haha at that ditch at the beginning i was just imagining going over with my horse - he would have FLEW over - i think he might be a bit too hot for hunting haha.
but i love that hunting is so un-competitive, and it doesnt matter if youre not the greatest rider in the world. god id love to give it a go!
It's great - no fussing over 'correct' seats the way they ride here in Alberta. The "hunter" classes get kids in this picky little seat, but they come off if there's anything other than poles in front of them, they'd never be able to do this. It looks ungainly at times, but nobody falls off.
@universalradio I hunt in Southern Alberta and the club here discourages kids from joining because most of them weren't able to keep up with the hunt in the past. I was 14 when I hunted in October and I was the youngest rider.
Actually, that "picky seat" you are referring to is the most secure one to adopt when jumping and it's easiest on the horse too. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking these ppl at all but look at the way they almost all get bounced around and yank the horse in the mouth as it jumps even over small obstacles. Just a comment.
@Lagolop True, but have you ever seen the average jumping lesson for beginners? It's frightening-- they're super picky about the position, and yet it isn't correct, nor is it secure.
Curious - is this "hunting" in the sense that it's just a day out practicing riding (akin to clay pigeon shooting) or was there an actual quarry pursued?
Bray Harriers are a Drag Hunt. Drag hunting is quite possibly the most fun you can have with your horse! It doesn't involve hunting an animal, instead the hounds follow an artificial scent - the drag - laid a few minutes earlier.
Oh yes! I've heard of this. We do this here in the US as well during the off season to train young pups, mostly for the ones trained to hunt raccoons. It's not typically done by horseback but that's a very interesting idea.... I need to research this more but have only ridden western saddle. I may have to be one of the coffee bearers...lol. Thank you for the reply.
I've always wanted to do this, also have always wanted to go to Ireland. You are so very lucky :) I'm traveling there as soon as possible and riding :)
haha at that ditch at the beginning i was just imagining going over with my horse - he would have FLEW over - i think he might be a bit too hot for hunting haha.
but i love that hunting is so un-competitive, and it doesnt matter if youre not the greatest rider in the world. god id love to give it a go!
xxxxxPippinxxxxx 1 year ago
Wow! What a workout!!!
Ourmark711 1 year ago
It's great - no fussing over 'correct' seats the way they ride here in Alberta. The "hunter" classes get kids in this picky little seat, but they come off if there's anything other than poles in front of them, they'd never be able to do this. It looks ungainly at times, but nobody falls off.
universalradio 1 year ago
@universalradio I hunt in Southern Alberta and the club here discourages kids from joining because most of them weren't able to keep up with the hunt in the past. I was 14 when I hunted in October and I was the youngest rider.
jumanji321 1 year ago
@universalradio
Actually, that "picky seat" you are referring to is the most secure one to adopt when jumping and it's easiest on the horse too. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking these ppl at all but look at the way they almost all get bounced around and yank the horse in the mouth as it jumps even over small obstacles. Just a comment.
Lagolop 7 months ago
@Lagolop True, but have you ever seen the average jumping lesson for beginners? It's frightening-- they're super picky about the position, and yet it isn't correct, nor is it secure.
I agree; I hate seeing mouths being ripped on.
universalradio 7 months ago
Great stuff again. Most enjoyable.
MrThebodon 1 year ago
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kippen64 1 year ago
Until yesterday, I had no idea that there are these hunting videos on Youtube. Thank you so much for posting them. They are very enjoyable.
kippen64 1 year ago
I've watched lots of fox hunting videos and your group has the best riders, you people really move and jump
avatar3431 1 year ago
Curious - is this "hunting" in the sense that it's just a day out practicing riding (akin to clay pigeon shooting) or was there an actual quarry pursued?
twieneke76 2 years ago
Bray Harriers are a Drag Hunt. Drag hunting is quite possibly the most fun you can have with your horse! It doesn't involve hunting an animal, instead the hounds follow an artificial scent - the drag - laid a few minutes earlier.
HorsesMouthIreland 2 years ago
Oh yes! I've heard of this. We do this here in the US as well during the off season to train young pups, mostly for the ones trained to hunt raccoons. It's not typically done by horseback but that's a very interesting idea.... I need to research this more but have only ridden western saddle. I may have to be one of the coffee bearers...lol. Thank you for the reply.
twieneke76 2 years ago
Nice horses
legendsback 2 years ago
what is the point i whiping a horse in mid air
PRECIOUSstollmyheart 2 years ago
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great to see such a big field
spicer878 2 years ago
I love it when the dogs jump like the horses.
TheAmericanSailor 2 years ago
I've always wanted to do this, also have always wanted to go to Ireland. You are so very lucky :) I'm traveling there as soon as possible and riding :)
bizarremouse 2 years ago
lovely hounds xxx
kimberleyjane1992 2 years ago
how do u get in to this sport
rustyrustycom 2 years ago
Well If You Have A Horse You Can Just Do The Local Ones, I'm Doing One This Sunday :D
SandyDreamsx 2 years ago
Fantastic. This looks like a lot of fun. Please show more.
mcelkek 2 years ago
Do you know Hue?? Hes my friends uncle. He has a breeding farm.
GatorGirls15 2 years ago
man that look fun
o0BLOODYKING0o 3 years ago
i was there.... on a little bay ponii :D
FinnM51 3 years ago