I don't think he's mean, sometimes harsh, but not mean. I like that he tells the truth instead of sucking up to someone who is only doing something wrong. It WILL make you a better rider if you know when you're doing something wrong and I like George's approach to telling it like it is even if he offends someone. You take a lot more away from someone who informs you of your fault and then how to change it and make it better than you would from someone who only nurses your errors.
I rode in one of his clinics in Ohio and he pulled me into the center of the ring and made me take my helmet off and ask me what color my hair was (i'm blonde). lol It was funny but really embarassing because i'd like to think i'm not an idiot haha but anyway, I did learn a lot and would do it again. You just have to know going into it that he is going to try to rattle your cage and the best riders will be able to put that aside and get the job done.
George Morris is pretty much God of the horse world. anytime someone around here asks who he is, that's the answer pretty much everyone gives. I read his column in Practical Horseman religiously, and my goal for this show year is to get a picture that i think is good enough and send it in to be critiqued. my trainer just gave me one of his books and a bunch of post-it notes and said "study". and i am lol. i'd love to just be able to watch one of his clinics
i just went to one of his clinics recently to watch and it was really fun. My trainer is a childhood friend of his so I got to meet him very briefly and he was nice, but he's definitely intense. He called one girl that was setting up a jump wrong "bird brains"
I think this video is where i went..was it Huntersville show stables in rocklin?
i don't know personally, but at the equine affaire he made fun of one of the rider's belts because it was hot pink saying that the reason her horse was refusing was because of her distracting "disco belt". hah.
It's amazing! You learn so much it's unbelievable. He has a nice way of making even complicated concepts easy to understand by breaking everything down into peices. It's a real confidence builder.
I rode in a clinic with him in the 70s, and he reduced me to tears. I was nervous, he didn't like my horse, and the more belittling comments he made, the worse I rode. It took a long time for me to get over it. He's a legendary instructor, but he wasn't good for me at that time. His harshness can galvanize some riders to greater heights. Others can be crushed. His reputation also makes his praise that much more meaningful. Also, he may have mellowed with age--I hope so.
I am so, SO, sSO0o thanking you for posting this clip! The last time we got to see George was only very briefly last year @ Tampa -- the day of the the Invitational -- and it is WoNDeRFuL to see him looking/sounding so great!! [cont'd @ REPLY]
George Morris is beastly!!!
spottie524 1 year ago
I don't think he's mean, sometimes harsh, but not mean. I like that he tells the truth instead of sucking up to someone who is only doing something wrong. It WILL make you a better rider if you know when you're doing something wrong and I like George's approach to telling it like it is even if he offends someone. You take a lot more away from someone who informs you of your fault and then how to change it and make it better than you would from someone who only nurses your errors.
horseandfox92 2 years ago
hes so amazing... ive ridden in every clinic of his since i was 12. my mom is a very good friend of his. i love him :)
horselover866 2 years ago
@horselover866 omg! thats soooo cool! :D
jdwyatt96 1 year ago
I rode in one of his clinics in Ohio and he pulled me into the center of the ring and made me take my helmet off and ask me what color my hair was (i'm blonde). lol It was funny but really embarassing because i'd like to think i'm not an idiot haha but anyway, I did learn a lot and would do it again. You just have to know going into it that he is going to try to rattle your cage and the best riders will be able to put that aside and get the job done.
mytelonelee 2 years ago
George Morris is pretty much God of the horse world. anytime someone around here asks who he is, that's the answer pretty much everyone gives. I read his column in Practical Horseman religiously, and my goal for this show year is to get a picture that i think is good enough and send it in to be critiqued. my trainer just gave me one of his books and a bunch of post-it notes and said "study". and i am lol. i'd love to just be able to watch one of his clinics
HonorGuard2010 3 years ago 2
when you've been around as long as George Morris has, you can get away with being mean =P
chrissyluvhorsey 3 years ago
i just went to one of his clinics recently to watch and it was really fun. My trainer is a childhood friend of his so I got to meet him very briefly and he was nice, but he's definitely intense. He called one girl that was setting up a jump wrong "bird brains"
I think this video is where i went..was it Huntersville show stables in rocklin?
horsefanatic24 4 years ago
I am going to one of his clincs in october and im sooo excited! (yet terrified) what was he like??
Ca2roline 4 years ago
i don't know personally, but at the equine affaire he made fun of one of the rider's belts because it was hot pink saying that the reason her horse was refusing was because of her distracting "disco belt". hah.
xrachizzle 4 years ago
It's amazing! You learn so much it's unbelievable. He has a nice way of making even complicated concepts easy to understand by breaking everything down into peices. It's a real confidence builder.
KCHntr524 4 years ago
Were u suppose to go to the one in IL?
HunterJumper262 4 years ago
My trainer rode under him for a long time. And has his address and home/cell numbers posted on a list in the office along with the vet, farrier, etc.
My mates and I are REAL tempted to call it haha
falsepretense10 4 years ago
Was he Mean?
I heard he was evil
BarnBrat 4 years ago
He's not mean at all.
He just tells riders that they have a lot mistakes, which they do.
Most trainers just aren't strict enough in their teaching.
George gives the cold hard truth.
He's amazing!!!
HunterJumperGirl234 4 years ago
Could you understand him better in person? Lol.
BarnBrat 4 years ago
I rode in a clinic with him in the 70s, and he reduced me to tears. I was nervous, he didn't like my horse, and the more belittling comments he made, the worse I rode. It took a long time for me to get over it. He's a legendary instructor, but he wasn't good for me at that time. His harshness can galvanize some riders to greater heights. Others can be crushed. His reputation also makes his praise that much more meaningful. Also, he may have mellowed with age--I hope so.
deweyrooter 3 years ago
oh i love george i was lucky enough to get to ride in a clinic with him...i learned so much!!!!
naughtykat3d 4 years ago
I am so, SO, sSO0o thanking you for posting this clip! The last time we got to see George was only very briefly last year @ Tampa -- the day of the the Invitational -- and it is WoNDeRFuL to see him looking/sounding so great!! [cont'd @ REPLY]
ebetsy 5 years ago