2 STEPS FORWARD, 1 STEP BACK *Eventing vlog*

2 STEPS FORWARD, 1 STEP BACK Eventing vlog

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Elphick.Event.Ponies

10 ай бұрын

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It's another eventing vlog for you today guys, and probably the best example of how up and down this sport can be... One day we are winning, the next nerves can take over.
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@Tiffandherdogs 10 ай бұрын

I think you made the right decision.. if the rain was not there I don't think your nerves would have kicked in as much. You still show jumped so be proud! Remember your a good rider with an amazing horse the only thing you can't control is the ground it wouldn't of been forgivin out there for you both!! We have every faith that your next event will be successful! Don't bet yourself up!

@leahmay1779 10 ай бұрын

So true girl infact I'm not a rider (not aloud too) bit u inspire me so much I go to all the local shows and I do soccer and Irish dancing (complete opposites) so the fact that u are an amazing KZfaqr and horse rider and care for all your horses so well is amazing

@feichannel 10 ай бұрын

Good decision, Meg - oh, and HUGE congratulations to your brother 👏🥹

@molly_908 10 ай бұрын

first comment heheh 😂

@feichannel 10 ай бұрын

@@molly_908 👏😄

@Dynamight496 10 ай бұрын

@@feichannelheeeeey when is the next Show Jumping

@a.p6438 10 ай бұрын

I feel like confidence recovery is a bit like addiction recovery in the sense that it's about breaking bad habits and also knowing that (for most people at least) there are relapses and that's ok! And unfortunately just part of the journey... But the most important thing is that you and jam got home safely! Hope you enjoyed the wedding and time with your family 😊💃🏼

@laurenmclain6378 10 ай бұрын

Didn't think of it this way, but you're right, they're similar.

@jenniferadam2258 10 ай бұрын

Congrats to your brother and well done riding - even when things aren't ideal, you are always so kind and conscientious about your horse which makes you a true horsewoman. I am sorry about the nerves, but so grateful for your honesty too because I have been struggling with nerves on and off all year. It's really not a linear process, sadly, but - at least for me - keeping my perspective and recognizing overall progress despite momentary wobbles is important. You're doing great.

@shellywelsh2316 10 ай бұрын

Meg, I agree with your choice to pass on cross country. It was a wet, soggy day and there could have been some slipping, sliding, maybe landing poorly so I think you saved Jam's legs. As per usual, I enjoyed your video!!!!

@stellangios 10 ай бұрын

You remind me so much of myself... I guess it's a universal anxiety thing. the constant battle to not be too nervous to do the thing you love (that also makes you want to bow out) and when you go into something with the light attitude that it's just a confidence round, like jumping a green baby over tiny fences, every sucess is a big victory -- then everything goes so smoothly. It's when the pressure is on it's a massive battle. I really get why I see some event riders telling themselves just before xc that it's a training round at home! And of course you did right by scratching, esp with the footing. There's always another day. ❤️

@stellangios 10 ай бұрын

(And tbh I am hoping to see Jammy do a bigger xc sometime soon because I thought it was funny that with all your trouble with her at the event before this one, she was so *perfect* at the big scary table. Almost as tho she respected it and backed herself off enough, regardless of the bit?)

@agentk62 10 ай бұрын

this vlog couldn’t have come out at a better time; i’m currently sat in hospital post burn surgery but seeing you and your ponies always cheer me up. Even though this event didn’t go well, i’ll always admire your content and infectious energy! Xx

@izziekathryn 10 ай бұрын

wishing you a speedy recovery!🫶

@shurburt4663 10 ай бұрын

woah i hope you have a comfortable and fast recovery!

@juliabanes204 10 ай бұрын

hoping for a quicky recovery!

@Libby23-bi7od 10 ай бұрын

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

@anna13lak 10 ай бұрын

You’re so funny Meg, “Honestly, you’d think Hobbit was getting married…” 😂❤…Glad to see you out and about eventing!!! Congratulations to your brother on his nuptials - (Just wait until your “day” arrives - Hobbit will be mad-crazy with all of your wedding-plans ❤)…thanks for another great vlog🎉❤🎉

@janeminwell4395 10 ай бұрын

Riding backwards is a good way to describe nerves. Have been there. Jam looked fabulous, she looks more mature, physically? No worries Meg, next time.

@chloe.hagley.equestrian 10 ай бұрын

oh meggy don't be harsh on yourself that dressage test was amazing and even in the deep ground you show jumped and jam was SUPERB 2 steps forward and 1 step back is still 1 step forward xx

@jenniferlehman326 10 ай бұрын

I think you made the right decision here,Meg. Better safe than sorry with possible footing issues. Nerves are always going to be an issue, and with a wedding to go to, it was the best decision to make. Best Regards from your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 🇨🇦🇬🇧

@charlottecanalle2621 10 ай бұрын

Success is not always linear- I think you made the right call! Great work❤

@user-bk9fh2io4m 10 ай бұрын

You shouldn't feel bad about your decision about not finishing the show. You made the right choice. I think you would've done better and your nerves wouldn't of been as bad if the rain wasn't present. You did amazing for what you did do and you should be proud of your self and Jam. And congrats to your brother.

@diannefeinstein5135 10 ай бұрын

Your being fair to yourself and Jam to not do the cross country if your not feeling it. Horses feed off your fears and better to just withdraw and call it a day and practice. Congratulations to your brother.

@esthers.9185 10 ай бұрын

Can we have an Ari update? I know he's been off with his friends doing some growing up, but I do miss seeing him on the channel and I know he's got a lot of potential!

@holliesmith4080 10 ай бұрын

Han definitely won the dressarge score prediction !!!

@karensnow427 10 ай бұрын

No problem Meg, save you both for another day. You have nothing to prove! We all just want you both to be safe x

@suedunn7531 10 ай бұрын

The weather over the last few weeks has been a nightmare 😫 would love a update vlog on all babys and ponies ❤

@valeriefergusson269 10 ай бұрын

I can’t believe you painted her hooves with your nice new gloves on ! Xx

@amyrobinson4713 10 ай бұрын

You were walking the course, and I was like, 😲😯😧😵‍💫 PLEASE be careful out there! Then seeing you make the right decision because your head wasn't in the right space, made my respect for you go sky high. As hard as it is, an eventer who still wants to event has to ride THAT day's course,and if your mind isn't going over the first jump, then that course isn't right for you that day. AND you get to keep yourself, and more importantly the horse, safe for another day. Love you, Jammy, Pete, Han, and Abby. ❤ Wishing you all the best from The States!

@Obxp4LL 10 ай бұрын

im so happy you have posted, i hope the foals are doing well xxxx your such an inspiration to so much people over the world! x

@carollinnan4268 10 ай бұрын

so amazing how you put yourself out there for all of us to see. you're so honest in your videos and its so much appreciated. we all struggle with nerves and its hard to get through it sometimes. good choice to just wait to a better day. :)

@NiamhQuigley-vm9zc 10 ай бұрын

You made the right descision Meg. You did what was best for both you and Jammy. The weather and ground didn’t help, but on a separate note your dressage was amazing, you should be proud. Also can we have more eventing vlogs with Abby, her commentary was almost as good as Hobbs.

@magicaltrails 10 ай бұрын

Stuff happens in horses! Jammy didn't mind--she was happy to have her feed and get home to her buddies. You'll kill it another day!

@Justanotherhorselover 10 ай бұрын

Yay love when Meg posts

@ChloeJoness21 10 ай бұрын

I love your vids Meg! ❤

@oliviawarwick2264 10 ай бұрын

Love your vlogs ❤❤❤

@dianehookham 10 ай бұрын

Well done Meg, you have have done what is best for you and jam, to be honest with the weather and the ground I totally agree. Don't kick yourself.

@cc_equestrian 10 ай бұрын

RIGHT NOWWW!!! also jam seems like such a cool horse!!! All of y'all are awesomeee

@izzistock6807 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Although it didn't go as you expected it hoped for, at least you continued through to the end of the SJ (i think you said you wanted to stop but kept going) and didn't do the XC feeling blergh. Two steps forward and one step back is still progress... You have come on so far!

@ellensmith3727 10 ай бұрын

I love you videos I just had to sub !❤can’t wait to see you in the future and Dee Dee s foal congratulations to your brother

@cheekianne1595 10 ай бұрын

You kept jam safe that is always the best decision x ❤❤

@Eq.Tayvia 10 ай бұрын

Yay new upload!

@traceybarnettmusic 10 ай бұрын

Well done Meg. You should feel proud to make that decision. It’s a harder one to make and proves your in it for all the right reasons (which I never doubted). Onward and upward 💗

@LifeBehindEars. 10 ай бұрын

As soon as i heard the saddle club reference i lost it 😂

@humphreymurphy2833 10 ай бұрын

Ups and downs, that didn’t work out but so what, refocus and onwards, we are always very hard on ourselves when things don’t go to plan. Now you know that if the cross country is big, it affects your performance/confidence and you need strategies to deal with that. That is great lesson to know, well done. ❤️ Congratulations to your brother and have a great time at the wedding.

@janl8683 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes the planets are just not aligned and so is the case for this event. You both are fine and now you can be prepared for your next one. Love the relationship you have with all your friends and family. Good luck and hope your brothers wedding went off with a bang ❤

@Phoebz_Eventing 10 ай бұрын

I was going to Upton House too for the 90cm ! but it was cancelled due to the ground sadly , hope h had fun Meg !

@traceylamping6981 10 ай бұрын

Good call, Meg. XC is not the time to push it, if you aren’t feeling 110%. There is always another day. Crack on!! 😍

@Sez166 10 ай бұрын

Gawaaan Pete! Keeping it real Megs ❤

@BethBArtz 10 ай бұрын

Meg, we are so privileged that you take us with you and keep it real. I will always admire that in you. I'm pretty convinced that, in showing ups and downs, and how you're addressing them, we all benefit, because few people go through life without losing confidence to thd point of becoming fearful. I don't know what it's like in the UK, but in North America, almost every athlete and team, especially at the higher levels, has a mindset coach. Although, I have no right. I am very, very proud of you. Congrats to your brother... Here's a chill pill for poor Hobbit. Enjoy the wedding!

@kathrynmason5182 10 ай бұрын

I really like what you do. But if I may suggest, you really need to somehow quit using your nerves as an excuse. I was a a amature owner jumper for years and you have to let the bad at the show and move on.. You have GOOD horses, that YOU trained, trust them !! Good luck !!

@tracymckerchar9037 10 ай бұрын

Your doing such a great job. Cut yourself some slack. It seems like you liked to be prepared for events but if your mind is elsewhere you made the right decision. You’ll get there. Enjoy the family time and start fresh for the next one.

@kathrynward6608 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations to your brother. Love your videos. Can we see more of the foals please xx

@yvonnemcavoy3168 10 ай бұрын

You are sich an inspirtaton to me thank you so much!!!!❤

@rubydawson2032 10 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to watch 😆

@wenchlucas8380 10 ай бұрын

Meg you are the best rider i have ever seen you have inspired me so much throughout my years of riding xxand hannah you look amazing in those sunglasses 😂😂

@charity_malfoy_zodiacs8412 9 ай бұрын

Megan your doing the right thing. Maybe build small cross country jumps at home in the arena and see if hobbit can be there. We all love you and jam bam ❤

@MissJools11 10 ай бұрын

Come on Pete, put a ring on it, will ya!!!

@Carroty_Peg 10 ай бұрын

great opportunity to use the xc as a chill training session

@leahmay1779 10 ай бұрын

Jam had an amazing dressage and show jumping you done what you thought was best for u (congrats to ur bro) sure you won the last BE100 and you were happy with that as long as there is experience You still had a good two rounds so well done on them🎉

@ansticecoe968 10 ай бұрын

Well done for doing the dressage and show jumping.

@sarahcooper3378 9 ай бұрын

There's a lot of positive to take away. The eventing calendar in the UK has been rather changeable this season due to weather. I'm relatively new to your channel, but I love seeing your 'pony' showing the big guys how it's done. Can I ask if you see a sport psychologist? I think they can give you excellent ways to combat the nerves. Best wishes.

@yogurtboxer 10 ай бұрын

Good decision. Dressage was great. Love it when Han is there! Miss Hobbit and Hi to Abby 👋

@debbiewhite8981 10 ай бұрын

Goid decision Meg.good job Jam bam not nice doing event in the rain. Congratulations to your brother

@kathrynmason5182 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jessicahigdon3962 10 ай бұрын

Great video Meg

@marywieland795 10 ай бұрын

Would’ve done the same thing!!! Saving her for another day will always be worth it.

@juliabanes204 10 ай бұрын

One show at a time; you've got so much to handle right now esp with a wedding in the works (hint, hint, Pete!!!) I failed so badly at my first (and unexpected) only show, that I've never gone back to compete because I'm so competitive that I can't handle not being the best lol... despite being 40 now (OMG) I need a year of schooling before I'd consider competing! Love from South Africa xx

@jennygeorge9242 10 ай бұрын

Hi Meg. I truely believe it is time you evaluate if your heart is still in eventing. Maybe you should pursue other disciplines until you are over your current mindset. This would not be quitting, it would be more like side stepping and would take the pressure off you. It is hard enough to deal with something like this without doing it in front of your admiring followers who would follow you no matter what you do. You would probably find that after a short period you would get your mojo back and would then return to this sport that you love. Best wishes to you.

@laurenstead250 10 ай бұрын

I was literally thinking (singing?) criss cross in my head as you jumped on your gloves and then you said it! 😂

@TaylorParnell 10 ай бұрын

YOU TEO CSN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING SUCH A GREAT TEAM ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@christinemartindale8715 10 ай бұрын

You made the best decision Meg your a great rider but the weather was against you. You’ll be alright. Enjoy your brother’s wedding team Meg did a great job with Jam and Pete was great with the camera. Tfs😎🏇😎

@tomonhorse 10 ай бұрын

LOVE JAMMY !!!

@manjap1256 10 ай бұрын

Don't worry you have got to have the bad days to realise the good days ❤

@LilyAlforxd-nz5br 10 ай бұрын

Riding backwards is a good way to describe nerves.

@apirateslifeforme4557 10 ай бұрын

Goodness, I wouldn't want to compete in that rain either!

@juliajulesiscool684 10 ай бұрын

I so wish you would produce horses as your main priority you are so good at it and horses don’t know if they are competing or not they just love having their best life! You have done Badminton 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@EmmieandQueen 10 ай бұрын

I so wish people would stop trying to tell Meg what to do with her life

@hceventing 10 ай бұрын

Bad luck Meg, I'm sure you'll smash it next time

@Ro.Pad23 10 ай бұрын

Just a thought-not one which needs to be considered at all, but sometimes stronger bits make stronger ponies. Massive fan of you and your channel and have been following since bear went to badminton, just seems you have stepped away from the simple snaffles and Waterford’s you used to run in. I’m really not hating you know your horses best! Just a thought. Wish you all the best for the rest of the season

@caroleminvielle9554 10 ай бұрын

Good decision. Difficult but wise.

@dennyb8317 10 ай бұрын

Good decision x

@jennygeorge9242 10 ай бұрын

Run Pete run

@margaretmetcalfe9380 10 ай бұрын

Could you do a video showing how you plait Jams tail.

@jennifermair1716 10 ай бұрын

Next year is a leap year Meg... 😂💍❤

@nienkevroegindeweij391 10 ай бұрын

I love you and your ponies i want to be a eventer in the future do jou have tips?

@nicolehannan1513 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes you have to make a decision for the both of you. To keep nerves at bay have an instructor's voice in your head ifrom a previous listen. It helps with the doubt

@infernowarrior9884 10 ай бұрын

Glad you picked safety. Did you sell Ettie with Millie?

@kellymorris4864 10 ай бұрын

I don’t see that as a set back I see that as an excellent decision of not putting Jam or yourself in danger. Poles can get knocked down if you mess up. This is showing everyone it’s OK not to run if it doesn’t feel right

@trudebower1576 10 ай бұрын

With all the runs you and Jam have had, surely you both have enough experience and consolidation to push onwards to the end of the competition. You need to back yourself more.

@ivy-lopriore 10 ай бұрын

I watch your videos every day (or everytime you upload) I rememeber shortly after finding your channel I watched you every single day and watched some of your older vids and newer vids mostly oned of you jumping your ponies like your me Charlie's and jumping vlogs which are my fav from you especially bear lol i would set up my phone on the window sill or on a box while insat on a fuzzy stool in our guest room by myself my all time favorite video drom you was "bear's last jump the highest my pony's ever jumped" favourite i love you ❤

@rubyanddinkythepony5169 10 ай бұрын

Pete Meg rides horses do it sooner than later anything could happen (not bringing any bad luck on you Meg lol) 😂

@roilenezeyouma8442 10 ай бұрын

Lol JAM is like talk to my BUM girl You made me look bad And I'm GREAT lol 😂 Jk hun If you didn't make mistakes in life? How are you to learn anything? So you won't make that mistake again....? I so enjoy your channel sweetie keep up the hard work TEAM JAM BAM LET'S GOOO!

@ellensmith3727 10 ай бұрын

Vercona I go yore chair 😂😂😂😂😂

@Christine_Lawson 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you're a bit stressed and anxious and need confidence and rest and recovery? To be honest your dressage was extremely good and the showjumping was great. Maybe you just need a week off to calm down especially if you are perhaps ill. Also I used to have very strong pony who was strong because I was anxious and so I used to talk to her on the way around to give us confidence, no one believed in us but I ignored them and we went clear on the biggest course we ever did because I talked to my pony the whole way around 👍

@helenbianchi2831 10 ай бұрын

The unique thing about horse sports is the feeling of letting your horse down. It doesn't make sense to non horsey people and intellectually doesn't even make sense to us! Truthfully, you would have really let Jam down if you HAD done the cross country and put both of you in an unsafe situation. Good move, kid!

@lisaeaker9064 10 ай бұрын

Find a hypno therapist and I guarantee you'll be fixed after one session make sure they use suggestibility therapy because that way while your in hypnosis your talking yourself through it to get understanding to get clarity and the the therapist will just give u positive suggestions which will be in place of fear or anxiety in the states we have zoom sessions I'm in school for it but I'd suggest doing it soon because what happens is that our brain will eventually store it away but not in a good way because you'll still feel fear and anxiety every time but then it is more work for clearing it because we tend to forget once stored away

@oldageisdumb 10 ай бұрын

Any updates on finding a larger horse?

@deantaylormilligan4294 10 ай бұрын

There was an update on ig stories, she's still looking but no luck so far finding something to match the (admittedly quite particular!) requirements without needing to sell a kidney 😅 she had one possible but there were findings on x-rays so sadly had to pass. Hope that answers your question!

@oldageisdumb 10 ай бұрын

@@deantaylormilligan4294 It does! Thank you. I’m not on IG

@user-tx7bx6cv7k 10 ай бұрын

Have you considered doing some rider confidence work, the mental side? I unfortunately couldn't pay anyone so used free resources but it's really helped with my nerves and I think something like that would really benefit you and your mindset. There's lots of people out there who can help you

@AtkaNova 10 ай бұрын

Can you explain how dressage tests and scoring works in UK? You have followers in other Countries so it'd be interesting to know. Also I've noticed all your discount codes and prizes are restricted to products in the UK only...

@EmmieandQueen 10 ай бұрын

Her discounts are in the UK cause that is where she has her sponsors.

@KymShore 10 ай бұрын

I think you made the right decision to retire. I think its the weather that freaks you out a bit cause of Bicton. The funny thing is I've watched you ride in even shittier weather and you've not cared. Keep going with your confidence riding honey, the older we get the harder it is. Tell Hobbit good luck for the wedding. Lots of love from Oz x

@Life_With_Layla_And_Ponys 9 ай бұрын

Can you do a tutorial how to do the buns please 🙏

@Clarke_Girls 10 ай бұрын

I think Pete just propose this Saturday

@SueSue-zb1vv 10 ай бұрын

Yes the XC looked beefy and nothing to gain by continuing.... but hey!! you actually have 2 RF qualifications at 90 AND 2 at 100 already now they have changed it.... again lol !!

@fleetskipper1810 10 ай бұрын

Exactly how have they changed it? Checking in from the United States here, so I have not heard that there were changes recently.

@Christine_Lawson 10 ай бұрын

Did someone say crèpe