastalover9]

You are such a good rider :) I will never ride las good like you

[@emilyjackson9107]

Ana Cutepie I'm sure you will - its just how much your willing to try and give. ❤️

[@pastalover9]

HayItsEmmy Awww thank you so much ❤️

[@SilverSeabreezeStables]

This is amazing. Love the way you treat you're horses! Great :)))

[@charlizejade_8715]

Aww, Murphy Is Sooo Cute! :)

[@jurgenkruijt4224]

Wow your such an amzing rider I m hoping to do a bit of crosscountry on my new horse ♥

[@mollykilby5912]

So good you inspire me :) x

[@MyrkviDeLeus]

wow you and your horse are such a great team!!!

[@ilovedee99]

Aww you both did so well i really want to go!!xx

[@horses6tex]

Your horse is very nice looking and u are a very good rider

[@pecphysiotherapy]

He looks fab!!

[@corinneohare7843]

I love Murphy he looks like one of my old horses Tonto and you Stirrup's look short I no it was cross country but I don't have mine as short as that and well done

[@emmabroshar9861]

her stirrups look short probably because Murphy is tall

[@jessicas2247]

He's come on so much from when you first got him!

[@EllaCowboy]

you are an amazing riding and you horse is goregouse!!! :9

[@SingingWolff]

I love the After Earth reference! :D

[@oliviabrown1327]

you have such an amazing horse!😃

[@ofcourse_its_my_horse7300]

if my horse went anywhere near water she would shy and do all sorts of things and go "nope i'm not going anywhere near that stuff!"

[@CA454678]

Amazing! Your lower leg position is so perfect!

[@TwistandShout09]

you and murphy are amazing!! :)

[@kayleighbrown356]

U ride him really well :) xx

[@LoveInfinnity]

He's such a cute horse! You have done a great job with him, :)

[@ponniesful]

You ride sooooo good iam a fan of you :)

[@shiv1610]

Your really good at xc , i've never tried it before :P xx

[@Lauren-pn7le]

Aww good job, 5:00 scarred the life out of me! Well done for staying on! ;)

[@Alleredetaget]

I love your horse, is amazing horse

[@natalieridgway9012]

aww Murphy is so gorgeous !

[@BambiRengdengdeng]

that horse is soooo cutee xx

[@clararichard1121]

My horse is scared of everything. It's so hard to make him jump something new. Cross country isn't for now with him. 😂❤

[@cjam191]

i feel your pain but confidence is key and keep him moving towards the jump and past it! thats what i find works as soon as i have a slight bit of nervousness he refuses but if im confident he will jump it though it will look and feel awful the first time cause he always tries to look at it but ensure none of it touches him haha but we get over it then the next few times are always better haha keep up im sure you're doing great! x

[@goldenbuckskin5995]

I WANNA EAT A SPIDER 0.o XDDDDD

[@emmawarren5383]

The way you laugh at 0:45 and then go NO! :') I don't even know why I find it so funny :')