My riding development (jumping raws 2012-2016)

[@Montanaoequestrian]

I love Santo. He has his awkward moments from his height but damn that horse can jump. And it looks like he really saved your dream of riding. He deserves all of the treats 😊

[@marinafernandes985]

Me: tries to understand what your coach was saying during the Conway raws Also me: remembers I don't speak norwegian... Jokes apart, your development is incredible, and you're living proof that you don't need fancy horses and money to succeed, but hard working and the will to keep on fighting

[@pringlesx312]

on the first clip with Conway it is actually danish haha :D

[@amatheaolsengabrielsen2648]

No its Norwegian :D

[@katelynbuenacosa4480]

Marina Fernandes I

[@HollyLenahanSJ]

Well one thing's for sure, absolutely no one can say that you were just handed everything on a silver plate with no work required on your part! So proud of your determination and how you never gave up

[@astraeacreates]

And she worked hard with all of them. Clearly you have no real horse experience.

[@astraeacreates]

Horses are dangerous animals. As she said NUMEROUS times, she lost confidence a lot riding at this level on some of these horses. If a rider isn't confident in the horse, in either their own abilities or the horses', or doesn't feel safe, then it's more likely to be an unsuccessful ride. No matter how hard you work, rebuilding confidence on the horse you lost the confidence on is challenging and takes a LONG time. There was nothing wrong with any of these horses; they were perfectly capable of jumping and dressage and flatwork and groundwork, therefore she didn't "pass the problem onto someone else". She gave them to more able and confident riders who could handle the riders. Clearly you have no experience with problem or project horses, horses who are dangerous and who can't be handled easily or by everyone. So you uneducated dumb fuck, learn something before talking shit.

[@astraeacreates]

It's common sense lmao.

[@anficrompton2637]

(mendesArmy) i am just saying but you are the on being the keyboard warrior

[@summerholmes3693]

I'm now 21 and I worked like her every day on my horse and fell about 1000 times but I did as she did

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

Your journey is incredible, you are such a good rider and such a strong person!

[@laurenkelly30]

Jesus the trainer in the part about Conway scared me 0_0 Have no idea what he was saying though lol

[@llibby.]

Kelly Ann saaame

[@Ida_flower_spot]

Amazing! A very talented rider, on smart and talented horses. Only a good match. Keep up the good work💗

[@Taliequine]

You are my biggest inspiration in both the equestrian and KZbin communities. You have come through so much and it really motivates and inspires me ❤️

[@emmagoodwin7483]

Your riding style is so practical... You clearly do what need to be done to assist the horse, or in some cases, stay out of his way. You are not just a passenger on a made horse, which is nice to see these days! You bring horses along so nicely, however, and make them look totally pushbutton! Nice work!💕

[@carolinej.3797]

There are not very many people who are brave and humble enough to show there flaws and bad/hard times. I really respect you as a person and equestrian for not being afraid to post this. It was truly inspiring. Good luck for the future and never forget those hard times because they make you the rider you are today. ❤️

[@chasingautumn1]

as someone currently facing old fears about jumping I *really* needed to see this video! Thank you for posting it!

[@FancyBug123]

You've come so far Therese! As someone who has started off (and currently still am) showjumping with two back yard ponies, I always look forward to your videos because they fill me with so much hope. You've inspired me in so many ways, and I can't thank you enough

[@sophieking572]

It's an painful journey that's worth fighting for. Keep up the hard work. You have come so far! Xx

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

SO amazing videos like these

[@horsebiscuityt6135]

For the record, in the last show with Cara compared to other videos, she jumped like an angel, so calm and collected. Well Done

[@marianat2830]

Wait... so you learned how to jump on your own? That's awesome

[@octar0ratco]

Mariana Taborda that's not this hard if you have a horse that like jumping. Mine loved it. He would have jumped over everything, even if I had a bad position and that gave me the possibility to work on me better and consentrate more on having a good position. Because I did not have to watch if the horse will do it right or not because he always did right.

[@kathrynschaller8875]

I love seeing the progression, even of you eyeing a stride and sticking with it, seeing you adjust the tempo/speed and not just sitting back, but really riding. You and Santo are a great team, so that helps a ton too. Super cohesive.

[@slevinatlanta]

This video makes me really happy to watch! I have been subscribed to you since you had Conny and I mean it was obvious you were getting better over the years, but seeing it all in one video is just incredible! You are an amazing rider :) You also helped me not feel guilty when I had to sell my horse because he had become dangerous. Lots of people judged me for making that decision, but I knew it was the safe one to make and the fact that you have had to make similar decisions made it easier. So thank you for that :)

[@sweetlucysdream]

It is amazing to see how far you have come. Congratulations! I can't wait to see where you and your horses go from here!

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

I am in the same boat. I've had a rough start and really want to get back riding. If i could be half as good as you are now I'd be delighted.

[@naairahmotala4690]

Wow, this is a really inspirational video and shows how much work riding takes. It also touches on the psychological aspect of jumping. It's a really scary but rewarding sport. Thanks for this video - it really gives me hope that I can get there.

[@EllaMarrufoJumpingSeatCandidat]

This video is such an inspiration! Thank you so much Therese for sharing this with me. I had a bit of a tough time with my own horse, as at first he had a bit of a hot head, but you gave me hope to keep on trying and now we're showing 1.05 at some local shows!

[@lucy-ix4xq]

You have such an amazing story!! All of these horses have definitely made an impact on you, and helped you be as talented and great as you are today! ❤️😊

[@XmybestboyX]

You are my complete inspiration, I really hope one day I will be as skilled as you! I really do admire you Therese!

[@miatreadwell1874]

Incredible, be proud of yourself! You worked hard and fought many battles and it was worth it. Stay strong you are amazing

[@jxclass19]

I just want to say that Cara and the way you ride work better together than any of the other combos. Maybe it's the experience you've gained, but I think her jumping style and your riding style complement each other nicely.

[@ericaequestrian1771]

You've come so far Therese!

[@lynneke23]

This video gives me some confidence about my riding evolution by now!

[@horseyhorse6068]

You are so brave and fearless! I would never be able to do what you have done!

[@annasmelody]

you have improved so much!! its so nice to See that on your 'journey' you finally have found your confidence with those two amazing horses of yours! i love cara, but i still think that you and Santo also belong To eachother one in a million:)

[@echase3785]

Cara seems to fit really nicely, it seems like she knows you very well. She won't go to fast and knows just how much to give for each jump. You guys look remarkable together!!!!

[@Kimberlyk12]

I don't think anyone should jump higher than .90m until your distances are consistent. It's not fair to the horses conference or your's(and I mean everyone out there learning) just because your horse can jump over a meter, doesn't mean you should. Get your distances consistent and then move up

[@101jumpergirl101]

you and santo are the best team, you've been through so much!

[@charlottagee]

Loved this video! You are so inspiring and you make me want to keep pushing myself to do better, thank you!💗

[@larajohanna7639]

Your journey is crazy! You're so strong therese like srsly... after all this time you're still so passionate about jumping and riding in general! I would've quit a long time ago... like I have one bad ride on my pony and I'm like "nope bye" :') I love wathcing your videos so much *.*

[@iam3.14yearsold6]

that moment when the beginning is better than you now

[@abigailmilne2941]

Like 10x better lol

[@iam3.14yearsold6]

abi equine "i feel like i have no talent" *pretty much teaches herself how to jump with very few lessons*

[@abigailmilne2941]

IAm3.14YearsOld same I had to do that and just pick up tips from people around the yard but now I'm focusing on endurance untill I can get a horse young enough to jumo

[@katherinebeaudoin3955]

if you think that the beginning shows a good rider then you are really wrong

[@Madi_shey]

Wow, its amazing how you have improved over the years, that is great, as a show jumper I can relate to the fear of a horse or falling off

[@taylorprather9781]

I know how it feels to be scared I was in a lot of falls and tramples but I lost all my confidence when I was trampled by my horse I was riding and I got a cuncoshen I was terrified to ride for a year I did not jump until I moved to my new barn and got my very own horse and like you he brought my confidence up I'm finally able to believe in my self again. Your such a great rider don't ever give up we are all here for you even me because I know what it's like way to go girl!!!🐎🤗😉

[@Kristina__K]

From the video I get the feeling that Cebea taught you the most... While Santo and Cara improved your jumping abilities the most. But definitely every pony and horse made a positive contribution to who you are as a rider today!

[@renatetveit8795]

This is so refreshing to see, its so easy to forget that the best riders I look up to are just like me x) I'm nowhere near your level and jumping isn't my go to, at least not with my half lease horse. Dressage however I hope to get good in, the horse knows it, so now I gotta work xD I love seeing that not everyone is perfect and people are not just flying over jumps on perfect horses and that even us on lower levels can relate

[@allieburditt266]

This is so amazing!! Your an amazing rider and you've improved so much👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertwinstanley8138]

Ur improvement is amazing!!!! U and cara are so good together and u r such a good rider!

[@kirahamada9347]

I love all your horses yet Conway stood out the most to me because of how the Gelding moves. Wow! a good job at quieting horse down and I hope you continue to enjoy/pursue this all(: A wonderful rider and you have come a long way in these clips^^ Thanks for sharing/uploading Therese! -From another horse rider/lover

[@kirahamada9347]

Uh to clarify Conway is a gelding or mare? I assumed by name and I just wish to ask to make sure I am addressing your cute 4 legged correctly(:

[@rosagutierrez5129]

Conway's lead changes are so nice

[@jessmaclachlan5119]

U are such a good rider and u inspire me so much and have brought on two amazing horses ❤️⭐️

[@-wildhorses44-16]

The pony at the beginning does the thing Cara does, the tuck in the head and short prancy stride up to the jump

[@Emma-rv7vc]

You're very lucky to have the chance to experience riding with so many different and amazing horses. I've been riding for 10 years, but never had my own horse because of the expense of owning one. It's always a lot harder riding school horses and you can't evolve with them the same way as if having your own. Every time you improve something with the horse or teach it a new thing it feels like the newbies ruin it. It's very rare to find a school horse that you can have a soft hand on for an example. They're too used to being pulled around. Apologize for bad grammar.

[@chloeroth]

You are such an amazing rider!

[@samb2019]

I wish I could jump like you, but I always get so terrified! I wish I could fix this :((

[@phoebe1553]

your so amazing to have kept going and got this far xx

[@lucy8940]

I love this type of videos I hope u do more u r such I good rider and I think this journey is amazing

[@chlobo146horses]

I love this video!!❤️ Such an amazing journey so far!:)

[@olgatontodonati1727]

I'm so happy for you and your ponies ❤ keep up with the good work!

[@PurpleEquine1992]

Can i just say, even in the first video you ride over jumps and flat so much better than half of the "professionals" i see floating about. I can only ever hope i have the confidence and rider position as you one day! I haven't jumped in over 6 years, and my current ridden horse cannot jump due to an old injury. But i have invested in jumps and poles ready for when my youngsters are old enough... I might need to take some lessons before then and will most likely fail miserably XD But watching your videos gives me some hope that it can be done if i try hard enough. If you want it enough, you can do it. I'm pretty sure you'd have no problem finding work for someone, if that's your plan? Like riding/working for a professional show jumper? :) Can't wait for the next video, keep up the good work :)

[@IsabelFeetham]

your such an AMAZING strong and brave rider!! great video! :)

[@aranara_song]

I feel like Santo and Cara improved you a lot. (But mostly Santo, I feel like)

[@naomijudt1751]

I wish I would have that luck and get so good horses 😭❤️. Or being such a good rider

[@michelle-ne3oy]

Here is my horse riding story. I started off on a little pony I very rarely cantered on her. I then got moved off of her because I was getting to big for her. I got moved onto a horse named scoot he is an Arabian. I then started cantering and jumping on him. He only bolted once with me in the 2 years I rode him he's a good old soul I still may go ride him trail riding. but I started jumping higher and he is a little older so I got moved off of him to a 15.2 hh Appaloosa. She was a perfect horse but she would get very wild and try to throw me making me loose my confidence. I would jump her big time and she would try to throw me (i had never fallen before.) so my teacher moved me to a 16.1hh quarter horse. This horse was trained very well. I was always used to controlling horses with the reins but I had to control him with my legs and he is a very forward horse. I would canter and he would bolt every time making me loose my confidence. I would jump and he would do it perfect. So I went to a show and I was riding around on him and the asked me to go over cross rails and he jumped and threw me. I lost all confidence in him because I sprained my arm. I now ride a Thoroughbred named Hershey. He is very gentle and I feel very comfortable on him.

[@naomijudt1751]

I fall of every competition and I jump 80 cm also. Its my first session ever and I just rode 4 competitions but I'm still sad😭and you always help me after I fall off because then I just watch your video

[@maryb.5830]

Naomi Judt I know this comment is old but maybe you should show at a lower height until your can master you jumping at 80cm and not fall

[@brodieblair7522]

I'm wondering what the need to sell molly was ? And the other Black one not Santo the one before because you looked great on them and they looked lovely😊😊

[@-max-295]

My horse is like All of the horses you rode combined all together with his power and the level he was at

[@vivietamihmih8460]

I must say, and i am not pro by any means, but i can see you improved a lot. Landing doesnt look so bad anymore and you nearly never yank on the bit, this is not criticism this is praise :) You got better :)

[@sophialarkum4470]

I hope I can get to the stage you're at one day x

[@maryhoulihan6772]

you are the best rider I have ever seen

[@SMV1199]

I'd kill to ride like you did in 2012

[@ljequestrian1765]

this is a awesome video, you're so talented!!

[@venlaaah3985]

Do you live in northern or southern norway? One finnish rider here 👋🏻 Your journey inspires me, since I am having trouble on even getting on one of the horses in my riding school, because he always is being stupid and throws me down, especially when it's winter and we have a jumping lesson...

[@lisasylte1223]

Veldig bra!! Jeg synes kanskje treneren din i 2012 var litt for streng, men du har blitt mye bedre enn du var før. Lykke til videre!! For anyone who is wondering, i write in norwegian ;)

[@elizabethcohen4386]

This really is an amazing video that shows how people overcome their greatest challenges. Did you stay at the same barn through your riding story or did you go to multiple?

[@issydevlin3888]

This is brilliant you should be proud of yourself xx

[@veronikacicak5835]

YOU are an AMAZING RIDER! we can be proud to have YOU as part of are EQUESTRIAN world! i love you so much and youre great!!

[@gurtrudehughes210]

you looked great! tottaly understand. i had it ruff with my past horses intell i found the one too. you could win a lot of ribbons and medals. the only part i had a problem with your riding was you need to sit the canter better. its good when your cantering without a jump but after the jump you lose his gate for a little bit. try to use your leg muscles for when you sit back down in the seat after the jump, then relax when his gates calmed down and you will sit it perfect! and dont worry its hard to master even the finest champions at time have a hard time learning it. but after a year or 2 i learned it! and i get alot better comments views and judgment because of it! anyways

[@fastforwardeventing4214]

so beautiful!! and truly inspirational

[@theresadiekmann1703]

When I first started watching your videos, I had this tiny voice telling me: "She got handed everything, all the different horses and look where she is now". Then I started watching older videos and saw the two ponies and was a bit awed at what you accomplished and had to admit ,to myself mostly, that you didn't get everything handed. After this video I have to say though that your "journey" is a bit unorthodox. I am no Showrider, simply because I never had a horse I was allowed to compete with. But I have been riding for 14 years now and I started jumping after I had several years of dressage training behind me. I am not saying that that's the only way to go, but I do believe it is better to start off with dressage and then go on to show jumping. Even though I don't like how it started it has me even more impressed how the video ended. It is amazing how often you stood up and started riding again and where you are now. Heads of to you! (Sorry, if the english is a bit broken, has been a while since i last spoke it!) Congratulations to your success!

[@alexsl0p779]

This video is so inspirational

[@lunaspiritsmc2011]

Im so jelouse of u ur such a good rider its crazy that that is how u started good job theese hopefully i will become like u one day bad thing i cant afford a private horse so its hard to get better with school horses but proud of how well u have done and how far u have come 👍🏼

[@lunaspiritsmc2011]

Therese srry spelt ur name wrong

[@rhiannon8736]

I wouldn't say I'm a horrible rider, but I can only jump crossrails. I have only been riding for a couple years but I get anxiety whenever I have to or watch someone jump. I've fallen a lot, and I just am terrified of jumping.

[@animaladdiction9560]

Lily Pinknight you don't need to jump big or jump at all to be a fantastic rider. there are horrible riders that jump grand prix level and amazing riders that just ride for the pleasure of it,ect,ect.

[@jessica_equine8689]

I want to be a showjumper in a few years though i am taking lessons. Do u have any tips about cantering and jumping. Thanks.

[@faye1845]

Im saving up for a horse and i already have a grooming kit, a headcoller and a leadrope...... Now i just need the horse😩

[@chicaine4915]

this is incredible, you look like you have lost loads of weight since the first videos x

[@horseloveneverends]

amazing!!! do you have any tips for showing green horses? my mare never went to a show

[@abigailmilne2941]

Stephanie Winter dont go to the first show and try to win anything at all do the smallest class and take it slow if you have to just ride her in the warm up arena at a show and do no classes hope this helps its what i do with my youngsters/ottbs ❤❤x

[@doglover-zl9dk]

hi, i'm just thinking that do u still have the same pony/horse u had on the video called "my crazy horse journey" (or something like that)? if u do have it how is it going now? and im sorry if he is in this video but i can't recognize it. - from another rider 💙

[@newhillcresteventing9371]

Ok so i just started yesterday riding a mare that has been taught to do flying lead changes and ive never been on a horse that does that so how long did it take you to get used to that?

[@helenhegarty6391]

I don't see anything wrong with any of your horses (I'm on Beba ) and I think you're an unreal rider

[@mystic6316]

Hey I wanted to ask something , I am still a beginner and just learning jumping basics but how do you actually enter competitions so you get told or do you go somewhere to check for the competitions. I would also like to ask how do you keep your feet in the same position, while riding my feet always slip out or in to the stirrups

[@ingridehb]

Det er så gøy å se hvordan du har utviklet deg, er så gøy å følge med! ❤ Lurte på hvorfor du solgte Conway? Dere så jo kjempefine ut sammen :-)

[@Miialiv]

Were you comming from? I Think of your trainer, hr dosn't talk englich? At the start i Think he was from Denmark, Cause i am from dk, but jear.. were you from? BTW you are REALLY great at riding, LOVE U. Keep up the good working.❤️❤️

[@mariellehamming5756]

Its nice to see the improvement. Especialy your hands, they moved a lot in the beginning, less at the end. Your seat could be improved. Sometimes you sit to much back. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I am not an excellent rider and certainly not good at jumping. Keep up the good work. You're truly great :)

[@MotherCityGirl]

I really liked the no music at the beginning, it was different :) lovely video

[@sannakoop5197]

How many horses do you have now? And where do you keep them? How many horses have you had?

[@Sydney-de6zz]

All the horses you rode are beautiful

[@mialanameyers]

Love u and your amazing videos

[@vikkitrigwell9640]

what did you do in the gaps whrre you werent jumping/ had no confidence? juat doing flatwork and stuff or not ridingat all? xx

[@Charlykemish]

Great video as always! Do you work/go to school at the moment? :)

[@malinvikraeinarsen1681]

Hvor i Norge bor du? Elsker videoene dine

[@laiabragulatcabana5153]

I fell in love of conway, someone can buy me this horse?

[@lizzymoon9873]

how long have u been riding cause ur amazing?

[@evaneum2689]

Your development is very well! But I don'T unterstand why someone, who isn't able to keep his legs still has to wear spurs...

[@della5322]

u should try to release

[@jessicagrealish5598]

what happened before you got Santo did you break your leg??

[@alicehudson9699]

hands down your always pulling the horses head up poor thing hands down and find contact

[@jessicagrealish5598]

Ally Equestrian she knows how to ride

[@pillydoo]

If you knew how to ride you would know that putting your hands down kills the contact and causes any bit with a join to do a Nutcracker action into the horses mouth