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[@jessicapease5945]

I took a lesson once and I had told the girl that I had ridden a few times before so I was pretty comfortable. But when we got into the arena she asked me to canter, I had only cantered once so I was nervous. I did it and was flopping around like crazy and the trainer exclaimed very angrily “I thought you knew how to ride!” I was crushed and started to cry. I ended the lesson there. I went back to my old trainer who was very gentle and compassionate to both riders and horses.

[@BriannaHeartsHorses]

Awww you did the right thing it’s ok some trainers are very mean but don’t listen to them

[@abigailplays5140]

I had a horse trainer like that had her once and never will again lol.

[@sonrieee]

@@BriannaHeartsHorses Completely agree, some trainers can be hella harsh for no dang reason! People work better with someone understanding and compassionate. My 2nd trainer (loved my first trainer but switched to a different barn after they were on a long break from lessons because of the summer heat) was SO rude and acted like everyone was supposed to know everything right off the bat. She also encouraged us to threaten the horse with a whip and hit them if they "stepped out of line" which I was so uncomfortable with. Needless to say, I had a breakdown one day after she yelled at me for not knowing how to hold a lead rope correctly even after asking her politely on how to hold it, and after being yelled at by the extremely rude students there too, I was completely done with her shit and told my mom everything. She obviously got really pissed, made a complaint, and encouraged her friends not to have their child ride there. I switched back to my 1st barn and now am very happy and I LOVE it there.

[@-dusty_butterfly-]

Oh god I’m sorry that happened, I feel very lucky having a good trainer who is firm but understanding. I am very glad you were able to go back to your better trainer.

[@shadedleafcatdragon4618]

Gentle but firm is the best. Sorry you were in that situation, glad you got out. My old trainer has always been very understanding with all my lessons and always knows that I was trying even when I wasn’t getting it. Obviously try to progress but beating yourself up or as a trainer hammering your students over mistakes probably doesn’t help

[@blueppaw4490]

I would ask for my money back, say that they are a terrible trainer and say that I would find someone much better and that I feel sorry for their students 😂😂😂😂😭😭

[@irishpotato867]

This is over dramatic lol

[@Your__local__bitch]

It’s satire 😭😭

[@blueppaw4490]

@@Your__local__bitch who?

[@Your__local__bitch]

@@blueppaw4490 this vid is satire

[@Your__local__bitch]

@@blueppaw4490 they don’t acc treat students like this

[@Rauta-Tulen]

This is actually very sad. For the first 6 (!) years of my riding I was stuck in a barn where every single person was behaving like the trainer in this video. And I was 7 when I started. I was already bullied at school, so it was hard for me to ask help from not friendly people, but I did my best to try and half of the time they just flat out refused. I don't know how on earth I didn't quit, it was horrible, but it was the only barn in the area. I'm fine now, but I still don't get why some people are this mean. Especially if their job is to deal with students

[@VibingMeike]

Same story but I did actually quit at one point (also because of fear of horses), I'm glad you're better now

[@Rauta-Tulen]

@@VibingMeike Thank you :)

[@laurelcook9078]

I hate barn brats, you didn’t deserve that. There’s like an 8% spawn rate of barn brats with every barn so the fact you got a barn with 100% brats is really unfortunate luck. :(

[@Rauta-Tulen]

@@laurelcook9078 Well, I'm actually French and in my country it's always a 50 percent chance to bump into really unfriendly people. Not only in equestrian community. So yeah, I guess it's time to move to Canada or something

[@piperhonigmann5745]

Scary how accurate this is. Luckily the first barn I went to was very attentive and they really helped me out. I recently began the search for a new barn and stumbled across the worst one yet. I’m an intermediate rider and even I was struggling. I have been to many barns where when you get there the trainers are no where to be found, and this was one of them. After I found the instructor I was given minimal instruction on where my horse was and had to go get him out in pasture. When I got back I once again couldn’t find her. I put the horse in some cross ties, but once she came back she told me I had put him in the wrong cross ties and had to move him. I did, and started grooming. But when it came time to tack up I realized I didn’t know where his tack was. I heard the trainer tell the farrier who was there at the time, that she was going to go grab some more horses out in pasture, leaving me alone and very confused. I found a border who very kindly showed me where his tack was and helped me get the saddle down. I tacked up the horse but got a little stumped at the bridle. It was a different type of bridle that I had never used before, and I didn’t know how to put it on properly. seeing as the instructor was out in the pasture fucking around I had to find another border to help me do up the bridle. I was so sick of standing around like an idiot. I was so angry and so stressed I stg I was shaking. I waited for my instructor to come back, and when she did I mounted and went into the arena. Once we were there she gave me little to no instruction and basically just told me to walk, trot and canter. So I did. But I was waiting for further instruction. Waiting for advice and criticism. None of which she gave me. I was struggling to keep my Canter because the horse kept dropping out of it at the gate, I assume he was dropping out of the canter at the gate every single time around because she was sitting on the gate and one of their horses that they just let walk freely around the farm was also standing there behind the gate. He seemed a bit nervous that she was there. She never got off or even helped me to keep the canter. I eventually managed to Canter around a few times without him stopping. Untacking was no different, I was given no assistance and she was no where to be found. I basically just guessed what to do and assumed I should take the horse back out to pasture. And if I did something wrong, oh well. It’s their fault they gave me no help whatsoever. I don’t understand how this barn has such an amazing reputation. Seriously beautiful hunter facility with two arenas and a gorgeous barn on abt 60 acres with like 70 horses, but the worst service ever. Most memorable lesson of my life. Safe to say I will not be going back.

[@miah1655]

Worst barn ever, hope u find a better one

[@KeaMcMullen]

Thus was literally my entire experience with my second lesson barn too!! I thought I was alone! The only difference was my instructor did give me instructions, but not much context with them.

[@laurelcook9078]

Piece of advice, if they don’t help you on the ground, leave asap. They aren’t safe teachers. I’d never let a student catch a horse on their own without help & I have a million activities/exercises to do on horseback that I would’ve had you doing serpentines at the least. They sound like a teenager who is just there because they have to be. Riding lessons are expensive and I’d never let a student leave without learning. If a student says “I want to do something else,” during a lesson, I do what they want to do (within reason.).

[@Poppy_The_Therian]

@@laurelcook9078I dont mean to sound rude but im just curious. Why dont you let students catch horses themselves? I get it for beginner students but and intermediate one?

[@KamiLovesU367]

Are your fingers aching yet?

[@aleksa-eq]

“They’re all brown!” 😂😂 I just died 😂

[@Yautjakshai]

I love how it's her first lesson and she can tie a rope halter properly! 😂

[@sammschmidt4498]

Daryl helped

[@Yautjakshai]

Thank goodness for Daryl! Lol!

[@asilarabians]

I thought Daryl did it? hahahahaha! LOL

[@Vomitperson]

Daryl did it for her

[@GiyuuTomioka25]

Daryl the saviour 😂

[@ellenkast6745]

It’s almost heartbreaking how accurate this entire video is.

[@laurelcook9078]

You need a new barn D:

[@Charlize_eq7]

@@laurelcook9078 why it's just a frase she said!

[@Charlize_eq7]

Oooh never mind I know what you mean now!

[@tobiasferguson2661]

I am 210 pounds and 5"9 and was told I was too fat to ride a horse that if I wanted to ride any kind of horse safely and humane I'd have to be at least 160 pounds.. so I paid for a woman to call me fat 💀💀what's yalls experiences??

[@alycewich4472]

@@tobiasferguson2661 I'm so sorry this happened to you. There are horses out there that you can ride, but obviously not at that barn! I'm 5'4 and weigh 145 pounds so I can no longer ride shetland ponies! But there are lots of others I can ride.

[@laurelcook9078]

I’m an instructor in training, I’d be so embarrassed if I was this rude ngl. 😂 I’d be like “hey kiddo, make sure you tell whoever brings you to come at 1:30!” (Also I pre tack the horses for new comers since I know they don’t know.)

[@OfficiallynOtMaDii]

I moved to a new barn last year to do extra lessons at different places to pick up different techniques. I had been riding for ages, at least 2 years. My coach put me on an easy to ride horse since she didn't know how I ride. She got my to walk and trot on a rope, then eventually helped me with my balance by trotting without stirrups and reins. She was good :)

[@bethanys-herd]

Awwww, I love seeing Kazi! But the pain of the instructors who are actually like this.. yikes 😂

[@WCBreyers]

Kazi is such a good horse

[@SaturnTheRattyRaccon]

Kazi?

[@SaturnTheRattyRaccon]

It’s koazi.

[@EquineEmma_Official]

@@SaturnTheRattyRacconhow do you know? Also it doesn’t matter

[@Roo.equine21]

​@@SaturnTheRattyRacconit's Kazi

[@harlsrolo]

@@SaturnTheRattyRacconno, it’s Kazi

[@traesacox8265]

Missed it by 10 minutes! This is one of my favorite videos! It was hilarious! Great job Gypsy!

[@VinylBeta1]

My first lesson was recently, and my trainer was amazing!! She showed me how to halter, sit properly, move and how to sit while trotting. ALL IN ONE DAY!!! I was apparently a natural

[@alycewich4472]

AND you obviously have a good trainer! Win/win!

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

Loved it! Just what I was hoping for. The step aerobics on the mounting block was hilarious.

[@NordeggSonya]

I was trained as a Canadian riding instructor and then I went to Germany for an apprenticeship. Now I teach completely differently. My people go on the longe line and learn how to sit first and foremost. Then they learn to go rising trot after they learn how to sit. So they have 15 min of grooming and tacking up then half hour on the longe line and 15 min of cleaning up. After 10 or 15 lessons like this they learn to ride off the longe line around the arena and are made aware of how things go ie change the rein on the diagonal and circles and such and then they can join in on a group lesson. It is too hard for a rider to learn to control their own body and the horse at the same time. The private longe lessons actually speed up the learning time of the rider.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

sounds like you're a top notch trainer!

[@NordeggSonya]

@@GypsyEquestrian Actually its a common practice in Germany. nothing special at all.

[@atsushisakurai7849]

@@NordeggSonya every country in a normal nonpatological stable~

[@onewildpaint2023]

LITERALLY! I had my very first lesson at 7PM so my teacher was tired and soooo moody! She always assumed we new how to do things lol!

[@_olympusfire_5008]

Unfortunately this is a normal experience for a lot of people. I’m very lucky I have a compassionate trainer who respects me and helps me when I need it.

[@-dusty_butterfly-]

Just in time, I was looking for a good video to watch I’m so glad my first lesson was nothing like this, I would’ve been so confused haha

[@bayleetheequestrian]

Great job gypsy!!! I love your videos so much!!! They are so funny and fun to watch!!❤❤❤

[@jillburke9501]

Marina you are so amazing😍!!! You are so patient with your horses and so kind and never fail to entertain so many people!!! You are my favorite youtuber!!

[@julialibich8051]

''What am I collecting? Like easter eggs or something?'' Got me dying 🤣

[@Gabbie_Equestrian246]

I died the way she was warming up and especially when she went to find the English saddle she thought that the saddles could speak and tried to find one that SPOKE English LOLLL HEHEHE 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@I_Love_Bread_318]

kazi's face when she had the saddle was like, "well, this is different!" lol

[@lauragarnham77]

I had this a little - not so extreme but still being expected to get, groom and tack up a horse even though I had only the basic knowledge of that. The people weren't rude and they helped when I asked but it was weird being expected to know these things my first time. The other weird thing was that when I showed up at the stables I had to wander around for a while before I found anyone to talk to.

[@user-km3mr4ue6c]

I love watching your videos🥰. There all so funny . I will watch every videos you make.

[@purrito230]

Absolutely love your vids they make me laugh so much!

[@KatrinaDancer]

This is me proud of myself for showing up ontime and finding out on time is not on time lol

[@horse_gamer1212]

Do a “Kids birthday party at the barn be like”

[@liandrih.7128]

I SECOND THIS

[@amyemch7108]

Oh no that's gonna be hilarious

[@rosethornstables6618]

THE LEGEND IS HERE ❤❤❤❤

[@estellarl3943]

dang it why is this SO REALISTIC 😂😂😂😂

[@AG_barrelracing]

Lol Kasi looks so confused😂😂

[@BriannaHeartsHorses]

Ikr lol 😂

[@CentaurHooves]

Almost scary how true it is😅. I have been to about 7 different trainers at different stables but they have always been arrogant or unpleasant... Since then I have not tried to look for anyone. But I think some traines shouldn't train if they don't want to and it bothers them.

[@MsBums1]

Hej

[@FutureNFRstar]

I remember my first lesson. I’m a professional barrel racer now but my first lesson was tragic. I knew how to tack and the difference between it,but riding I wasn’t good at. I had trotted instead of cantered and my trainer yelled at me. I was so sensitive back then I cried so bad. But I stayed and didn’t give up and now the lesson all came to the point of it.😊😂

[@miagennaios9344]

😂 Would love to hear about the mustangs soon. Also, are you keeping Kazi at a new barn?

[@GGranger-zn4dk]

Love your vids great job❤️❤️❤️

[@lissaw_vi]

This video actually made me kinda uncomfortable lol 😅 When i just started I had a lot of trainers like one in the video. It also didn't help that I had a terrible social phobia. I remember many times I wanted to finish the lesson right there and had to hold back tears. Over time, I got used to such an appeal to myself, and one can even say that it helped me to calmly treat criticism in the future. However, I also notice that my self-doubt has increased. I'm not even sure if I'm taking a horse right despite the fact that I have 6 years of experience behind me. During all this time I had only 2 trainers who treated me normally, but even those abused horses and I was too scared to say something because I thought I was wrong again. Only now I have finally found a normal trainer who not only really understands his work, but also treats both me and the horse normally. however, I still shake before each training, and if I make even the slightest mistake that even real professionals can make after training, I cry.

[@alycewich4472]

I'm so sorry you have had these experiences. It's amazing to me that you have been willing to fight through all of this and come out on the other side. Good For YOU! Obviously you have found your passion, HORSES!

[@Mandyyyx]

ok but the hoof pick in the mane got me 😂😂🤣

[@user-tm7fu1is7d]

These are also funny I love your vids there are so funny keep it up😂😂😂

[@GDstudios7]

On the road to 100,000 subs!! Your so close! :)

[@katieharrison8386]

I literally facepalmed when you started using the sweat scraper as a brush 😂 And yeesh, this is a little too accurate!

[@petsinc.]

love your videos!!

[@EvelynVDW]

YASSS UR BACK ON KAZIIIII❤❤❤

[@marianna0cn]

I chuckled at warm up 😂😂

[@user-ld7ug7nw4g]

I’m not a beginner so I would LOVE teacher like this!

[@Chaos_Hound]

Yeah, my first barn was like that. Helped me tack up a bit, but once we got into the arena, little to no instruction! Then, afterwards, my instructor would just disappear, leaving me with a horse I had no idea on how to handle. I’ve moved barns since then, and they’re absolutely wonderful.

[@user-km3mr4ue6c]

all your horses are sooooooooo cute ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@everythingfashionkidz9879]

i love your videos so much you are so funny🤣

[@MatildaBaker-kw7hc]

Haha! This is hilarious. Yeah I would totally get my money back.

[@suzannepolonerstone9676]

That was really funny I love this video so much

[@marei3548]

I just had a terrible coach and a lesson today on my first ride so this video helped me to laugh it off ty🤣💖

[@user-bf4mp4md1z]

They never explain you anything or tell you where it is😂

[@Neo_its]

My first barn was in a forest near by a Restaurant . The riding lesson „Teacher“ was soooo nice. On my first lesson she explained everything ❤ and on my first lesson i didnt trot or canter ❤

[@christinefernandes3993]

so accurate to my first lesson🤣

[@hotcocodatfudge6989]

Lol I love how she used a hoof pick as brush for the horse

[@alycewich4472]

And the sweat scraper for the curry comb...

[@HB92647]

It was the jumping jacks for me 🤣

[@jeffcislini8769]

I love that her teacher is like careless and then the stable guy is like the person who is actually helping her😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol

[@Opal_Flower]

So accurate! I had started lessons at this new barn and i had taken like 2 or 3 lessons already but i was new so they kept switching trainers, this trainer thought i new everything about it all (except for in the arena it was a good lesson) i didnt know what hoof polish was XD and she had handed me the tack and walked away to eat her lunch- i had to ask the other girl who was tacking up to help me

[@urmom6464]

Luckily I was blessed with finding a loving trainer for the first try

[@sarahlorek7762]

I could believe that you were on kazi’s back!❤🐴❤🐴❤

[@aleksa-eq]

Pleassss a mustang update! When are you going on the mustang adventure with Zara? How is Zinfandel????

[@Flairfoxy]

She had a car accident she can’t update us.

[@aleksa-eq]

If she got in an accident and can’t update then how if she still filming videos? 🤔

[@DURPhorsesNS]

@@aleksa-eq She is working on the update now

[@Flairfoxy]

@@aleksa-eq It’s because of legal reasons.

[@aleksa-eq]

@@DURPhorsesNS yay!

[@bar506]

Wow! You hit right on the money! I so wanted to learn how to ride horses but the guide i got was really like that doesn't explain anythibg to me and expect me to know he discourged me to ride horses, i still want to but the farm close to my house shut down and now i don't have accessable place to learn

[@anthonylarusso2042]

“Easyy WooOow” 😂 im dying

[@SpotsyBetsy_goats_2]

Can you give us an explanation about the new barn I've been wondering???.

[@seanfinnerty3661]

Oh my god....this reminds me of my son's first lesson, I barely understood anything we were being told.... but at least our instructor took pity on us....

[@simplycalii6259]

Daryl should be the trainer 🤣

[@GypsyEquestrian]

😂 he’d do a better job

[@Ameliathehorsegirl]

Yes🤣🤣

[@daveanderson8776]

😂glad my lesson wasn’t like that !

[@wintershock]

I didn’t even ride on my first lesson. My trainer has her students get used to the horses first by walking them around the arena, spending time with them and asking questions about the horse. Next lesson you do actually tack up but you don’t ride off the lead rope until the lesson after.

[@Celeste_51]

2:49 why is this bit so funny 😂

[@yoooooloo2189]

Hey, when are you launching your second channel? Its been weeks now since you said you were going to launch it.

[@psychopanda56]

Darrel needs a raise

[@ItzTocaLov3]

My first lesson my trainer literally told me “you’re not tacking, cleaning, or riding today. You’re going to do ground work and watch me tack and clean the horse and I’ll show you how to do it” I love her so much!

[@GypsyEquestrian]

thats awesome!

[@ItzTocaLov3]

@@GypsyEquestrian OMG OMG OMG HIIII I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@ksenijasimmons3247]

Unfortunately, I’m very familiar with this situation. 😞 Glad for the Daryl’s! 😅

[@AA_Equestrian]

I am honestly thinking of switching barns, mine always says they teach you to tack up and groom etc (I already knew how to) but they still haven’t taught any of my fellow riders that? Once we get there the horses are already in the arena and we just get up, do some laps of walk, trot then canter then that’s it?

[@j1yeh123]

Why is this so accurate

[@rharper1139]

Love your videos so funny

[@GypsyEquestrian]

🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@rharper1139]

@@GypsyEquestrian I’m so exited that you replied

[@morningsunmama]

The idea that this is *normal* is disgusting, what is wrong with people? I've wanted to take lessons for years and the fact that it might be like this is extremely discouraging and makes me not want to even try.

[@alycewich4472]

Do your research, check with other people who are taking lessons, and watch several times to see how the trainer works with the riders. There are good ones out there. But here where I live in the western part of the country anyone can claim to be a trainer, whether they have the knowledge or not. IMO they are like school teachers. I remember some of my school teachers fondly, others, not so much. Not only do these trainers need to know their subject well, but they also need to have the heart of a teacher, a rare combination judging from the comments on this video.

[@itsstorytimee6156]

Most lessons aren’t like this, there’s usually someone around specially there to make sure you’re safe and successful. If you’re a kid I’d start with a riding camp, in my experience there’s lots of other beginners and also lots of advanced people who love to help people learn. Sorry for the late reply and gl!

[@Equinefan789]

Dw lessons aren’t like this it’s just a parody skit😂

[@cocoa790i]

This was literally just like my first lesson with a different trainer she didn’t tell me anything it was a good thing I had been riding for years 😅

[@clairedeluna3585]

So, question in regards to this. I plan to take lessons this year. I'm over 40 years old, and I'm a newbie. Long story short, what are some suggestions of what to email a barn that does teach riding, and what should I look for. Red flags, and what's actually a good barn etc. It's taken me a LONG time to get where I am now, and I will NEVER give up my love for horses. (and animals in general) Thank you.

[@CaseyNewcomer]

'Which one of you speaks english? 🤔" 😂

[@KeiLyme]

I started lessons at the end of 5th grade. I am now on that same trainers staff team.

[@MandoInTheMorning]

Oh my gosh So true I could never😂

[@horselover91067]

She’s so close to 100k

[@ArthurDMorgan1856]

I remember when my Pa first taught me how to ride my horse, she was one beautiful Stallion.

[@frankieissecretlyhatsunemiku]

You mean *mare?* A stallion is a male horse.

[@FuzzyPotato6969]

Lol this comment is making me cry. I

[@alycewich4472]

🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ReganFree93]

Lol my first lesson wasn’t this bad but learning all the directions was like learning a new language 😂 I was always asking and by that what do you mean?

[@Mangoshampoo11]

Yes I agree when u said what is a canter bc most people don't know it exists

[@Aubs-gt5oz]

Do you ride also we’re did the mustangs go???

[@Kat_Katwithhorses]

There’s two types of trainers Ones that actually teach you how to do things properly And this video

[@mushroomanimatedyt2296]

This isn’t how my first lesson went but I’ve heard story’s similar 😂

[@BPhorseriding]

AHHHH ITS DARYL!!

[@horselover656]

very early for vid today! love ur vids!

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

They all scream the first time WHOA and my horses are just walking.😂

[@cocoplaysyt2580]

Do you ride Western or English more? I ride Western I do barrels poles and goat tying

[@CaseyNewcomer]

I am a pretty inexperienced rider and I struggle with understanding collected canter/trot versus normal canter/trot...Could someone please explain? And If anyone has any tips on how to do them that would be great! Also, Great video never ceases to make me smile and laugh!

[@idk_man1303]

A collected trot is a well balanced trot and the horse movement is more towards the hindquarters. A collected canter is mostly used in dressage and it's when the horse's neck is pointing a little more towards the chest and the canter is smoother:) hope this helps!!

[@CaseyNewcomer]

@@idk_man1303 Thankyou, this really helps!

[@your.fav.dartmoor]

the grooming part is fr, i remember when i first started riding there was a broom without a handle and i thought it was a brush so i used it on the horse. they said it was ok tho 😢😅

[@jadearmenta9807]

Glad I didn't had this experience as someone with anxiety around new people I'll be scared to ask help and panic. Thankfully, my instructor was kind in teaching me in the things I didn't know. Sadly I left though.

[@ZayMay09]

Omg are you riding Kazi again? ❤

[@sportsbattle-hr2ed]

What about the mustangs??? Also so funny 😂

[@BWDfamily4]

I would ask for my money back definitely. But anyways, I love your channel. She looks so pretty. I love the name kamikaze if that’s how you spell it keep making videos 😊

[@Astridl123]

Somehow reminds me of the time I went to a new riding school, I had not jumped in like 6 years, the instructor said : ok go canter and jump that parcours. I was like... 1 I'm on this horse like 5 minutes, 2 jumping has been 5 years ago, 3 I never jumped that high 😂

[@elizabethbiggerstaff7016]

I don’t even remember my first riding lesson. I was young and it was so long ago. I use to ride in horse shows. I use enter hunter jumper competitions and flat classes. I stopped some time in high school. I would love to get back on a horse and jump again.