SHOW JUMPING TRAINING FAIL | My mare wasn't in the mood! 😩| Footluce Eventing

[@lizgarland2241]

Ahhhhh Laragh just needed a duvet day with a hot water bottle 🤣💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀🇮🇪

[@footluceeventing]

100% 😂 🧖‍♀️ 💆🏻‍♀️ ☕️ 🍫

[@kristinemiller3185]

I really appreciate you showing us your off days too. I'm not even close to doing the kinds of jumps and courses you do with Laragh, so it's truly such a comfort to see that even at your level with your brave mare, you two can still have some tough moments. I also think you kept a great attitude about the whole day and tried to make the most of it, which is all that matters.

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks Kristine, just shows horses are never plain sailing! But of course we love them nonetheless 💙

[@kaitlynarsenault3156]

Lucy the music choice when you’re taking Laragh through the grid is killing me 😂😂😂

[@footluceeventing]

🙈

[@lizzymacfarlane1651]

Oh my goodness, the music was just brilliant🤣. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@LeanneW1990]

A well earned BBQ! Also - the grid music! 🤣🤣

[@christinemartindale8715]

Aweee poor Laragh they are so unpredictable when in season bless her then she completely got over it and jumped beautifully. You area lovely rider Lucy always very calm and have lovely hands and seat there is no way you should apologize to any of us we all adore you and love watching your vlogs enjoy that bbq tfs.😎

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks so much Christine 😊

[@horsemom6421]

She is saving herself for the show!

[@footluceeventing]

I hope so 😂

[@horsemom6421]

@@footluceeventing what else can I say 😆. I love u guys

[@DS-ky9dl]

Your videos are always so entertaining with a laugh thrown in! You have a great attitude when things do not go as planned, and we enjoy these as well as the successes. Good job!

[@janeminwell4395]

Absolutely.

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks so much, lovely to hear 💙

[@alexh8762]

I love the sounds and music 😂 well done though not everyday is perfect and it can only get better from here 😊👍

[@leahmoffitt9769]

I really think you rode very well. She clearly wasn't in her normal mood, and you adapted to the horse you had that day, and did some great jumping in the end. You should be proud of yourself 👏

[@coraliesentch4515]

“It’s ok, everything is going to be fine Lucy….” 😉🤣🤣 seriously though, I’m sure you and Laragh will hit it out of the park at your next event ! 👍🏻👌🏻💯🥰

[@footluceeventing]

Hahaha thank you 💙

[@happydays7143]

Very well sat Lucy ! So well ridden through the refusals 👍 Xx

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

great video! Laragh will always be sassy! the mares should have a sleepover when Laragh heat cycle is finshed, it will be interesting to how they will act together in the field. xxx

[@footluceeventing]

She will automatically come back into season as soon as she sees Topaz 😂😂 she’s OBSESSED!! When Topaz left my yard she was distraught and called for weeks afterwards 🙈

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

@@footluceeventing how strange? I wonder if Laragh thinks she's a stallion when she's around Topaz 😃, horses are strange and wonderful. Xx

[@loril2729]

So nice for me to see the struggles And the successes! 😊 thank you

[@nelly20120206]

She jumped so nicely in the end though! Don't be too hard on her or yourself, everyone has days like that!

[@souders4428]

Love the music editing! 🤣 we all have not so good sessions ... especially when you own a mare! That’s why I have a gelding!! 🤣😍

[@footluceeventing]

Seriously contemplating a gelding too now 😂😂

[@nataliedavies69]

You are so hard on yourself! Laraugh was definitely not feeling it but you ended up getting some nice work out of her AND you sat all the shenanigans beautifully! I know it wasn’t the jump practice you hoped for but I love that you take her out to all these different places and give it your all whatever mood she’s in. (My horse won’t load on the trailer we got for him last July. I had these wonderful plans to take him out on hacks, clinics, etc but he’s having none of it!). Personally I love seeing the ups and downs of real equestrian vlogs so it was absolutely worth watching! Hope you’re stuffing your face, out in the sunshine! Keep going! 🤗😁

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks so much Natalie! Hope you can get your boy on the trailer one day soon! X

[@heinzstoffregen5348]

You get my like for this very special training - but you deserve at least three for excellent riding !!! To ride a calm, fully cooperative and obedient horse does not show, whether you are a better or not so good rider. But today, riding Laragh not in the mood, perverse and stubborn, refusing to accept aids she indicated clearly in her body language. "I don´t like the training. I shall make it difficult for her - let us see whether i can make her give up." In such a critical situation many girls would have given up disappointed. But you reacted in an excellent way, accepted the challenge and worked hard, using your legs effectively and pushing her forward. You started the fight an won !!! At the end there was perfect jumping through the line. You had convinced her that you really wanted her to perform - which iin the end she did. And there was no need to silently cry insideOn the contrary, riding such a difficult and in the beginning nearly unmanageable horse so sucessfully should have made you proud - you deserve our respect and admiration.

[@footluceeventing]

Thank you for a lovely comment 💙💙

[@janl8683]

Bless her, in season, hot day and just not in the mood, lol I think we can all relate to some if not all! Next week you and Lara will be fine. Breathe deep and smile.

[@dba750]

Omg, Topaz was the name of my freinds pony, she was a fiery girl. That was decades ago but she started me riding. Great memories

[@samanthajeanette9646]

You did awesome! You stayed on and kept schooling her until she was going over them confidently, so that's a win! My boy was off the last few weeks, spooking at literally everything including a patch of grass that didn't look like all the other grass 😒 Today he was absolutely awesome and didn't spook at all, not even at the bird that kept flying in and out the arena windows 🤷‍♀️ They have their days just like we do. You did great though so don't worry about it ❤

[@lynpotter5583]

It’s fine, it’s all normal horses 🤷‍♀️ it just goes to show you are professional in your approach to all these situations. Looking forward to next vlog. Fingers crossed for you x x x

[@xxfrancesnthomasxx]

This is genuinely super reassuring to see! I've had my pony for 11 years now and honestly the other day I couldn't trot a single lap of the arena without him spooking and trying to buck my off whilst neighing. He's so, so up and down in the spring-summer with the spring grass! And it just makes me feel like a novice compared to the event vloggers I watch. So this is actually great to see. Best of luck with the event!

[@alicowls1605]

Loved the changes of music, this was one of those days. Brush it off and it will all be fine for the weekend of eventing.

[@footluceeventing]

I’m crossing my fingers!!

[@littleninja0]

Gotta love in season mares! The take away from this was perseverance. She was jumping quite nicely by the end of the session. As you pointed out, that's what training is for - ironing out potential problem areas. Best of luck at the even next week (I am confident that you'll smash it) xx

[@nataliedavies69]

Oh, and I did laugh at your choice of music in places… 😂. You guys are doing so much better than you think you are x

[@Keikness]

Hee Hee loving the sound effects x you. It’s did well! Wish I had your confidence x

[@Keikness]

You both did well that should have said 🙄

[@donnastill5417]

The music for the grid work 🤣🤣🤣🙌🏻👌🏻

[@dardenyerkes5757]

The music was great/hilarious. You got a bad day out of the way, next weekend will be great.

[@ginnyferguson3772]

You will be fine, Lara knows her job on the day 🤞

[@chloerex7774]

The music for your first attempt 😂😂😂😂 well done for persevering xx

[@hannahhawes1515]

Well done for keeping it real and showing the not so good bits. Also, good job on listening to your horse and being sympathetic for her not feeling so great that day. I think you are a fab rider and it's good to see realistic and positive role models xx

[@Ashlynne_The_Equestrian]

6th!great video. she definitely was not I the mood lol. Your mare is so beautiful!

[@lisawilson2985]

Well done for hanging in there. I cringed the whole time you were jumping 🤭

[@janeminwell4395]

Of course we enjoyed your vlog Lucy! It's not always wine and roses when riding! Well done for getting a good result eventually.

[@MotoBugalter]

Your vlog is awesome !!!!

[@nikkib2143]

You'll be right when its needed ❤🥰 x.

[@oliviagillmore1669]

Good video Lucy

[@mel1402]

Aww Love Laragh Lee so much . Stay safe Lucy ❤️❤️

[@Katielewis100]

we all have off days. dont worry to much, onwards and upwards xxx

[@Youliveyouride]

I love your editing style, it's awesome!!!!!!! I love your music style through the grid, absolutely brilliant and shows you have an amazing and great attitude, which is just fantastic :D Like you said you're going to your ups and down days and I think you coped with it brilliantly :}

[@janetrodgers7051]

My mare was the opposite. The little blighter jumped like a stag at home. Get her to a show and she would not jump over a match sometimes grrrr xx

[@footluceeventing]

Mares! 🙈🙈

[@bethanyweston5242]

We’ve all been there! So frustrating when you have a day like that, it can be hard to remember that they’re just like us and some days they’re not feeling it like we would be. The next day is a new day! Horses are always great at keeping us grounded aren’t they!? 🤣 xx

[@donnajeffery8267]

I love the sound effects and Laragh was in the mood but it was not for jumping and I loved the way that little black cob was watching as if to say oh new horse and then it kept watching as if it was getting some tips do you not give her like oestrus or moody mare or something and I have a question are both geldings still at your yard and good luck for your eventing at the weekend

[@kateflanders7611]

Thank you for your vlog! I don’t watch to have it be perfect, I watch to share in the learning process. It will be better tomorrow.

[@charlottenaylor3328]

The sad music...oh my god actually belly laughed 😂 you’ll do great on the weekend Lucy!

[@jasminespringheart313]

nice vlog💗

[@JenniferJCouch]

Oh dear, just one of those days when dealing with a mare. I love mares and have had mostly mares. They're braver and can be more in tune. That's been my experience anyway. You're right horses are 🚫 machines! I'm sure the two of you will kick butt next weekend! As usual I'll be looking forward to you & Laurghlee's next vlog. 💖💖 To Bonnie! Best to Alex for the bbq! Be safe! 💙🐎😎

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

Great vlog, I must say I totally feel you pain, our jump training didn't go to plan last weekend either. I haven't posted it yet because I was so down when we got done I just spent the rest of the day figuring out a new plan, hoping to finish it up tonight. Haha Love your videos!!! 😍

[@jesssmith44]

i have days like this with buddy! i always think its me not riding enough but sometimes they have off days too! :)

[@donnagilbert8588]

Love the editing luce! And dont worry everyone has off days xxx

[@ctadventures7064]

Looking forward to this.

[@dubaitacker6347]

did a great job of keeping your seat when she went full on dirty little stopper mode

[@AnnabelleTheDark]

I have two that are exactly the same at the moment. Im in hell. My red one just ran out of the arena with me this morning while i was trying to pop over some small fences... I feel your pain!

[@footluceeventing]

There must be something in the air!!

[@babsfocker7751]

it's okay, you got it done

[@esalsugineum]

Omg laragh is the lesbian representation we need 😍

[@abifinnis6608]

Lucy it was reality riding sometimes we need to be reminded of that.

[@emmadeanseventing5641]

I was actually crying 😂 the first jump… oh no! Literally me every time I try and do anything related distance

[@Hellofrosh]

Finally a pony chunkier then laragh!

[@celestinacowgirl9075]

Nice

[@pamnewman8392]

Have you ever considered putting her in foal. What a lovely baby you would have. 🥰

[@julen2380]

Well, if you ever tire of eventing, Laragh clearly could go western with these sliding stops. ;P But all joking aside, it was impressive to see how you dealt with Laragh's off day. Just adjusting the pattern and the tasks, so you both could still end the session on a positive note, even if it wasn't the exact positive note you had been hoping for. There will always be next time for that. :)

[@MrsDenali3]

U DID WELL FOR A MARE THAT WAS NOT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. LOVE EVERYTHING U DO EVEN IF ITS AN OFF DAY. BLESSING...DOREEN NOT ROBERT

[@the.hopeful.equestrian]

Sorry you didn’t have the training session you planned, if it makes you feel any better my horse who has jumped around a 1m course at Hartpury got eliminated at fence 3 in the SJ at our BE90 on the weekend! She’s in season too & really struggling with this one. Hopefully it will pass soon though & Laragh will be back to her usual self by next weekend! We were recommended to try an oestress supplement so trying that now. Apparently their hormones can make them freeze. Bloody mares 🙈

[@g.bjumping3102]

Don’t worry everyone has their of days.

[@biggothepiggo]

Well, that wasn't very nice. Poor Fergus thinks he and Laragh have a "thing" going, but holy guacamole, she can't keep her head on straight when Topaz is around! I see some heartbreak in Fergus's future. Seriously though, she wasn't in the mood, but you handled it beautifully and rode really nicely and ended on a positive, confident note, so well done! On another note, you have a real gift for creating sound tracks! I feel like you could do that on major films if you are ever looking for a career change (but I don't know what your career is, so maybe you do that already...).

[@april5666]

At least Laragh was improving as you progressed; which is better than getting worse as you go on, right -- lol :) How long is a mare's season/and is it twice yearly or every month? Does anyone here know? Also, have some of you had mares than switched to geldings with you next horse to avoid further mareness? Thx for your answers.

[@fleetskipper1810]

Every 21 days for 2 to 24 hours according to the Internet.

[@footluceeventing]

Laragh is seemingly in season for the majority of the summer 🤣🙈 But yes I believe it’s every 3 weeks during spring/summer months! Too frequent!!

[@april5666]

@@footluceeventing Thanks for letting me know (I know I could've looked it up) but thought others might want to know too. Laragh does keep you on your toes. You are lovely and patient with her and her head-strong mareness, Lucy.

[@april5666]

@@fleetskipper1810 Isn't nature interesting how it sets up each species for the best possible survival of the species. :)

[@sarahjosephine8263]

What was the soundtrack at 3:58? Btw love your channel! ❤️

[@fleetskipper1810]

The extreme heat doesn’t help. Sorry you felt lightheaded. I get that way when it’s really hot and humid, too. Just remember how uncomfortable this day was next winter when you’re coping with the cold, eh?

[@footluceeventing]

Yes I will 😂 🥶

[@sun1one1]

Not really on topic but I have never seen a wind turbine on a horse farm before... does it freak the horses out at first?

[@daisy_equestrian427]

'its ok you are going to be fine Lucy' lol sorry I had to put that

[@footluceeventing]

😂😂🙌🏻

[@KarenSmith-lz3sx]

Well…timing in life is everything…guess especially with mares. 🥴

[@georgiawoods6958]

commenting for the algorithm 🏳️‍🌈

[@hinteventponies6471]

Yes finally I was one of the first Also go follow Hint event ponies pls

[@ruslan19805]

Привет🌜👼🌛💯🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌹🌹🌹🌹🤣🐎

[@lifeinthesandschool599]

R.I.p Lucy

[@CharlotteAlice-vy5zo]

first

[@vixiepixie1000]

You don’t look yourself in this video I hope you are ok? Maybe get your bloods done or have some electrolytes xxxx

[@footluceeventing]

I was fine after a large glass of wine 😂

[@donnastarpaw]

Topaz looks a bit on the chunky side compared to Lara

[@Benicetoyourparents]

Thank you for sharing when things don’t go so well for you!! You guys are a great team, and you will be fantastic at your next event!!!