Singlefooting Bloody Mary

Keg shod tattod mare

[@caseyjo5]

near the end it looked as if he was trying to make his horse stop yet he was kicking telling her to go also DONT ride your horse on pavement.

[@jasminekittenstorm]

You can ride your horse one pavement, just only walk or slow trot, never this fast. The pavement helps the horse's hooves to cut down a bit, this is why horses always hoof the ground because they are trimming their own hooves. but i agree with this not to rider horse on the pavement unless necessarily

[@rosiemacquarrie1705]

The horse sounds like it had shoes on, ice been told only ride on pavment if you have shoes

[@xxKakarot]

I believe he was trying to gain more speed in the trot by kicking the horse but holding him back with the reins at the same time in order to keep the horse from transitioning in a canter. But yeah super dangerous to move with this speed on the pavement, only walking or a soft trot would be safe.

[@xxKakarot]

But I agree that at the very end he was indeed being super confusing in his riding aids to the horse, his whole way of riding is just miserable.. poor horse

[@tmaxim2651]

The horse also looked pretty uncomfortable with that massive bit

[@enzonicas_creations267]

I don’t think that guy really knows how to ride a horse. What he’s doing is wrong and the horse could get hurt, tired and collapse. I feel bad for the horse.

[@softballforlife6249]

I agree

[@GalenKiserrr]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT! riding in concrete is sOOOO bad for a horse!!!

[@Banana_alces]

These horses were bred for endurance...and also way he is leaned back and feet forward is the correct way to ride horse that is gained like that

[@GalenKiserrr]

@@Banana_alces Amy Fleming would do it right😏

[@starry1668]

@@GalenKiserrr The only issue is the concrete- otherwise the horse is fine.

[@TheHyzze]

Ladies and gents, this is how horse abuse looks like. Concrete, sitting far back in the saddle - full weight of the rider directly on the horse back which causes a lot of pain, whip and a giant torture bit like a cherry on top. smh

[@pennylane428]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼...was just ready to make the same comment how abusive this racking community is, And they love their videos running their horses to the ground on the asphalt... some of the riders BMI is off, they’re too heavy for some horses and then putting that weight on the horses back is so painful. I wish this was considered abuse instead of fodder for the camera.

[@antibellum6559]

Looks like the horses could eat a bit more too

[@jefferythurman6690]

Cause you think the house can't carry a 200lb rider lol

[@TheHyzze]

@@jefferythurman6690 Mate, majority of decent sized horses can carry a 330 lb rider. The issue is, they shouldn't be doing it because it's animal abuse. That being said, saddle used and rider's possition as well is very crucial when it comes to horse's comfort, heath and balance. Usually, you sit up straight, majority of your weitht is focused on first and second third of the saddle and you are supposed to work with your back and especially legs to lessen your weight and help the horse with maintaining good balance. Person in this video (I'm not gonna call him a rider because he's not riding, he's getting carried on top of the horse like a sack of shit he is.) is sitting directly on the very back of the saddle, isn't using his legs to lessen the load therefore all of his weight is contantly bouncing directly on top of horse's spine which is very harmful and painful. Sidenote: A 200lb person can feel like 100 lb on the horse's back if they are riding properly and know how to work their body in the saddle while a 100 lb person who doesn't know how to ride can feel like they are 200 lb because they "ride" like a sack of potatoes.

[@Julia_equestrian]

I was about to make the same comment but I guess I don’t need to because this is top comment and explains everything I would say

[@paigebradley1061]

GET OFF OF THE CONCRET do u see how much the horse is sweating and he is sitting back too far and he CLEARLY dosnt know how to ride a horse that is how to abuse you horse

[@aleshiasells5109]

Stfu that horse is fine

[@paigek9923]

@@aleshiasells5109 you clearly know nothing about horses and are ignorant and this is why there’s so many bad horse owners in the world

[@kenzieshay4383]

Hi as me being in the racking horse industry let me correct you on some things, 1. Yes concrete is horrible I agree with you there and if his only play to ride is the road the he should have some boots on 2. This is what a proper work out is for horses, if your horse isn’t sweating this much by the end of your ride A. You don’t know how to workout a horse or B. You go to soft on your horse 3. About his seat if you sit straight up when your horse is fast racking/ pacing you’re gonna get launched out of the saddle leaning back is the most comfortable way to ride gaited horses, and my last thing to say is if you don’t know what’s happening then take the time to learn about it before hating

[@paigebradley1061]

@@kenzieshay4383 yes

[@pineaplecatcat8581]

He tried to be on the grass on some parts but at least its not this shit kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpfCpXWXfcubeMk

[@starlightequestrian6729]

Normally horse videos are full of ignorant people in the comment section crying abuse when they don't know how horses work. This however, this is abuse. Rider has no clue how to ride, nor does he understand the danger of riding on concrete. Walking them on it for short periods of time is normally ok, depending on the horse, but this will injure the horse eventually. Everything in this video is wrong, wrong, wrong.

[@GreenTea-kx6ro]

Get the horse off the concrete ALSO LEARN TO RIDE

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

This looks terrible and uncomfortable for the horse. Does the guy even care and know’s what he’s doing? 😣 In the meanwhile his pitbull sits on a chain in the backyard

[@jessicabesseling2516]

i agree with u so much. he tries to act cool with all the bla bla music and th horse is in a lot of pain. his head is held high and and is pulled back byt eh bit. he is pulling but kicking hard. :(

[@callydavenport3982]

Probably in a plastic dog house too

[@jessicabesseling2516]

@@callydavenport3982 EXACTLY

[@victorias3625]

@@jessicabesseling2516 and the back...when the head is so high and he is sitting like that...the poor horse's back

[@keshablack5623]

I agree with your comment 100%, excluding the fact you additionally added that second half.I don’t understand what evidence you’ve stumbled upon or his behavior exhibited in the video suggests that’s in fact true OR if that’s a rational thing to conclude. Also, why a pit-bull? Don’t know why it just doesn’t sit right with me.

[@potatoslyrics1400]

The ''rider'' can't even ride correctly.

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Get that horse OFF the concrete!!!

[@sabgfddcvv3462]

Karen

[@antoniodejesus9129]

@@sabgfddcvv3462 its bad for the horses if you don’t know nothing about horses don’t say nothing like Karen cause u Aint know shit

[@d.jerome4011]

The horseshoe supports the horse's hooves.

[@shotta8836]

Facts, he gon fuck that horse hooves up. plus he got shoes on even worse if that horse slip that dude is in for a treat smh🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TukikoIsolde]

@@d.jerome4011 Metal shoes can cause a horse to slip on concrete and they only prevent the hooves from cracking or chipping, but the joints suffer a lot of strain and damage from the hard surfaces.

[@lillydean4397]

Bruh a beautiful horse but the rider just don’t know what he doing my guy you should take a few lessons to learn how to properly ride and care for a horse I mean that horse must have payed a pretty penny so I mean take a few 500 bucks and just pay for lessons there only like 60 bucks

[@mikedavidz6161]

What is the strongest animal? A racehorse, because it can take hundreds of people for a ride at once!

[@salamiinhaler]

dude i hate this so much. the way he's sitting in the saddle and the way he's holding the reins is so disgusting. and do you see the cars racing by? just be thankful the horse didnt spook and ride off into oncoming traffic. and then he says 'woah woah' at @1:43 just proves he doesn't even know how to ride. thank you for coming to my ted talk.

[@JustMe-rm2pw]

He said “woah” to slow the horse down. He is definitely a shit rider and shouldn’t even be on a horse but don’t act like him saying “woah” has anything to do with that.

[@just_me1596]

​@@JustMe-rm2pw Well, he says "woah" to slow the horse down but he keeps kicking him, which is confusing for the horse... and he's not gonna slow him down anytime soon this way.

[@Gwyatt31]

Mane u trippen we from the country we train our horses to ride on the side of the road like this, he riding that horse perfect u can tell it is well trained ,

[@barbaracole4314]

Everyone is so critical, please put the horse's well being first... stay off the pavement, I've witnessed an accident before, wasn't pretty for horse or rider.

[@vintage.chestnut3669]

The horses rubs are visible. He’s ripping it’s face off. He’s disgusting.

[@jimbojet8728]

Just what was all that about? Ego, nothing more. A good horse being betrayed by it’s rider. What a fool.

[@heatherelaine2416]

This is so sad and painful to watch. He is literally leaning back on the horse and using the reigns to balance! I can’t imagine the pain that horse is in.

[@xenacrockett]

Stop riding on pavement. This can cause road founder in horse's hooves. A good horseman cares about his horse.

[@sarahjosephine8263]

Well be isn't a good horseman

[@callydavenport3982]

Jesus Christ why does he need to haul on its head like that, and the kicking too....mixed signals much?

[@evamarie7595]

I really wish she bucked him off you don’t ride horses on pavement they aren’t cars (lol) plus it looks really hot out but she was very calm with all those cats

[@matthewmcdonald140]

Yeah but you see how hard he is already being on her bit imagine what he would do to her if he got bucked off

[@evelien.h_]

Yeah i wish to but he’s to mutch forstet

[@jorgetorresfranco7659]

It would of been worse for the horse

[@mistydunlap1885]

No u can ride on pavement they have horseshoes look it up

[@marcwil5272]

Thats what they make horse shoes for

[@Emma-uy3py]

This is abuse, you look like your killing the poor horse.

[@TheRisingIcarus]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone sit on a horse like that. Good lord

[@coma_TOES]

sack of potatoes with construction boots on and terrified hands clawing at the reins wishing for a steering wheel/brake combo!

[@thefrenchestfry7760]

The horse is already covered in sweat God only knows how long they’ve been doing that

[@jeanadams1667]

The rack or single-foot is an extremely difficult gait for a horse to maintain for long periods. The mare broke into a canter briefly for some relief, but she was quickly punished for it. At one point her passenger hit her with a whip for no apparent reason. I feel so much empathy and sympathy for this mare. She is beautiful and beautifully gaited, and trying her best to please. Walking Horse and American Saddle Horse riders lean on the horses' loins on purpose. Just shaking my head. :(

[@ahrabankova2557]

My old dressage instructor: You sit on the horse like you are on a effin Harley. Sit up straight damn.

[@anilynch3663]

Terrible riding. First of all you’re ripping that horses face off with that bit, second of all you’re sitting so back on the saddle that it’s very hard on their back, third of all you’re riding on a road with cars, which is incredibly dangerous!! You know you don’t know how good those people drive, and you obviously don’t know how to ride, but fourth of all, why are you even riding on the road it’s so bad for the horses hooves, also like do you see uncomfortable that horses is? It was already sweating by the time you started the video, so HM how long have you been abusing the horse?

[@mysticwolfdog9553]

Exactly. In my opinion there should be some kind of horse owning lisence that you have for driving cars. That way only responsible people could own horses.

[@softballforlife6249]

I agree it also looks like he’s forcing the head up so he could look “cool”

[@JustMe-rm2pw]

Not everyone has a good area to ride, sometimes they have to ride on the road. This is still shit riding tho, plus there’s a ton of grass to the side. It could be that he was on the shoulder so his horse wouldn’t break their leg in a hole.

[@mysticwolfdog9553]

@@JustMe-rm2pw if they don't have a good place to ride, boarding a horse in a different stable is also an option.

[@randiholbrook5849]

Yes, I'm imagining the horse started sweating right away was because he knew he was going to be abused yet again by this man. That horse should get a medal for putting up with that!

[@Hearts4starzzz]

1. To far back in the saddle 2. Ripping that’s horses moth off 3. Riding the horse on FLIPPING PAVEMENT Some of you call it riding equestrians call it abuse

[@tulesg2008]

Well, good I was about to call it abuse but I had restrained myself, because I'm ignorant in the matter, but What to the naked eye of an ignorant seems Animal Abuse then it is. Animal Abuse. and As a medical field worker, I know that Cowboy posture, will in the nearby future also damage his back.

[@chickenlady2150]

1. It looks like a cutback, he is exactly where he needs to be. 2. The contact he is holding isn't even harsh, you don't use your legs a lot on gaited breeds. It is best to maintain contact in the mouth. 3. He is riding the horse in the grass, and even then it is more harmful to ride gaited horses in soft ground all the time rather than hard flat surfaces.

[@marieangelegault7745]

The horse is in so much pain u must stop doing this this is abuse 😟

[@katjones8885]

Compared to most,his mares actually in really good condition and he has good horsemanship. He doesn't actively whip his horse but instead uses it as a guide,for example when he instructs her to keep her head up.

[@graceconnolly5765]

@@katjones8885 thats true but he is sitting way to far back and the bit looks really painfull.

[@Palebisi]

@@katjones8885 just because he's not actively whipping the horse does not make him a "good horseman". This video is disgusting and he should not be let anywhere near a horse ever again. This is absolutely abuse and the opposite of good horsemanship!

[@ariannahawkins5945]

1 You shouldn’t be slouching back on the horse. That’s not good for the horse and 2....GET OFF THE ROAD!! That’s how people and horses get hurt!! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@furyxvanity2946]

There is no problem at all with slouching medically wise for their backs, its fuck all for them, you can load 50kg of shit and then it starts getting a bit much, Also if your cinch is tight enough the weight shouldn't really even move backwards, especially on these western saddles

[@nataliamatysiak9107]

this dude needs lessons and he needs to learn to respect his horse he is too far back in the saddle, and his hands are NOT correct.

[@jerricaero5359]

This is a classic example of someone who has no idea how to ride or work a horse working a horse

[@sarahmatthews5878]

I had a Tennessee Walking Horse. Once you own and ride a gaited horse, it's hard to go back. Though any and every horse is a pleasure to ride and spend time with. But man. The smoothness of a gaited horse is.... You feel like you're flying.

[@grimdavis58]

What do you mean gaited horse

[@NoName-12bs]

@@grimdavis58 a horse that has An extra gait

[@chrishale1345]

Sarah Matthews what disapline do you do?

[@lonelydog4536]

It’s like that horse is moving but isn’t at the same time

[@miricllz]

this gives me anxiety-

[@waglibird1618]

Agreed. I couldn't watch the whole thing, my stomach was churning with stress thinking about that horse slipping up on that road and she's the one to pay the price. She also looks so uncomfortable with her head pulled back like that. :/

[@miricllz]

@@waglibird1618 yes! I’m sure the hoves are not in good condition

[@mikedavidz6161]

What is the strongest animal? A racehorse, because it can take hundreds of people for a ride at once!

[@YoshikageKiraaa]

You're a good rider, but just why on the concrete? It hurts the horses hooves, please do it on grass next time.

[@vintage.chestnut3669]

The horses ribs are visible, he’s trotting it in concrete, he sucks at riding, no helmet, hard hands, unbalanced, shaky legs, ripping the horses face off, the horse is visibly in pain, you can tell by it’s ears.

[@colbyneff]

@@vintage.chestnut3669 have u ever rode a fuckin gaited horse ?

[@colbyneff]

@@vintage.chestnut3669 he’s racking, aka singlefooting

[@vintage.chestnut3669]

@@colbyneff Yep.

[@vintage.chestnut3669]

@@colbyneff Good for him, no matter what he’s doing, it doesn’t make him a good rider, it makes him a disgrace to the horse world.

[@kenzieshay4383]

Hi as me being in the racking horse industry let me correct you people on some things, 1. Yes concrete is horrible I agree with you there and if his only place to ride is the road the he should have some boots on 2. This is what a proper work out is for horses, if your horse isn’t sweating this much by the end of your ride A. You don’t know how to workout a horse or B. You go to soft on your horse 3. About his seat if you sit straight up when your horse is fast racking/ pacing you’re gonna get launched out of the saddle leaning back is the most comfortable way to ride gaited horses, and my last thing to say is if you don’t know what’s happening then take the time to learn about it before hating

[@shedmanstephen8725]

He’s not ripping the horses head off either he’s holding the horse in collect to keep the gait ;yours need to learn about what your commenting on before you open your mouths

[@troylee8132]

This is why I go to auctions and save these horses.

[@m.m.m.0925]

I wanna bloody arrest this man!!! This is WRONG!

[@sarahjosephine8263]

Mate, so do I!

[@MaryAnn-x2r]

Isn’t running on pavement hard on their feet and legs or do they wear special shoes to cushion the impact?

[@sadek__fn6589]

Simply horse abuse

[@JudyHart1]

She's a going machine, please be careful though on the pavement. You have no traction if she should slip.

[@muchmoresalt8724]

calm down karen

[@regal-5401]

MuchMoreSalt, just shut up for once. They're right and actually know something about a horse's health. Unless you're gonna use your mind for once, don't use your mouth.

[@justaturtle1922]

@@regal-5401 thank you 🙏

[@JudyHart1]

Much more salt, saw a horse slip on pavement and the rider was killed, not a pretty sight, I was probably 16 years old, never forgot.

[@niamhmcmillan5099]

@@muchmoresalt8724 they. Can be a Karen all they want when they are right, like they are! Please learn some facts before commenting.

[@killereria9945]

That horse so badly wanted to break the gait but the man wouldn’t let him. Bastard. It must have been painful to be that desperate

[@martawacowska9571]

This is how horse abuse looks like, why People like this ! ?? Why?

[@thea5714]

That is some FINE riding right there..! Nice seat, perfectly balanced - look at the rider's head - it doesn't move at all. The reins are taut but his hands are light. His feet are moving but he isn't kicking. No mixed signals there (and no, I will not argue with any of you naysayers - this is NOT dressage - totally different style here). Respect..!

[@sarahjosephine8263]

Ummm there are alot of things he's doing wrong. he is also yanking the rains , jabbing the horse's mouth so she thinks he want her to slow down but then he slapps her with the reins telling her to continue going forward. She tries to canter at one point, because all of this fucking crap is putting alot of strain on the horse's legs. The horse looks rather skinny and not looked after very well. He should get of the god damn concrete.

[@nuttyteenutzznuttyteenutzz3598]

Isn't that nutter who nearly killed his horse on t motorway

[@CHLOCHLOLP]

No I think that was someone else. That guy was called the dreadhead cowboy and this guy doesnt have dreads so I doubt they are the same guy. But idk

[@kerryc]

O don’t get me started on that dipsh*t. Chicago’s own “Census Cowboy” & his horse, Nunu, ridden into oblivion for clicks/likes. Nunu & another of his horse(s) (yes, he has more, 3 more if I recall correctly) was taken & retired on a wonderful farm & neither can be ridden again. Why, why, WHY would anyone take such a fine animal, such as Nunu or Bloody Mary here, & ride them on asphalt or concrete, knowing it causes them tremendous problems, even when properly & newly shoed, for “likes?” This horse deserves nothing but kindness after this, as she’s apparently *VERY* forgiving & w/ a few adjustments (proper saddle, saddle placement & tack, learning how to properly sit & ride in the saddle, NEVER taking her out on concrete & no more making her go full throttle while yelling “whoa” & simultaneously kicking her, which even toddlers playing “horsey” w/ Dad or Grandpa understands it means “go!”) I hope Bloody Mary has healed & was treated far better than this in the past 5 years. If not; it’s never too late for redemption, pellets, carrots, an apple or 2 & a lot of love.

[@graceconnolly5765]

@@kerryc im an equestrian in chicago and I was so disapointed to hear about the 'census cowboy' and so disappointed in the mayor. she is the one who hired him and had a contract saying that she got to ride nunu. she was paying him to go around the city and then he pulled that stunt. I was so upset with that

[@lilyschronce107]

@@graceconnolly5765 I haven’t heard of the census cowboy, do you mind explaining?

[@graceconnolly5765]

@@lilyschronce107 basically the census cowboy was hired by lori lightfoot, although she claims not to have done it even though there is a signed contract stating that he gets paid and she gets to ride his horse, nunu, and he had to go around chicago on nunu to encourage people to fill out the census. basically he then went onto the dan ryan (freeway) and galloped nunu through traffic for a while and was chased by police and eventually nunu collapsed, her hooves were bleeding, frogs torn up and de hydrated and malnourished. now he might be getting her back smh

[@Devi_Seona]

People this is what you should never do. And this guy film himself and look proud like he is doing something impressing. Disgusting.

[@Karma-dl7qf]

This is awful he clearly is so tired and begins to canter bc the concrete has to much strain on this horses legs and body pls pls pls don't do any gate faster then a trot on concrete and for goodness sake give this horse a break!!

[@randomalex5119]

Omg this mare is gorgeous. My only complaint is you have her on pavement but I can tell you take good care of her. Absolutely stunning movement!

[@abigray8585]

She does have horse shoes on as I can hear it. So her hooves are protected from the pavement but yes grass is better if you can go onto the grass.

[@vickimeyers2672]

OMG!! SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!! 🔥

[@c1ara333]

This is so bad for the horses hooves and muscular structure

[@savannahwhite1695]

This man should never be able to ride again. This is awful. That poor baby is probably in so much pain. Horses should enjoy running and being worked. You can tell this mare is in pain and it’s very sad.

[@sarahjosephine8263]

You are a smart person! THANK YOU!

[@rehehehe9753]

ostrich + horse = this video

[@chloehooper7024]

This guy is an awful rider. He is using the reins for balance and somehow still can’t stay upright. The shank on that bit is huge! I don’t care how strong your horse is, you don’t need a huge shank. The pavement is really bad on the horses feet! It could ruin the horses hooves for life if the injury’s are really bad. This guy needs to not ride horses or take MANY lessons from a strict trainer that won’t allow bad riding

[@Wolf_S]

Literal horse abuse. There’s so many things he’s doing wrong that’s gonna lead a life of pain for the horse

[@simplyurdad4784]

WTF?! YOU SHOULD NOT BE RIDING AT MORE THAN A WALK ON THE CONCRETE IT DAMAGES THEIR HOOVES!! THIS DUDE IS ALSO GIVING MIXED SIGNALS- HE WAS ALSO RIDING NEXT TO CARS AND THERE WAS CLEARLY NO SIDEWALK.. THAT IS DANGEROUS FOR BOTH THE RIDER AND HORSE. AND LETS NOT LEAVE OUT THE POOR POSTURE AND HOW HARD HES PULLING ON HER MOUTH!! PSA- This is abuse and it makes me so sick just looking as this and whoever’s filming shame on them for not being educated enough to stop this or knowing damn well what was going on and not having the decency to.

[@baysmoke01]

This horse is amazing! you are supposed to maintain contact with the horses mouth with gaited horses for all you non gaited people!

[@georgiag8474]

This is not how you ride a horse... so sad .. poor horse

[@raptressreptile655]

That horse looks emaciated why is it skinny

[@crysg7793]

listen I don't know much about horses but this whole video gave me anxiety and seeing the comments made it worse. I don't get it, if your comments are filled with negative comments saying the same thing, why don't you listen?

[@danthelooser]

Crystal Garcia...since you say you don't know much..about horses well I kind of do...please completely disregard 95 percent of the comments...you are actually watching a near perfect ride for both horse and rider...funny isn't it...like the reins thing...to many cruel...that keeps focus..head straight...neck cocked and locked...saddle sit okay...in 75 % of the rest of the world...when a horse is in pace...they have been doing that for 10, 000 years...ask yourself...what would you rather have...140 lbs...solid...attached to your back...or like when English riders post...140 lbs crashing onto your back every other stride...on the concrete...once in a blue moon...not gonna hurt anything...every day. Whole another story...funny how that horse was loving every second of it...hey you sweat during a workout don't you???? Well trained athletes do

[@Palebisi]

@@danthelooser you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I was a riding instructor for years and have 2 horses of my own, one who paces like this. Everything this guy is doing is wrong and painful for the horse. Literally everything. It is abuse

[@fer572]

@@danthelooser oh my god. I’ve witnessed a brainless fuck for the first time in 2021! Wish I hadn’t since it was only a waste of my own braincells to read the whole comment, which also seems quite illiterate.

[@windridr66]

Why are you riding a horse, with shoes, so fast on a paved street?

[@wisegal465]

God, get off that horse! Wtf are you doing, man?

[@Noni_Gaboni]

This Guy clearly doesn’t know how to ride a horse! This is wrong. He is leaning too much. The bit is tearing his face. And riding the horse on the pavement, could cause chipped hooves or worse. Horses arnt Machines. They have a mind of their own. They don’t have unlimited energy. While he says “WOAH!” He kicks the animal, making him go. To conclude, he don’t know how to ride a horse and you shouldn’t ever treat them like this

[@jerryturner3479]

He's going to road founder that horse no common sense

[@patricia102588]

That is not how to ride

[@omg_its_ali]

There are soooooo many things wrong with this video. 1. The horse's head is WAY too high up, can cause spine problems, and can cause a sway back 2. He is riding way to fast on concrete, which is putting too much pressure on the horses hooves, and can damage the hooves 3. He is way to far back in the saddle, which can be easily fixed, (lessons) 4. He is pulling way to far back on the reins, while kicking the horse on which is sending the horse mixed cues, which again, (lessons) I hope this helps inform people, and helps inform the rider. It is so hard to watch animals being abused by uninformed riders.

[@som_angel]

I do agree he is leaning way too far back yet at some points he is leaning the correct way. I was looking carefully at his hands on the reins, he wasn't pulling that hard actually. Now riding the horse like this on the concrete in dangerous. In the end he should have leaned forward a bit more not tearing the horses mouth so much to get the animal to slow down. If you want to call the leaning abuse watch walking horse and racking horse competitions. Also watch the standardbred racing. The riders are riding in the back however the horse is going the same way. We have a racer in our town that trains is horses legally on our roads, it's interesting to watch. However he does put the correct shoes on the horses to ensure they don't slip. This horse looks like it is barefoot. When riding a gaited horse going that fast in that running walk, you need to lean back not forward. Especially if you want to gain speed, putting weight towards the front with throw you off balance and throw the horse off. This is coming from someone who owns a Tennessee Walking Horse that is trained as a jumper. (Not saying I lean back when I jumped I just learned these things when first teaching my horse to go over poles and jumps). This horse is obviously gaited, if this horse was a quarter horse (or any other non-gaited breed) then I would be worried.

[@turtle_the_2d_barrel_pony196]

That guy needs lea sons on how to ride a horse right!I can imagine how much pain that horse is going threw at that time

[@asbalupe6754]

awww poor horse:(((((((((((

[@karenharwood3320]

Looks like he just started to ride.. Poor horses hooves

[@Kiakyu]

Ngl thought it was fake at first because I couldn’t believe a person would ride a horse like that

[@lisahoward2281]

Bad bloody rider that horse is treated horribly

[@laxmijane5202]

You are killing the horse!!

[@lunalexi3362]

This guy has no idea what he is doing that poor horse he could get hurt and he is way to thin. I’m sick of city hood people owning and using animals for there stupid ideas of fun when they don’t actually know anything!🤬🤮

[@softballforlife6249]

You shouldn’t be going on pavement that fast you can walk or slow trot but that fast?! There are holes and cracks the horse can get injured on...

[@jayarr8689]

This is what being late to work looked like in 1889

[@julia23.23]

0:53 the horse is in pain and wants to galop, how it should be and then the 'rider' just stops the horse and then the horse is in pain again

[@navipaws]

that horse is gonna go lame if you keep riding it like that on pavement. also she looks so skinny :( you guys dont need horses.

[@bt_serendipity9150]

Why are you leaning back like that??? You’re on a horse not a recliner 😬😬😬 also it’s poor hooves. Don’t ride on the pavement like that

[@Crazy.brunette.01]

CONCRETE?! THAT CAN BREAK HORSES BONES AND CAN HIRT THERE BACKS!! YOU OBVIOUSLY DONT KNOW HOW TO RIDE!

[@sarahjosephine8263]

Facts.

[@Isabel-dh8sj]

I understand trotting a few strides on concrete but that’s kinda the end of the limit, the amount of friction put against the horses hooves is outrageous. Please be responsible next time!

[@gotrandy]

Absolutely stunning and amazing horse.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Asking here for a little education and genuine curiosity, I appreciate the responses calmly teaching me: But we live in an area with lots of Amish. They ride on the pavement all the time and the horses appear well cared for. Is there a way to safely ride on pavement? Padded shoes?

[@stellad.5867]

I've never experienced an area with Amish so I don't know their customs, but if the vet gives you the ok to be able to ride on pavement then its fine (also some horses have bad feet and if the horse doesn't where shoes on pavement it will where them down and can be extremely painful for the horse, its best to keep of roads when you can). Its also about the cars and all vets will recommend if you do ride near rode's, ride on quite ones.

[@lilyschronce107]

Usually short rides (five minutes max) just walking is fine maybe a slow trot for just a bit, riding excessively or too fast can cause hurt the horse, if you want to do anything longer or faster ask your vet and farrier. They are experienced and will give you the best answer, had a horse with DSLD or dropped fetlocks vet and farrier both agreed he shouldn’t be ridden so we let his original owner take him (she was older and not able to ride him). Vets and farriers will know more than people online.

[@stephanieplatt6138]

I had one of those horses and what i am seeing is animal cruelty

[@bossmom3902]

That horse is so beautiful but dude don’t know how to ride...poor horse...

[@yeosangworld1001]

I’m starting to think that there was something wrong with this rider and his horse watched like 8 or 9 times and I starting to notice something is wrong here

[@yeosangworld1001]

I got it he is hurting his horse having it ride on a solid ground like pavement for a long period of time he keeps kicking her and slowing her right down there was literally no point for that, oh also don’t extend your feet like that have your feet right under your toes on the stirrup point your foot up and stop yelling at your mare Obviously he was already doing some of these things but just a little tip though And your mare is Beautiful

[@reco1005rs]

Lol

[@yeosangworld1001]

Ricardo Smith 😇 just telling the truth lol not to be rude😁 Btw I love horses too

[@reco1005rs]

Whats wrong?

[@yeosangworld1001]

Ricardo Smith your having it ride on pavement and you were extending your feet

[@Todd7694]

when she cantered he puled her really hard, this bit is to harsh and your poster sucks. cantered at (0:54) and at (1:05) he gently hit her also at (1:28) he was kicking her and pulling her giving her mixed signalas!!

[@Palebisi]

@Hailey Curbo you know why she was slowing down? Because he has constant harsh pressure on her mouth because his balance is crap and he's using the reins to stay on. So he's signalling her to stop and then forcing her to keep going. This horse in in so much pain it's difficult to watch

[@Jess-ko5rq]

I didn’t like this the horse is skinny there’s no protection if you fall off you rode her on the pavement that HURTS the horses hooves and the saddle is to small

[@reco1005rs]

Ok 👌

[@sarahclark853]

Give the horse a break! Don’t ride on pavement, don’t ask ur horse to go forward while pulling his mouth insanely hard. It’s so sad how horses get abused like this!

[@quill8609]

i think he was using his hands to stay on which you shouldn’t do, and also you you wear a helmet-

[@pirastarborn2003]

This is a beautiful, strong, and fast horse. Too bad he's stuck with these idiots.

[@dorrianbrown1]

Terrible horsemanship

[@softballforlife6249]

I love the trot so beautiful like the horse!

[@haleybrown5758]

I have a gated horse u dont have to rip his face off and please don’t run ur horse on concrete for to long it’s not good for their joints

[@coffeet.858]

Next time try not holding on his mouth like you are in a bus and holding on a pole

[@Anastasia2048]

How does this shit have so many likes? It's fucking horrible what he is doing to that poor horse.

[@fahrenheit1778]

Horrible! Pain bit, ridding on concrete and horrible seat. Get off that poor horse!

[@omgods1]

I watched this with a grimace on my face...that poor horse..

[@naomipruner8701]

His posture is as bad as it gets

[@Sangfroidd]

Get him off the concrete now

[@lesleysprake1045]

I honestly do not know what to think of that??? Abusing the horse to work that way or is he just showing what it can do?? I don’t know??

[@niamhmcmillan5099]

THANKYOU! PURE ABUSE AT ITS FINEST!!!

[@jcomm120]

that gait! but going too fast on pavement not cool for their joints + they can slip too easily.

[@miagraceinman909]

This is not ok, it looks like he’s pulling on the reins way to hard, he’s telling the horse to stop but kicking it, and the cars shouldn’t be going nearly that fast around a horse, and this makes equestrians look like all they do is abuse animals, I’m ashamed.

[@viktornikiforov3602]

Bro it doesnt matter if you look cool or badass, at the end of the day youre hurting that animal by riding it like that. nobody worth impressing is going to be impressed.