Turning and stopping a Friesian horse with no reins

[@MsUbuzzme]

Lovely to watch. I learn so much from your videos and look forward to watching. Tara, you are very down to earth and easy to spend my morning watching.

[@Tara101]

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[@jstallings2070]

That was very enjoyable to watch and so interesting. It is amazing how quickly Apollo goes from canter to a full stop. He is a lovely horse and I could watch him all day.

[@Tara101]

😃👍🥰

[@trishrodgers1073]

Hi tara . Just catching up on some of your videos . This one was very clever. Good on apollo and you brilliant. Xxxx

[@emilyhope7468]

I’m so impressed with all the aides you showed us Tara. I marvel at your skill. Amazing you can ride without even touching the reins. Apollo is a wonderful horse. Amazingly beautiful animal. I don’t know that I’ll ever get to ride a horse like Apollo. I’d definitely be awestruck. I wish I could find someone like you to take riding lessons. Thank you for showing us all the skills!!

[@Tara101]

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[@yvonnerahmes9618]

I have recently found you/this channel and subscribed. I've enjoyed your videos tremendously! I grew up in New England and had the most marvelous teacher/stables learning to ride. Now I'm 62 and live vicariously through people like you and your videos :) You are marvelous as are your horses, I cannot tell you how very much I love watching both in your endeavors. Carry on!

[@Tara101]

many thanks for a lovely comment Yvonne, I am glad you subscribed 🥰

[@helencollins4462]

Loved the schooling, especially the hands free part! So many body cues that seem invisible until you know what to look for! Really, really well done! Xoxoxo

[@Tara101]

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[@mimileggett7154]

Great seeing you riding without reins, just using your body and head to turn your big, beautiful Freisian Apollo! How high he lifts up into canter! Liked the backup! Bravo Tara!

[@Tara101]

thanks!

[@nancyfontaine5347]

Tara I so enjoyed this video. You are a marvelous teacher and I learned so much just watching this video. Have to try some of these ideas with my girls. Love Apollo he is such a sweetie!!

[@Tara101]

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[@tayaschleusner3187]

Thank you for sharing this video Tara. I really miss seeing Apollo, so now I've had my "fix". lol. Your relationship with him is so wonderfully shown in the free rein work. I've always felt Apollo was so sweet natured, and this video shows it perfectly. I love to see that 'rocking chair' collected canter. He looks so regal when he performs it. Your training has made him the horse he is today. Done with love and respect, which he returns fully.

[@Tara101]

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[@peopleddiagram2920]

Your commentary is just superb. Tara, you really are helping all of your followers, get it 🤗

[@Tara101]

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[@melaniehalpin1422]

Hi Tara-I really enjoyed watching this and appreciate your doing the voice over that explains what’s going on. I’m super impressed by what you can do with Apollo with no reins!! That’s great🥰👍🏻👏💕

[@pennywebb867]

Amazing! Apollo is such a wonderfully good natured horse, gorgeous on the move. Really enjoyed watching and learning from this video. Thanks Tara. Shout out to Rens' camera work and Ike's supervisory skills.

[@Tara101]

😃💙💜💜💚

[@shelleyandcritters841]

Absolutely magnificent! Love the slow-mo. Love the commentary. Love the play schooling. Such an amazing job you do training your horses ❤️😍❤️😍

[@hannekenauta7]

I don’t comment often, but am a subscriber from the beginning of your channel. And absolutely love it! I don’t ride anymore but have ridden in the past. Just wanted you to know that if you ever feel that you have nothing new to show us and if that stresses you out....Just know that we, the fans, are more than willing to wait a few days untill you have made a new video for us. Just don’t become stressed about it! Warm greetings for the whole family from a Dutch fan!

[@Tara101]

many thanks for commenting. If it ever becomes a chore I would stop making videos. I enjoy making them its a hobby🥰

[@helencollins4462]

@@marshamoore8385 Ditto!!!

[@blueraven2345]

Louise Cassidy lol, and true. 😁

[@Gushara]

This is really helpful! Really can see the hind quarter of Apollo. There is a great difference from other horses from being a driving horse. He has done well at school! Love the way the Friesians stand at attention when they stop.....

[@claudiah5643]

So nice to see an entire video of Apollo. I really like Farouk, but I can’t get Apollo out of my mind. Best part of my day, coffee and a video from you Tara! Thank you very very much.❤️

[@Tara101]

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[@barb9124]

I love the relationship you have with your horses. Apollo obviously loves your company and attention...he is so eager to please you.

[@juliederry3719]

This was lovely to watch Tara, when he's cantering Apollo looks like a big beautiful rocking horse, l can see what you meant about the wind, tfs x Julie

[@jodyhuston1516]

Whoo Hoo ! I really enjoyed Apollo's training half pass and your voice-overs, explaining your signals, Tara. To see his movement from stop into collected canter , that rocking horse leap , is like something from a fairytale … and from canter to stop, in one stride is amazing. It looked so smooth , like it didn't stress you at all. Your reinless " play", using only leg and visual clues is very cool . He's paying attention , soon you'll be at canter, throw out your arms and know what it feels like to flyyy ! ;-)

[@Tara101]

🥰❤️💚💜🧡💙

[@joycedunn5722]

Thank you for that video. I really love Apollo ❤️ and I’ve missed you riding him. He’s so smart and handsome.

[@Amanda-ly9rc]

What a beautiful sight! Apollo truly is a very clever horse and you, Tara ride so brilliantly. I would like to see you ride western...you are a natural 😊

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Absolutely! That is just what I wanted to say too! 😁 And it looks like Apollo wouldn't mind either! He is a natural too, stunning!

[@annatiernan1474]

Love watching you working Apollo without reins, very impressive!

[@dorothybennett6596]

You explained everything so well Tara and Apollo is just magnificent. Once again great video. X

[@Lovehors4s]

Thank you for the very informative video would like to see more as you are very good at teaching keeping it simple and makes it easy when you can see how you are applying the aids. As always Apollo a dream to watch.

[@Tara101]

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[@pj8143]

Apollo makes a beautiful dressage horse, he is very stylish in some of his moves. Love Apollo’s platted tail. Tara you make dressage look so easy. Well done. Ike is supervisor & judge as he watches you Tara & Apollo.🥰😁🥇🏆🌹💐 Great video, thanks for sharing.🙋🏼‍♀️

[@Tara101]

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[@daskrummelmonster5384]

Hi Tara, i found this video just know, even it is quite a while ago, wow wow wow, wonderful i think i watched it 3 times, it explaines why all of Apollos Muscles are at the right place, very good training, i am so impressed from your natural Dressage work and Apollos lovely canter, your are a true horsewoman ❤❤❤❤Take care Dagmar 👏👏👏

[@Tara101]

that's very kind of you to say😊

[@kim14lbs40]

Apollo is such a big lovely boy and he's so smart, Ike the supervisor, lovely video Tara

[@valeriecoppola3215]

Pure magic to watch Tara,what a stunning horse he is and your riding skills are amazing to watch.So enjoy your videos Tara.TTFN .Val x

[@Tara101]

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[@juliepickles9541]

You have brought Apollo on a long way in a short time Tara, it’s lovely to see the trust you have in each other & as a rider I know it’s not an easy thing to do to let go of the reins & keep your balance 🤗👍🏻x

[@diannetwersky6218]

I am awed by the grace and beauty of Apollo and by your demonstration of masterful training. I have never ridden a horse and my newly found admiration for you and the two wonderful horses is something that I treasure.

[@Tara101]

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[@geniemichel4245]

Hooray! Regardless of it being a windy day, Apollo is attentive and enjoys being with you in the ménage! Loved the “play school” time at the end of the video! You have a wonderful bond with your horses and little Ikie...... they trust you and love being with you!.👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕🥕🥕🥕for Apollo. 🍷🍷for you & Rens

[@Tara101]

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[@bernadettehooper4318]

A joy to watch. You loving teaching. Apollo loving learning. Thanks, Tara.

[@camillakattell8623]

Great fun to watch the schooling. Loved seeing movements in slow motion and discussion of the aides you are using.

[@Tara101]

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[@SigneofHorses]

Very well done on showing the importance of all the excersizes. And having beginnings of these at six and at any level. Most dressage people here teach the excersize only when it's in the dressage test at the level they ride not because they are beneficial excersize FOR the horse. I hope you don't mind me having some pointers for the reinless steering. Try not to look at the ground, it dips your shoulder where you want the horse to lift the shoulder to make the turn. Also remember to use/turn your seatbones and not just your upper body. I always learn by watching others so thank you for sharing. Apollo is so responsive and its wonderful to watch you train him!

[@pennytriggs29]

Such a beautifully impressive video. Thank you for the dialogue. You and Apollo are so in synch. I am sure Ike was pleased with how well the training went!

[@Tara101]

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[@Masterarms2003]

Lovely video. Apollo shares his birthday with my lad although he's got a few years on him being born 26th May 2003

[@maeneisler2313]

Very interesting. I love watching Apollo. He is a gorgeous animal.

[@judithcrutchley6514]

Hi Tara, very interesting video lovely to see Apollo working well, different from seeing him from your view. As you know I don’t ride so could you tell me the difference between a collected canter and a normal canter. ( if it’s not difficult to explain. Now to watch today’s video.🐎⭐️

[@judithcrutchley6514]

Louise Cassidy Thank you for the information.

[@LILM79847]

Lovely video there 🥰😀👍apollo did really well there with the schooling, and the training too I think ike there was getting some pointers too there 🐕very good horsemanship you really handle them horses well there slow motion effect there is always good, and some very good tips, and how toos also 👍😀🥰🎊🤗🧡🥇🐎🐴☕🥮I had to watch this video twice today it was very good video thanks again....

[@tramarherrera6685]

You are very good teacher and Apollo learns well. Good job.😍

[@leese7420]

8.15.19 Hello Tara and Apollo! Great Training Video. I love you explaining everything! Oh just using the aids is Wonderful You and He! Tara Thank you again for such lovely videos. Look mom no hands! You could make a series of just your training Apollo and Farouk. You have such a sweet clear calm voice....just the best. 💙 Lisa 🇺🇸

[@Tara101]

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[@infernafirestein]

Apollo looks fantastic in this video! ❤️🇨🇦

[@lynjago6022]

Some very nice transitions Tara (and Apollo), and some solid square halts! I reckon he's clever too, and works out what you're asking quickly. All round a gorgeous horse to watch and thoroughly enjoyable video. Lovely :-)

[@Tara101]

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[@patriciasykes6377]

Love watching your video of you and Apollo doing some brilliant dressage work. x

[@alfiedoodle2812]

Wonderful video as always x

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Tara.. you are truly a talent with horses.. Just Marvelous! I have a great respect for you! Wow! 👌😎😃

[@Tara101]

many thanks❤️

[@debbiegoodyear5963]

Great video Tara... Apollo was such a good boy listening to your aids with your legs... He was amazing without rein contact... I'm sure Ike gave Apollo 10/10... x

[@Tara101]

lol

[@bobbieseelhoff1131]

Tara another great video! Apollo is a smart horse and you are a good teacher! Nice to see Rens & Ike there for your film crew 🐎 Bobbie USA

[@nancylodding1251]

Beautiful ride Tara!

[@unrulycrow6299]

Very interesting video, it lets me learn the English vocabulary for some dressage techniques! Also, I love the visual difference between Appolo's rocking canter, while Farouk, like a typical Arabian, seems to canter lightly on the tip of his feet!

[@helencollins4462]

Unruly Crow, I was thinking the same thing, about a Western saddle, but as Tara rode Apollo, I realized that her saddle was plenty enough, and that a Western saddle might get in the way of us seeing what she was doing!

[@geminidream4347]

Giggle of the day goes to Ike's overseeing you two are doing things correctly! LOL Pats & dog treats. He has such a stern teacher's look that little one, which is what made it even more funny. You can clearly see what Steve was talking about when Apollo lunged on him that one time to chase after you and Farouk in this video. Those back legs just dig right in the ground for the push off. Thank you Tara, that was wonderful to see. Now all you have to teach him is to bow at the end of his videos, instant superstar. lol

[@Tara101]

Apollo does bow it was one of the first things I taught him

[@geminidream4347]

@@louisecassidy5991 True in the case she would ever have to get off and there was nothing to use to get back up.

[@1942rita]

I’ve not commented lately, just liked others’ posts. Be assured that I’m pleased to watch your vlog daily.thank you

[@Tara101]

many thanks for letting me know 😃

[@Firebird894]

I havn't been able to ride for a long time due to health reasons and I miss it it is nice to watch your videos I feel like I am riding :)

[@Tara101]

glad you feel that way 👍

[@KMartha22]

That walk to canter and canter to halt was beautiful.

[@Tara101]

thanks 😊

[@autumnisnothere]

Tara, I don't know any of this for dressage so it's so interesting to watch how you've trained him. He's a very smart boy and you've done so well with him. I'm greatly impressed! You ride him so easy, you look good. Apollo, you are such a handsome boy. Thanks Rens for the nice video work.

[@Tara101]

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[@artealain]

I had no idea there was so much involved in riding a horse - Apollo is just beautiful to watch

[@Tara101]

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[@lindakinder929]

Very impressive! No hands! Apollo is so willing and seems to want to do his very best for you. 😇

[@atiregramakswoktiw1739]

Love watching Apollo working with

[@bobbiemooser7417]

I am so impressed with the bridle-less riding. Horse at one with rider. Or visa versa.❤️👵🏻❤️

[@Tara101]

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[@katienelson8015]

Omgosh that's amazing! So responsive with no rein's.. great job Apollo! Oxox

[@Tara101]

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[@nicolecourt7829]

I click the bell... that s the les i can do ...great dressage lesson ! I wish you can teach me to progress in my riding...

[@Tara101]

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[@5581debdo1]

Lovely! Usually by the time i see the film everyone has said all there is to say. Always enjoyable Tara. X

[@Tara101]

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[@angelastoner3658]

Loved this video,just wonderful teaching skills 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@blueraven2345]

I’m so happy you made this video, I’ve been wishing you would share how you accomplish, leg cues, posture etc, many of your maneuvers. I would love to hear how you started to teach them to your horse too, so I would have a clue where to begin with my mine. Did you learn all this through taking lessons ? ( hope you don’t mind me asking ) . Really enjoy your channel. 💕😁

[@Tara101]

never had lessons when I was young, but I have over the years bought videos

[@Mrsstick07]

Just wonderful. Your such a good horse woman. X

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

What a great request. Loved watching this . 😘😊🤗

[@ren-uz2mz]

Wonderful video,

[@Tara101]

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[@ozbird03]

Loved this video, I have just ridden my mare and she was such hard work, I am feeling a bit down in the dumps. I am trying to get her to accept a contact which I am really struggling with as she is so on the forehand she finds it difficult to hold herself x one day she’ll look like Apollo 💙

[@Tara101]

She will you just have to be patient. Little and often. 10 mins twice a day for 3 consecutive days on just one thing, would be my advice 😃

[@juliecase624]

One of my favorite videos. I've really missed watching you and Apollo together in a lesson, you have such a bond, and he is so willing, responsive and intelligent. As you've posted this older video, do you no longer spend time with Apollo like this since you gave him to Rens? You mentioned you only take him out for a gallop twice a week, do you miss jumping him and "playing with him" ? It was Apollo that attracted me to your channel (and you of course, of course!), but sorry to say, I don't have the same enthusiasm for Farouk, so lately I've wandered off. Not sure if you plan to post more of these videos, but am sure hoping you do :) xx

[@Tara101]

There will always be video's of Apollo

[@Cissy2cute]

A perfect example when riding of the saying "Where the rider's head turns, the horse's body will follow". Sometimes in a negative way if one looks too much at the ground. 🙄 When Apollo comes to a stop, it is such a beautiful sight of horse and rider as one.

[@Tara101]

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[@lyncheeseman]

Love Apollo’s canter, I just think 🤔 Apollo is a gorgeous horse, so genuine and trustworthy. There is a lady on you tube that goes out with her ponies, bridle and saddle less .emma messingale. You are both very impressive.

[@Tara101]

I would never do that so hat's off to her😃

[@rainbowsandunicorns9196]

Love it !!!!♥️♥️😊🐎🐎🐎😊😊🦄

[@susanbrown2909]

Pity you can’t own the other side of the ménage...it be great for the boys. But I guess they got their new turn out paddock now. Apollo must be completely different to ride from Farouk. Thanks for video Tara..well done Apollo.

[@Tara101]

very different 😃

[@Robin-sb7vu]

Oh wow Tara! What a wonderful training video! Thank you for sharing! You've done so much with him! Cantering with your arms out is like cantering without stirrups I would imagine! You are incredibly balanced! Has Apollo done a Piaffe yet? It looks like it would come so easy for him. You can sure see his sire in him with that movement!

[@Tara101]

not yet he is training up for it

[@grduate]

Is that a comfortable canter?.

[@Tara101]

yes the collected canter is very nice to sit to but there is a lot of movement

[@janicetaylor2486]

You make it look so easy & Apollo is looking amazing ! Have you found since giving Apollo over to Rens that he is starting to forget sometimes what you have taught him ? Or does he go back to auto pilot once you are back on board ?!! I am learning so much about riding watching your videos, its a long time since l rode but was self taught back in the day of nose to tail riding school horses !!

[@Tara101]

He is still remembering everything😃

[@jasminealmond8501]

Helllooo..What's the difference in riding a fresian type horse than a quarter horse?

[@Tara101]

I have never ridden a quarter horse, we don't have many in the UK

[@shelleyandcritters841]

Friesians are much bouncier than Quarter Horses, which tend to be smoother. Friesians have very big movements.

[@jasminealmond8501]

Ohhh okay. So you'd have to be more experience with fresians to be comfy?

[@jasminealmond8501]

Gotchaaa..thank uu

[@shelleyandcritters841]

@@jasminealmond8501 yeah I'd say so. Knowing how to post at the trot would be helpful. It also seems, and this is just from my experience of riding one Friesian vs tons of Quarter horses in my life, that Friesians are more forward going. Now that's not to say there aren't forward going Quarter horses, especially those that raced or did things like barrels, etc. But overall Quarter horses tend to be a bit more laid back and even lazy (again just a generalization) vs Friesians who have more get up and go.

[@AuntyProton]

Do horses get hip dysplasia like large dogs do?

[@Tara101]

no I don't think so.

[@patsmythe]

Fun...true if you look where you want to go, you will probably arrive there!

[@nicoladavies3391]

I can see how riders have such toned thighs, bottoms and core strength, better than a gym? As long as you don’t fall off?!

[@LILM79847]

So say tara so what is next after, and how are you doing after that fall from Farouk there I know that you are getting better, and better afterwards, say there tara when is your husband rens cooking that dish that you were telling me about could ya'll make a video on that if ya'll want to there 🥮☕🤗🍞🥐🥖🥨🥯🥞🧀🍖🍗🥩🥓🍔🍟🥙🌯🌮🥪🌭🍕🍳🥘🍲🥣🥗🥫🍱🍜🍛🍝🍠🍣🍤🍥

[@Tara101]

I am fine now thanks. I'll ask Rens if I can video him cooking❤️

[@LILM79847]

@@Tara101 okay say tara Glad to hear that was quite a scare there I still remember that, but I'm Glad that everything is going well, and ya'll are okay there..🥰👍🥰👍that would be a site to see if rens can let you film that I was wondering what kind of dish that is that you were talking about there you'll have to get res.on how to cook that I might have to try that some time 🥮🍝🍛🍜🥗🍣🍠☕🥣🍱🥫🥮