Tack Up With Me: Winter Edition!!

[@miaprice9244]

The opening titles as the Star Wars font had me laughing so hard I spilled my tea!

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Mia Price OMG I’m glad you liked it! When I saw it on the editing options, I just had to use it!!! I just need the Star Wars music!

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Amanda Ross Eventing Fit my horse looks like yours a little

[@averycaranta1707]

When i first read the title I got so confused because I don’t live in Australia so for me i am in summer time and not winter time 😹

[@Zzz-ql5tn]

Can you pleaseeee make a video about your (or your grooms ) grooming routine ?? Love your videos !!

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

ZoeNmk great idea - we have one in the pipeline!

[@lizroberts1569]

😂 Halter stored off floor, me too I have this thing about them standing in the head collar !

[@finnbott1334]

He is beautiful and looks soooo good in that navy

[@pariahmouse7794]

I loved the intro, haha! Endless circles in the sand, I am there now! I was taught to leave the headcollar on like that, it is a good safety measure! I love watching people tack up, it is weirdly entertaining in a vicarious way, especially on days I don't go to the barn! Love all you do, so fun to watch! And Hughie is just adorbs, of course! 😍💞🐎

[@mia8396]

I look up to you so much in my riding 🤩, ps great video

[@VeronicaEquestrienne]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@karenharvey112]

Loving your Chanel please post more!! I’m a returning adult rider and so much has changed since I left over 20 years ago. I would love to learn the new rules of competition and new feeding ideas and supplements etc. Also building confidence. I’m a NZ rider on a OTTB, I’m 44 years old and have a love for hunting and ODE s Cheers you are amazing 🤩

[@anastasiaminter1257]

Wow is it only me who rides in a polo top and summer riding tights all year round? No matter the temperature 🤣

[@pippasmith9761]

@@sam-qg2ql OH MY GOD HOW DO YOU RIDE IN THE NEGATIVES

[@pippasmith9761]

@@sam-qg2ql wait you must use celsiussssssss 🤦‍♀️

[@pippasmith9761]

@@sam-qg2ql Our 0 degrees are your -17 degrees, just for reference 🥶

[@pippasmith9761]

@@sam-qg2ql oh my gawd that is so cold, like I live in a cold place (gets down to -10ish) but I could never RIDE in that weather xD

[@alainah.8387]

I wish it was winter here!! 95 degrees Fahrenheit today without a cloud in the sky 🥵( 35 degrees Celsius)

[@lisastephenson2626]

Another great video Amanda! I am constantly referring students to watch your videos, such great informative but fun content!!!

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Lisa Stephenson thankyou! I’m thrilled the videos are helping your students, that’s our mission!

[@lou239]

I found this so interesting to see in depth what you use. Just a small safety note, if the head collar is round the neck, it’s safer to have the lead rope undone so you still have control but they can’t strangle themselves if they spook. Of course there may be a reason you don’t do this so please feel free to let me know if that’s the case ☺️☺️ this is the first of your videos I’ve watched but I’ll definitely be watching more!

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Hi Lou! I leave the head collar tied up in case the horse doesn’t run away, & I haven’t got the bridle on yet lol!

[@pine4090]

I loved this ♥️

[@gracehunt8924]

My horse has a bib as well cos he bites he's Brest plate or mouton gale

[@sofiecoolweek6612]

Wow that one horse dose jumping,dressage and cross country?!

[@joe-z_leota]

In Eventing comps you have to do all 3 disciplines on 2/3 days

[@lillerella]

I don’t know which new bates saddle I’m more envious of ? ❤️

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

lillerella they’re both amazing!

[@emmabriggs6129]

Hey Mands, can you please explain to me the pros and cons of the bib rings compared to the separated rings? You did mention the chewing but I’m sure there are more reasons. Thanks 😊

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Emma Briggs Hi! Good question - a bib also keeps the reins closer together than separate rings, & creates a straighter/more direct & parallel rein contact along the neck. I use them because the lads are chewers! I’ve seen horses get the separate leather ring strap caught around there teeth & get in a real panic. That being said, I think a bib is too wind resistant for XC, so I opt for the separate rings there. I hope that helps answer your question!

[@emmabriggs6129]

Amanda Ross Eventing Fit thanks!! A further question if I could...in what what ‘horsey circumstances’ would you recommend to someone to switch to a bib?

[@Abby-ik7fr]

love this viddddd

[@jedsequine1564]

Loved it! Always so insightful to find out what and why other Eventers use. Especially someone with so much experience. Do Bombers advise you on which bits to use or are you able to explain why you use which bit for which phase on each horse.

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

JEDS Equine thanks for your comments! Bombers have taught me a lot about their bitting methods, which I think have revolutionized the way I understand why horses react certain ways to the contact. I’ve always been really interested in bitting, because I’m small & not as strong as a big guy. I had a large collection of bits that I experimented with to further understand the responses from heaps of different horses. Due to Bombers education, I now understand the horses mouth shape & size, plus their preferences tongue/bar/poll pressure, determines which mouthpiece & cheeks they go better in. This has been requested quite a bit, so I’d better do a video!!

[@TheBridie93]

So much effort went into this video, love it! Just wondering where you found the attachment for the neck strap? Or did you use an old flash or something? 😄😄

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

TheBridie93 they come with the Flexible Fit neckstraps!

[@TheBridie93]

@@amandarosseventingfit6803 thank you so much!

[@marleyjhayes9982]

Man that horse is so huge compared to my barrel racing pocket rocket 😂

[@konieczek5891]

In my country its summer...

[@zumagii2249]

No nie wiem, podobno nie ma być już ciepło 😬

[@sarahmilne024]

Great video. Interested to hear your thoughts on tightening the girth with the strap closest to the shoulder first, then the other one next? I had always done it like that, until recently when I had a saddle fitter tell me I should never do it!!

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Sarah Elly thats interesting? I’d never thought of that before, I generally just start quite loose & do the girth up gradually!

[@Sarah-gi9cp]

I need a video of how you get your bridle so nicely kept together! Been riding for 20 years and dont think ive ever met anyone who keeps them as neat as this! Are you the Marie Kondo of the horse world? lol

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Sarah I’m going to take this as the biggest compliment ever!! Haha! Ok, tidy bridle tutorial it is! Thx for the suggestion!

[@Sarah-gi9cp]

@@amandarosseventingfit6803 It most definitely was a compliment so don't worry haha!! I think tack room/feed room/float tidy hacks are needed :)

[@titianb2937]

Hi Amanda! Loved this video! Firstly, is this winter in victoria? In NSW I haven't really seen many people use fleeces even on clipped horses (maybe I am just ignorant!). Secondly, I have been riding all my life and have recently purchased a rising seven 15.1 OTTB mare who has the kindest nature but seems to be a bit girthy. It seems simple, but would you be able to please do a tutorial on how to make sure a saddle (all purpose) and girth are properly fitted so as not to create/perpetuate back pains? Also, would you be able to please give any tips on putting on boots? I have been given two pairs of very expensive boots (one pair for tendon protection particularly when lunging, and the other for riding, i think), but having never used boots before (and I'm sure my horse hasn't either), I'm worried about introducing them to her and doing them up too tight. Thanks so so much!!! xx

[@amandarosseventingfit6803]

Titian B thanks for the great feedback & suggestions! Yes it’s winter in Victoria, & I’m down south so it’s pretty wet & cold - fleece weather! I’ll have a chat to Bates Saddles about a fitting video, & look at doing some boot fitting tutorials!

[@titianb2937]

Amanda Ross Eventing Fit thanks so much for responding!! It means so much :)

[@tofiandfee738]

my veredis boots are actualy 13 years old and stil look amazing >´o

[@am_showjumping9568]

one of my pet peeves people calling saddle pads saddle cloths idkw

[@CatDog612]

Coaches be like: never walk under a horse that is tied Equestrians be like: challenge accepted Me: goes between the legs instead