I thought that you did really well with max and it was an good decision with max. Kato was an super star. And you did really really well. You have really great horse.
You're endearing quality is your honesty Ashley. All the things you are dealing with right now, it's amazing you went to the event, so don't beat yourself up. Most people would have cancelled the video. You didn't. That's admirable. You could have done the cross country with Max risking a bad experience for you or him or both, so I think you did the right thing by withdrawing this time but you need to forgive yourself. You picked yourself up, did a super dressage with Kato, ok show jumping he had those poles down but cross country he was really good. So glad you didn't sell him. You and Max will get there, I'm sure.
Some days just don’t work… some days do! Glad you had Kato to bring your spirits back up ❤️❤️ max is a superstar and you’ll be back to smashing it soon I’m sure! 😉👍
Good to see you competing again. Sometimes it's just not your day but that's life. It makes the good days feel so much sweeter. We're appreciative of your honesty in your vlogs. Just so want you to do well and wish you good luck in the future. Keep going Ashley. You have our support
Keep your head up! All of us have to make calls like that sometimes. I think you absolutely smashed it regardless! I definitely think you made the right choice. It goes to show how brilliantly you care for your horses. Keep going ash! Your TH-cam fam is here to support you!!! ❤😊
Thanks for sharing this! It’s easy to show the good bits but not so much when it doesn’t go to plan. Well done for continuing with Kato despite having a tricky show jumping round with Max. They’re both super stars!
Max's show jumping was unfortunate and to come back out and ride that round with Kato was forward and brave shame about the poles but fab cross country
Well done Ashley we all have good days and bad then we keep going again.Kato was the star ⭐ of this eventing day. Glad your keeping him he’s really getting into the game now and I hope Max will be ok next time.. Hope your Dad gets better soon your mum looks great just you be careful not to burn yourself out cos it takes a hell of a long time to get back to full health. Maybe it’s time to give you a little pampering time it’ll do you the world of good.tfs😎🏇😎
Dressage was really good. Horses looked happy and relaxed. Definitely think you did right by Max. Your big horse Kato, that was some unlucky poles and then something wrong with line of jumps. He did really well over the cross-country. Better luck next time. Over all I think you all did great job!! Thank you!
Kato is such a dream. He’s a fabulous horse. So capable and settled. He’ll be your school master. Max is awesome but you can’t expect five star function from a horse you’ve not worked. Best idea to put him back in the box and begin school again with them. But super super Kato day.
The event was well designed, the whole point is to make a test which produces a first. a top ten, a way to progress etc without hurting horses or riders, it's not easy and that's why people do it.
Ashley, no need to apologise for assessing risk and deciding to cancel a run. You are incredibly dedicated and brave to master three disciplines and do them all very well on 3 different horses. When I see you flying over those XC jumps so confidently I am awe struck. I prepared my horse for eventing but during training something I asked of her caused her to pull a ligament. After that she was spelled for a year and no jumping again. In a way I was relieved because you have to be super brave to tackle XC. Life also intrudes when you have a partner, a house to renovate and work to earn a living. Horses are sooo expensive.
we all have off days, dont let it get to you, learn from it. You did seem to be sitting really deep and holding and driving, he was hollow and flat, didnt seem to get his distances at all. hmmm right decision
Well done all around, esp. considering the whirlwind your life has been. Great to see your mum looking so perky, & I hope your dad can get some relief for his back. I loved seeing you cuddle with Max while you explained the difficulty & why you withdrew, he is a teddy bear & he'll get his mojo back. Kato's dressage was an absolute cracker (is that what you Brits say?) & he was amazing on XC, some fine effort there. This might be a bit of a rebuilding year, what with all you've had on your plate, but you've got a super string of ponies there, don't forget to have fun!
Kato has matured so much in his dressage and he loves his jumping, shame about the poles but first time out is always questions and he answered lots of them, Max was probably shell shocked, and as he doesn't usually have poles it probably put his mind in doubt, don't worry about it they will come out next time and you will have bigger smiles, hope your dad is improving, we need him lol 😂 xx
I seriously admire how you didn't throw the towel in after withdrawing Max, and continued on with Kato. Edited to add that I think that Kato will take Zeb's place as your main horse. Max will be a super younger horse to produce.
Those strides looked (from the video) as though they were very short - shorter than what’s expected; I don’t know, maybe it’s just the way that it looks from the video… I’m sorry about Max, but I’m sure he’ll recover and come out the star 🌟 that’s him! Love Kato - he’ll just keep on improving 🎉❤
Hi Ashley 😊 Both the boys did a lovely dressage Kato really jumped well . It was just unfortunate about max he is really is awesome 👍👍 just wanted to know if you will be competing Zeb at 4* level this year . Lots of love I'm 12 yrs old and you are a big inspiration for me 💖 Zara xx 💓💓😀
Hi I’m still learning about horses so I was wondering why there is a difference in the way Max and Kato jump. Is it because of the breeding? Maximus has a rounder jump and elongates his back legs as he goes over whilst Kato jumps flatter and immediately folds his back legs which seem to be taking down some of the bars. Is this a thoroughbred characteristic? I’d love to learn more, thank you in advance for the reponses :)
Ashley, you didn't look as comfortable as you usually are. Looked like both horses picked up on it. Sometimes those days happen! CC looked more like you.
Oh Ashley, you’re only human, we all have those off days and there’s always another day, I’ve made you a little something to cheer you up, if you let me know where I can message you for your local post office address of your address I’ll post it out to you, keep smiling you’re amazing x
I asked another youtuber, who gave me an answer that makes no sense so I'll ask you. Why do you all only mount with a leg up or block, particularly when those around aren't capable of doing it? Why don't any of you mount from the ground? I rode a 17 almost 18 hh gelding, I'm only short, and always mounted from the ground. I also have rods in my back after spinal surgery. The only time I used a block was the first couple of months after that. It's a genuine question. I wonder what happens if you come off? Does someone run out with a step? Do you ever practice mounting from the ground? A horse needs the practice as well to stand stillish while you get on. Not criticism just a question. Shame about the jumping round, don't think Kato, as much as I like him, is as careful with his hind feet as your others. I love Max's technique. I used to ride a little buckskin pony, many years ago, who really tucked her back feet up and threw her tail up as she jumped. Was hilarious, higher the jump the higher went the tail until it was almost over her back. Never hit a jump with her back feet though. This is really the start of the season after all the cancellations, so cut yourself some slack. As you said, the joy came back during the cross country on Kato so build on that. The house is done so now you've got time. Looking forward to the next video.
Mounting from the ground is very bad for their backs, as you put all your weight onto one side, it also can move the saddle over to one side so unless in an emergency it’s much better to get on from a block or leg up
@@hannahlongman9768 if the girth is cinched properly the saddle does not move anymore than holding onto the saddle getting a leg up where they still put pressure on it. As for weight being on one side , the same getting a leg up if you notice, not as much but still there, so an irrelevant reason. Then there is the issue with, particularly a leg up of dropping, uncontrolled, onto their backs which would create a bigger problem in my vets opinion. Do you ever practice on your horse? In case of emergency? As we know they are creatures of habit and suddenly mounting from the ground could be upsetting and become impossible. It also pays for the rider to practice in order to make a very smooth, one motion mount. If there are any real issues with ground mounting I think this is the main one, people who cannot get on in one motion , pushing themselves up from the ground rather than pulling themselves up or scrabbling. Mainly due to poor technique or poor fitness. Less dangerous than relying on a step or block if your horse doesn't stand still or rushes off.
@@lisawhittaker5680 sure, the saddle doesn’t move, but it’s still putting a LOT of pressure on that side of the horse’s back, where the saddle is pushing against the withers on the off side while you’re mounting from the near side. (Unless you’re like 50 lbs, then it’s not going to be a huge issue). It’s great to be able to do in case of emergency, but I would never make it a regular practice for my horse’s sake. All of my horses are tall, and I always use a mounting block. It’s much easier on the horse’s back to not be pulling yourself up all the way from the ground, and it makes it quite easy to swing a leg over and GENTLY lower yourself on to the horse’s back. There have been times at shows I’ve not had a mounting block and had to get a leg up, but I never just threw all of my weight on to my horse’s back then either. If you know how to get a leg up properly, there is no “flopping”. Also, most riders aren’t flexible or strong enough to mount large horses from the ground. When I was in my 20’s and going to the gym AND riding multiple horses every day, I could mount my 17.2 h horse from the ground if I had to if I put him slightly downhill from me. But at 46 years old, those days are behind me! 😂 It’s best for my body and the horses’ to use a mounting block.
@@lisawhittaker5680 also, if your horse doesn’t stand still or rushes off, it’s actually quicker and easier to just step on quickly with a mounting block, rather than try to jump along with one foot in the stirrup and one on the ground if you’re trying to mount from the ground 😂. Even if you’re agile enough to mount from the ground (and don’t care about the extra pressure you’re putting on one side of your horse’s back, particularly the wither area), it’s EXTRA difficult to make a smooth and correct mount on to your horse when it’s walking or rushing away! Then you doing EXTRA pulling on one side of its back! Once I get one foot in the stirrup from a mounting block, I’m nimble enough to be able to swing my leg over the horse’s back even if it takes off, and still be able to lower myself gently into the saddle 🤷🏻♀️
Shame about Max, but glad Kato got a good round. It's not easy when there are so many other things in life that happen at the same time. You English vloggers that are sponsored by yfood has by now made me vow to never ever touch the stuff as I am so sick of seeing it in videos everywhere. I think it is the Scandinavian stubbornness that comes out. If someone push something, I dig my heels in.😆I'd much rather have some real food, even if it just a few mouthfuls, even out competing.
Some days are diamonds 💎 some days are stones 🪨 Its a very smart and brave person to admit today is just not the day. Enjoy the good, learn from the not so good.
I thought that you did really well with max and it was an good decision with max. Kato was an super star. And you did really really well.
You have really great horse.
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you can tell how much your horses love you and give you their all - good days and not so good days. love how you just get out there and do it!
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Don't be sad everyone and every horse has an
off day we all know how good you are and the time and care you take of your horses.
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So glad y’all are okay and nothing happened and no one got hurt
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You're endearing quality is your honesty Ashley. All the things you are dealing with right now, it's amazing you went to the event, so don't beat yourself up. Most people would have cancelled the video. You didn't. That's admirable. You could have done the cross country with Max risking a bad experience for you or him or both, so I think you did the right thing by withdrawing this time but you need to forgive yourself. You picked yourself up, did a super dressage with Kato, ok show jumping he had those poles down but cross country he was really good. So glad you didn't sell him. You and Max will get there, I'm sure.
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Way to go!!! Great decision with Max and Kato was truly Epic, what a horse he is!!! He is getting so confident, I love how he finds that fifth leg😁
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Some days just don’t work… some days do! Glad you had Kato to bring your spirits back up ❤️❤️ max is a superstar and you’ll be back to smashing it soon I’m sure! 😉👍
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Everyone has those days, excellent dressage from both boys - onwards & upwards & what a lovely xc run from such a decent bloke woohoo Kato Superstar
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Beautiful dressage with both boys! Sorry bout max in the jumping, good decision tho. Kato was a beast cross country!
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Good to see you competing again. Sometimes it's just not your day but that's life. It makes the good days feel so much sweeter. We're appreciative of your honesty in your vlogs. Just so want you to do well and wish you good luck in the future. Keep going Ashley. You have our support
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You guys will smash it next out! Please have Harry/Steve see the surgeon for his back! I’ve had surgery on a bad disc and it helped tremendously.
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Keep your head up! All of us have to make calls like that sometimes. I think you absolutely smashed it regardless! I definitely think you made the right choice. It goes to show how brilliantly you care for your horses. Keep going ash! Your TH-cam fam is here to support you!!! ❤😊
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Thanks for sharing this! It’s easy to show the good bits but not so much when it doesn’t go to plan. Well done for continuing with Kato despite having a tricky show jumping round with Max. They’re both super stars!
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Max's show jumping was unfortunate and to come back out and ride that round with Kato was forward and brave shame about the poles but fab cross country
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Well done with Kato and the right decision with Max xx
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Your awesome, as it is said showing up is the biggest battle in life, or something like it. Good job boys.
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Well done Ashley we all have good days and bad then we keep going again.Kato was the star ⭐ of this eventing day. Glad your keeping him he’s really getting into the game now and I hope Max will be ok next time.. Hope your Dad gets better soon your mum looks great just you be careful not to burn yourself out cos it takes a hell of a long time to get back to full health. Maybe it’s time to give you a little pampering time it’ll do you the world of good.tfs😎🏇😎
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I think your dressage was great so I wouldn’t worry! Horses have a mind of their own and so do we do we respect them and you really did! xx ❤
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Well done Ashley you came through in the end. ❤
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kato is quite a powerhouse during his XC!! ❤😮
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Is he not for sale anymore ?
Dressage was really good. Horses looked happy and relaxed. Definitely think you did right by Max. Your big horse Kato, that was some unlucky poles and then something wrong with line of jumps. He did really well over the cross-country. Better luck next time. Over all I think you all did great job!! Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
Kato is such a dream. He’s a fabulous horse. So capable and settled. He’ll be your school master. Max is awesome but you can’t expect five star function from a horse you’ve not worked. Best idea to put him back in the box and begin school again with them. But super super Kato day.
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I think you've got both boys going really well in the dressage x The jumping will follow, I'm sure, because you have the skills xx
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It's okay, Ashley! We all have rough days! Sending lots of love and support!
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It’s such a difficult sport but well done for picking yourself up for Kato! ❤
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Wonderful. Proud of you all ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Max is such a good horse, but life happens and it’s no one’s fault!
Plus it was a tough time getting all these competitions canceled!
It certainly is 😢
The event was well designed, the whole point is to make a test which produces a first. a top ten, a way to progress etc without hurting horses or riders, it's not easy and that's why people do it.
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Ashley, no need to apologise for assessing risk and deciding to cancel a run. You are incredibly dedicated and brave to master three disciplines and do them all very well on 3 different horses. When I see you flying over those XC jumps so confidently I am awe struck. I prepared my horse for eventing but during training something I asked of her caused her to pull a ligament. After that she was spelled for a year and no jumping again. In a way I was relieved because you have to be super brave to tackle XC. Life also intrudes when you have a partner, a house to renovate and work to earn a living. Horses are sooo expensive.
They are 😊
we all have off days, dont let it get to you, learn from it. You did seem to be sitting really deep and holding and driving, he was hollow and flat, didnt seem to get his distances at all. hmmm right decision
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I hope uhour daddy gets better. ❤
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You always ride the x country so intelligently, i can almost see you thinking at each jump
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WELL DONE, YOU.!! yes it looked good ,horse shape wise.
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Well done all around, esp. considering the whirlwind your life has been. Great to see your mum looking so perky, & I hope your dad can get some relief for his back. I loved seeing you cuddle with Max while you explained the difficulty & why you withdrew, he is a teddy bear & he'll get his mojo back. Kato's dressage was an absolute cracker (is that what you Brits say?) & he was amazing on XC, some fine effort there. This might be a bit of a rebuilding year, what with all you've had on your plate, but you've got a super string of ponies there, don't forget to have fun!
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Good decision - but you handled the triple nicely after the crash - nice job
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First and I honestly love your videos Ashley I hope your dads back gets better and I’m going to watch the rest I love you guys❤
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Kato has matured so much in his dressage and he loves his jumping, shame about the poles but first time out is always questions and he answered lots of them, Max was probably shell shocked, and as he doesn't usually have poles it probably put his mind in doubt, don't worry about it they will come out next time and you will have bigger smiles, hope your dad is improving, we need him lol 😂 xx
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I seriously admire how you didn't throw the towel in after withdrawing Max, and continued on with Kato. Edited to add that I think that Kato will take Zeb's place as your main horse. Max will be a super younger horse to produce.
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Those strides looked (from the video) as though they were very short - shorter than what’s expected; I don’t know, maybe it’s just the way that it looks from the video… I’m sorry about Max, but I’m sure he’ll recover and come out the star 🌟 that’s him! Love Kato - he’ll just keep on improving 🎉❤
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Hi Ashley 😊
Both the boys did a lovely dressage
Kato really jumped well . It was just unfortunate about max he is really is awesome 👍👍
just wanted to know if you will be competing Zeb at 4* level this year .
Lots of love
I'm 12 yrs old and you are a big inspiration for me 💖
Zara xx 💓💓😀
Thank you 😊sadly Zeb is 20 this year so we have dropped down to 3*😊
That is still awesome for his age 😀😀👍👍❤️❤️
Amazing 🎉🎉🎉❤❤
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_I love your vids soooooooooo much_
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Any chance of a video update on the house?
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BETTER, TO LIVE TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY, THAN TO RISK A WRECK. GOOD JOB!
AND, BOY, DOESN'T YOUR MAMA LOOK SWELL? ❤
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@@ashleyharrisoneventing YOU'RE WELCOME. CAN'T WAIT, TO SEE YOUR NEXTINSTALLMENT.
Second!❤️
Great job ash!
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Why have the events been cancelled this year? Is Kato still for sale?
The ground has been too wet 😢
Such a shame with both boys showjumping! Kate looked fab in the other two phases
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Pls buy a mounting block , lol !
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Hi I’m still learning about horses so I was wondering why there is a difference in the way Max and Kato jump. Is it because of the breeding? Maximus has a rounder jump and elongates his back legs as he goes over whilst Kato jumps flatter and immediately folds his back legs which seem to be taking down some of the bars. Is this a thoroughbred characteristic? I’d love to learn more, thank you in advance for the reponses :)
All horses jump differently depending on how they are built 😊
Weldone
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Where is your camera me and your husband we haven’t seen him in a couple shows
We have been busy moving 😊😊
Ashley, you didn't look as comfortable as you usually are. Looked like both horses picked up on it. Sometimes those days happen! CC looked more like you.
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Oh Ashley, you’re only human, we all have those off days and there’s always another day, I’ve made you a little something to cheer you up, if you let me know where I can message you for your local post office address of your address I’ll post it out to you, keep smiling you’re amazing x
That’s lovely thank you 🙏 my email is ashleyharrisoneventing@gmail.com 😊
I asked another youtuber, who gave me an answer that makes no sense so I'll ask you. Why do you all only mount with a leg up or block, particularly when those around aren't capable of doing it? Why don't any of you mount from the ground? I rode a 17 almost 18 hh gelding, I'm only short, and always mounted from the ground. I also have rods in my back after spinal surgery. The only time I used a block was the first couple of months after that. It's a genuine question. I wonder what happens if you come off? Does someone run out with a step? Do you ever practice mounting from the ground? A horse needs the practice as well to stand stillish while you get on. Not criticism just a question.
Shame about the jumping round, don't think Kato, as much as I like him, is as careful with his hind feet as your others. I love Max's technique. I used to ride a little buckskin pony, many years ago, who really tucked her back feet up and threw her tail up as she jumped. Was hilarious, higher the jump the higher went the tail until it was almost over her back. Never hit a jump with her back feet though.
This is really the start of the season after all the cancellations, so cut yourself some slack. As you said, the joy came back during the cross country on Kato so build on that. The house is done so now you've got time.
Looking forward to the next video.
Mounting from the ground is very bad for their backs, as you put all your weight onto one side, it also can move the saddle over to one side so unless in an emergency it’s much better to get on from a block or leg up
@@hannahlongman9768 if the girth is cinched properly the saddle does not move anymore than holding onto the saddle getting a leg up where they still put pressure on it. As for weight being on one side , the same getting a leg up if you notice, not as much but still there, so an irrelevant reason. Then there is the issue with, particularly a leg up of dropping, uncontrolled, onto their backs which would create a bigger problem in my vets opinion. Do you ever practice on your horse? In case of emergency? As we know they are creatures of habit and suddenly mounting from the ground could be upsetting and become impossible. It also pays for the rider to practice in order to make a very smooth, one motion mount. If there are any real issues with ground mounting I think this is the main one, people who cannot get on in one motion , pushing themselves up from the ground rather than pulling themselves up or scrabbling. Mainly due to poor technique or poor fitness. Less dangerous than relying on a step or block if your horse doesn't stand still or rushes off.
I think you must be very agile 👍most people haven’t got the strength or flexibility 🤣
@@lisawhittaker5680 sure, the saddle doesn’t move, but it’s still putting a LOT of pressure on that side of the horse’s back, where the saddle is pushing against the withers on the off side while you’re mounting from the near side. (Unless you’re like 50 lbs, then it’s not going to be a huge issue). It’s great to be able to do in case of emergency, but I would never make it a regular practice for my horse’s sake. All of my horses are tall, and I always use a mounting block. It’s much easier on the horse’s back to not be pulling yourself up all the way from the ground, and it makes it quite easy to swing a leg over and GENTLY lower yourself on to the horse’s back. There have been times at shows I’ve not had a mounting block and had to get a leg up, but I never just threw all of my weight on to my horse’s back then either. If you know how to get a leg up properly, there is no “flopping”. Also, most riders aren’t flexible or strong enough to mount large horses from the ground. When I was in my 20’s and going to the gym AND riding multiple horses every day, I could mount my 17.2 h horse from the ground if I had to if I put him slightly downhill from me. But at 46 years old, those days are behind me! 😂 It’s best for my body and the horses’ to use a mounting block.
@@lisawhittaker5680 also, if your horse doesn’t stand still or rushes off, it’s actually quicker and easier to just step on quickly with a mounting block, rather than try to jump along with one foot in the stirrup and one on the ground if you’re trying to mount from the ground 😂. Even if you’re agile enough to mount from the ground (and don’t care about the extra pressure you’re putting on one side of your horse’s back, particularly the wither area), it’s EXTRA difficult to make a smooth and correct mount on to your horse when it’s walking or rushing away! Then you doing EXTRA pulling on one side of its back! Once I get one foot in the stirrup from a mounting block, I’m nimble enough to be able to swing my leg over the horse’s back even if it takes off, and still be able to lower myself gently into the saddle 🤷🏻♀️
Shame about Max, but glad Kato got a good round. It's not easy when there are so many other things in life that happen at the same time.
You English vloggers that are sponsored by yfood has by now made me vow to never ever touch the stuff as I am so sick of seeing it in videos everywhere. I think it is the Scandinavian stubbornness that comes out. If someone push something, I dig my heels in.😆I'd much rather have some real food, even if it just a few mouthfuls, even out competing.
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Some days are diamonds 💎 some days are stones 🪨 Its a very smart and brave person to admit today is just not the day. Enjoy the good, learn from the not so good.
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