Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup: Phase 1

[RaeLanda1]

oh my that paint is so cute! <3

[poodleguru]

since brianne did years and years of hunter and equitation riding, it really helps in the long run. even in jumpers.

[143horsesforevaaa]

Goo Mon Gamin!!! <3

[Sasukrap]

I think the first person's objective was to knock as many poles as she could.

[Rainbowofcolor88]

that paint horse looks so short o.o

[Clover2247]

I love the second person riding the bay. They look so relaxed and he doesn't seem to be pushing his horse too much. The first rider seems to be urging the horse to go faster than nesecarry....

[dragonfly1030]

@Clover2247 I can't really critique any of them, since they're obviously way more advanced than I am as a rider. What I will say is my stomach was in my throat when the rider on the gray made that turn to the Animal Planet jump, and the horse's hind legs clipped off the standard. I was afraid they were going to come crashing through the whole fence.

[LoveLiveEquine]

I believe this is right: Beezie is riding Prima in this phase and in the winning round is riding Judgement ISF. Brianne is riding Mon Gamin, who is a selle francais.

[SelmerLibertyOwner]

That first person went wayyyyy to fast.

[ponyJackson]

Well, it's easy to figure out which one is Brianne xD

[beautyhorse]

wow that paint is gorgeus!! Overall Prima did a good run!

[CorocottasGirl]

I am IN LOVE with that paint.

[HunterJumper346]

Who's the girl riding the Paint looking horse?

[dragonfly1030]

Brianne Goutal

[docsprincess355]

@dragonfly1030 is that Mon Gamin?

[docsprincess355]

@HunterJumper346 that's Briane Goutal and Mon Gamin. Mon Gamin the horse is actually a pony

[horsecrazy27]

OMG I LOVE Beezie's amazing turn at 0:52!!!! Stunning! not just anyone can pull that off! :D

[MartaMaeU]

this is one of the hardest courses i've seen. lots of hairpin turns. even the wide turns are coming in from an odd angle, so if the rider didn't come in at just the right speed, and place their horse in just the right spot, they were screwed. this really tested/ seperated the riders [and horses] well. whoever designed this course needs a raise. =]

[Lyllerh]

@MartaMaeU You can't have watched much showjumping then ;).. Look at pretty much every course that Frank Rothenberger builds, he is very good at it. (he is the one who build's pretty much every world cup course, and he build the course for the olympic games)

[Metallahorses]

Great rounds! Those turns where very tight, but most of em made it XD

[Animalsforever159]

the first riders the girl pushed her horse to hard.

[xXamillioncolorsXx]

Who did Beezie Madden ride? I cant tell. I didnt get to watch it this year and I cant figure it out.

[dragonfly1030]

Prima

[OMGSHhorses]

I thought it was Judgement ISF?

[RodimusX]

that paint is very cute =) gorgeous horse

[CodySue101]

I LOVE MON GAMIN

[living4horses100]

OMGGG me too hes sososososo ahhmazzingly gorgeouss !!

[cowgal58]

Okay i NEED to know! I turned on the tv and this was on with the paint jumping. ANYONE know what breed? SOOO not warmblood

[dragonfly1030]

Selle Francais

[AustinDev]

His name is Mon Gamin, and he is a pinto Dutch Warmblood

[dragonfly1030]

Most sources are quoting him as a Selle Francais

[saylor4019]

Ummm no offence but I dont think hes a warmblood. I beleive he is a Selle Francais

[saylor4019]

Pardon Me, I was watching my recording of the Sporthorse last night and it did say he was a dutch warmblood. So i am sorry. =)

[Animalsforever159]

Ummm... No he is a Selle Francais.

[Animalsforever159]

yeah he is selle francais. hes about the height of one.

[hastingshottie]

i love Beezie's horse for this i think her name is prima

[loser99883]

WOW! The paint horse was remarkable, how beautiful! I also really enjoyed the gray horse, but she was awfully crabby :)

[ammacon]

anyone know what breed the paint is?

[dragonfly1030]

I could be mistaken, but I believe that Mon Gamin (the horse) is a pinto Selle Francais.

[TheOneInTheSky]

yeah, dragonfly1030 is right, its a selle francais. He's so gorgeous, that horse is a great jumper too. I think, but im not sure, that hes not very experienced, so he'll probably be amazing as he gets more experience! =D!

[FastLittleFilly]

How tall is Mon Gamin? he kinda looks like a pony to me...

[dragonfly1030]

He's def. not a pony...maybe 15.3? He's not gigantic, but he is a horse.

[JumpinTheClouds]

Brianne Goutals horse is freakin breathtaking! I love tri-colored horses!

[abercrombiepreppi]

i saw this live and it was absolutly amazing!! My favorite horse was the grey horse that goes first. Does anyone know her name?

[stormhawk27]

omg I was there :D It was awesome!

[dragonfly1030]

Agreed! It was our second year going, and we had a great time!

[pinkweaselgirl]

those are pretty intense turns. great riding. that paint jumped one of those fences from practicially a standstill! wow!

[dragonfly1030]

I changed the format so you can add a video response. People love passing judgment on other riders and their horses. Isn't that half the fun of Youtube--anonymously bashing on people that are much more advanced and committed to the sport than you? *rolls eyes*

[pleatec13]

aha I agree...its sad :( but what can you do right? any way great videos!

[dragonfly1030]

Thanks :)

[stupidblond428a]

awesome video! woohoo! hehe :D i want to steal Mon Gamin x) sry Brianne haha. excellent footage :]

[dragonfly1030]

Thanks! :)

[HondaThoru]

One a course note some of those jumps were well made and nicely set up. On the horses note goooooooooooooooorgiouse. One the note of how jelouse i am of you guys it is alot. The video itself is great as always. Hmmmmmmm i think that covers pretty much everything no aw and yes naturally I LOVE THAT YOU ARE BACK.

[dragonfly1030]

I replied to your comment, but I'm not seeing it--weird! Anyway, I said I'm glad to be back, and that work was taking over my life for a while there! I missed checking in with the Youtube crowd, especially you!!

[HondaThoru]

I think i have that at times to not sure why it does that. I feel all special now youll make me blush aw schucks. Well i think were all glad youre back hows little duncan going.

[dragonfly1030]

Good--he's been quite a firecracker since the weather got cold! I have a video currently uploading of some of our flatwork outside where he was having random spazzes! The energy's been great for jumping--when I've had time to do so. :( Work's been killing me!

[HondaThoru]

Cant wait to see it. Well he seems to me despite his solid build and strong presence that hes very sensitive to his serroundings. Its a good thing and a bad thing at the same time i feel my geldings the same so he tends to be a differnt rider compaired in cold winter weather to warmer summer weather.

[dragonfly1030]

I think you hit the nail right on the head. He is very, very sensitive to his surroundings, but fortunately he doesn't explode quite the way he used to!

[HondaThoru]

Well i think you beeing there for him the new barn and also ozzys friendship have alot to do with that. Not to mention getting older and growing up to. Hes a lovely boy though and looks like hs realy tries to please everyone before thinking of himself and seems to have a big heart i think hed try jumping the grand canyon for you if you asked him before thinking of his own safety.

[dragonfly1030]

Heh--although, I think if he saw it at the last minute, he'd refuse and let me dangle by the reins until I begged for him to pull me up! :)

[HondaThoru]

That thought made me laugh. I can see his expression now thinking "aw sh*t man". Aw my so hilariouse still id think he would put in some effort though.

[USNBRAT91]

I love Beezie Madden :D You're so lucky you got to see this!

[dragonfly1030]

It was absolutely awesome! :)