Rio 2016: Giving Horses Wings to Compete

[@mt.moonstudios2010]

Imagine a world in which horses rode humans.

[@sfwarhawk]

Lmao they would squash us :')

[@lustantinoanimations5699]

Does this mean that in this universe, we are stronger or are we bigger?

[@aviator3330]

I already know if I ever flew my horse over seas I would be super nervous the entire time XD.

[@aviator3330]

Even if it was the safest flight company

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Yep, I am a pilot and have no issues with flying but I would be so nervous flying my horse.

[@phyllishamilton165]

I constantly marvel at the ability of our horses to learn and accept all forms of travel, and to understand the routine of flying, and so for most of them, to remain calm and unstressed!

[@kijanaretief8078]

jeez it looks very stressful to go to the olympics by plane.

[@meganproffitt424]

These are world class horses. They travel all the time therefore are used to it.

[@daniellegratton-wilson8555]

Raven The Rat I think someone has to sit in there and check on them every 5mins that’s good right???

[@ryebread7694]

When I first saw the title I thought it met they put plastic wings on the horses when they competed... I'm a idiot 😂 Though I will admit I was disappointed that it wasn't the case

[@breyerhorsesworld1970]

BGequestrian lol same I am sad about that as well

[@to_be_tru]

I remember talking my horse (Cisco!) a cross a couple of states and he flipped out when I brought him to the trailer. He was like “oh no we are not going where I think we’re going are we?”

[@lakinbacon6088]

1:47 is EXACTLY what I do every time I’m at the barn😂

[@zinger7307]

But do they get bumped off the flight if United needs to fly some employees?

[@khricket]

I didnt know they had horse employees.

[@zinger7307]

maybe United can fly its employees in horse boxes

[@steemdup]

I hope the vetport waiting area is clean!

[@maura_the_rose]

Of course they had to end with horse poop, because the world is just so mature and enthralled with the feces of horses. . .

[@sut1463]

that's a lot of poo! lol

[@kijanaretief8078]

Painting.Strides

[@marmikdharankar3595]

Painting.Strides

[@mishubejinaru9989]

Painting.Strides

[@aimeebalfour9862]

Painting.Strides I agree

[@minecraftslither.ioterrari4329]

Love horses

[@_eventingeditzz_978]

Can we just talk about how nice get trailer is?? 🤩😍

[@emmaaj947]

when does it start i cant wait to watch it

[@lilacheart_]

about 2-3 weeks ago XD

[@emmaaj947]

+Lilac Heart i already watched it

[@atifsipaisipaivadakarlesaj4380]

horse

[@laurenswadkins3681]

Why isn’t all of the racing industry like this ? (Idk for definite if they’re treated as well as this in the racing industry but omg these r treated like luxury!❤️)

[@lucianom2179]

Lauren Swadkins

[@cui.bono9077]

I hate the racing industry

[@starsequine7135]

@@cui.bono9077 Why lol?

[@starsequine7135]

All horses that travel,racing are treated amazing.

[@paigewinkelaar2627]

Very nice, enjoyable video!

[@rianat8632]

2:30 Haha these horses are a dutch breed its called kwpn i am dutch

[@msplinsangel3726]

Our Little Doggies They are called Dutch Warmblood

[@adelajdaeliassen15]

When does the equestrian part of olimpics begin?

[@adelajdaeliassen15]

Yeah, they didn't show it on TV in here q-q Thank you so much for answer.

[@SaraNightfire1]

There's a program that changes your IP so you can watch it live from another country of your choice. That's what I did because I was told to spend fifty dollars a month on cable or suck it up. It REALLY helps. ^^ Just for next time.

[@jesskenny6579]

Hackamore 💕

[@warriormaiden9829]

What do they do about ear-popping? (altitude changes in planes can be *painful*) I hate my ears popping, and I get it just driving around the valley (SLC, Ut). I can only imagine what it's like for them, they have more sensitive ears! Not trying to bash, simply an honest question. :)

[@horsesanimalsandeverything4960]

Not sure! Good question though!

[@bigboy8053]

they eat hay

[@JS-rp7qb]

Very slow climbs on the aircraft. Usually will list horses as cargo in the flight plan remarks so controllers can plan for it.

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@JS-rp7qb Makes sense. Thanks!

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

@@JS-rp7qb What about the descents.

[@leahwild6380]

well i mean u could technically take a train but it might take like 14 years- my horse was born in texas and now he lives up in north jersey with me- but for shows we have horse trailers lol

[@Pagalchhagal]

That thoroughbred's facial features has a lot of arab coming through

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Never knew horses had passports to travel via airplane

[@avag8425]

Awwww Divertimentos lil whiskers are so cutee.

[@roselynprieto55]

Horses have passports Don't Tell me dogs to too

[@coombeslauren]

Oh yes, dogs have passports. And cats. And many animals. Though whereas ours are primarily for identification, animals' passports are more about confirming their health and vaccination status.

[@DBSKfanEternally]

lol, even horses get to choose between business class and first class :P

[@marcy9125]

Don't horses get anxious during the flight? Especially when the plane starts to get higher? Or when it's landing? The pressure changes constantly...humans understand what's going on but horses don't and since it's very unnatural situation for them, how come they stay calm?

[@hannahbrs2934]

They rarely do. Sporthorses are often familiar with trailers and airplanes, so they tend to stay calm. Some horses are given a shot to calm them down before takeoff though. It's unnatural, but it is necessary to transport them from a to b.

[@allyl348]

2:28 YES KWPN DUTCHIES REPRESENT!!

[@Gabi-mv3jw]

lol my horse cant walk through a doorway without her rearing! She could never do that

[@horsesense3029]

I love those horses

[@Aliensorbiting]

so do i

[@ВаляМорозова-н7з]

Какой уход? Браво

[@rambo_rides8068]

omg that trailer

[@vee3759]

rambo_ rides I know right

[@christina3573]

Are they tied up in their stall?

[@christina3573]

Ella vanilla ok thanks. I just thought they were in their actually stall

[@shannonstricklen694]

For the horses that is great but make sure ya don't spoil them or they will expect it if ya forget I made a mistake and did they with my hors

[@thehaxorusgirl9165]

0:30 Rollkur

[@Oakleaf700]

Not Rollkur in this case at all...there is no rein contact here, they hang like washing lines at this point, horse is holding his head in this position by his own efforts.

[@animaladdiction9560]

No btv

[@tynealliban113]

I believe it's not rollkur. If you look at the description of rollkur it's by force and aggression. This horse is plainly very soft in his or her's neck and head.

[@aminurrahmansourovr17]

I Love horse

[@ellajohns245]

Every upper level rider flies their horses?? How else do you expect we compete internationally? We just rode there?

[@hollysstories2738]

ma quando ci metti

[@joeseangatith4495]

Cool

[@emtquiver1588]

I know exactly where the money comes from to help "our" riders for competition, Thank you...thats not classified unfortunately...

[@pambell7004]

I love horse

[@annaokennedy3673]

noice👍

[@tamarastassen8207]

Echt leuk jongens

[@cheekycharlie9825]

Well painting.strides. Its nature because I have horses and they always poop

[@maila3300]

🐴🐎🐴🐴its cool

[@cheyannerockett8870]

Horse carriers cool

[@cody_anne9703]

clearly they had to had the metal chain going acroos the horses nose

[@finnp5132]

Cody Inspires its so they dont escape or fall ......

[@cody_anne9703]

Lauren Phanfictor thanks for explaining. i really am gratefull or the extra knowledge

[@ailish114]

Cody Inspires actually it is for getting more control. It creates pressure were you apply it on the horse, making it easier to control.

[@eventerkeira]

To make them behave and to have an advantage over them when leading. You NEVER put under their jaw(bottom of bridge of nose by their lower lip) because that can cause dental issues and really hurt them.

[@eventerkeira]

Also it's just called a chain

[@priscilaalbagarcia882]

ostias

[@Netryon]

We knew they use a special cabin for a horse transportation, so it is something we never had and now see here everyday grazing the grass. But basically this should be your problem caring about getting all the hay for winter and forgetting the education. Cops came and arrested me - so it was his name. This everyday job was all your source of magical Karazhan power. This stable is prospering and you most likely living as it's past and can watch how powerful rearing horse can be. So these now are modern not sinking soil vehicles with two tires mounted on same axis.

[@emtquiver1588]

who R u anyway...if this is publicsite why are u on my emails...???

[@ivy2q]

Poor horses look so hurt. Young, drugged, and at dangerous speeds. A tie down, and a bit in their mouth. Cropped, and spurred. But this place is.. Different. Yes I still see a horrific bit, but they look not drugged, and they look exercised, they don't look like any flies or anything Are irritating them, they get comfort in the truck, they get a resting station. I just wish more places would treat animals right..

[@emilyblair2973]

I HAVE READ BLACK BEAUTY

[@emtquiver1588]

..umm is this why I wasnt worthy of my funding..? did u think i couldnt own up to my own country????

[@flissheywood4964]

The owners of the horses pay for this....

[@steemdup]

and their sponsors

[@malevolent1698]

lmao I thought the horses would be eating chicken wings I guess not

[@mounirdz620]

رقص الحصان الشامي

[@fantasyman3095]

hhahahahahahahhahah😋😋😄😄

[@sarahdarragh8161]

Ko

[@sut1463]

lol aaaww

[@janrasmussen7860]

VVS

[@sassiebrat]

I hate dressage! It's cruelty right under humans' noses and no one says a word!

[@vasimshaikh1112]

p

[@linagladesmith2468]

Okay, why would you need to put them on cross ties, in a stall? Come on people at least give the horses a little freedom? -,-

[@susanreneecastellano1068]

BuckSkin_Baby it’s to help the horse stabilize itself as the plane flies, it gives them something to lean on to help keep themselves in balance, if they weren’t more than likely during turbulence etc they could get extremely (and expensively) hurt, the cross ties don’t seem excessively high up, Its just something to lean on, the same way we tie horses in a trailer to help stabilize, they are probably walked around a heck of a lot and get liniment on after the flight to help loosen their joints and muscles :).

[@littleshopkinswirlawesome3406]

Cool