My sadly departed Thoroughbred Hank, did that from a walk once. I thought it would add variety to walk over a jump that was basically a raised pole. He launched. Luckily, the slow speed meant I could feel him preparing and gave him heaps of rein. So don't be harsh on yourself. He was in his teens.
@Chanceequine7 ай бұрын
Very impressive jump, well sat. Even older horses can throw in a goodie every now and then!
@bethany61487 ай бұрын
Isn't he just the sweetest!? He was so good in all the wind!
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
he is the BEST. Such an angel - unflappable in the wind!
@thewurly197 ай бұрын
It sounds odd but if i see the bad days it reminds me that everyone has them and it’s not just me. And I like the way you explain in detail what happened, what you should have done. Also when something unexpected happens, I like to see how you handled it. I have learnt a lot. So thanks for showing the good and the bad days. Xx
@abzurdity7 ай бұрын
Watching your videos with Woody and now Harley, it's easy to see how much your horsemanship and confidence have grown! From the fact that your instinct on a super-windy day when you hadn't ridden in a week was, "Yep, let's take the 5-year-old on a trail ride!" to your moments in this video of riding on the buckle, and recovering from his enthusiastic jump, you just seem to be taking everything in stride more than ever. Thanks for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly with your fans!
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Ah this is such a lovely compliment, thank you ☺️ its not the first time I’ve heard it too which makes me think it’s relatively obvious. I think we give each other confidence in different ways. One of the ways in which we are a nice fit ❤️
@PennieK7 ай бұрын
I hate that incidents never look as bad as they feel. My horse jumped a leaf (yes, a leaf that dared to be on the floor) in the school and it felt like he’d jumped about 3ft in the air. On the Pivo it looks like he’s just taken a big step. At lest you can take comfort in the fact that you didn’t fall and you managed to recover really quickly and neither one of you is any worse the wear.
@addie_eq_rideformilly3 ай бұрын
can you post the vid? its ok if not x
@Somefreshfruit7 ай бұрын
I adore how you always praise him! So many equestrians forget that part. My heart melted on the “Good boy, i’ve got you.” He must feel so safe with you! ❤😊
@Angela-zc1fv7 ай бұрын
I love watching your trail riding videos. I used to help a friend of mine condition her endurance horses. I moved and I don't get out to ride with her very often anymore. Your videos really remind me of what it was like to ride with her. That twisty trail you were cantering on made me want to jump through the screen and come ride with you, lol. We used to jump logs on the trail all the time. I miss it!
@TheFJH7 ай бұрын
You can tell he's got that proper hunter in him 😂 he's a dream
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Haha 🤣 I would be surprised if he didn’t hunt as a 4yo in Ireland!
@NadineSpringluck7 ай бұрын
Well at least you know he can jump 😱 glad you're all okay just one of those things
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Haha you're not wrong! He actually did a couple of British Novices before I bought him so there's no problem there tehe.
@clarionash7 ай бұрын
Oh my *gosh* the little head massage during your pre-ride groom was just precious 😭 If chest cam makes you more comfortable for the arena hire then would totally be up for having that alongside the regular vlogging. Oh and thank you so much for putting a coloured bar behind the text so it's more visible, very much appreciated!
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
He loves a little massage 🙊 thank you re the chest cam. And ah I’m so glad! I listened to the feedback & did some fiddling about with it. Glad it was better this time ❤️
@sarahcooper33787 ай бұрын
He's an Irish hunter.....jump anything and everything 😅 just not learnt the concept of height...😅. As you say, all a learning experience. The only way to learn about weather, roads, acceptable behavior etc....everything a young horse has to understand, is get out and experience it. Lots to learn in the school but real life events happen outside. You are both doing great giving each other confidence. Don't over think it, enjoy hacking, owning a super horse, the rest will come. ❤
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Literally! He'd honestly have made such a good hunter haha. If I ever get brave enough (and can get over my fear of him hurting his legs on the road/in deep mud)_ perhaps I'll take him). But I totally agree - this was before Storm Isher came in so the wind was so high and he was just a diamond. He's just fabulous, love love love him!
@paulafraser69847 ай бұрын
Well sat! Your comment about your most viewed video Rhi. It could be that people like me (I'm quite a nervous rider and have recently had a nasty fall), watch to reassure ourselves that unexpected stuff happens to other riders too 😊. Really enjoyed the video ❤
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Oh yes that could be it - that's a nice way of framing it. I had always thought 'oh that's sad that people just want to see when things go wrong!'
@ceri_noyce5 ай бұрын
Hiya, new subscriber here 👋 I stumbled across your meet my new horse vlog and am enjoying every moment of your journey. You have a lovely way with Harley, I love the gentle approach. I’m sorry for your loss of Woody and really hope Harley is helping to heal your heart. As a fairly new rider I’m really enjoying your new adventure x
@RidingWithRhi5 ай бұрын
Well firstly, welcome. Thank you for this lovely note I'm glad you are enjoying the content (and apologies that I haven't been posting more on the longform side!).
@sasunake74537 ай бұрын
to be fair to harley - the rider in front didn't stay in trot after the jump and started to canter and then turned a small corner - that probably confused him a bit and he wanted to catch up!
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Yes I did think that too - he probably thought - oop, we're off!
@hollieirwin25997 ай бұрын
Very well sat rhi 😂 I've been caught out by a 5yo jumping a pole like a 5 bar gate and i didn't fare so well 😂 loved the video
@writerspen0104 ай бұрын
lol you always gotta be on your toes with young horses xD that was a well handled, well sat unexpected jump
@sophiabains51407 ай бұрын
Ahh lovely vlogs I miss these vlogs I wish you did more like it! He has some pop on him!...that was funny though.....but you did really well! Loved this vlog hope you do more like it!
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Ahh i know, I should do more of them, they are some of my faves too! And he certainly does doesn't he!
@jeniferrinehart11077 ай бұрын
Well sat! And as for filming, you should do what works for you and Harley. I will enjoy the ride regardless of the vantage point!
@lorraineknott75067 ай бұрын
Laughing at myself because I was ducking at every branch 😂 Also, well sat! Harley is a diamond 💎
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Haha! Lots of low ones on this ride. He totally is ❤
@maggsm33927 ай бұрын
oooh yes, that looks like a familiar happening. Same thing, I was on a young horse and expected her to just step over some braches on the ground or just walk on them (bad judgement on my behalf) but she took a huge leap from a standstill! I should never have expected her to walk on them. I was riding in a western saddle so it could have been very nasty but luckily for me I didn't go forward! You did well to stay on. At least you know you've got a strong core..lol
@debrabessette26997 ай бұрын
Nice job staying put. Rhi!
@jassyandponies7 ай бұрын
what a super boy in the storm!! loved this vlog rhi & excited to see your arena hire footage too! ❤
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Isn’t he just 🥰 so proud of him, total diamond !
@charlottefeast37577 ай бұрын
Well sat, your hacking looks so perfect. 💜🐴🦄
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
We are very lucky ❤️
@cottonlusitano7 ай бұрын
My 24 yo would definitely have jumped that too. Their dreams of becoming olympic eventers never die.
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Haha aww! He really went above and beyond the expectations of the role! 😂
@isobelfinnegan84867 ай бұрын
Exactly like my horse always over jumping logs when out on hacks I’ve just had to get used to it 😂
@user-vm6km5km3x7 ай бұрын
Love your content. I’ve learned so much to the point I’m now share my first horse! Hope to buy my own one day. Lovely woods. Where is it?
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad to hear that. We are in Surrey, I don't share exact locations in public forums to protect the privacy and safety of myself and my fellow riders. ❤
@kirsty-vg3xk7 ай бұрын
Your brave riding any horse in high winds let alone a youngster ❤😊
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
He’s a real diamond this one ❤️
@kirsty-vg3xk7 ай бұрын
@@RidingWithRhi definitely, you can see it ❤️❤️
@kippen647 ай бұрын
A chest cam is great because the viewer gets to see more of your horse. Also, chest cam footage doesn't bob around as much. My horse is fifteen years old and far more feisty than Harley. All horses have moments even the quiet ones.
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Ah that's very true! I always worry the chest cams mean you don't get as much of the 'action' as you can't see where the rider is going, but having it on your head does mean the hat gets a bit heavy which isn't so fun. And absolutely, he's just an angel, I am lucky to have him
@mazfb92407 ай бұрын
At least you know he can jump and at least you stayed on so you've had your Been there Done that moment together 😂
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Totally! He's quite a talented jumper, he did a British Novice with the guy who had him in to sell so he's definitely got the ability! This was his overachiever moment😂
@wingertstrasse17 ай бұрын
Lovely countryside. Where, approximately, is your stables? I live in Switzerland and I would love to have had those flat, woody paths and open spaces.
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
We are in South East England, in Surrey ❤️
@wingertstrasse17 ай бұрын
@@RidingWithRhi thanks, I'm from near Brighton, East Sussex.
@fox_61747 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're both alright! Is the saddle ok? 🙈
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
Haha the saddle is ok. She also went above and beyond her duties 🤣🙈 luckily it was a Velcro knee roll so no harm done
@zedy337 ай бұрын
Correction - my fully grown 12YO TB also thinks it’s fun and fair game to throw in a big jump over a tiny trot log 😂😂😂 it’s just just the youngens 😅
@user-wj1hg1lp8l7 ай бұрын
You think the first rider would stop and see if your ok instead just kept going....
@RidingWithRhi7 ай бұрын
It can be difficult to get the perspectives on GoPro, but it's difficult to 'hear' a huge jump happening, so she wouldn't have known I got unseated until I called out like I did - and she did pull up at that point. We always check in with each other before we trot/canter which she did do here - just one of those moments ❤
@user-vm6km5km3x7 ай бұрын
Love your content. I’ve learned so much to the point I’m now share my first horse! Hope to buy my own one day. Lovely woods. Where is it?