this looks beautiful...totilas looks happy....but now...the only thing i can see at totilas is pain..rath seem to love him see in hypertension...i cant understand...under gal he look that much happy and thats what this makes beautiful
i have noticed with this horse he always has such high front leg action. Is that something he just does or was trained to do. I don't think i have seen him not move with his legs that high
you gotta hand it to dressage riders. Being able to manipulate a horses body to do things yet look like you are just sitting on a horse is no easy task.
Everyone! Give Rath a chance! Edward Gal had trained Totilas for years to come to this point. Rath havent had Totials for long, and it takes at leat a year to build up a partnership with your horse. Wait another year and lets se who's wrong. Don't judge Rath to fast. He is a good rider and need to get to know Totilas and know how to push his buttons.
I love to watch this amazing video, Edward Gal is a inspiration for me. The first time I watch this I was moved to tears, such beauty, partnership, skill. When ever I have a bad day riding my horse I watch this video to inspire me, to reach my goals.
A horse curves its neck that way freely. It has to use that shape to properly work with its body, if the horse was uncomfortable it would just put its head up. You can see how responsive and gentle the rider is in his hands. A bit and a bridle can only hurt a horse IF the rider is doing something wrong, and if the rider was doing something wrong then he probably wouldn't be competing in dressage.
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I've been away from dressage for over 20 years and I see this! Jeez! It looks like somebody snuck some saddlebred in there. I mean, it's beautiful, but if all those Totilas kids have his action, the rest of us poor slobs will never compete again on our regular horses. Also since when is sidepass done in passage? Is that new or was I not paying attention?
Whoops.. Comment was a bit long. Anyway, they do a little skip and swap legs without breaking the canter (flying change). One time changes are when a horse does a flying change with every stride and so appear to be skipping.
@Spottedtv He is doing one time changes. To explain that, when a horse is cantering they are leading with either their left or their right foreleg. You can tell which one because it appears to move further forward than the other one. Horses should be leading with their inside foreleg when cantering circles (unless they're doing a counter canter). They can change leading legs by either coming back to trot briefly and picking up canter on the other leg (simple changes) or by doing a little skip t
I loved watching him perform! I'm relatively new to the riding world myslef, so I don't know terms and such. Does anyone know what Totilas is doing at 5:40? :3
when i first saw this horse move i was like damn, im in love! omg.. the best team ever! a perfect horse and an amazing rider! there will never ever everr be another team like this!
That is just gorgeous but i HATE the pressure on the horses mouth and now its getting that bad that horses are now starting to bleed bcoz of lack of freedom horses have on there own heads :( but look so stunning
@metalchick66666 Do you even know that the saliva in the mouth is good? And whatever you do with the double bit the horse will still stay collected, besides you can't do any proper flying changes, half-passes, pirouettes, piaffes, and stuff without the horse maintaining contact. Can you name a combination better than this??
@WinKody so i take it you have read the latest on dressage that is it starting to b a blood sport??? they are pulling on the horse 2 the point that they are bleeding from the mouth by the sounds of it ur the kinda person that wouldnt give a fuck if ur horse bleeds and only care about looks???? i love the movement and the way it looks but when it gets 2 the point where the horse can not move its head and starts 2 bleed then i say fuck it, it has nothing 2 do with the bit its the hands its in
@metalchick66666 There is abuse in every sport but this horse is not abused. Sometimes you will see blood because the horse bites its tongue. You cannot *bit*or *hold* correct movement. If you could there would be a flood of Olympic horses. The beauty of real dressage is the free, natural movement of the horse. When the horse is moving forward from behind and relaxed, the upward carriage of the neck is natural and relaxing to both horse and rider.
@TheDesertDenizen doz it say anywhere that i said THIS horse was abused??? NO IT DOZ NOT, IT SAYS= That is just gorgeous but i HATE the pressure on the horses mouth and now its getting that bad that horses are now starting to bleed bcoz of lack of freedom horses have on there own heads :( but look so stunning, ALL IT IS SAYING IS i love the movement the dance i just HATE the tightness on the horses mouth and neck SO GET OVER IT, READ COMMENTS PROPERLY B4 COMMENTING B4 U MAKE TROUBLE
Rath will never reach this level with totilas as edward did.
Totilas did everything for him gave everything he had because they had a real connection and I think that no matter how many years it takes before they come back again they will still feel the same with each other.
Perfect music and perfect team between Totilas and him. Partnership indeed! Da wird jeder PRE Reiter neidisch trotz Knieaktion. Versammlung und Durchlässigkeit wirklich genial. Relaxed im Viereck und ne Rampensau. Ein Ausnahmepferd.
Mich würde interessieren, wie Isabel Werth, meine alte Schulkollegin auf Totilas im Training sich machen würde und ob sie genauso klar käme. Immerhin ist aus Rheinberg Isabel die Kür-Queen in Oche bei unserem CHIO, hat aber nicht sonn Marketing wie Totilas.
Look at him! He's so elegant! The way he holds his hind end up and the natural frame. The half passes, leg yields, piroette (sp?) and everything else! Amazing!
Totilas has such beautiful movement, and Edward Gal is such an amazing rider! He just takes my breath away when I see such a team. They're in sync and you can feel the connection! It's utterly breathtaking!
dieses pferd ist unbeschreiblich. die beiden sehen auch schön harmonisch aus. das einzige, was ich persönlich immer schade finde ist, dass solche pferde außerhalb der turniere nicht auf die weide kommen und nur für das training und die turniere raus kommen.
@TheAllahab : sorry, i can´t agree with you - i still find that Tortilas has a much better chance with Mathias Rath as with Edward Gal - because Edward Gal is a Hoodwinker - in front of the Public he is the nice Guy - but behind the Scene he rides Tortilas in a "Rollkur" (sorry, i do not know the English word for that - please ask Google ) that is so sad , that i hope that Tortilas, a very, very Exraordinary Horse get´s better with Mathias Rath...
Everybody has an own opinion . I also saw a few pictures where Gal rode Totilas in Hyperflexion and that's very sad. This wonderful horse deserves something better. Maybe you are right that Rath rides him more softly but I just think that Gal is a better rider. I just hope that Totilas is happy now and that he and Rath will be a good team one day.
@TheAllahab : yes, Edward Gal is so long a better Rider, as he don´t ride horses to hyperflexion or other bad things - but i must still say that i although saw a video in what Mathias R. rides Totilas similar near hyperflexion as Edward... so i still can´t distinguish who of both rides Toto worse - i mean, hyperflexion is a very bad thing - and EVERY Rider who think to must use this to win, is (in my eyes) a sadful, bad rider - no matter what name he/she had... sorry for my broken english..
@Gruftschnecke0809 : and i hope too, whoever rides Toto in the future, makes sure that the Horse feels better ( and maybe that Totilas can a few Hours per Day see the grassland )
@Gruftschnecke0809 I'm American and I don't think there is an English word for Rolkur, if there is I don't know it :(. I competed in dressage before college, and I love it, but I hate how some people stray from the classical methods. Totilas isn't an example of this, but with many horses trained in the "modern" sense, you end up with a horse that might have flashier movements, but they are incorrect. I've seen some upper level horses that don't even have a true 3-beat canter :(
@Gruftschnecke0809 Do you even know that hperflexion in the training ground is seen all over Europe, they don't do it that hard, the aim is that an unexperienced horse will look around but you must really hide it while pushing with the seat
@Sterrestar i agree when you see Totilas with Edward Gal, he looks like he is enjoying every moment with Gal,you can see the twinkle in his eye, with Rath that twinkle is gone.
This beautiful horse and its rider Edward Gal will never be the same since the horse is sold to Germany. Never again will we see horse and rider so perfect together. I must admit I always have to cry. Why is there nobody in Holland to purchase this horse again and bring it back to Edward Gal.
All of his paces are stunning. His natural exaggerated leg movements are what makes him so special. Possibly the best canter pirouette and flying changes I have seen in a long time :)
Totilas is Edward Gal's creation. They are like one soul and mind in two bodies. I doubt Rath is ever going to recreate that connection resulting in such amazing harmony and beauty.
@MailinlovesMozart I suggest you educate yourself on how the Dutch horses are raised and handled. They are in the mountains at grass until brought in for training.
'if this horse was a gig take that would be his support' a BBC presenter who isnt horsey said this, he must be well informed! and i love edward gal, he looks so grateful for that standing ovation and you can tell he really loves totilas
i could never ride this horse unless edward gal himself told me to, he is the only person who should ride this horse not his new rider if i was given the oppertunity to ride this horse id say no cos this horse deserves the best rider there is
wow... here we have the best horse and rider pair since like... forever! My gosh, this is amazing. This is proof to why horse riding is a true art form and sport! Outstanding!
If riding a horse is so easy, then why the fuck is it an Olympic Sport? All horse riders are ATHLETES. It doesn't take some wikipedia research and a few lessons to become as good as this. Horse riding is a lifetime of devotion, excruciatingly hard work and patience. Precisely how Edward Gal became the best rider in the world and pulled off a badass %93 Freestyle!
@Sasukrap I think all horses are athletes, and the partnership and bond they create with their riders it the key to them learning to harness their power and perform like this. like creating our own language. I have horses of my own and I like to think of it like this, so I never lose my temper or give up x
i have many friends that believe that this is a piece of cake: "you're just doing the basic transitions with circles and what not"... they have no clue how wrong they are. this is the most gorgeous performance i've ever seen
Power ~ agility ~ elegance!!! Breathtaking. Non horsey people don't know what they are missing when watching this horse perform. Such a fantastic partnership between horse and rider to create amazing movements and make it look effortless which we know it most certainly is not. Will we ever see the likes of this horse again? Will his sister or progeny live up to his unbelievable talent?
How can anyone dislike this video? If anyone has ever ridden dressage or even just watched it you have to be impressed with this one. It just does not ever get any better then that, It is impossible. the only one that may ever break the record is Edward and Totilas, but now that is never going to happen. They were a perfect pair. truly amazing to watch and learn from.
i don't no why but i get butterflies in my stomach when i watched this and it seemed to bring tears to my eyes for some reason. No words to describe this but AMAZING !! (:
Wahnsinnskür: Totilas geht durch den Körper, von edwar gal sieht man nichts und totilas geht trotzdem perfekt!! Hammergeile Hinterhandaktivität, das ein´zige was ich zu bemängeln hätte wäre, dass er den starken Trab mehr zeigen könnte! So ein geiler Trab und er lässt ihn nich:D
und an die Kritiker: reitet erstmal ne Kür mit dem Schwierigkeitsgrad und dann sehma weiter:P
omg i was so disappointed when this horse got sold he is a champion dressager n now he will be a showjumper, ah i just can imagine him being any better than this
@carlydarkes whoa im confused i read somewhere he got sold for 1.2million to be a showjumper then i read he got sold to be a dressager for Germany?????? i think the dressage is more beleivable, but just dissregard my last comment?? ive confused myself
I love how the female commentator said, "I don't want to say too much because I want people to enjoy it", then wouldn't shut up during the entire performance. Luckily the music drowned her out.
He is a magnificent stallion. This performance was much better than at WEG 2010. Too bad he could not be bred to the Horse for ALL Time: Blue Hors Matine!! She loved her work and it showed in every step. What a loss.
great horse but I still think blue hors matine has him beat any time (if she was still alive *crying*) he is good mechanically but she has the heart like she loves what she does and wants to please as much as she can I feel that he likes what he does but he does it because he is trained that way not because he want to do it. just my opinion
habt ihr den mal mit sechs gesehen? oder noch früher? das gibt es gar nicht, dass sich das gangwerk auf natürlichem wege noch so sehr verbessert haben kann. dass die vorhand fast an die waagerechte stößt sieht jeder, das die hinterhand nicht überfußt erwähnt kaum wer. von dem häufig offenen maul und spannigem rücken mal abgesehen. das ist sicherlich ein gutes pferd, aber klassische reitlehre heißt nicht sie strampeln zu lassen, sondern ein zufriedenes, gesundes pferd unter dem sattel zu haben.
What is the song's name in the beginning?
Mathays 4 days ago
this looks beautiful...totilas looks happy....but now...the only thing i can see at totilas is pain..rath seem to love him see in hypertension...i cant understand...under gal he look that much happy and thats what this makes beautiful
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MaximilianStone 1 week ago
If only he sold his horse to me really cheap or for free but i love my horse aswell
99Hanky 1 week ago
this horse moves like he has been programed, totally effortless 100% beautiful
Datakins7 1 week ago
It is really amazing to see someone riding dressage, without using rollkur :')
MrsNathiSinnlos 2 weeks ago
i have noticed with this horse he always has such high front leg action. Is that something he just does or was trained to do. I don't think i have seen him not move with his legs that high
rebamac96 2 weeks ago
I would love to be able to ride like that! And what a beautiful horse!
Horse123Lover456 3 weeks ago
I want to be JUST like Edward Gal when I am older!!:-)
sophielauren44 3 weeks ago
Dit paard is zooooo geweldig!!:D:D
horseszz 3 weeks ago
you gotta hand it to dressage riders. Being able to manipulate a horses body to do things yet look like you are just sitting on a horse is no easy task.
MetalSiicken 3 weeks ago
Everyone! Give Rath a chance! Edward Gal had trained Totilas for years to come to this point. Rath havent had Totials for long, and it takes at leat a year to build up a partnership with your horse. Wait another year and lets se who's wrong. Don't judge Rath to fast. He is a good rider and need to get to know Totilas and know how to push his buttons.
keneverdal 1 month ago
It's so sad to see Rath with Totilas. Edward Gal and Totilas, they have a very special bond..
trampelange 1 month ago
It gives me the chills very time!! what a horse.!!
xxxashleytisdalexxxx 1 month ago
I'm always so into dressage but I don't have patience to learn it. I need the speed but I love dressage it's so magical.
CheeseCakeExtreme 1 month ago
this is so amazing it makes me want to cry...baaaah
mackinnon 1 month ago
The Moorland stables are only two minutes from where I live. Too bad they sold Totilas. Biggest mistake EVER!
Saartje05 1 month ago 5
Perfection. Never get tired of seeing this kind of beauty.
charmbracelet7 2 months ago
it's such wonderful, nothing more to say.. a pleasure
lea060194 2 months ago
All what im saying is... That horse is amazing!!! i love that horse<3
paku585 2 months ago
I love to watch this amazing video, Edward Gal is a inspiration for me. The first time I watch this I was moved to tears, such beauty, partnership, skill. When ever I have a bad day riding my horse I watch this video to inspire me, to reach my goals.
learpilotken 2 months ago 5
A pleasure and a privilege to watch. Raises goosebumps.
ZenyattaFan4ever 2 months ago
22 dislikes...Matthias Rath clearly has a lot of youtube accounts...
comberize 2 months ago
Rath won't be as good as this. Gal brought out the good in this horse. It's gone will Rath.
theslydude 2 months ago
Ohmigawsh! Holy extention to collection.
theslydude 2 months ago
Anyone know why they changed riders? No guessing...real facts!
CrazyHorseGirl 2 months ago
A horse curves its neck that way freely. It has to use that shape to properly work with its body, if the horse was uncomfortable it would just put its head up. You can see how responsive and gentle the rider is in his hands. A bit and a bridle can only hurt a horse IF the rider is doing something wrong, and if the rider was doing something wrong then he probably wouldn't be competing in dressage.
Vraan 2 months ago
@Vraan lol its so funny when people try to be experts on horse videos
iBROWNERx 2 months ago
does anybody know the music from 4:50 ???
Mephistosbraut 2 months ago
@Mephistosbraut I think it's from Pirates of the Caribbean
Coocie15 2 months ago
@Coocie15 yes I thought so but I wasn't sure... thank you (know I have to find the title of the song :D )
Mephistosbraut 2 months ago
@Mephistosbraut It's 'What Shall We Die For' from the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End soundtrack
HouseMDaddict93 2 months ago
@Mephistosbraut It's 'What Shall We Die For' from the Pirates of the Carribean Soundtrack (:
Sasukrap 2 months ago
@Sasukrap Thank You ;)
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cfredden16 3 months ago
Their not hurting the horse!!
silvsification 3 months ago
Someone please shut that cunt up!
nic07021981 3 months ago
FUCK THE WOMAN COMMENTATOR
WinKody 3 months ago
Humm... PERFECT !!! *_*
0oMaxineo0 3 months ago
The most fantastic horse i've ever seen! he is soo beautiful and i love how he does the freestyle...that is horse training.... Great job Totilaa
horsegirl555100 3 months ago
10:08 of pure beauty. I think I'm going to cry!
Cassattackred12 3 months ago
I love the music (:
Cassattackred12 3 months ago
They are awesome! It makes me cry when I see the picture at 03:17!
Do you know what is name of the song?
CallexisNion 3 months ago
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I Think it's "Emerald Tiger" from Vanessa Mae. The other ones are from "The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre" and Pirates of the Caribbean 3 OST.
Anieki28 3 months ago
I've been away from dressage for over 20 years and I see this! Jeez! It looks like somebody snuck some saddlebred in there. I mean, it's beautiful, but if all those Totilas kids have his action, the rest of us poor slobs will never compete again on our regular horses. Also since when is sidepass done in passage? Is that new or was I not paying attention?
Squashnmoon 4 months ago
@Squashnmoon Sidepass? Are you referring to the half pass? Been done since the beginning.
TheDesertDenizen 3 months ago
Whoops.. Comment was a bit long. Anyway, they do a little skip and swap legs without breaking the canter (flying change). One time changes are when a horse does a flying change with every stride and so appear to be skipping.
horsegirl812 4 months ago
@Spottedtv He is doing one time changes. To explain that, when a horse is cantering they are leading with either their left or their right foreleg. You can tell which one because it appears to move further forward than the other one. Horses should be leading with their inside foreleg when cantering circles (unless they're doing a counter canter). They can change leading legs by either coming back to trot briefly and picking up canter on the other leg (simple changes) or by doing a little skip t
horsegirl812 4 months ago
@horsegirl812 It is basically also called 'one tempi'
WinKody 3 months ago
I loved watching him perform! I'm relatively new to the riding world myslef, so I don't know terms and such. Does anyone know what Totilas is doing at 5:40? :3
spottedTV 4 months ago
@spottedTV Not one time changes-one tempi, flying changes or some posh term called the qu-something
WinKody 3 months ago
when i first saw this horse move i was like damn, im in love! omg.. the best team ever! a perfect horse and an amazing rider! there will never ever everr be another team like this!
madmacmom123 4 months ago
I loved!!!!!! when the horse piaffed at 0:58!
553horselover 4 months ago
That is just gorgeous but i HATE the pressure on the horses mouth and now its getting that bad that horses are now starting to bleed bcoz of lack of freedom horses have on there own heads :( but look so stunning
metalchick66666 4 months ago
@metalchick66666 Do you even know that the saliva in the mouth is good? And whatever you do with the double bit the horse will still stay collected, besides you can't do any proper flying changes, half-passes, pirouettes, piaffes, and stuff without the horse maintaining contact. Can you name a combination better than this??
WinKody 3 months ago
@WinKody so i take it you have read the latest on dressage that is it starting to b a blood sport??? they are pulling on the horse 2 the point that they are bleeding from the mouth by the sounds of it ur the kinda person that wouldnt give a fuck if ur horse bleeds and only care about looks???? i love the movement and the way it looks but when it gets 2 the point where the horse can not move its head and starts 2 bleed then i say fuck it, it has nothing 2 do with the bit its the hands its in
metalchick66666 3 months ago
@metalchick66666 There is abuse in every sport but this horse is not abused. Sometimes you will see blood because the horse bites its tongue. You cannot *bit*or *hold* correct movement. If you could there would be a flood of Olympic horses. The beauty of real dressage is the free, natural movement of the horse. When the horse is moving forward from behind and relaxed, the upward carriage of the neck is natural and relaxing to both horse and rider.
TheDesertDenizen 3 months ago
@TheDesertDenizen doz it say anywhere that i said THIS horse was abused??? NO IT DOZ NOT, IT SAYS= That is just gorgeous but i HATE the pressure on the horses mouth and now its getting that bad that horses are now starting to bleed bcoz of lack of freedom horses have on there own heads :( but look so stunning, ALL IT IS SAYING IS i love the movement the dance i just HATE the tightness on the horses mouth and neck SO GET OVER IT, READ COMMENTS PROPERLY B4 COMMENTING B4 U MAKE TROUBLE
metalchick66666 3 months ago
@metalchick66666 No wonder y ur commenting on my posts ur only 14 how bout do sum reading on the subject b4 commenting
metalchick66666 3 months ago
wauw hoe kun je een paard zo verzameld rijde!!?
xxirisjexx 4 months ago
Ich habe ihn live gesehen ein tolles Pferd
thelissy100 5 months ago
GOOSPIMPLES!!!!!!
virgo1972ful 5 months ago
OMG!! PERFECT!
TheHorseLoverGw 5 months ago
Rath will never reach this level with totilas as edward did.
Totilas did everything for him gave everything he had because they had a real connection and I think that no matter how many years it takes before they come back again they will still feel the same with each other.
Comrades for life.
Kimberley0410 5 months ago 22
even though im german...i think totilas was much,much better with edward gal then he would ever be with rath!!
my opinion....
xchocolate93x 5 months ago 55
@xchocolate93x you are so right ! you shouldent say .. my opinion , its all the peoples opinion! :)
aPonyRider 2 weeks ago
Perfect music and perfect team between Totilas and him. Partnership indeed! Da wird jeder PRE Reiter neidisch trotz Knieaktion. Versammlung und Durchlässigkeit wirklich genial. Relaxed im Viereck und ne Rampensau. Ein Ausnahmepferd.
Mich würde interessieren, wie Isabel Werth, meine alte Schulkollegin auf Totilas im Training sich machen würde und ob sie genauso klar käme. Immerhin ist aus Rheinberg Isabel die Kür-Queen in Oche bei unserem CHIO, hat aber nicht sonn Marketing wie Totilas.
BSIUebersetzungen 5 months ago
Such an impressive horse, no wonder he's worth millions!
BAMitsMOI31 5 months ago
I sat at my computer watching this with my jaw somewhere around my knees.
littlemissfizzyrizzy 5 months ago 2
goose-flesh !!!
Miidget95 5 months ago
Look at him! He's so elegant! The way he holds his hind end up and the natural frame. The half passes, leg yields, piroette (sp?) and everything else! Amazing!
LeapOfFaith808 5 months ago
@LeapOfFaith808 There are no more leg yields in Grand Prix
WinKody 3 months ago
@WinKody That was a half-pass and much more advanced than a leg yield.
TheDesertDenizen 3 months ago
@WinKody That was a half-pass. Much more advanced than a simple leg yield.
TheDesertDenizen 3 months ago
who in there right mind would dislike this video?!?!
horsieemad44 6 months ago
"I don't want to say to much" Then why can't you shut up?? Edward and Totilas speak for themselves!
Appletosser 6 months ago
That commentary lady needs to shut up, she ruins it, you cant understand her anyway and she talks over the music.
cowgirl2sassy 6 months ago
Totilas has such beautiful movement, and Edward Gal is such an amazing rider! He just takes my breath away when I see such a team. They're in sync and you can feel the connection! It's utterly breathtaking!
Cassattackred12 6 months ago
Gänsehaut pur, das Pferd ist wie von einem anderen Stern!
bLeAcHjAnE 6 months ago 2
Gänsehaut *-*
aleksch95 6 months ago
I am also one that believes mathias rath wont ever be as good and have such a connection with totilas as edward gal has done
Rgrinners88 6 months ago 4
dieses pferd ist unbeschreiblich. die beiden sehen auch schön harmonisch aus. das einzige, was ich persönlich immer schade finde ist, dass solche pferde außerhalb der turniere nicht auf die weide kommen und nur für das training und die turniere raus kommen.
Hosi35 6 months ago
Edward and Totilas were a dream-team. Now he is here in Germany and I think Mathias Rath will never be as good as Edward with Totilas.
TheAllahab 6 months ago 4
@TheAllahab : sorry, i can´t agree with you - i still find that Tortilas has a much better chance with Mathias Rath as with Edward Gal - because Edward Gal is a Hoodwinker - in front of the Public he is the nice Guy - but behind the Scene he rides Tortilas in a "Rollkur" (sorry, i do not know the English word for that - please ask Google ) that is so sad , that i hope that Tortilas, a very, very Exraordinary Horse get´s better with Mathias Rath...
Gruftschnecke0809 6 months ago
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Everybody has an own opinion . I also saw a few pictures where Gal rode Totilas in Hyperflexion and that's very sad. This wonderful horse deserves something better. Maybe you are right that Rath rides him more softly but I just think that Gal is a better rider. I just hope that Totilas is happy now and that he and Rath will be a good team one day.
TheAllahab 6 months ago 2
@TheAllahab : yes, Edward Gal is so long a better Rider, as he don´t ride horses to hyperflexion or other bad things - but i must still say that i although saw a video in what Mathias R. rides Totilas similar near hyperflexion as Edward... so i still can´t distinguish who of both rides Toto worse - i mean, hyperflexion is a very bad thing - and EVERY Rider who think to must use this to win, is (in my eyes) a sadful, bad rider - no matter what name he/she had... sorry for my broken english..
Gruftschnecke0809 5 months ago
@Gruftschnecke0809 : and i hope too, whoever rides Toto in the future, makes sure that the Horse feels better ( and maybe that Totilas can a few Hours per Day see the grassland )
Gruftschnecke0809 5 months ago
@Gruftschnecke0809 I'm American and I don't think there is an English word for Rolkur, if there is I don't know it :(. I competed in dressage before college, and I love it, but I hate how some people stray from the classical methods. Totilas isn't an example of this, but with many horses trained in the "modern" sense, you end up with a horse that might have flashier movements, but they are incorrect. I've seen some upper level horses that don't even have a true 3-beat canter :(
wpi2992 5 months ago
@Gruftschnecke0809 Do you even know that hperflexion in the training ground is seen all over Europe, they don't do it that hard, the aim is that an unexperienced horse will look around but you must really hide it while pushing with the seat
WinKody 3 months ago
They are best buddy's, sadly you really don't see that connection with Rath!
Sterrestar 6 months ago 49
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@Sterrestar i agree when you see Totilas with Edward Gal, he looks like he is enjoying every moment with Gal,you can see the twinkle in his eye, with Rath that twinkle is gone.
ArabianLover223 3 months ago
This beautiful horse and its rider Edward Gal will never be the same since the horse is sold to Germany. Never again will we see horse and rider so perfect together. I must admit I always have to cry. Why is there nobody in Holland to purchase this horse again and bring it back to Edward Gal.
Michèle de Winde/Nieuw Vennep/Holland
dejavu13100 6 months ago 5
imagine if Blue Hors Matine was still alive their babies would be like dressage heaven
MsFlowP 6 months ago 2
which music is it at 06:14? what is the name of the song?
alfredvanhoppenhof 6 months ago
All of his paces are stunning. His natural exaggerated leg movements are what makes him so special. Possibly the best canter pirouette and flying changes I have seen in a long time :)
ShinyMetalSpurs 6 months ago
I'm not a horse freak, but this gives chicken skin and tears in my eyes, great emotions!
iepenhof 6 months ago
is it even possible to get a 100% in dressage?
kikiza123 6 months ago
beautiful but a shame that that woman just keeps on talking get here of this film please jak
mitchelroad 6 months ago
I KNOW. Its like, shut up, we cannot hear you!
Pari28 6 months ago
@Pari28 what can she at to this. what Totilas and Edward does needs no speak to
get here of this film please can someone help us
mitchelroad 6 months ago
this is beautiful... :D
Aisim1125 6 months ago
Totilas is Edward Gal's creation. They are like one soul and mind in two bodies. I doubt Rath is ever going to recreate that connection resulting in such amazing harmony and beauty.
MissLostInLust 6 months ago 3
Both horse and rider are amazing!!! :D
Elpida39 6 months ago
This moved me to tears. Totilas is amazing.
essimaria 7 months ago 2
Poor Horse, he had never seen grass!
MailinlovesMozart 7 months ago
@MailinlovesMozart I suggest you educate yourself on how the Dutch horses are raised and handled. They are in the mountains at grass until brought in for training.
TheDesertDenizen 3 months ago
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TabsiFairytale 7 months ago
the commentator is probably correct.... you probably won't see a horse like this in your lifetime.... it is truly fantastic
applerules100 7 months ago 2
These two are absolutely amazing! Brought tears to my eyes.
BrightKelpie 7 months ago
I want this horse... He is sooo beautiful!!!
UchihaRaine007 7 months ago
It is Pirates of the Caribbean Soundtrack. Nothing less than the best could back up that score
SEABEESURFER 8 months ago
Such an elegant horse..
LolaMyBorderTerrier 8 months ago
anky quit dressage because she saw this kur
wh0reship 8 months ago 3
@wh0reship Is that a joke or?
lanaluciclavcevic 7 months ago
@lanaluciclavcevic yes XD
wh0reship 7 months ago
'if this horse was a gig take that would be his support' a BBC presenter who isnt horsey said this, he must be well informed! and i love edward gal, he looks so grateful for that standing ovation and you can tell he really loves totilas
alliegirljls13194 8 months ago
i could never ride this horse unless edward gal himself told me to, he is the only person who should ride this horse not his new rider if i was given the oppertunity to ride this horse id say no cos this horse deserves the best rider there is
alliegirljls13194 8 months ago 2
wow... here we have the best horse and rider pair since like... forever! My gosh, this is amazing. This is proof to why horse riding is a true art form and sport! Outstanding!
GingerTheCarrotTop 8 months ago
totilas is a god in form of a horse
poisoniby 8 months ago in playlist Dressage
Totilas is a god in form of a horse...
poisoniby 8 months ago in playlist Dressage
It seems like yesterday the first time I saw this...
katyatje 8 months ago
the video gives me goose bumps!
horsieemad44 8 months ago
If riding a horse is so easy, then why the fuck is it an Olympic Sport? All horse riders are ATHLETES. It doesn't take some wikipedia research and a few lessons to become as good as this. Horse riding is a lifetime of devotion, excruciatingly hard work and patience. Precisely how Edward Gal became the best rider in the world and pulled off a badass %93 Freestyle!
Sasukrap 8 months ago 94
@Sasukrap I think all horses are athletes, and the partnership and bond they create with their riders it the key to them learning to harness their power and perform like this. like creating our own language. I have horses of my own and I like to think of it like this, so I never lose my temper or give up x
IrisMaeConn 5 months ago
that horse is phenominal id like him better if stephen petters when on him just cauz hes american
bobjobness 8 months ago
i have many friends that believe that this is a piece of cake: "you're just doing the basic transitions with circles and what not"... they have no clue how wrong they are. this is the most gorgeous performance i've ever seen
ChaoticallyCivil 8 months ago in playlist Hest
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his amazing!!!
kajina003 9 months ago
hes amazing!!!
kajina003 9 months ago
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It sends a shiver down my spine just watching this horse. Amazing!
lilithmarleen 9 months ago
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lilithmarleen 9 months ago
Power ~ agility ~ elegance!!! Breathtaking. Non horsey people don't know what they are missing when watching this horse perform. Such a fantastic partnership between horse and rider to create amazing movements and make it look effortless which we know it most certainly is not. Will we ever see the likes of this horse again? Will his sister or progeny live up to his unbelievable talent?
craftydiva10 9 months ago
Watching this gave me goosebumps all over.
bluemoon9741 9 months ago
One thing is for sure, both horse and rider love their job.
Saph58 9 months ago
How can anyone dislike this video? If anyone has ever ridden dressage or even just watched it you have to be impressed with this one. It just does not ever get any better then that, It is impossible. the only one that may ever break the record is Edward and Totilas, but now that is never going to happen. They were a perfect pair. truly amazing to watch and learn from.
dressagerider4me 9 months ago
sad totilas got sold, only edward can handle such a fiery spirit like totilas.
cheweyischewey 9 months ago
Why did he only get 92.300 ? He should have 100.000 % instead... No one can do this better.
Too bad though that they took Totilas from him... :(
roniiaw 9 months ago
Mais quel souplesse dans les mouvement de ce cheval parfait!! tous simplement magnifique!!
lorianba 9 months ago
I showed this to my mom:
"Look at this horse mom, isn't he amazing?"
"Yeah, he's cute."
I just don't get non horsey people..
XceptingDeniall 9 months ago 5
woww this is amazing!!
noons96 10 months ago
9 people haven't ever sit on a horse
missElsaPelsa 10 months ago
he looks like he's floating and gliding across the manege. He is an inspiration.
itsatwinthing1322 10 months ago
TROTS OP DIT NEDERLANDS PAARDJE (l)
Micheljansen2009 10 months ago
completly amazing! tortilas is just buetiful
MsRevvy 10 months ago
can someone maybe tell me the names of the songs? espacially the first one...Thanks =)
Shatifa95 10 months ago
I'd like to know the names of the musical pieces used here. Does anyone know what they are?
Cavalier223 10 months ago
Incredible. Just... incredible.
I'm just starting dressage this year, and this inspires me
BarnBaby100 10 months ago
what person in their right mind could possibly dislike this video?!?
horsieemad44 10 months ago
Seeing him win the WEG, 2010 kur, was awesome too!
horses522008 11 months ago
this is amazing i can watch it over and over again
sicarobins 11 months ago
from 4.49mins to 5.20mins what is this song from/called as i recognise it but can't remember what its called and its annoying me now so help any one?
horseland1 11 months ago
@horseland1 Pirates of the Caribbean :)
Ilkaria 11 months ago
i don't no why but i get butterflies in my stomach when i watched this and it seemed to bring tears to my eyes for some reason. No words to describe this but AMAZING !! (:
horseland1 11 months ago
i could watch that over and over... amazing horse <3
everytime i'm watching this, i feel like: WOW! *-*
and i'm not feeling this way often...
FeUeRhErZgIrL 11 months ago
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Прелесть..нет слов...и наездник и конь!!! Молодцы!!!
ludmilka9001 11 months ago
Прелесть..нет слов...и наездник и конь!!! Молодцы!!!
ludmilka9001 11 months ago
I actually cant stop watching this <3
Hollymarieharrison 1 year ago 2
this is stunning, Totalis is a legand, what we should aspire to achieve! :D
KateandSpotlight 1 year ago
Wahnsinnskür: Totilas geht durch den Körper, von edwar gal sieht man nichts und totilas geht trotzdem perfekt!! Hammergeile Hinterhandaktivität, das ein´zige was ich zu bemängeln hätte wäre, dass er den starken Trab mehr zeigen könnte! So ein geiler Trab und er lässt ihn nich:D
und an die Kritiker: reitet erstmal ne Kür mit dem Schwierigkeitsgrad und dann sehma weiter:P
SaSa12Ni95 1 year ago
omg i was so disappointed when this horse got sold he is a champion dressager n now he will be a showjumper, ah i just can imagine him being any better than this
2101lovelilly 1 year ago
@2101lovelilly a show jumper :S why is he a show jumper he still dressage just different team bought him.
carlydarkes 1 year ago
@carlydarkes whoa im confused i read somewhere he got sold for 1.2million to be a showjumper then i read he got sold to be a dressager for Germany?????? i think the dressage is more beleivable, but just dissregard my last comment?? ive confused myself
2101lovelilly 1 year ago
WOW!!!!
Flicka090 1 year ago
Parece que vuela:)
MariiaCaballos 1 year ago
I love how the female commentator said, "I don't want to say too much because I want people to enjoy it", then wouldn't shut up during the entire performance. Luckily the music drowned her out.
SpawnofAzazel 1 year ago 2
He is a magnificent stallion. This performance was much better than at WEG 2010. Too bad he could not be bred to the Horse for ALL Time: Blue Hors Matine!! She loved her work and it showed in every step. What a loss.
rabbitt209 1 year ago
Never change a winning team! Poor Edward poor Totlas....
fairytalefriesians 1 year ago
great horse but I still think blue hors matine has him beat any time (if she was still alive *crying*) he is good mechanically but she has the heart like she loves what she does and wants to please as much as she can I feel that he likes what he does but he does it because he is trained that way not because he want to do it. just my opinion
RacingLilies 1 year ago
Does ANYONE know the song in his performance? It is amazing!!!
RobertRyanRanch 1 year ago
@RobertRyanRanch Piaffe/Passage is "Oxygene 13",
by The Symphonic Jean Michel Jarre Orchestra. The Trot music is "Equinox 4"
by the same orchesta.The walk music is "Song from a Secret Garden" by Secret
Garden. The Canter music is Vanessa Mea's "Emerald Tiger" and "What Shall we die for" byHans Zimmer.
joost peters make the kur for him
456duifje 1 year ago
habt ihr den mal mit sechs gesehen? oder noch früher? das gibt es gar nicht, dass sich das gangwerk auf natürlichem wege noch so sehr verbessert haben kann. dass die vorhand fast an die waagerechte stößt sieht jeder, das die hinterhand nicht überfußt erwähnt kaum wer. von dem häufig offenen maul und spannigem rücken mal abgesehen. das ist sicherlich ein gutes pferd, aber klassische reitlehre heißt nicht sie strampeln zu lassen, sondern ein zufriedenes, gesundes pferd unter dem sattel zu haben.
oOvanillaskyOo 1 year ago
He is MAGNIFICENT!! I am a bloke and I want to cry!! such an amazing animal!! :')
dunnyking2006 1 year ago