TRAINER REACTS TO CRAZY CROSS COUNTRY ROUND 🙈

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Thank you to Equireel for the marvellous video of our Cross Country round from Epworth BE80 August 2023 👏

[@wylime]

Meg had a "Nutritionist", you have an "Advisor" 😂😂 love this for you Lucy ❤

[@footluceeventing]

I don’t know what you’re talking about 👀 😅

[@dianehookham]

They come in so many different names...........😊

[@chesshughes9156]

Anyone who says go bit less has not felt that fizz over gooo moment from a tb 🤣 amazing progress has been wonderful to watch the journey.

[@christinemartindale8715]

Omg you guys are so funny with the fly bit 🤣🤣 Good luck finding a car with your (Advisor) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You have got that spark in your eyes again Lucy and it’s lovely to see.tfs😎🏇😎

[@footluceeventing]

The fly killed me 🙈😂 thanks for watching 💙

[@anubisblueNK]

Ember clearly loves his jumping and you sit so well to his unusual rhythm. Glad to see you both enjoying yourselves. Time and experience will help.

[@footluceeventing]

Yes! Thank you!

[@julen2380]

Muck outer, car advisor and - if I'm not mistaken - also grill master. Oh, and camera person. Quite versatile, this one! ;) Thanks for taking us along!

[@footluceeventing]

You are not mistaken 👀 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@emily-ix5it]

Ahh brilliant, love that people are saying you can go without a bit! 🤣🤣 On a serious note, just do what is right for you and Ember - don't worry about what anyone else says! Love Justine on the channel, she is just brilliant 🥰

[@justinewardeventing]

Thank you

[@footluceeventing]

Thank you for watching! 🫶💙

[@jentrezise6295]

Totally agree. Every single person watching this vlog has never owned, ridden or spent any significant period of time with Ember so they have no right to criticise. Every horse is different and you need to work out what works for you & them in a partnership. Particularly difficult sometimes when you have a horse that starts off in racing where all they are taught to do is run flat out with little thinking & then he is now having to learn a new way of going which includes changes of pace & drive, stopping, thinking, and having regular conversations with the person on his back. From when you first got him you've come so far! Well done, keep going 😊

[@emily-ix5it]

@@jentrezise6295 absolutely! ⬆

[@janeminwell4395]

Think you have a very useful ‘Adviser’ Lucy! Is the new yard nearer Justine’s and the Bloodhounds? Food looked yummy!

[@footluceeventing]

He is a very useful advisor!! Yes the new yard is closer 👏🏻

[@emilydarcy5422]

Justine is so my sister from another mister. Love her personality. And so glade you have a nice new man Lucie congrats to you both x

[@Hormonalfilly]

Love this! I agree, bit up! You're so brave taking him XC in a little snaffle! He is such a challenge to ride, or looks it. Can just imagine him bitless.. maybe try a headcollar? HAHA

[@footluceeventing]

Headcollar = ☠️ 😂

[@iammadaboutdogs]

Absolutely adore rewatching the video with Justine, it's really nice to listen to her feedback & see what she's spotting (I would have never noticed the back legs bit). It's also worth noting the fact Ember has changed (as you've both said you wouldn't have evented him before) & so you aren't dealing with the same issues you had when you originally swapped to your current bit. Doesn't mean the bit is wrong or bad, just means situations have changed & now it may be time to move on.

[@justinewardeventing]

Exactly that well spotted

[@myhomeaquarium98]

“If it had been a spider I would’ve been off this couch” saaaaame 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cerysc851]

My pony was a bit like ember in a gag, I’ve now put her in a Waterford snaffle and it’s made the world of difference and she doesn’t crank her head up in the air anywhere near as badly!! Could be something to consider. You’re so brave taking him out xc!! X

[@abifinnis6608]

The reality of your vlog with justine and the supermarket was hilarious and your progress is excellent and Embers willingness is wonderful to see. Well done and I always love to see Charlie😂😂

[@cathyacton1565]

I'm only 3 minutes in. So many mystery man teasers 😂❤

[@footluceeventing]

👀 😅

[@sianbennett-rodgers]

Loving the soft launch 😂

[@footluceeventing]

Allllllll about the soft launch 😅

[@nicolabowley8476]

You n ember are absolute nutters. All in a fab way of course .. and not forgetting a dossing of justine. Epic mix up vlogg. Loved it .. keepijg it real

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@georginadunlavey8191]

I have a similar ex racehorse turned eventer-in-training and found expert bits comfy barrel universal really helpful with his high head! Great XC round, Ember definitely not lacking scope!😅

[@brendaoshea2013]

Loved the vlog! You are definitely on track. I am so happy that you have an advisor in your life.

[@helenlamb6560]

Great vlog. Lovely that you've got an advisor in your life and a Justine. Her and Charlie are fab😊

[@kateflanders7611]

Love the format of this video, a lovely catch-up with friends. Glad to see you smile, and the hair twisting upon mentioning the advisor makes me happy for you.

[@footluceeventing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kippen64]

The Toggi clothes look fantastic!!! My Ember diet is going well. Am down from 115kg to 75kg. Nearly there. Looking forward to having my own Ember. Justine gives great advice.

[@justinewardeventing]

Well done on your diet

[@lauralamour5944]

Congratulations! A great reason to stay motivated, very inspiring 👏

[@footluceeventing]

Well done, that’s fabulous! Hope you get your Ember soon 💙

[@rutherose23]

Well done- How did you do it?

[@kippen64]

@@rutherose23 I developed new eating habits and exercised more.

[@Toooldtobounce]

Id love to see the pony patters take Ember out bitless 😂

[@katiemoore508]

Lovely to see you and Ember having so much fun! Also on the car note.. we tow our two sturdy warmbloods with an autow disco sport and an equitrek and 10/10 recommend!

[@Lesbat]

I'd love to train in the UK with your instructor! It looks like you two have a blast together!

[@janetrodgers7051]

Loved this vlog. Re Justine and the supermarket game , another game to play which i do is that if someone leaves thier shopping trolley in the middle of the aisle while they disappear to get some other goodies , i pop a random item in . Served them right for blocking the aisle 😂😂xx

[@footluceeventing]

I’m sure Justine will be trying this one 😂😂

[@cade_gov7977]

Honestly, to ride without a bit is to pick when on most horses. Half the time I can, half the time I'm bolting 😂 finding the right bit is like finding a needle in a haystack

[@sandywar5727]

Your hilarious Luce . You advisor has already been spotted on Justine’s events blogs . 🤣

[@footluceeventing]

Maybe it was a different advisor 👀

[@ihay472]

Well your "advisor" certainly isn't a "nutritionist". I'm enjoying your changes as I'm going through a similar phase in life.

[@Katherinekirbydressage]

The advisor comments cracked me up 😂love the new toggi collection 😍

[@patriciaemms1902]

He is coming on really well, Cheltenham gag or Waterford maybe, neither strong in good hands but trust Justine, there are so many bits nowadays, great vlog, good to see happy smiling faces 😂 xx

[@carolinebeetz]

Fig is just.. everything.

[@footluceeventing]

She is me in dog form

[@alisonwilks302]

Ahhh you change bit if you need to ! You and Justine know how to keep you both happy confident and safe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@margiesmith8912]

OMG! I laughed SO HARD watching your vlog! The grocery store antics...🤣 Justine & I would be BFF's if she lived in the US. I thought Ember looked great. Always trust the trainer not the peanut gallery

[@righthoofforward6718]

Ember has come on in leaps & bounds well done 👏 Good to see you looking so happy 🥰x

[@Pigeon_Gt502]

Using my sons as he's logged me off mine but... Try the Volvo XC90 - amazing towing car! What is it about supermarkets that brings out the silliness in people 😂

[@Whizzywelsh_Eventing]

Absolutely fab vlog, you & Justine are hilarious together 🤣… Justine’s advice is fantastic & so true about bitting! Each horse reacts so differently. Just have to think how far you’ve come with him . He’s forward thinking now which is always a huge battle. Welldone 😆 x

[@angiedyer1511]

Omg! So hilarious! Good riding!!

[@selinamason-evans]

You and Justine OMG funny! and your advisor we wait with baited breath to meet him , Happy Lucy & Ember x

[@footluceeventing]

The advisor reveal… 👀

[@hannahmele-andrews4948]

Love your blogs. Also you appear much happier. Amber is coming along.

[@evelynjellema9827]

Loved the vlog- Toggi stuff looks great! Car saga is fab and I like that you have an advisor on board! Xx

[@footluceeventing]

The advisor is great, definitely needed! I may have found the car… shall I do a car reveal? 🤔

[@evelynjellema9827]

@@footluceeventing yes!! Very curious as to what met the high criteria!

[@angemoorhead5496]

Loved the sky raisin in Justine’s hair 😂 looks like you need some kind of gag bit for the x country - whatever is legal for BE - but at least he has stopped with the napping he is really enjoying himself now - great Vlog

[@footluceeventing]

Oh my gosh the SIZE of the fly killed me 😂😂 thanks for watching 🫶

[@marneymcgovern4285]

Love all of this🤣🤣🤣

[@heidilongthorp6392]

Ahh so nice to see your whole round! 😮 love the toggi items 🤩

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks for watching! I love the Toggi too 😍

[@kudapooda9993]

Hi all it was good to see you all, AND good luck with all you do with Amber and you are very lucky, with your toggy sponser. And good luck all for the hunting season .from sue in coventry uk.

[@footluceeventing]

Thank you for watching Sue 🥰

[@caitlin3925]

I’m also in the market for a new car!! Looking at a VW but a Tiguan only because I think the Toureg is a bit big for me personally. Thanks for taking us along, hope your advisor will be making more appearances 😉

[@nellafrosst6453]

I have a VW Atlas that is an amazing car. It tows my Equitrek Apollo really well, seats 7, has tons of room for dogs, equipment etc. Not sure they have those in the UK (I am in Canada) but I am sure they have something similar from VW.

[@footluceeventing]

I’ll have a look, thank you!

[@mollybarham]

Ignore people talking about your bit. Until they’ve ridden a fiery ginger ex racer they have no right to comment. I had one and she was a mare so even more spicy! She was put in a hanging cheek and it solved a lot of problems like you’re experiencing with Ember, And as long as you’re a capable rider who knows what they’re doing stronger bits aren’t an issue.

[@fion1flatout]

I've tried various bitless and quite often go out with a headcollar cos it s easy to stop and ha ve a snack...BUT ... if the pony pulls I think pressure on the nose is much harsher than pressure on the mouth. Suggest people try it . Just pusb on your nose and see if you think it s ok

[@Theagingequestrian5335]

Advisors for car buying are essential. If this is the same advisor who was on Justine’s vlog for moment (for a sec I thought it was Henry Cavill), and he mucks out, too, keep him. 😊

[@justinewardeventing]

She’s not spotted he’s on mine yet 😂

[@lauralamour5944]

Which one Justine?

[@footluceeventing]

@@justinewardeventing who knows, it could be a different advisor 👀

[@footluceeventing]

Henry Cavill, phwoar

[@ccallahan6775]

@@justinewardeventing 🤣🤣 whoops!

[@valeriefergusson269]

Nice vlog good luck with the car xx

[@TheJumpingGymnast]

I love car shopping!

[@rakcityequine2.0]

If you find strange men who clean stalls you keep them...just some advice☕

[@footluceeventing]

100% 😂

[@sues7589]

I live in America and frequent McDonalds and I have no idea what a share box or a mayo chicken is!

[@footluceeventing]

😂 no way

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

Always love seeing Justine. Think you outed your Adviser @ Epworth. Good looking bloke. DO NOT by VW. Pain in the neck. Had one and a total nightmare that I got rid of quickly. I drive a Subaru Outback (manual 6 speed). Like the Defender.

[@laurenmclain6378]

I love Justine!!!!!😄❤

[@orlacrowther8533]

have you thought about using a kineton noseband on ember? may help with brakes but also bring his head down x

[@sj9957]

May I suggest a rubber vulcanite pelham bit..

[@footluceeventing]

You may! I shall have a look (and ask the boss 😂)

[@finlaycashmore722]

Advisor 😂

[@footluceeventing]

😅

[@alisunwatson2913]

Literally have never heard of what you all ordered from McDonald’s 😂 defiantly don’t have that menu in the states

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

Great Vlog Lucy! I sadly missed you on Saturday at Blenhium Horse Trails, I was to busy walking around the cross country course watch the Amazing 5star riders and they amazing horses Jumping the course, it was over 7 miles walk!!! Better luck next time to finally meet you. xxxx

[@footluceeventing]

I hope you had a great time! Hopefully see you at another show 👏🏻

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I've never had a car with heated seats. Blind spit monitors are my absolute must for cars. I LOVE them. Personally use what keeps you safe. But just don't use a Pelham with converters. There's no reason to it defeats the point of the pelham

[@MissJools11]

If Lucy wants to use a Pelham with the converter, she can. What right have you got to tell people what they can and can't use?

[@candidapratt3675]

COOL, great vlog yard looks gordges,and your hoses are happy ,you also seem much happyer, DUDE.

[@MissJools11]

^gorgeous.

[@valeriefergusson269]

Advisor but dogs still the same winkwink

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

Oops meant buy.

[@egeegee7146]

Range Rover Evoque. Over the Disco Sport.

[@footluceeventing]

I was not a fan of the Disco sport ☹️

[@biggothepiggo]

Probably you should just go cross country in a neck rope on Ember. Why just get rid of the bit when you could eliminate the whole bridle?!? (Eye roll, sigh... )

[@chrisdouglass7962]

Very amusing vlog, luv the doggies ❤❤ car search, Dodge Ram Toyota Tacoma 😄 do we have wait for hunt season to see Laraugh in action? 🥺😉😄

[@footluceeventing]

Thanks for watching! Oooo no I’m sure there will be some Laraghlee action soon 👀

[@chrisdouglass7962]

@@footluceeventing 😁😁 I miss her 🥰

[@juliajulesiscool684]

A new man 😅🤔exciting 🫶🏻

[@footluceeventing]

Just an advisor 😉

[@christianlundstrom9918]

If your going for a land rover get the defender. Otherwise get a Range Rover sport. You are english duh

[@footluceeventing]

They are spennnnnnny!!

[@wendydavies9825]

Don’t get a Landrover / range Rover they are rubbish, get a VW. New man 😎😉xxx

[@footluceeventing]

I kind of agree 😂😂 the discovery felt like a toy car 😂