2021 Quarter Horse Congress Freestyle Luke Gingerich on Tinseltowns Whizard

[@ihavenoideawhatimdoingwith4240]

The fact that people disregard the entire ride over a piece of riding equipment that is being used properly is astounding to me. That horse enjoyed every part of that ride, and he was soft in every part of his body.
Spurs or not, get your head out of your ass and enjoy the hours and blood, sweat, and tears it took to get this far, to this piece of art.

[@sheryltoliver9975]

Agree spurs are for giving cues, just a piece of equipment that when used properly don't hurt the horse. It looked to me like that mare loves him.

[@CryMeARiver63]

@@sheryltoliver9975 you don't need spurs to give cues . Horses can be trained to work off leg cues .

[@lizzieborden9302]

@@CryMeARiver63 depends on the horse. Just like people, not all horses are the same or respond to regular methods.

[@ratherbwithhorses]

@@sheryltoliver9975 and so are bridles , this is a wonderful ride not because of things used or not used it's talent

[@annwahlstrom149]

Weirdly those spurs with spinning wheels aren't legal here in Sweden. Those who made them illegal were probably not aware that spurs with spinning wheels are milder to the horse than the spurs with just a knob. The knob doesn't give as the wheel does.
Anyway, it's possible to hurt the horse if kicking the spurs with force, with either type one use.
Riding with spurs (correctly used) is just a signal to the horse to go faster, breake the pace, go left or right, change gallop and so on. It's not for punishing the horse.
I'm no master at riding, but I have been riding with spurs on a lazy ass horse which refused to move faster than a walk and me short legged couldn't squeeze his chest hard enough to get him to move so my riding instructor suggested spurs on that horse.
When I had another horse I took them off my boots.

[@spfisterer3651]

Simply amazing. She's never been ridden with a bridle, I can only imagine the kind of hard work and dedication it took to get to that level. Congratulations to Luke, he did a fantastic job.

[@karlabrewster8605]

No bridle doesn't necessarily mean no head gear...could be trained in a bosal or a hackamore

[@CaitlynJneeCocke]

It's not any harder than with a bridle. It's just different. Either way, you have to know what you're doing.

[@conniewolf7300]

The horse did a better job! She was the one that had to respond to cues!

[@kimberlychester4358]

I've never understood the point of bridleless riding.

[@Bootbitch]

@@kimberlychester4358 it’s to show the importance of riding with your body rather than yankin on their face.

[@hustedho5186]

That was absolutely beautiful. Seeing so much connection between horse and rider fills my heart with joy and hope.

[@CaitlynJneeCocke]

It's normal to have that level of connection with your horse.

[@sallyidol6281]

He had a rope around her look closely, a small rope but, when you have a very well trained horse. That's all you need.

[@carisacesarone3936]

@@CaitlynJneeCocke Are you kidding me??? Walk into a rodeo and see how many people can even walk their horses around bridleless. It would be very, very few. Yanking on extremely harsh bits, kicking hard with Spurs (unlike how he was using them), starfishing, forcing horses to live in a stall 24/7, and caring about prizes more than the horse's well-being is much, much more common than a connection like this.

[@makaylakurtz5288]

The song fits so well, daughtry has such a nice voice for this. And the amount of trust is amazing between the horse and rider.

[@addisoncarr9478]

I’m so lucky to be living only an hour away from this place, we go every year many’s days during the month. Loved every part of it, hopefully I’ll be able to participate one day with my horse

[@mungbean345]

That horse is incredibly focused! Not only in being placid with such a large and vocal crowd, but to disregard all of that sparkle flashing around in its extensive peripheral vision! I definitely like a horse that has been treated well enough to be this confident and calm compared to the highstrung English-style horses I first learned to ride on as a kid. Impressive!

[@rebeccamitchell6689]

This brought me to tears. What an amazing display of trust dedication and hard work. Absolutely glorious.

[@karenremetis1412]

Amazing your response so different from mine. I found it really terrible. The horse is like a wind up toy without spirit. Didnt watch all of it. Couldnt.

[@PleasantHillPharm]

Tears of joy at her level of ability! Just WOW!

[@Bebold94]

UNBELIEVABLE! A special and amazing duo, I can't even begin to imagine all the work that went into this. She sure loves him, you can tell she's giving him her all, this is just beautiful.

[@monasheegypsyvanners]

the hours that go into a ride like this is amazing. my hat is off to you

[@Luvbug59937]

this is incredible!!!! a FOUR YEAR OLD?!

[@Marionpm1]

Just Stunning loved it!!!
Western Doing Dressage, yeah baby. Congratulations she's a beautiful Palomino, Gorgeous!!
Blessings to you all!!

[@kristinetwenty9374]

Well this brought tears and I’m not a cryer. Just so beautiful .

[@LaFurina]

same :)

[@kristigreenup2873]

That was beautiful incredible congratulations what a wonderful wonderful horse so sweet great moves

[@lakagranger3012]

Amazing they had so much fun together ♡ that is how Riding should look like

[@kmorris8936]

That was just wonderful to watch - so precise; they are a fabulous team!

[@picklestheduck9715]

I went to congress to see the free style reining.....but I just HAD to watch this ride again! Amazing job!!!! You made it look easy when that level of riding is so challenging! Keep it up!!!

[@julielazaro6844]

One can only hope and strive to have that kind of connection with a horse.

[@carolynwright5718]

Bridleless and liberty show true horsemanship!

[@classyZ7]

This is a wonderful partnership. Congratulations❤️

[@JA51711]

Absolutely beautiful human and equine- and absolute connection- and I look at the historians that connect the bit and bridal to when humans started riding horses and would ride horses into battle and I always felt that we didn't need a bit and bridle to ride horses- This is huge proof of that- it is also incredible advocacy to the humane treatment of horses where you see some painful bridal equipment being used on some horses which I have always been against. Anne Kursinski started show jumping in hackamore's and now we see this wonderful display of absolutely no bridal display- looks like he is using a breastplate or a lead around the shoulders and withers and neck and a lot of body language I also do believe that horses and humans can read each other in an almost telepathic manner and this proves it. 👏❤️🙏

[@conniewolf7300]

Incredibly beautiful! Flashy, gorgeous horse and rider. Bless them both!

[@joannalee6943]

Absolutely love this!!! This man found Gold in this horse here.
I had a bay gelding, i could do anything on with the same type of set up. The tiny string around his neck. He was super sensitive so super responsive and loved to please. Switch leads every step at a walks pace. Slide to a stop, spin all the bells and whistles. Barrel raced, pole bending, and even roped on him like that. Absolutely amazing when the connection like that is there. It's like the only love that works and doesn't break. I still love that horse. Haven't seen him in years. (My partner, my friend i sure hope wherever you wound up, that you were well taken care of and loved as much as i loved you) minor side track yall. My bad.
And spurs just speed the response time, keeping attention where it's needed. They too can sidetrack in high energy situations. This mare was doing her job, and doing it well.
Great performance man 👏❤ hold onto that horse she's one of very few that one finds that bond.

[@cynthiabowers3109]

Kudos to him if, he trained this horse with just a neck rope.👏👏👏 It's totally awesome when, a human has a great connection with these or any majestic critters.

[@kellysmith5873]

YOU GO GIRL!!! She is GORGEOUS!

[@sharonmohon3275]

Amazing….having shown in a pleasure class, I can appreciate the leg cueing…

[@Rbuffdogs]

WOW doesn't even begin to describe this. Collection and connection. Hmmmm makes you wonder why dressage competition allows/needs Roll Kur, hmmmm? Fabulous.

[@amberblyledge7859]

I’d love to see a warmblood do a canter pirouette from a stand still like this horse!

[@mymlb1965]

@@amberblyledge7859 I was thinking the same thing

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

@@amberblyledge7859 dressage is a horses natural movements. Literally any breed is capable of it.

[@asulfurique9694]

Ouf !!!
Magnifique performance !
Aucune brutalité animal
Bravo !
Bonjour du Québec!

[@HorseLogs]

So impressive. Awesome horse and trainer!!

[@annalisa6589]

I think some dressage riders should loarn somenthing from him ,great riding .

[@Natural_ShowmanShip]

Natural body movements 🎉 works great under most saddles.

[@user-ep2cm3tn3l]

Здорово! Столько труда и такая отдача ! Это самое клёвое ,когда есть такая связь с любимым животным . Снимаю шляпу. :))

[@JenniferHarmel]

Thank you! This was beautiful and inspiring.

[@The-ii5mj]

THIS is why I love quarter 🐎's, dressage? Ahhmazing!!! She's beautiful ❤️

[@chrissymalpas3616]

Wow .. That's stunning and so beautiful !
Many blessings be with you and yours as you guys go .
🙏🏻♥️🥇🏆♥️🙏🏻

[@notadumbblond3]

This is just awesome!!! I can't find any other words to say other than this is just awesome!!!
I would love to see more riders doing this!

[@rebeccamcdonald6037]

Geez, why did i cry when he loved on his horse at the end??

[@user-oq8kn1wt1y]

Божественно!Не смогла удержаться от слёз!

[@christinmorgan6645]

That’s so beautiful… both of them . Amazing…

[@wandaapplebaum3048]

Wow! That was awesome! What a great and beautiful horse and great trainer!

[@craziedaisy1499]

Amazing ride. You can see the bond between these too.

[@lillost2295]

Beautifully done! Gorgeous horse! Love how he leaned down and put his face against her neck showed me he really cares about the horse! 🥰

[@publictoilet1970]

I smiled the entire video. She is the most precious horse ever!! 😍🐎🐎

[@randomvielleuse527]

Beautiful relationship and a beautiful performance. Well done!

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Wow sooo 🥇! We just ordered a Neck Rope for our Weanling! He comes home from Idaho In just a few days . My plan is what you just did . I saw this done in the 70’s . But not until you , have I seen it done Cowboy Style Beautiful stunning Horse . Really Nice Cowboy Clothes as well ! You are giving Horses a better Life 💜🐴💜Laura from California 🇺🇸

[@deloreswapenski8209]

On a scale of 1 to 10.... a + 10! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@prestigemhs2003]

Phenomenal performance. They make a wonderful team!!

[@mightyfiner1752]

That's one gorgeous blonde!!!! Sheza a knockout and LUKE, YOU'RE DOING GODS WORK WITH THE HORSES, HOLY HORSE SPIRIT! YOU DA BOMB 🙏💕🐎😎

[@amydavis4945]

So incredible!!! She is so gorgeous and beautifully trained for being so young. Outstanding!

[@sansibaari]

Now THIS is beautiful 😍

[@benveach9689]

Fantastic! The world is yours Mr Gingerich~Western Showmanship Rodeo Act Hollywood~I wish you the best~

[@ANNEKE1999]

This is the perfect example that you don't need a bridle, espacially not a bit.

[@rlcadillac03]

Wow, this is amazing all around! I'm not sure what was more responsible for my goosebumps... the horse or the bond between the horse and rider!

[@joziehorne8322]

Was there and saw that in person. Such a great bond

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Smart horse, beautiful too. So nice!

[@dorishanoum3811]

Magnificent-- Horses are so Awesome👍💕, nice wrk 🐎🤗

[@monicap1717]

I'm bawling...👍🏻. That was BEAUTIFUL ❤️🤠

[@kellysmith5873]

Absolutely Amazing 👏 and that horse is really Beautiful!

[@chrisunderwood2524]

To all you so called judges out there in any horse discipline...this is what you should be judging on. Horses and riders can be a partner with out all that so called head gear..no bits, no bridals and no SPURS....this is the ULTIMATE.of any great performance you will ever need to judge..this just goes to prove..you do not need those barberic implements..to put on a great proformanc..it is all body language.. horses are the best at that....their life depends on it ....

[@FireElement7]

Speechless and in tears❤️

[@kegin4ever687]

This is horsemanship and versatility at its finest.

[@graciemac6303]

It's be amazing to see Dressage done this way.

[@angelajohnson4451]

Dominique Barbier used to put on classical dressage demonstrations riding his lusitano stallions with only a thin silk ribbon as reins. 😘

[@sharonewig3900]

Very well done. Gotta love it.

[@elvinfowler8185]

What a beautiful performance !!!

[@peightonstorm1053]

I wish I could do what Luke Gingrich does that is awesome

[@hadassah8549]

Praise The Lord for His wonderful creation the Horse! And in Revelation 19 Yeshua (Jesus in Hebrew) is coming back on a horse!! I started Liberty when no one heard of it and many horse people thought I was crazy🙃🤣. But yet they would ask me why my horse was so good under saddle! And when riding. We would go on trail with just a halter and lead rope. AND YES this takes some time to get there BUT SO WORTH IT!!! THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TRAINING AND RIDING🙏❤️

[@2HOT4UBAYBEE]

Absolutely stunning

[@michellegarry1872]

Oh my. 😭 Just...wow.

[@roseingram7527]

Beautiful and amazing!!

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Great partner.
Beautiful !

[@brittneyfugier268]

Wonder if she is related to wizards baby doll? Beautiful she will go far outstanding performance congratulations 🥂🥂😍😍

[@spfisterer3651]

She might be. He trains with Jesse Westfall (Stacy's husband). Paid wonderful tribute to him before this performance.

[@jessewestfall3177]

Chloe’s mother is a full sister to Whizards Baby Doll.

[@thetrulytruth8382]

It looks like English dressage, it’s awesome 😍.

[@farmlivin3418]

Wow! Beautiful. This shows love and a partnership between horse and rider! What an amazing example of passion and dedication.
It really shows the flaws in our species when folks trash everything and moment. Nothing is safe from unnecessary judgment. Why watch the video if you're not appreciative of the content, just to fuel your negativity? Go get a passion that brings you joy instead. If you aren't there to witness the interaction in the flesh then pass no judgment, if you witness injustice INTERVENE. That is if you have a pair, rather than posing to have a set on the internet.

[@lynettemaronge7301]

Damn Gorgeous Mare and she a Dream horse 💗

[@hobiecat901]

WOW! AMAZING.

[@hilltopfjords7916]

Pretty mare! She’s like a live Breyer horse lol

[@tonybenoit5780]

Man that is one very talented horse and rider.

[@michellepenner174]

That is amazing

[@veniceliston1618]

Amazing

[@kimberlyparkhurst4925]

Absolutely beautiful

[@susanmiles7689]

Beautiful horse talented rider just amazing

[@lexiebarth344]

Just wow

[@Schlummerfee94]

Amazing bound between them. Perfekt

[@aileen694]

Such a gorgeous horse. She has a beautiful head. Well done young man!..but yes the spurs bothered me a bit. I have seen this done with *Nothing* but the saddle!

[@fastgurrrl]

Beautiful.

[@diggingmary129]

I am speechless 😶 🐎 💕

[@windsofcolor]

Love the outfit

[@hollycagle4251]

Wow! This is awesome awesome work!

[@suewhitmore5742]

Absolutely awesome!

[@windsofcolor]

Love this

[@johnnywhite1681]

Respect and joy.

[@LucienLeclerc]

Wow that is horsemanship.

[@forlove5309]

Beautiful ❤️

[@bbrezze3454]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one crying lol

[@AintNoFool]

My eyes are leaking.

[@Claire-kt2yd]

wow i cried lol ngl i did man i miss western now i'm doing english lol

[@barbrawlings284]

Awesome

[@pennylane428]

What a dream of a performance. No bit no spurs and such a beautiful connection.

[@PersonalTriumph2022]

Has spurs on

[@pennylane428]

@@PersonalTriumph2022 crap!!! I swear to God I couldn’t see any… yep and they’re big rowels. Thx ☺️

[@ameliagpeters]

@@pennylane428 spurs are required in reining so that is why he is wearing them

[@thatgirlridesherpony58]

@Penny Lane, the bigger the rowel, the more gentle the spur.

[@donnaworrall9353]

Wonder why spurs are required for reining? Wonder why they are a requirement for anything just like a bit🤨

[@shawncaraway9880]

Incredible!!!

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

The rope on the horses neck is the bridle.

[@annegulbransen3961]

That is a neck rope, not a bridle. :)

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

@@annegulbransen3961 Yes, but it is bridle like. He's not riding with nothing.

[@annegulbransen3961]

@@thefarmersdaughter8235 that little rope is not doing anything to direct the horse. It is simply something to hold on to. Why can't you look past that and simply enjoy a fantastic ride?

[@thefarmersdaughter8235]

@@annegulbransen3961 My real concern is that others will take up this briderless fad and get hurt.

[@maryanncannon5844]

I love seeing people without bridles no bits. The American Indian was probably the first to use Liberty training. That didn’t use saddles either

[@Natural_ShowmanShip]

Because I have been to the rezervations in the northern Rockies mountain ranges, they DO friend wild horses for connection bond-ships and typically no equipment is used for free rides. Simply a beautiful emotional feeling 🥰🌼