The saddle I used in this video was a collegiate with the gullet system - it worked fine fitting him, but I did not get the close contact I get with my 2003 Tad Coffin. And the T C fits his withers fine also. Older T C saddles have a wide tree...new ones are different I think though. I have to say though...many people have ridden him with all different types of saddles and there has never been a problem.
Yes he is lazy and the canter goes no were:) your lower leg swings nawn stop and your uper body tilts forward alot around corners. Who cares? Your learning one step at a time that's all you can do then things will fall in place...work with out strips is good but hard work grate for balance! x
he doesnt look lazy, it pisses me off at least you can get your horse to canter, mine wont and i have to stick a fuckin 3 foot jumps, coz she so lazy, but i think your a great rider (:!
Who ever said to grip with your knee is wrong. Consistent contact through the thigh, a soft and supple knee and contact throughout the lower leg. More important than a jammed down heel is where the leg is at the girth (Stirrup leather perpendicular to the ground) is more important than a heel down. NEVER grip your knee. Grippng at the knee will cause you to pivot at the knee, thus throwing your lower leg back and then often causing a "jumping ahead" of the horse movement.
ok who cares how she rode the horse if your giving advice to someone that already has a trainer your the one who needs some advice and here is some SHUUT UP
i think i have the same girth! haha looks like mine anyway!!haha...can't belive i noticed that! lol! pretty pony haha...my horse Molly over jumps!! haha it's hilarious!but i love herrr<33
i didnt kno u could jump drafts! i was always told that i couldnt jump my balck friesian/percheron x cuz all drafts r top heavy!well u my dear r living proof that u can!btw,hes gorgeousssss!nd u 2 make a great pair!
my shire jumps 3'6". there's lots of incredible youtube videos of drafts jumping with incredible scope, but I guess you do have to be careful of impact on suspensory, etc.
Lovely Riding If You Grip A Little More With Your Knees And Sit More On Your Bum You Will Sit Perfect To His Canter,good lower leg position,Reach For His Ears When Jumping And You Wont Gab Him,Good Riding Keep It Up =]
Try to keep your forward motion before during and after the jump. In other terms, keep moving through the whole jump. You first walk to canter transition was exellent by the way though. Your last few jumps were great as well. Although you seem to have a hard time turning him after the jump and he practically runs into the wall. Perhaps some suppling exersises would be useful to make his mouth softer. Gorgeous horse by the way. You should be pleased.
I just can repeat all those comments! You and your horse are a perfect match! I just went on your barn website and I want to congratulated you to be the ridder of the month!(sorry my english is not perfect). Your horse rocks because DRAFT HORSES ARE GREAT!!!
omg gorgeous! he looks very well schooled (loving the upward canter transitions!), i tip my hat to you LOL. you know you have a balanced horse when you get a half lead change in the back end instead of the front. i love draft crosses, they just look so damn indestructible. great riding =]
Wow, I want him! Lol he's amazing! So so pretty! I just might have to come sneak him out of his pasture ;D Jk jk but he is lovely. You two make a great pair as well!
good job! One thing you might wanna try is counting down to the jump so you get your strides a bit smoother. That will also help him to jump easier. ^_^ Really good job ^_^
Shamus is so cute... He looks like a lot of fun to ride. I like how he gave you a BIG jump at the end. He is adorable! You're doing a great job with him. I often wonder if my big boy would jump... have to wait a while longer to find out... he's still a bit young. :)
Thanks for the kind comments...My reins are a bit long, and I need to get him a little more ahead of my leg...he's being a dumpty dump here. It's just when he really gets going, it's like driving a freight train...lol
Trust me, I certainly understand the draft horse frieght train ride! ha ha He/she will lighten up as he begins to use his "hind end motor" more. I continue to struggle with my mare but it is worth every minute...she is worth it!! Best of luck to the pair of you:)
The saddle I used in this video was a collegiate with the gullet system - it worked fine fitting him, but I did not get the close contact I get with my 2003 Tad Coffin. And the T C fits his withers fine also. Older T C saddles have a wide tree...new ones are different I think though. I have to say though...many people have ridden him with all different types of saddles and there has never been a problem.
michazel1973 11 months ago
what size tree do you use on him for that english saddle?
Quarterhorsez 11 months ago
Yes he is lazy and the canter goes no were:) your lower leg swings nawn stop and your uper body tilts forward alot around corners. Who cares? Your learning one step at a time that's all you can do then things will fall in place...work with out strips is good but hard work grate for balance! x
neffa101 1 year ago
taken on my bday :)
beccah7101 2 years ago
he doesnt look lazy, it pisses me off at least you can get your horse to canter, mine wont and i have to stick a fuckin 3 foot jumps, coz she so lazy, but i think your a great rider (:!
XxXPrincessCherryXxX 2 years ago
Thanks...he has gotten better...best of luck with your horse..
michazel1973 2 years ago
Who ever said to grip with your knee is wrong. Consistent contact through the thigh, a soft and supple knee and contact throughout the lower leg. More important than a jammed down heel is where the leg is at the girth (Stirrup leather perpendicular to the ground) is more important than a heel down. NEVER grip your knee. Grippng at the knee will cause you to pivot at the knee, thus throwing your lower leg back and then often causing a "jumping ahead" of the horse movement.
glengarron 3 years ago
ok who cares how she rode the horse if your giving advice to someone that already has a trainer your the one who needs some advice and here is some SHUUT UP
tedoloverbaby 2 years ago
so cute!!!! :) good work ;D
Marishka301285 3 years ago
I already sent one to your email.
michazel1973 3 years ago
Hey thanks for entering him in my contest. If you could send a picture of him to kiffer_8@hotmail I will include it in my results video. Thanks!!!!!
desilvano 3 years ago
i think i have the same girth! haha looks like mine anyway!!haha...can't belive i noticed that! lol! pretty pony haha...my horse Molly over jumps!! haha it's hilarious!but i love herrr<33
ponyluver88 3 years ago
i didnt kno u could jump drafts! i was always told that i couldnt jump my balck friesian/percheron x cuz all drafts r top heavy!well u my dear r living proof that u can!btw,hes gorgeousssss!nd u 2 make a great pair!
hunterjumpergurlie 3 years ago
Thanks...it took some time...but yes they can. I had alot of help from my trainers..best wishes with your horse.
michazel1973 3 years ago
thnx( :
hunterjumpergurlie 3 years ago
my shire jumps 3'6". there's lots of incredible youtube videos of drafts jumping with incredible scope, but I guess you do have to be careful of impact on suspensory, etc.
desilvano 3 years ago
he's beautiful and you two seem to work well as a team together. Did you enter him in my drafty contest yet?
desilvano 3 years ago
Lovely Riding If You Grip A Little More With Your Knees And Sit More On Your Bum You Will Sit Perfect To His Canter,good lower leg position,Reach For His Ears When Jumping And You Wont Gab Him,Good Riding Keep It Up =]
sexxiexgal 3 years ago
Try to keep your forward motion before during and after the jump. In other terms, keep moving through the whole jump. You first walk to canter transition was exellent by the way though. Your last few jumps were great as well. Although you seem to have a hard time turning him after the jump and he practically runs into the wall. Perhaps some suppling exersises would be useful to make his mouth softer. Gorgeous horse by the way. You should be pleased.
MentiraHermosa 3 years ago
Thanks for the comments...this is an old video, and we have gotten much better since then. I have to get another video up soon.
michazel1973 3 years ago
gorgeous horse! :)
u 2 look great together and nice riding!
Barneystinkbomb 3 years ago
you have a good lower leg position
macnchaz 3 years ago
very very pretty horse. nice jumping too. (:
hunterjumperrr227 3 years ago
I just can repeat all those comments! You and your horse are a perfect match! I just went on your barn website and I want to congratulated you to be the ridder of the month!(sorry my english is not perfect). Your horse rocks because DRAFT HORSES ARE GREAT!!!
Chicottta 3 years ago
Thanks so much...happy riding!
michazel1973 3 years ago
Your boy looks so lovely, love the lead changes over the 2nd jump. I have a PerchX and they are such wonderful horses with giving natures.
dopylopy 3 years ago
Shamus looks like such a lovely horse! You guys go so well together. When I get a horse I'd love one like him =)
silverbrooke 3 years ago
Thanks...He is between 16 1-2...he's all muscle..lol.
michazel1973 3 years ago
omg gorgeous! he looks very well schooled (loving the upward canter transitions!), i tip my hat to you LOL. you know you have a balanced horse when you get a half lead change in the back end instead of the front. i love draft crosses, they just look so damn indestructible. great riding =]
alannagore 3 years ago
you guys look great! i just got a thoroughbred shire x and i hope we'll be doing as well as you guys are soon...
what is this song playing?
lschklar 3 years ago
The name of the song is " A Girl and Her Horse by Carbon Leaf" I love it...Thanks..best of luck with your horse.
michazel1973 3 years ago
Wow, I want him! Lol he's amazing! So so pretty! I just might have to come sneak him out of his pasture ;D Jk jk but he is lovely. You two make a great pair as well!
horserider4718 3 years ago
Ohh hhe is really gorgeous - I love the build of the percherons :)
Looking great - what a lovely canter :)
nala135 3 years ago
Thanks
michazel1973 3 years ago
good job! One thing you might wanna try is counting down to the jump so you get your strides a bit smoother. That will also help him to jump easier. ^_^ Really good job ^_^
LoveMyQuarterHorse 3 years ago
Shamus is so cute... He looks like a lot of fun to ride. I like how he gave you a BIG jump at the end. He is adorable! You're doing a great job with him. I often wonder if my big boy would jump... have to wait a while longer to find out... he's still a bit young. :)
l317537w 3 years ago
aww reminds me of my girly kisses marie, they've got the thick necks... good job with your video!
faithnadex 3 years ago
SO FUNNY...I call Shamus MOO, lovingly of course..I'm sure Ive refered to him as moose b4 also...best of luck to you and Eli.
michazel1973 4 years ago
He is very handsome - you two make a good pair! I'm just getting started with Eli - my big moose! He is 16.2+.
Shamus looks very smooth and responsive.
Julie
julieog 4 years ago
OH MY GODD!!!
Your Horse is beautiful!!
Perfect transitions
you and your horse look great
Prefect Match i'd say =]
i'm so jelious!
I want a draft horse, either a
clydesdale or shire
OOHFCUK 4 years ago
Thank you.....May you get what your heart desires...BTW - your horses are lovely.
michazel1973 4 years ago
Wow, loved the nice canter depart from a walk! Also, doesn't seem heavy in your hands which is awesome, especially for a draft!!
Good for you!
pwcarr 4 years ago
Thanks for the kind comments...My reins are a bit long, and I need to get him a little more ahead of my leg...he's being a dumpty dump here. It's just when he really gets going, it's like driving a freight train...lol
michazel1973 4 years ago
Trust me, I certainly understand the draft horse frieght train ride! ha ha He/she will lighten up as he begins to use his "hind end motor" more. I continue to struggle with my mare but it is worth every minute...she is worth it!! Best of luck to the pair of you:)
pwcarr 4 years ago