Trying POLO for the FIRST Time - Challenge AD | This Esme

Trying POLO for the FIRST Time - Challenge This Esme
Massive thanks to Cowdray Park Polo Academy and Guy Verdon for my first challenge, I had an incredible time and would definitely recommend having a go!
www.cowdray.co.uk/sport/cowdr...
Also a huge thanks to @gofitcoach Gus Olds who certainly put me through my paces and also to @jamesbeim for sharing some expert professional polo knowledge!
Additional footage kindly supplied by polocam.tv
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Disclaimer I am a Sponsored rider for Voltaire Design + Baileys Horse Feeds + Charles Owen + Ariat however all opinions are my own.
Instagram - @this_esme
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My name is Esme and this is me so I guess my channel is 'This Esme'.I make videos about all things horsey such as Vlogs with the ponies, horse care videos and edits of me riding to help other equestrians learn more about these beautiful animals as you never stop learning with horses. :)
Animals
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Casper 15hh 2006 white grey Connemara
Mickey 13hh 1999 cream Irish pony
Joey 16hh 2014 dapple grey Tb x Warmblood
Willow - White paint donkey
Bruno - Brown donkey
Toby - Black donkey
(Sometimes our guineapigs and chickens are featured too)
I am very fortunate to have all these animals in my life.Thank you so much for supporting my channel it means so much to me. x

[@literallynoone5473]

Gosh that grey polo horse has such expressive eyes. It has such a kind and peaceful expression, I love it

[@jasmines8915]

Omg yes 😸

[@willtj8013]

Ya so true 😍

[@kirstianoliver1073]

And the huge ears!

[@loiscamerling2886]

Yup

[@elizabraszkowska4168]

What can Esme not do with horses! She’s amazing! *Secret horse whisperer*

[@RRR_KTLYNN]

YuP

[@realtamcmahon4086]

can we all just take a minute to Stan esme?? she really pushing herself to entertain us.... queen!! 😘👑

[@Miffy_lol]

Has any one noticed that she changed her logo to her riding Joey.

[@martharose5210]

Yeah she has changed her instagram too😆

[@Maiseydirectionerstyles]

Oh yeah 😊

[@rockface]

Yeah

[@invincible.lionss]

Me!

[@v4mp568]

I feel like she’s forgotten Casper 😭

[@miaadouglass]

“Hello everybody this Esme!” Is like therapy for me.

[@raomuhammadd]

Just watch the videos again and again

[@viyana4407]

Same

[@ella7493]

It’s hello everybody

[@miaadouglass]

thanks

[@orlabamforth2522]

Same

[@jemmagamlin4143]

me: oooooo esme is trying polo! also me: clicks on the video to watch, seeing the cowdray logo and starts screeming because i knew i saw you on your way down there!!! p.s. i live like 20 yards from there

[@x_snow_x1750]

Omg same I live in midhurst

[@TheRealFranzKafka]

Oh my gosh!!! Lucky!

[@dorothycoaleventing1567]

I didn’t know who I was clicking on at first because of the profile picture 😂

[@Sydney762]

Same

[@malequestrian6165]

I know same 🤣 I thought it was a notification from someone else😂

[@carly9958]

Samee

[@Montyequine]

Casper: The “mare” Mickey: The food lover Joey: The lovable one Also I love your new profile picture!

[@LimitlessSportDogs]

Casper: The mare Mickey: The piggy Joey:The overgrown puppy

[@equineevie6131]

noo she replaced casper and Mickey :(

[@delsy193]

Very nice profile picture! Luv uuuu xx

[@wolfgirl4486]

@@equineevie6131 check her banner

[@user-jc2ld6hp7v]

when she recorded from above i thought esme was the professional

[@Sarah-oo5vu]

There is literally nothing Esme can’t do! She aces everything! The queen for sure 👑 Edit: WOW TYSM for 23 likes

[@editsbycc6666]

I cannot wait for this series! 🙈✨

[@phoebegeorgina8254]

Esme is honestly the Queen of Horses ! There is nothing she cant do! ❤💙 i love you esme!

[@malequestrian6165]

Isn’t she the best! 💞

[@phoebegeorgina8254]

@@malequestrian6165 yess she Iss! 😍

[@sx5439]

*Me on a walk* *gets a notification from this esme* *clicks on it* “nooo has to be when I’m on a walk” lol ily esme! 🥺❤️

[@Hana-bk2lm]

Same 😭

[@poppyqueenieandrosie8209]

It happens to me when I’m riding or something

[@il.equii_xx3715]

Who else puts a alarm on their phone for 4pm on Fridays so you can be first to watch the best KZbinr ever this Esme? 😆

[@ponybonkers8851]

I’m so exited for this new series Esme🥰

[@malequestrian6165]

Sameeee

[@Xxxx-cb9mx]

I have just been waiting on insta for the timer to go down and when the timer finished I screameeed🥺👍🏼🥰😍

[@jaelhoward4621]

Never has a video made me want to roach my horse's mane as badly as this one! 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@jumpingnellie.x]

Esme when she had baileys over: i might need to hit the gym What was going through esmes head: i didn't exactly mean it!

[@jonathanogle7618]

🤣🤣🤣

[@caoilinndunne1250]

The video is so well filmed, the quality of the camera makes you feel like your there. This is off topic but I was about to like a few comments and the like icon had changed like whatttt. Anyway loved the video💕

[@appleipad1944]

Me: This Esme I love you and wish I could come and meet you and your equines. I have never heard of this before and can't wait to watch. By the way I was the one who asked to see you do a mail time with Joey in your other video as I saw you like my comment. Everyone: if you want to see a mail time with Joey then please like this comment 😊 Stay safe and remember you are special Edited: is polo like hockey on a horse Edited: as we have had a mail times with Mickey(who is my favourite of Esme's horses)and a mail time with Casper, I would find it interesting to see Joey's reaction to the parcel's, treats and letters. 😄

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

apple ipad she said that she doesn’t want to because off Mickey you know thinking that he might of had to be put to sleep and wanting to leave it on a good note and not because he wasn’t there anymore 😢😣😔😞But I would like to see one!

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

CinnamonSpice Eventer it really is but I totally get it.Kr was in one of her more recent Q and As

[@livmoss4942]

I had a polo lesson with him I think! He is so good I learnt so much!! ❤️❤️

[@caitlingrant6233]

I’d love to try polo but I think I’ll stick to jumping 😂😂

[@popsandthecolouredcob4407]

Ikr same xD

[@emmahermine4467]

same lol

[@abbithedevil25]

Same lol

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

Same🤣

[@paintedxponies3839]

Esme: travelling all over trying new things Me: sat on my bed great video!

[@aquaberrytrio2655]

This Esme is all I have been watching through covid-19! Esme is the definition of determined and horsey! You put in sooo much into your videos! Thank you for being yourself!

[@kh4d1g4]

I feel like i wanna try polo now!!

[@kh4d1g4]

@@Polopony20. I think i will ! There's a polo club near my riding club so i think I'll give ot a go!

[@sedonaboender854]

You should try more western sports! Like roping, cutting, reining, or even trail!

[@sharokinawilliams1478]

those dont really exist in england so itd be hard

[@puppydoggirl7060]

I love this video I love polo and actually do it sometimes

[@sienna8947]

I’ve been doing some volunteering for my scout group online all day today and I was so tired! But then the queen posts and it just made me so happy! Thank you so much Esme! And I hope you everyone is having a good day. 😊

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

Sienna S you too!

[@sienna8947]

Gethinthepalominopony Thank you! ☺️

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

Sienna S your welcome!

[@a.d.aquafishvlog4916]

The Y. T and horse queen. You are just so beautiful and amazing just loved you're videos. And you deserve being a national showjuper, who's agree 👇

[@soph._.equine175]

cant wait for the year book saw it on insta and literally cant wait any longer!

[@charlithomas9322]

You can literally do anything with horses and it kinda scares me lol. Love your work and love your videos

[@esme1402]

Polo seems such a fun sport! You did really well in your chukka

[@esme1402]

Thank you so much for liking my comment it means the world to me😁

[@mo0onsh0t]

I love how 90% of the horses are bays 😂😂😆😍

[@jessicabir1107]

They always are! I've asked this at my yard which is dominated by chest mares, app they're just more feisty 🤷‍♀️

[@macadoenzie]

My colleges polo team rode at my barn, such a cool sport!! Awesome video idea love 💕

[@ratz8125]

Omg this video is so amazing! When this came out I was like frick online school I’m watching this. Good job Esme!

[@eviecade8412]

Your a pro at everything I bet your going to go absolutely amazing at this !!!!!!!

[@maslynl.6258]

I’m always so impressed by how much you put yourself out there, it’s an inspiration to me as an introvert and a homebody!

[@lydiatowerhammer9693]

Polo is really fun infact yesterday I asked my dad if we could do a game of polo and it was only my 4th time doing it and I one and normally my dad wins

[@emilymmm]

Polo seems so fun. I might try it myself. I love you channel. Stat safe

[@emilymmm]

@@Polopony20. I have a ex polo pony who might know some stuff still. I'll be sure to try it one day

[@rosie-pj4dp]

1 view 54 likes 1 dislike from someone whos phone was upside down And 18 comments (of which 4 show up) Someone really needs to help KZbin because they're obviously just as excited as me that the queen posted!!!!!! ❤️

[@rosie-pj4dp]

Lol idk if that made any sense-

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

Yes!

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

r equestrian you did!

[@equinejjba328]

Who else loves Esme’s new profile picture!? 👇🏻🦋

[@timjones8533]

I think it looks super good with Joey

[@barrelracingliston8410]

Its cute and all but I feel like ever since she got Joey, all the attention has gone to him. Yes, its excited to get a new horse and stuff but she is showing off Joey too much. :|

[@thehorsepeeps3716]

MEEEEE!!!!!

[@lucindaequestriann7779]

how can Esme be so talented with her riding! she is such an inspiring person 👑🐎

[@ciara7634]

Esme is SLAYING the content game right now, everything she puts out is beyond incredible. She is really out doing herself🤩💗

[@soph9521]

*is about to go to polo practice* Esme: Trying Polo For The First Time! ..... are you stalking me 😳you did so good for your first time!!

[@lifelikeaequestrian837]

Esme Listen: You are the queen of you tube, Princess of riding, Haymazing show jumper, Brilliant at being you, Please never stop riding Xx

[@horseridersummer3774]

YPHBP what's that mean

[@rachelbritz5687]

So excited for the series🤩🤩

[@martinbarrow3451]

I am so excited for this series !

[@andrew67321]

Thank you Esme for giving me my inspiration for horses, Without you I wouldn't be starting my first ever horseback riding lessons in a few days.Love you Esme!

[@colouredcobs9528]

Yay another post your videos are some of the highlights in my week love you and your animals xx

[@panett8496]

Has anyone noticed that she changed her profile picture to her and joey ily esme!

[@joannewilson9253]

That grey polo horse really loved Esme. Such a sweet, gentle, calm horse.

[@amypowell5107]

YAY! Another this esme video!♥️♥️🥳

[@sarahdougan5156]

I'm so excited for these series

[@melissafox0908]

So excited for this series can’t wait!!!!!! How is Esme amazing in everything she does with horses. Love you xxx

[@keymarie8296]

you and your videos are the only thing keeping me sane during quarantine!! I live in Melbourne australia and we are still in lock down, you got me into horse riding and it’s absolutely amazing, thank you so much and I hope you never stop posting videos!!!

[@taliadanielsy6800]

I am literally obsessed with the intro I love it so much

[@Ingridlosneslokken]

It’s amazing what you have built up with your channel Esme! You’re so professional, but at the same time real and yourself! You’re videos are amazing quality, but you still feel like you’re talking to your viewers! I’m just so impressed 🙌🏼 and also you’re just 19? Wow

[@sofiamilne7220]

So excited!! It looks so much fun I love this new series 🥳💗

[@beauxfuller3061]

I love this series already can’t wait to see more things you haven’t tried 🥰❤️

[@emilygates5933]

I’ve always been inspired by Esme and to see her do all of these fun activities wants me to do them xx

[@avalopez1445]

This was such an amazing video. Because of COVID I have had to do school online and I have been sort of sad lately but seeing your videos with the horses and your positive energy I also get very happy. Love you Esme😁💕🐴

[@myequinequest8101]

I did polo not long ago but my horses r retired from it now it was loads of fun

[@dogtolove832]

Hi Esme! I just thought I should give you the advice that I prefer videos with you and your horses than interviews with famous people and everything. You don’t have to change anything but I just thought I’d let you know x

[@aaliyahloves1d188]

I am so excited for this series 😍 It might be my fave type of videos you film Love you 😘

[@daniellahunt194]

3:40. I love how the horse is swinging it’s tail like it’s enjoying its self

[@powl1743]

Esme, your videos are amazing. you are a great rider too!

[@isabellebowman5771]

1 minuite of esme riding in the tournament at the end I was expecting more tbh but still loved it ! You did so well esme !

[@phoebeequestrian2845]

Yay I am a so excited for this new series!

[@gracieripperger992]

That was so impressive! Great Job! Love you Esme!💗🐎

[@Daikmb]

Esme is my favourite KZbinr EVER. She has inspired me to start horseriding💖

[@Iluvhangezoe]

The mare-“ your hat looks really really tasty Esme can I try some of it” 😂 “ I want your hat instead of cuddles :)-“ 😂

[@equifilmsproductions8662]

I'm so excited for the new series!!

[@kellyo9]

What do you use to edit?? AND I LOVE THE NEW PIC!!!!!

[@livingwithadisabilitycalle3277]

My favorite part of Friday❤️💙❤️💜💗💜 something new!, very entertaining and enjoyable

[@kimberlywilson3163]

Yaaaaas Esme!! Great job!!

[@emilyenke6536]

Omg this is amazing! I love you Esme! I know you probably have this series planned out, but another discipline for you to try should be saddle seat! I ride saddle seat and it’s so much fun.

[@thisesmefan1061]

Yes I have been waiting all week

[@soph._.equine175]

who else waits for friday like a kid in a sweet shop???

[@amypowell5107]

Yadsssssssss!

[@2.welsh.ponies522]

Meeee!

[@-kendoll-]

It was really sweet how the little kids were watching Esme go on the wood horse how they were peeking through the fence that was really adorable 🥰

[@sienna8947]

Esme is ON POINT with the content at the moment! A new series? So exciting!

[@malequestrian6165]

Isn’t she fabulous!! 💞

[@pamhaycock1855]

This makes me so happy, i play polo and it makes me happy you showing the sport

[@kayleebennett5542]

omg i can’t wait for this series

[@awfootballcreates9323]

great video esme!! fantastic quality and very very well edited :) xx

[@lulus.246]

LOVE this esme ur doing so so well!!

[@christinaabrahams8362]

Well done Esme. You picked it up so quickly xxx

[@xantheee5955]

I can’t get over how cute your horses are 🥰🥰 you are so lucky! I’m so excited for this new series

[@thisishaley5471]

she literally does so much to entertain us- I can tell she’s nice just like this off and on camera! I know she’s gonna grow huge I just hope she sticks to being her amazing self and not get caught up in fam. also can we talk about how PRETTY SHES IS!

[@NatashaOktav]

I know you've had this intro for a while now, but I can't get over how amazing and well done it is! Kudos to you Esme

[@Nadineslittlelife]

Because of you, you have made me gain confidence I can jump on a horse I'm so close to cantering and i wouldn't be where I am with out you thank you Esme!

[@dominicdow1892]

my friend's horse was trained for polo and rides in local competitions! Love the video Esme ❤😍😘

[@dearkanthony]

I love this new Series Esme! 🥺🥰✨

[@gamerplayz4794]

Nice!! Esme polo is my fav sport! I loved watching you try the game out!!

[@hrefsell09]

I love your channel! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 This seems like it will be an amazing series!

[@lizzieburton5276]

OMG Esme, that has got to be one of your best vlogs. Totally amazing, you are such a pro and mastering a Chukka of Polo in one day is one huge challenge. You look so fresh & amazing even when doing that work out! Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@phoenicksk1851]

This series is going to be awesome.

[@maizy2985]

This is so cool to see. My grandmother used to train polo horses for the Thai kingshouse

[@soph._.equine175]

didnt have the best day at school today but know you will make it much better and cheer me up with this video!

[@122Kittykat]

Great job, Esme!

[@lwc3310]

Kudos, Esme, and to your father for once again, superior filming footage. I admire the way you take on new challenges and how you engage us all in your ongoing adventures! Lisa

[@TheDeviousFox]

Wow I was nervous for you this whole video but of course you smashed it. What an amazing high intensity game... Not for the faint of heart. Well done Esme!