Strict Rules Professional Female Horseback Riders Have To Follow

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Horseback riding can be a lot of fun but it definitely isn’t easy! Charlotte Dujardin has a training regimen that makes us feel exhausted just thinking about it. Some equestrians with disabilities can do amazing things, unless certain regulations keep them from competing. Chloe Espisito competed in an Olympic Pentathlon and didn’t even get to choose her own mount! Learning to ride is an obvious essential, but as Hawley Bennett-Awad found out, learning to fall is also important! This is an expensive sport, and competitors like Edwina Tops-Alexander can ride horses that cost millions of dollars. Fallon Taylor knows that going fast is the secret to barrel racing, but there are some other restrictions too! And when these creatures head to the Deodoro Equestrian Centre during the Olympic games there is a whole new set of restrictions everyone has to abide by. Nicole Walker was once and Olympic hopeful but after breaking a rule her whole team might be sitting out! Marilyn Little broke a restriction that cost her multiple sponsors but some fans wonder if this ruling was fair.
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[@chrisclarke754]

These literally aren't rules, they're just part of a lifestyle. There's no rule dictating Charlotte has to ride that much, she chooses to train that hard. there's no rule saying horses must be worth $$$$$$ in order to compete, top horses are just expensive, etc. These are aspects of the sport that effect everyone, not just women

[@cam1lleon]

Exactly. I compete school horses, that works just fine

[@ellenlarsen4436]

Agreed I'm not a profesional rider, but I still ride 6-7 times a week🤷It is a choice not a rule😁

[@sophiamarinaro625]

I have a 10k 5yo OTTB that can jump preliminary level and that placed 1st out of 60 people at a dressage show, and won grand champion at an Eventing show with around 50 people when he was only 4. This just goes to show you don’t need the most expensive horse to do great things.

[@chloeandsparrow5895]

That’s how you know that the person speaking here has no clue what they are saying

[@rileyweatherspoon2380]

I could throw my gelding who really wouldn't cost much and probably just a western prospect horse! he isn't top but he's the best horse I've ever owned and no top dollar horse could compete with him. I just don't want to throw him into something he wouldn't be good at..

[@maddieshoopgardner]

Who else here is an equestrian and during this entire thing you were like "😑 That's just life."

[@erinemassey7306]

Me

[@spotmyponies898]

Maddie Shoop-Gardner sane x

[@blahblahextra5604]

Amen... honestly, next time they should just walk over to a barn, no matter how shady, they'd get better info than what the cooked up in that video... :(

[@sophietheequestrian]

preach

[@officiallysarahjane]

Me

[@lolaraine4860]

No one: No a single soul: Us equestrians: *WooOOoow VeRy sTrIcT rUleS*

[@mirandawellman986]

*wOw, ThEsE aRe ReAlLy StRiCt* 😒🤣

[@oreomonster3320]

IkR SuPpeR StIcT

[@mckennagraef2148]

WowW ThESe ArE VeRY STrIciKeD

[@loushark6722]

YeA hOWz We dO It

[@Rachel-fo5gw]

Who else clicked on this video beacuse they are an equestrian 🙋‍♀️🐎

[@unstablepastelkid1241]

Heeeeyyy

[@Booksbyjuni]

Rachel yes

[@curtiseddie6954]

yes

[@Karolina_2319]

Mee

[@mollyleavey2570]

Yo !

[@rachellmcfly5561]

Lol this isn't just females. It's general info for riding. Males included.

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

Yes! Thank you! I was like rules for female riders??? WTF is that? No, I'm pretty sure the rules are the same for all sexes.

[@kennanyoung6761]

Yeah this applies for not female and male so yeah

[@jadelee8037]

Yeah lmao, they say this all the time 😂 felmale what?!?

[@alicek1860]

Ikr!

[@Toobosaur]

@@Nicole-qc5dh okay so no rules for me What about "all sexes"?

[@sorrelgillard6747]

Knocking a pole down in show jumping to receive a penalty isn't breaking a rule....

[@heyitskate7747]

Neither is rigorous training. It’s just part of the sport.

[@lillishious7279]

@DD The horse lover I think we all should make it into a seperate catagory because I know I knock them down so much that I should get points every time I knock one down 🤣

[@maddigrace7071]

Sorrel Gillard it's just life

[@draxington4181]

Knocking down poles are penalties or time penalties. If everyone in the class knocks down a pole, if it were to be a rule, everyone would be disqualified.

[@annabelgalea416]

Sorrel Gillard baha

[@tsanti6200]

Video: Exists Us equestrians: oh dear

[@the_sky_is_blue1239]

Omg yeah

[@elana8846]

I was was like this is LIFE I don’t do jump but I know that this is riding

[@gavinmatheson9911]

Lol so true. At least they kinda saying it's a sport?

[@user-if8xx2zw7e]

FR

[@weiner2443]

THEY REALLY JUST SAID “the ripe old age of 16” AHAHA

[@chazfar]

Maggie Higgins my horse lives roll the ripe old age of 36

[@nulla.9045]

Depends on if we’re talking horse years or human years 🤣

[@crunchyycarrot359]

clearly, these people know nothing about horses lol. a retired pony at my barn is the frisky age of 45, and another is a 30-year old that's still in work because he loves it so much.

[@alexcantlay5006]

I understand retiring a Grand Prix horse at 16 I mean I jump myself and at only 3 ft. I feel like anything after 20 could be at increased risk of injury... but it isn’t that old

[@Acreativecorner2000]

Clearly they did zero research on horses they aren't like dogs who rarely reach 15. I have a 20 year old quarter horse that is only retired because of bad knees

[@vanessag6198]

Sorry, but this video is bs... I’m an equestrian myself, competed in eventing. Most of these „rules“ are just typical for the sport.

[@lunaequestrian449]

Completely agree

[@Olivia-zu1gh]

yep agreed. "rail down" lmfao

[@hexd.in.the_clxuds1052]

preach lol

[@nora-xb6ts]

Agree

[@horselover4492]

i agree also i find it funny that they put "knowing how to fall" as a strict rule like no its not thats on the same level as knowing how to fall when u trip in a foot race lmao

[@horsechick818]

“ Ideally a rider should stretch out their arms and try to absorb as much of the impact in the area between their elbow and the shoulder.“ NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! You’re supposed to bring your arms into your chest, and relax so you fall like a rag doll, not holding tension anywhere. That’s what my doctor told me after breaking my wrist from sticking my arm out. This whole video was really silly for anyone who rides

[@ljr-w2596]

Cori Babcock UNDERATED COMMENT!!! the WORST thing you can do when falling is stiffen your arms. Always tuck and roll!!

[@cr-lb5yh]

Right? Sticking my arm out was how I broke my hand in 4 places.

[@GoToPhx]

Exactly, that's the WORST thing you can do when falling. There were a lot of cringe-worthy things in this video, but that comment is terrible and could potentially get a new rider hurt

[@czw2022]

Right?! It's literally physics, force = pressure/area. The more area you expose to the fall, the less force you exert on your body. So sticking out an arm causes the entire force of the impact to go into that one area, making you more likely to break it. Whereas if you fall on your back, while still uncomfortable, it will exert the pressure of the fall over more area and will create less force on your body and thus will be less likely to seriously injure yourself. It's the same reason people can lay on a bed of sharp nails and not be poked by them. Moral of the story, aim to fall in a position that makes allows the most surface area of your body to hit the ground, while not compromising your neck or head, and ideally allows you to keep rolling after you hit the ground.

[@summerreign733]

As a fellow equestrian I agree. I just recently dislocated my elbow and tore both of my top and bottom ligaments completely in half because I tried to keep myself from falling on a rock and I straighted my arm. I will now never be the same

[@kaity1143]

these are not rules this is just the lifestyle of riders

[@carelys2779]

Yes am a kpop fan so I have fun😂

[@kimberlylandis9326]

Exactly

[@annascmth9651]

True though

[@oliviamiller9569]

Yesss

[@madisontheidel6748]

Yes

[@rubymccoy22]

this isn’t just for girls it’s literally for everyone who rides💀

[@Skyliosis]

Actually when you fall off of a horse you’re SUPPOSED TO LET GO OF THE REINS

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Have you ever noticed that when you fall, from a horse, down a step, over a chair etc., a natural reaction is to clench your hands and hold onto anything you're carrying.. Don't ask me why but it really happens. If you are falling from a horse, you just don't have a second to think about letting go of the reins.

[@luna_eq8546]

As a good rider you’re supposed to have the reflex of letting go of the reins when you fall. It’s just a safety thing.

[@lindaruschenschmidt7941]

I always let go off the reins. It’s natural I guess. Who would hold on to the reins? That’s dangerous!

[@___palomino___4677]

@@rosemarydudley9954 well after ca. 15 Falls, i can say that I've never hold on. My Natural reflex is to let go

[@shrekscumslut1341]

I taught myself how to let go of the reins but get back up emidiatly unless seriously injured and grab the horses reins so that it doesn't injure itself if it freaks out ,I also curl up into a ball and never tense up or try to put my arms out when I fall.

[@ohmycobz1896]

Ok so being an equestrian myself some of these aren’t strict or really rules so

[@underlights6534]

these are literally just the sport

[@cam1lleon]

Exactly. Falling off and knocking poles is just part of the price

[@snoot4873]

Exactly they sensationalized this headline to make it seem extreme

[@chloeandsparrow5895]

OhMyCobz I was thinking that

[@jadelee8037]

Exactly

[@laneyybuggg_]

Hey there, equestrian here to debunk all of these. 1 (Charlotte Dujardin): That's just his the sport works. For most of us it's very enjoyable so I can understand why she goes to the barn every day. It is absolutely about repetition, because nobody can perfect the sport. 2 (Sonja Johnson and the blind girl): It's actually very understandable. In eventing (most jumps can't be knocked down), it's very common for there to be some serious injuries, just like there are in other disciplines. It is a bit harsh, seeing as she found a way to ride despite the setback, but the show circuit didn't want to be held accountable. Same goes for the blind rider. 3 (Random Pairing): That's completely fine. It's just the one event, and I'm sure the riders don't bring their own horses (why spend the money when you won't be riding the horse?). Plus, a good rider should be able to ride any horse. 4 (Falling off): This happens very frequently. Also, if you fall there isn't much time to think about "using the sides of your hands" or " rounding your back", it all happens so fast. Falling off comes with the sport. Some people even say you need to fall off seven times to be a good rider. 5 (Expenses): It comes with the sport. Horses don't usually range somewhere around the millions if you aren't planning on going pro, but it's still quite expensive. It's a live animal you can ride, that (in some cases) can earn you some money in return. You bond with them. They become your partner. Trailering them to shows, vet bills, and changing horse shoes all adds up, and some people become student workers. I know a few people that are homeschooled so they can focus more on being a student worker. 6 (Barrel Racing): I've never done this or anything like it, so I don't really have an opinion on this one. 7 ("Stable Rules"): Riders *most likely* clean their equipment for their rounds, if you're tied with someone and they have dirty boots, chances are you're going to be the one ending up with a higher score. For the horses, of course they take major precautions. As said before, these horses cost more than 1mil, and vet bills can add up. With vaccines, they want to make sure your horse doesn't get any other sick as well. If you've got a class tomorrow and you find out your horse isn't fit to show because it got sick, you would probably want all these rules as well. 7 (Coco tea): There are banned substances to make sure horses aren't drugged for a better performance. It used to happen a lot not all that long ago, and if you got second place because someone's horse was given some "special treats" for a better round, it would be pretty unfair. 8 (Going Off Course): There is a certain order you have to do the jumps so they can judge everyone equally and make sure nobody has it easier than anyone else. She was disqualified, but her score probably added up from a previous round. 9 (Blood rule): One instance of this rule taking effect is when an eventer (don't remember the name) had blood coming out of her horses mouth. When she finished her round she had her stable hands rushing over with dark towels (so the blood isn't as obvious) and she said her horse banged his head. She's used this excuse countless times, and I have never seen a horse do that once in my riding experience. They should change parts of the rule, but it does need to be in place. 10 (Hurt horse rule): It's meant to keep people from hurting their horse for a better performance, but this instance was not so. It was unfortunate, but rules are rules. 11 (Knocked down pole): Knocking down an obstacle has always resulted in a penalty. If your horse spooks during a round, you need to be able to make your horse concentrate in you, you must continue your round. She pretty much *had* to blame herself, any trainer out there would tell you that "it's never the horses fault", which is always true. 12 (Guys and Girls): There is no way a male would have an advantage over a female in this sport. Riding is riding. 13 (bond): This is in no way a rule. When your horse is there with you for the highs and the lows, and blue ribbons and the Browns, you develop a bond. You can compete in a horse you don't feel all that connected to, but it feels like more of an accomplishment (and it's easier) winning. 14 (Mules): I'm not informed enough on this topic to make a good opinion on it, but I think it would be cool to have mules at competitions. None of these were really rules, most of them are not restricted to females or professionals.

[@c27ct]

exactly! and for the hurt horse one, it was proven that when boots are too tight, the horse flings its legs (especially hind ones) back and up, to avoid any more pain. It ruins the tendons and ligaments of the horse and is rightfully banned.

[@alexahagenson-doull2976]

the Coco tea was actually drank by the rider not the horse, and she tested positive for cocaine, cocaine is obviously found in coco tea because coco tea leaves come from the same plant that cocaine is made from. the blood rule, I believe the rider you're talking about is Marlin Little, and it wasn't her horses nose that was bleeding it was the horses mouth, after she had just ran cross country, the horse was being ridden in a double twisted wire gag, and Marilyn stated that her horse bit its tongue. it was a very harsh bit and even though horses can bite their tongues that probably wasn the case in this incident.

[@lydiaburnette2824]

Honestly underrated comment, there are a lot of good points in here!

[@tomatoewithane1217]

With the falling off thing my trainer says 10 lol 😂

[@sillystringeater]

There's been a donkey that competed in a dressage event

[@gh0st_xr]

I always feel so bad when a non equestrian account tries to make an equestrian video, having no experience. I'm glad you tried but the sport is 1. not only making these 'rules' for females, it's a mixed sport because generally, there's none of that 'men are stronger' shit. It's purely about the way you ride and your horse's ability and some men ride better than women, and some women ride better than men. 2. these aren't rules, this is the lifestyle because you rely on your horse in the way it relies on you, they're all trained a specific way, like my horses stop as soon as I take my leg off because if I quit riding, I want them to quit moving, if you are falling, let go of the reins and protect yourself as much as you can coming off at over 40kmh, and if you're caught trying to bute your horse (so your horse can still compete even though it's in pain) or take drugs then you definitely should get disqualified, otherwise, appeal it. 3. none of us are complaining about these 'rules', some are a little outdated but there's always an appeal if you think you were wronged.

[@carly1384]

x Ghost_XR I was literally going to comment this

[@what2730]

exactly! men might have 30 lbs more strength but at the end of the day muscling a horse around will never work as they are MUCH stranger. thats why we are equal.

[@elana8846]

This is so true

[@valeska6434]

Having a bond with your horse is not a rule, it's what horseriding is all about.

[@amberblyledge7859]

It IS being an equestrian. Period. I agree with everyone that this video was crap.

[@maesabarker3218]

Valeska Willner it’s horsemanship it’s not a rule tho

[@valeska6434]

@@maesabarker3218 we are literally saying the same thing. I said: Having a bond is NOT a rule.

[@basicallylaurenn]

Doming I don’t even ride and know that...

[@livt6162]

Exactly

[@underlights6534]

Ok, I appreciate you guys trying to make a video of us equestrians, but these "strict rules" that you've listed, are literally just the ways of the sport. These are the "rules" we follow in order to get better every day, but they aren't even rules, and they most definitely aren't strict.

[@adelebrown1861]

Yes I thought the same however to people who aren't equestrians watching this it may seem strict to them.

[@underlights6534]

@VeronicaEquestrian I am not saying there aren't any rules that are strict, I am simply saying that the rules mentioned in the video aren't necessarily strict due to the fact that these indeed are the "everyday rules" of the equestrian community. Also to add on, I do not know whether or not the tone I read your comment in was meant to be be rude or such, however I do not think it was necessary for you to voice your statement in such a manner. I do appreciate you attempting to correct my opinion/statement even though there was nothing within my original statement that counteracted yours in any way. Either way I hope you felt some joy voicing your opinion even when if it appears to 'undermine' my own when it is not necessary/called for.

[@underlights6534]

@@adelebrown1861 that's fair, I can agree with this, but again, to persons who are a part of the global equestrian community these are technically just the everyday "rules" of the sport, applying to all genders.

[@alexandriacourtney9853]

like hunters is so strict i’ve seen ppl get disqualified in a 2ft short stirrup for the wrong crop🤦🏼‍♀️

[@emmaallison7830]

You’re kidding me right, who else here is an equestrian and is just like ‘really.’ This entire time?

[@virginiastirnweis5214]

None of the items shown pertain to rules “women” must follow; many are not even “rules”.

[@2chivester]

As an equestrian 98% of this video is B S! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ljr-w2596]

98% of the stuff in this video, we already do lmao

[@charlottehathorn2286]

Agreed

[@ninaaishling7873]

yup! I love how most of the comment section is just equestrians saying its all bull

[@mckenna_j]

emily catherine the best part was when they used Fallon Taylor as an example to how you should ride

[@ameliecorcoran1941]

Ikr this video actually maddens me, they have absolutely NO idea what they are talking about

[@juanhercberg]

I’ve been riding for a long time and there’s so much bs on this video I don’t even know where to start. They should have asked a professional rider to write it. You can tell they had no idea what they were talking about. Ridiculous and embarrassing lol

[@cam1lleon]

Juan Hercberg I’m just happy they said it was a sport 😂😂 But yes, 100% agree with you

[@alexandriaherber2549]

exactly this whole video is just google searches

[@HORSEY_]

I hate when people like this pretend they know what there doing just so they can get views and honesty it’s a bunch of bs

[@mhcompetingextras1822]

Love how horses can jump 350-450 meters (complete bs). Yet the highest jump a horse has ever done is about 2 meters

[@lastchances8785]

Paired up with random horse. Nobody: IEA

[@keenonyou7891]

Facts

[@lpvideographyy]

YES

[@libbynoelle]

Lol

[@emilytarter7014]

IEA has left the chat

[@joemumma708]

fr like we get our horses like 5 min before our class like are we a joke to you

[@sydneysrandoms]

"The ripe old age of 16," um, thats not that old!!😂 Honestly tho 1% of this video was true other 99% was bs!!

[@marykaybutcountry9764]

Man when she said they can cost around 7 million me all my practically "free"( of course upkeep ain't free) once slaughter bond horses🤭

[@paigek9923]

My horses are literally 17 and around 23(she’s a rescue so we don’t know her exact age) and we had one that lived to be 35 lol people don’t realize how long horses can live

[@sydneysrandoms]

@@paigek9923 exactly i feel like non eqs think horses hit 20 and then kick the bucket 😂💀

[@sydneysrandoms]

@@marykaybutcountry9764 haha yeah 💀

[@potato-wh3xr]

It’s literally the exact same for men but ok

[@lilliekniskern4797]

potato 123 Agree

[@fififloyd]

They probably mention the women riders because it is predominantly women in the sport, I should know I am one and have been for over 40yrs.

[@mandarina4310]

potato 123 Ikr?!! Hhaha I love ur name

[@briannamercedes4016]

Sarah Matthews yeah but when you’re competing at international/Olympic level there is a significant amount of men, way more than a local horse show. The video makes it seem like it’s mostly women.

[@Sweet_sensation_sporthorses]

Aye that's what I was thinking

[@v5.55]

Any equestrians cringing out there? Cuz I am

[@mialewis387]

Aishiran yup

[@dancetothebaileybeat2809]

I thought it was good for a video made by non-equestrians.

[@clairebriggs89]

Aishiran yes so much

[@mygypsyjo7496]

i am

[@alaskaeventing7185]

Aishiran I am hella bad

[@levisdrycoochie6172]

That is Charlotte’s choice to do that. She isn’t forced or anything. Knocking a pole down isn’t breaking a rule it just penalises you and makes it not a clear round

[@LotteKJ]

Most of this “rules” is just normal life for equstrians

[@lolz4ever854]

Where are my fellow equestrians at?🐎

[@pfprud_2380]

Lolz 4ever here

[@solsimona2452]

Lolz 4ever 🥰🥰

[@bella_f]

Here👋🏻

[@ivyredford2006]

Right here

[@jenz4524]

Right here!

[@graceyoung3760]

Ok as a equestrian these aren't strict at all and they aren't ”rules” the are just the sport

[@sndszoo4538]

Ikr 😂

[@ionam9691]

Literally what I was thinking 😂

[@mollyedwards2872]

Grace Young nocking a pole isn’t a strict rule it’s the whole point of show jumping!😂

[@underlights6534]

I agree!

[@animehuntress9018]

You can tell that whoever scripted this, isn't an equestrian, or if they are, not at the level they are describing. Honestly, the title is misleading. I thought they were going to mention something like pain killers or birth control and other female issues that might be considered a problem at the professional level. I didn't think there were issues but with the title it was the only thing I could come up with.

[@alicek1860]

"Learning how to fall" Bish, what do you expect when you ride horses.

[@loushark6722]

Ikr! And sometimes you can't control how you do it it's a rush of panic and fear

[@alicek1860]

@@loushark6722 exactly, something that really triggers me is when people get mad at somone for falling off and not letting go of the reins but its a natural human instinct to grab onto anything we can and tense up in a situation like that. Were not robots we can't override instincts like that 😂😂😭😭.

[@animalactivist7060]

The Talko you have to fall a certain way “Me” suck it up and get back on who cares if you get hurt

[@lpvideographyy]

EXACTLY. I fell off a few weeks ago (I ride school horses okay...? Some of them I fall off of a lot, some never) And I got RIGHT back on and jumped 2'6" (Which is kinda big for me) with a bruised and scraped leg, not to mention a lot of fear after seeing the horse's reins fly over his head after tripping and then seeing his back feet above my head.

[@graceyoung3760]

You don't just show at the Olympics there is a LOT of work before you get there

[@sophietheequestrian]

very true

[@pagekatie9]

Question: why’s this video ‘female’ only lmao

[@margauxw5037]

LOLOL the way they talk about Mary kate getting disqualified. As we all haven't gone off course at some point.

[@strawberrygoldfish]

"What do you think...comment below." Equestrians: "...you sure about that?"

[@soumikrao8000]

people: they aren't rules legends: they aren't strict ultra legends: who is an equestrian (after reading comments)

[@charlottehathorn2286]

Same

[@saltychips4866]

A 'one ton' animal? That is the weight of most draft horses.

[@kadenrussell3176]

Right?? Our horses are typically around 600kg - the TBs at least. I can't imagine your average English sporthorse would be much more than 700kg.

[@hallestrausser2854]

I’m at an FEI dressage barn and one of the horses here is a solid 1600lbs so not quite a ton.

[@AG-lt8zt]

Kaylee Reese Arabians and Thoroughbreds do appear to be skinny but they’re in the proper shape for their breed being 1200 pounds. I just don’t know how they create such bullshit to assume rather than research why horses are “one ton” but oKK

[@AG-lt8zt]

Kaylee Reese I’ve ridden one once. She was jumpy 🤣

[@janedoe4471]

My crews average weight is 960kg, but then mine are all old school style WBs typically 17.3hh, I’m a tall unit myself, I can tell you my horses are far from typical.

[@kaylafaye6597]

The horse is only as good as its trainer. These “100 million” dollar horses can easily be created from an untrained foal. It all depends on the trainer...

[@aresroyle7809]

Also that is factually incorrect not 100 million

[@supitzsarah1580]

Well if you buy a horse at that level yeah its gonna be a lot

[@kaylafaye6597]

Sup Itz Sarah - yeah but its not going to be 100million!

[@aresroyle7809]

I think it also depends on the parents and bloodlind

[@kaylafaye6597]

gracie and buddy true I didn’t think of that 😅

[@equidaes]

Non riders: “Omg this is so hard I don’t know how anyone does this??” Equestrian: “Allow us to introduce ourselves.”

[@atiriayoung-ogle7408]

Training 7 days isn’t a strict rule, it is a choice, a wise one at that. Those 7 days, the horse isn’t working extremely hard, it’ll have a couple of days where it is just hacked out and stretched. And I completely disagree with the blood rule being disregarded, it should definitely stay there. There’s so many things that you have misinterpreted here, and as a competitive show jumper it’s disappointing to see.

[@shotgunernie4536]

I completely agree, if you bell boot was rubbing on the leg before you need to get ones that fit better.

[@Lara-pt1lu]

I overhead a dressage TD talking to someone about how another TD disqualified a horse for finding small traces of blood on the horse's cheek (not anywhere near the bit) but from where it had clearly been rubbed by the bridle. i think small things like being rubbed by tack (obv not the bit or spurs) should be an exemption

[@1942rita]

When Charlotte DJ says she rides 7 days a week, 9 hrs a day, she’s riding other horses in the barn, she’s earning a living training other riders and horses, most importantly at her level she must be fit and have fit horses. Following her and Alegro was watching of course an amateur watching a pro-athlete; exciting to watch but not able to duplicate the consistency in my own rides-2 hrs a day, 4 days a week. Sigh.

[@vineelasriram8557]

That’s so true

[@faithinthereins4035]

Lara I would agree but I know people would be bending the rule to make everything seem like “it was just a pice or tack that rubbed!” When in all reality it’s being done on purpose to cause pain to the animal

[@inzla8492]

About the “And the most heat pounding of them all is barrel racing” honestly in my opinion jumping,dressage are just as hard as barrel racing no ones better than the other the only difference is what the rider prefers in the horse any equestrian sport is hard I mean c’mon why are we arguing about which is better when each rider and horse are different, but this is coming from a person who does neither lol I do saddleseat😂

[@emmalandes7231]

AHHh_AbUsE omg ikr, dressage seems rlly hard I mean it’s hard enough as it is just to do a leg yield 😂

[@aberdeen98]

She didn't mean barrel racing was the hardest it's just one of the most craziest wildest heart pounding disciplines 🙃

[@gloriousequine1435]

no one said just because it’s heart pounding doesn’t mean it’s harder

[@lindaruschenschmidt7941]

As a dressage and jumping equestrian I’d consider the English equestrian types more difficult. If you do barrel racing you don’t really have to pay attention to the impulses you give with the reins. The horse just canters and you have to balance it and direct with your legs.

[@aberdeen98]

@@lindaruschenschmidt7941 OK NO in barrel racing your horse is going way faster than ANY English discipline and you have to use all of your strength to get them around the barrel. You not only use the reins but you use your leg and your voice. Sometimes it gets EXTREMELY hard to get your horse under control. It's way harder than English

[@cr-lb5yh]

Strict rules that professional females have to follow: BARREL RACING Who made this? 😂

[@Kettie5]

@Legend of the Blue Macerator I can’t believe that these *female* riders have to have a good relationship with their horse. It’s ridiculous, and needs to change.

[@ryobaaishi9968]

I had to do barrel racing (for kids so trotting) and I swear someone just jumped to a canter and they were SCARED I can tell you that.

[@coop7220]

This video is just really about Grand Prix riding, even people who do the high junior jumpers which is very high don’t have to follow most of these rules

[@equestrianry6475]

The way she pronounced Charlotte dujardin got me cringing so badly

[@k-9companions702]

Sammeee

[@libbyclyde2281]

Omg same I thought no one would notice 😂

[@Chloe-pf2bq]

Omg, when I heard that I was like 😑

[@harriet9357]

Doo jarden

[@equestrianry6475]

Harriet literally 😂

[@alexrandle1802]

I have been riding for almost 13 years now and these aren't really rules its just the sport as it is.

[@noonecares5404]

This is probably the most silly thing I've ever seen😂 Knocked rails, training, and going off course are not rules😂

[@jordansandulak8443]

Rolling. Really? Jump, tuck, and roll! This is for all riders. Not just for females!

[@gloriousequine1435]

“rules all female equestrians must follow” *barrel racing*

[@lampadudle]

Alot of these are kinda random 😂

[@No-sr2ke]

?

[@3mperformance.e]

BAHA IKR Like I’m a barrel racer, and all the riders they showed in that -sucked- and need new trainers 😂

[@gloriousequine1435]

@Lulu thank you :)

[@macyjackfussell500]

Yes

[@lauramargaret1047]

Don’t mind me just an equestrian here for the comments on this ridiculous video *sips tea in her breeches

[@sophiamarinaro625]

Laura Margaret hahaha I love it

[@dreamer6432]

Hope it's not Coca tea 😬

[@theaddisonsisters1016]

Dreamer lmaooo

[@lauramargaret1047]

@@dreamer6432 Double checked! lmao

[@poopstick2711]

I've been waiting for this video thank you

[@argenti3324]

I’m glad out sport is being reconized, but seriously? These aren’t rules, they’re mostly for safety and just general life style.

[@wolfswail2115]

“the ripe old age of 16” LMFAOO.

[@paigek9923]

I literally ride my horses that is around 23 (she’s a rescue so we don’t know her exact age but she’s around 23) and I even taught her to jump very small jumps last summer and she’s now even a jumping horse she’s mainly used for trail rides but I thought I’d slice things up a bit last summer because she’s a fast learner and my other horse is 17.

[@autummleaf1049]

I know, my lad at 26 has got a show next weekend and I recon ill still be out competing till hes about 28

[@oliiisaw]

Most horses retire from grand prix level at the age 16. That doesn't mean they are done with riding

[@Xwildpony9X]

BEST sport hands down! Proud to be an equestrian! :)

[@svante8732]

Thank you guys so much for bringing this up!!!

[@foxxgirl0715]

My goal is to go to the olympics for jumping. I’ve been riding since I was 3

[@annacarter8279]

I love the mule one Also some of these are not true so be cautious

[@damaproductions7678]

Honestly, as an Equestrian myself I am happy we are getting recognition for how hard the Sport actually is. Some things are incorrect, but I'm overall happy. Anyone else?

[@kansasangel3191]

About the pairing thing, there is a association called IEA that I compete in. Every show you ride a different horse for your flat & jumping class. The whole point of this is the importance of horsemanship.

[@fionayoungforest8438]

People: omg gosh that’s awful Equestrians: just life ;)

[@kenzieleigh4]

It was pissing me off when they kept saying *“Horse back ridding “*

[@lunaequestrian449]

I know I kept cringing

[@aliequestrian1301]

So irritating!🙄

[@robbinadamse]

I know just say horse riding!!🙄🙄🙄

[@kadenrussell3176]

It seems to be what people who don't ride refer to it as lol

[@codyequestrian24]

I am personally an equestrian and my goal is the Olympics so I clicked on this fast lol Edit: Tysm for the likes ik it’s not that many but I rarely get this many soooo thx

[@showjumpingpeggy2340]

Same

[@beatemueller7830]

If you’re really serious about it try and find Olympic level riders that will take working students and learn how to find talented young horses and train them up to that level yourself. That’s the only way you can get there if you’re not a multi millionaire. At least when it comes to show jumping, dressage you’re going to have to have connections to Europe to find those horses. I’m not an expert in the other disciplines

[@savannaheid3396]

DEFINITELY GO FOR IT I to am working to get their make sure to stop at nothing

[@ruby26920]

slime girl same, although I’ll never get there 😔

[@savannaheid3396]

C Equestrian u never know u just have to put in the work and be determined

[@lauraelizabeth4644]

TheTalko really don't know what she "Talko-ing" about... sis is a lil' misinformed😂😬

[@bandbea9492]

Wow such a beautiful one u got. Can't wait for my next time. I just love listening to music while I ride. Makes the horse feel calm cuz I feel calm and relaxed. I love to listen to my favourite bands like MCR, Escape or Delta Parole, and others.

[@ANA-kw6hz]

1.Not breaking horses mouth by constantly pulling bridles.

[@the_sky_is_blue1239]

Thank youuu

[@gillianoconnor1488]

The price of the horse DOESN’T matter

[@Molly-nc4yw]

Exactly, the price you pay for your horse is literally the smallest amount you'll ever pay for/on them.

[@what2730]

at that level quality horses cost a lot, but not always! many success stories of cheap horses

[@skye331]

i love how she quotes Fallon Taylor as a 'professional' when fallon literally abuses horses

[@the_sky_is_blue1239]

And what's even worse is people defend her saying the got a horse that wasn't meant to be walking or riding but she "magically" trained him and he "all better" even though when that horse rides he's probably in a LOT of pai n

[@snusnusmumriken9840]

I guess there were no equestrians involved while making this video

[@idischvonswedish]

"one tonne animal" umm, most sport horses weigh between 500-700 kg, don't see any 1 tonne drafts competing at these levels 😂

[@egequistrian3759]

Going off course always ends up in disqualification

[@horselife1988]

I think they are all needed I am a horse 🐎 ridder and I am in training for racing with horses and I agree with all of them

[@chloeshayden]

In Extreme Cowboys you can compete on any sort of equine- at the World Finals this year there was several ponies, a shetland and a mule!

[@ciarahanley6377]

How is this any thing to do with women in this sport these are rules all competitors have to abide by whatever your gender

[@dearbhailcassidy9271]

I cringed at the way they pronounced Charlotte Dujardins name

[@datmaplesyrup351]

Omg, I've seen the girl Katie ride with her guides before and Hawley has done multiple clinics at my barn. I had no idea they were so well known. So cool.

[@skylopez612]

The wrist thing I can relate on. I fell off a couple years ago and had to go to the hospital because when I fell I landed on my wrist and severely fractured it.

[@maccifyme]

As always this type of "strict rules"-videos from The Talko is full of misinformation

[@eulalie5554]

8:10 - 8:15 No, making a horse’s legs in pain just to making it jump higher is wrong, iTs jUsT wRoNg Being an equestrian myself this video is wrong, I’m happy they call it a sport but still, this stuff isn’t rules, it’s just the everyday cycle of a rider’s life dUdE

[@JuliaSwiftrain]

Me: ( sees video title ) now what rules do you want me to follow!? Also me: ( watches video ) oh, just the usual ones.. nvm!

[@charleigh3120]

Random pairing is also used in the Canadian University leagues! It is a very interesting way to compete, and shows the riders abilities. It “evens” the playing field, and allows the judge to evaluate the riders capability to ride a new horse. We are not even given the 20 minutes, you get on, and once in the ring pick your reins up, do your o/f or flat and are judged on it!

[@tynepalmer1605]

Yeah we train hard and people aren’t calling it a sport

[@mnkachan8228]

It's more like the horse is doing a sport

[@larkluvshorses7631]

Okami Shiloh It is a team effort, but riding competitively is really hard. For the horse AND the rider. Even though it looks like the rider is just sitting there, riding takes a lot of balance and forces you to use muscles that you never even knew existed.

[@tynepalmer1605]

Okami Shiloh no it is actually the human and the horse working together and you have to work for the horse and the horse works for u

[@cr-lb5yh]

@@mnkachan8228 Yeah, maybe for people who don't know how to ride and just sit on the horses back like a bag of 🥔

[@warriormaiden9829]

blog.dacadoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Physical-activity-MET.png www.researchgate.net/profile/Andreas_Boehmer/publication/263815904/figure/tbl2/AS:601703825039379@1520468779705/Metabolic-equivalents-MET-of-various-activities_Q640.jpg Riding a horse at a walk is about a 3.8 (same exercise intensity as bowling). Riding a horse at a trot is 5.8 (same exercise intensity as continuously moving furniture). Riding at a full gallop is a 7.3 (same exercise intensity as tennis). To those that claim the horse does all the work, I say this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGTQaqOfm8uHras

[@carrielawson2719]

Heyyy equestrians kinda off topic but storey time! So today me and my friend amilia were hacking and when we started going up the carting track just as we were going into canter this boxer dog came running at us so both the horses freaked and we ended up on the floor 🤣. Then the horses galloped off so we're running after them and they'd just fucked off back to the yard. So we're doing the walk of shame into the yard completely horseless. My face is covered in blood and amilia basically got no back left bcs pip her horse dragged her half way down the bank 😂

[@hello-kc9ug]

What does “female” have to do with this for gods sake?

[@kermitthedog1921]

Damn I was definitely expecting this video, some of these aren’t really rules but it was still a good video

[@allisontaylor43]

Funny how they mention Fallon Taylor 😂

[@sadicook2595]

I think it's great she's a great rider

[@gloriousequine1435]

she’s a very amazing rider idk what you’re implying

[@sadicook2595]

@@gloriousequine1435 I think it's great they mentioned her

[@Helen-jx1ij]

@@gloriousequine1435 It's cause she's a horse abuser and shouldn't be able to own any animals. There is a video out that has her shocking her horse over and over. People were yelling at her to stop and get off. She sucks as a human.

[@LimitlessSportDogs]

Helen that was Stacy soape not Fallon Taylor lol

[@jasminerivera6375]

As an equestrian: *what*

[@goldandfenn544]

I don't do competing but even I know some of these 'rules' are just requirements in the whole sport, for example having a bond, I have ridden many different horses and got to know one very well thanks to a summer camp and believe me compared to the other horses he's a kind and gentle beast, when a horse started getting spooky on me I started to panic but then rode my boy the next week and he started spooking and I just pulled him back into the corner, I trust him and love him

[@cottoncandy4486]

LOVED the mule, brilliant . Fancy seeing him come in the ring after you million dollar warmblood and the mule score nearly the same. Wished we saw more of the mule.

[@thatdairykid1461]

And studs. I have a Percheron stud that acts like a gelding half the time and have met other studs that are the same.

[@laurenmacd7877]

When it says horseback rider not equestrian it seems so weird

[@marykaybutcountry9764]

That's cause not alot of people that follow this KZbin channel are equestrians and I feel like alot of non horsey people wouldn't know what that even meand

[@marykaybutcountry9764]

That's cause not alot of people that follow this KZbin channel are equestrians and I feel like alot of non horsey people wouldn't know what that even meand

[@alaskaeventing7185]

I’m an equestrian and this isn’t strict rules that we need to follow it’s basically everyday

[@lucyhughes4748]

“She hopes to redeem herself in the 2020 olipics” oh honey don’t count on it 2020 olipics are loooooooooooong gone

[@viixine7666]

Yessssssss a big channel finally really mentions horseback riding a sport!

[@jessicacross1483]

Everyone: holy shut thats a lot Equestrians: bish you told me riding isn't a sport. Also that's just life, suck it up

[@addisonmiller3786]

Barrel racing: once your horse knows the barrel pattern you just have to make them go faster

[@sadicook2595]

Not really you still need to correct them

[@inzla8492]

You think barrel racing’s not hard ?? Cause trust me it is so is jumping and dressage there all hard the only difference is what the rider finds heart pounding, fun so yeah thanks for the bs of this comment!!

[@sadicook2595]

@@inzla8492 sounds like "savy says sit" doesn't know anything about barrels!

[@florpleborp2275]

Watched the video because I am interested in getting into horseback riding and figured it’d be reliable, but this felt a little... off. So I went and read the comments and I’m pretty glad I did. It’s good to get an opinion from those who actually ride. :)

[@sabellabreeze8960]

I was on my horse once and I fell and my back is still screwed up till this day but I'm ok I didn't really expect it but nobody really does

[@jesslewis103]

i don't know why but calling to horseback riding always makes me laugh like where else would you rise your horse??? Is it just me???

[@basicallylaurenn]

Jessica Lewis uh... are you crazy? You obviously forgetting that your supposed to ride on the butt. 🙄 (This is a joke lol

[@Keelari]

Ok, I’m a competitive equestrian and the majority of this video is correct except the thing about learning to fall on your elbow area- only do that if you want broken arms lol. Also I don’t understand why this video is titled something like things female riders have to follow. Equestrian is a sport with both men and women being judged equally together unlike all other Olympic sports. That being said, none of these rules are exclusive to females, males have to follow them just the same. I don’t know why they’re singling out females here, we all follow the same rules

[@princesszo6106]

Keelari The only rule in riding that is only for females is stressing over wearing white pants every weekend during shows

[@Keelari]

Triin Kuusik soooo true 😂👌🏻

[@rosemarydudley9954]

ASK ANY HORSE RACING JOCKEY HOW TO FALL. BASICALLY - IT'S ROLL INTO A TIGHT BALL WITH YOUR HEAD TUCKED IN.

[@Keelari]

ROSEMARY DUDLEY yes haha I laughed pretty hard when they were talking about learning to fall on your arms 😂🙄

[@fuzzywuzzy3410]

At one point, I got the opportunity to shadow an IEA rider (While I was thinking about joining a team) and we were talking about the pair-up thing, because honestly, it kinda makes sense. They're testing to see a rider's capability of adapting to a completely different horse. And these rules don't apply specifically to female athletes. As stated in the video, all genders can compete.

[@JolandaAdelaar]

Love the story of the mule on the end ❤