@TinchenCB she saved the horse, if she didn't do that the horse would faal backwards and than the horse can break something in its back or the rider is dead. she said that it isn't the firt time that horse backflips
That was definitely the correct thing to do, pulling her to the side... it could of ended very badly if you didn't... the rear she gave was definitely a flip over rear, not just a little bunny hop in which some stupid person below said you can to lean forward and loosen the reins to hahaha!
Marvelous bit of hanging on there, especially given she span as well as reared. Oh the indignation of getting your tush back behind the pommel when you find yourself on your horses neck! Been there, done that a few times in my life!!!
I had a horse rear up and litterally flip over backwards, I stayed in the tack and we landed together upside down. I broke four lumbae vertabrae and ruptured a disk. Rearing is my new zero tolerance behavior.. lovely mare.
My current horse that I have had almost a year is all the sudden growing a rearing problem! he has almost flipped over with me twice now.. thank god not yet though! I think its because of an ill fitting saddle though.
she is a beautiful horse, not to be rude by it seems that she sometimes has a bit of an over reach when she was trotting but other wise she is lovely (it might just be my computer making the image a little to fuzzy its a horrible screen!)
Thats what you do when a horse rears. Im impressed with the super fast reflexes to still do it correctly. Well done, great job. This people is a rider.
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That was definitely one of the stupidest things you could have done, to pull the horse back like that...I hope you realize how lucky you are that she DID go sideways and not straight over...
Its interesting that you have "the experience" to deal with rearing...you must mean 'poppers' who have no intent to flip over. Please don't get the two mixed up, as one can make someone look like a good rider, and the other can kill you.
maybe u should watch her other videos. this girl has the talent of someone much older than she. i've watched this vid over an over. she knew exactly what to do with this horse. only a highly experienced rider, who deals with problem horses could pull tht off.
Any moron can see that horse was going to go over is she didn't pull her sideways. It was a very quick and good reaction to do that, which leads me to believe her when she says she's experienced with this. And obviously she's a very experienced rider from her other videos. I'd trust her with my horses as everything I see if very fair and reasonable with them. I don't know when the 'Just to add' part was added.
i am sorry you had to lose chiki. she seems like such a great horse. Wish her the best of luck! Great vid and great riding! I'd be happy if I could ride as well as you do!
Sp what was yout technique to stop her going up, I'm in the same situation as yoo were, my new horse rears n has been known to flip b4, and need advise on what to do, so any tips would b very appreciated lol
well after working with a horse who would rear when she got scared you just have to not mess with his/her mouth. basically just give the reins and lean forward and ignore it. he/she will soon realize that rearing will get him nowhere
Well done, really. You have some talent in you I hope you get far with it. You can obviously see the different in the begin of the movie and the end. His/Her muscles are much better and everything. Really I admire You because there are too much people who think they can learn a horse but they really can't. And You proved there are still some good riders left.
I can't believe they took a picture of the rearing! That's absolute perfect timing and placement. It's a marvelous picture though. Beautiful Horse, awesome riding! God I love dressage. Looks like Chiki has a great temperament for the sport, seems to be a hard worker besides the fireyness. too bad you didn't get to keep her she looks like a treasure.
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how stupid where you, you never turn a horse when ts rearing you loosen the reins and lean forward you obviuusly wer'nt taught that, if that horse had fallen it would have killed you.
Please read the 'about' on the video before commenting. She was not just a rearing horse, but one who knew how to flip over and that was a situation she was going to flip - which is why she lost so much balance when coming to the side. Going to the side is a rebalance technique that makes them come back down. With a horse who can flip it is much better she went off balance a bit rather than flipped over hurting either of us.
ya if she didnt pull the mare off to the side she would have gone all the way over, it could have crushed her rider. pulling it off to the side throws the horse off balance so it cant flip. it obviously worked too..
WOW! You did very good job and you are a good rider/trainer! If I am living in the dream, I would choice you to be my horse's trainer so my horse will have a fresh start in the dressage career, seriously.
You're awesome! I agree w/pulling sideways. I've little experience w/rearing but my trainer rode babies at the track and dealt w/every possible stunt. I rode a mare, good 99% of the time, the other 1% she'd freak with no warning. She started to rear, my trainer yelled to bend her hard, and she came back down. I suspect abuse. You know the ones that are abused but don't act like it? Where they don't show the usual signs? Then one day, something reminds them and they are explosive w/no warning?
I misss chiki. She was indeed a beautiful animal. I'm glad you could show that she had so much potential. So many horses with pasts like hers end up at auction.
I have learnt the same technique to deal with rearing horses. We have a Dutch Warmblood and she is a big girl, and at first its intimadating but you learn quickly thats its thye best way.
youre riding is really good but if youre horse comes up it is the best to just sit forward and do nothing becouse he can fall on his back, you were really lucky! but I don't the horse was really happy when you cut into her mouth.. sorry for my poor english but I am dutch you know ;)
She was going to fall backwards which is why I didn't just go up with her. If I just followed her we both would have flipped over and there would have been serious injuries. What I did is actually quite common for helping a horse who has been known to flip or you know is going to flip.
wow, great seat, i most likely would have fallen. i'm glad you halped her though the rearing habit. and good luck trying to get her back, you guys sound and look good with each other!
Great ridding... I've never seen that method used before (in rearing) bucking yes.., may of helped me with one, she reared and came back on top of me (just my leg) it was so fast it threw me back enough to be out of "dangers way" My boy on the other hand has "balance" when he goes up.. I just stay still and let him "figure it out" I'd be scared to pull him sideways in fear I'd pull him off balance and him fall over, but seeing your video now makes me think other wise.. Thank You!!
One does have to be careful with it and know what to due. You are essentially throwing the horse off balance when you do it. But it is to throw it just enough so that they have to rebalance which means they come back down out of the rear. You do have to be very careful and I would recommend it without professional training.
You mean wouldn't recommend it without professional training.. :) just bugging..
I think I'll stick with judging the feel of it.. If it feels controlled I'll sit it while leaning forward of course, but if it seems unbalanced or dangerous, I may bail to avoid being landed on (If i have enough time to react that is... lol...)
...I know you're a better rider so I trust your judgment over mine, I'm just wondering because it looked like all your weight was on the reign as you were hanging on her side. doesn't that cut into her mouth? Why not just get off since you're half way there already instead of pulling on her mouth to keep on her back?
No, it did not cut into her mouth. It may not have been absolutely comfortable, but much more so than the alternative. Jumping off is more risky. Rider may not make it out of the way. They horse may still flip and that can still cause injury to the horse. It also does not teach anything. A pull to get her out of a dangerous situation, much better idea and does not hurt her. When I was getting back on I was not just hanging on the rein, I had a grab of her crest too.
You're really an amazing rider and I know you pulled her to the side to prevent her from falling backwards but is it better to just let go of the reigns and get off afterward to avoid pulling on her mouth to get yourself back in the seat? continued..
I notice some of your videos. Very well. I believe your seat is most "correct" here on this mare- That I've seen. From some of your words I can tell you have much passion as equestrian. Though it is fine to bring your shoulders back behind the vertical to push the horse forward when he's lost engagement, be careful not to "push". My English is poor, I apologize. I think you have much promise. Continue! "In bocca al Lupo" Ciao.
Thank you. Yes my position is not the more perfect thing. I do keep alighter seat to keep from ever having that 'push'. However I have gotten too far back with shoulder, elbows loose this and that. It has improved as all riders work to improve. I know it is not perfect ^_^.
To be honest I did not really think about it, just got up and kept going. Probably did get a bit of the adrenaline going haha, but it is one of those things you just do and go on and thats it.
That's amazing what you worked through! She looks very talented for Dressage, nice movement. I'm curious, what did the judge give you for "rider" on the collective marks? I would have given you a 10 for staying on and finishing the test!
Actually she has no temper at all, she is extremely sweet. The rearing is only due to a past trainer getting too rough with her - using too much leg and hand. She is a little hot energy wise, perhaps to someone that comes off as temper if used incorrectly, but she really was a doll to ride and the engine was a joy in a show horse ;D.
Hey - I was gonna get all on my high horse (oh har har) and tell you he had already warned you twice that he was about to rear, but after seeing the AWESOME way you got him to the side and didn't keep pulling him over, THEN watching your lovely soft hands and seat as you continued his education - I just say WELL FREAKIN DONE!
wow that first rear was awesomely scary! ive had that done to me before, but a little lower down, on a 13.hh pony! he would've hit the fence on his way down so i puled him out to the side and he fell on me. but it was an experience. unfortunately i no lnger ride him so i don't know if hes stopped. you are one excellent rider!
You did very well on her and on the other horses you have posted. You're a great rider.
I've been riding nearly 15 years and enjoy training, but some days I wonder if I have the confidence for it. I don't mind the problem "horses" (have yet to see it be the horse's fault) but some days just feel hopeless. I much prefer the nice greenies who haven't had a bad past.
I used to ride a Tb cross mare at my old yard, who reared constantly, and when in season was vertually un rideable (not my horse although i still had to ride her) but my instructer told me to smack her between the ears with my stick when she rears, is this the right thing to do? and if not, what is?
Woah, i think i must be more scared than you were when it happened! that was seriously freaky! i would have never coped i'd have probably just flopped onto the floor lol
omg! well done! you are a really gd rider n u worked really well wiv that mare :D she was so pretty and you are a very good rider from what i see in the video :) good luck in the future! :)
wow. that horse is amazing and so are you. so sorry u couldnt get her. i understand what losing a horse feels like. i leased a love-at-first-sight TB gelding and than his owner sold him to some other girl 7 states away.
Well i just have 1 question: is your leg suposed to kinda bounce in the sitting trot? im not asking to be rude cuz i mainly do posting.
Thank you and I am sorry about the TB you loved too. As for your question the leg is supposed to move some in dressage, sometimes mine move a bit too much ;D. Nothing to get in her way. It has improved. Though more in my good boots, my day to day boots are cheap and give little support like riding in paper :/ though I am replacing those soon.
very flashy horse, fluid in her movement and all. sorry to hear you didnt get her. By any chance is that barn you were working her in ( the one with the mirrors ) in california?
lol She's very challenging. She's my first horse and the instructor chose her for me. She said I had talented and needed a horse that I could train to where I wanted to go. Then I had an accident (not involving the horse) and it pretty much sidelined me for about 4 years and I haven't really been able to ride since. I've had complications with my hip.
Excellent Recovery after that rear! I am in the middle of training an Arabian x Saddlebred mare who is very Hot-headed. Its been an Uphill battle for almost 3 years. She just so stubborn. She's learned she can't buck or Rear me off but still tries stupid things. great job on training that horse.
Your awsome!!! IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE HORRSE IVE BEEN TRAINING HER OWNER IT SELLING HER SO IF YOU HAVE ANY POINTERS OR COMMENT FOR ME PLEASE MESSAGE ME....GOOD LUCK WITH HER BTW
you are awsome! Im having the same problem with an owner selling there horse that i have been training for about 6 months so do you think that u could message me and chat? Good luck with her
Chiki is a really nice horse. since I see you`re norwegian too, I`ll write the rest of my comment in norwegian; Som sagt, det er en fin hest du har der. Du må være veldig modig siden du klarte å bli kvitt steilingen hennes:) Du har en god sits. Men hvilket program var det du red da hun steilet? Og hvor var det?:)
You're extremely talented. To turn what she was into what she is must have taken a lot of dedication and work. I've been reared with and almost flipped over on, I know how scary it is. She's gorgeous, and I hope you get her. Her owners should have enough respect for the horse to see everything you've done with her.. if that was MY horse, I'd give her to you! Congratulations.
Thank you so much. I wish it were as simple as someone giving her to me, that would make things simple, wouldn't it? Of course things are much more complicated.
Hi Halfpassgal. Congrats on bringing this lovely diva round to being so graceful. I take my riding hat off to you! What is the latest news on Chiki? Is she with you? Hope so! Cheers Anne
To this specific video, being myself an (old) dressage rider AND a musician, I must say (generation gap?) I did not appreciate the music. I ride in silence as much as possible). I'd really prefer the original sound, (like in your Sabi project). Your movies aren't bad, but your real talent, is riding! Do not distract us with loud music with lyrics! If you make a montage, be more subtle with the sound track. This is my humble opinion, I can understand that others will disagree.
i thought this song went well with this video. its not like she was doing soething wrong! its just music to a video! The music went well with the horses attidtute, and it was not distracting
Nonsense - your music was perfect. As a vocalist, I immediately realized the connection between lyrics and video. The fact you stayed on is a credit to your strong seat. You couldn't have handled it more perfectly and the event was probably what helped you forge a strong bond with the mare - she learned to trust you from your reactions to her "tests." You are a testament to what we should all strive for with our horses. Stay strong. Cheers, a horsewoman in Maryland.
Since a few days, I've been watching with delight almost all the videos that you've posted!
I agree with lots of the comments: you are a very, very, interesting person to watch riding. Not only for your fantastic recovery from the scary rearing mare, or for your beautiful seat. Out of your videos come something that is rarely apparent from the very high performances in dressage: the joy of dressage riding, what ever the level! The building of the partnership between horse and rider.
Hi there... You really know how to sit and handle the mare's rear. I would have been off the first round. Cudo's to you for sticking it out and believing in her. I do hope she gets the opportunity to stay with you. You have done so much with her. Maybe she will be your claim to fame...in the dressage/training world. Much love, luck, and well wishing to you girl.
Chiki had to had some tough times if the trainer made her rear! You are ASOME though! I really hope you get her/ I hope you don't loose her, and if you do i feel so bad!
omg good job! when i was watching ur video i was also listening to "who i am hates who i've been" by reliant k and the movie really goes with ur video i was very cool! try it :) but i love how u never gave up and i wish u the very best
Simply amazing how much of a difference you made in that horse! From someone who's seen bad rearing - that was a fantastic decision in the beginning (and just being able to stay on in the first place...) The owner has to be insane to sell to anyone else. Hoping and praying you get Chiki!
Having said that, congratulations for seeing the potential in this horse and not just stamping her as a rogue! She is not safe for anyone with less talent than you. More importantly you love her and that will conquer mountains of problems. The owner is nuts to sell to someone else who could come back at them if this horse falls apart and hurts herself and/or rider. You are completely aware of the possible consequences.... and hopefully for you and her that will mean a lifetime of success!
Thank you so very much for all those lovely words. She ended up getting sold to someone else, and there was nothing I could do. I can only hope I left enough with her for her to have a happy life. I will miss her.
Haha, I think my mom wished that every once in a while. Just when she thought she was getting used to everything they throw something completely new. She is actually in the background of the first rearing clip. (teal shirt)
Amazing. You and your horse, are both very talented. I wish you the very best of luck for the future. You have an amazing connection. That rear was a nasty one and you did a fantastic way of onctrolling her. i would LOVE to be as good as you. I hope one day soon you will both be togeather again.
You two are amazing. I can SEE the connection between you two in the end... You have come so far and i'm sure you will go so far! Are you planning on being a trainer? Because you should be. I'm subscribing to youuuu lol.
Wonderful riding, wonderful horse, wonderful cinematography, wonderful soundtrack. Keep up the good work.
I used to have a horse and also worked on "project" horses like you and lost an abused Arab halter champ gelding who went from coal to 20K Diamond, much like Chiki.
wow omg. that is amazing. You certainly should be proud. From such a bad start - this horse looked extrodinary by the end of the video. I always try to give advice when i comment. But i dont think i have any. Perhaps just supple the shoulders, open them up abit, relax your high-upper body. Well done. i give you 10/10
Thank you very much! I have worked quite a bit on my position, my elbows were most of my issues. Slowly getting, there are always things to work on of course.
Amazing video!! I can't imagine handling a rear like you did in the beginning! And I love that you have worked this mare through her troubles What is that second song in the video? I've never heard it before, but I like it!
Awesome video girl. You're a natural in the saddle. That rear was handled like a pro. Awesome. I also love this video more because I <3 the last song to death!
What are you doing?
You can´t pull one rein while she´s rearing!
It´s clear that she will fall and lose any balance!
That´s horrible, sorry!
TinchenCB 1 year ago
@TinchenCB she saved the horse, if she didn't do that the horse would faal backwards and than the horse can break something in its back or the rider is dead. she said that it isn't the firt time that horse backflips
xxxhorsepony 1 month ago
That was definitely the correct thing to do, pulling her to the side... it could of ended very badly if you didn't... the rear she gave was definitely a flip over rear, not just a little bunny hop in which some stupid person below said you can to lean forward and loosen the reins to hahaha!
BuckingBronk0x 1 year ago
lovely
TNTdressagedynamite 2 years ago
looks like you did a great job and turned her into a lovley horse for someone!
TriggerTWPT 2 years ago
Marvelous bit of hanging on there, especially given she span as well as reared. Oh the indignation of getting your tush back behind the pommel when you find yourself on your horses neck! Been there, done that a few times in my life!!!
LaRanaTJ 2 years ago
Well done .. !! Lovely mare ..
DogTrainerHorseRider 3 years ago
I had a horse rear up and litterally flip over backwards, I stayed in the tack and we landed together upside down. I broke four lumbae vertabrae and ruptured a disk. Rearing is my new zero tolerance behavior.. lovely mare.
Laurenkulik 3 years ago
My current horse that I have had almost a year is all the sudden growing a rearing problem! he has almost flipped over with me twice now.. thank god not yet though! I think its because of an ill fitting saddle though.
hardcorexbarrelracer 3 years ago
well done! and beautiful horse
HendrewenPrince 3 years ago
how the hell did you stay on in that 1st video !!
Wowee !
WELL DONE !!
x
Megan34543 3 years ago
she is a beautiful horse, not to be rude by it seems that she sometimes has a bit of an over reach when she was trotting but other wise she is lovely (it might just be my computer making the image a little to fuzzy its a horrible screen!)
myrookitten 3 years ago
Thats what you do when a horse rears. Im impressed with the super fast reflexes to still do it correctly. Well done, great job. This people is a rider.
maranupark 3 years ago
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That was definitely one of the stupidest things you could have done, to pull the horse back like that...I hope you realize how lucky you are that she DID go sideways and not straight over...
Its interesting that you have "the experience" to deal with rearing...you must mean 'poppers' who have no intent to flip over. Please don't get the two mixed up, as one can make someone look like a good rider, and the other can kill you.
gilliss82 3 years ago
She only pulled with one rein, which is the thing that saved her. Had she not done that, the mare would have gone over.
equinechick569 3 years ago 6
maybe u should watch her other videos. this girl has the talent of someone much older than she. i've watched this vid over an over. she knew exactly what to do with this horse. only a highly experienced rider, who deals with problem horses could pull tht off.
getgorgeousnow 3 years ago 3
Any moron can see that horse was going to go over is she didn't pull her sideways. It was a very quick and good reaction to do that, which leads me to believe her when she says she's experienced with this. And obviously she's a very experienced rider from her other videos. I'd trust her with my horses as everything I see if very fair and reasonable with them. I don't know when the 'Just to add' part was added.
qhperson 3 years ago
i would be so lucky if i rode as well as u
Velavet 3 years ago
thank you i have been trying to tell her that.. but she does not listen.
victoryscene 3 years ago
i am sorry you had to lose chiki. she seems like such a great horse. Wish her the best of luck! Great vid and great riding! I'd be happy if I could ride as well as you do!
iiLOVESbj 3 years ago
Those pictures at the show are AWESOME! That mare is truly beautiful and I'm sorry to find out that she was sold =[
canterpir0uette 3 years ago
Ok actually read the ending credits *DUH* You not only are a great rider, you have real good taste in music :P
NikkerT 3 years ago
Who sings the song at the beginning?
You are an amazing rider, I wish I could take you home and teach me to ride like you :)
NikkerT 3 years ago
Nice work :) After who is the mare ? Im from sweden, so I im just wondering if it´s a stallion that I know about :D
Meeeeims 3 years ago
Sp what was yout technique to stop her going up, I'm in the same situation as yoo were, my new horse rears n has been known to flip b4, and need advise on what to do, so any tips would b very appreciated lol
Thanx
Zanzibar942 3 years ago
well after working with a horse who would rear when she got scared you just have to not mess with his/her mouth. basically just give the reins and lean forward and ignore it. he/she will soon realize that rearing will get him nowhere
JumpItTrumpIt 3 years ago
Well done, really. You have some talent in you I hope you get far with it. You can obviously see the different in the begin of the movie and the end. His/Her muscles are much better and everything. Really I admire You because there are too much people who think they can learn a horse but they really can't. And You proved there are still some good riders left.
mollytje 3 years ago
I can't believe they took a picture of the rearing! That's absolute perfect timing and placement. It's a marvelous picture though. Beautiful Horse, awesome riding! God I love dressage. Looks like Chiki has a great temperament for the sport, seems to be a hard worker besides the fireyness. too bad you didn't get to keep her she looks like a treasure.
mariechantal15 3 years ago
amazing good thinking
natalie677 4 years ago
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how stupid where you, you never turn a horse when ts rearing you loosen the reins and lean forward you obviuusly wer'nt taught that, if that horse had fallen it would have killed you.
lesbian400 4 years ago
Please read the 'about' on the video before commenting. She was not just a rearing horse, but one who knew how to flip over and that was a situation she was going to flip - which is why she lost so much balance when coming to the side. Going to the side is a rebalance technique that makes them come back down. With a horse who can flip it is much better she went off balance a bit rather than flipped over hurting either of us.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
ya if she didnt pull the mare off to the side she would have gone all the way over, it could have crushed her rider. pulling it off to the side throws the horse off balance so it cant flip. it obviously worked too..
MajorBuster 4 years ago
Actually, you are wrong. Had she done that, she could've killed them both. Very good riding on her part.
sassyfrassy098 3 years ago
i love your relaxed frame and hands, you're very forgiving on the horses' face and yes, going sideways was smarter. You do a very good job =]
amandaandtuff 4 years ago 4
WOW! You did very good job and you are a good rider/trainer! If I am living in the dream, I would choice you to be my horse's trainer so my horse will have a fresh start in the dressage career, seriously.
JustaBreeze05 4 years ago 3
Good movie. What a difference, good job!
a little tip on the way, your arms are very loose.. If you short the reigns a little and bend your elbows, then it might be better. :)
Otherwise good seat and impressive balance, not many has a balance as good as you.
xxstasia 4 years ago
Wow.
Good job staying on.
Haha i totally would have ended up hiting the ground.
Beautiful horse, great vid
doodelbug 4 years ago
You're awesome! I agree w/pulling sideways. I've little experience w/rearing but my trainer rode babies at the track and dealt w/every possible stunt. I rode a mare, good 99% of the time, the other 1% she'd freak with no warning. She started to rear, my trainer yelled to bend her hard, and she came back down. I suspect abuse. You know the ones that are abused but don't act like it? Where they don't show the usual signs? Then one day, something reminds them and they are explosive w/no warning?
merridyn 4 years ago
I misss chiki. She was indeed a beautiful animal. I'm glad you could show that she had so much potential. So many horses with pasts like hers end up at auction.
starsechos 4 years ago
Talented horse.. and u are a very talented rider to bring it out in her.. im jealous.there i said it!
cowgirl124 4 years ago
I have learnt the same technique to deal with rearing horses. We have a Dutch Warmblood and she is a big girl, and at first its intimadating but you learn quickly thats its thye best way.
katiefp 4 years ago
youre riding is really good but if youre horse comes up it is the best to just sit forward and do nothing becouse he can fall on his back, you were really lucky! but I don't the horse was really happy when you cut into her mouth.. sorry for my poor english but I am dutch you know ;)
passiievrucht 4 years ago
She was going to fall backwards which is why I didn't just go up with her. If I just followed her we both would have flipped over and there would have been serious injuries. What I did is actually quite common for helping a horse who has been known to flip or you know is going to flip.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
wow, great seat, i most likely would have fallen. i'm glad you halped her though the rearing habit. and good luck trying to get her back, you guys sound and look good with each other!
borntoride45 4 years ago
You are an inspiration to everyone that rides!
Panzilla77 4 years ago
Great ridding... I've never seen that method used before (in rearing) bucking yes.., may of helped me with one, she reared and came back on top of me (just my leg) it was so fast it threw me back enough to be out of "dangers way" My boy on the other hand has "balance" when he goes up.. I just stay still and let him "figure it out" I'd be scared to pull him sideways in fear I'd pull him off balance and him fall over, but seeing your video now makes me think other wise.. Thank You!!
shawnalarose 4 years ago
One does have to be careful with it and know what to due. You are essentially throwing the horse off balance when you do it. But it is to throw it just enough so that they have to rebalance which means they come back down out of the rear. You do have to be very careful and I would recommend it without professional training.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
You mean wouldn't recommend it without professional training.. :) just bugging..
I think I'll stick with judging the feel of it.. If it feels controlled I'll sit it while leaning forward of course, but if it seems unbalanced or dangerous, I may bail to avoid being landed on (If i have enough time to react that is... lol...)
shawnalarose 4 years ago
Eek, yes wouldn't. My brain tends to work faster than my fingers! I hope thing work out, be safe ^_^.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
lol... Always.... Well.. I'm off to the barn.. Beautiful day here... :)
Life is a journey, Enjoy the ride!!!!
shawnalarose 4 years ago
Dude. Shannon KNOWS what she is doing. Don't question, just observe.
paws8920 4 years ago
Hehe my mom and I read that and cracked us both up. Maybe we had too much sugar?
halfpassgal 4 years ago
...I know you're a better rider so I trust your judgment over mine, I'm just wondering because it looked like all your weight was on the reign as you were hanging on her side. doesn't that cut into her mouth? Why not just get off since you're half way there already instead of pulling on her mouth to keep on her back?
sugarthief 4 years ago
because if the mare was being a shit IF.and shannon got off that is letting the mare get away with whta she did. :) Hope this helps
horses4ever62 4 years ago
No, it did not cut into her mouth. It may not have been absolutely comfortable, but much more so than the alternative. Jumping off is more risky. Rider may not make it out of the way. They horse may still flip and that can still cause injury to the horse. It also does not teach anything. A pull to get her out of a dangerous situation, much better idea and does not hurt her. When I was getting back on I was not just hanging on the rein, I had a grab of her crest too.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
You're really an amazing rider and I know you pulled her to the side to prevent her from falling backwards but is it better to just let go of the reigns and get off afterward to avoid pulling on her mouth to get yourself back in the seat? continued..
sugarthief 4 years ago
I notice some of your videos. Very well. I believe your seat is most "correct" here on this mare- That I've seen. From some of your words I can tell you have much passion as equestrian. Though it is fine to bring your shoulders back behind the vertical to push the horse forward when he's lost engagement, be careful not to "push". My English is poor, I apologize. I think you have much promise. Continue! "In bocca al Lupo" Ciao.
maggiemae1711 4 years ago 3
Thank you. Yes my position is not the more perfect thing. I do keep alighter seat to keep from ever having that 'push'. However I have gotten too far back with shoulder, elbows loose this and that. It has improved as all riders work to improve. I know it is not perfect ^_^.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Oh yeah, and did that first rear shake you up a bit? I would have been terrified!
sassyfrassy098 4 years ago
To be honest I did not really think about it, just got up and kept going. Probably did get a bit of the adrenaline going haha, but it is one of those things you just do and go on and thats it.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Me too!
sassyfrassy098 4 years ago
That's amazing what you worked through! She looks very talented for Dressage, nice movement. I'm curious, what did the judge give you for "rider" on the collective marks? I would have given you a 10 for staying on and finishing the test!
dressagedramatic 4 years ago
Haha, thank you. I was given a 7 as rider. Technically the highest she could have given as that is the highest score I was given in the test ;D.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
This mare is so beautiful. She moves so handsomely. Good luck with her. You are a very talented rider.
takingthereins 4 years ago
This mare have beautiful movement! She is a real pleasure to watch!
teddybear22482 4 years ago
Very impressive riding!
Do you know anything about her peedigre? Is she breed in sweden?
sigridcarmen 4 years ago
She was bred in the US, her sire is Bjorsells Briar 899 out of a Magritte-Brabant mare.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
That says it all! She is inbreed on a stallion called Magini, who has quite a temper, and Brabant is known for giving lots of temper as well.
Magini competed international showjumping whit Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, and his offspring is often used for both showjumping and dressage.
sigridcarmen 4 years ago
Actually she has no temper at all, she is extremely sweet. The rearing is only due to a past trainer getting too rough with her - using too much leg and hand. She is a little hot energy wise, perhaps to someone that comes off as temper if used incorrectly, but she really was a doll to ride and the engine was a joy in a show horse ;D.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
This rider is so centered and so brave I wish her only the best with her horses, Carmen from Australia 2007
CarmieBrod 4 years ago
chiki is soooo beautiful
Ponygrl32195 4 years ago
Hey - I was gonna get all on my high horse (oh har har) and tell you he had already warned you twice that he was about to rear, but after seeing the AWESOME way you got him to the side and didn't keep pulling him over, THEN watching your lovely soft hands and seat as you continued his education - I just say WELL FREAKIN DONE!
thedabear247 4 years ago
wow that first rear was awesomely scary! ive had that done to me before, but a little lower down, on a 13.hh pony! he would've hit the fence on his way down so i puled him out to the side and he fell on me. but it was an experience. unfortunately i no lnger ride him so i don't know if hes stopped. you are one excellent rider!
nugfin 4 years ago
Too bad someone else bought her.
You did very well on her and on the other horses you have posted. You're a great rider.
I've been riding nearly 15 years and enjoy training, but some days I wonder if I have the confidence for it. I don't mind the problem "horses" (have yet to see it be the horse's fault) but some days just feel hopeless. I much prefer the nice greenies who haven't had a bad past.
Congratulations on your riding.
HypnoticSilence 4 years ago
I used to ride a Tb cross mare at my old yard, who reared constantly, and when in season was vertually un rideable (not my horse although i still had to ride her) but my instructer told me to smack her between the ears with my stick when she rears, is this the right thing to do? and if not, what is?
rosierocksurworld 4 years ago
Woah, i think i must be more scared than you were when it happened! that was seriously freaky! i would have never coped i'd have probably just flopped onto the floor lol
DJSparkie 4 years ago
Chiki is my favorite! Your a really really good rider!
bibs12 4 years ago
dammit these horses have such nice movement! the horses i ride are nice, but theyre nothing special...!
caddiegrant 4 years ago
omg! well done! you are a really gd rider n u worked really well wiv that mare :D she was so pretty and you are a very good rider from what i see in the video :) good luck in the future! :)
abilou135 4 years ago
wow. that horse is amazing and so are you. so sorry u couldnt get her. i understand what losing a horse feels like. i leased a love-at-first-sight TB gelding and than his owner sold him to some other girl 7 states away.
Well i just have 1 question: is your leg suposed to kinda bounce in the sitting trot? im not asking to be rude cuz i mainly do posting.
110cowgirl 4 years ago
Thank you and I am sorry about the TB you loved too. As for your question the leg is supposed to move some in dressage, sometimes mine move a bit too much ;D. Nothing to get in her way. It has improved. Though more in my good boots, my day to day boots are cheap and give little support like riding in paper :/ though I am replacing those soon.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
very flashy horse, fluid in her movement and all. sorry to hear you didnt get her. By any chance is that barn you were working her in ( the one with the mirrors ) in california?
jimboshippos 4 years ago
Thank you. No, the barn is not in California.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
oh, i see, my friend travels to a barn for the summer in cali, and its set up the same. thanks
jimboshippos 4 years ago
how much did chiki cost?
emeskun 4 years ago
That I don't know. The person that bought her would know what they paid, but I do not know what they paid.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
no1:well done for stayin on lol
no2:did u evr get chiki
no3:ur only 19?
nikizaaa 4 years ago
#1: Thank you!
#2: No I did not.
#3: I am 19, that is correct.
That was almost like a little survey, kind of fun.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
lol She's very challenging. She's my first horse and the instructor chose her for me. She said I had talented and needed a horse that I could train to where I wanted to go. Then I had an accident (not involving the horse) and it pretty much sidelined me for about 4 years and I haven't really been able to ride since. I've had complications with my hip.
poodletrouble 4 years ago
I am sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are doing well now and are able to work with her again.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Excellent Recovery after that rear! I am in the middle of training an Arabian x Saddlebred mare who is very Hot-headed. Its been an Uphill battle for almost 3 years. She just so stubborn. She's learned she can't buck or Rear me off but still tries stupid things. great job on training that horse.
poodletrouble 4 years ago
Thank you very much. I wish you luck with your mare, usually the challenging ones are well worth the effort ^_^.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
do you still see her and do you think youll ever get the chance to buy her?
lalalashea89 4 years ago
No, she was recently sold to someone else. D:
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Your awsome!!! IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE HORRSE IVE BEEN TRAINING HER OWNER IT SELLING HER SO IF YOU HAVE ANY POINTERS OR COMMENT FOR ME PLEASE MESSAGE ME....GOOD LUCK WITH HER BTW
MeJustMe3 4 years ago
you are awsome! Im having the same problem with an owner selling there horse that i have been training for about 6 months so do you think that u could message me and chat? Good luck with her
MeJustMe3 4 years ago
You are a brilliant rider.
RingPopPrincess 4 years ago
Well, thank you very much!
halfpassgal 4 years ago
You are very welcome. =D
RingPopPrincess 4 years ago
Any update on Chiki? Are you still working on buying her? Good luck!
starlightq 4 years ago
I just found out yesterday she was sold to someone. Unfortunately there was nothing I could do. Thank you for asking.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Chiki is a really nice horse. since I see you`re norwegian too, I`ll write the rest of my comment in norwegian; Som sagt, det er en fin hest du har der. Du må være veldig modig siden du klarte å bli kvitt steilingen hennes:) Du har en god sits. Men hvilket program var det du red da hun steilet? Og hvor var det?:)
FairyThale 5 years ago
Eep! I am not Norwegian :x. I do have a Norwegian friend though, I may have to get him to translate it for me ^_^
halfpassgal 5 years ago
You're extremely talented. To turn what she was into what she is must have taken a lot of dedication and work. I've been reared with and almost flipped over on, I know how scary it is. She's gorgeous, and I hope you get her. Her owners should have enough respect for the horse to see everything you've done with her.. if that was MY horse, I'd give her to you! Congratulations.
corpseburrito 5 years ago
Thank you so much. I wish it were as simple as someone giving her to me, that would make things simple, wouldn't it? Of course things are much more complicated.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Hi Halfpassgal. Congrats on bringing this lovely diva round to being so graceful. I take my riding hat off to you! What is the latest news on Chiki? Is she with you? Hope so! Cheers Anne
nagmad1 5 years ago
Thank you. Unfortunately she was sold, and not to me. I can say it was not easy, I just hope she ended up in a home that understands her.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
luv the horse and excellant riding. u definatley should be together!! u are a great pair!!
splashyboy121 5 years ago
To this specific video, being myself an (old) dressage rider AND a musician, I must say (generation gap?) I did not appreciate the music. I ride in silence as much as possible). I'd really prefer the original sound, (like in your Sabi project). Your movies aren't bad, but your real talent, is riding! Do not distract us with loud music with lyrics! If you make a montage, be more subtle with the sound track. This is my humble opinion, I can understand that others will disagree.
garilou2 5 years ago
i thought this song went well with this video. its not like she was doing soething wrong! its just music to a video! The music went well with the horses attidtute, and it was not distracting
equinechick569 5 years ago
Thank you. I don't think the person felt it was wrong, just not in their taste. I am glad you enjoyed it though!
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Nonsense - your music was perfect. As a vocalist, I immediately realized the connection between lyrics and video. The fact you stayed on is a credit to your strong seat. You couldn't have handled it more perfectly and the event was probably what helped you forge a strong bond with the mare - she learned to trust you from your reactions to her "tests." You are a testament to what we should all strive for with our horses. Stay strong. Cheers, a horsewoman in Maryland.
wildhrt 5 years ago
Thank you very much!
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Since a few days, I've been watching with delight almost all the videos that you've posted!
I agree with lots of the comments: you are a very, very, interesting person to watch riding. Not only for your fantastic recovery from the scary rearing mare, or for your beautiful seat. Out of your videos come something that is rarely apparent from the very high performances in dressage: the joy of dressage riding, what ever the level! The building of the partnership between horse and rider.
garilou2 5 years ago
Thank you very much for all those kind words. Such wonderful compliments.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Hi there... You really know how to sit and handle the mare's rear. I would have been off the first round. Cudo's to you for sticking it out and believing in her. I do hope she gets the opportunity to stay with you. You have done so much with her. Maybe she will be your claim to fame...in the dressage/training world. Much love, luck, and well wishing to you girl.
moonlit81 5 years ago
u did really well 2 stay on wid dat rear well recovered
speedyevie 5 years ago
hey!, you did really good responding to that rear. i hope everything works out.. im trying to get a hrose right now . lol
but what were the names of your songs on here? lol
Lindsay108 5 years ago
Thank you. The first song is I Dare You by Shinedown and the second song is Count On Me by Default.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Chiki had to had some tough times if the trainer made her rear! You are ASOME though! I really hope you get her/ I hope you don't loose her, and if you do i feel so bad!
DressageTb 5 years ago
Love this Video... Good job staying on WOW.. love the slow mo..
Horseluv1983 5 years ago
Aww, you are very good rider :) How long have you ride? Chiki is beautiful! She looks sweet :D
sirrrex 5 years ago
Thank you. I have been riding about 7 years now.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
omg good job! when i was watching ur video i was also listening to "who i am hates who i've been" by reliant k and the movie really goes with ur video i was very cool! try it :) but i love how u never gave up and i wish u the very best
metube937 5 years ago
Thank you very much! I actually used that Reliant K song in another video I did called "Extremes". Interesting. Good song too ;D.
halfpassgal 5 years ago
Simply amazing how much of a difference you made in that horse! From someone who's seen bad rearing - that was a fantastic decision in the beginning (and just being able to stay on in the first place...) The owner has to be insane to sell to anyone else. Hoping and praying you get Chiki!
alvorada 5 years ago
Having said that, congratulations for seeing the potential in this horse and not just stamping her as a rogue! She is not safe for anyone with less talent than you. More importantly you love her and that will conquer mountains of problems. The owner is nuts to sell to someone else who could come back at them if this horse falls apart and hurts herself and/or rider. You are completely aware of the possible consequences.... and hopefully for you and her that will mean a lifetime of success!
Popperette 5 years ago
Thank you so very much for all those lovely words. She ended up getting sold to someone else, and there was nothing I could do. I can only hope I left enough with her for her to have a happy life. I will miss her.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
First let me say that I am glad I am not your mother!!!
Popperette 5 years ago
Haha, I think my mom wished that every once in a while. Just when she thought she was getting used to everything they throw something completely new. She is actually in the background of the first rearing clip. (teal shirt)
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Amazing. You and your horse, are both very talented. I wish you the very best of luck for the future. You have an amazing connection. That rear was a nasty one and you did a fantastic way of onctrolling her. i would LOVE to be as good as you. I hope one day soon you will both be togeather again.
Crazy4sinbad 5 years ago
Very very impressive!
You remind me of myself in many ways.
Good choice of music too!
Keep up the good work!
myex0ticlove 5 years ago
You two are amazing. I can SEE the connection between you two in the end... You have come so far and i'm sure you will go so far! Are you planning on being a trainer? Because you should be. I'm subscribing to youuuu lol.
equinequeen 5 years ago
Oh gracias! Yes I do hope to be a trainer, that is what I am working towards.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Excellent Video!
I like to watch it for a quick pick me up :)
Wonderful riding, wonderful horse, wonderful cinematography, wonderful soundtrack. Keep up the good work.
I used to have a horse and also worked on "project" horses like you and lost an abused Arab halter champ gelding who went from coal to 20K Diamond, much like Chiki.
fireweedak 5 years ago
Thank you very much! It is rewarding when they blossom and become happier beings for it.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
you are my hero. simply bc u didnt sell that horse bc it was bad. my horse was an assssss when i got him. now i love him so much. dont ever give up!
nessixo 5 years ago
Thank you, Unfortunately I never owned her, I worked with her. Though I wish she was mine, you can be sure I wouldn't have sold her then.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
wow omg. that is amazing. You certainly should be proud. From such a bad start - this horse looked extrodinary by the end of the video. I always try to give advice when i comment. But i dont think i have any. Perhaps just supple the shoulders, open them up abit, relax your high-upper body. Well done. i give you 10/10
christielippettt 5 years ago
Thank you very much! I have worked quite a bit on my position, my elbows were most of my issues. Slowly getting, there are always things to work on of course.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Amazing video!! I can't imagine handling a rear like you did in the beginning! And I love that you have worked this mare through her troubles What is that second song in the video? I've never heard it before, but I like it!
WyckedWyccan 5 years ago
If you dont get this horse i will pitch a fit!!! YOu guys were made for eachother!!!! where do you live>??? i want you to be my trainer!!! Hahaha
prettypretypandabear 5 years ago
May want to start the fit pitching D: Thank you so much though. I am in TX.
halfpassgal 4 years ago
Awesome video girl. You're a natural in the saddle. That rear was handled like a pro. Awesome. I also love this video more because I <3 the last song to death!
barrelracingc0wgirl 5 years ago
Wow... I would give anything do be just half as good as you.
xlilysjx 5 years ago
you guys look great :) Fantastic video..
And well done for surviving that rear..wonderful stuff :D
christinedaae85 5 years ago
Girl, I must come down for at least a week so we can hang out, and teach me a few pointers! I am wanting to learn dressage *wink* *wink* :P
MorningDusk 5 years ago
I love her trot and i could watch u ride all day,u both are amazing 2getha and i hope u get her...good luck!!!
muffin2291 5 years ago
I love how you ride!!! Well in Dressage. You two make a great team!!
alaskanhorserider 5 years ago
Thank you very much!
halfpassgal 5 years ago
I believe I will see you in the olympics. And If you dont you deserve it!
alaskanhorserider 5 years ago
Awesome video. She is such a goregous mare! love her! good luck getting her, you guys are so great together!
MarshmellowManda 5 years ago
Gracias! I love her too ^_^
halfpassgal 5 years ago
you guys are truly a team. i hope you do end up buyinh her
bodarcmissthomas 5 years ago
Thank you, I have hope.
halfpassgal 5 years ago
i could watch this mare trot all day and still drool over her. i hope you are able to end up getting her. you two are made for each other
menellie 5 years ago
Watching her trot is one thing, you should sit it. Like heaven :D. Thank you, I really hope it works out too.
halfpassgal 5 years ago
oh now don't make me jealous ;] haha.
menellie 5 years ago