TRAINING WITH AN OLYMPIC EVENT RIDER!

Welcome to the next Vlogmas video collaborating with a lovely team at HorseHage and Mollichaff for a proper pinch me moment as i have a lesson with the legend that is Mary King!!!
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[@magicaltrails]

That was a hard lesson, Em! I felt for you. It is SO important for Addie to learn to go forward without nagging, so it will be worth it! Thank you for having the guts to show us this lesson. GOOD FOR YOU!!!

[@anniecampbell8554]

The attention to detail that Mary brought to your position, Emily, and Addie’s movements was SO insightful. What an amazing training session and opportunity for us to share in the sharing of the wisdom. Thank you!!

[@meredithingram9384]

Emily what an incredibly opportunity! Mary King is my favorite eventer❤️. You sounded a bit frustrated during the lesson but I think she was giving you honest critiques and useful exercises. Maybe not as fun as an instructor who tells you to do something and applauds each time. I bet you’ll take her exercises home and conquer them!

[@malloryalford9808]

What an educational, HARD lesson for the both of you! Wonderfully ridden, well schooled, and it really looked like you were trying to implement Mary's advised changes all while trying to help Addie understand them in the moment. I'm not sure I would have made it halfway through that lesson, Em. Loving the vlogmas content!

[@AliWade1971]

Wow. As a nearly 53 year old, I literally grew up watching Mary. She definitely worked you both hard. You will have lots to think about. I think that Tina, Meg and Lucy also need lessons with her. Those would be interesting videos 😀

[@RosieDhoopun]

So nice to see a coach who understands the importance of rider position on hirses way of going. And love rge old skiol barrels and pallets as jumps.❤❤

[@karengrant5356]

An amazing opportunity for you and Addie, being instructed by one of the Legends in eventing. I enjoyed watching this, well done she pushed you both and it may of been hard but you will both benefit from Mary's wise words.

[@louisnealon6811]

Mary is a national treasure. I'm absolutely exhausted after that lesson!

[@kippen64]

This Australian felt proud when Mary was talking about the Sydney Olympics.

[@VIPEqTHud]

The SUKO riders are doing some fab videos this year. Really raising the bar . Thank you 😊

[@FlyingChanges00]

Ah this was so helpful to watch, I’ve got a pony just like her, likes to get hot but is actually quite behind the leg, so the reminder to get them forward then leave them alone was great. It’s about sharpening their hind legs off our leg without letting them run on the shoulder, riding is hard 😂 thanks for sharing!!

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Wow! What an incredible lesson. I always like those lessons that give me lots to work on vs a “ that’s all fine” type of lesson. That leg…..dang, I constantly work on that and still don’t have it. Love the “ don’t keep bothering them with heel nudges” - they should respond! ❤❤❤❤

[@ProjectGingersnap]

I love this! Years ago I was having a rough time confidence wise xc and the clinician yelled “pretend you’re Mary King! Ride like Mary!” and it went so much better that she’s called me Mary every time I’ve seen her since, pretty sure half our little eventing community thinks that’s my real name at this point😂

[@biggothepiggo]

Thank you so much! Mary King. Wow! Wow! Wow! She didn't take it easy on you and I think you really rose to the occasion! That was kind of a back to basics for you, which was something I, personally really needed to see because I needed to bring my attention to all those reminders in my riding. Such a smart way to start preparing for next season! As always, I love you 2 as a team. She is an epic horse. You are doing an excellent job producing her and you ride her beautifully and I love watching your progress. Thank you again! It was a real privilege to watch this!

[@BConsciousBYou]

THIS!!!! One of my absolutely favourites so far on Vlogmas!! Thank you xx

[@emmarichardson7322]

Amazing opportunity, Emily! You could see the improvement in Addie. I really enjoyed listening to Mary's Olympic experiences too

[@Whizzywelsh_Eventing]

Wow what a women Mary King is & what an amazing lesson you had. You was tired for you!!! I feel like there’s so much to takeaway from that lesson . Gonna put it into practice with mine ASAP 🤣. Welldone you did fab! Those jumps were tough! Xx

[@jayreed7015]

Mary is such an insightful instructor. Such attention to detail. It will really help you both to concentrate on these basics. Well done. 👍

[@nickrichardson6364]

You and gorgeous Addy did so well, you should be proud! What a consummate professional Mary is, a true hero to so many people, myself included she was my idol growing up watching her fly on King William etc.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I love the "stretch your whatever's"

[@charlotteparker2867]

I just wanted you to know that your videos are so helpful, struggles and all! 🥰 I have a mare a year younger than Addie that is very similar. If she doesn't understand, gets bored or finds something difficult she just shuts down on me or gives me sass 😂 so the advice you get in your lessons is so valuable for me 👌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️🏇🏻

[@bromsonstud]

What a fantastic lesson, Mary is an incredible trainer. Exactly what you needed! Nip the rudeness in the bud over winter. I hope you go back for more lessons with her 😊

[@ihay472]

Came to say the same thing. Fabulous lesson Em! Love that Mary got to help you with Addie's cheekiness.

[@user-oq9ky9pj2g]

Mary King! Is fantastic 👏 grew up admiring her riding and that was a brilliant lesson well ✔️ done

[@Ridingforwardwithmaria]

This was amazing, the bit about nagging with the legs is exactly what I do and it’s so hard to break the habit 😊

[@Latarielle]

A very productive lesson, some great homework to work on and great advice from Mary on a horse that doesn't react to your aids.

[@Chanceequine]

Well done! Super tough lesson but so well ridden 🎉

[@helenmccormack7660]

Oh Emily. I wish you wasn't so critical and frustrated in your lesson. I think you worked so hard and you did an amazing job. You are a fab rider and everything comes with practice and time. Don't forget that Addie is still young and learning too. Thank you for teaching all us followers. We all love you and the girlie's for your fab and fun vlogs. XXX

[@annjohnson8437]

THANK YOU for posting this lesson! It was full of awesome advice and tips that we can all work on. Happy 2024! ❤

[@law7897]

Congratulations Emily. Definitely a pinch me moment for you. You rode so well and Addy looked so good. Mary was lovely. Her talking about the Olympics was so interesting. Another great vlog thanks xx

[@grahamedwards3064]

Good lesson somethings to really work on, that will make a hugh difference. well done Mary & You's

[@melaniejaynejones6436]

Wow, a lesson with Mary King ❤ You did really well Em and Addie. She was really tuff!

[@dianehookham]

Omg what a awesome lesson!! I loved that, Mary is very old school which i find the best school! I remember "heels down" all the time, i miss that. Way to go she gave heapful tricks to help with Addie, and for me with my boy, he does kicks out when i make him move as well! Telling me no, so cheeky! Oh I hope you go there again for lessons i loved watching you progress with Addie. Best lesson ive watched!!! Thank you so much 😊

[@jessicaruhl7314]

Enjoyed watching this, she directly addressed some areas that will really benefit your and Addies partnership. Definitely eye opening, and so much potential between you and Addie! Would be interested to have you come back in 6 mos to show improvements

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Wow you rode so well . When my instructor changed my position a big tip my instructor lunged me so I could focus just on my position without worrying about the horse it really works

[@faykelz1073]

Great work Emily. The flatwork looked exhausting. I wish you weren't so hard on yourself though. You're producing a young horse and doing an excellent job. Celebrate yourself. Love from Australia. 🦘

[@margaretlane9629]

Absolutely fantastic vlog !!!!! Really enjoyed it. Thoroughly enjoyed the chat at the end after the lesson.

[@Carroty_Peg]

WOWOWOWO!!! I watched Mary way back with King William !!! She's so great :) :)

[@sturdygirl7772]

Wow! How excited you must have been! 😮 Mary is just the O.G, right?! Just a wealth of knowledge and experience. So happy you have the video to take away, watch and rewatch 😊 👍 enjoyed v much!

[@melissashanahan9747]

I love this video so much!!! I always love watching young horses and you and her are AMAZING together!! xxxx

[@jenniferludman4150]

I’ll never forget Mary coming into dressage and asking people to be quiet 🤫 she is the eventing queen.

[@lisabeech8724]

What a surreal experience Emily. Mary has always been my idol. Got to meet her and Emily at Badminton one year. Gutsy lady and so sweet.

[@janeebbert]

Probably one of my favorite videos you've posted. Very educational and watching your progression throughout the video is fascinating! I love the long form lesson content and my props to the cameraman (or woman)!

[@lizgarland2241]

Fab lesson. Mary is an amazing teacher and you did so so well. Onwards and upwards 🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅

[@MaggieintheRain]

I just watched the not-so-Secret Santa video where she said she was excited about this one! Looking forward to watching 😊

[@juliabanes204]

Asking about poop-time is a legit thing! My old riding-BFF lost her first place in a show-jumping competition because her pony stopped in the middle of the arena! 😅 I don't know much of Mary, but she reminds me of my dearest ex-GP (doctor) : nothing bothered her and she called a spade a spade without losing her school-marm feel

[@sarahchilds6715]

Love Mary she’s amazing. So thorough. Legend. Well done Em fab lesson

[@emilywhitehead5336]

That looked like a HARD lesson. I would have been shattered. I bet you were sore the next day !!! You did fab I deffo think Addie was getting tired

[@selinaclairepayne8820]

What an incredible experience Emily! Brilliant lesson and I loved hearing about Mary’s stories . I could listen for hours! Thank you for sharing !

[@happydays7143]

Oh Emily that was hard !!!! Bet you were shattered. Quite a workout and so many changes to deal with - you did brilliantly. It was amazing to see the difference and I am sure watching the video will be so helpful 👍

[@user-fg6kg1dn7w]

Hiya Em. That was a tough one wasn’t it. Very easy for us to sit and watch and see what Mary was saying. Must have been difficult to watch back. I guess you’ll also get a lot out of the Megs and Piggy March video re giving and taking and half halts etc to get a smarter response from the horse, getting the horse to maintain a pace without having to nag them. Just been watching another video which again referred to some of what Mary was saying about body position and leg position etc on “Tim Stockdale-laying a foundation for show jumping”. It was also fascinating to watch how he builds the correct shape in the horse in order for them to be able to jump and strength into the horse to get them back off your hands and using the neck, back and clearly the power house hind quarters. Amazing how they all have cracking advice to offer. Best of luck with Addie. Enjoy your winter training. ❤️

[@emialice3825]

great comment! it’s easy to see em still carrying on nudging with her foot on every stride or not putting her heel down but sometimes your body feels like it’s doing something and it’s not or vice versa! hopefully this video will be great learning for her to watch back and put into practice 😊❤

[@Dollarraeeventing]

I was at Greenwich for cross country day!!!! The crowds were incredible.

[@AliWade1971]

How wonderful

[@georginaspencer6534]

Oh Emily, what an amazing experience. Mary worked you hard, 😆 Was so interesting to hear Mary talking about her Olympic experiences ❤ what a legend ❤

[@eithneohanlon7838]

Mary King! Absolute legend!

[@staceyross5471]

Brilliant vlog,very intense lesson from the best there. You and addie were brilliant loved it.xx❤😊

[@zaktheadventuredog4024]

Brillant Emily! Mary King is truly a great teacher! Addie did well, just got tired, Defintly a pinch me moment , Having a lesson with an amazing rider like Mary is amazing. xxxx

[@rachaelkirby3467]

Hi Emily, This was one of the best vids you have done so far, Mary is a absolute legend and so incredibly knowledgeable and experienced , you are very lucky to have the opportunity to learn from her, I think you found the lesson difficult in how she broke down your riding and rebuilt it in useful and educational ways so that you can improve your riding and your confidence with Addie. It shows that even when we think we have got it perfected there is always someone who sees our flaws, that’s nothing to be ashamed of, but you have to accept the fact that nobody is perfect and there’s always something that needs improvement, in the long run you and Addie will be better for it. Back to basics.

[@rainbowsandunicorns9196]

Wow so amazing!!! I love mary King she's so amazing I meet her at your horse live

[@ZenaZee]

Loved this! You did so well and Mary is a legend, well done to you and Addie! There was so much learning in this vid, thank you. ❤

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Em. This was a great lesson for you and Addie. I hope you got a lot out of it. Great video.

[@MrTrumpy18]

“I didn’t want to get muk on my jodhpurs” 😆

[@sarahcooper3378]

Wow! A lesson with one of the greatest. She is my Era of event riders along with Lucinda Green, Ginny Elliott, Pippa Funnell etc....all fantastic women riders. I got the feeling you were a tad frustrated Emily? Addie didn't seem to be on her toes as much as usual? Lots to work on in the coming months. A great watch.

[@bethany6148]

This was so interesting! I wouls have been knackered 5 minutes in 🤣 a tough lesson but definitely very beneficial. Xx

[@eiry25]

So enjoyed this lesson, Mary is such an inspiration!

[@tomleo9512]

I’ve watched tons of these videos and this was the best ever to learn from. Great job EM!

[@abipearce6811]

Love this one! Love the fact she went through so many things that are so transferable to us schooling as home!

[@amberstorey222]

This goes to show how knackering riding can be! 😂😂 to all those who say it’s not a sport and we just sit there x

[@anna13lak]

Wow 🤩 an amazing, incredible lesson❣️❣️❣️ (thank you for sharing this with us ♥️🤗♥️)

[@katherinestead708]

wow how exciting! so much to practice. Well done!

[@aimeetoner7903]

fab efforts from you Emily what a workout!!!

[@joannesmartens9442]

In the jumping part addie was fantastic👌🎄

[@princesssofiyagm]

This was such an amazing lesson. Gave me so much to think about in my own riding. You both worked really hard in this lesson and did a fantastic job.

[@4_ponies_and_pixie]

Great lesson 👏 thank you for sharing everything with us. You definitely worked hard 💪💜

[@user-ne1uo1jm3q]

At last someone teaching you how your feet and leg should have always been! Mary is from my time, in fact I'm older. The only thing I don't agree with is booting Addie in the ribs as she should have been taught to move on from the leg with just a gentle squeeze from the beginning, so now poor girl doesn't actually understand why she is getting booted! So my suggestion is you use a proper long schooling whip and squeeze her gently and tap her gently simultaneously and tell her walk on firmly all at the same time, doing this at the walk only, halt and walk on regularly for a good ten minutes and she will grasp it quickly and then move on to walk to trot and this can be done out hacking as well as in the school and always instantly reward with voice and scratch, she will catch on quickly, she's a bright lovely girl and quite honestly, she didn't buck like that because she was saying no, she bucked because she was shocked at being booted and didn't understand why she was! When have you ever booted her like that??? So just be consistent and she will soon move off quickly and easily with just a gentle squeeze of your lower legs but do stop keep nagging her with your constant kicking, it is just making her dead to the leg as it would with any horse. Remember it's down to US to teach our horse properly and kindly, consistency is the key. Oh and it would help enormously if you ride with your mouth closed, it will save YOUR energy and always look ahead, tipped down heads make the horse go on the forehand as the head is the heaviest part of the body!!! Thus looking down in turn makes your shoulders and back tip forwards, you can't watch yourself ride, so why do so many look down?? Riding is about feeling your horse! Ask dear Cameron Take care, good luck with dear Addie and marvellous Spritey

[@cindbin64]

Alot to take in in 1 session! Mary is a legend! I'm exhausted watching 😂

[@nicolabowley8476]

Awsome vlogg est vlogmas ive watched between all 3 of yous. So informative and as saod i will too be taking away some pro tips . All of ot made great sense

[@angelicadevilliers]

So educational! I think we've all been through these hard lessons especially with a new instructor. But such a great video to learn from thank you

[@kaylade-goey1568]

I really liked this lesson, it was hard but I didn't feel like it was brutal. I definitely wouldn't mind having lessons with Mary as she is very black & white with her teaching, but she doesn't shout at you or give you a hard time, she just simply does an exercise with you and if it proves in the lesson then it proves but if not then she just let's you move on and work that exercise at home. 😊

[@lemmebeawinnerequestrian7555]

Wow, that was a really hard one Em! I definitely feel your pain. I should put this lesson on repeat while I school my horse. I do the same thing...nag, nag, nag with the leg until my horses just tunes out. 😂😂😂 Love ya girl ❤ Thank you for sharing this with us❤. You really are a lovely rider. I've had these lessons and always come out feeling like a failure but in time it always improves everything!

[@jenniferludman4150]

I nag 😅 thanks for sharing lessons. I learn so much, but also nice to see someone of your talent makes little mistakes too.

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Awesome Emily ❤ this vlog already eeekkk

[@devils.advocate2354]

👏👏worked in that lesson…. Addie looking great down the triple combination. Both the line and figure 8 exercise. 👏👏👏

[@angiedyer1511]

What an awesome experience!🎉❤

[@user-re1hy6if7d]

Just a mental game--think of what to do...instead of thinking "Don't overfold" try thinking "shoulders back". If you think of the negative (don't overfold) then you have to think what TO do instead...that's two commands to self. If you focus on what you need to do, that's only one command to self. I thought you and Addie both look neat and tidy and were working mostly well together...those bucks! She was just being resistant.

[@joannesmartens9442]

Indeed your sitting position and legs/ feet are very important. Good lesson👌🎄

[@pattilynch922]

Fabulous blog Emily!

[@klm1677]

Loved this vlog Emily! Looked like a tough lesson and Addie didn't make it easy for you but thank you for sharing it with us. Also how cool to have a lesson with THE Mary King, I remember playing Mary Kings Riding Star computer game! #90's kid 😂

[@yaysunny]

11:33 and 11:42 I swear Addie is blinking listening to you with some two bits to say like "well.... i had fun anyway" or something haha her express goes along as ur talking xo

[@rosielowe2890]

My favourite vlog of yours to date 🫶🏽

[@trudebower1576]

Lacking in a little FUN!

[@christinemartindale8715]

Wow Emily you certainly had your workout with Mary she’s such a lovely lady and teacher, and gave you some very good advise.did you like going up a couple of holes I think it helped. Great pinch me points too.Addie can be stubborn typical mare lol. I thought you rode her very well it’s hard but once as Mary said it’s in your brain you’ll be on auto pilot. This was a very interesting vlogmas.tfs😎🏇😎

[@MissJools11]

^advice

[@chrisdouglass7962]

That was wonderful!! And the stories.... watching your reactions was 🥰 of course I learned some things, the differences between western style stirrups and boots vs English style and how well each is suited for their jobs, now if I watch it again maybe I'll learn more about the footwork 🤔🤣😁♥️

[@cathyd3012]

Mary was telling you things my dressage trainer tells me. I had to do a lesson in a jump saddle once & it was so much harder. Much easier in a dressage saddle.

[@tammykes359]

Great lesson ❤

[@joannesmartens9442]

Funny when addie was bucking😅

[@mediceventer]

Nice vlog. I always wonder if your leg should be always asking or just ask your horse for another gear, I wonder what everyone thinks about that?

[@emialice3825]

you ideally want to only have to ask once for everything

[@genzie3967]

😬 I find her very critical in comparison to the top level riders who have provided videos over friendly channels. Need real feedback but its the delivery!

[@cheryllgoodluck3561]

Wow my instructor always said stop tapping with your heels making him dead to the leg a hard habit to stop

[@Alhadadrawadalhadad]

🐴🐎🤠🥰😍😘♥️💖💝💞💐

[@emialice3825]

does anyone know why clicking is a bad habit? what’s wrong with it?

[@VRio299]

You’re not really allowed to ‘speak’ to a horse during dressage as its meant to be a test of invisible body aids, so not making a habit of it ensures your horse doesn’t learn to rely on voice commands. Obviously we all use them in day to day riding but for lesson purposes I imagine Mary wanted Em to ride as if they were in a test.

[@emialice3825]

@@VRio299 thank you! Super helpful

[@yaysunny]

15:26 and 37:31 i'm just a stranger on the internet / long time follower of the vlog lol but... idk i wanan share this. there's a saying, "children and pets are extensions of parental consciousness" and when i first started watching this one at 15:26 i thought "i feel like Em just described herself lol".... and then 37:31 happens hahaha xD bless isn't that funny. I love following along on ur journey with Addie as a youngster the both of you are stars ** xo