I absolutely loves Simons approach to everything and they way he speaks to the horses! I didn’t know much about him but wow he has gained so much respect from me, it was ‘boring’ like he said it was so fascinating and I will definitely be using these techniques in the future. He is just so soft with the horses it lovely to watch.

I adore Simon on Winnie, such a good idea Meg! Him saying he's boring is just hilarious because you can literally see the horse improve every minute.

Tell Simon he absolutely does not need to apologize! As a rider / trainer I absolutely LOVE videos like this, they are already like a free study session, and I also love to share them with a young friend of mine that wants to be a trainer as really great examples of training. Especially for this one I think the biggest lesson is that slowing down at the very start is the best way to build a truly solid foundation.

“My little treasure” ❤❤❤ what a joy to watch, SO many equestrians could learn so much from this vlog so refreshing to see such horsemanship

A lot of people forget that horses really are heard animals. It’s so nice to see a trainer that uses this principle and isn’t afraid to do that kind of groundwork. It would be so much easier if people just got off sometimes.

How can you watch this and not walk away with a little crush on Simon????? And how epic is Winnie?!?

Absolutely adore Simon's nature with horses. Such good horsemanship and definetly a good egg to surround yourself with. The way he takes the time to help her adjust to the water and doesn't push her, instead guides her through on foot. No pressure, no rush, no arguments or frustration, just super understanding that she's a baby and needs to take her time to feel confident. What a superstar he is ✨️

Simon is just my favorite. i absolutely LOVE the way he takes things slow, he makes it fun. he has such a good attitude about it all! Winnie was a rock star!!

I just adore Simon and his whole demeanor about riding and training. If only all professionals took a similar approach! Also obsessed with the grey in Winnie’s tail!

Winnie has greyed out so much since I last saw her on a video! Also, such nice vibes in this video, I love how considerate and careful Simon is with the youngsters!

Simon is the best 💖 I love that he gets off and shows the horses things on foot, i wish more people would do this. It builds so much confidence and you avoid jaggung them in the mouth or slamming down on their backs. Would love to see Meg do more in hand work/groundwork as with your young audience you could introduce it to so many and help so many horses.

I LOVE when Simon says, "Good girl, Darling." He is just so endearing, loving and lovable! Thank you for including him in your Vlogmas! ❤️

I find each little "hee hee" and "whee" is incredibly charming and I'm not entirely sure why. Winnie is so beautiful (the tail!). I know nothing about horses, so I can't comment on anything else, but you do have a very lovely horse. 😊

Simon did a fantastic job with Winnie. Slow and steady will always win the long race. And that's what you have to look at, especially with a young horse. Make them LOVE THE JOB you are asking them to do for the rest of their life!! Keep them Safe, make them Confident and keep them Happy in their job, and they will always give their heart and soul to do it for you. You couldn't have picked a better person to start Vlog-Mas with, Meg!! Especially since he was riding your new pride and joy, Winnie. Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

What a fabulous start to Vlogmas! Simon is THE BEST. What an absolutely wonderful attitude he has with a young horse. Winnie clearly loved him, and who wouldn't? He gave her so much confidence, and I'll bet you can tell the next time you get her out to jump!

Winnie looked like she was having as much fun as you guys

Absolutely love how Simon rides on a loose rein and just gently goes about it.

Simon is such a gem. He seems like he has such a great relationship not only with the horses, but his clients and even his assistant. He's so positive and kind. I have zero interest in jumping things that don't fall down any longer, but if he was my trainer... I might not have formed that opinion haha! Thank you for sharing and good luck with Winnie's continued progress! :)

I've been a fan of Winnie since the vid several years ago when she was really a baby, running with some of the mares, and she had the most flowing gallop of any of them. Nothing bunchy-grabby about her use of the rear end (typical of some breeds. When a 2yo has that kind of flowing movement, and a big loose-moving walk, it's a good sign. Then her first loose jumping moments...yeah! And today, loved the changes in her facial expression, and her movement with Simon. She hooked right in to what the big deal was, and she was all for it. Even that first jump over the log in the hedge...she was looky, but not eager to refuse...just 'Wait, what?...oh...okay, then."

i just love how simon talks to her and calls her darling its just so sweet you can realy tell that meg and simon love there horses and that winnie trusts them xxx

Simon is literally a national treasure. It's so lovely to watch how much praise he gives Winnie ❤ Also the way he's basically riding with the most light contact/no reins at all at certain points, great example showing how much control comes from our seat & not our hands 😍

I absolutely love how supportive, understanding, and encouraging he is with her. The adorable way he was speaking to her. ❤ This is the respect and support all horses facing something new should have.

I think doddling around is what is missing in professional horse sports. I saw an older cowboy training a young horse in our rural town going up and down stairs and through traffic with no pressure. It's so good for their brains and the bond between you and them.

Love the way Simon rides, so soft and effective, with an amazing lower leg. Winnie has a great brain. So willing!

This really solidifies my love for Simon. Loved his attitude for absolutely everything.

I see so much Jam in Winnie now, shes improving so much!!

Simon looks right at home on win ❤. And I ADORE the way he speaks to her whenever its just the two of them, absolutely adorable.

I love Simon doing Winnie’s voice 😂

We all love Simon, he's absolutely brilliant with them and definitely not "boring" as he says ! The stud hole mishap will always make me laugh 😂😂 Winnie looking epic very exciting for next year, such a little superstar. Great start to vlogmas 🎄🎄

Darling. Sweetheart. Lovey. I LOVE him. Not an IT in sight. He’s so kind and sweet and considerate to the horse. Loved watching this. And well done baby Winney ♥️

Not boring!! It is so exciting to see someone taking a horse out and listening to it and guiding it to grow and learn together. Well done. And Winnie has a great stride, athleticism, and power along with the brains to use it. I predict she will be even better than her mom.

I really like how he did the exercises. He let winnie figure out what to do, without pressure or time limit. You can see her getting more comfortable with the exercises, it’s beautiful to see her make so many little steps forward 😄

Speaking for myself, I enjoyed watching Simon and do not feel his approach is boring at all. Watching him with Winnie was super-fun! His sound effects are the best.

I LOVED this video. The horse looks happy, Simon’s way is so nice. I’ve met a lot of old school riders that don’t really care about their horses, the upbringing of a young horse is crucial to how they handle competition and stress down the road. If they don’t love their job, they end up having physical and mental problems. This is how they learn to love it, everything should be a game ❤️

Didn't find it boring at all. I LOVE how Simon brings his horses along and takes his time with them taking his cues for advancement from the horse he's riding.

I just love the way her ears are forward literally all the time, it just shows how well this style of teaching works so well 😁👍

You were definitely right about her being a grey. Love Simon and his caring way of looking after the horses. You are a very lucky girl Meg

She's gonna be an absolute FORCE one day! What a wonderful, talented horseman Simon is. Makes me want to convert to the eventing world.

Tuck'n roll. LOL! This was lovely to watch. It is truly wonderful to see how much Simon as professional 5* rider clearly genuinley just loves horses and riding. His wheee! is life! And Winnie was just a star!

Simon rode Winnie so well. Vlogmas is my favourite time of the year of this channel. Can’t wait for the rest of Vlogmas 2023! 🎄

Winnie’s tail is gorgeous! She’s really greying out now! I think next summer she’s going to start to show some real grey ❤

I love Simon’s philosophy regarding taking things slowly so that the young horse is never over faced, and instead builds confidence by starting them slow and low (also the in hand introduction to certain obstacles is great, and actually something I’d planned to do with one of my more confident horses to see what he thinks of small xc obstacles). Definitely better for the horse to go too slow than too fast and risk ruining their confidence, especially during such a formative training period (young, green, hasn’t done many XC obstacles). Letting the horse go at its own pace and figure some things out for themselves. Keeping the experience calm and positive. All great techniques. Winnie looks mega btw! I bet you’ll have loads of fun eventing her in the future!😊

I absolutely love Simon’s energy and the way he speaks to the horse. Love it!

Wow Meg, Your Winnie is a talented little jumper, she loves it and doesn’t show fear of any of the jumps. Simon is so gentle and so encouraging with her that she trusts him completely. I think that you are right you should send your young horses to learn the basics of jumping from him. He is excellent. Jane ❤️🧑🏻‍🦰❤️🧑🏻‍🦰🐴

This was so relaxing and satisfying to watch. Winnie's a cool little mare and Simon has such a good way with youngsters.

It's crazy how much Winnie has greyed out. she's just a beautiful mare(just like her lovely mom, Jam). 🥰🥰

Another free masterclass courtesy of Meg and Simon! Thanks so much guys! You have no idea how much I appreciate this kind of stuff. So impressed by Simon's lovely, correct, kind and encouraging riding. And Winnie; what a superstar! She's really special; the whole package as she's gorgeous, athletic and so clever and sweet.

Love Simon’s slow and steady approach to teaching, I think it’s so important for creating super confident and trusting horses! Also his commentary to Winnie all the way around was adorable 😂

Simon is brilliant with the younsters. He gives them confidence and is very encouraging. Winnie looked very comfortable and relaxed. A lovely schooling session.

Simon, what a lovely person you are!!! So calm, reassuring giving the young horse a good first time. Meg, I bet you were chuffed to bits with Winnie ❤

i absolutely ADORE how patient and calm Simon is, it goes to show just how much he cares about his horses mentality which is so so important. It’s a delight to see him working with Winnie and it certainly cements in my head just how horses flourish with kindness. The best horse is a willing one and to achieve that, having a strong foundation and taking it slow is so much more important than pushing. Can’t wait for the rest of vlogmas!

Oh my gosh! Simons voices! Pretty accurate for Winnie 🎉! It was wonderful seeing her sweet looks and sorting it all out!!! ❤ Thank you Meg and team Vlogmas!🎉

Fantastic, loved Simon's way of training and definitely not boring. I also enjoyed Simon's yay's, hehe"s and weeee's whilst riding. Very clever Winnie 🐴 Brilliant vlog guys 👍 👏👍💜

Very excited about winnie as well as Wilma. They sound like a double act 😅

I didn’t think I could love win any more. She’s such a lovely little horse. I adore Simon too. His humour and his patience ❤❤❤❤ excited for 2023 vlogmas meg if this is how it’s kicking off!

Simon has such a nice way about him, especially with the youngsters which is lovely to watch. A lot of equestrians could do with going to simsons yard for a month or so and learn from him 🤔 xx

It's beginning to feel a lot like Vlogmas! 🤩 🎄

So awesome. Love love Simon and his way of doing things. Really, I giggle, when I hear his funny little sounds as kudos to the horse. Again, his approach with youngsters, like Winnie, is so right on!!! Stay safe all. 💙🐎😎

I wish more trainers were like Simon, such care is put into the horse and trying his best to make Winnie feel safe and for her to have fun 🥰✨ this was such a joy to watch! I much prefer this over anything hectic or like super WOW OMG AAAH -- this was just amazing ❤ perfect start to the month and vlogmas!

What a lovely, honest horse she is! And I love the way he works with her as though they were out on a fun hack enjoying all these interesting obstacles. Fun to watch!

Love Simon's approach! Definitely not boring. And Winnie is looking 🤩.

dying at the grinch laugh 🤣

This was perfect!! I’ve loved Simon forever but to see the care he puts into the babies. I feel I’m vindicated with my slow is better approach. I do wish I was as brave as Simon is though. His relaxed riding from beginning to end is perfect.

AHHHHHHHH WHO ELSE LOVES WINNIE & IS SO EXCITED FOR VLOGMAS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I JUST UPLOADED A VIDEO TOO GUNNA TRY TO POST EVERY DAY TILL CHRISTMAS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Simon and Winnie enjoyed there selfs so much, lovely to watch. Winnie is getting really smart

Awww I love Simon’s narration while riding Winnie. I was constantly giggling

Simon might be the nicest person on earth!

What an excellent day for Winnie you can see she had so much fun with Simon and the great foundation you have given Megan. You must be a very proud Mum.

I love Simon so much ❤❤❤❤ He was amazing with her and he's clearly having fun while keeping the training relaxed but still purposeful. More Simon content, please!

So nice to see a rider take there time. Understand the horse. She’s definitely going to be a great horse. I can’t believe how much she’s changed. Some riders rush and think let’s go and see what they can do. But Simon was amazing well done great video had me laughing all the way through and you could really see her confidence growing

Oo I am so here for Vlogsmas 2024🎉 Simon’s “weee” is contagious 😂 Winnie is so special 😍cannot wait to see what you all get up to!

Simon’s happy sounds are so genuine, and Whinnie is stunning. Hoping to see Rich doing a dressage test on one of yours, but I’m sure that whatever you have planned is amazing!

The slowmo “wheeee”’s are taking me out 😂 I love Simon

Love watching these! So glad you kicked off the series with Simon.. he was in no way shape or form boring! And watching how Winnie was so willing with everything..definitely an epic little pony! Looking forward to watching her just get better and better!

Such a beautiful brave pony! I feel like anyone would know which cross country course Simon is riding in based off the "weeeeeeeees" and "teheheheheeee: 😂😂

Wow, Winnie was amazing ❤ She is turning grey, love her tail colour 😊 Simon was great, and he is so right taking it slowly and at their pace. Would love, love, to see Simon riding her again in a few months time ❤

Lovely video! I wish I lived near Simon ... his training methods are wonderful! Meg, you should leave her there for a month. She'll be so confident after 4 weeks with Simon. She is a smart, willing pony! 😊

What a pleasure this was to watch! Simon seems so good to the horses he rides. ❤ Thanks for showing this 😊👍

Winnie is such a STAR!! My goodness her talent, and how she puts on and holds weight, maintains, looks just so healthy and easy keeping and she's got just ooodles of natural ability. What a brilliant pony and you're starting her so wonderfully!!!

I absolutely love simons approach to bringing young horses out cross country! He is so soft and gentle with them and makes it so stress free and fun!

I love how Simon talks to the horses! It’s so sweet

I absolutely love, and I mean love how Simon teaches young ones, we have a very similar mindset, everything is on the horses time. Also, we both say wee, far too much for our own good, when we are just goofing off and having fun, even the baby voice ironically. Think this is going to be an awesome vlogmas Meg! And I have a feeling you are riding one of Simon's horses in the next episode, and if that's the case I am going to be so excited :) .

I love Simon he’s such a good rider ❤

So happy you chose Simon as the first pro! Love his approach with babies, and they got on so well 😊 Wow Winnie is greying more!!

That was such a fun display to watch and see the progress and advancements unfold in what Winnie was learning through Simon's unique exercises. Well done team. :)

she's gorgeous! i'm in LOVE with her tail!

Winnie looking so pleased with herself ❤

Simon's such a sweetie - I love his approach with all his horses; they clearly trust him all the more for it. Great idea, Meg! Winnie's gonna be a special one to watch grow up.

that was amazing, Simon has such a way with horses. His endearments for Winnie were the best thing ever!!

I could watch Simon all day! He is just so kind with them and it clearly pays off. He did a fantastic job. Xx

More videos with Simon please! This video made my day! Simon's laugh it is something heheee whoooop and weeeeeeee and yay ) Such a comfort and positive video with useful content! So nice! But i just love this...: 28:00 'Whoops straight line munchkin and no bucky bucks' hahaha that just got me, i just love it!

Oh I love the training! Simon's smile while riding around is mega. Good job Simon and Winnie!

Not boring at all! It’s fascinating to see the details of doing it the right way. I could watch it all day. Simon is the horseman we should all emulate

I just ADORE Simon so so much! The way he works with the horses is so nice! If this video represents this years vlogmas, no doubt it's gonna be the best one

That was wonderful! I loved that Simon didn’t feel like he needed to impress anyone by pushing a young horse to do more than they should. Walking into things gives them so much time to figure it out.

Fantastic vlog. Simon is a joy to watch & what an awesome trainer. His connection with Winnie was really lovely. He is respectful to youngsters, ensuring a mutually cooperative relationship. A great Vlogmas idea🎉

Simon is my absolute favourite top level rider, his attitude is wonderful and his way of teaching is too. Think he's so good for you Meg!

Simon is such a lovely person. Winnie is sweet. Great video!

Loved this video, Simon is such a natural with young horses. Very excited to see what’s next for vlogmas!

I adore Simon. He’s such a patient, positive influence with the horses