I don't think any of you others would make this look perfect. Your horse looks calm and not tightened up (like most of the dressagehorses in competition do) and your description says everything... I have seen much more worse than this and after all, this wasn't so bad. It would have looked much more worse with Anky on the top. :)
Not bad at all! Can't expect you to ride like a grand prix rider at 1 leve :) I think you did ride him quite well! Well done one a horse like that! :)
It wasn't a horrible 1st level test. I found both you and Shire pleasant and charming in your efforts. I'll bet you've been working hard and enjoying each other since this was taken, and I wish you both well.
I think you've done a fantastic job! Some horses are just naturally harder to sit to then others. In the end as most of the other comments have said. It's just practice!
@NerdyJesus101 Well I think she did so have a cry? Shire's aren't always easy to sit to. She said she hadn't any idea what she was doing, therefore what she produced was pretty great really! So yeah :)
@NerdyJesus101 because it's fun to try different diciplines... stop being so up yourself. You don't have to be perfect at everything just so long as you and your horse enjoy youselves...
@xXxChristinexXxX i have to agree on that because me and my new forest have done EVERY thing you can imagine and she wasnt great at it all but she gave it her all!
i could NEVER master a dressage seat...the legs always threw me off and i couldn't get my seat balanced enough to really give dressage a good run. love the horse!! i'm a draft lover, but i don't have the wallet for one!!
If you sit back on your seat bones, you won't bounce as much. To find your seat bones, lift your knees up above the saddle and your legs away from the horse's sides. Find your point of balance in this position, and you will feel your seat bones digging into the saddle. Now point your legs back down and remember what it felt like with your legs up in the air and recreate the feeling with your legs down. Practice, practice, practice, and hey presto, no bounce :-D
i have only ridden dressage a few times but what I noticed and i am not saying it in a affending way just a helping. You could work on strengthening you back up so it can help your posture. and your seat. and what I do to try to help teach hand position is i make a certain spot where your hand can feel at all times on the saddle, pad, or neck of horse. and that can help keep your hands in one place and have a place to return to. overall i think that is the only crotuiqe. :) hope it helps!
Look people- you do't have to be so mean to me! All I said was that she could try and sit the trot a bit better! Like loosening up her lower back! Geez people!!!! >_<
You did a great job. I'm sorry no one seems to understand that people improve over time, that we're not perfect all the time, and that (most importantly) IT IS HELLA HARD TO SIT TO A DRAFTS' TROT. I learned to ride on belgian drafts, and let me tell you, they are some of the bounciest things out there. The fact that you didn't get bounced right out of the saddle is great all on its' own, lol. :P
@MegaHorsesaremylife I suggest you not make snooty comments and learn how to read as this video was made 4 years ago so I'm sure she's learned how to find her seat a little more in the sitting trot.
You can see he's not feeling forward in that test, I'd recommend riding bareback or under a pad and surcingle to develop the muscels that help your seat.
how come everyone is complaining bout the same old little things. i think she did kick butt for riding a shire. I never seen one get ridden. my grandpa had one to plow. But i have read enough horse magazines in my life to know its not easy sitting their trot. you did really well in my opinion. But you know haters is what makes you famous. Keeo working hard and dont let cranky people stand in the way if dressage is your passion.. <3
I don't see why your all criticising her! She's knows what she did wrong, yes she's said if you find anything else wrong let her know, but I think its still wrong, especially the comments I read!
You dont have to be a dressage rider to have a good seat or strong legs everywhere i think jumpers need even more a better seat... just saying....and when you dont have a steady leg why wear spurs??? for shure shires are not really a forward type horse but you should try a easier more experienced horse if you have trouble...
If you already say in the description that you are not a dressage rider and have no clue what you are doing than why do you even try to ride the horse?
I have ridden shire horses for many years and competed with them from dressage, jumping and even hunted them. the shires I used to ride were actually used to joust as well as do draught work. Yes they are harder to ride because of their size BUT they can do very well in dressage but you need to school them alot and keep them very supple.lots of transitions and circles!!!!
Have you ever sat on shire? They are extremly heavy on their steps, and I would never be able to ride a shire that good eventhough i've had horses since I was 8 years old. Give her a break.
Before I read your comment I was thinking 'this isnt horrible' One of my horses is a draft horse and they arent easy to ride, collect, engage etc!! I think he has a nice way of going! Yay for heavy horses!!
Your being too hard on yourself :) it wasn't that awful, work on your seat and youl do fine, I could see he was being a bit stubborn with going forward lol but really not terrible at all :)
He has lovely transitions - that cantering 20 metre circles was lovely! All the things you say in your description - are things you can improve on - no rider is ever perfect.Keep at it because you have good posture and you just strive to improve.
He has such great movement and collection! We're training ourselves and our Gypsy for dressage - so I feel with you, as it can be quite a challenge if you have never done it! Beautifully done, though!
well done :) lovely and quiet and a nice wee experience for him :) you say it was a first level test meaning you both probably didnt have much previous experience, tbh he probably had a bazillion other things going on in his mind! he was very well behaved, congrats! :)
&& i simply love his canter. It's rare here (i've never seen one.) to have a SHIRE that does DRESSAGE. They are more use, for horse beauty contest, or for fun, or for sleigh ride? So i think it's beautiful & really different. Beautiful isn't the word.Even if the trot is weird. ;p
I know this vid was filmed along time ago, but I would recomend for you... Lots of work without stirrups, and on the lunge with no hands or stirrups. It really helped me when I was young get a very balanced seat. Even riding bareback if you can give it a go
wow.... you are flying all over the place... you really need to sit deep in that saddle and grip more with your thighs, I have no muscles in my lower legs, just my thighs, but im great at dressage
haha he reminds me on my old standard bred. he just didnt want to go forward. but he knew intro A by heart and knew when to turn so he would always transition early. he was such a pain to keep goin and or on track. i have ridden a shire/percheron cross and i died on how smooth she was. dont know how it would be hard on a shire to not bounce... just saying.
What a gorgeous horse!! I've been riding pretty much my whole life and i'd struggle sitting still on a horse that big with such a massive stride!! He's huge!!! I think you look lovely together, it's better to be brave and try the test rather than perfect it all at home. I think you did a great job and you can only get better as a team :)
I don't have a big problem with the way you rode, it's not easy to do a dressage test on a difficult horse when you're also not a dressage rider. But in your description you just blamed the horse. "He wasn't going forward." <--Make him go forwards! "He was worked up about leg yielding" Probably not ready to show 1st level then!
firstly, well done, its hard for anyone to be brave enough to get out there in front of a judge, especially on a more 'unconventional' horse. I have seen PLENTY worse, secondly i would just ad that if you tried rising to the trot instead of sitting until you get a little stronger through your core, you may find you can use your seat/legs/hands more effectively.
guys, give the rider some slack, its probably really a bouncy trot 2 sit 2, and she has the courage 2 ride a shire in dressage against all those warmbloods and it just goes 2 show that shires can b elegant and theyre not just 4 pulling carts, i bet alot of u critters wouldnt have the guts 2 do wot she did, so just can it
Hm. I don't think you can expect a Shire to look so elegant like a Hannoveranian and those warmbloods. And well, horses other than warmbloods barely have a chance to get to Grand Prix level because the judgers are focused on that warmblood-style.
it's not THAT bad. the horse have is lovely and smooth. But it seems kinda hard, this horses is BIG and you dont come around with ur legs, so it's hard to give the horse clear signals. That's why i think this is good ;)
For the people that are saying its wrong to do dressage on a shire, this lady has proved you wrong, i agree that its obviosly not what they are bred for, however i think shes done well with this shire especialy with the constant outline. Its her horse so she can do what she like with him, so long as it isn't causing him harm, and tbh he looks like hes enjoying what hes doing
I have a beautiful Shire, and he always does very well in dressage and showjumping and gets 1st and 2nd in both. He is a black and white 17hh, gelding, and he has a lovely canter for all comps, (XC,SJ,Dressage) he always does so well. I know they are drafts, but why does my Shire, do so well, then?Sorry,I promise I am not boasting but I might upload a video of me jumping and dressaging him, I just don't like how Shires have a bad reputation for Dressage and ShowJumping. Lovely horse by the way!
i know what its like doing dressage on a shire i rode my cousins in a dressage comp not that long ago & tbh even though the movements are different because hes a draft it wasnt that much harder!!but good job!
wauw cool! i have respect for this, how you can control that beautiful big horse while he isn't suitable for dressage (because he's a draft-horse his movements are totally different)
@xxsuzanneee1 Not so. They may be bred for pulling rather than elasticity, but this can be overcome to a certain extent through training. The movements are exactly the same, the horse's anatomy is the same, it's just not as limbre as, say, a lusitano :D
Hmm... I think you jump a little to much. In German we would say that you are not sitting deep enough in the saddle and maybe, you are to small to ride him. It would be easier for someone with longer and stronger legs, but if you will exersize with himm i am sure it will be better next time.
Hi I'm 11 and im from England :) i have a Clydesdale x Irish Cob,,and got him in may 2011 sometime...and ive done 2 dressage tests up Brook Farm Training Centre a couple of months ago,and im doing my 3rd one on him in Feburary,and he does great in dressage :D ive come 4th both times ive done dressage on him.i agree,,he is probably more harder to ride than he looks!I lovee my ponny 'Barry Splash' aka- Barry, Baz :D but his show name is 'Splash Of Luck' hes only 6 but his my 1st pony i love him xx
May I just ask why is this 'Horrible'? every rider has to start somewhere and don't you ever think your better than anyone else because you think you can ride better than her! because darling you were like that once ... and don't you ever forget that! credit to her for getting out there and having some fun with her horse, stop with the hate comments!
Awwww dont be horrible the Shire is not bred for anything atheletic xD But got to give him some credit he is working hard and I Cant to dressage to save my life all i can do it basics but i jump 1.15m courses with ease you dont HAVE to do dressage to be a good rider everyone has their own disciplines which they are really good at and @oliviaxh you blately a good rider yourself if you think Everyone has to be good at dressage to be good a riding, riding 9 years as a happy hacker proberly
Shire horses are not suitable for dressage. If the driver went to a dressage horse (for example Hannover horse) so it would look pretty good dressage.
i have never ridden a shire before but i have been riding for 9 years and i know if you cant ride dressage you cant do jumping either. so i would work on your seat and legs if i was you because if you ride like that in a jumping show you'll definitively have a bad course.
@desilvano oliviaxh is absolutely right. It would be a mistake to ignore this advice. There are always ways to improve your riding. I personally am more impressed by a rider who is good at dressage than one who is good at hunter/jumper.
@desilvano i have noticed you leg is a bit short for dressage you want your stirrup another 1 or 2 holes down, also your bouncing around alot and using your hands alot too. I also notice when your horse gets into the bigger trots you seem to tense up through your leg causing that bouncyness so try to relax your hip and leg and let that hip angle open up more and steady your hand contact. remember A/O hunters and the jumpers are much different then what the dressage judges look for
@oliviaxh hahaah try riding one before you say things, they are bloody hard to trot, canter on cause they were not bread for that they were bread for pulling a cart. and of course her legs were moving as she said he wasn't going forwards. nd just cause you've been riding 9 years doesn't mean a thing, just saying .................
@oliviaxh it must b damn hard riding a shire in dressage, so cut her some slack will u?! that shire is a legend and she is brave enough 2 do what she does, so there
@oliviaxh I am probably the worst dressage rider you'll come across, yet I have state and national titles under my belt in showjumping WITH (shock/horror) an ex-racehorse.....hmmmm
You did alot better than I would have done!!!! I'm terriable at dressage and my haflinger just won't move forwards... ohh ye and she likes to do what she wants, when she wants. :)
it's good i can't even do dressage so uur better than me . what i would say is try talking to ur hores it helps u relax and makes him/her relax 2 i helps me alot as i am usally quite neverous 2 begin wiv x
Don't do a first level test if you don't know how to use your seat yet. You're doing well for "not knowing what you're doing" but you're also taking it too fast for you and your horse.
Dressage is not easy on horses like this, it is hard work but very rewarding and you are doing quite a good job :) Don't worry about bouncing (the have bouncy trots) or anything like that, you've recognised that you do this and it will improve :). Shires in dressage = one of my favourite things. They are a fantastic breed. I had a project shire once when he was 4 (and already 17.3hh!) and I miss that horse everyday, such a willing, intelligent, caring giant :)
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that horse going dressage. Dressage doesn't start at piaffe or >65% in a GP - dressage simply means a well-schooled horse according to its physical and mental abilities. You're right though, you have to improve your seat. Why don't you take lessons? Good luck. :-)
I agree with the dressage whip. I have a whip when I'm riding big horses because I know my leg commands may be unclear if they're used to riders with longer legs. Don't worry about the bouncy seat. I'm awful when it comes to sitting trot, and with horses it's generally much bouncier because they have longer legs. Shires especially! Just relax you're shoulders and go with the stride. You may find it a bit easier to keep your seat deeper in the saddle. Beautiful horse though, and well ridden!
You're riding a bit piano handed, getting those thumbs on top will help you relax your arms down and into your sides. They're a bit bouncy here at the trot. Beautiful horse though!
thats not horrible at all. but if you want to do dressage ,maybe get a lighter type, like a warmblood or something like that . well ridden though i no wat its like to have awkwar horses!! :)
that horse is amzing. maybe just a little too much knee action not that mus=ch though. practice sitting your trot better you are bouncing too much. but other than that your really good. Good Luck :)
oh and forgot to add the only thing i would critisise is the spurs, your lower leg isn't staying still because of the bouncy trot and you dig the horse in the ribs quite a bit accidently, i would take them off and use a dressage whip until you get your leg still :)
awww i bet its hard doing sitting trot on a shire!!dont write horrible,,you need self confidence!!as i do too at the mo....anyway all tyuo need is practice and i found it really helps if you go stirrupless :) x
Anyone who says heavier breeds can't do dressage/jump/event, etc are all ignorant and don't know what they're talking about. My 15.3hh native welsh section d mare does dressage, can do pirouettes, leg yields and such without any problems.. before i had her she couldnt even canter. Hell, i even taught my 4 year old miniature to leg yeild.. jeez, any breed can do it, its whether the owner has the patience to teach it that matters. No horse is the same. This shire looks stunning in its leg yields.
You did awesome! My family has a five year old Percheron gelding (Who's 18.1hh) who is always being a buttface whenever you're on him and i've ridden him a few times, only at a walk and trot, since i myself have only cantered around 15 times on my Quarter Horse and am relatively unexperienced (I'm only 13, but i've been riding since i was 8 There was an accident a few years back that scared me enough (and shattered my helmet), that postponed my riding for a while). You did great on a Shire!
draft horses can be a challenge to ride- they have such a powerful stride! i remember riding mack (draft cross) and was completely blown away by the difference in feel from a quarter horse to mack.. good job!
:) I think you handled him very nicely! Its really hard riding different breeds that you arent used to. I'm used to Arabians and Quarter horses so when I started doing horse therapy on drafts, it was a little awkward! I think you have a very nice seat and sat the trot way better than I could have! :D Keep up the good work!
It was my observation that this horse appears to have a bone jarring trot ... since the riders seat looks very good in the canter. As far as the going forward / leg yeilding goes ... the feet need to ... as well as the hands. They are way to busy. And there is constant pressure with the use of the spurs, which then no longer function as a tool of communication.
5: Sadly you look like you are sawing his mouth too
xxmellensxx 20 minutes ago
the important thing is you guys had fun <3 you guys look great! <3
thexashes 19 hours ago
I made this test in my country too. But I rode a thoroughbred :)) ... I can't forget that test :))
RallucaaPatty 21 hours ago
I don't think any of you others would make this look perfect. Your horse looks calm and not tightened up (like most of the dressagehorses in competition do) and your description says everything... I have seen much more worse than this and after all, this wasn't so bad. It would have looked much more worse with Anky on the top. :)
KristinGrov 23 hours ago
I think it is great to try new disaplines and everyone was not born piaffing and pirouetting so you know they all looked shit when they started lol
Don't let anyone discourage you from riding because in the end it is just you and your horse out there no one else matters.
Dressage was created to supple these big breeds of horses when cavalry was needed way back when. So really your just kicking it old school :-)
431sawa 23 hours ago
nice horse well done but could you have done rising trot might have looked better ?
angelupdates 23 hours ago
Pretty horse
rhymeswithbam 1 day ago
That was dressage?
ArtSmashBox1 1 day ago
Not bad at all! Can't expect you to ride like a grand prix rider at 1 leve :) I think you did ride him quite well! Well done one a horse like that! :)
keneverdal 2 days ago
better than I could do!
jasminerebeccagray 2 days ago
It wasn't a horrible 1st level test. I found both you and Shire pleasant and charming in your efforts. I'll bet you've been working hard and enjoying each other since this was taken, and I wish you both well.
moonharp 2 days ago
maybe not perfect,but you know what,this horse is pretty cool and not stressed or something like that,so well done
jetsat100 3 days ago
I think you've done a fantastic job! Some horses are just naturally harder to sit to then others. In the end as most of the other comments have said. It's just practice!
major3001 3 days ago
@major3001 so not true...
NerdyJesus101 3 days ago
@NerdyJesus101 What do you mean not true?
major3001 2 days ago
@major3001 she hasn't done a fantastic job...
NerdyJesus101 2 days ago
@NerdyJesus101 Well I think she did so have a cry? Shire's aren't always easy to sit to. She said she hadn't any idea what she was doing, therefore what she produced was pretty great really! So yeah :)
major3001 2 days ago
@major3001 if she had no idea what she was doing why is she doing it in the first place?
NerdyJesus101 2 days ago
@NerdyJesus101 because it's fun to try different diciplines... stop being so up yourself. You don't have to be perfect at everything just so long as you and your horse enjoy youselves...
xXxChristinexXxX 1 day ago
@xXxChristinexXxX i have to agree on that because me and my new forest have done EVERY thing you can imagine and she wasnt great at it all but she gave it her all!
HannahAndGal 1 day ago
@xXxChristinexXxX i didn't say that it has to be perfect...did i??
NerdyJesus101 1 day ago
@NerdyJesus101 no but you made it sound like it does...
xXxChristinexXxX 1 day ago
@xXxChristinexXxX not really....
NerdyJesus101 23 hours ago
i could NEVER master a dressage seat...the legs always threw me off and i couldn't get my seat balanced enough to really give dressage a good run. love the horse!! i'm a draft lover, but i don't have the wallet for one!!
mouse605 3 days ago
Far out, i really like him!
Dont put yourself down so much! Ive seen much much worse, he travels nicely! Not horrible at all!
yourmotherspenis1 3 days ago
What kind of breed is your ( not shure if it's yours :D) horse? he/she is beautyfull! :)
Huluwhy 4 days ago
If you sit back on your seat bones, you won't bounce as much. To find your seat bones, lift your knees up above the saddle and your legs away from the horse's sides. Find your point of balance in this position, and you will feel your seat bones digging into the saddle. Now point your legs back down and remember what it felt like with your legs up in the air and recreate the feeling with your legs down. Practice, practice, practice, and hey presto, no bounce :-D
LadyJennivieve 5 days ago
i've seen worse!!!!!!!!
MrChamponion 5 days ago
Beautiful horse!
105sassygal 6 days ago
hi,
i have only ridden dressage a few times but what I noticed and i am not saying it in a affending way just a helping. You could work on strengthening you back up so it can help your posture. and your seat. and what I do to try to help teach hand position is i make a certain spot where your hand can feel at all times on the saddle, pad, or neck of horse. and that can help keep your hands in one place and have a place to return to. overall i think that is the only crotuiqe. :) hope it helps!
105sassygal 6 days ago
@105sassygal I totally agree, the rest looks great!
xPabloBokt 6 days ago
looked good to me, a magnificent animal who seemed to be behaving well. bravo!
fendertelecaster8225 6 days ago
Look people- you do't have to be so mean to me! All I said was that she could try and sit the trot a bit better! Like loosening up her lower back! Geez people!!!! >_<
MegaHorsesaremylife 6 days ago
Well he does a better test then my fiery chestnut showjumper bahahaha
sunchaser89 6 days ago
i like the bouncy rider
poloandlexi 6 days ago
You did a great job. I'm sorry no one seems to understand that people improve over time, that we're not perfect all the time, and that (most importantly) IT IS HELLA HARD TO SIT TO A DRAFTS' TROT. I learned to ride on belgian drafts, and let me tell you, they are some of the bounciest things out there. The fact that you didn't get bounced right out of the saddle is great all on its' own, lol. :P
shiiuza 6 days ago
I suggest the rider needs to learn how to sit the trot(:
MegaHorsesaremylife 6 days ago
@MegaHorsesaremylife I suggest you not make snooty comments and learn how to read as this video was made 4 years ago so I'm sure she's learned how to find her seat a little more in the sitting trot.
shiiuza 6 days ago
@shiiuza
snappppppyyyy
poloandlexi 6 days ago
@shiiuza I was just saying! I wasn't trying to be mean. Geez....you don't have to be so mean about it:/
MegaHorsesaremylife 6 days ago
You can see he's not feeling forward in that test, I'd recommend riding bareback or under a pad and surcingle to develop the muscels that help your seat.
tindallster 1 week ago
how come everyone is complaining bout the same old little things. i think she did kick butt for riding a shire. I never seen one get ridden. my grandpa had one to plow. But i have read enough horse magazines in my life to know its not easy sitting their trot. you did really well in my opinion. But you know haters is what makes you famous. Keeo working hard and dont let cranky people stand in the way if dressage is your passion.. <3
KrystalIceStudios 1 week ago
@KrystalIceStudios that;s really good adivce. My gypsy vanner and my clydsadle mix are very different to ride than my paint mare
reininghorses57 1 week ago
I don't see why your all criticising her! She's knows what she did wrong, yes she's said if you find anything else wrong let her know, but I think its still wrong, especially the comments I read!
Just getting MY point across!
Everystridecounts1 1 week ago
Maybe if you learned ho to sit...
XoXoSCREAMOgIrL 1 week ago
Oh god lol. It must be really hard to sit to a shire's trot. The closest I've ridden to a shire was a Belgian and I hated it
GreenBayBreyerFarm 1 week ago
Oh dear makes my butt sore just watching.
dandydiamonddee 1 week ago
You dont have to be a dressage rider to have a good seat or strong legs everywhere i think jumpers need even more a better seat... just saying....and when you dont have a steady leg why wear spurs??? for shure shires are not really a forward type horse but you should try a easier more experienced horse if you have trouble...
tamram86 1 week ago
If you already say in the description that you are not a dressage rider and have no clue what you are doing than why do you even try to ride the horse?
WillowNare 1 week ago
what an awful rider!
jab jab jab with spurs and plonking around in sitting trot. the poor beast
horsesgivemewings 1 week ago
I think it is good for a draught it is the rider who is horrible!
84horsecrazy 1 week ago
The horse really wasn't that bad. I'd say it's the rider who wasn't so hot. She should really work on that sitting trot.
o0Affinity0o 1 week ago
he didnt look that bad.
1horseylover4 1 week ago
I have ridden shire horses for many years and competed with them from dressage, jumping and even hunted them. the shires I used to ride were actually used to joust as well as do draught work. Yes they are harder to ride because of their size BUT they can do very well in dressage but you need to school them alot and keep them very supple.lots of transitions and circles!!!!
SuperShezza1982 1 week ago
I think there is nothing wrong with having a shire in dressage you dont just need a thoughrbred or really expensive horse to win a competition.
horse33928 1 week ago
Have you ever sat on shire? They are extremly heavy on their steps, and I would never be able to ride a shire that good eventhough i've had horses since I was 8 years old. Give her a break.
MsAmeliaHT 1 week ago
Heels down , keep your contact and taketake with your inside hand for a frame.
Around 420 he looks like he picked up on the wrong lead. COULD JUST BE ME THOUGH, JUST SAYING (:
Rosi246810 1 week ago
Before I read your comment I was thinking 'this isnt horrible' One of my horses is a draft horse and they arent easy to ride, collect, engage etc!! I think he has a nice way of going! Yay for heavy horses!!
d1x1e1 1 week ago
Your being too hard on yourself :) it wasn't that awful, work on your seat and youl do fine, I could see he was being a bit stubborn with going forward lol but really not terrible at all :)
katnicgun 1 week ago
SOFTEN! im sure you were just nervous but the horse is only tense because of you
rosierocksurworld 1 week ago
He has lovely transitions - that cantering 20 metre circles was lovely! All the things you say in your description - are things you can improve on - no rider is ever perfect.Keep at it because you have good posture and you just strive to improve.
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shiftthedream 1 week ago
He has such great movement and collection! We're training ourselves and our Gypsy for dressage - so I feel with you, as it can be quite a challenge if you have never done it! Beautifully done, though!
xXxnefariousxXx 1 week ago
well done :) lovely and quiet and a nice wee experience for him :) you say it was a first level test meaning you both probably didnt have much previous experience, tbh he probably had a bazillion other things going on in his mind! he was very well behaved, congrats! :)
0nionify 2 weeks ago
try rising during your test hunny, if its prelim ur allowed, also take a schooling whip in with u, try using your next few tests as 'practice tests'
Good luck xx
Tammyx90 2 weeks ago
Lots of keyboard warriors up in this page...
pixelfurnace 2 weeks ago 2
&& i simply love his canter. It's rare here (i've never seen one.) to have a SHIRE that does DRESSAGE. They are more use, for horse beauty contest, or for fun, or for sleigh ride? So i think it's beautiful & really different. Beautiful isn't the word.Even if the trot is weird. ;p
nonhippophagie 2 weeks ago
i think the shire is beautiful even in dresssssssage.
nonhippophagie 2 weeks ago
I know this vid was filmed along time ago, but I would recomend for you... Lots of work without stirrups, and on the lunge with no hands or stirrups. It really helped me when I was young get a very balanced seat. Even riding bareback if you can give it a go
laureah21 2 weeks ago
wow.... you are flying all over the place... you really need to sit deep in that saddle and grip more with your thighs, I have no muscles in my lower legs, just my thighs, but im great at dressage
jmulhall100 2 weeks ago
woow , the horse is bieautiful !
LoveCabriole 2 weeks ago
if its u riding then why do this: shire in dressage - Horrible ? do u want attension or sumthin ? :/
MaRsHmAlLoWkILlEr098 2 weeks ago
What a beautiful horse!
How tall is he?
yuyuxchanx3 2 weeks ago
Haha, you look like you're working way harder then he is! I think this is great, I wish I could try him, he looks like a good boy!
Crimsy3000 2 weeks ago
You know what's harder? A Percheron that can hardly lift hiis hooves at the canter because they're so huge...
JunoLover1997 2 weeks ago
haha he reminds me on my old standard bred. he just didnt want to go forward. but he knew intro A by heart and knew when to turn so he would always transition early. he was such a pain to keep goin and or on track. i have ridden a shire/percheron cross and i died on how smooth she was. dont know how it would be hard on a shire to not bounce... just saying.
cutezombieomnom 3 weeks ago
Aww, that lazy horse! I think you both doing grat!!!
IdaFMLKakahsi 3 weeks ago
The poor shire, he is trying his best. Shire's just happen to be my favourite breed & they are good at dressage with a good amount to training :L
MrsHeatherJansen 3 weeks ago
i think with ALLOT of lessons you and your horse could do very well. keep at it. don't give up!!!
makeup906 3 weeks ago
What the f***k with his hands ?
Zoz2505 3 weeks ago
What a gorgeous horse!! I've been riding pretty much my whole life and i'd struggle sitting still on a horse that big with such a massive stride!! He's huge!!! I think you look lovely together, it's better to be brave and try the test rather than perfect it all at home. I think you did a great job and you can only get better as a team :)
FaronDLMclellan 3 weeks ago
I don't have a big problem with the way you rode, it's not easy to do a dressage test on a difficult horse when you're also not a dressage rider. But in your description you just blamed the horse. "He wasn't going forward." <--Make him go forwards! "He was worked up about leg yielding" Probably not ready to show 1st level then!
xXGlamRiderXx 3 weeks ago
firstly, well done, its hard for anyone to be brave enough to get out there in front of a judge, especially on a more 'unconventional' horse. I have seen PLENTY worse, secondly i would just ad that if you tried rising to the trot instead of sitting until you get a little stronger through your core, you may find you can use your seat/legs/hands more effectively.
nicstix1 3 weeks ago
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KatarinaLeto 3 weeks ago
you have to hold with your legs and hands can't shake
beatebruksle26 3 weeks ago
guys, give the rider some slack, its probably really a bouncy trot 2 sit 2, and she has the courage 2 ride a shire in dressage against all those warmbloods and it just goes 2 show that shires can b elegant and theyre not just 4 pulling carts, i bet alot of u critters wouldnt have the guts 2 do wot she did, so just can it
MintyArrow 3 weeks ago
Hm. I don't think you can expect a Shire to look so elegant like a Hannoveranian and those warmbloods. And well, horses other than warmbloods barely have a chance to get to Grand Prix level because the judgers are focused on that warmblood-style.
Nonetheless, a nice ride. =
Rimfaxe96 3 weeks ago
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tropicalponi 3 weeks ago
it's not THAT bad. the horse have is lovely and smooth. But it seems kinda hard, this horses is BIG and you dont come around with ur legs, so it's hard to give the horse clear signals. That's why i think this is good ;)
ssoeewe 3 weeks ago
your seat -- horrible
noris21 3 weeks ago
I know nothing about dressage but your horse is very beautiful and you will go as far as your mind and willpower will let you!
piglatin2 3 weeks ago
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laurenCR7fan 3 weeks ago
Good job! I feel for your poor spine though.... Lol. :). Hello from Canada....
remedyfarm 3 weeks ago
For the people that are saying its wrong to do dressage on a shire, this lady has proved you wrong, i agree that its obviosly not what they are bred for, however i think shes done well with this shire especialy with the constant outline. Its her horse so she can do what she like with him, so long as it isn't causing him harm, and tbh he looks like hes enjoying what hes doing
appaloosamad 3 weeks ago
I have a beautiful Shire, and he always does very well in dressage and showjumping and gets 1st and 2nd in both. He is a black and white 17hh, gelding, and he has a lovely canter for all comps, (XC,SJ,Dressage) he always does so well. I know they are drafts, but why does my Shire, do so well, then?Sorry,I promise I am not boasting but I might upload a video of me jumping and dressaging him, I just don't like how Shires have a bad reputation for Dressage and ShowJumping. Lovely horse by the way!
hopefulshowjumper 3 weeks ago
i know what its like doing dressage on a shire i rode my cousins in a dressage comp not that long ago & tbh even though the movements are different because hes a draft it wasnt that much harder!!but good job!
ilovehim23051 3 weeks ago
wauw cool! i have respect for this, how you can control that beautiful big horse while he isn't suitable for dressage (because he's a draft-horse his movements are totally different)
good job!
loves from the Netherlands:)
xxsuzanneee1 3 weeks ago
@xxsuzanneee1 Not so. They may be bred for pulling rather than elasticity, but this can be overcome to a certain extent through training. The movements are exactly the same, the horse's anatomy is the same, it's just not as limbre as, say, a lusitano :D
claoufaeng 3 weeks ago
Hmm... I think you jump a little to much. In German we would say that you are not sitting deep enough in the saddle and maybe, you are to small to ride him. It would be easier for someone with longer and stronger legs, but if you will exersize with himm i am sure it will be better next time.
ikab82 4 weeks ago
i think you did well :)
XxMillyxX123 4 weeks ago
well done shires arnt breed for this don't worry what people say as long as the horse is going well and enjoying it :Dxx
xxwishawxx 4 weeks ago
Hi I'm 11 and im from England :) i have a Clydesdale x Irish Cob,,and got him in may 2011 sometime...and ive done 2 dressage tests up Brook Farm Training Centre a couple of months ago,and im doing my 3rd one on him in Feburary,and he does great in dressage :D ive come 4th both times ive done dressage on him.i agree,,he is probably more harder to ride than he looks!I lovee my ponny 'Barry Splash' aka- Barry, Baz :D but his show name is 'Splash Of Luck' hes only 6 but his my 1st pony i love him xx
mollyandbazforever 1 month ago
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280CHANNING280 1 month ago
I agree! Everyone has to start somewhere! And it looks difficult to sit that trot!
hundetuem 1 month ago
May I just ask why is this 'Horrible'? every rider has to start somewhere and don't you ever think your better than anyone else because you think you can ride better than her! because darling you were like that once ... and don't you ever forget that! credit to her for getting out there and having some fun with her horse, stop with the hate comments!
100emmie 1 month ago
Great horse, bad riding. sort yr hands and seat out!
judi9423 1 month ago
what the hell is going on with the sitting trot !
GobbyGabby1234 1 month ago
aww I love him. He was pleasant/quiet and did his job. Good boy.
SingChild71 1 month ago
Your horse is not in a hurry ;) But fun to see a shire in dressage :) (I am not good at english if you wonder what I write)
BellHoliday 1 month ago
@oliviaxh *not a good rider yourself i meant
DMWD15 1 month ago
Awwww dont be horrible the Shire is not bred for anything atheletic xD But got to give him some credit he is working hard and I Cant to dressage to save my life all i can do it basics but i jump 1.15m courses with ease you dont HAVE to do dressage to be a good rider everyone has their own disciplines which they are really good at and @oliviaxh you blately a good rider yourself if you think Everyone has to be good at dressage to be good a riding, riding 9 years as a happy hacker proberly
DMWD15 1 month ago
this is funny clip
TheJosapappa1000 1 month ago
Heee does his job very well, but she.......
HSDKaDDy 1 month ago
Shire horses are not suitable for dressage. If the driver went to a dressage horse (for example Hannover horse) so it would look pretty good dressage.
anetsixteen366 1 month ago
@anetsixteen366 i have a cross shire, and he does very well at dressage
XxForeverEddiexX 1 month ago
I have a cob just like a shire and he can do ace dressage , its not horrible its gorgous xxxx
madgirl2263 1 month ago
i love this horse he's gorgeous you rode him well in this xx
horseyjessey101 1 month ago
i have never ridden a shire before but i have been riding for 9 years and i know if you cant ride dressage you cant do jumping either. so i would work on your seat and legs if i was you because if you ride like that in a jumping show you'll definitively have a bad course.
oliviaxh 1 month ago 11
@oliviaxh Hmmmm I have national year end awards in the 3'6" a/o hunters and 3' childrens/adult jumpers. So I guess I do okay.
desilvano 1 month ago 24
@desilvano oliviaxh is absolutely right. It would be a mistake to ignore this advice. There are always ways to improve your riding. I personally am more impressed by a rider who is good at dressage than one who is good at hunter/jumper.
xsbadger17 2 weeks ago
@desilvano i have noticed you leg is a bit short for dressage you want your stirrup another 1 or 2 holes down, also your bouncing around alot and using your hands alot too. I also notice when your horse gets into the bigger trots you seem to tense up through your leg causing that bouncyness so try to relax your hip and leg and let that hip angle open up more and steady your hand contact. remember A/O hunters and the jumpers are much different then what the dressage judges look for
com8897 2 weeks ago
@oliviaxh i cant do dressage because u dont understand it but i jump like a pro so what u gonna say bout that ?
xxsallylovexx 1 month ago
@oliviaxh wtf you on about i know plenty of showjumpers who cant do a basic sitting trot and i bet they could jump rings around you!
ponigurlami 1 month ago
@oliviaxh hahaah try riding one before you say things, they are bloody hard to trot, canter on cause they were not bread for that they were bread for pulling a cart. and of course her legs were moving as she said he wasn't going forwards. nd just cause you've been riding 9 years doesn't mean a thing, just saying .................
xxwishawxx 4 weeks ago
@oliviaxh totally true
Saartje05 3 weeks ago
@oliviaxh it must b damn hard riding a shire in dressage, so cut her some slack will u?! that shire is a legend and she is brave enough 2 do what she does, so there
MintyArrow 3 weeks ago
@oliviaxh and where r ur riding video's hmmmmm..??
MintyArrow 3 weeks ago
@oliviaxh I am probably the worst dressage rider you'll come across, yet I have state and national titles under my belt in showjumping WITH (shock/horror) an ex-racehorse.....hmmmm
MadameRuusu 2 weeks ago
what is the matter a shire can do dressage its not horrible its cute i have 28 horses and i a`m only 13 years
habbo829 1 month ago
better than i could do any day! x beautiful horse as well gorgus x
littleguise 1 month ago
You did awesome! Big horses like this are so hard to ride, I know! You guys are so cute together :)
EiffelForParis 1 month ago
You did alot better than I would have done!!!! I'm terriable at dressage and my haflinger just won't move forwards... ohh ye and she likes to do what she wants, when she wants. :)
XPoppyTheHaflingerX 1 month ago
it's good i can't even do dressage so uur better than me . what i would say is try talking to ur hores it helps u relax and makes him/her relax 2 i helps me alot as i am usally quite neverous 2 begin wiv x
ThePoppy223 1 month ago
No,it's not horrible. Sometimes he looked something but the dynamism was good,and I really love these big horses:)
Kriszpi 1 month ago
thats not fair to say that its not good, its brilleant and well done for trying,.. dont put youre self down for no reason :)
mad4hebe 1 month ago
he is amazing! and you did a great job! keep going! and nobody is perfect btw;)
ezzenNN 1 month ago
your horse looks really well and happy, I think ur doing a great job!
alice7905 1 month ago
in asitting trot u need to absorb the bounce in your tummie and not just sit there because 1st it is uncomfoable on the horse and 2nd it looks messy
okeydokey545 1 month ago
what a beast!Looks very bouncy!
BethanHorseMad 1 month ago
you know what? i love it! well done you :) so what your not perfect but who is? well done to both you and your beautiful horse! x
IzzyandElla2010 1 month ago
Don't do a first level test if you don't know how to use your seat yet. You're doing well for "not knowing what you're doing" but you're also taking it too fast for you and your horse.
xXGlamRiderXx 1 month ago
hes beuotiful soooo jelos
horsey757 1 month ago
oh my XD his trott looks really uncomfortable to sit ^^ but you did good anyway ;)
schneggilein89 1 month ago
A bad day on a shire beats a good day on any other horse. Shires rock!
rmcdaniel423 2 months ago
i'm thinking you do are doing a pretty good job! loveit x
ccchhaannttaallii 2 months ago
i like this lots, hes a lovely horse
pottse100 2 months ago
Dressage is not easy on horses like this, it is hard work but very rewarding and you are doing quite a good job :) Don't worry about bouncing (the have bouncy trots) or anything like that, you've recognised that you do this and it will improve :). Shires in dressage = one of my favourite things. They are a fantastic breed. I had a project shire once when he was 4 (and already 17.3hh!) and I miss that horse everyday, such a willing, intelligent, caring giant :)
well done x
centaur00me 2 months ago
I like his foppy ears.
beowulf229 2 months ago 18
@KalettaMyBaby r u weird or something how would i have got onto the video if i hadent had looked at the desscription!
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
@KalettaMyBaby u cant tell me what to do!!
shut up!
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
@KalettaMyBaby yeah well i might not want to !!!!
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
that girl does nt know how to do sitting trot!
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
@crazypizzahorse234 have you ever tried sitting trot on a horse designed for pulling not riding? Not easy.
centaur00me 2 months ago
@centaur00me i guess i was being a bit mean :I
no i have nt tryd sitting trott on a pulling horse.
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that horse going dressage. Dressage doesn't start at piaffe or >65% in a GP - dressage simply means a well-schooled horse according to its physical and mental abilities. You're right though, you have to improve your seat. Why don't you take lessons? Good luck. :-)
Steedrider 2 months ago
its not horrible!
crazypizzahorse234 2 months ago
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I think it looks good! I like the horse =)
km288 2 months ago
He's got a floppy ear :P
TheSweetAndSaxy 2 months ago
what is horrible?
KiPa991 2 months ago
bounce bounce bounce. :P
HeartFullOfBuckshot 2 months ago
haha my horse's dressage is so much worse than this... but shes a hunter so it really doesn't matter :L
xXxChristinexXxX 2 months ago
I agree with the dressage whip. I have a whip when I'm riding big horses because I know my leg commands may be unclear if they're used to riders with longer legs. Don't worry about the bouncy seat. I'm awful when it comes to sitting trot, and with horses it's generally much bouncier because they have longer legs. Shires especially! Just relax you're shoulders and go with the stride. You may find it a bit easier to keep your seat deeper in the saddle. Beautiful horse though, and well ridden!
diamondring62 2 months ago
You're riding a bit piano handed, getting those thumbs on top will help you relax your arms down and into your sides. They're a bit bouncy here at the trot. Beautiful horse though!
sweetsuds91 2 months ago
thats not horrible at all. but if you want to do dressage ,maybe get a lighter type, like a warmblood or something like that . well ridden though i no wat its like to have awkwar horses!! :)
Divadoodaa 2 months ago
that horse is amzing. maybe just a little too much knee action not that mus=ch though. practice sitting your trot better you are bouncing too much. but other than that your really good. Good Luck :)
emilynicole82398 2 months ago
I don't know what you're talking about! Horrible? I think this is beautiful, greeatt joobb!! :))
SametHorses 2 months ago
oh and forgot to add the only thing i would critisise is the spurs, your lower leg isn't staying still because of the bouncy trot and you dig the horse in the ribs quite a bit accidently, i would take them off and use a dressage whip until you get your leg still :)
DeathKitty123456 2 months ago
Everyone stop talking to boots and saddle, she obviously wants a reaction, just flag her comments because she is just being disrespectful
DeathKitty123456 2 months ago
awww i bet its hard doing sitting trot on a shire!!dont write horrible,,you need self confidence!!as i do too at the mo....anyway all tyuo need is practice and i found it really helps if you go stirrupless :) x
FroggyandIssac 2 months ago
my guess, polish the horse up a bit and he would be stunning
Lovinsanna 3 months ago
Anyone who says heavier breeds can't do dressage/jump/event, etc are all ignorant and don't know what they're talking about. My 15.3hh native welsh section d mare does dressage, can do pirouettes, leg yields and such without any problems.. before i had her she couldnt even canter. Hell, i even taught my 4 year old miniature to leg yeild.. jeez, any breed can do it, its whether the owner has the patience to teach it that matters. No horse is the same. This shire looks stunning in its leg yields.
ShowjumperSparkie 3 months ago
You did awesome! My family has a five year old Percheron gelding (Who's 18.1hh) who is always being a buttface whenever you're on him and i've ridden him a few times, only at a walk and trot, since i myself have only cantered around 15 times on my Quarter Horse and am relatively unexperienced (I'm only 13, but i've been riding since i was 8 There was an accident a few years back that scared me enough (and shattered my helmet), that postponed my riding for a while). You did great on a Shire!
genevieveandsilver 3 months ago
draft horses can be a challenge to ride- they have such a powerful stride! i remember riding mack (draft cross) and was completely blown away by the difference in feel from a quarter horse to mack.. good job!
TheTearsOfOurEnemies 3 months ago
Keep it up, :) You're looking good. Shires are such a pretty bread too!
RichardMustang 3 months ago
i think you both look fabulous. Its nicceto see you and your horse out doing something different. Well done =D
DnBsPendulum 3 months ago
:) I think you handled him very nicely! Its really hard riding different breeds that you arent used to. I'm used to Arabians and Quarter horses so when I started doing horse therapy on drafts, it was a little awkward! I think you have a very nice seat and sat the trot way better than I could have! :D Keep up the good work!
itachan01 3 months ago
For more info on going forward, and leg yeilding ... search this video on youtube ... Dressage Trainer Jane Savoie's Explains Leg Yielding
RRWD 3 months ago
It was my observation that this horse appears to have a bone jarring trot ... since the riders seat looks very good in the canter. As far as the going forward / leg yeilding goes ... the feet need to ... as well as the hands. They are way to busy. And there is constant pressure with the use of the spurs, which then no longer function as a tool of communication.
RRWD 3 months ago