TRAINING MY STALLION FOR HIS FIRST PSG DRESSAGE TEST

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[@Susanne172]

Wow, Emporio is looking awesome! He looks huge! Beautiful bone structure and the muscles are just *chef's kiss*. Well done Matt, it looks like he has grown a lot and filled out quite nicely since you got him.

[@stellablu333]

Actually he seems underdeveloped in his quarters...

[@JessicainNM]

I loved how you broke the test down and talked about E's strengths and 'areas of opportunity ' within the segment. You know and understand him and that's so great to see.

[@nottheone582]

i personally love jesse's commentary 😂 its a nice break from the seriousness of dressage lol

[@pacg__nkg295]

Facts

[@samanthaoaks5941]

"Not too bad"? For the first day of serious training, I thought that you and Emporio were fantastic. He seems like he has such amazing self control with looking at the other horses while he's training. Probably because he trusts you so much. Each day that you two will train, I bet you two will get even better than the last.

[@FluxyMiniscus]

Looks really good Matt! My one piece of advice is to start being very conscious of your clucking…(I’m assuming that they still take points off for vocalizing) I dropped to third place in my best test in a show because I unconsciously clucked… such a “doh!” Moment ( 🤔 a dohment? Lol) Thanks for sharing your beautiful horse life with us all! I love seeing both you and Jesse’s developments with your lovely lovely horses ❤️ Bravissimi! MBZ

[@livingtheretiredlife3061]

He’s looking so mature. He’s really changed since I’ve been watching you! His balanced conformation is just perfection.

[@barryjacobs8524]

You are a great horseman Matt. The horses love you because you treat them like horses. They do their best for you. ❤

[@gretchenmoritz-hale5283]

I also like the fact that you are open about your struggles with wanting to become a better horseman.

[@sparkfrostofstarclan2446]

"Maice, come here! Nice extension Maisie" That got me😂

[@M.elonade]

This video seriously reminded me of WHY I love Dressage. the bond, the connection you need. It nearly brings tears to your eyes. This was beautiful to watch you two work it out and grow. Big things await this stallion.

[@cathyn3391]

That last half-pass was a pretty thing! I am excited that you are going to chronicle your competition journey with Emporio for us. That way, you'll have an educated and emotionally invested cheering section biting their nails when you and your boy finally step into the Olympic arena. Really something to look forward to!

[@unseelie63]

I really enjoyed seeing Emporio again.When one hears the word "stallion" it suggests the possibility of,well,trouble waiting in the wings.Emporio clearly wanted to check Chase out,but he listened to you.Says a lot for the PRE stallions' reputation for good behavior as a whole,and for his relationship with you.A work in progress,but I think you'll do well.Seeing what you and Emporio are working on for a newbie competition also gives me an idea of how hard and how long riders and horses like Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro had to work to start out,and begin to rise in the rankings.Good luck,I'm very interested in Emporio's progress! He's beautiful and a very good boy. :)

[@Kateyangyuqing]

As an Australian, I can't help but find myself to be a tad envious at the incredible facilities, opportunities, and horses in Europe! Europe, with all of its many countries, cultures, languages, etc. is an incredible place.

[@andreaxxx2239]

No it isn’t. Not anymore. Its falling apart.

[@Kateyangyuqing]

@@andreaxxx2239 Yeah there is no shortage of serious problems 😥And I feel for the people who are suffering the consequences! Still, it is incredible to spend time in a place where you can be in one country, with its languages and cultures, then an hour later be in a completely different place! Where I live, you can drive for three days straight and still be in the same country, even though the culture does differ between areas, but it's much more subtle. I really love going to Europe, but it's not easy and very expensive!

[@pacg__nkg295]

100% yes love living here

[@carolcorrington370]

You guys are the best. Matt, riding thru the test with us was fabulous. Explaining from the riders perspective is really helpful. Riding at 78 years young and still learning. Warm wishes for a great outcome.

[@Kateyangyuqing]

That's fantastic, you must be doing a great job at looking after yourself. We should never stop being willing to learn - the moment you stop wanting to learn, I can't help but feel what would the point of life be? Here's to many more years in the saddle ahead!

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

Emporio has grown in confidence and you are both doing a great job. Dressage is a demanding discipline (like the others) but this is the beginning of a great adventure that I thank you for sharing with us. 😍👍🙌💙

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

I’m so excited for this series! It was wonderful to see Emporio and you together at the house! I really enjoyed how you broke down the individual parts, it made it so much easier to understand. Wonderful video! Thank you 😊

[@jeffreycurtis3146]

His downward transitions are looking nice and he is getting stronger 🏆 good for you both. Enjoy

[@chrisp7548]

Love how you are showing us this from the start. Like seeing the process and not just the finished product!

[@snowymountainmama]

I loved this! Looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos for this journey.

[@Chillieandbean]

Love how you break it down and talk about your strategy for the test. You guys look great together and have really come a long way! Fun to watch you progress together!

[@rjb3055]

I love the step-by-step breakdown. It will be fun to watch the process and progress.

[@ddan00]

So awesome love the walk through of movements and excited for the step by step show prep right down to attire and braiding !!

[@DogDetailsTV]

You've done and are continuing to do an awesome job with Emporio, Matt! I love seeing this step-by-step process and look forward to seeing your Dressage tests!

[@MCB-TODAY]

Very good representation of what all dressage riders/competitors go through with our horses. You guys look good! I look forward to seeing the next videos.

[@susiejones3634]

Loved it! It was fascinating to see the improvement from first go to third go. Thank you.

[@hooty2563]

Love ur and Jesses videos and its amazing to see how far Emporio has come! You two will do amazing!❤

[@Fionashorses]

I can’t wait to see this journey! Keep the videos coming. He’s looking so good. Love how you’ve decided to go out for your first show at PSG… no pressure 👀😅

[@kathleenstutzman5381]

Thank you so much for all of your commentary. There is so much learning to be gained by me watching you and E. Look forward to watching more. Thank you!

[@jordyn0]

good job matt! so exciting i hope it goes well! i always enjoy your and jesse’s videos and i find i always learn something new from both you guys! thank you for sharing the adventure to the horse show!

[@jgirr5824]

🤩 Matt so excited to see your beautiful Emporio had been making such progress, always so enjoyed you sharing since you've had him from a 3 year old and now he's maturing 6 year old, you make a great team that will just keep improving. So excited for you and looking forward to all this new adventure. (Hi Jesssseeeeee!) Great job! 😍👏👏❣

[@EquineMetalhead]

Wow! Emporio did a great job during the practice! Andalusians in dressage are so beautiful and we don''t see nearly enough. I love coming back and just watching a bunch of videos of Emporio cause he is so beautiful. He's such a handsome stud with a handsome rider. ❤ And of course Jesse's commentary never gets old, he's great 🤣

[@amandamilady9869]

It was so wonderful to watch you train. You two are a beautiful pair and so calming but fun to watch. I cant wait to see your following videos and progress.

[@siepsch]

I wish you a lovely time with training and just the whole journey to this test. Its so cool to see how you go trough it. I already was wondering when you would go in to the ring with him ❤️

[@mamad3170]

So fun, love this, it's always helpful to see the process and hear what you're thinking. Thanks for sharing!

[@maryvallas772]

Emporio looks fantastic! Looking forward to this series and how you both progress! Chase was being a very good boy, just standing there grazing and not putting up a fuss. I would have loved a clip of the 2 of them saying hi to each other!

[@laragoosen473]

Loved this so much ! Pls share everything, it’s so interesting to see and we can all learn a lot from watching these types of videos … Excited to see your journey 😁

[@dd3wc]

That was good Matt ... like you said it's a start and.by you bringing us along step by step, we can see the progression in you both. It makes one realize how hard dressage is when watching completions, whereby some horses appear flawless. We may not appreciate the ease at which it looks as much as we should ... because we haven't seen the beginning of that journey, for both horse and rider. As always, looking forward to the next video.

[@koharuhinata7938]

Great video. Would love to continue seeing this journey of working towards that test I unfortunately had to quit riding because of university and I miss it a lot, so seeing videos like this kinda brings me back a little to the feeling of being on the saddle that I miss so much. Keep up the great work Matt :)

[@pumpkinprincess3786]

when I'm training centre lines I always stop at I or even G (over X) cause they will start anticipating the halt and stop two or three meters before X on a test. its easier to collect earlier than to push those extra steps when ur horse knows u gonna stop without losing that collection especially in canter

[@rustymcnitt5508]

Matt very impressed with Emporios progress. And I for one truly appreciate that you're taking the time to bring us along on this journey. I've never understood all of it but find it very interesting and beautiful to watch how the horse and rider become one. So best of luck and very excited to see next video. Again thank you so very much and best always Rusty in Oklahoma

[@c5ster]

Oh Matt, you should be so proud of him AND yourself. And Jesse for his honest support. What a great team the 3 of you make!

[@alclubb]

Very impressive! I really appreciate you explaining everything. I think that was a great run.

[@poppileepopp]

Great raw footage of you all’s dressage training - yall are really coming along so keep up that tenacity and please post more!! 👍

[@bright-eyed5830]

I’m excited to see the process! Thank you

[@quinn22252]

Hey Matt…..thx for taking us on this journey with you & Emporio 👏🏻 this is going to be exciting & I’m so looking forward to it ☺️🇨🇦🫶🏻 I love watching you & Jesse 💙

[@suzannerichards4885]

My Goodness!! What a lot of horse he's become! Love the step by step approach

[@jillwalls9801]

Wow! You two are looking great! Thanks for the ride-along. It really is beneficial for the rest of us as well. Excited to see you both progress in preparation for October!

[@lorrindamaura7657]

Thank you for sharing with us, looking forward to more videos!

[@thisirishcobcan]

Hi Matt! 💚. Love your channel and following both yourself and Jesse 🥰

[@emmadance4193]

Love this, cant wait to follow your dressage test riding, the best video - thanku x

[@nancycowell-miller4321]

Emporio looks fantastic! Looking forward to more - I'm enjoying this step-by-step approach to practicing the test. Thank you!

[@srrfounder1]

What a difference from three years ago, Emporio is HUGE! Great first run considering he had distractions around and inside the arena. Mazy is SO FAST and adorable! ☺️✌️💚

[@Kevindraines]

Love your videos! So inspiring 💯🙌🏻

[@personalisedlearningcentre1559]

Loved this video! Emporio is sooo handsome and elegant! Love how you are taking into consideration his personality when preparing for the test too!

[@konaqt3414]

It's great that your are sharing this journey with us! So fun to see how you go!

[@dorothearagsdale2664]

I believe Emporio is related to Fuego and he has progressed beautifully. I personally think PRE's need more love from the judges in the competitions. You are doing great as well. Good luck.

[@lizmaslin5258]

He's just plain gorgeous! His halts are doing really well. One thing is that his trot is very elevated so he didn't get much in the med trot accross diagonal; what you got was quicker trot rather than the med you were looking for. He's very attuned to your aids (correct and soft) and that presents a lovely picture. He is also up and into the bridle as well as through behind. Exclnt! Great work!!

[@lindsaywagner2589]

I am not very knowledgeable in dressage, and I am curious why PRE's are judged differently?

[@dorothearagsdale2664]

@@lindsaywagner2589 I am not an expert either but the horses that seem to do big winning are the warm bloods, leggier and different build. I love the magnificence of PRE's as well as Friesien's.

[@susanneprei5818]

@@dorothearagsdale2664 and @Lindsay Wagner. Even the warmbloods have gone through quite a progression regarding type, size, movements and appearances. Comparing old footage for example from the Olympics in the 70s, 80s even 90s until today: Riding styles and horses as well (frame, interieur) have changed. This is different alt least for my eyes to horse racing or show jumping. There have always been exceptional racing horses or jumpers which can look 'quite modern' or original. But dressage has now become more important for jumpers or 'Vielseitigkeit', the English call it Military. And horses can have now a longer and healthier active sports life before retirement.

[@dorothearagsdale2664]

@@susanneprei5818 thank you for additional insight.

[@DK-pl8xd]

I’ve been wondering for awhile now whether or not you were going to show Emporio. This is such exciting news and thank you so much for taking us along on your journey!!!

[@Moodtoodrude]

I love the banter between you two, it is hilarious to watch/hear!

[@karinklem4767]

Jeah Math! This is a great idea to follow your training for this contest and to show us the day of the contest! Love it!

[@ahnie771]

Fun to come along. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@mirahmus]

Its gonna be so exciting to see your journey!!! Pls show us as much as possible!

[@jennymcgraw855]

So much fun to see this video! Thank you!

[@dianacross7422]

Really nice job Matt. I think you guys are a great team.

[@daggidina3446]

Maisie's level of excitement is just a jump in any mood. Lover her xD Emporio and te way you know him is exactly why I hope you keep bringing your view into the horseworld. We need SO many more equestrians like you. ^.^

[@barbarabozzi391]

Super nice job Matt!! Looking great!

[@Boyland8692]

Excellent Matt really enjoyed the step by step process and also how gorgeous Emporio has grown into his big boy boots!!

[@lolanelson9634]

First of all, I really enjoy when the two of you are filming together. Secondly, E is magnificent, what a wonderful creature he is. I also like the way that you broke it all down for us. I have always liked watching competition, but never understood the mechanics of it all. Jesse is correct, that seems quite complicated. I thought that E did very well being so close to Chase. The other way around as well. Then again, Chase has always been pretty layer back of my memory is correct. Can’t wait to see the next video!

[@angeldivine408]

Love these videos Matt

[@jadegibbons8]

Trust you will do amazing, Matt! 🤩

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

Good for you Matt. You are a hard worker and you have the pride to do things correctly without compromise. You will do very well.

[@janelifrak426]

Amazing. You both are just amazing. 🎉

[@mariaa4433]

He looks amazing! So powerful!

[@pjk1714]

Looking great! Hope he enjoys competition.

[@andreaarrietar]

You both are amazing! 🥰

[@tammykeller7822]

Es macht immer wieder Spaß deine Videos zu sehen! Weiter so, ich freue mich schon auf die nächsten Folgen🎉

[@erstwhile6163]

Taking it step by step is great.

[@Aomestl]

I really enjoyed this video...looking forward to more of your practicing for the competition

[@tracycameron5099]

Emporio as sweet as ever, doing his best for you Matt...great video. Chase minding his own business...so smart. looking forward to the rest of your journey with your beautiful PRE stallion.

[@annetteheat4110]

Gorgeous horse and riding Matt👍👍 I love your garden up at the arena too.🌺🌼🌸keep up the good work.🐴🐴

[@wnturck]

Wonderful to watch!

[@jacqulinebrixton6381]

Looking forward to your next video, been missing you, Emporio looking really good, like the way your breaking down his training, Jesse you make me laugh with your comments. ❤❤

[@karenjoiner8848]

Beautiful to watch

[@jenniferlehman326]

Your halt was great, it was square, 3 out of 4 times Matt. You are correct about the trot work though. It was a wise move to bring him to the house with the other horses there. Imporio looked great. The way you are training him for the PSG is a great way to do it it with him. One day to the right, the next day to the left, the next day the full test. Repeat. This way you feel and know what you have to work on to improve the test to get the best score possible. Well done!! Can't wait to see the next videos of this journey with Imporio. Love from an FEI Level Coach and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦🇩🇪

[@msusanpeck1071]

I enjoy your videos, enjoy you BECAUSE you are always learning. Thaank you!!!

[@chrisdouglass7962]

I love Dressage so I'd love to be able to see this process!! Looks good! TY! 🥰

[@Steph-xn3lk]

Excited to watch this journey...Emporio is looking awesome! 🙂

[@anneriekeleeuwis8775]

I loved this video, you we re really having fun with it..and what a gratis horse he is!

[@healinghorsetherapycenter]

Really looking forward to your journey!

[@abracadabra9105]

What fun! I'm so excited for this competition journey. Like others have said, can you take him out to a smaller event locally to get him used to being in a competition environment? Even riding club rallies are great if you have them over there. Looking forward to this so much 🤩

[@joannekucks4343]

What a wonderful opportunity. Thank you for sharing it with us vicariously!

[@mariasutube100]

I have fallen in 🥰 love woth Emporio!!!I wish you and Matt all wins and happy riding!!!

[@denisekoch3139]

Loved this video. I really enjoy yours and Jesse's videos when you are riding. It is very interesting.

[@kjlovestoski9335]

You will do great!!! The two of you look amazing....Thank you for sharing your story. By the way..I love all your horses.

[@bonnietoriani3189]

Matt…… so happy to see him and you!!!! Sorry, but this horse has a special place in my heart. I think it’s in his eyes!!!!! He’s Special horse for sure!!!!! Planning for your competition journey is so exciting. , He looks awesome!!!! You’ll get the markers. I think it’s hard to explain to everyone what you ,and him ,are doing and ride and train. Omg. I can’t walk and chew gum at the same time!!!!! 😝😝😝. So proud of you both!!!!!!!😍🥰😘

[@eastcoastartist]

This is super fascinating

[@reininggal5151]

New to your site. I love dressage but have never tried this discipline. I ride Reiners and there is some elements that are similar. Your horse is beautiful and I loved the way you walked through the test. I’ll be back to watch more. Thanks

[@edwardewbank4991]

He’s looking so good!

[@Loes731]

Prachtige paarden die jullie hebben. Hij gaat steeds sneller lopen. Het is een sprookje om te zien. Werkelijk prachtig. Hij wordt ook heel zacht gereden door Matt♥️.

[@clarenix]

I'm amazed at how great and especially huge Emporio looks nowadays! My gosh- keep it up, Matt 😇

[@sallyann-watson3588]

Good on you Matt and Emporio and the team!