He’s the hunt master (sometimes called the huntsman) your not allowed to show him up however I don’t agree with the way he said it could’ve been nicer but obviously someone pissed in his Cheerios
Actually, if I'm right, majority of the time they don't even use a fox/don't kill it, I think they just do it for the run, and when they do kill the fox they legally have to use a gun and can't let the dogs kill it
Trixie Paws fox hunting is illegal- they are not supposed to be trailing a fox. OST of the hunts are illegally chasing foxes. Most of them also have Terrier men on the trail proving that it is illegal. Disgusting heartless people 😡
Chloe Tulippeak Yes! I had to stop watching at that point. Jumping wire fencing??? I can’t believe the stupidity of it. I would never put my horse in such a dangerous situation.
SamtheRyanairman Foxes are in no way innocent. I have witnessed them killing lambs and other animals, including there being two in my garden (I live in a village where there are other houses close together) trying to kill my rabbits. And it's also not against the law to kill a fox,you must be the stupid one to think that.
EquestrianMadMaddie even if that is true about foxes killing other animals, it doesn’t make it right for humans to kill them. Also, it was made illegal in 2005 in the UK banning fox hunting! Oops... your the stupid one!
You seem so lovely with all the youngsters and the older ones. Ignore that man “no I do not need help” grumpy old fart. You are so caring with your horses too! Well done you.... an amazing rider! X
1:22 I know a Man like that, used to be the Master of the Hunt (I littrally thought it was him for moment) So after he resigned & joined my sister with the whip she'd just jump before him just to wind him up~🤣 I think its more our of comedic pride that acctullay being a grump old fart XD
my heart was going every time, no point in boot as the just fall off. But jumping wire is incredibly stupid as a horse can not sense the height of the jump properly
E.M. Lumesound yeah I still agree that it is stupid as unlike a solid jump it gets caught so they have to pick up there legs, but in hunting you just follow the dogs so you jump what ever is in front of you putting that across was just Mia making the best of the situation
I love hunting, but I disagree with the ditches, I know I'm going to get alot of hate, but really, its deeper then it looks and a horse could get hurt with those things if it jumps over it. I do hunts but never ditches like that. Empty ditches is better. IN MY OPINION
I, personally, don't enjoy hunting. I know that many people are sweet and nice to their horses and other people, but others are just plain rude and mean and force their horses to do dumb things
"so carring" yet makes her horse jump jumps that are stupidly dangous and harm multiple of the horses that were filmed (horses that fall, hit the jumps, akward landings ect) if she truely cared for her horses she wouldnt be participating in this
Megan Moss hunting is not dangerous as long as you are careful enough looking at the root they were taking I think they had no choice to jump those slightly dangerous jumps otherwise they would have been left behind and have to find a new way back on there own, some horse like my own, love hunting so much they get themselves extremely upset if they hear the horn and they are in their stable it really is just person preference and I think she is still caring aswell I think the original comment is true again this is about opinions like the original comment said so idk why u felt a need to come at her when she said it was their opinion
Anathema if her horse didn’t want to do it she wouldn’t. Her horses ears are always pricked forward. Yes it’s sad about the other horses in the video but I’m mainly talking about hers.
For all the people hating! . . If her horse did NOT want to jump ANY of these fences; then it's ears would not be pricked and ready for action. Also, the horses striding doesn't falter once. Stop hating; this girl is an amazing rider and an even better hunter ❣️
Despite all the controversary around this sport, holy crap these riders and horses are insane. Love how the horses can just 'pop' over these huge fences. and the riders are willing to share enough trust to do it with them.
You haven't lived until you've foxhunted Love it. But it's not for wimps. Her constant talking is annoying. Our hunt field keeps quiet. We listen for the huntsman & hounds. If someone talks, our masters tell them, quiet.
Usually say "hark" then if you get a stern second "HARK" then you know you're in trouble for disrupting the hunt and probably want to hide in a ditch a while 😂
Everyone’s trying to say they’re not hating on this, I’ll come straight out, I’m hating on this. It isn’t safe for the horses, it’s cruel for the foxes. The foxes are living in their land and forests, not even in populated areas. People are jumping wires without protection boots and constantly hitting their horses because they won’t jump dangerous ditches. It’s not safe, and the stats of injuries agree with me. Certain riders are extremely rude and treat their horses as machines. It’s a outdated sport. Culture doesn’t equal cruelty free.
I really love how polite everyone is in this hunt and how they help each other. I must say I’m not to keen on some of the ditches but have no hate! Also everyone is rewarding their horses after tough jumps and that’s so nice! Like I said I have no hate and think your all such a friendly group!
@@Adri_and_orca hounds are very easily distracted. Once they’ve caught wind of a fox they’ll immediately chase after it. This how so many of these hunts get away with killing foxes without being prosecuted. They use a loophole within the system in which they pretend like it was an “accident” when in reality the hunt knew full well what they were doing. The only way to get rid of these loopholes is to ban all these sports outright. This is also how almost all hunts inevitably end up on privately owned land. They follow the hounds onto other people’s properties and naturally the hounds harass and sometimes kill livestock or pets. But of course the hunt don’t care anymore about people’s pets and livestock then they do the foxes they want to rip apart for giggles.
All the laughing and giggling made me smile here behind my computer! I wish this was in 4K! I'm learning horse riding and this was sooooooooo motivational.
5:09 excuse me ma’am did that horse do anything to deserve that? He/she may have stoped but is that necessary, no it’s not. Also I’m not a fan of hunts but I love how nice you are to your horse I just need to have a serious talk with some of the others.
Yeah, it's not OK. But I think there are some misconceptions in some parts of the riding community. My first instructor used to tell me that horses couldn't feel kicks or slaps like we do. 😳😳🙈 I obviously know better nowadays but somebody that started riding 40 years ago may not. Unfortunately
A well organised Hunt on a defined route. Everyone, including families and the horses all having a good time. No Police, protestors, violence, intimidation, confrontation with members of the Public, nor animals being injured or killed. Other Hunt groups should take note and use your footage as an example of how a Hunt should be organised.
There were many horses falling over (which is incredibly dangerous) Obviously the Fox was hurt This is coming from someone who used to hunt and did it for years It is a cruel sport all round
It takes me back to when I used to go hunting in England as a girl with all that laughing and giggling and having so much fun. It was absolutely exhilarating and I loved it.
I’m hoping you mean drag hunting instead of hunting actual foxes with hounds. Never understood why some hunts rip apart native wildlife, pets and livestock for shits and giggles
I used to ride my horse in MD to fox hunts on Sunday, my cousin handling the dogs, we so enjoyed running, jumping through St Mary’s county countryside, my home 🐎🐎😍❤️🙏👍 started when I was 6 with pony he let me use til I got my horse at 8 . Great video🙏
I love all your "Good girls" I can feel the pride you have for your horses when you say that, thanks so much for sharing your videos so we can all live vicariously through you, I miss my riding terribly!
On ur hunt do u not yell "loose horse" when someone falls off?🤔 It was nice to see you jump off to help ur friend~😊 Also them Jumps 😱 I'd be too terrifide & take the gate/flat options
The hunting industry around me is nothing like that there is too many ppl following in cars and quad bikes and horses going on land without permission and it is rlly sad that u can’t just have a fun day out hunting anymore 😢
I was once the only jr. That stayed with one other person, the wips when looking for the hounds as they went into other property and this dude on his side by side floors it pasts us, and goes toward the whips, with a gun is what they told us
Icon The Boxer omg it is horrible especially hunt saboteurs they know nothing about what foxes do to poultry tbh the foxes deserve the pain. I used to go a lot bc it was just a fun ride out and my horse loved it to but now it is a constant stress that saboteurs will come any minute and hurt the hounds or the horses so I don’t rlly go anymore
I don’t support this kind of riding but I adore how you reward your horse after each jump. You are the kind of person I would want to see riding hunter, not some crazy rider who whips their horses. More people like you should exist, especially around horses.
I don't understand saying "Good Girl" and then smacking the mare. It's a mixed message. I give a gentle rub. The only explanation would be that one smacks because they think the horse can't feel it due to an adrenaline rush. Any thoughts out there?
Your giving us equestrians a bad name by saying that 😡 we don't smack our horses, it's just a pat on the shoulder or neck... Maybe go to a horse riding expert before saying this
Saying "good girl/boy" is not for the benefit of the horse; it's just one of many inputs they have to filter out as having no meaning for them. Same is true for the "patting". The rider is projecting their own emotions onto the horse with those smacks and comments. Just some of the many, many things the horse has to filter out. Makes me want to "smack" the rider.
This seems highly unsafe. Not for you. But for the horse. I don’t care if you’re rewarding he or she after they’ve just jumped a big ditch, it’s still unsafe. I feel so bad for the horse, especially that part where you cantered on the cement. I don’t care if it was for a few seconds, that could get your horse lame or even worse. Fox hunting is a terrible thing, I don’t even know why it’s legal where you live.
its illegal actually, but all fox hunts openly flout and break this law! fortunately we have highly sucessful hunt sabbing groups who save many foxes from being ripped to shreds
Cantering on cement wouldn't make your horse lame, there are different reasons for a horse to go lame. But I still do not like the idea of fox hunting.
Lol some people need to chill. These horses love their job, they love running through the field, jumping ditches and fences. Look how excited they get! None are abused, theyre all well fed, no marks or scars, none are lame, and these people know what theyre doing
It’s all about having fun!! I’ve been riding horses for 4 years, every Saturday, and I’ve fallen off heaps of times, but did I give up? No, I keep going because I love it! when I fall I get up and get back on Immediately.
Hey there let’s count all the people who say this is abuse ! Thanks you for your input but it won’t be needed today. I understand you might think this is “abuse” and what not but really if you looked into it and if you did some research, fun fact it’s actually not that bad. Mind. Blown. These horses get more care than you could give your children and this is what these horses absolutely love to do. There is hardly ever any foxes actually killed on these hunts because it’s mostly done just to jump a few drains and have some fun with your horses. Yes of course I understand there has been times when horses have gotten injured on these hunts, maybe minor injuries, maybe fatal. And that goes the same for the riders. But people look upon it as “they don’t care if their horse gets hurt”. We do care. So so much. As I said, hunters do love their horses. As do showjumpers. Horses also can get fatally injured in showjumping and riders are left devastated. Hunting is the same thing really just a bit more rough and tough, but these horses are built for this as showjumpers are built for showjumping. Injuries do happen I understand, to both horse and rider, but that’s a risk we take and everybody who has no idea what real hunting is can sit here and comment about how it’s abuse. I mean ya sure whatever you think yourself doll
Clodagh Marie so why do they use horses as weapons to block monitors and push people out the way to block the view? Think and do more readership yes they may love their horses and this is one person who does you can see I’m these vids too that the horses get hard blows if they don’t do something or spook be more realistic people
Clodagh Marie I don’t say it is abuse but some jumps are realy stupit to begin with. I mean that it is dangereuses and can go bet. I don’t say this kind of sports is bet but it can be more safety if plan carefully. Chacking the gound and the route and the jumps. That way it is fun but also safetly. Because no whan want to go from realy fun to going to the pain of seeing your animal in alot of pain or your self. I’m saying do this and have a great time but do it safely. ( sorry for the bet englisch I have dyslexie)
You said it loud and clear for all to hear 😋now I hope the haters were reading because if not! I'll print this off and send it to your frount door! The haters need to officially back of because like him and me a lot of other people know that its NOT abuse!! Haters sit down now and say sorry for what you said! Every horse that is hunting a non animal sent (for this instants) loves what they do and wont stop. Yes they do get hurt but this is what they were breed to do and this is what the riders themselves want to do! A few jumps might be a bit dangerous but just like showjumping risk taking is the way of victory! Only last week did a French hores get injured whilst doing SHOWJUMPING! Now I've made my point I hope the haters now understand that a dangerous fall could just be around the corner for everyone and not just for hunters!!!!! 😎👏🏻Bye
Many people in this comment section don't understand hunting whatsoever and it is highly infuriating seeing all these "know it all" spreading false information, people saying "horse abuse" have never went hunting in their lives and have probably never worked with horses! good on your horse and you girl you are fantastic at hunting and a amazing rider!
i get that the guy was rude but idk how people aren't more concerned about the girl at 5:04? she just whacked that horse hard bc it wasnt going over something it was scared of? like wtf?
@@briarrr__ dude, that is not encouragement. It seemed bad because I have eyes and I can see her whacking the horse on the ass, hard. A horse can literally feel a fly land on its skin and you want to tell me that this wouldn't hurt? If your horse isn't exposed enough to something that frightens it, it should never be treated like this. I feel sorry for any horses you ride if you think that's ok.
Honestly, I’ve done the same. This horse may just have an issue with ditches. The only way to get them to do it sometimes is by a smack. Watch the lead horse in a pasture. It bullies the others into listening. I’m not saying it’s always the right answer, but in this case, kick, wack, grab mane.
Why is it that people think that the harder they hit ("pet") the horse, the more it feels appreciated? Their skin is so delicate. It does not make pleasure to be "pet" that way. Also, hitting a horse with the stick (I don't know the english term) was so rude. People, you need to work with your horses, not torture them. So many good riders, and yet some bastards. Congrats to all that got back to the saddle after a fall. I am always shaing after that!
Everyone is saying how it’s unsafe to be jumping over the ditches. These rides are for very experienced riders, who know how to necessarily jump over them, and control their horses. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, you will *always* fall off or lose your stirrup!! :)
1. look at the horse ears 2. the horses wouldnt jump if they wont happy point 1- their ears are pricked.. if they prick their ears theyre happy point 2- these horses were built, born and bred to do this so they enjoy it and all horses get nervous sometimes
wrong and wrong. look at 5:00 does that horse want to jump? no, they made it jump. also look at how many of the horses that fall, land akwardly or hit the jumps. no horse is built to jump this. No horse is truely built to jump over and over again. just look at how many jumpers that end up with arthritis
@@horseloverforever2846 1.no, horses are forced to jump rather they want or not. And 2. these horses weren't born to do this. They were born to be just horses. Don't try to hide the abuse that horses suffer
I thing I miss about my old horse was our bond.my horse would walk through fire with me if he had to such an honest horse he was.love your video makes me want to get back into the saddle
Wonderful editing job. Obviously you had a TON of footage to pick through. Had to be some tough choices! Looks/sounds like you are having a blast with your sport; and are very considerate of your horse and mates. Ignore the hate, it's the internet. These are the adventures you'll remember forever! Love the giddy laughs and the "bloody hell's".
What a great ride out for you, I loved every second of this clip. It’s brought back so many memories of my childhood out with the hounds and qualifying the horses for racing. I was born and raised in the countryside within a farm setting throughout my whole childhood, it taught me to love and appreciate all animals of this world, including the wildlife. I’ve had many a discussion with ill educated people about the cruelty of ‘Drag Hunting’...... Your video will help those who don’t know what Drag Hunting/Hedge Jumping is. Basically it means the hounds follow a human who ‘Drags’ a scent line along the ground for us to follow.... NO FOXES OR ANY ANIMALS ARE HUNTED!!!! Ps. It’s a rule whilst riding out with the hounds that the master is never overtaken by any rider, the grumpy man in hunting pinks (red coat) probably didn’t want to be shown up because his horse refused. Sir, if you read this I apologise, good evening sir.
I love how u encourage your horse and tell her good girl & treat her with respect but some riders weren’t that nice and as good to their horses. Even though I don’t agree with this sport I do love the way u respect ur horse and have fun.
I hate fox hunting but u just are so nice when the horse falls u still re ward it for trying or wheen the other need help u always helped even tho they were grumpy gits and when ur friend fell u went straight back to help her and the others didnt ur so nice and helpfull just be carefull with the ditched a horse cpuld break its leg easily
I think jumping over the ditches is highly unsafe for the horses buy you are really nice but on the other hand I hate fox hunters , why do you hunt gods beautiful creations is a mystery for me
They're exercising the hounds. The dogs are taken out for a run, and other horse riders can experience the kind of riding involved when hunting was legal. The dogs don't hunt any foxes.
@@glendalaw So you're telling me to control the fox population we've got to get suited and booted with hounds and horses to chase and kill a fox? Not, say, shoot it quickly and humanely? Which is an efficient use of time..? Load of rubbish using that argument
I love hunting (not foxes though!) and I love the way you encourage/prase your horse! That guy though when you asked if he wanted a lead and he was like "no I do not!" lol xxx
I like how you had fun yet looked after your horse and other people😊, have to say didn’t like how certain people treated their horses, but hey can’t control others actions.
yours such a kind and fearless rider also to everyone else giving her hate for jumping with no boots over wire. your not meant to in case the boots get caught
Ooh. It made me cringe when the horses got hit with the fence. I know that had to hurt! you seem to have an amazing attitude about everything and seem to be a great rider! Great video!
First of all, this is just basically all animal abuse, the poor fox gets chased by hundreds of dogs, for what? For the history? Just because it is tradition DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT!!!!!! There is so much evidence of people getting treated like sh#t just because they are standing up for the horses, If you really love animals, would u let them run so many miles just because of your own pleasure.???? I am probably going to get allot of hate for this, but come on, we all know it is true
I don't hunt myself. But I understand it. It keeps the fox population down and keeps the dogs, horses and riders fit. Im very happy that you are kind to your horse :)
Ugh the but at 5:04 made me soooo uncomfortable to watch😭you seem really supportive and caring towards your horse but these ditched and some of the the hedge jumps look really unsafe and the horses look like they don’t particularly want to do it
She's very kind to her horses and they seem to have done it a few times before I'd say because most of them weren't that spooky or hesitant and I've got no problem with people jumping or anything but if I had my own horse I'd check all of the course and if my horse didn't trust it, we wouldn't go over it. Some of them seemed very dangerous, any horse could've hurt themselves at any moment. There could've been tons of things that could go wrong. This isn't abuse to the horses btw guys because I've been scrolling through comments and people have been saying it's abuse to the horse but it's not abuse. It could hurt them but it's no abuse. Anyway, the horse she was riding was perfectly fine with it as you could see, her ears were pricked and she was concentrating. My only problem is that horses and even rider could get hurt. No hate please x feel free to state your opinion by replying to me! I don't think that I'm amazing at riding even though I've been riding for years so if you'd like to add anything on or try to correct me then feel free to do so!
"No i do not"
He needs to go eat soap
He was just frustrated an a little grumpy 😂
He’s the hunt master (sometimes called the huntsman) your not allowed to show him up however I don’t agree with the way he said it could’ve been nicer but obviously someone pissed in his Cheerios
I agree
I may not be a fan of your sport but I'm very happy that you kept encouraging ur horse and were very supportive
same. The upside of the vid tbh.
Actually, if I'm right, majority of the time they don't even use a fox/don't kill it, I think they just do it for the run, and when they do kill the fox they legally have to use a gun and can't let the dogs kill it
Trixie Paws fox hunting is illegal- they are not supposed to be trailing a fox. OST of the hunts are illegally chasing foxes. Most of them also have Terrier men on the trail proving that it is illegal. Disgusting heartless people 😡
They are trailing a human, not a fox
bettybreeze78 They aren’t even using a fox. Check the description. It’s called mock hunting or drag hunting
I find this hard to watch 😫😫 you treat your horses fine but the other riders aren’t so nice. Like seriously jumping over a wire fence
Yeah the wire is just stupid
because you kinda have to 💀it’s a hunt, and a lot of the obstacles you have to jump because there isn’t a safer way round
엘리 hunts are horrible in the first place if there isn’t a safe way to go why go at all 🤷🏼♀️
Chloe Tulippeak Yes! I had to stop watching at that point. Jumping wire fencing??? I can’t believe the stupidity of it. I would never put my horse in such a dangerous situation.
Horses_are_the_best the horses can’t see the thin wire so how are they going to jump it without getting tangled in it and eventually falling?
The one lead at around 1:23 was highly rude. You were only trying to help
Brooke Lightstorm I 100% agree.
I was just about to put that! Like seriously I Fox Hunt and people ask other TO LEAD! Like ughhhh
Jaidens special Watching Channel J I know. Annoying people in this world🙄
SamtheRyanairman Foxes are in no way innocent. I have witnessed them killing lambs and other animals, including there being two in my garden (I live in a village where there are other houses close together) trying to kill my rabbits. And it's also not against the law to kill a fox,you must be the stupid one to think that.
EquestrianMadMaddie even if that is true about foxes killing other animals, it doesn’t make it right for humans to kill them. Also, it was made illegal in 2005 in the UK banning fox hunting! Oops... your the stupid one!
You seem so lovely with all the youngsters and the older ones. Ignore that man “no I do not need help” grumpy old fart. You are so caring with your horses too! Well done you.... an amazing rider! X
Amber Dunne thank you 😊
1:22
I know a Man like that, used to be the Master of the Hunt (I littrally thought it was him for moment)
So after he resigned & joined my sister with the whip she'd just jump before him just to wind him up~🤣
I think its more our of comedic pride that acctullay being a grump old fart XD
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Totally agree! You’re always cheerful. Keep up the great work.
@@Crimson-1997Hahaah! That's hilarious, good for your sister!!
This seems terrifying and incredible at the same time 😂
I hunt and it can be terrifying and exciting 😂
I love it, yes I was terrified my first hunt, with the ditches but I love it,lol
foxhunting back in time was a adrenaline sport for the Victorians like base jumping or hang gliding...
yes for the animal just to be ripped to bits 40 against 1, WOW how utterly enthralling !!
@@brownson1970they don’t actually hunt. If they use hounds then it’s just a scent trail that the dogs follow.
Wait were they seriously trying to jump a WIRE fence towards the end there? Not even any protective boots on ffs...
my heart was going every time, no point in boot as the just fall off. But jumping wire is incredibly stupid as a horse can not sense the height of the jump properly
E.M. Lumesound I have carried on to watch many of Mia’s other videos and she gets off to put what looks like a jacket over the wire.
Jumping wire, covered or not is just plain reckless endangerment of yourself and your horse’s safety and well-being. Disgusted.
E.M. Lumesound yeah I still agree that it is stupid as unlike a solid jump it gets caught so they have to pick up there legs, but in hunting you just follow the dogs so you jump what ever is in front of you putting that across was just Mia making the best of the situation
If the rider did not think it was safe they would not do it , neither would the horse . I agree it can be dangerous but so can every jump .
I love hunting, but I disagree with the ditches, I know I'm going to get alot of hate, but really, its deeper then it looks and a horse could get hurt with those things if it jumps over it. I do hunts but never ditches like that. Empty ditches is better. IN MY OPINION
All sorts gets washed down streams too, there could be sheet metal or anything lying at the bottom ready to slice open a leg
Hunting is Ilegal
@@evaradnall5466 not in all states
@@evaradnall5466 its not the same thing youre thinking of lol
I, personally, don't enjoy hunting. I know that many people are sweet and nice to their horses and other people, but others are just plain rude and mean and force their horses to do dumb things
Wow you are absolutely fearless!
Lauren &barney ikr!
Your so caring. Jumping off your horse to help that person. And so caring to your horses - we need more people like you in this world x
"so carring" yet makes her horse jump jumps that are stupidly dangous and harm multiple of the horses that were filmed (horses that fall, hit the jumps, akward landings ect) if she truely cared for her horses she wouldnt be participating in this
@@meganmoss2481 I don't think they are hunting a live fox. I may be wrong, but I thought these hunts were mock hunts.
Megan Moss hunting is not dangerous as long as you are careful enough looking at the root they were taking I think they had no choice to jump those slightly dangerous jumps otherwise they would have been left behind and have to find a new way back on there own, some horse like my own, love hunting so much they get themselves extremely upset if they hear the horn and they are in their stable it really is just person preference and I think she is still caring aswell I think the original comment is true again this is about opinions like the original comment said so idk why u felt a need to come at her when she said it was their opinion
@@MissSonicexH yeah I believe this is drag hunting.
Anathema if her horse didn’t want to do it she wouldn’t. Her horses ears are always pricked forward. Yes it’s sad about the other horses in the video but I’m mainly talking about hers.
For all the people hating!
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If her horse did NOT want to jump ANY of these fences; then it's ears would not be pricked and ready for action. Also, the horses striding doesn't falter once. Stop hating; this girl is an amazing rider and an even better hunter ❣️
This is true. The horses were obviously having fun. He/she did not even hesitate - - as far as I could tell.
Ugh
Omg yes I agree
"Good girl, well done!" *SlAp sLaP SLaP*
@@rachelw8506 it was a joke, stone the fuck up
6:44 when you are so happy, you smack them braids out.
Despite all the controversary around this sport, holy crap these riders and horses are insane. Love how the horses can just 'pop' over these huge fences. and the riders are willing to share enough trust to do it with them.
Ikr?
You have no idea how much adrenaline I get from it, its so much fun.
You haven't lived until you've foxhunted
Love it. But it's not for wimps.
Her constant talking is annoying.
Our hunt field keeps quiet. We listen for the huntsman & hounds. If someone talks, our masters tell them, quiet.
Usually say "hark" then if you get a stern second "HARK" then you know you're in trouble for disrupting the hunt and probably want to hide in a ditch a while 😂
Your horses are so willing!! And great riding! I would have shat my pants at most of those fences
indeed!
Everyone’s trying to say they’re not hating on this, I’ll come straight out, I’m hating on this. It isn’t safe for the horses, it’s cruel for the foxes. The foxes are living in their land and forests, not even in populated areas. People are jumping wires without protection boots and constantly hitting their horses because they won’t jump dangerous ditches. It’s not safe, and the stats of injuries agree with me. Certain riders are extremely rude and treat their horses as machines. It’s a outdated sport. Culture doesn’t equal cruelty free.
Olawd He comin This is drag hunting 😂😂
I know it is useless to try, but I hunt with smells, not real foxes, your opinion it yours to say and change
This is Drag hunting and take note of how much livestock foxes have killed, 1 fox can kill around 10 - 20 sheep. I’m not saying it’s right anyway x
@@liberty2928 It's fake 😂 Its a fake scent
Horse World Ohhh, is it?? I’m not 1000% knowledgeable on hunting because I have very little interest in it, thanks for telling me 😂😂
How often do you see people an dtheir horses fall on these tracks?
I haven't been on a hunt but i know people who do. They fall often. They all look after each other a lot though.
I really love how polite everyone is in this hunt and how they help each other. I must say I’m not to keen on some of the ditches but have no hate! Also everyone is rewarding their horses after tough jumps and that’s so nice! Like I said I have no hate and think your all such a friendly group!
tell that to the wildlife that gets ripped to bits..
@@brownson1970 They don't kill foxes- half the time they don't even find foxes
@@Adri_and_orca hounds are very easily distracted. Once they’ve caught wind of a fox they’ll immediately chase after it. This how so many of these hunts get away with killing foxes without being prosecuted. They use a loophole within the system in which they pretend like it was an “accident” when in reality the hunt knew full well what they were doing. The only way to get rid of these loopholes is to ban all these sports outright.
This is also how almost all hunts inevitably end up on privately owned land. They follow the hounds onto other people’s properties and naturally the hounds harass and sometimes kill livestock or pets. But of course the hunt don’t care anymore about people’s pets and livestock then they do the foxes they want to rip apart for giggles.
You should do a video „how to clean your horse after hunt” im curious 😊 they must be soooo dirty after that adventure
for the hunt that I worked for the riders give the horses over to the stable hands and then go into the manor and have breakfast
You wash them, thatch them, rug them and let them dry. Some people use heat lamps to dry them.
Well, similar as when your horse decides to roll around in puddles whilst on the pasture, I imagine... 😅 Some horses just seem to love herring dirty.
Power washer 😄
Hose them down. Thatch with straw and a sweat rug. Leave to dry.
What a beautiful dismount at 9.57
Skye Stevens i
Skye Stevens yes it was XD
Do you mean 9:57
Ur so nice,the way u praise ur horse and u go back for others x💕
I didn't even realise just how big some of those jumps get!! You're crazy brave!
you guys really jump everywhere without knowing what's on the other side!? wtf
It seems like a laid trail so they more than likely know its safe
They are following a trail, so it's safe. Some hunts do more jumping than others.
All the laughing and giggling made me smile here behind my computer! I wish this was in 4K!
I'm learning horse riding and this was sooooooooo motivational.
5:09 excuse me ma’am did that horse do anything to deserve that? He/she may have stoped but is that necessary, no it’s not. Also I’m not a fan of hunts but I love how nice you are to your horse I just need to have a serious talk with some of the others.
Yeah, it's not OK. But I think there are some misconceptions in some parts of the riding community. My first instructor used to tell me that horses couldn't feel kicks or slaps like we do. 😳😳🙈
I obviously know better nowadays but somebody that started riding 40 years ago may not. Unfortunately
8:47
"OOF'
I died XD
A well organised Hunt on a defined route. Everyone, including families and the horses all having a good time.
No Police, protestors, violence, intimidation, confrontation with members of the Public, nor animals being injured or killed.
Other Hunt groups should take note and use your footage as an example of how a Hunt should be organised.
There were many horses falling over (which is incredibly dangerous)
Obviously the Fox was hurt
This is coming from someone who used to hunt and did it for years
It is a cruel sport all round
@@maddragonfurs6358 If you think it's so cruel why did you do it for years
xRachelNG because I was 8 years old and that’s what I was told to do
I just love how rewarding you are to those horses and when they fall and you fall you just go back to get the horse
Your riding enthusiasm is just amazing! Even when others fell you stopped and helped them! Your really caring! 🐴✨🦄
5:25 I was so tense during this part 😬😬
You are such a genuine and lovely person to all those around you! I hope you had a lovely year and you have beautiful horses! xx
It takes me back to when I used to go hunting in England as a girl with all that laughing and giggling and having so much fun. It was absolutely exhilarating and I loved it.
I’m hoping you mean drag hunting instead of hunting actual foxes with hounds. Never understood why some hunts rip apart native wildlife, pets and livestock for shits and giggles
@@theotheseaeagle yes it was drag hunting.
I LOVE how they just fall off but get straight back on like nothing happened❤️😘
For God sake dude, the horse was literally just about to jump over it :/
5:07
I have watched this 8 times lmao x
When you fall off after a fence your not actually running after your horse running for your life so you don’t get squatted by the next horse coming
“Good girl!!” *beats horse* (chill out I meant while she is patting her horse.)
Horses can't feel it so when she pats so hard it's not so for the horses 🤗
Ammaarah Coetzee bull crap do some research
Jacey Mae Shannon they have thick skin but more pain sensors this reward basically does nothing more than evoke pain
Jacey Mae Shannon no I don’t but i don’t mind people who do
Jacey Mae Shannon just the hard slaps 😉 horses don’t liked to be pet ❤️ but thank u for being respectful
I used to ride my horse in MD to fox hunts on Sunday, my cousin handling the dogs, we so enjoyed running, jumping through St Mary’s county countryside, my home 🐎🐎😍❤️🙏👍 started when I was 6 with pony he let me use til I got my horse at 8 . Great video🙏
I love all your "Good girls" I can feel the pride you have for your horses when you say that, thanks so much for sharing your videos so we can all live vicariously through you, I miss my riding terribly!
Awesome. Fabulous video and sport.
Jumping wire? You should be ashamed of yourself!
She shouldn’t be.
It was the leaders fault for taking them that path
We’re is the wired fence
On ur hunt do u not yell "loose horse" when someone falls off?🤔
It was nice to see you jump off to help ur friend~😊
Also them Jumps 😱 I'd be too terrifide & take the gate/flat options
I love the way you have fun Your horse obviously trust and adores you ...
The hunting industry around me is nothing like that there is too many ppl following in cars and quad bikes and horses going on land without permission and it is rlly sad that u can’t just have a fun day out hunting anymore 😢
I was once the only jr. That stayed with one other person, the wips when looking for the hounds as they went into other property and this dude on his side by side floors it pasts us, and goes toward the whips, with a gun is what they told us
Icon The Boxer omg it is horrible especially hunt saboteurs they know nothing about what foxes do to poultry tbh the foxes deserve the pain. I used to go a lot bc it was just a fun ride out and my horse loved it to but now it is a constant stress that saboteurs will come any minute and hurt the hounds or the horses so I don’t rlly go anymore
@@zaralightningstone9653 but we go with the scent of the fox not a real Fox, and we get signichure for were we go
Icon The Boxer oh that’s cool there r a lot of foxes where we hunt so we would struggle to know which is real and which is fake 😂😂
@@zaralightningstone9653 You just said in you're comment the foxs deserve pain! I can't believe you......
Very entertaining and even educational- have a blessed and prosperous 2019
I don’t support this kind of riding but I adore how you reward your horse after each jump. You are the kind of person I would want to see riding hunter, not some crazy rider who whips their horses. More people like you should exist, especially around horses.
A hunter guy from the US, Your club is fantastic and your very skilled...and your voice is magical. ( the Mare is very talented too)
I love how much you praise your horses. It makes me incredibly happy to see such good riding.
I don't understand saying "Good Girl" and then smacking the mare. It's a mixed message. I give a gentle rub. The only explanation would be that one smacks because they think the horse can't feel it due to an adrenaline rush. Any thoughts out there?
Nancy Adler I’m not smacking her I’m patting her...
Nancy Adler some horses love pats and it is their way of being rewarded
Nancy Adler She patting her. Bloody hell 😂
Your giving us equestrians a bad name by saying that 😡 we don't smack our horses, it's just a pat on the shoulder or neck... Maybe go to a horse riding expert before saying this
Saying "good girl/boy" is not for the benefit of the horse; it's just one of many inputs they have to filter out as having no meaning for them. Same is true for the "patting". The rider is projecting their own emotions onto the horse with those smacks and comments. Just some of the many, many things the horse has to filter out. Makes me want to "smack" the rider.
This seems highly unsafe. Not for you. But for the horse. I don’t care if you’re rewarding he or she after they’ve just jumped a big ditch, it’s still unsafe. I feel so bad for the horse, especially that part where you cantered on the cement. I don’t care if it was for a few seconds, that could get your horse lame or even worse. Fox hunting is a terrible thing, I don’t even know why it’s legal where you live.
its illegal actually, but all fox hunts openly flout and break this law! fortunately we have highly sucessful hunt sabbing groups who save many foxes from being ripped to shreds
LuckyLady Plays - british
Cantering on cement wouldn't make your horse lame, there are different reasons for a horse to go lame. But I still do not like the idea of fox hunting.
They chase scents
I totally agree but they actually put special shoes on the horses so there able to to this king of stuff! Not trying to be mean
Lol some people need to chill. These horses love their job, they love running through the field, jumping ditches and fences. Look how excited they get! None are abused, theyre all well fed, no marks or scars, none are lame, and these people know what theyre doing
I wouldn't go on one these if you paid me. So unnecessarily dangerous and foolish.
KaregoAt you only have to do what you want to xx there so much fun ❤️
It’s all about having fun!! I’ve been riding horses for 4 years, every Saturday, and I’ve fallen off heaps of times, but did I give up? No, I keep going because I love it! when I fall I get up and get back on Immediately.
My idea of fun doesn't include breaking my horse's legs.
And FYI, I've been riding for 16 years.
Fair point but I have never seen a horse brake his legs in the last 10 yrs
KaregoAt u dont have a clue what ur on bout
You are such a kind and caring person to the people around you and to all the horses we need more equestrians like you in the world
0:55 that hedge is HUGE😱😂
I love to here her laugh and love it when she says good girl and pats her horse😁❤👍
Hey there let’s count all the people who say this is abuse ! Thanks you for your input but it won’t be needed today. I understand you might think this is “abuse” and what not but really if you looked into it and if you did some research, fun fact it’s actually not that bad. Mind. Blown. These horses get more care than you could give your children and this is what these horses absolutely love to do. There is hardly ever any foxes actually killed on these hunts because it’s mostly done just to jump a few drains and have some fun with your horses. Yes of course I understand there has been times when horses have gotten injured on these hunts, maybe minor injuries, maybe fatal. And that goes the same for the riders. But people look upon it as “they don’t care if their horse gets hurt”. We do care. So so much. As I said, hunters do love their horses. As do showjumpers. Horses also can get fatally injured in showjumping and riders are left devastated. Hunting is the same thing really just a bit more rough and tough, but these horses are built for this as showjumpers are built for showjumping. Injuries do happen I understand, to both horse and rider, but that’s a risk we take and everybody who has no idea what real hunting is can sit here and comment about how it’s abuse. I mean ya sure whatever you think yourself doll
Clodagh Marie thank you ☺️
😤 ok 👍
Clodagh Marie so why do they use horses as weapons to block monitors and push people out the way to block the view? Think and do more readership yes they may love their horses and this is one person who does you can see I’m these vids too that the horses get hard blows if they don’t do something or spook be more realistic people
Clodagh Marie I don’t say it is abuse but some jumps are realy stupit to begin with. I mean that it is dangereuses and can go bet. I don’t say this kind of sports is bet but it can be more safety if plan carefully. Chacking the gound and the route and the jumps. That way it is fun but also safetly. Because no whan want to go from realy fun to going to the pain of seeing your animal in alot of pain or your self. I’m saying do this and have a great time but do it safely. ( sorry for the bet englisch I have dyslexie)
You said it loud and clear for all to hear 😋now I hope the haters were reading because if not! I'll print this off and send it to your frount door! The haters need to officially back of because like him and me a lot of other people know that its NOT abuse!! Haters sit down now and say sorry for what you said! Every horse that is hunting a non animal sent (for this instants) loves what they do and wont stop. Yes they do get hurt but this is what they were breed to do and this is what the riders themselves want to do! A few jumps might be a bit dangerous but just like showjumping risk taking is the way of victory! Only last week did a French hores get injured whilst doing SHOWJUMPING! Now I've made my point I hope the haters now understand that a dangerous fall could just be around the corner for everyone and not just for hunters!!!!! 😎👏🏻Bye
Many people in this comment section don't understand hunting whatsoever and it is highly infuriating seeing all these "know it all" spreading false information, people saying "horse abuse" have never went hunting in their lives and have probably never worked with horses! good on your horse and you girl you are fantastic at hunting and a amazing rider!
I loved that all of you's stuck together and praised the horses loads 💖
i get that the guy was rude but idk how people aren't more concerned about the girl at 5:04? she just whacked that horse hard bc it wasnt going over something it was scared of? like wtf?
It's only encouragement, trust me. Though it did seem bad, it was just a little push, as horses have high pain tolerances.
@@briarrr__ dude, that is not encouragement. It seemed bad because I have eyes and I can see her whacking the horse on the ass, hard. A horse can literally feel a fly land on its skin and you want to tell me that this wouldn't hurt? If your horse isn't exposed enough to something that frightens it, it should never be treated like this. I feel sorry for any horses you ride if you think that's ok.
Purpl3 P0ny
False
Horses have much more nerves in their skin than us
They feel the pain way more than us
@@polishpierog7610 They have a higher pain tolerance though. :/
Honestly, I’ve done the same. This horse may just have an issue with ditches. The only way to get them to do it sometimes is by a smack. Watch the lead horse in a pasture. It bullies the others into listening. I’m not saying it’s always the right answer, but in this case, kick, wack, grab mane.
I really like your bay mare. She appears to be a fine hunt horse!
You act so positive in every situation and obviously love and treet your horses very well
I came to this video thinking hunting was bad. I left this video wanting to do it ❤️ so fun !
Why is it that people think that the harder they hit ("pet") the horse, the more it feels appreciated? Their skin is so delicate. It does not make pleasure to be "pet" that way. Also, hitting a horse with the stick (I don't know the english term) was so rude. People, you need to work with your horses, not torture them. So many good riders, and yet some bastards. Congrats to all that got back to the saddle after a fall. I am always shaing after that!
Love that you posed by the Rider Ditching Hedge. Great mindset for dealing with that fall.
Ahh yes the finest 240p quality that the British upper class can provide
Everyone is saying how it’s unsafe to be jumping over the ditches. These rides are for very experienced riders, who know how to necessarily jump over them, and control their horses. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, you will *always* fall off or lose your stirrup!! :)
Your horses are so beautiful, and it was a great 2018! Hopefully 2019 is just as eventful!
All these horses are pretty
Horses don’t look like they are having fun to me!
1. look at the horse ears
2. the horses wouldnt jump if they wont happy
point 1- their ears are pricked.. if they prick their ears theyre happy
point 2- these horses were built, born and bred to do this so they enjoy it
and all horses get nervous sometimes
I agree with your point on the ears but actually a lot of the time the horses don’t want to jump the ditches but they’re forced on
wrong and wrong. look at 5:00 does that horse want to jump? no, they made it jump. also look at how many of the horses that fall, land akwardly or hit the jumps. no horse is built to jump this. No horse is truely built to jump over and over again. just look at how many jumpers that end up with arthritis
@@horseloverforever2846 1.no, horses are forced to jump rather they want or not. And 2. these horses weren't born to do this. They were born to be just horses. Don't try to hide the abuse that horses suffer
I thing I miss about my old horse was our bond.my horse would walk through fire with me if he had to such an honest horse he was.love your video makes me want to get back into the saddle
Really hard for me to watch. Do you all really care for your horses or is it just something you can replace easily ?
The macerana (I think its spelt 😂) at about 11:55 was amazing
You mean, you love it. Horse doesn’t have a choice here.
Mariann Cleary But the horse does 😉
Wonderful editing job. Obviously you had a TON of footage to pick through. Had to be some tough choices! Looks/sounds like you are having a blast with your sport; and are very considerate of your horse and mates. Ignore the hate, it's the internet. These are the adventures you'll remember forever! Love the giddy laughs and the "bloody hell's".
SPORT??? ohh dear
What a great ride out for you, I loved every second of this clip. It’s brought back so many memories of my childhood out with the hounds and qualifying the horses for racing. I was born and raised in the countryside within a farm setting throughout my whole childhood, it taught me to love and appreciate all animals of this world, including the wildlife. I’ve had many a discussion with ill educated people about the cruelty of ‘Drag Hunting’...... Your video will help those who don’t know what Drag Hunting/Hedge Jumping is. Basically it means the hounds follow a human who ‘Drags’ a scent line along the ground for us to follow.... NO FOXES OR ANY ANIMALS ARE HUNTED!!!!
Ps. It’s a rule whilst riding out with the hounds that the master is never overtaken by any rider, the grumpy man in hunting pinks (red coat) probably didn’t want to be shown up because his horse refused. Sir, if you read this I apologise, good evening sir.
Cool! ❤❤❤
I am not a HUGE fan of fox hunts, but I LOVE that you didn't give up! You also PRAISED your horses!
I love how u encourage your horse and tell her good girl & treat her with respect but some riders weren’t that nice and as good to their horses. Even though I don’t agree with this sport I do love the way u respect ur horse and have fun.
You're a great rider. God I miss hunting.
Please drape something over strand fences so the horses can see it.
I hate fox hunting but u just are so nice when the horse falls u still re ward it for trying or wheen the other need help u always helped even tho they were grumpy gits and when ur friend fell u went straight back to help her and the others didnt ur so nice and helpfull just be carefull with the ditched a horse cpuld break its leg easily
I think jumping over the ditches is highly unsafe for the horses buy you are really nice but on the other hand I hate fox hunters , why do you hunt gods beautiful creations is a mystery for me
These hunts are killing foxes. They are chasing a scent. I believe it’s illegal in the UK to fox hunt😑
Isabella Ostapiej stfu you know nothing about horses
Fox hunting is illegal anyway (for uk)
They're exercising the hounds. The dogs are taken out for a run, and other horse riders can experience the kind of riding involved when hunting was legal. The dogs don't hunt any foxes.
@@glendalaw So you're telling me to control the fox population we've got to get suited and booted with hounds and horses to chase and kill a fox? Not, say, shoot it quickly and humanely? Which is an efficient use of time..?
Load of rubbish using that argument
I love hunting (not foxes though!) and I love the way you encourage/prase your horse! That guy though when you asked if he wanted a lead and he was like "no I do not!" lol xxx
keep up the good work miss bless you all bless you
I like how you had fun yet looked after your horse and other people😊, have to say didn’t like how certain people treated their horses, but hey can’t control others actions.
yours such a kind and fearless rider also to everyone else giving her hate for jumping with no boots over wire. your not meant to in case the boots get caught
you are so kind and caring looking out for people when they fell
That man was so grumpy when you were being polite!
i have a question, if your horse falls over does he/she complete the ride without checking to see if he/shes okay?
it´s not my place here to say if this sport is justifiable or not......but you are such a fearless rider.
Good guuurl👋👋👋👋👋
Ooh. It made me cringe when the horses got hit with the fence. I know that had to hurt! you seem to have an amazing attitude about everything and seem to be a great rider! Great video!
First of all, this is just basically all animal abuse, the poor fox gets chased by hundreds of dogs, for what? For the history? Just because it is tradition DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT!!!!!! There is so much evidence of people getting treated like sh#t just because they are standing up for the horses, If you really love animals, would u let them run so many miles just because of your own pleasure.???? I am probably going to get allot of hate for this, but come on, we all know it is true
I don't hunt myself. But I understand it. It keeps the fox population down and keeps the dogs, horses and riders fit. Im very happy that you are kind to your horse :)
I may hate your sport and some of the people in it but I'm glad that you encouraged your horse.
Ugh the but at 5:04 made me soooo uncomfortable to watch😭you seem really supportive and caring towards your horse but these ditched and some of the the hedge jumps look really unsafe and the horses look like they don’t particularly want to do it
Some brave trusty horses your riding! Looks like so much fun! I'm so jealous.😁😁❤
9:05 that jump was brilliant
Any chance of getting this in HD?
She's very kind to her horses and they seem to have done it a few times before I'd say because most of them weren't that spooky or hesitant and I've got no problem with people jumping or anything but if I had my own horse I'd check all of the course and if my horse didn't trust it, we wouldn't go over it. Some of them seemed very dangerous, any horse could've hurt themselves at any moment. There could've been tons of things that could go wrong. This isn't abuse to the horses btw guys because I've been scrolling through comments and people have been saying it's abuse to the horse but it's not abuse. It could hurt them but it's no abuse. Anyway, the horse she was riding was perfectly fine with it as you could see, her ears were pricked and she was concentrating. My only problem is that horses and even rider could get hurt. No hate please x feel free to state your opinion by replying to me! I don't think that I'm amazing at riding even though I've been riding for years so if you'd like to add anything on or try to correct me then feel free to do so!