Lol since I don’t think I ever gave a update on TH-cam- Theroy was total wrong, I lost all confidence with no stirrup work and I’m still struggling to this day with it. 🙃 ...fun 🤣
Sophia Grebik try to have fun and relax I don’t have much experience in showing but when I just had fun I did a lot better that when I was going to try to win
We all have bad falls xxx my worst one was: I was only riding of a year or 2 and got a new horse named Athena, so my trainer put up a gymnastic... i went on and she did a fricken catjump over the first pop... i lost my balance and landed on her neck. As good horse as she is she kept going... over the last jump i let go... i fell right under her feet and she stepped on my cheek and arm... ive been riding for 5 years now! My cheek is still messed up though 😂😂
Emma._. Eq A person from her barn posted something about her dying on TikTok. Yes this sounds stupid but it may be true, I really hope she is alive because I love her. I think it may be true
honestly sometimes i feel like a loser sometimes when people ask me when i started riding. i do tell them the truth, which is that i started in 2010. i'm mostly stable in all three gaits, still need to work on my canter but i've never jumped before. i have a barnmate who started riding just last year, and she's already started jumping. i moved barns a lot because my trainers were strange, but now i start at my new barn next wednesday, and i can't wait. i'm just scared of being ashamed of my riding skills as a rider of 8 years. i'm a very fast learner and i'm quick to correct myself if i make mistakes but my first trainer only let me trot on a lungeline until i was like 11-12. that's when i moved barns, and that's when i started cantering. my trainer at my new barn didn't tell me what the right seat was in a canter, so i just tried my best to look like the girls in the youtube videos i watched, which worked, except i slowly started to lose my stirrups in canter. i'm still working on keeping my heels down in canter, because my knees just instinctively grab onto the saddle and that pulls my legs up, and i'm quite embarassed about it, but i know that with work, i'll improve and soon have a horse of my own!
I ride twice a week, since I don’t have a horse. I have been riding for about a year and I am slowly learning to jump. But you don’t have to worry about a thing! It’s better to go slower and take your time than finish everything quickly and not perfect it.
3 years?!?! I would’ve never guessed! I started western lessons at 12 y/o (but I don’t really count it) and now I just started English (at 20 y/o, I’m almost 21) and I LOVE it! I just jumped a tiny x-rail in my second lesson last week and it was fun! You are a big inspiration, no matter how old or young anyone can get anywhere if they set their mind to it and work hard for it!
I've been riding for 10 years of my life, and I wouldn't be me without it. My old pony, who sadly passed away from colic 2 years ago, took me so far in terms of skill and bravery, and my current pony, Chester, is an amazing jumper, and has taken me so far in that. I recently did my first competitive 2'6 course, and got a 3rd for individual, and 2nd for team, which I was really proud of, as I didn't really jump on my old pony. Horse riding is such a magical, amazing sport. I honestly couldn't live without it. This is a REALLY long comment
You seem to have a habit of doing VERY well keeping your seat or getting your seat back when something goes wrong, I honestly wish after 7 years my own seat could be that good :')
I’m sorry for your fall but you make me feel kind of better that you can still be successful without owning your own horse. Thanks for the confidence! It’s contagious
Don't rush getting a horse, hun. I've been riding ten years now and I'm eighteen currently and never have I leased or owned a horse but I still do what I live and make bonds with all different horses. But you have improved a lot for three years! Good job and keep up the good work!
I know! That always happened and still does to me and my instructor always had to help me back up. Luckily, my legs got stronger so I can come back up by myself now
Me: Falls off over Florence’s neck. The barn moms: “Omg, Rebecca did you see that? She fell off better check she’s okay!” Me trainer and my friends: * Dying with laughter *
I just realized that in her first English riding lesson she’s wearing western boots. Edit: I wasn’t judging I was just making an observation, I ride in sneakers and stuff all the time
I just think it’s so cute when riders fall out of the saddle and onto the horse’s neck and the horse pushed them back up into the saddle I know it’s uncomfortable to the horse, and the horse is trying to get the rider off it’s back, but it’s like the horse is caring for you. So sweet
You inspire me because I have been riding for just slightly less than a year, I just moved onto canter. You have made me believe in a short time I can achieve SO much!
Hi Justine! Just wanted to say that this video is amazing, you are so brave and talented, and that this video changed my whole riding experience. I used to be very anxious while riding, sometimes I would cry when things went wrong, or I would blame myself excessively, or I would get anxious if my horse went fast. But when I saw this video and saw all the trial and error you went through in your riding experience, and how amazing you have become, I completely changed my perspective. I realized that I'll never know what'll happen unless I try. I became less anxious, and I went back to my daredevil, spirited self. I just recently found an amazing horse that I love so much, and we are best friends. I also did my first canter jumps and going fast on this big horse, and I now enjoy the thrill of going over big jumps and having the feeling of flying when going fast. I let go of my fears and conquered them. I feel so free and happy knowing that I can accomplish my goals fearlessly. Thank you for amazing quality content.
When you fell on Charlottes neck I just thought to myself... memories😂 I have done that twice at the same show and the 2nd time my horse that I used decided to go for a hand gallop while I was completely on his neck😂 ly Justine❤
You progressed amazingly in only 3 years ! Keep up the good work . I've been riding for almost 9years now (it's going to make 9 years of riding in June 30th) and I've only started jumping 1 year ago ^_^ . I don't lease or own (it's hard to lease in my country) even though I'd love to but I'm going to stick with lessons for now ^_^. I'm sure that you will own very soon ❤️
can`t stop watching- can`t- stop- I CAN`T STOP WATCHING IT! I have watched this video at least 20 times because it`s SO good and- I just don`t know why but I just keep watching.
You’ve improved so much (this video is like 3 years old) I love rewatching these videos because the way people are learn to ride else where, I live in South Africa and the way I’ve been taught is very different, I’ve been riding for just over a year now!
I watch this video every time I need inspiration Edit: OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the like!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
omg this is making me really sad and kind of look at the place i'm riding at, because i have been riding for like a year maybe a bit less and i've only slightly cantered once and i'm in a class with like 8 year olds and i'm 14 i just feel like i could be such a better rider if these girls weren't holding me back. But i can't leave because i'm in the middle of a term and I have no where else to ride at so i'm basically stuck walking and trotting. AND i'm being instructed by like 11 year olds that think i dont know anything and i just feel like i'm being held back. But i am so grateful obviously to just even be able to have the opportunity and money to be able to ride but I just feel like my skills are a bit wasted and taken for granted.
I have been riding for 3 years at the beginning I had no background knowledge about riding I started with one lesson a week my horse would always be tacked up by the time got there and was put on a lead line for the first 8 months and then she taught me how to tack up and walk on my own by the end of my first year riding I knew how to tack up myself except bridle and how to steer around the ring but she never corrected my posting and never taught me how to pick there hooves and at one point blamed me for a horse going lame because of a rock in its hoof she eventually left that barn and went to a barn were you had to own a horse to lesson there so I was abandoned with no trainer I soon found a new trainer who helped me canter taught me how to pick feet and put on a bridle and even taught me how to tell if I was on the correct diagonal along with started me on jumping almost a year ago today I started 4-h and at the barn the 4-h meetings are at there was a horse named Dakota that I got to start leasing and I am happy to still be leasing to this day he is 21 but very healthy we jump and the person who owns him is my newest trainer and I plan on keeping her as my trainer until she quits training I love how she trains me even making me no stirrup trot and canter jumps she pays attention to what I need help with and words things in different ways if I don't get it the first time she has helped me with my equation a lot when I first started training with her we went to a show and I barely stayed in the saddle at the 2 ft jump now I have a way better half seat and I am even helping her train her western pony to jump I have come a long way but I realize I am not the best and I can be really harsh on myself keep up the work and keep looking for the best trainer for you just because a trainer works good for one of your friends doesn't mean that trainer is perfect for you
Yeah, im 10 and just started riding half a year ago. I feel kinda like you, cuz there is 8 year olds that are better Then me. But there is a Girl thats 9 and an adult to so its kinda not that bad. We get to Canter and galop every lesson, and we sometimes jump and sometimes do dressage(but mostly dressage). I ride 1 hour each week, but im at The barn about 4 hours a week. Hope you find ankther class that you Can afford. I actually felt exactly like that when i was int riding 30 minutes each week.
I’m 12 and I can jump and canter but I’m with kids that can barely post because my current barn has this thing where they put you in the first lesson that has room for you. But I might be moving barns soon so yay
Honestly don’t worry too much I have a best friend who is 12 jumping 1.10 and 1.20 at shows and I’m 15 only just becoming affiliated. We all go at our own pace if you feel your ready to move up ask your trainer what you could do to get better. But never worry about age because I’ve done it too much and it sucks but the only person you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday xx
This year will be my 9 year anniversary and I cannot help but agree that you learn most about riding from different horses. Despite having learned my basics from wonderful riding teachers, I feel that the variety of horses/ponies/donkeys/mules I've ridden have taught me the most about this sport (including the famous forward roll down the neck).
Cheyenne Pasos I have no idea why but I almost started crying.... I think it's because you remind me of me! I've also been riding for 3 years and have a similar story lol :)
In my 2(almost 3) years that I've started riding, I've only fallen off once, and it was actually in November XD I was trotting bareback on a horse with a really choppy trot, lost my balance, used my heels to grip because I was already halfway to the ground, (stupid move, I know -.-) and fell off.. It actually wasn't that bad, but I've almost fallen off so many times I can't count... It doesn't really make me feel as much as real equestrian because I haven't fallen off many times though...
oh no! XD I`ve never been bucked off, But when I first started actually learning to ride(I`ve been riding since I was little but When I said I had been riding 3 years, I meant I never started actually learning and progressing until3 years ago)the mare I was on spooked because of a large truck passed and she started bucking.. It was actually kind of fun lol
🐴I am so glad that your ok after that fall. I am so glad with how far you have gotten in those 3 years of riding. Charlotte defiantly taught you a lot. 🐴
Equine Studio I did dressage my whole life until my trainer moved away so I got hooked up with a jumping trainer so now in learning to jump but I still miss the learning of dressage.
Lauren Hsieh that's kind of the same with me; I used to be just dressage, but then I started going to pony club and they did a lot of jumping, so I got my own jumps at home for christmas and now I jumping in my dressage saddle 😂
I’ve watched this soooo many times but I still can’t get over how great your first half seat was! The first time I tried a half seat my arms bounced around a lot and my chin hit my chest lollll...
Early! Your riding transformation is amazing! You are so amazing!! You look like you've been riding forever! Edit: I'm glad you were fine when you fell, I fell off about 14 weeks ago and broke my arm, I'm just now getting back on horseback... again I'm glad you're fine.
I have seriously watched this video like fifteen times in the past year (my watch history can attest to that) because it's the only good one I've seen, particularly with you being someone who started a little late but still is better than most people who have been riding longer than most people. So thanks Justine for being such a huge inspiration to me :)
Wow, that is incredible. Thank you so very much! It means the world to me that my story can inspire others! It was quite surprising to me how I was able to advance. Because I don't have finances like other riders. So I was blessed enough to discover other ways to practice, and I'd soon realize naughty ponies, difficult rides, and working for stables can give you so many valuable experiences and lessons. And now that I can share my story, I hope it can inspire others like me who may be doubtful of their opportunities in the horse world. When the truth is, you may not take a traditional path, but that doesn't mean it's any less than and can still become something great. :)
I had to do no stirrups for a month I fell off about 5 times, but in the end it was all worth it because I tried really hard to do my best and it all paid off because I got my stirrups back first and I am a lot stronger now! Because a couple of the other girls at my barn also had to get their stirrups taken off too. It also doesn’t help my pony is extremely bumpy (even my trainer said) So I kinda got into a rhythm and just slid off 😂 PS I love your channel 💖
XD yeah no stirrups gets tricky... haha i opted for no saddle and stirrups for about 4 years XD and omg getting back into it this year had been amazing but interesting...
Whenever I fall off I don't take it personally. One time I was riding my lease horse (I still have him he's amazing) and he is really young. One day me and my friend while I was riding my lease horse, there was a snow storm the day before so my horse got super excited because he's 7 years old. I didn't take the fall personally and all he did was canter and put down his head, he didn't even buck. Luckily I wasn't hurt at all. Everyone one kept asking if I was ok and I was like I'm perfectly fine, falling off can be fun sometimes , and it is best not to take it personally
I love this video!! I’ve been struggling with my no stirrup work and I every single time I start bouncing to the side and then the other side I’m just trying to hold on and stay on!!! But this helps me to think about harder things I’ve done like when I fell off because my horse spooked at the barn cat while cantering and we had just gone over a jump and straight to the ground I went so thank you for this reminder!!!! It really helps me out!!!❤️👍🐴🐎🤯
I’ve fallen off once during horse riding and I’ve been riding for around 3 and a half years and I haven’t done jumping, I’ve only done a little cross pole on the ground and it felt like nothing. However I’ve been close to falling off around 10 times and because I have such a good seat/balance I stay on. The reason why I have such a good seat is because sometimes we do an hour lesson without stirrups which rlly helps you to gain a good seat.
The first time I rode a horse I rode bareback...let’s just say I needed help staying on. She’s my own horse too. She was green broke when I got her. I know a lot of people say it’s a bad combo but I’ve got to learn with her. The only time someone has fallen off her was with not me on her. I still have yet to fall off and I’ve been riding for 2 years. She was pregnant and like 4 months from having her foal so she was really jumpy. We ended up sadly loosing the foal. It wasn’t her fault it was more so the fault of the person we were boarding her with. But that’s a long story. Sadly my horse has been through a lot and she is now half blind in one eye. She wasn’t in our care and was being taken care of by a horse trainer. Hopefully we can get her back to being as solid as she was a while back. She used to not get scared by much even things she was unsure of. Now she spokes when we just drop something well feeding her or walk up on her bad side. We are going to go into desensitizing her. And maybe after she goes to a different trainer she’ll be good. We are also planning to breed her this year. On Saturday we are also buying a mare named Raven who is having a foal in July. So we get a foal this year to! We have two horses and soon 3 (4 when the foal is born) we love all our horses and we would work with them now if not for the cold weather. So I’m hoping for Summer soon! Sorry this comment was so long.
I’ve been riding for 4 months and I’m already cantering not trying to flex I just wanted to tell you how I did it. I do leg, back, and core work outs every day (or at least that’s what I try to do) and it has really helped build up my muscle I recommend watching Erin Williams equestrian work out routine that’s what I use. Hope this helps you! ♥️
Wow that was really inspirational! I just started riding this year and being a beginner and struggling to even control the horse properly it's really cool seeing you make all this progress in 3 years with consistency and dedication. And like you I don't have a horse of my own and probably won't for a while but it seems like there are lots of ways to get the chance to ride a horse regularly and even show it! Hope you get your own horse soon and with the experience you have its probably better that you waited this long because you've got the experience on lots of different horses and it will be easier for you know when you find horse that you'll click with and of course you'll be so much more experienced in riding and caring for it. You've also got an amazing attitude. With an attitude like yours you'll go far. You're still so young and so much life ahead of you. Keep up the great work and great attitude!!
This video is so amazing, but at the same time I'm crying. I'm in a depression loop hole, whenever I'm riding I feel on top of the world since I am re-training and lesson horse that was a pasture item for 2 years. But whenever I watch one of these videos I can't stop crying. I feel like my trainers are holding me back. I can't afford leasing and I can only jump around 2 ft and am so embarrassed because I've been riding for double what Justine has (6 years) If anyone knows how they could help me please comment!
I would just say keep on riding and NEVER loose hope!! if you could maybe consider moving barns just to see what some other trainers have to offer, if you can't switch maybe try to talk to your trainer and tell her how you feel. but it is ok because I know that you probably love the sport and wouldn't give it up for anything!! hope this helped, just know you are not alone!😁
You have an amazing ability to get thrown forward onto a horse’s neck after a jump and you’re actually able to push yourself back into the saddle (even after getting thrown out of the saddle and in front of it O_O)! XD I wish I could do that, anytime I get thrown out of the saddle onto the horse’s neck I am going down! XD Been riding 12 years and still can’t do it. O_O The only refusals and bad jumps I stay on for are the ones where I manage to keep my butt in the saddle. XD
Lol, I rode Western for a couple months, I hated it. But as soon as I started English it was so much harder!! I have been riding English for 4 years now and I have jumped 1.20m 😳. I do 90cm courses though. Lol
I love watching these kind of video because it motivates me :) recently I took a really bad fall and I haven’t been that good since then but these kind of videos makes me want to try again :)
I love how u keep going even when u get hurt ive been riding for 11 years since i was 2 and i love it ive riden 12 horses over 11 year and im now on copycat which u can find on my channel but ubove all its amazing to see someone not stopping and just going for it
I'm so glad you're ok from that fall. It was actually really educating to see it and for you to explain it. You're awesome though, I'd have fallen off immediately.
Omg when I cantered for the second time ever in my life, on a 23 years old horse, I lost my balance and did the same thing you did at 7:48, but he stopped luckily🥵
My riding story: Started riding when I was 2. I am 11 now, 4 months until i’m 12. I was in a group lesson with only walking and trotting and the ponies I rode were DEVILS. Because I was little I wasn’t strong enough to hold the ponies back when they tried to go down for grass, so I think at that time I slid down the neck and fell off more times than I had lessons. The next year, I did my first “jump”. I was so proud of myself even though it was just a little raised pole on the ground that the pony trotted over. 3rd year, I started riding Gizmo, a bay tobiano 12.2hh Welsh Pony gelding type B. He was huge for me when I met him, and he was the FATTEST CREATURE EVER. I was constantly doing the splits when I was riding him, and the amount of times he bucked... 0w0 I also did my first 20m circle in canter. 4th year and 5th year were just any old years. 6th year I grew out of Gizmo and had to find a new pony and found Leo, a piebald mixed breed 13.0hh gelding. He taught me to do proper jumps, not just trotting over them. I slid off the side many times. 7th year, I grew out of Leo quickly as I had many growth spurts, and I started riding Gadget, a 13.3hh piebald mare. Also Gizmo’s half sister. She was just a regular pony and got me through the year. 8th year things started to get more serious. Most of the barn horses and ponies were sold, and so I moved to a new barn. There I met Honey Princess, or Honey for short. She was a palomino Welsh Pony section C, I don’t know what height. I rode her for a while, when one lesson day I was walking to Honey’s stable to tack her up and a tall black horse caught my eye. I asked what his name was and my trainer told me he was called Blackjack and asked if i wanted to try riding him in my next lesson. OF course I accepted. He was beautiful. And so the day came, and I tried riding him. THE MOMENT I sat on him, I felt a connection. He taught me to canter without stirrups, and jump spreads and oxers. Then a few months later, I came for my lesson as usual and didn’t see Blackjack in his stable. I asked if he was still in his field and my trainer said that he had been sold. I was so heartbroken that I moved back to my old barn to give that another try. That brought me to the next year, the 9th year. First horse I rode there, Roman. A 14.0hh piebald gypsy cob gelding. I thought he was OK, and went for a hack on him. There, he bolted and it was the first time i galloped and of course i fell off. That put me off riding him and looked at the other horses. I saw Jeremy, a 4 year old piebald 13.3hh gypsy cob gelding. I asked if i could try him, and my trainer warned me that he was spooky and a bit green. I tried him anyway and fell in love with how fast he is. I went on a hack with him and somehow built up the courage to try a gallop. I did it, and stayed on. He was going so fast for a pony, I didn’t want to look down. But stupid me did anyway. I looked down and saw the grass whizzing below me, and I realised i was slowly overtaking my trainer who was on a much bigger horse. I still love how he resembles a little racehorse. A few weeks later, I did my first show. I was on jeremy, and it was a 45cm hunter trials. He bolted in the warm up arena and i got back on, and when it was my turn to go i didn’t even get to the first jump before he spooked at a bush. I fell of and wasn’t aloud to get back on because of health and safety. I couldn’t control myself I was so upset about it and I was yelling stuff like “I DIDN’T EVEN DO THE FIRST JUMP!!” and “SHOWS ARE STUPID!!”. I cringe when i think about it. Then, I did my second show. A 55cm showjumping class. I completed the whole course without practicing, and only knocked 1 pole down. I got 8th out of 14 people and I was happy about it because it made up for the first competition. I still ride Jeremy to this day.
YOU HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ONLY 3 YEARS!!! OMG! On my 3 year anniversary I was at this really bad barn and I just started trotting at 3 years. I ended up moving barns. I have only been here for 8 months and I am jumping 2’3 now( I think if not a little less ) I am glad I moved barns. BUT STILL ONLY 3/4 (if counting western) GOSH. Wait a minute pause right there. YOU GOT TO CANTER WHEN RIDING FOR A YEAR! IT TOOK ME 3 YEARS TO CANTER!!!!
Oof.. Charlotte looked so much like the pony I always ride.. Except the fact that Charlotte was an amazing pony, and the pony I ride is ... well... SUUPER LAZY
yeah same. I don't ride a pony but the horse that I ride has a slow walk and a fast trot and a canter that is basically a gallop lol. he is really lazy but super sweet
The best advice I was ever given in the horse world was this: Ride at least 50 horses before you buy. That way you know what you like/dislike, what you’re looking for, and what you can handle. I made it to number 47 (coincidentally) before I fell head over heals for a little palomino mare. I knew I’d regret if I didn’t ask about buying her, so I did and lucked out. Anyways, keep going and growing! Happy 3 years of riding! Wishing you many more.
this is so cool!!!! Ive now been riding since i was five, 10 years ago!!! im now on my first horse and i love him. aswell!! I also had quite a bad fall when i was younger, getting partly dragged behind one of my old ponies (and alot more falls aswell) like landing on my head from a 14hh pony), and it jarred alot of my confidence but after months of crying and refusing to do anything more than a trot( im a crybaby and a bit of a coward), i stuck with it and now im doing 100's events on my horse and love being a daredevil like jumping 110cm bareback. Trust me its worth it, you can stick with it and enjoy it!!!! i know it!!!!
Wow, Justine! I’ve been riding for the same amount of time as you and I’m barely cantering ahaha! Your such an amazing rider, and I hope that your riding journey continues to fill you with happiness!! xx
I have a really weird riding story. I started riding when i was 9 ( I’m 14 now) and did it for a year and a half at a really cute barn. The only thing with that barn is that they move super fast. I was in a lesson with one of my friends who had been riding for 3 years it was my second lesson. It became winter and we decided to stop riding in the winter. I took a couple years off, I ended up not going back to until this August. I’m so glad i did and I’m so happy. I absolutely love my new barn and trainer! She always teaches me the harder way first so that the easier way is a lot easier. I’m jumping already and it feels so good to be back
I wasn't ready to canter stirrup less for the longest time, my trainer actually pushed me to and I almost fell off (but there was no way I'd ever tell him that 😅) so I didn't do it for a while, until one day I just felt it, I was ready, I craved it. I was on this really really sweet horse, he knows what level the person on his back is at and he'll behave differently for each. He kept his canter smooth, listened to my every request and stayed steady without turning too sharply. I was so happy I was able to just close my eyes and feel it, and he took over where he knew I needed him to. His name was Titouan (it's French, don't even try to pronounce it 😂) and I will forever be grateful for that one moment, amongst many others ❤
Oh gosh I know your pain. I used to be at a Lesson Barn and I learned so much there. We recently moved to an old farm house in Tennessee. I have two horses now who are former rescues and they are really sweet.
honestly, falling off a lot of times really helps me with confidence too, because it means that there is a way that i can improve and get more control.
Lol since I don’t think I ever gave a update on TH-cam- Theroy was total wrong, I lost all confidence with no stirrup work and I’m still struggling to this day with it. 🙃 ...fun 🤣
Do You Have Any Tips For Me Im Going To My First Horse Show Out Of Town At Win A Gin Farms
Sophia Grebik try to have fun and relax I don’t have much experience in showing but when I just had fun I did a lot better that when I was going to try to win
@@haileykoranda6722 Thanks for the tip!
Sophia Grebik Of course!
We all have bad falls xxx my worst one was: I was only riding of a year or 2 and got a new horse named Athena, so my trainer put up a gymnastic... i went on and she did a fricken catjump over the first pop... i lost my balance and landed on her neck. As good horse as she is she kept going... over the last jump i let go... i fell right under her feet and she stepped on my cheek and arm... ive been riding for 5 years now!
My cheek is still messed up though 😂😂
The amount of times Justine lands on Charloltte’s neck but some how manages to get back in the saddle is amazing
I can’t believe Charlotte died💔
@@ponyponies448 she didn't
Keira Foti I’m pretty sure she did. I would be so relived if this information was not correct bc I love her
Emma._. Eq A person from her barn posted something about her dying on TikTok. Yes this sounds stupid but it may be true, I really hope she is alive because I love her. I think it may be true
Pony Ponies wait what??? what was the tik tok
4:15 it’s like she pushed you back I the saddle 😂❤️
lmao
Yea XD
honestly sometimes i feel like a loser sometimes when people ask me when i started riding. i do tell them the truth, which is that i started in 2010. i'm mostly stable in all three gaits, still need to work on my canter but i've never jumped before. i have a barnmate who started riding just last year, and she's already started jumping. i moved barns a lot because my trainers were strange, but now i start at my new barn next wednesday, and i can't wait. i'm just scared of being ashamed of my riding skills as a rider of 8 years. i'm a very fast learner and i'm quick to correct myself if i make mistakes but my first trainer only let me trot on a lungeline until i was like 11-12. that's when i moved barns, and that's when i started cantering. my trainer at my new barn didn't tell me what the right seat was in a canter, so i just tried my best to look like the girls in the youtube videos i watched, which worked, except i slowly started to lose my stirrups in canter. i'm still working on keeping my heels down in canter, because my knees just instinctively grab onto the saddle and that pulls my legs up, and i'm quite embarassed about it, but i know that with work, i'll improve and soon have a horse of my own!
luna. I have an EXTREMELY similar story.
I have a similar story too!
I ride twice a week, since I don’t have a horse. I have been riding for about a year and I am slowly learning to jump. But you don’t have to worry about a thing! It’s better to go slower and take your time than finish everything quickly and not perfect it.
SLAY! I know I’m like 5 months late but have you jumped?!
How long have you been riding for???:[:)
3 years?!?! I would’ve never guessed! I started western lessons at 12 y/o (but I don’t really count it) and now I just started English (at 20 y/o, I’m almost 21) and I LOVE it! I just jumped a tiny x-rail in my second lesson last week and it was fun! You are a big inspiration, no matter how old or young anyone can get anywhere if they set their mind to it and work hard for it!
Dani’s Equestrian Adventures how are you doing now ❤️
I've been riding for 10 years of my life, and I wouldn't be me without it. My old pony, who sadly passed away from colic 2 years ago, took me so far in terms of skill and bravery, and my current pony, Chester, is an amazing jumper, and has taken me so far in that. I recently did my first competitive 2'6 course, and got a 3rd for individual, and 2nd for team, which I was really proud of, as I didn't really jump on my old pony. Horse riding is such a magical, amazing sport. I honestly couldn't live without it. This is a REALLY long comment
You seem to have a habit of doing VERY well keeping your seat or getting your seat back when something goes wrong, I honestly wish after 7 years my own seat could be that good :')
Lol same, I've been riding for 8 1/2 years and my seat is no where near as good as hers
Periods And Stuff i’m sure your an amazing rider though if you have done it for so long. 😊
I’m sorry for your fall but you make me feel kind of better that you can still be successful without owning your own horse. Thanks for the confidence! It’s contagious
Don't rush getting a horse, hun. I've been riding ten years now and I'm eighteen currently and never have I leased or owned a horse but I still do what I live and make bonds with all different horses. But you have improved a lot for three years! Good job and keep up the good work!
I love the fact that when you landed on charlottes neck, you almost everytime somehow got back on the saddle. like wowwww
I know! That always happened and still does to me and my instructor always had to help me back up. Luckily, my legs got stronger so I can come back up by myself now
haha relatable❤️
im western so i dont jump
Me: Falls off over Florence’s neck.
The barn moms: “Omg, Rebecca did you see that? She fell off better check she’s okay!”
Me trainer and my friends: * Dying with laughter *
Alexxis XxTiktokxX yess this is how it works 😂 xx
Laoishe Fitzpatrick My friends usually push me off. We ride in groups so
XGolden DragonX that is so me!!!! My dad and my trainer literally laughed when I fell off my HUGE lesson pony! I freaking did a big fat front flip! 🤣
Another horse called Florence 😂
I just realized that in her first English riding lesson she’s wearing western boots. Edit: I wasn’t judging I was just making an observation, I ride in sneakers and stuff all the time
hey hey hey.... When i ride ... don't judge, but sometimes I ride in muck boots
Haha I noticed that to!
Queen Locklinn lol i always wear western boots for hunt practice cuz it’s more comfortable tbh
i did that for a few months too
Yeah because she never rode English before
I just think it’s so cute when riders fall out of the saddle and onto the horse’s neck and the horse pushed them back up into the saddle I know it’s uncomfortable to the horse, and the horse is trying to get the rider off it’s back, but it’s like the horse is caring for you. So sweet
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U liked ur own comment 😂
Is i awkward to say I've never fallen off but i want to??😂
ur not alone XD
it hurts but its fun honestly 😂😂
ME EVERY LESSONNNN
Nope,
Not at all, that is what I did before I fell off..... then you fall off, and ur like..... oooooOoOoOoOoOoFfFffFfFfFf
*when you jump like an angel goddess unicorn at home but like an over-hyped frog on coffeinne and a rockstar after 2 all-nighters at shows*
Then...
Holy Holly came along!! Love ya Justine
Then she sold it……..
This is the only “riding transformation” video I have watch more than 20x😂
OMGGGG ONLY 3 YEARS GIRL!!! NOOO IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR LIKE 12 YEARSSS OMGGG
Sam Cap22 I've been riding for less than a year and I can already jump
+Megan Dobbyn how high do you jump?
Nothing unusual. A lot of people start jumping little cavaletti some time into riding.
Megan Dobbyn Trotting poles does not really count.
Uni_Slimez Or canter poles!
I have been riding for 5 years.... and your better than me! Keep it up! 👍👍👍👍👍
Your so good for only 3 years of horse riding. Congratulations for your three year aniversery. We all love you and your riding.
6:23 the guy in the background is having some trouble there😂😬
Ya ik it looks like his horse spooked and he started hiring it with a wip
@@connieapplemoon6232 no he didn’t his hand was just off
8:20 - good thing you were wearing a helmet! Glad to hear you were okay afterwards :)
You inspire me because I have been riding for just slightly less than a year, I just moved onto canter. You have made me believe in a short time I can achieve SO much!
I have loved watching you and your horses! It is amazing to see your journey and how far you have come! Keep up the great work!
Hi Justine! Just wanted to say that this video is amazing, you are so brave and talented, and that this video changed my whole riding experience. I used to be very anxious while riding, sometimes I would cry when things went wrong, or I would blame myself excessively, or I would get anxious if my horse went fast. But when I saw this video and saw all the trial and error you went through in your riding experience, and how amazing you have become, I completely changed my perspective. I realized that I'll never know what'll happen unless I try. I became less anxious, and I went back to my daredevil, spirited self. I just recently found an amazing horse that I love so much, and we are best friends. I also did my first canter jumps and going fast on this big horse, and I now enjoy the thrill of going over big jumps and having the feeling of flying when going fast. I let go of my fears and conquered them. I feel so free and happy knowing that I can accomplish my goals fearlessly. Thank you for amazing quality content.
When you fell on Charlottes neck I just thought to myself... memories😂 I have done that twice at the same show and the 2nd time my horse that I used decided to go for a hand gallop while I was completely on his neck😂
ly Justine❤
You progressed amazingly in only 3 years ! Keep up the good work . I've been riding for almost 9years now (it's going to make 9 years of riding in June 30th) and I've only started jumping 1 year ago ^_^ . I don't lease or own (it's hard to lease in my country) even though I'd love to but I'm going to stick with lessons for now ^_^. I'm sure that you will own very soon ❤️
i’ve been riding for 7 years and haven’t gone to pf like how your amazing
can`t stop watching- can`t- stop- I CAN`T STOP WATCHING IT! I have watched this video at least 20 times because it`s SO good and- I just don`t know why but I just keep watching.
You’ve improved so much (this video is like 3 years old) I love rewatching these videos because the way people are learn to ride else where, I live in South Africa and the way I’ve been taught is very different, I’ve been riding for just over a year now!
I watch this video every time I need inspiration
Edit: OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the like!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Deena Friedman same!🐴❤️
omg this is making me really sad and kind of look at the place i'm riding at, because i have been riding for like a year maybe a bit less and i've only slightly cantered once and i'm in a class with like 8 year olds and i'm 14 i just feel like i could be such a better rider if these girls weren't holding me back. But i can't leave because i'm in the middle of a term and I have no where else to ride at so i'm basically stuck walking and trotting. AND i'm being instructed by like 11 year olds that think i dont know anything and i just feel like i'm being held back. But i am so grateful obviously to just even be able to have the opportunity and money to be able to ride but I just feel like my skills are a bit wasted and taken for granted.
I have been riding for 3 years at the beginning I had no background knowledge about riding I started with one lesson a week my horse would always be tacked up by the time got there and was put on a lead line for the first 8 months and then she taught me how to tack up and walk on my own by the end of my first year riding I knew how to tack up myself except bridle and how to steer around the ring but she never corrected my posting and never taught me how to pick there hooves and at one point blamed me for a horse going lame because of a rock in its hoof she eventually left that barn and went to a barn were you had to own a horse to lesson there so I was abandoned with no trainer I soon found a new trainer who helped me canter taught me how to pick feet and put on a bridle and even taught me how to tell if I was on the correct diagonal along with started me on jumping almost a year ago today I started 4-h and at the barn the 4-h meetings are at there was a horse named Dakota that I got to start leasing and I am happy to still be leasing to this day he is 21 but very healthy we jump and the person who owns him is my newest trainer and I plan on keeping her as my trainer until she quits training I love how she trains me even making me no stirrup trot and canter jumps she pays attention to what I need help with and words things in different ways if I don't get it the first time she has helped me with my equation a lot when I first started training with her we went to a show and I barely stayed in the saddle at the 2 ft jump now I have a way better half seat and I am even helping her train her western pony to jump I have come a long way but I realize I am not the best and I can be really harsh on myself keep up the work and keep looking for the best trainer for you just because a trainer works good for one of your friends doesn't mean that trainer is perfect for you
Yeah, im 10 and just started riding half a year ago. I feel kinda like you, cuz there is 8 year olds that are better Then me. But there is a Girl thats 9 and an adult to so its kinda not that bad. We get to Canter and galop every lesson, and we sometimes jump and sometimes do dressage(but mostly dressage). I ride 1 hour each week, but im at The barn about 4 hours a week. Hope you find ankther class that you Can afford. I actually felt exactly like that when i was int riding 30 minutes each week.
I’m 12 and I can jump and canter but I’m with kids that can barely post because my current barn has this thing where they put you in the first lesson that has room for you. But I might be moving barns soon so yay
If it makes you feel better, i’m 15 and riding at the lowest level ever ;-;
Honestly don’t worry too much I have a best friend who is 12 jumping 1.10 and 1.20 at shows and I’m 15 only just becoming affiliated. We all go at our own pace if you feel your ready to move up ask your trainer what you could do to get better. But never worry about age because I’ve done it too much and it sucks but the only person you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday xx
And you're positive you've been riding for 3 years? Because you have me fooled looks like you've been riding your whole life!
I love people like you. You don’t brag about your successes and aren’t afraid to share your failures. ❤️
This year will be my 9 year anniversary and I cannot help but agree that you learn most about riding from different horses. Despite having learned my basics from wonderful riding teachers, I feel that the variety of horses/ponies/donkeys/mules I've ridden have taught me the most about this sport (including the famous forward roll down the neck).
I've fallen off of my horse so many times I can't even count and you are right it's just the risk that comes with the sport🐎🐴🦄🐎🐴🦄🐎🐴🦄!!!!
Cheyenne Pasos I have no idea why but I almost started crying.... I think it's because you remind me of me! I've also been riding for 3 years and have a similar story lol :)
In my 2(almost 3) years that I've started riding, I've only fallen off once, and it was actually in November XD I was trotting bareback on a horse with a really choppy trot, lost my balance, used my heels to grip because I was already halfway to the ground, (stupid move, I know -.-) and fell off.. It actually wasn't that bad, but I've almost fallen off so many times I can't count... It doesn't really make me feel as much as real equestrian because I haven't fallen off many times though...
My mare bucked me off because there were three other geldings in the arena ;-;
oh no! XD I`ve never been bucked off, But when I first started actually learning to ride(I`ve been riding since I was little but When I said I had been riding 3 years, I meant I never started actually learning and progressing until3 years ago)the mare I was on spooked because of a large truck passed and she started bucking.. It was actually kind of fun lol
I've been riding for 3 1/2 years and only fallen off once
🐴I am so glad that your ok after that fall. I am so glad with how far you have gotten in those 3 years of riding. Charlotte defiantly taught you a lot. 🐴
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the epic save at 4:17
Samantha Lapin Charlotte helped her lOl look close she pushed her back up
Samantha Lapin ikr
Thank you so much for sharing some of the not so great jumps too! It's great to see an equestrian on youtube post these videos! You're a great rider!
love ya go girl!!!I'm like the jumping beginner cuz hrses at my barn jump HUGE and I fall so I do tiny jumps now just to be safe
Wow you improved so so so much in only 3 years! I remember I didn't even attempt to canter until after a whole year of riding 😂
same, and ive been riding for a year and still cant canter right lol
I just today learned to canter on my own! (I used to have to use a lunge line)
Im the same! Well, kinda. I’ve only had 4 lessons but I still cant trot without holding the saddle
Equine Studio I did dressage my whole life until my trainer moved away so I got hooked up with a jumping trainer so now in learning to jump but I still miss the learning of dressage.
Lauren Hsieh that's kind of the same with me; I used to be just dressage, but then I started going to pony club and they did a lot of jumping, so I got my own jumps at home for christmas and now I jumping in my dressage saddle 😂
how your eq has come a long way! congrats!!!
if you pause at 4:15 you get the best jumping position ever XD
I love your videos so much and you're such an awesome inspiration :)
Your transformation is inspiring! It's wonderful to see someone develop. I'm glad you didn't get hurt to badly
I’ve watched this soooo many times but I still can’t get over how great your first half seat was! The first time I tried a half seat my arms bounced around a lot and my chin hit my chest lollll...
Thank you! Don't worry about it haha, things like that happen to all of us!
when Justine uploads on your birthday - OMG YES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!!! 😄😘❤️
Happy birthday 🎂
My birthday was yesterday! Almost twinsss! Happy birthday 💞
Happy birthday
Early! Your riding transformation is amazing! You are so amazing!! You look like you've been riding forever!
Edit:
I'm glad you were fine when you fell, I fell off about 14 weeks ago and broke my arm, I'm just now getting back on horseback... again I'm glad you're fine.
Aw I’m so sorry! I glad you’re getting back to it! Best of luck! ❤️
Justine Palmer thank you! 😊
My sister fell off her horse in a show and broke her arm
Me: I’ve been riding for 9yrs! But my trainers only let me jump an x jump.......
Her:I jump Oxers at ur age!
Me: jealous
Wolflover kaiser i would move barns
Mariah Wilson my trainer is perfectly fine...
Allison I’m a kid...
Honestly, I would only jump small then there's a less chance of dying
Fresh Coffee Gacha exactly XD but soon u have to come off the little jump and move to bigger ones
You inspire me so much to rise even though I can't......I love horses!!! LIKE LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!
I have seriously watched this video like fifteen times in the past year (my watch history can attest to that) because it's the only good one I've seen, particularly with you being someone who started a little late but still is better than most people who have been riding longer than most people. So thanks Justine for being such a huge inspiration to me :)
Wow, that is incredible. Thank you so very much! It means the world to me that my story can inspire others!
It was quite surprising to me how I was able to advance. Because I don't have finances like other riders. So I was blessed enough to discover other ways to practice, and I'd soon realize naughty ponies, difficult rides, and working for stables can give you so many valuable experiences and lessons. And now that I can share my story, I hope it can inspire others like me who may be doubtful of their opportunities in the horse world. When the truth is, you may not take a traditional path, but that doesn't mean it's any less than and can still become something great. :)
I had to do no stirrups for a month I fell off about 5 times, but in the end it was all worth it because I tried really hard to do my best and it all paid off because I got my stirrups back first and I am a lot stronger now! Because a couple of the other girls at my barn also had to get their stirrups taken off too. It also doesn’t help my pony is extremely bumpy (even my trainer said) So I kinda got into a rhythm and just slid off 😂 PS I love your channel 💖
XD yeah no stirrups gets tricky... haha i opted for no saddle and stirrups for about 4 years XD and omg getting back into it this year had been amazing but interesting...
Same no stirrups for 4 years... went zero to hero it helped a lot with balance and control and many of my friends did it to we rode together
Whenever I fall off I don't take it personally. One time I was riding my lease horse (I still have him he's amazing) and he is really young. One day me and my friend while I was riding my lease horse, there was a snow storm the day before so my horse got super excited because he's 7 years old. I didn't take the fall personally and all he did was canter and put down his head, he didn't even buck. Luckily I wasn't hurt at all. Everyone one kept asking if I was ok and I was like I'm perfectly fine, falling off can be fun sometimes , and it is best not to take it personally
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I like your riding !!!!. That appy was so pretty though
I love this video!! I’ve been struggling with my no stirrup work and I every single time I start bouncing to the side and then the other side I’m just trying to hold on and stay on!!! But this helps me to think about harder things I’ve done like when I fell off because my horse spooked at the barn cat while cantering and we had just gone over a jump and straight to the ground I went so thank you for this reminder!!!! It really helps me out!!!❤️👍🐴🐎🤯
You are such an amazing rider! I’ve been riding for four years in dressage, but I can tell you excelled quickly at jumping!
The moment you realize... you’ve been riding for 6 years and Justine is still better then you 😭
Are we living the same life I have been riding for 6 years and she can do that in 3
Me too but i‘ve started at a young age so i think it is ok
the moment you realise you've been riding for 10 years and Justine is still better than you
7 years and I don’t jump so..
@@pxkeypxneaplle2332 R.I.p
Transformation goalssssssss!👏👏👏😍😍😍😍
I’ve fallen off once during horse riding and I’ve been riding for around 3 and a half years and I haven’t done jumping, I’ve only done a little cross pole on the ground and it felt like nothing. However I’ve been close to falling off around 10 times and because I have such a good seat/balance I stay on. The reason why I have such a good seat is because sometimes we do an hour lesson without stirrups which rlly helps you to gain a good seat.
I’ve watched this over and over and can’t stop maybe I like your story lol
Its really amazing to see how much you improved in your riding!
Amazing! 💓 u! It's my 1 year anniversary of riding in 4h! ❤❤❤❤Well 1st year of riding anyway💓💓💓
Madelyn Murphy what club
The first time I rode a horse I rode bareback...let’s just say I needed help staying on. She’s my own horse too. She was green broke when I got her. I know a lot of people say it’s a bad combo but I’ve got to learn with her. The only time someone has fallen off her was with not me on her. I still have yet to fall off and I’ve been riding for 2 years. She was pregnant and like 4 months from having her foal so she was really jumpy. We ended up sadly loosing the foal. It wasn’t her fault it was more so the fault of the person we were boarding her with. But that’s a long story. Sadly my horse has been through a lot and she is now half blind in one eye. She wasn’t in our care and was being taken care of by a horse trainer. Hopefully we can get her back to being as solid as she was a while back. She used to not get scared by much even things she was unsure of. Now she spokes when we just drop something well feeding her or walk up on her bad side. We are going to go into desensitizing her. And maybe after she goes to a different trainer she’ll be good. We are also planning to breed her this year. On Saturday we are also buying a mare named Raven who is having a foal in July. So we get a foal this year to! We have two horses and soon 3 (4 when the foal is born) we love all our horses and we would work with them now if not for the cold weather. So I’m hoping for Summer soon! Sorry this comment was so long.
did you get private lessons? bc you have ridden 3 years and jumps rly high and i have also ridden 3 years but im still Learning canter :/
I’ve been riding for 4 months and I’m already cantering not trying to flex I just wanted to tell you how I did it. I do leg, back, and core work outs every day (or at least that’s what I try to do) and it has really helped build up my muscle I recommend watching Erin Williams equestrian work out routine that’s what I use. Hope this helps you! ♥️
Honestly it might just be the barn you go to. If you’re still not advanced past that after a year.. move to another barn
@@Ilovemyboyfriend6969 Yeah, I did change barns and now after a year I’ve had my first competition and a new jumping record: 55 cm :)
@@n1k0b00 exactly lol sometimes it’s just the barn that holds you back! And good job btw :))
I can’t stop watching this LMAO ur such a good rider. An inspiration to the whole equine community. ❤️
Wow that was really inspirational! I just started riding this year and being a beginner and struggling to even control the horse properly it's really cool seeing you make all this progress in 3 years with consistency and dedication. And like you I don't have a horse of my own and probably won't for a while but it seems like there are lots of ways to get the chance to ride a horse regularly and even show it! Hope you get your own horse soon and with the experience you have its probably better that you waited this long because you've got the experience on lots of different horses and it will be easier for you know when you find horse that you'll click with and of course you'll be so much more experienced in riding and caring for it. You've also got an amazing attitude. With an attitude like yours you'll go far. You're still so young and so much life ahead of you. Keep up the great work and great attitude!!
This video is so amazing, but at the same time I'm crying. I'm in a depression loop hole, whenever I'm riding I feel on top of the world since I am re-training and lesson horse that was a pasture item for 2 years. But whenever I watch one of these videos I can't stop crying. I feel like my trainers are holding me back. I can't afford leasing and I can only jump around 2 ft and am so embarrassed because I've been riding for double what Justine has (6 years) If anyone knows how they could help me please comment!
I would just say keep on riding and NEVER loose hope!! if you could maybe consider moving barns just to see what some other trainers have to offer, if you can't switch maybe try to talk to your trainer and tell her how you feel. but it is ok because I know that you probably love the sport and wouldn't give it up for anything!! hope this helped, just know you are not alone!😁
This is my favorite horseback riding story! I’m going to do horseback riding soon! You help me ally and have funny horse videos! Love you! ❤️
You have an amazing ability to get thrown forward onto a horse’s neck after a jump and you’re actually able to push yourself back into the saddle (even after getting thrown out of the saddle and in front of it O_O)! XD I wish I could do that, anytime I get thrown out of the saddle onto the horse’s neck I am going down! XD Been riding 12 years and still can’t do it. O_O The only refusals and bad jumps I stay on for are the ones where I manage to keep my butt in the saddle. XD
SilverBunnyStudios my trainer one tile that she landed behind the saddle one time
Lol, I rode Western for a couple months, I hated it. But as soon as I started English it was so much harder!! I have been riding English for 4 years now and I have jumped 1.20m 😳. I do 90cm courses though. Lol
I love watching these kind of video because it motivates me :) recently I took a really bad fall and I haven’t been that good since then but these kind of videos makes me want to try again :)
My 3 year riding anniversary is on February 8th!!!🎉🎉🎊🎊
1:00 that’s the EXACT same place I used to go to becuase I remember those exact blue. Chairs 😂❤️😭
Thundergirl 1031 Hi yes lol x.
Oh wow I didn’t know you’ve only been riding for three years?? But then again I also thought you owned charollette😂
LOL same
Sarah Eyl same
I love how u keep going even when u get hurt ive been riding for 11 years since i was 2 and i love it ive riden 12 horses over 11 year and im now on copycat which u can find on my channel but ubove all its amazing to see someone not stopping and just going for it
I started riding when I was 7 (11 years ago) and I am nowhere near as good as you. You're extremely talented and clearly very hardworking :)
7:55 Abort mission!! I LOL'd so hard at that part because, girl, we've all been there! I'm glad you were not very injured!
You moved up pretty quick
I love how when you did your first jump you overfolded WAAAAY to much.
I use to watch ur vids all the time thank you creating such masterpieces for everyone’s child hood❤️
I'm so glad you're ok from that fall. It was actually really educating to see it and for you to explain it. You're awesome though, I'd have fallen off immediately.
Omg when I cantered for the second time ever in my life, on a 23 years old horse, I lost my balance and did the same thing you did at 7:48, but he stopped luckily🥵
How high have you jumped? ❤️❤️🐴
My riding story:
Started riding when I was 2. I am 11 now, 4 months until i’m 12. I was in a group lesson with only walking and trotting and the ponies I rode were DEVILS. Because I was little I wasn’t strong enough to hold the ponies back when they tried to go down for grass, so I think at that time I slid down the neck and fell off more times than I had lessons.
The next year, I did my first “jump”. I was so proud of myself even though it was just a little raised pole on the ground that the pony trotted over.
3rd year, I started riding Gizmo, a bay tobiano 12.2hh Welsh Pony gelding type B. He was huge for me when I met him, and he was the FATTEST CREATURE EVER. I was constantly doing the splits when I was riding him, and the amount of times he bucked...
0w0 I also did my first 20m circle in canter.
4th year and 5th year were just any old years.
6th year I grew out of Gizmo and had to find a new pony and found Leo, a piebald mixed breed 13.0hh gelding. He taught me to do proper jumps, not just trotting over them. I slid off the side many times.
7th year, I grew out of Leo quickly as I had many growth spurts, and I started riding Gadget, a 13.3hh piebald mare. Also Gizmo’s half sister. She was just a regular pony and got me through the year.
8th year things started to get more serious. Most of the barn horses and ponies were sold, and so I moved to a new barn. There I met Honey Princess, or Honey for short. She was a palomino Welsh Pony section C, I don’t know what height. I rode her for a while, when one lesson day I was walking to Honey’s stable to tack her up and a tall black horse caught my eye. I asked what his name was and my trainer told me he was called Blackjack and asked if i wanted to try riding him in my next lesson. OF course I accepted. He was beautiful. And so the day came, and I tried riding him. THE MOMENT I sat on him, I felt a connection. He taught me to canter without stirrups, and jump spreads and oxers. Then a few months later, I came for my lesson as usual and didn’t see Blackjack in his stable. I asked if he was still in his field and my trainer said that he had been sold. I was so heartbroken that I moved back to my old barn to give that another try. That brought me to the next year, the 9th year. First horse I rode there, Roman. A 14.0hh piebald gypsy cob gelding. I thought he was OK, and went for a hack on him. There, he bolted and it was the first time i galloped and of course i fell off. That put me off riding him and looked at the other horses. I saw Jeremy, a 4 year old piebald 13.3hh gypsy cob gelding. I asked if i could try him, and my trainer warned me that he was spooky and a bit green. I tried him anyway and fell in love with how fast he is. I went on a hack with him and somehow built up the courage to try a gallop. I did it, and stayed on. He was going so fast for a pony, I didn’t want to look down. But stupid me did anyway. I looked down and saw the grass whizzing below me, and I realised i was slowly overtaking my trainer who was on a much bigger horse. I still love how he resembles a little racehorse. A few weeks later, I did my first show. I was on jeremy, and it was a 45cm hunter trials. He bolted in the warm up arena and i got back on, and when it was my turn to go i didn’t even get to the first jump before he spooked at a bush. I fell of and wasn’t aloud to get back on because of health and safety. I couldn’t control myself I was so upset about it and I was yelling stuff like “I DIDN’T EVEN DO THE FIRST JUMP!!” and “SHOWS ARE STUPID!!”. I cringe when i think about it. Then, I did my second show. A 55cm showjumping class. I completed the whole course without practicing, and only knocked 1 pole down. I got 8th out of 14 people and I was happy about it because it made up for the first competition. I still ride Jeremy to this day.
Unicorn Poodles
Dang! That’s a lot to write!!
Unicorn Poodles it was an entertaining story!!
That was a lot to write but fun to read!!! Also, I’m glad u decided to get back in that saddle!
I dident read all bc it’s too much of you make it shorter a lot of poeple would read it and like it
Wait how did u not practice for the show but still know the course????
I used to do western saddle but when I started to watch you you inspired me and I am now trying english saddle. And I love it
Thank you Justine!
YOU HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR ONLY 3 YEARS!!! OMG! On my 3 year anniversary I was at this really bad barn and I just started trotting at 3 years. I ended up moving barns. I have only been here for 8 months and I am jumping 2’3 now( I think if not a little less ) I am glad I moved barns. BUT STILL ONLY 3/4 (if counting western) GOSH. Wait a minute pause right there. YOU GOT TO CANTER WHEN RIDING FOR A YEAR! IT TOOK ME 3 YEARS TO CANTER!!!!
Oof.. Charlotte looked so much like the pony I always ride.. Except the fact that Charlotte was an amazing pony, and the pony I ride is ... well... SUUPER LAZY
yeah same. I don't ride a pony but the horse that I ride has a slow walk and a fast trot and a canter that is basically a gallop lol. he is really lazy but super sweet
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
ILY2!!
OMG THAN K YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR REPLYING YOUR SUCH A BIG INSPIRATION TO ME!!!!!!
go check out yourRidingSuccess on youtube, she is grande Prix dressage rider, I was really bad at stirrupless trot but her advice really helped :)
yassssss, she is da best
The best advice I was ever given in the horse world was this: Ride at least 50 horses before you buy. That way you know what you like/dislike, what you’re looking for, and what you can handle. I made it to number 47 (coincidentally) before I fell head over heals for a little palomino mare. I knew I’d regret if I didn’t ask about buying her, so I did and lucked out. Anyways, keep going and growing! Happy 3 years of riding! Wishing you many more.
this is so cool!!!! Ive now been riding since i was five, 10 years ago!!! im now on my first horse and i love him. aswell!! I also had quite a bad fall when i was younger, getting partly dragged behind one of my old ponies (and alot more falls aswell) like landing on my head from a 14hh pony), and it jarred alot of my confidence but after months of crying and refusing to do anything more than a trot( im a crybaby and a bit of a coward), i stuck with it and now im doing 100's events on my horse and love being a daredevil like jumping 110cm bareback. Trust me its worth it, you can stick with it and enjoy it!!!! i know it!!!!
I have rode since I was three as my family owns a farm and I've always been around them I am still riding now and I am 13
You've been riding for 3 years? U look like you've been riding for 5
dont press read more..........
you failed me
I watch this so much, it gives me so much motivation to see your transformation and that I possibly might do that one day
Wow, Justine! I’ve been riding for the same amount of time as you and I’m barely cantering ahaha! Your such an amazing rider, and I hope that your riding journey continues to fill you with happiness!! xx
I have a really weird riding story. I started riding when i was 9 ( I’m 14 now) and did it for a year and a half at a really cute barn. The only thing with that barn is that they move super fast. I was in a lesson with one of my friends who had been riding for 3 years it was my second lesson. It became winter and we decided to stop riding in the winter. I took a couple years off, I ended up not going back to until this August. I’m so glad i did and I’m so happy. I absolutely love my new barn and trainer! She always teaches me the harder way first so that the easier way is a lot easier. I’m jumping already and it feels so good to be back
I wasn't ready to canter stirrup less for the longest time, my trainer actually pushed me to and I almost fell off (but there was no way I'd ever tell him that 😅) so I didn't do it for a while, until one day I just felt it, I was ready, I craved it. I was on this really really sweet horse, he knows what level the person on his back is at and he'll behave differently for each. He kept his canter smooth, listened to my every request and stayed steady without turning too sharply. I was so happy I was able to just close my eyes and feel it, and he took over where he knew I needed him to. His name was Titouan (it's French, don't even try to pronounce it 😂) and I will forever be grateful for that one moment, amongst many others ❤
Oh gosh I know your pain. I used to be at a Lesson Barn and I learned so much there. We recently moved to an old farm house in Tennessee. I have two horses now who are former rescues and they are really sweet.
I’ve watched so many riding transformations but by far this is my favorite
honestly, falling off a lot of times really helps me with confidence too, because it means that there is a way that i can improve and get more control.