MY FULL EVENTING DEMO WITH LAURA COLLETT AND DICKIE WAYGOOD

[@meialis.ponies]

Honestly you are such an inspiration. Being fearless isn’t about not being scared it’s about being scared and doing it anyway and you did that and honestly that is incredible hard to do as I couldn’t do it ❤❤

[@mads_eqq]

This should be pinned!

[@meialis.ponies]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@paratenichost348]

100% agree with this. In my opinion, a lot of young riders are not brave, they are inexperienced and a bit ignorant of the risks. When you have experience under your belt, have had some nasty falls, and actually realise how wrong it can go, it's a lot harder to be brave. Next level is learning and repeating and repeating and repeating systems and methods until you trust them. I can't wait for that bit. So exciting. Love masterclasses like this! ❤❤❤

[@mads_eqq]

@@paratenichost348 you are so right!

[@janl8683]

Wow, how good were you. Its daunting enough being with an Olympic team manager and a very experienced 5☆ event rider, but do do it in a small indoor arena with so many people watching a huge well done. What a brilliant and exciting opportunity ❤😊

[@feichannel]

You really are taking over!! 👏😍

[@biggothepiggo]

Thrilled that you rode with Richard! I did a clinic with him and it changed my riding and improved my confidence tremendously. He's incredible! To be trained by him, in the same arena as one of my favourite riders; Laura Collette, must have been unbelievable! Here's what I noticed: You and Jam belonged there, in that company. You held your own and I was incredibly impressed. You rode very well and Jam was stellar and you produced her from a gangly baby to the confident athlete she is today. I hope you are very, very proud of yourself, your work and your pony because you should be!

[@kateflanders7611]

You are comfortable being you, Meg. You’re not trying to be someone else in this loaded pressure cooker of an environment. Lovely to watch.

[@JayReed-z7h]

That was brilliant Meg! Very well done! To have a lesson in front of so many people and on TV, you kept calm and did everything Laura did, under a lot of pressure. Dick is a brilliant teacher. The way he explained everything made it so easy to understand. His attention to every detail was amazing. You should be very proud of yourself. 👏👏👏

[@rutherose23]

For the film makers: I prefer less close ups during the course-pull back a bit so can see the horse jumping the fences to watch strides, bascule, landing etc. Very evident in Meg’s last course. Thank you!

[@Sarah-gi9cp]

Agreed, it actually hurt my eyes/gave me headache to watch

[@firsttimesacharm8531]

I was thinking the same. Pete does much better filming than H&C

[@jumping_for_joy]

They were also mostly having the camera on Laura and even though she’s a good rider I need to see Meg actually going up to the jump and not just when she makes it over like at 12:42

[@emily-ix5it]

Absolutely agree, it was frustrating to watch at times. Such a shame as an amazing demo! Meg rode beautifully and Jam looked superb. Pete's filming is world's ahead of H&C!

[@magicaltrails]

BTW Meg, you could have flying changes in a week if you work at it. Do that exercise Dickie had you do where you do one step of trot and then canter, but do it from lead to lead (L lead, trot one step, R lead, etc.). In no time you will have a flying change. And it's high time you had them!

[@rutherose23]

Agree Jam is more than capable- this is the year for this no more trot changes during a course! ❤

[@teresagreen1385]

I have to agree, nothing harms the fluidity of a round more than having to come back to trot to do a canter lead change!

[@ucfevents]

Good gravy talk about pressure and under a microscope with another rider that won a Gold Team medal. WAY WELL DONE! Jam you are a little rockstar!!!!

[@annjohnson8437]

Thank you for posting this Meg! You and Jam did a fantastic job! I can't even imagine the pressure you must have felt, but you rode your heart out. Jam is such a talented, honest pony. Well done! ❤

[@ljmequestrian504]

I love the concept and execution of this demo. What an incredible learning experience for you and us, so glad you were able to share it here! You rode so well and it was nice to hear Dicky complimenting you. Jam is a superstar!

[@ceri_noyce]

Fantastic! Congratulations to you & “him” 😆🤭

[@Squimbelina]

Great riding Meg! Jammy going so so well and you putting all the pro’s advice into practice and not pulling and riding nice and rythmically and confidently! Honestly it’s so easy to get the advice and sometimes so hard to actually do it but you smashed it. Loved Laura’s coaching too. Maybe next vlogmas a Laura lesson?

[@pamblackwell6405]

Megan You are the legend. Just remember you taught that pony all that And you call her a legend. Believe in yourself It’s ALL YOU. Such an inspiration to us. Another awesome vlog. ❤

[@YeyOrNeigh]

It was great to see this in person 😃!! Spot me 👩‍🦽and mr Presley 🐕‍🦺 on the side of the arena with the best view ever next to the fence 🥰. It was great to have a chat with you the evening before (and meet Pete too!!) and say hi in the morning too. Honestly you’re such a genuine person and it was great to see you just being you. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, it meant a lot to me.

[@greenecrayon]

This was such fun to watch. Thank you for sharing the whole thing, especially for those of us in different countries.

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

You and Jam!! I can't even...I love watching the two of you do your thing. Meg you have done an amazing job with her, she is just the best❤❤❤

[@marybarak-uj9yj]

This opportunity was incredible and you took full advantage of it. Jammie was truly amazing. I watched every moment of it. I went out to ride after watching it and was doing some cavaletti grids, I found myself really trying to control the shoulder as we were coming around the corners. So thank you for bringing us the masterclass!!

[@emmahanratty2920]

Well done Meg! You’re doing amazing and you’re such an inspiration to everybody you should be so proud of yourself & Jam 👏🏻💗 Xxx

[@PixiesPoniesEvents]

Thank you so much for sharing the training session. You two were little superstars 🦄 . I'll have to make sure I get my ponies sorted before 8pm tomorrow 👍 I have been looking forward to seeing the Talland takerover, I absolutely love Pammy. 🙌🙌💜

[@Morganpies]

I can’t stop smiling, well done Meg you are incredible!!!!

[@loulou872]

Jam is a star!

[@KellyAnn1997]

Wonderful job Meg! Dickie seemed really impressed with you (as he should). And Jam sure is a star. She held her own with the 4star horse just fine! Well done both of you.

[@DaWongStar]

Wow what an experience! And also funny to see Granite Lens around the ring doing his thing.

[@brontedavis8723]

Think that’s the best I’ve ever seen you ride. That was pure talent

[@susangardner6348]

That was the best video you have done. It showed how you sell yourself short. You are an amazing rider who really learns from each lesson. Congratulations to both you and Gem.

[@indie-anarose6498]

You’re gonna have the best 2024 on Wilma, and you’re such a inspiration for me and I I think everyone else

[@susanhertel2578]

Great job! Theme running thru vlogmas and this session...trust the canter. You and Jam did wonderfully!! Yea you!

[@rebeccairwin3617]

Amazing master class. Meg - you rode beautifully. I’m so impressed.

[@mbololifestyle6847]

That was amazing. He is very good and you and Jam were brilliant of course!

[@umich79]

You’re a warrior, Meg. That took guts and you smashed it! ❤️from Michigan, USA

[@rutherose23]

You did great Meg! Jammy tried so hard and is so honest. It is so interesting how riding styles have changed over the years. When I was learning to ride in the 70’s it was all about the crest release and bending forward over the jumps- many old style riders still do this. Now all about looking up and almost standing in the stirrups a bit over the jumps and not throwing yourself forward. Keep looking up! Thanks again for this. ❤

[@issybrinesj]

Watching you both do this was just so inspiring and motivating! Loved re watching it. How bloody epic do you both look! So proud of you 🥹❤️

[@juliabanes204]

What an amazing experience! So glad that Jammie was up for it and well done to you!

[@debbiewhite8981]

That was briliant. Well done Meg and Jam

[@taylorwollerson2561]

Wow Meg! That was phenomenal! To see you go from where your confidence was early in 2023 to doing that is amazing! 🎉

[@emily-ix5it]

Wow, that was amazing!! Thanks Meg, what super riding - you both looked incredible 🤩

[@izzistock6807]

Ah that was an amazing video to watch, thanks for sharing it. :) I loved your bravery and oh my gosh your focus with everything going on! I thought there were some excellent nuggets of advice and you could see the improvement in you and Jam. Can't wait to see what this year holds for you, Jam and all the ponies!

[@spotteddreams7935]

Fantastic! You did so well and rode brilliantly. What an amazingly positive coach Dickie is too, i really liked his style of teaching.

[@Sez166]

Stunning 😍

[@krissneuman6701]

Echoing what others have said. Meg you are such a joy to watch and so inspirational. Loving following your journey with Jam and Wilma!

[@kimsutherland977]

That was a fantastic watch. I learnt a lot and well done you Meg❤

[@aidanham]

Brilliantly done! To watch this after the beautiful reel you posted earlier and see such big smiles coming out of that line with Laura coaching you along. Fantastic! Absolutely amazing to see that. You are such an inspiration for someone like me with jumping anxiety of their own.

[@suibixxn]

42:30 Jammy, what a star!!!! Hats off to you Meg, that doesn't look like an easy line!

[@emmyennit]

Happy new year!! 🌟You were incredible here especially after Jam's injury, she was so good and i loved your confidence!! Slightly screaming whenever Dickie calls Jam a 'he' LMAO but that's ok he is so good at what he does

[@annjohnson8437]

Him referring to Jam as a "he" drove me a bit mad too, lol. At least he wasn't calling Jam "it" like Rich did with Wilma in her lesson, LOL! ❤ 😂 🐎

[@emmyennit]

@@annjohnson8437 LMAO true 😭

[@jessicaruhl7314]

You and Jammy were brilliant!! What a challenging master class, and amazing coaching! I loved watching, cheering you on, and celebrating your amazing successes!! A true dream team ❤

[@debbieredmon5063]

So wonderful to watch this. You are brave. Jam is brave and like I’ve heard so many times from so many coaches through the years. Trust your canter. I’m a far bigger wuss than you but I can see it. See when you let your guard down or is it up? I don’t know but Jammie’s canter is brilliant and you want to go to the reins but you don’t need to. This proves it! You were so gracious and excited and concentrating on every word. Watch it over and over and tell yourself everything is fine. Beautifully done and with an Olympic rider no less. Connie power! Can’t wait till Wilma is doing this too!

[@emmafeldmar8896]

Meg I always love your vlogs I go RDA one a week and have done since I was little

[@nickygentle9246]

RDA aee excellent ❤

[@JoeAcarnley]

Happy new year meg. Just wanted to say I thought you & jam bam was so fantastic in your London international horse show lesson. It's a big shame the man who was teaching you couldn't tell that jam is a mare and not a gelding or stallion and kept calling jam a he throughout of the lesson but still really interesting to watch and see how much confidence you really had going over those scary jumps. Well done to you meg your a such an incredible rider and wish u all the best of luck for 2024 through your courier as a event rider

[@kristiwetsel9531]

I know I already saw this from your video but I'm so proud of you when you put yourself out like this .. I hope it you can see how amazing you are!

[@seanawaldon3348]

Fantastic riding Meg! You and Jammy were incredibly concha le, and Jammy’s rideability improved from start to finish. You could really see a positive carry over from her school with Piggy and your school with Brownie. Overall, the ride looked so poised and collaborative between you two- can’t wait to see what lies ahead for you both!

[@sianbennett-rodgers]

Well ridden. Its not so easy to to ride along side someone like Laura and with someone like Dickie. The nerves must have been ticking so bravo. I dont know that i could do that with a crowd that close and all the internet watching

[@flyingcolorsponies]

I like how he kept saying it's a TRAINING session. Very well done in such an environment. I get nervous enough riding alone in my private lessons haha.

[@katiemclean4086]

So proud to hear you introduce yourself Meg, what an inspiration!!

[@EquestrianIsla]

Meg you are so amazing, you are a inspiration to me and lots of others well done❤

[@HollyJordan15]

Meg that was incredible!! 👏The first thing I noticed during your introduction was how much you’re glowing! Not that you normally aren’t, but there’s something different, no doubt after that amazing experience ❤

[@Luciprice1223]

She definitely deserves this! She is a AMAZING eventing, I have been watching here since 2020?! I love you Meg, hope you see this comment!

[@CashStuffWithKristine]

I love how Dicky’s teaching really suits you. You are understanding it 100% there is no maybe he means this maybe he means that. He makes it very black and white for you! You can see the difference instantly! Amazing!

[@ameess_]

This is AMAZING Meg, you so so deserve this and I loved watching it!!

[@joannesmartens9442]

You and jam.were sooo good. I remember when you went to londen last year. You can be proud on jam.👌

[@righthoofforward6718]

Loved this! Would love a lesson or two with Dickie he’s fabulous! It’s good you don’t get it spot on all the time, that’s how we learn! Thanks for sharing Meg and bloody well done 👏

[@jenniferlehman326]

Well done, Meg!! So chuffed tgat you took so much away from that one session with Dickie!! He's a true gentleman and I knew he wouldn't overface either you or Jam Jam. That is definitely something to watch over and over again, even for the advice he gave Karen can also apply to you when Jam or Wilma is "fresh". So proud you did this, Meg !! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer, wh is waiting on baby number 5!! Last one of the year for me, anyway. In Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@susannawetjen4408]

Just wow! You and Jammy are just a golden duo 😍 Can’t wait for the season to start to see you two doing what you do best 🥳 Very impressed with the transitions with just one step of trot as well, that and how fast Jammy reacts to your weight shifting in „racing seat“ just shows how well and precise you trained her in all aspects. Major well done, Meg! 🤗

[@TaylorParnell]

YOU ARE SO TALENTED AND SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LindaBell-444]

Good for you! Wow talk about pressure lol. You and Jammy were brilliant 🙌🏻. How wonderful that you have that to re-watch and learn from 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤

[@tammykes359]

Wow You have quite a line up of horses for this year Jam is the Jam ❤

[@a_l_w_w_l_a]

so fun - i love how full of joy you are when you complete something you're happy about! I can feel how you feel for a second! also: Dickie Waygood is one of the best names I've ever heard.

[@sms7782]

Wow so impressive! You are getting better and better! Wish I could ride like that. ❤

[@coraaaa24]

That’s so cool!! Can’t wait to watch this! I love seeing all of the amazing things u do you are such an inspiration to me❤😊

[@jennifermastin7169]

Love all the take ways Meg! I hope you put these on record and listen in your ear as you ride… you’re such an inspiration Meg and as a follower I’m proud of you for being brave!!

[@kerry3546]

Good job, both of you! I can’t imagine the pressure, I’d be so nervous in front of everyone!

[@jennybeattie5063]

That was absolutely brilliant. Well done Meg. Jam is class. 🙂❤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Happy New year to YOU and all your family. That looked like an amazing exercise. Take care and I here you and Tina have been planning your badminton horse trailer for 2024 .Take care and all the best. 😄😄😄👍👍👍💟💖 GIVE ALL the horses a BIG pat from sue in coventry.

[@mollie7083]

Watching and meeting you in London was so amazing!

[@tomkibbe2124]

That was great and well done you. It was some of your best riding!

[@fion1flatout]

Jammy looks FIT. Hope this is her year

[@emmaelton8240]

Meg ! You are an inspiration for me to overcome my anxiety with jumping and to get back out there, I felt nervous watching this so can’t imagine how you felt 🤣

[@newhollad]

Good man Dickie.

[@Blind_Horse_Rider]

Wow! Just Wow Meg! Gol🎉🎉 😊 🥇

[@evelynjellema9827]

Fantastic riding!! Well done, a pleasure to watch and learn from!

[@hearts4bramble933]

Love it x Ari update pleaseee 👇

[@sarahcooper3378]

Very well done. What an opportunity, you both smashed it! Jam was brilliant! She coped so well with the atmosphere as did you. A great end to the year putting you in the right place for 2024. ❤

[@AlisonJegat]

Well done Meg and jam shows you got there girl how is my favorite pony gee dee

[@janeminwell4395]

It’s been amazing to watch these great training sessions from the top brass of eventing! Good job Meg and Jam.

[@law7897]

Well done Meg, you were so good and Jam too of course xx

[@IsabellaWelman-Bailey]

Wow absolutely amazing Meg I watched you and was so interesting and educational I loved it! Can’t wait for the behind the scenes video!

[@margauxnodvin7478]

I LOVED this! You and Jam were epic! I’m not the most confident rider in the world when it comes to jumping. I can do very well at home and at competitions where there are a good number of other competitors in my division, so I don’t feel like all eyes are on me. However, when I’ve done big night time classes under the lights (whether it’s a jumper Mini-Prix or a National Hunter Derby-yes, I’m from the U.S.), and there are a lot of spectators, and the announcer does the whole deal of introducing you and your horse, and reading a short bio about your riding experience as you are coming into the arena…that is when I just about pee my pants! 😂 I can have won all of the “normal” daytime classes at the same fence height and similar course set-ups, but as soon as the spotlight is on me and I know I have an audience focused solely on me, my nerves get the best of me, and I feel like I forget how to ride! So HUGE kudos to you for doing this great demonstration event, not only with the pressure of trying to do as well as the 5* rider, but with a large audience there AND the whole thing is televised…. That takes SO much courage!! I’ve watched all of your videos by now (huge fan), so I’m sure that you were very nervous while doing this. However, you appeared very calm, professional, and made it look easy and elegant. That is just fantastic to me! I hope I get to a point where I can conquer my nerves during the “special” jumper classes, which usually have the OTHER added stress of costing a lot to enter bc we are competing for a cash prize. That always ups the ante for me even more, bc I think to myself “I HAVE to do this perfectly, so that I can at LEAST earn back my entry fee!”😂 Of course that just serves to raise my anxiety and I end up riding like a monkey! 😂 So I am so impressed by how calm and well you rode Jam, and how good you both looked! Give yourself a HUGE pat on the back! *Btw, I am a show jumper and hunter jumper rider (yes, hunter jumping classes are a big thing in the US), and I’ve played over the cross country jumps I have on my farm, but binge watching your eventing videos for the last year has made me keen to try eventing for real! I know I’ve got the show jumping and dressage down for lower level eventing, but the cross country phase is going to be my bete noir. But you have really inspired me to try it. ❤

[@sfponies1165]

Thought you did a fab job - loved that little canter one step trot exercise looked like it worked a treat 👏

[@leahbarnfield7088]

Honestly I enjoyed sm I loved his coaching and how patient he was - Meg your amazing

[@mustangridgestudios.5338]

Woo!

[@lemonladyYT]

OMG Meg! One pull, just ONE pull the entire session. 👏 I saw a beautifully subtle half halt the first time you came to the second skinny. Even your (only two of these too) 'panic' circles were a considered choice, keeping Jammie balanced and in the same canter instead of turning her away. Don't worry about the hiccups to the second elbow. That's a tough question you've probably never asked of Jammie or yourself before and didn't she do you proud once she understood. 🎉 Forget skipping any part, I kept rewinding to watch bits again. Night and day compared to last year at the same show. ❤

[@rutherose23]

Never saw Jammy run out before but once she understood she flew over it!

[@loranlarae3350]

so excited for this vid meg!

[@123rabou]

Thank you for searing! Learnt a lot!!!!!❤

[@didisouth7486]

Such a great session! It seemed like Dickie was really good at boosting your confidence and making sure you could watch Laura do the exercises first so I hope it felt that way. Also as an aside I’ve been watching some of last years vlogmas and your technical riding and ability to get on a strangers horse and get it going nicely has actually improved so much - good luck for this year!

[@Cecilia_equi]

Well done !!!!!

[@daisy_equestrian427]

Incredible riding Meg must wow u looked insane out there xxxx

[@Clara.gsyy100]

Hello Meg, your such an inspiration to me, my uncle died today and you have out me in such a good mood ❤

[@Alma_equestrian]

Oh😢❤

[@Alma_equestrian]

Horses make it all better❤🐴❤

[@Horsemom]

Meg has super powers! Sorry for your loss

[@Clara.gsyy100]

@@Alma_equestrian they do indeed :(

[@Clara.gsyy100]

@@Horsemom thank you so much beautiful made my day xx

[@elizabethmason1927]

HAPPY NEW YEAR MEG AND JAM!!!!’ Well well done !!! I so enjoy watching your riding accomplishments !!!!! It should not go without mention that one of your strengths ( and there are a fair many) for sure is your ability to listen/understand and then follow through with the instruction presented- that alone speaks volumes- and clearly from the reactions of all the top trainers and riders you have lessoned with, they too see this in you - we all know it is HARD WORK just riding the instruction. So so well done Meg….and Jammy of course !!!!!💪🏼🦄❤️

[@Chanceequine]

So inspiring well done Meg!

[@caroleminvielle9554]

Fantastic.

[@animal_isla]

This videos been so helpful thank you so much❤