TRAINING MY YOUNGEST HORSE VS MY MOST EXPERIENCED

[@madeleineemilyfaydavis1383]

Whinnie is going to be absolutely amazing. Already showing us glimpses of what her movement will be in the future, she looks like she will be really safe, she doesnt bottle up her emotions which I love. Can we get an updated video of Ari under saddle soon? Or is he still on his break?

[@larrikin8541]

Hey could someone I please tell me what’s happening with ari?

[@berit286]

Can you make an update on Ari?

[@dawnthedun8596]

I would love that!

[@alisonjegat258]

Yes I would love that to

[@TheSevenEquines]

Yes that would be lovely! 🌹🥀

[@vogelvrouw]

Ari is on a break, he needs to mature more and process all the learning so he doesnt get burnt out and then will be brought back into work next season

[@dawnthedun8596]

How do you know?

[@lemarch57]

Something neat I noticed at the 6:52 mark. Dee is nodding as Nina is raising the poles. I played it slower at several different speeds (0.50 and 0.75) and she is acknowledging the new setup. Clever girl! And beautiful bond between the two of you! Edit: 0.6 is a good speed for watching.

[@shermanian392]

what nina was saying about how dee’s default is just to throw herself at it is a great realization, because jumpers are conditioned to jump anything they’re pointed at - if they don’t, they get a smack, kick, jerk, etc (punishment) rather than trying to build up their confidence. a way to avoid this is by taking it slowly and when she does “throw herself at it” try to rethink your approach and how she views it in panic mode!

[@victoriamorgan7046]

I'm in LOVE with Winnie. Such a great baby brain!

[@sliperstone.ponies]

its so nice to see your confidence growing! You look like you've finally realised what a cracking rider you are!!!

[@april5666]

That was very interesting. Nice to see Winnie so engaged and forward. She is coming along really nicely. You are so thoughtful of your horses. I might have missed it, but were you still using the "whoooooaaaaas" with DeeDee that Holly suggested and shifting your weight and doing little give & takes with your hands? Dee seemed to respond so well when you added in those cues. I know you don't video every single minute of every day, so probably you're doing it during other takes/days, etc. Thanks for sharing your lovely ponies with us :)

[@janeminwell4395]

Clever Winnie, much more forward, lovely canter transitions. Dee, just fab as usual! Interesting vlog Meg. 👏

[@peacheatjin5892]

I'd love more videos of a voiceover on you training your new backed horses! It's such an insight for people who don't ride horses!

[@peacheatjin5892]

The big smile on your face says it all! Epic ponies!

[@eloisegibbs5235]

I love your videos. My favorites of all time are the ones where you literally just jump one of your horses. I’m not joking. I rewatch those because I love watching you jump and they are really entertaining ❤️

[@jenniferlehman326]

I loved this video Meg!! The in hand pole work is so invaluable to the mind of a horse that is going to be a competition horse either in Show Jumping or 3 day Eventing. It even helps Dressage horses become aware of their feet as well for the higher movements like shoulder in or out, leg yields and even backing up. I hope you show more and that she does come back again. I know I'm now going to use those ground poles in training the one youngster I have coming for backing in September. So thank you for the great video and idea!! Love from a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@bobbi2660]

i would’ve loved to see bear do this haha! Winnie is gorgeous and she’s going to be such a star

[@christinemartindale8715]

Great vlog Meg Whinnie is a clever pony her confirmation will be beautiful as she matures and Deedee was super as always very interesting pole work with Nina.tfs😎🏇😎

[@tiecatt]

Anyone else see Alicia Silverstone in Meg? I could never pinpoint who she reminded me of. Love your videos❤️and your ponies

[@kellymaavich5815]

I very much enjoyed watching the difference between the two horses. ☺️

[@keithbuck5022]

Beautiful job Meg with both of your horses

[@emmysneyd1324]

Lovely. I don’t have horses any more but I love watching. Very sensitive and thoughtful.😀

[@heaven77ish]

Wow. Had to post. The fact you openly said that you like to go back a step with the 1st mare, if something feels to much is invaluable to hear for others that follow you. How often do we see people do it again and again and make a s.all issue a huge problem. But the 2nd pony, the baby. Absolutely awesome advice, regarding leaving her head alone. But can we just mention her reach for the poles to get it right, wow the little mare is awesome and talking about energy levels. I feel this video is a great masterclass in how to do it right for others to see. Fantastic

[@elphick.event.ponies]

Awh, thank you so much for the lovely comment!

[@anniecampbell8554]

I loved the complex layout for Dee but the real eye opener for me was the value, especially in terms of building strength, of the simple line up of poles on the ground. Fantastic session - thanks to you, Nina and the ponies!

[@dev-ish356]

Love watching the ponies think, they're both so cool!

[@oscillatewildly666]

I love Dee so much, she is so clever!!!

[@janl8683]

I loved how Dee was watching every pole with her ears forward. Whinnie was a good girl, so brave xx

[@valeriefergusson269]

Super interesting Whinny has a perfect dressage stand stop well done I will watch this again! Xx

[@sav.eq_]

amazing! Ive had Nina teach me before, she's wonderful and keeps everyone's brains engaged

[@rainbowsandunicorns9196]

Wow amazing that's awesome Megan very fascinating lobed it !!!🐴❤❤❤

[@vera_mndrs]

This video style is so cool Meg! I love youuu

[@c_and_l]

I didn't notice until you were doing the in-hand work with Winnie that her mane was braided. I was about to panic that you'd cut it!

[@andystpierre6086]

Wow Dee’s grid was something!! It looks so much fun, even if it can get a little scary! I love how both of you weren’t afraid to take a step back to make it work. I wish I was in the UK to have a session with Nina 😂 Winnie will be amazing, just like her mom!

[@janegoldstein8110]

Hi Meg, The work over the poles was wonderful. Dee is a very talented little mare and didn’t seem to have any problems whatsoever. She just went about her work beautifully, and your friend Nina was a terrific teacher, I really would love to see her come back to help you and your horses with the poles another time. Winnie is going to be a very smart girl, she did a super job over the poles and will get better and better all the time. Please do get Nina to come back. Take care. Jane😎👍🐎🐴🧑🏻‍🦰

[@vikkineish5790]

Wow that’s some pole work, Dee looked like she enjoyed that, what a clever girl. Whinnie has such a good brain for a youngster and I’m loving how quick she is learning. Meg I’m setting you a challenge when Bear is back being ridden I would love to see you do some of those pole work with her!

[@scarlett.davidson]

That looks so difficult ! This will be very interesting 🤭 I'm loving your content meg ! Xx

[@statiabutler7003]

You and Esme from this esme should do a colab I love watching both of you (I perfor you) I love how your just so real

[@Lotties_ponies]

YESSSS !!

[@blaze.does.randomness.2133]

These videos help so much for me, using the professional tricks for my own green horse

[@melaniejaynejones6436]

Well done Meg you tackled the pole work head on, riding confidently and you both looked amazing 👏 Grrat job Dee Dee ❤ Winnie was a super star and she did so well and did all that you asked of her ❤️ She is a star in the making.

[@anitaslade7850]

I see Han in the corner!!!!!!!! Great support!☺️☺️

[@rubydawson2032]

Love this !!! Winnie us doing so well !! 🤩😍🔥

[@colourswift]

I love the contrast between the young and the experienced. Thanks Meg!

[@littleninja0]

They both did SOO well, I'd say you're mighty chuffed with them both Meg. Interesting and informative stuff with the pole exercises too xx

[@georgie3996]

This is going to be so good can’t wait. Meg you are so cool.

[@tonycollins669]

Well done Meg your such a good rider😄🐴

[@ann-marieparrey6510]

Really nice idea to see the difference between the two :) also the production quality is *chef's kiss*

[@tamifraser5902]

Ace feels denied. He may be retired, but his experience is overlooked! :D

[@annav3722]

This was super cool to watch - and Winnie is honestly just super cute working through it. Would be interesting to see all your youngsters in a comparison!

[@janisgriffith2919]

Dee really enjoyed the pole work. She was so engaged! Did you film Jam doing this pole work before you moved them? I imagine if Dee has a foal eventually it will be gorgeous. I can’t wait to see her future baby grow into a four year old. I hope that is a plan for the future.

[@thisirishcobcan]

The pole work looked so much fun!

[@101egirl]

my god meg you are DD are looking extra amazing!! Whinnie is gonna be a star i just know it !!

[@101egirl]

also side note.. i was thinking about bear the whole video and i could imagine her launching herself (and you) through that middle section!! LOL

[@sheblyne]

Love your vlogs. I always learn somethinig and end up laughing.

[@adellasong]

Yay I’m finally early!! Love u Meg!

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Meg

[@WarriorBeans]

Yayy, I can’t wait to watch this! ❤️❤️

[@law7897]

Great video Meg. Both girls tried so hard. Winnie is already looking ,more confident. I’m surprised you didn’t lead little Ettie through some too lol

[@fantellerhur]

winnie is gonna be such a star!!!

[@teamgrobbes2057]

HIIII EARLY SO EXCITED Love you meggggg

[@marksierra667]

I thought you where the special guest...love you Mag..

[@natalieridgway9012]

This was awesome watching like a lesson !!

[@nicoleconrad8877]

Dee looks so nice! Also love your vids!

[@jessggs6516]

Omg love this vid so great I am going to do some of those exercises wi5h my pony's

[@kristinvinje8608]

Both were very good and sweet Keep up the amazing content ♥️

[@vickyreid6982]

I love these videos and Nina is amazing. Hopefully one day she can come to Scotland prey🤞🥰

[@basseq_]

Hey Meg we love your vids!!! I’m finally early for once💗

[@maddiechampion428]

This was a great video to watch

[@xx_bella_xx5184]

I was expecting jam bam lol😂great video

[@abifinnis6608]

Did I just see Hobbit actually having a sit down on the bench bless her ...😁😁😁😁

[@emilybamford7591]

Definitely want to try some of these exercises, both for a more experienced cob that needs to become more balanced and straight while keeping forwards, and a 5yo ex racer who I've just bought and I want to start the polework/jumping journey with! He's done a little bit before but I've been unsure where to start with poles, so this has been great to give me somewhere to start! 😄

[@lovehorses5881]

Loving the dancing at the start haha

[@juliedalgardno3361]

Love those thinking ears!

[@oliviagillmore1669]

Good video megan

[@hattie12]

I love watching videos. It makes me want to ride my ponies more but I can't ride one and leave the other as one of them is really naughty and blind in one eye. I wish I was confident enough to ride my pony's more often. Xx

[@M3LTOPAZ]

Winnie looks incredible 😍

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

Always interesting videos

[@thisirishcobcan]

Awww you say it’s hard but she makes it look so easy Meg! Love her!

[@equinemeg8077]

Love it 😊

[@suzannerichards4885]

LOL!! What I heard the first time was; "none other than Megan Freeman" and I thought WHAT?! What is Pete's last name? Stopped and actually looked for that! Then I listened again and realized you said "other than MORGAN Freeman"!! I do love Pete too!

[@louiseholt3348]

Mics are brill!

[@Gallopsangiggles]

What's the size of the Arena please? This has been fab to watch thank you

[@chellsmia]

Dee Dee looked like she enjoyed that exercise. Winnie was a good girl too

[@TaylorParnell]

OMG this is so cute 🥰 amazing comparison I have to try this 🤩🔥🙌🏻❤️

[@Shauna6270]

It’s called a spider web where I learned ride years ago 😂😂😂 it’s great fun to ride more a head game than anything😂😂😂

[@theequestrianedits755]

Can you make a update on ari? I love him and Winnie is so cute

[@annabreumpedersen]

Cant wait for bear to get back into Work and have a swing at fancy polework 😂🤣

[@annabreumpedersen]

Its gonna be Prime entertainment for US though 🤣

[@M3LTOPAZ]

Winnie's tail is going so grey! x

[@novataylor537]

Strange seeing you on something not grey! She’s going to be lively! X

[@idbtv183]

The flat work girl was on harlows blog so cool

[@itsKD]

The smile on megs face was literally everything! 😍😍

[@danielkaz6280]

Great vids 🥰

[@savannah6717]

now i wanna see bear do the pole exercise 😂

[@simplysahm6245]

Isnt it about time we found out if bear is gonne be a mumma or not? :P

[@lizhedgeccz6621]

?? What was the spacing between the in hand poles? Thanks

[@joannesmartens9442]

Winnie did a good job. She's still a baby. And so she can learn and like it. I'm asking me how a horse can walk over the pool without touching with her hindlegs. Because i see she watch were to put her forelegs, but she can't see her hindlegs? 🤔

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

I have just started teaching my horse with poles, however, he is a 10 years old stallion who I rescued. Is it a good Idea considering his age?

[@kristin1980uk]

7:04 Dee nodded to confirm all understood - mission accepted. Nope changed my mind “it’s a no actually”

[@stacystreeter1011]

I have done this before. My youngest his name is Fanta he was the worst horse when I first bought him but he is better now.

[@77carrieanne]

Could I ever come over and ride your horses I'm actually a ride but I've never jumped and I want to jump I live in Michigan though

[@mae_equestrian9703]

Early! Love u

[@izzyroper7038]

This time next year we're gonna need a before and after video of whinnie🤭

[@carlalvenius7822]

does anyone know what breed whinnie and bear are?

[@tessface28]

How is the training going with Ari? We never hear about him anymore!

[@beckydye2429]

i lov eyour vids

[@ihay472]

Pole work is fascinating to me. Also... Whinnie 🥺