im hanna...and i am 13 i love horses. I AM GOING TO BE IN MY *FIRST* HORSE SHOW IN JULY! even though its a long ways away... i am soooo nervous!!! it will be my first horse show ever!!! and im probably nervous cuz i will be in walk trot shows cuz i am still learning to canter by like sitting in the saddle and having my heels DOWN lol. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME TIPS ON MY FIRST SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@4everhorserider i did my second show the other day. get rid of the nerves because they screw you up big time. lol and its soo much fun you will get there and just have a blast. especially in the behinds environment. i met like a bizillion new people. its so fun
Libera is so BIG and BEAUTIFUL!!! Leroy is BEAUTIFUL, he has a big body! And I love the pic at 1:03, that is an amazing pic! Great video. I loved it. I look up to you, you are an amazing rider!
i didnt start out english or western..i rode my bffs trick ridinmule in a trick saddle learnin balance seat counting etc..im one of the first trained like that
@horsecrazy522 I think you are very right. I have been trained that english is a 'snobby riding style' and when I was little i just when along with it. And I LOVE western. But I am really wanting to do english now, and i just don't see why the people who told me it was snobby thought that way. It is such an amazing style, and they both help each other out. I want to get into jumping. And I want to ride in an english saddle to get better balance and posture.
this is really cool!!!!!! I think it is cool riding both western and english! I started english switched to western and now i am back at riding english!
i never had any problems riding both, because i show in breed shows, and i started english as a young girl to learn my balance while jumping. and then i went to western and i loved both so now i do all around
Ah. But you started English and went to Western. That was our point. Haha. It's easier to establish good balance riding bareback/english first and then switching to Western. ;)
In general, but it's never good to generalize. If opinions count, bareback would be the real way to learn balance before engaging in more physical horse activities.
i ride mostly english but was taught a bit of western...lol rnach type westeern, not all that show western...which i think would be funn to learn! but for people saying tos way to hard to swicth to western/english...i dont know exactly how that is but i learned to ride hunter and then i switched to dressage(haha it was really hard!) but now on any day i can go from hunter to dressage and have a respactable position.but i dont know how it would be to show western after english....
thats cool i ride both western and english even tho i only have 4 days in an english saddle and ive jumped already but i basically taught myself how to jump with help of youtube videos, magazines, and video games. ive been riding western for about 3 years but during the school year i only ride a few times and then in the summer i go to girl scout camp where ive learned the most. ive never taken real lessons other than girl scout camp my whole entire life
well from a riders stand point, english is the best to learn on if you ever want to go back to english after you have ridden english you can, but it is extremely hard to go from learning western first to riding english
Yes bareback is very good indeed, it helps the rider connect with the horse, it helped me get a better since of balance and eventually they will be able to start hacking and even jumping bareback
I started out bareback with a halter and leadrope. ;) Then I did English/Western simultaneously as I had two friends teaching me and allowing me to ride for them. Then I learned Saddleseat while working Eng/Wes in addition to learning halter/showmanship. ^^;; I've done it all it seems like sometimes. ;)
i started out with my next door neighbors 3 year old danish warmblood stallion (i was the only one who would let me pet him after a good year of standing by the fences watching him, i was only 5) and he was the first horse i actually rode, not smart... but when i was 8 and he was six i started to hop on him bareback at night and gallop off into the forest in ireland (where i used to live) and jump logs you name it! then one of my friends taught me dressage and helped me train him to do dressage
and we got to lvl 3 then we started to do show jumping, he was the best horse. but i started out bareback too! it was probably the stupidest/best decision of my life
Exactly!! ;) I wouldn't change it for the world. Plus I never took lessons. I consider myself 97% self-taught. I have only taken a handful of lessons in the past few years and before that maybe one a year for my birthday or something. Haha.
yea nor would i, i would never change how i leared for the world! this is what makes us, our stories and all! im sooo thankful that my friends were supporting me through it all ya know?
Well, I was totally committed to horses and riding from the time I was 3. No one understood. No one cared to understand. My riding career has been very me vs. them and it cost me a social life. =/ Wouldn't trade any of my riding experiences for the world, but it would have been nice to have had riding friends when I was little--especially like the ones I have now. I love all the girls at the barn and their parents. =]
yea i did lose my social life, i was doing grand prixs and six bars and everything so i traveled a TON, none of my friends understood it so eventually i just stopped returning their calls and texts, in my eyes, a true friends supports you through it all, sure they visited me in the hospital, but did you ever c them out at he barn with me at 4 am? nope, in my eyes they werent even my friends, but now im friends with tons of ppl bcs of riding!
I wasn't even traveling. I actually didn't own a horse or show for years, I just snuck rides on my neighbors horses. ;) But even so my "friends" made fun of me. I don't think they understood the level of commitment I had made to horses and riding. It paid off tho. I had a good IHSA career, I can ride pretty much any discipline, and I know quite a bit about stable management/horsemanship/judging-conformation/etc. Not having to be at every party allowed lots of time for books and practice. Haha.
yea, i wasnt allowed to go to the parties anyways because of the booze and drugs and i didnt want in on that, but my friend who taught me dressage, oh wow, he taught me everything i know about the horse and what to do when they tear ligaments, he was awesome. books helped me alot with my usage of the words though, it was hard to translate from russian to english... lol
Same here. Most people who learn western are taught to ride a particular way in order to show in breed shows. And that style doesn't transfer to english very well and most breed show english riders look like shit and do not ride effectively or correctly at all.
are you insulting the way i was taught??? cause most of what i learned in a western saddle(or at least the most important) came from a reining trainer who trained the national paint reining champ and then english was from a really good jumper person.
all i did was forget about everything id been taught in western basically and just do as i was told
No. I said around here meaning in my area and in my experience. Meaning, while you may be different, most every time I've had a rider that started western when they switched to english they had some bad habits to break because of how they were taught.
haha well then obviously if you can just 'forget' what your 'nation paint reining champ' teacher taught you, you werent taught well at all. you muscle memory just cant 'forget' proper training!
Why does it matter to you? *shrugs* I don't freak out over every comment only the ones that have either offended me or been personal attacks against myself. Those seem like pretty legit reasons to get upset or "freak out" as you say.
Thank you. I don't post things like that unless someone deserves them and I don't even know what was going on with that other video. My brother didn't realize it was my profile logged in on his computer--my operating system was corrupted.
Well you're getting more than me?? I don't lesson at all. I don't own any horses. And the horses I owned weren't amazing or superstars according to most. I made them what they were. I don't show much. Haven't ridden consistently in months. This was just a video showcasing all the horses that I have had the pleasure of working with through the good graces of my friends. Most of my riding experience comes from the kindness and generosity of others. Not because I own my own horse or lesson...
So I don't know what bug crawled up your butt, but don't rain on my parade because I wanted to share some horses I've worked with in some odd 17 years of riding.
The hey lucky you comment was rude, because in case you didn't notice, I don't lesson, I don't ride regularly, I don't own horses--have in the past but never for long and not in like 6 or 8 years. So what she said hurt me. I didn't post this rubbing it in anyone's face. I don't own these horses, didn't own but like 3 of them and it was years ago, I don't take weekly lessons like her, and for her to act like I'm so lucky and spoiled or whatever she felt I am and gathered that I was, was rude...
lord! whats your problem? you are like freaking out over NOTHING jadeandlolly did nothing bt state that she takes lessons on saturday and doesn't own a horse wats the big deal. and yes you are lucky to hve ridden so many good horses but they are NOT lucky to have had a rider like you!!
In case you haven't noticed, this video gets attacked over and over. So I automatically come out on the defensive. Plus I explained why I felt what she said was rude. Plus yay free speech and being entitled to my opinion. I felt it was rude, I have every right to say so. You felt I overreacted, you have every right to say so. However, do I have care what you think? No. And I don't. Have a nice day.
PS--I also love a great western pleasure horse. I couldn't specialize in Western. But I would love to have a horse that could do it just for fun shows. ;)
Oh wow the horses are so beautiful!!! And i love your video description. Im just wondering, for someone who wants to get into horse back riding just as a leisure type thing, and get to know horses & become a good rider. What kind of advice would you give... :D
Get a good trainer. Really really research trainers. Take a trial lesson at several places. Make sure the horses aren't being used in multiple lessons a day, are treated right--look healthy and happy too. And just make sure that the barn isn't one big safety hazard. Make sure the instructors teach in a style that is good for you. IE--I crumble when I'm yelled at. I do well with constructive criticism and reassurance. If you don't want to show, pick a laid back barn vs. an 'A' show barn.
Make sure the instructor has time for you and your needs. Have them teach you at a pace you feel comfortable at. Talk with them after your evaluation lesson and decide that if you just want to ride for fun. Set your first goal to be able to half-seat without dropping or losing your balance at the walk half-way around the arena in a month (4 lessons-ish). Something simple and make the goal harder each time.
TJ was really kickass. First horse I showed Western. He really sparked my love for Western Pleasure. I love love love love a good western pleasure horse.
Thank you very much. =] I really need to update this and make a newer one with all of the other horses I've met and with my IHSA experiences included.
Oliver was sold to two girls in the mountains in NC. At least they were willing to acknowledge he was an english horse and not the western pleasure horse his previous owner insisted he was.
im 13 and have been riding both english and western for the past ten years........... i have broken 18 bones, i am a horseback rider........ that is my occupation, my life and my world....... even though i do intend on being an equine vet when i grow up...... i will go to davis......libera is gorgeous!!!!!!!
I'll let you in on a little secret. I never paid for a riding lesson, not once until I was in college. Read all the books you can, find a horse-y friend and have them teach you to groom and tack up their horses, go to shows--hand out ribbons--people will notice your dedication, and you might even get some riding time. That's how I did it. =] Good luck. You'll get to ride someday. =)
>>;; I don't get to ride all the time. I actually rode very rarely until the past couple of years when I got a job and joined the school riding team. I have gone months and years without riding. But as you can see there are ways to get into riding even when you don't own a horse. You just have to get out there, learn everything you can, and try to find barns willing to hire you to do odd jobs--this way you get hands on experience. You never know where it will take you. =] Good luck.
now where are you going to ride since South Lake is going to be sold. I rode there once when I was looking for a horse. I am changing my major Rachel to large animal vet. Does NC state have a show team?
Hey, a question from a rookie: why is the bit necessary for carriage horses? Isn't a plain bridle good enough? Yesterday here in Barcelona I saw two horses pulling a carriage in the hot sun and one was clearly suffering: he was salivating, his tongue looked swollen and was sticking out sideways, and he appeard to be uncomfortable with the bit in his mouth. It was just a brief glimpse as they were riding by, but it sure didn't look good. Can any horse people enlighten me? Thanks.
A bit is necessary for basic control and breaks depending on the horse. However the situation described doesn't sound like a bit problem, but like a people problem. Sounds like that horse was being pushed and probably not hydrated properly.
However some salivation is a good thing. It shows that the horse has a soft, responsive mouth.
Hm. Ok, thanks for the reply. I didn't know it was normal for horses to salivate while walking around...if that's what you meant. But why is the bit necessary? Why can't you just control them with the bridle or halter or whatever you call it? Why does a peice of metal HAVE to be in their mouths? It certainly doesn't sound very comfortable or nice to me.
Some horses salivate easily even just walking because of certain metals that are used for bits. Also, there is a difference between riding a horse and driving a horse. I agree that when riding if the horse can go without a bit, don't use one. But at the same time, there are plenty of gentle bits that can be used just as a safety precaution. A rider/driver shouldn't be hauling on the horse that hard anyways. Also, as far as I understand, the way most harnesses and the ...
reins are connected need the help of the bit. Plus you want to make sure that there is no way the horse can say 'No.' when it's pulling a huge carriage/cart. Not all bits are harsh. Some are very harsh. Others just look harsh.
Well, thanks for the great info. I also found a website selling a "bitless" bridle, claiming that bits are only used because of tradition, and are not really needed. I wonder if that's just a sales pitch or really true. It makes you wonder if horse people just use bits to control horses more than they would need to with proper training.
I also hate to see carriage horses wearing those blinders. It is really that bad for horses to see what's going on around them?
Those bridles are fine. I doubt anyone would use them for driving but they are just fine for the flat and even some levels of jumping, gaming, etc. Some horses go fine in them, others are too stubborn and ignore them--whereas those horses need bits that they can't ignore.
I just wanted to add that I have and have used the bitless bridle on my horse. Just like with anything, some horses don't like them. My horse actually liked the bit better than it.
And with the bitless you couldn't really do upper level dressage, jumping, etc just because you really need that extra precision a bit gives you. =)
Huh. Well, thanks for all the good information from you guys. I appreciate it. Now I'm not so in the dark.
Now I just wish I could have helped that horse in Barcelona. Maybe if tourists took a good look at the horses pulling them around on hot days, they wouldn't be quite so ready to jump into a carriage. Maybe they could even just walk instead.... now there's a thought, huh? Anyway thanks again.
Yeah, I've heard that a lot of the carriage horses in New York and stuff are abused. I would never take a ride from someone who's horses were obviously being abused. But people just don't know better, I guess. /:
his tongue prbly wasnt swollen, some horses have big tongues, usually when a non horse person thinks of a bit they think of a hard metal bar clanking on horses teeth, well the bit can be round and broken and really soft on a horses mouth(some are even flavored) *think of a twizzler in your mouth, it doesnt hurt, it just gives the person controlling the horse a way to tell it what its supposed to do,there are rumors that horses sticking there tongue out sideways...
just feel good, a horse at my barn does it when hes being brushed, there are horses abused in driving but not all the time, and bits definatly are not the enemy, its the person behind the bit that can be cruel
OK, thanks for the info! I know the horse was suffering, probably from the heat, and the bit didn't help matters. Maybe some day no horse will have to wear one.... in a perfect world. Take care.
I have run barrels and poles--had several impromptu 'lessons' about how to run them and kind of worked on them myself for a while. Never competed, but I do love gaming. =]
Plus when I was doing anything gaming related YouTube didn't exist and videos were still VHS/Non-Digital. Haha!
I'm saving your vid to my "favorites" to show my equine class at HS. very nicely done...shows the work you put into your endeavors to succeed. You should be proud of yourself :)
you know...since you said that..I looked at your other vids..and , thank you I WILL!!! I have students who have never shown (every fall new ones :) they can learn a lot by watching your beatifully made vids and your proffessional show ring turn out :) Thanks again :) Derel
She is doing great. I can ride here without lunging her first. Her hip is stuck so I can't canter her. We started jumping some of the ground poles at Gambler's Ridge. I know how you feel with the college classes. I will say hi for you. I have a lesson tomorrow so I will tell her then.
beautiful! music was lovely to lsiten to and you are also really prety! your horses are gorgeous! i ahvent been to my first show yet (iv been riding for jsut over a eyar) but i plan to show this sumer.
i dont no why people think the music is dull i coulnt listen to it 4eva but still it is a nice bit of composing is that you playing the flute or wot ive played the flute 4 5 years but just quite due to lack of time i choose the horses over the music LOL
I wanted to give up music for a while, but then I realized my mentor could make doing both work, and so could I. So now I'm known as the Equestrian_Flutist. Lol. ;]
Wow...I'm not sure I got a compliment or an insult. I'm really confused as to why people seem to think that the music is so terribly boring. I explain why I chose it. And I also explained that this is not only my first video, but it was made late at night, and I was just learning to use the software. ...whatever.
Yeah, and you're still a bitch. Want a cookie? And yes. I am 100 lbs. Maybe like 105 at the most so you're opinion is really invalid and pointless. Good job. ...bitch.
whatev, i was trying to be a nice person and point out a bad focal point but i guess that was my bad because anyone that came from money and the show ring must have no kindness in them!
Nice? Bad focal point? Fuck, this is just a video I threw together to learn how to use the editing program. It's just a neat way for me to throw all my pictures and sentimental stuff together. And you think I come from money and the show ring? You have no idea the insult you have just decided to throw at me. I do NOT come from money. I do not show all the time. I am not a spoiled bitch. I work hard for ever second I spend in the saddle, ever time I show, and every chance I get to be with horses.
You have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. First you tell me I look fat in the saddle, then you decide to pass judgement on me and basically tell me I'm a spoiled bitch. Hell no. You're way off base here. If you'd like to continue to piss me off, go for it.
well its clear to see that your not very confident in your self or riding cause if you were you wouldnt have been saying shit about other awesomely skilled riders
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when you climb on a horse, you are risking your life. but when you're riding, you are most alive
flyawayhorses 7 months ago
when you climb on a horse, you are risking your life. but when you're riding, you are most alive
flyawayhorses 7 months ago
boring!!!!!!!!!
TheLillix100 10 months ago
horsse back riding its who i am not what i do i love it and i feel the same way!!
pecoslover97 1 year ago
Libera was gorgeous ! (: And Leroy is such a cutie, I love his little tail! (: .
breyergirl321 1 year ago
You have had a lot of horses! lol. I have had... 0 :) but im a good rider and hav been ridin for 5 years
iluuvanimals 1 year ago
@imadeejayshadow thats so cool and u are beautiful
craziehorse2 1 year ago
im hanna...and i am 13 i love horses. I AM GOING TO BE IN MY *FIRST* HORSE SHOW IN JULY! even though its a long ways away... i am soooo nervous!!! it will be my first horse show ever!!! and im probably nervous cuz i will be in walk trot shows cuz i am still learning to canter by like sitting in the saddle and having my heels DOWN lol. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME TIPS ON MY FIRST SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4everhorserider 1 year ago
@4everhorserider i did my second show the other day. get rid of the nerves because they screw you up big time. lol and its soo much fun you will get there and just have a blast. especially in the behinds environment. i met like a bizillion new people. its so fun
rodeoqueen1300 1 year ago
The video was kewl but the music made it boring :D ...
VonKattD 1 year ago
Libera is so BIG and BEAUTIFUL!!! Leroy is BEAUTIFUL, he has a big body! And I love the pic at 1:03, that is an amazing pic! Great video. I loved it. I look up to you, you are an amazing rider!
rodeoqueen1300 1 year ago
I have always rode western. but every time i wanted to run i held the horn. but when i went to english.
what you are doing i have always wanted to do. i have only had my horse for a year and a half. he is the best thing that has ever happend to me
6531420 1 year ago
i didnt start out english or western..i rode my bffs trick ridinmule in a trick saddle learnin balance seat counting etc..im one of the first trained like that
The4hcowgirl 1 year ago
i LOVE horses . i only ride english thoe haha , i love riding barebackk , i feel free haha
cocoaluver133 1 year ago
@cocoaluver133 NOTHING beats bareback. lol. It is so amazing.
rodeoqueen1300 1 year ago
i ride both. i think each kind of helps the other.
horsecrazy522 1 year ago
@horsecrazy522 I think you are very right. I have been trained that english is a 'snobby riding style' and when I was little i just when along with it. And I LOVE western. But I am really wanting to do english now, and i just don't see why the people who told me it was snobby thought that way. It is such an amazing style, and they both help each other out. I want to get into jumping. And I want to ride in an english saddle to get better balance and posture.
rodeoqueen1300 1 year ago
Take the saddle off the horse you ride and go bareback. It beats any saddle for balance lessons.
H0useMouse 1 year ago
this is really cool!!!!!! I think it is cool riding both western and english! I started english switched to western and now i am back at riding english!
sing4life64 1 year ago
I think riding western then English is better. Well western just is better than English so why switch? All my friends like western better!
HorsieRider125 2 years ago
Very Sweet.
kirstas 2 years ago
beautiful...wow i love it they are al so beautiful i love ridding an d my horses names are quincy and willie!
britttanyyx3 2 years ago
Beautiful video!! I know exactly what you mean!! 5*
bellabelliboo 2 years ago
i never had any problems riding both, because i show in breed shows, and i started english as a young girl to learn my balance while jumping. and then i went to western and i loved both so now i do all around
AQHorseFaN16 2 years ago
Ah. But you started English and went to Western. That was our point. Haha. It's easier to establish good balance riding bareback/english first and then switching to Western. ;)
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
In general, but it's never good to generalize. If opinions count, bareback would be the real way to learn balance before engaging in more physical horse activities.
H0useMouse 1 year ago
THAT IS SCARY! I ride horses (not as well as you), I am named Rachel, AND I play flute! AHHHH!
treestumpsarecool 2 years ago
That's too cool!!!
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
@ImaDeeJayShadow Dude. My name's also Rachel, I ride horses, and I play the flute. Weirdddd.
rachelladuH 1 year ago
chaminade concertino, excellent flute repertoire for a wonderful riding video.
borderxline 2 years ago
That's Latta Plantation in Huntersville, NC.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
@ImaDeeJayShadow I kept thinking that was Latta. Small world! lol
Swallowchllorox 1 year ago
I ride English, but I have always wanted to try Western. Would it be easier going from English to Western? Then Western to English?
RandomPerson652 2 years ago
I was always told English to Western is easier. Simply because you learn to balance without the horn on the saddle.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
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ottopasquier 2 years ago
i ride mostly english but was taught a bit of western...lol rnach type westeern, not all that show western...which i think would be funn to learn! but for people saying tos way to hard to swicth to western/english...i dont know exactly how that is but i learned to ride hunter and then i switched to dressage(haha it was really hard!) but now on any day i can go from hunter to dressage and have a respactable position.but i dont know how it would be to show western after english....
myhorsepayday 2 years ago
thats cool i ride both western and english even tho i only have 4 days in an english saddle and ive jumped already but i basically taught myself how to jump with help of youtube videos, magazines, and video games. ive been riding western for about 3 years but during the school year i only ride a few times and then in the summer i go to girl scout camp where ive learned the most. ive never taken real lessons other than girl scout camp my whole entire life
klsunsnowluck 2 years ago
Ok, yeah you are freakin' out about some comments...Even one was a compliment and you took a spaz
TheReasonForStuff 2 years ago
*rolls eyes* Maybe you haven't noticed...I don't give a shit.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
Its lovely that you ride both western and english. I don't see why there has to be so much controversy between the two.
Equestrian2001 2 years ago
well from a riders stand point, english is the best to learn on if you ever want to go back to english after you have ridden english you can, but it is extremely hard to go from learning western first to riding english
thebluebot 2 years ago
Agreed. However, after establishing basic balance I have my students do a lot of bareback riding--provided they have a safe enough mount.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
Yes bareback is very good indeed, it helps the rider connect with the horse, it helped me get a better since of balance and eventually they will be able to start hacking and even jumping bareback
thebluebot 2 years ago
I started out bareback with a halter and leadrope. ;) Then I did English/Western simultaneously as I had two friends teaching me and allowing me to ride for them. Then I learned Saddleseat while working Eng/Wes in addition to learning halter/showmanship. ^^;; I've done it all it seems like sometimes. ;)
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
i started out with my next door neighbors 3 year old danish warmblood stallion (i was the only one who would let me pet him after a good year of standing by the fences watching him, i was only 5) and he was the first horse i actually rode, not smart... but when i was 8 and he was six i started to hop on him bareback at night and gallop off into the forest in ireland (where i used to live) and jump logs you name it! then one of my friends taught me dressage and helped me train him to do dressage
thebluebot 2 years ago
and we got to lvl 3 then we started to do show jumping, he was the best horse. but i started out bareback too! it was probably the stupidest/best decision of my life
thebluebot 2 years ago
Exactly!! ;) I wouldn't change it for the world. Plus I never took lessons. I consider myself 97% self-taught. I have only taken a handful of lessons in the past few years and before that maybe one a year for my birthday or something. Haha.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
yea nor would i, i would never change how i leared for the world! this is what makes us, our stories and all! im sooo thankful that my friends were supporting me through it all ya know?
thebluebot 2 years ago
Well, I was totally committed to horses and riding from the time I was 3. No one understood. No one cared to understand. My riding career has been very me vs. them and it cost me a social life. =/ Wouldn't trade any of my riding experiences for the world, but it would have been nice to have had riding friends when I was little--especially like the ones I have now. I love all the girls at the barn and their parents. =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
yea i did lose my social life, i was doing grand prixs and six bars and everything so i traveled a TON, none of my friends understood it so eventually i just stopped returning their calls and texts, in my eyes, a true friends supports you through it all, sure they visited me in the hospital, but did you ever c them out at he barn with me at 4 am? nope, in my eyes they werent even my friends, but now im friends with tons of ppl bcs of riding!
thebluebot 2 years ago
I wasn't even traveling. I actually didn't own a horse or show for years, I just snuck rides on my neighbors horses. ;) But even so my "friends" made fun of me. I don't think they understood the level of commitment I had made to horses and riding. It paid off tho. I had a good IHSA career, I can ride pretty much any discipline, and I know quite a bit about stable management/horsemanship/judging-conformation/etc. Not having to be at every party allowed lots of time for books and practice. Haha.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
yea, i wasnt allowed to go to the parties anyways because of the booze and drugs and i didnt want in on that, but my friend who taught me dressage, oh wow, he taught me everything i know about the horse and what to do when they tear ligaments, he was awesome. books helped me alot with my usage of the words though, it was hard to translate from russian to english... lol
thebluebot 2 years ago
hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Emmabunnybaby 2 years ago
i started out riding western and just least week went to an english riding camp and had no trouble at all switching over
klsunsnowluck 2 years ago
well where i live, if you are taught proper western its extremely hard to learn proper english, not insulting the way you have been taught at all
thebluebot 2 years ago
Same here. Most people who learn western are taught to ride a particular way in order to show in breed shows. And that style doesn't transfer to english very well and most breed show english riders look like shit and do not ride effectively or correctly at all.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
are you insulting the way i was taught??? cause most of what i learned in a western saddle(or at least the most important) came from a reining trainer who trained the national paint reining champ and then english was from a really good jumper person.
all i did was forget about everything id been taught in western basically and just do as i was told
klsunsnowluck 2 years ago
No. I said around here meaning in my area and in my experience. Meaning, while you may be different, most every time I've had a rider that started western when they switched to english they had some bad habits to break because of how they were taught.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
haha well then obviously if you can just 'forget' what your 'nation paint reining champ' teacher taught you, you werent taught well at all. you muscle memory just cant 'forget' proper training!
thebluebot 2 years ago
I Like Dottie
HorseSpazer911 2 years ago 2
Holy snapples theres some drama on your video. I'm sorry :(. Drama is never fun.
SarahLeeSings 2 years ago 2
why would people criticize you or attack you? this is a very nice video i don't see anything wrong.
horseyjill28 2 years ago 2
Why do you freak out of comments?
FreddyOgSigrid 2 years ago
Why does it matter to you? *shrugs* I don't freak out over every comment only the ones that have either offended me or been personal attacks against myself. Those seem like pretty legit reasons to get upset or "freak out" as you say.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
haha, sucks.. ok well you came with a valid point. I will remove my comments
UhhPlanBProductions 2 years ago
Thank you. I don't post things like that unless someone deserves them and I don't even know what was going on with that other video. My brother didn't realize it was my profile logged in on his computer--my operating system was corrupted.
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UhhPlanBProductions 2 years ago
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girl stop frekin out about peoples comments they didn't know
ilovepreciousjim 2 years ago
Why don't you mind your own business? -_-;;
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
well hey lucky u - i only hav an hour lesson every saturday and no pony or horse of my own
jadeandlolly 2 years ago
Well you're getting more than me?? I don't lesson at all. I don't own any horses. And the horses I owned weren't amazing or superstars according to most. I made them what they were. I don't show much. Haven't ridden consistently in months. This was just a video showcasing all the horses that I have had the pleasure of working with through the good graces of my friends. Most of my riding experience comes from the kindness and generosity of others. Not because I own my own horse or lesson...
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
every Saturday.
So I don't know what bug crawled up your butt, but don't rain on my parade because I wanted to share some horses I've worked with in some odd 17 years of riding.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
jadeandlolly wasn't rude.She had just said that she didn't have the chance to ride so much horses in her life...
DisneysDream 2 years ago
The hey lucky you comment was rude, because in case you didn't notice, I don't lesson, I don't ride regularly, I don't own horses--have in the past but never for long and not in like 6 or 8 years. So what she said hurt me. I didn't post this rubbing it in anyone's face. I don't own these horses, didn't own but like 3 of them and it was years ago, I don't take weekly lessons like her, and for her to act like I'm so lucky and spoiled or whatever she felt I am and gathered that I was, was rude...
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
lord! whats your problem? you are like freaking out over NOTHING jadeandlolly did nothing bt state that she takes lessons on saturday and doesn't own a horse wats the big deal. and yes you are lucky to hve ridden so many good horses but they are NOT lucky to have had a rider like you!!
purpledaisy94 2 years ago
In case you haven't noticed, this video gets attacked over and over. So I automatically come out on the defensive. Plus I explained why I felt what she said was rude. Plus yay free speech and being entitled to my opinion. I felt it was rude, I have every right to say so. You felt I overreacted, you have every right to say so. However, do I have care what you think? No. And I don't. Have a nice day.
ImaDeeJayShadow 2 years ago
cool so do you ride english and western, or just one?
mysocksskilletrocks 3 years ago 3
I ride quite a few disciplines. ^^;;
English, Western, Saddleseat (TWH/Gaited), Dressage, Hunters (Over Fences/EQ), Halter, Showmanship. I've done Barrels/Poles/Games. I've even driven a few times.
So I've done a lot. And I really love all of it. I think my true passion is Dressage/Hunters/Hunter Over Fences. They're just such beautiful sports.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
PS--I also love a great western pleasure horse. I couldn't specialize in Western. But I would love to have a horse that could do it just for fun shows. ;)
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
I love your video! My Diamond is my world. Ive only had her since Aug of 08. Whisper was my first, he is sooo special to me.
Keep up the good work!
mtgqueenie 3 years ago 3
Oh wow the horses are so beautiful!!! And i love your video description. Im just wondering, for someone who wants to get into horse back riding just as a leisure type thing, and get to know horses & become a good rider. What kind of advice would you give... :D
I would love to know!!! THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD
kayteequeen 3 years ago 2
Get a good trainer. Really really research trainers. Take a trial lesson at several places. Make sure the horses aren't being used in multiple lessons a day, are treated right--look healthy and happy too. And just make sure that the barn isn't one big safety hazard. Make sure the instructors teach in a style that is good for you. IE--I crumble when I'm yelled at. I do well with constructive criticism and reassurance. If you don't want to show, pick a laid back barn vs. an 'A' show barn.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Make sure the instructor has time for you and your needs. Have them teach you at a pace you feel comfortable at. Talk with them after your evaluation lesson and decide that if you just want to ride for fun. Set your first goal to be able to half-seat without dropping or losing your balance at the walk half-way around the arena in a month (4 lessons-ish). Something simple and make the goal harder each time.
Overall make sure you have fun!!! =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
you have had a lot of horses in your life.....sorry about trouble sassy jack
sOfTbAlLCaTcHeR678 3 years ago
Now if only they had all been mine. ;)
TJ was really kickass. First horse I showed Western. He really sparked my love for Western Pleasure. I love love love love a good western pleasure horse.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
nice position in the english saddle i went to a clinic and thats all he talked about was my seat
ponyjockey101 3 years ago
Thank you very much. =] I really need to update this and make a newer one with all of the other horses I've met and with my IHSA experiences included.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
what happened to oliver? He was a gorgeous horse!
cathrynxox 3 years ago
Oliver was sold to two girls in the mountains in NC. At least they were willing to acknowledge he was an english horse and not the western pleasure horse his previous owner insisted he was.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
great video beautiful horses...!
alwaysinthesaddle 3 years ago
I love your horse!!
starburstpeeps 3 years ago
Is 2:22 at Bit by bit?
ptiteblonde31850 3 years ago
Unless they changed the name it's Harmon Fields, in Tryon, North Carolina.
I've never shown outside of NC.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
ok ya, bit by bit is in Texas =]
ptiteblonde31850 3 years ago
Yeah. That's a little ways from home for me. Haha! =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
im 13 and have been riding both english and western for the past ten years........... i have broken 18 bones, i am a horseback rider........ that is my occupation, my life and my world....... even though i do intend on being an equine vet when i grow up...... i will go to davis......libera is gorgeous!!!!!!!
jumpslikearockstar 3 years ago
you are a great rider! And the music in the video is amazing. You also gave some great advice to some of the other comments. I loved your vid!
xCrazyCowgirlx 3 years ago 3
Thanks. =] I appreciate it. It's all what I love. Including the advice. Haha. I plan on teaching history. ;)
Good luck with your riding. =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
I love the pictures and the song. What a great idea!
PrettyLittlePony14 3 years ago
I love horseback riding, I wish I had a horse, I wish I could have some horseback riding lessons but I can't afford it.
123kaitlyn456 3 years ago
I'll let you in on a little secret. I never paid for a riding lesson, not once until I was in college. Read all the books you can, find a horse-y friend and have them teach you to groom and tack up their horses, go to shows--hand out ribbons--people will notice your dedication, and you might even get some riding time. That's how I did it. =] Good luck. You'll get to ride someday. =)
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
GOOD IDEA!!!!!
DPfanaticC1 3 years ago
All you people who get to ride horses all the time are so lucky! I'm jealous =/
07marie 3 years ago
>>;; I don't get to ride all the time. I actually rode very rarely until the past couple of years when I got a job and joined the school riding team. I have gone months and years without riding. But as you can see there are ways to get into riding even when you don't own a horse. You just have to get out there, learn everything you can, and try to find barns willing to hire you to do odd jobs--this way you get hands on experience. You never know where it will take you. =] Good luck.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Wow you ride really well!!! and your horses are so pretty! and I would kill to play my clarinet as well as you play flute!!!
XxXDivaBarcooXxX 3 years ago
you've had lots of horses. i'm only on my 2nd horse and thats cuz my mom sold our old horse cuz it kept hurting itself. great video
hunterjumper63 3 years ago
hey again.
now where are you going to ride since South Lake is going to be sold. I rode there once when I was looking for a horse. I am changing my major Rachel to large animal vet. Does NC state have a show team?
hunterjumper70 3 years ago
Yeah they have an IHSA show team, in fact you can take your horse and board there and show your own horse at shows outside of the IHSA too.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
this was a really nice video
06howek 3 years ago
Hey, a question from a rookie: why is the bit necessary for carriage horses? Isn't a plain bridle good enough? Yesterday here in Barcelona I saw two horses pulling a carriage in the hot sun and one was clearly suffering: he was salivating, his tongue looked swollen and was sticking out sideways, and he appeard to be uncomfortable with the bit in his mouth. It was just a brief glimpse as they were riding by, but it sure didn't look good. Can any horse people enlighten me? Thanks.
journeyman47 3 years ago
A bit is necessary for basic control and breaks depending on the horse. However the situation described doesn't sound like a bit problem, but like a people problem. Sounds like that horse was being pushed and probably not hydrated properly.
However some salivation is a good thing. It shows that the horse has a soft, responsive mouth.
Hope this helped.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Hm. Ok, thanks for the reply. I didn't know it was normal for horses to salivate while walking around...if that's what you meant. But why is the bit necessary? Why can't you just control them with the bridle or halter or whatever you call it? Why does a peice of metal HAVE to be in their mouths? It certainly doesn't sound very comfortable or nice to me.
journeyman47 3 years ago
Some horses salivate easily even just walking because of certain metals that are used for bits. Also, there is a difference between riding a horse and driving a horse. I agree that when riding if the horse can go without a bit, don't use one. But at the same time, there are plenty of gentle bits that can be used just as a safety precaution. A rider/driver shouldn't be hauling on the horse that hard anyways. Also, as far as I understand, the way most harnesses and the ...
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
reins are connected need the help of the bit. Plus you want to make sure that there is no way the horse can say 'No.' when it's pulling a huge carriage/cart. Not all bits are harsh. Some are very harsh. Others just look harsh.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Well, thanks for the great info. I also found a website selling a "bitless" bridle, claiming that bits are only used because of tradition, and are not really needed. I wonder if that's just a sales pitch or really true. It makes you wonder if horse people just use bits to control horses more than they would need to with proper training.
I also hate to see carriage horses wearing those blinders. It is really that bad for horses to see what's going on around them?
journeyman47 3 years ago
Those bridles are fine. I doubt anyone would use them for driving but they are just fine for the flat and even some levels of jumping, gaming, etc. Some horses go fine in them, others are too stubborn and ignore them--whereas those horses need bits that they can't ignore.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
I just wanted to add that I have and have used the bitless bridle on my horse. Just like with anything, some horses don't like them. My horse actually liked the bit better than it.
And with the bitless you couldn't really do upper level dressage, jumping, etc just because you really need that extra precision a bit gives you. =)
Ratasimia 3 years ago
Huh. Well, thanks for all the good information from you guys. I appreciate it. Now I'm not so in the dark.
Now I just wish I could have helped that horse in Barcelona. Maybe if tourists took a good look at the horses pulling them around on hot days, they wouldn't be quite so ready to jump into a carriage. Maybe they could even just walk instead.... now there's a thought, huh? Anyway thanks again.
journeyman47 3 years ago
Yeah, I've heard that a lot of the carriage horses in New York and stuff are abused. I would never take a ride from someone who's horses were obviously being abused. But people just don't know better, I guess. /:
Ratasimia 3 years ago
his tongue prbly wasnt swollen, some horses have big tongues, usually when a non horse person thinks of a bit they think of a hard metal bar clanking on horses teeth, well the bit can be round and broken and really soft on a horses mouth(some are even flavored) *think of a twizzler in your mouth, it doesnt hurt, it just gives the person controlling the horse a way to tell it what its supposed to do,there are rumors that horses sticking there tongue out sideways...
equitationchick772 3 years ago
just feel good, a horse at my barn does it when hes being brushed, there are horses abused in driving but not all the time, and bits definatly are not the enemy, its the person behind the bit that can be cruel
equitationchick772 3 years ago
OK, thanks for the info! I know the horse was suffering, probably from the heat, and the bit didn't help matters. Maybe some day no horse will have to wear one.... in a perfect world. Take care.
journeyman47 3 years ago
Don't forget, 16 years of stepping in horse plops too! That's half the fun!
masssheltie 3 years ago
*rolls eyes*
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Awesome! Have you ever done barrels or poles?
Taliaa070 3 years ago
I have run barrels and poles--had several impromptu 'lessons' about how to run them and kind of worked on them myself for a while. Never competed, but I do love gaming. =]
Plus when I was doing anything gaming related YouTube didn't exist and videos were still VHS/Non-Digital. Haha!
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Oh haha! Cool!
Taliaa070 3 years ago
ps....they were SO good I just subscribed :)
twomblypublishing 3 years ago
I'm saving your vid to my "favorites" to show my equine class at HS. very nicely done...shows the work you put into your endeavors to succeed. You should be proud of yourself :)
twomblypublishing 3 years ago 2
Wow! Thanks a lot! =] Feel free to use any of my other videos as well. Good luck with your equine class. =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
you know...since you said that..I looked at your other vids..and , thank you I WILL!!! I have students who have never shown (every fall new ones :) they can learn a lot by watching your beatifully made vids and your proffessional show ring turn out :) Thanks again :) Derel
twomblypublishing 3 years ago
heyy that was absoulutely amazingg !!!
i go horse riding but im not as good as you !
your fantastic !!
my role model !
what is the name of the song ?
87831791 3 years ago
Thanks! Glad I could be inspiring. =] The song is Concertino For Flute & Piano, Op. 107 by Cecile Chaminade.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
well put together. you performed that on flute? wow AMAZING! i played flute for a while at school, and its not the easiest thing to learn!
KTsees234 3 years ago
Haha! That's not me though. That's James Galway. I did perform the same piece though. =] It was great fun. =] Flute is wonderful. I love it =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
buuuuuuuuuuuu
007mieszko 3 years ago
WTF? *rolls eyes* For the love of all that is holy please post something at least slightly intelligent. I mean, come on!
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
hey, great video!
can you check out my page and rate and comment on my videos? Thanks!
sweetartcandy 3 years ago
Thanks. Sure. =] Always glad to return the favor. Be sure to check out my other videos too.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
hey girl this is Laura
How are you?
hunterjumper70 3 years ago
I'm doing well! How is your baby? She feeling better?? I sure hope so!!
Tell Gail hi for me! And tell her that I will email her soon. 40 hour work weeks on top of classes is killing me.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
She is doing great. I can ride here without lunging her first. Her hip is stuck so I can't canter her. We started jumping some of the ground poles at Gambler's Ridge. I know how you feel with the college classes. I will say hi for you. I have a lesson tomorrow so I will tell her then.
hunterjumper70 3 years ago
Very Nice... I liked it
HeelsDownToesUp 3 years ago
Amen Sister
HORSESOUL2 3 years ago
beautiful! music was lovely to lsiten to and you are also really prety! your horses are gorgeous! i ahvent been to my first show yet (iv been riding for jsut over a eyar) but i plan to show this sumer.
heartsxandxkisses 3 years ago
beautiful vid!!!!
stumblex 3 years ago
Thanks a lot!! =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Why is everyone so negative....
peprox500 3 years ago
Beats me. I posted this for personal reasons and got ripped a new one. *shrugs*
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
They are probably just jealous of your beautiful horses, and have nothing else to do put criticise (sp? xD) your talent of riding.
-peprox500
peprox500 3 years ago
Tell Me About it...
HORSESOUL2 3 years ago
i dont no why people think the music is dull i coulnt listen to it 4eva but still it is a nice bit of composing is that you playing the flute or wot ive played the flute 4 5 years but just quite due to lack of time i choose the horses over the music LOL
ilognie123 3 years ago
I wanted to give up music for a while, but then I realized my mentor could make doing both work, and so could I. So now I'm known as the Equestrian_Flutist. Lol. ;]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Gail right :)
hunterjumper70 3 years ago
good job!!! nice horses!
EqRider121 3 years ago
Thanks!! =]
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Beautiful horses boring vid & musiz zzzzzz lol
Sally19930 3 years ago
Wow...I'm not sure I got a compliment or an insult. I'm really confused as to why people seem to think that the music is so terribly boring. I explain why I chose it. And I also explained that this is not only my first video, but it was made late at night, and I was just learning to use the software. ...whatever.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
boooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrringgggg
Sally19930 3 years ago
Congrats on being redundant and on posting a pointless comment.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
man tough crowd!Why don't we all go jump in a lake!(jk)
QuarterHorseRider480 3 years ago
nt to be mean but at 3:59 you looked kind of chunky. i thinkj it was the angle.
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
Yeah...all 100lbs of me looks HUGE!
Next time, think before you leave a completely pointless, stupid, and insulting message.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
please your NOT 100lbs!!! maby more like 120! i was just telling you that that angle isnt good for you.
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
Yeah, and you're still a bitch. Want a cookie? And yes. I am 100 lbs. Maybe like 105 at the most so you're opinion is really invalid and pointless. Good job. ...bitch.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
whatev, i was trying to be a nice person and point out a bad focal point but i guess that was my bad because anyone that came from money and the show ring must have no kindness in them!
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
Nice? Bad focal point? Fuck, this is just a video I threw together to learn how to use the editing program. It's just a neat way for me to throw all my pictures and sentimental stuff together. And you think I come from money and the show ring? You have no idea the insult you have just decided to throw at me. I do NOT come from money. I do not show all the time. I am not a spoiled bitch. I work hard for ever second I spend in the saddle, ever time I show, and every chance I get to be with horses.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
You have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. First you tell me I look fat in the saddle, then you decide to pass judgement on me and basically tell me I'm a spoiled bitch. Hell no. You're way off base here. If you'd like to continue to piss me off, go for it.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
foget you i have to go ride now. if you want to keep insulting me when i just said something,then go ahead, I DONT CARE!!!
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
well its clear to see that your not very confident in your self or riding cause if you were you wouldnt have been saying shit about other awesomely skilled riders
horseluvrchick02 3 years ago
I don't think the mechanical Wal*Mart horses count as real riding. Nice try.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
mechanical Wal*Mart horses? pa-lease. i ride REAl horse and have been for 10 years, i started when i was 5.
FYI:Wal*Mart doesnt sell mechanical horses, unless you live in hick-vill.
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
I didn't say Wal*Mart sells mechanical horses, I was making a reference to the quarter machines OUT FRONT. Fucking duh.
You're still a fuckin'...well I'd say retard, but I wouldn't want to insult the special kids.
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
Unless you live in the town of Hickvill, Hillbilly Town or Franklinville Wal*Mart's dont have mechanical horses out front
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago
Wow. What a BRILLIANT and completely INSULTING comeback. *rolls eyes* Is your 'think tank' running dry or what?
ImaDeeJayShadow 3 years ago
its sooooooo NOT my "think tank" thats running dry, its yours. :)
happybunnyluvr 3 years ago