OPENING MEET 2023: WHERE'S LARAGH?

[@dw1234-e4b]

What a fun hunt.....💓😊

[@rowanstaden-coats8157]

Zac looks like such a dude!! Relaxing horses to hunt are gold dust. Very jealous!

[@footluceeventing]

I LOVE ZACK!!

[@rutherose23]

This is the type of horse that most amateur mid-level riders need to gain confidence and ease when riding. Just a joy to watch. Love your classy, beautiful and relaxing vlogs.

[@ginnyferguson3772]

Hope Lara gets better soon. But Zack is a treasure, LOVE him and he's so careful coming down the ramp and an easy easy boy out hunting!! You are so lucky ❤

[@mazfb9240]

This is so great to watch- lovely sunshine and countryside and a fab horse. What else is there!

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

That was fun to watch! Sorry about Laragh, But when you know your horse as well as you, it was the right call to make. Zak is a n amazing horse! Chill and ready for any adventure!!!! Did you enjoy your pizza Lucy? Looked amazing!!!! xxx

[@footluceeventing]

Oh Zack was a joy! And so was the pizza 🍕 🤤

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Hi all he's having a great time out hunting ,AND hope Lara get's better soon .And THANK YOU for sharing your day .And all the best.

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

Very much enjoyed and looking forward to more. I remember you saying to Meg that you make a bad passenger and would rather drive. Lastly, we love Zack. So smooth. A gentleman/rocking horse.

[@herbertbishko2030]

Love the striving for excellence and fun that permeates your vlogs. Your impeccable taste of presentation wrapped in a handsome package of the King's English. A Delight! 'Goood-Booye' Zack - Thank you Lucy!

[@cindyferguson8855]

Greetings....from the Western North Carolina Mountains...USA ! That was excellent .... love your videos and most especially your exquisite sense of humor. May your journey with horses always keep you smiling....! Sincerely, Cindy

[@emily-ix5it]

How lovely of you 🥰

[@footluceeventing]

Cindy this is so so kind, thank you!! I’m so pleased you enjoy my videos, thank you for watching 💙

[@michellestrickland7613]

Zach is such a good boy. He seemed to really enjoy his outing and treated you so well.

[@JenniferJCouch]

Great vlog but waiting for the new home tour. Good to see you enjoy a less frantic hunt. I love Laragh !! Lovely new hunt coat. Your advisor has a pleasant voice, so he's not mute.😂 Really enjoyed the hunt and many thanks for taking me a long. Stay safe. 💙🐎😎

[@footluceeventing]

The new home tour may happen when the new home is somewhat more ‘in order’ 😅 Thanks so much for watching 💙

[@JennaPitcherTHX1138]

Zack's canter and gallop looks so comfy

[@footluceeventing]

Sooooo comfy 😍

[@julen2380]

I did miss Laragh. She is just loving life with a vengeance and I just adore her. Well, her and you together. Hope she gets all well again soon and we get to accompany the two on you on a day of spinning, running in place and pulling your arms out. ;) But Zack looks like a dream to hunt. And at least one horse had a super fun day out.

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

Really good for you and us to see you riding a well behaved Horse. He is lovely !!! Is he irish / draft ? Lovely !!! Megan will be J!! Next time he will be fitter !! He may surprise you !!

[@lizgarland2241]

Fab fun filled day 🙏💜🙏

[@JenniferJCouch]

Ps Really loved your music selection for the grand finale. Great job! 💙🐎😎

[@footluceeventing]

Thank you!

[@dianehookham]

Ok is this man a advisor or landlord lol 😆 😂 😅😂 Zack is lovely, he loves to jump dosent he? You wouldn't have known yourself having a quiet ride! I hope Lara is better soon, sending well wishes to her.

[@footluceeventing]

So they’re two different people 😂😂 Zack is the real dream boy here 😍

[@kippen64]

Hopefully Laragh is well soon and her stand in did an excellent job.

[@andersfugelli2764]

Poor Laragh! Zack, though, is an absolute star 🙂

[@Suzy-yd2ko]

All that lovely countryside an fresh air,love your vlogs 🐎

[@Chezlifecoaching]

Sorry to hear about Laragh and the heat in her leg. Hope it’s nothing serious. What gorgeous weather you had for this hunt and how lovely are you?! So encouraging and supportive of everyone. If ever I was brave enough to do this I’d ant to go out with this hunt you all seem so lovely!

[@carlbrown6308]

The advisor 😂 gets me every 6😅

[@footluceeventing]

The advisor is not happy about being referred to the advisor for the last month 😅😅

[@robynhenry2607]

I'm lying in bed loaded with the cold 😢 . Hoping this will cheer me up !! . I hope Lara is OK. Zack is beautiful 😍

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

OMG I LOVE Zak!!! He's absolutely wonderful. I think you need a horse like him. A good boy, likes to jump, calm and not liable to be unpredictable like Ember and Laragh. 🙄He was so calm and solid on that ride and he obviously enjoyed himself. He's so easy to handle too. He's an absolutely gem and your landlord is lucky to have him. 😍😍😍 Loved the ride, I'm getting my riding fix vicariously through you as I can't ride any longer and I enjoyed watching this video so much; in fact I think it's probably one of my favourites. I think it's about time your "adviser" gave up trying to be anonymous! We all know who he is now, but I'm not sure we know his name. We've seen his face so he's not really anonymous any longer 😍 By the way, I think Zak needs a "weave" on his tail. I'm presuming part of it got cut off because he got something tangled up in it?

[@laurenmclain6378]

Thank you for sharing, Lucy! Living vicariously through you, right now. The opening meet looked like a lot of fun!!😊❣️

[@colleenw8756]

Oh how I envy you. If only I could do this. Keep living my dreams please. I love you. ❤❤❤❤

[@colleenw8756]

Oh Lucy. You are living my dream. Please keep this up. I'm so envious. I LOVE YOU.

[@michellestrickland7613]

You're advisor is the best! So supportive.

[@MaeveByTheWaves]

Looked like such a fun day! Zack is a super star! 🤞Laragh is on the mend quickly!

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Sorry about Laraugh but I managed to watch all the way WITHOUT feeling like I was gonna get smacked in the face by a horses neck!!! 😂🤣🤣😝🥰🥰❤️ He did so well!! And he's so big 😄🤪

[@footluceeventing]

Hahaha he is much more relaxing 😎

[@janeminwell4395]

How relaxing to be on Zac! Looks like it was a lovely day.

[@rinnii_x]

Never been hunting but these vlogs always make me want to give it a go. Zack looked like an absolute gentleman, though a very big one! How tall is he out of interest?

[@plove523]

He is such a good boy! Willing but doesn't pull your arms out of the socket.

[@KellyWebb-bz7to]

Loads of fun 😂

[@christinemartindale8715]

Zac is a true gent lucy what on earth happened to his tail? Hope Laragh gets better soon.The hunt was fun I like seeing them you all seem to have great fun.tfs😎🏇😎

[@equine2020]

This is the ultimate fun. Nothing compares. My most enjoyable time is on the hunt field. ME, & my love (horse,).

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Zaks such a good horse he loved it hope Lara gets better soon

[@jg4171]

Glad you still got to go, hope Laragh is all well now

[@LillieBellPhotography]

Loved this! Such a shame that Laragh couldn't go, but I'm sure you've made the best decision for the long run. Living my dreams through watching your vlog really 😂

[@RhiandPug]

Hope Laragh is ok! Zack looks fab though, you’re so lucky! Xx

[@margiesmith8912]

That looked like SO MUCH FUN! Glad Zack was such a good boy. Would you explain (maybe another vlog) about hunting? Like, why were the guys running in the beginning…???

[@hethacopland3713]

The hounds are trained to follow the scent left by the runners.

[@footluceeventing]

I have a whole ‘Nar Valley Bloodhounds’ playlist with lots of videos explaining how it works if you want to check it out!

[@lauren1377]

Need a Zack in my life 😍 love hunting but don't think my thoroughbred would have manners or breaks 😂

[@carolinehood106]

Thank you Lucy great video ❤Zack is gorgeous 🐴shame about Laragh 🐴hope her leg is ok 🍀keep these wonderful videos coming ❤❤❤

[@colleenw8756]

Oh. How is wish. You are living my dream. Stay safe and well. ❤️ ❤

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

It’s nice to see how many male riders come out to these equestrian events. You don’t see too many male riders at other events for whatever reason.

[@carolynevans7676]

Think you should have a go at sidesaddle, perhaps not out hunting but it would be a great vlog

[@footluceeventing]

Oh 100%!!

[@makingithappenltd7138]

One way to view the Countryside

[@JennaPitcherTHX1138]

21:54 so pretty!

[@gabiudoff]

Can you explain a little about how the hunt works? Why aren't the dogs around for most of it? What are the sticks you're carrying? Are the dogs chasing a lure? So many questions. :) It looks like fun!

[@teddyg1935]

You don't see the hounds so much because they are up ahead, the main field of riders are just along for the ride so they stay back out of the way. The hounds are following the scent of the (human) runners who set off first. When the hounds catch up the runners will give them treats. Lucy is carrying a traditional hunt whip which has a handle you can use to pull gates open and closed.

[@Stuntbird]

Ahh Lucy. Zak looks amazing 😊 hope you get to take him again x

[@juliaforsyth8332]

The runners came in followed by the baying hounds out for their blood. The runners were licked to death. I haven't heard that term "gathering the knitting for years"!

[@footluceeventing]

😂 they’re vicious!! 👅 🐶

[@militagenyte7842]

i had fun watching this, what country is it in?

[@ihay472]

I just love Zack. There was something about him the first time you showed him on a vlog. I didnt realize you took him because Laragh wasnt 100%. Hope she's good for the next hunt!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Its funny to see them ride backwards when theyre forward or slanted in the USA 😊

[@valeriefergusson269]

Lovely run why has Zack got such a funny tail?

[@juliaforsyth8332]

The owner cut some off when making a rocking horse! It wil grow back.

[@TessZissou]

What a top fella Zac is - What's up with his tail? we need to know.... essential goss . I hope Lara is on top form again soon - also your pizza choice is... not as tasteful as your new coat.. pineapple.. eek

[@footluceeventing]

His owner ✂️ it for a rocking horse… it was out of my control 😂 and nooo pineapple on pizza is the best

[@TessZissou]

AAhh for a rocking horse is a good call.. as rocking horses are always fun for small folk .. and Zac still has plenty to swish .. look forward to more adventures

[@alisonwilks302]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 30:54

[@---td5fg]

My mare had heat in her leg, turned out to he a marginal tear in the digital flexor tendon, boxrest till next year and due to her age she basically is retires from any competition/hard work.. I hope the leg isnt like that at all! Absolutely gut wrenching when it happens though

[@footluceeventing]

Oh no! That’s such a shame, I hope it’s not that too! The heat has gone now thankfully 🙏

[@emiliepayne508]

I’m confused - who is the advisor? 😂

[@footluceeventing]

Who knowsssssss… I mean really it’s not much of a mystery anymore so maybe I should just bite the bullet and introduce him 😂

[@ansticecoe968]

Hope laraghs leg gets better

[@cassandradelune]

The whip you’re carrying, equivalent to a stock whip here is Aus, not sure if it’s a different name for hunting, are you carrying it for aesthetic (understandable, as someone said you’ve got Callie Cole’s vibes up behind grey ears) or for a use?

[@kippen64]

You use the hook part to help open gates and you can hold out the whip with the lash dangling down to keep the hounds away from your horse. You never swing the whip and you definitely never whip anything with it. Never, ever.

[@Sadie524]

I may have missed it but where’s zacks tale gone? 😮😅

[@MissJools11]

^tail

[@4dogs677]

I assume the “advisor” is your new partner

[@woblerwhablo3161]

I hate seeing horses loaded up wearing tack.its lazy and dangerous. Please don't try to save time doing this .