FIONA'S 1 YEAR PROGRESS // Problem Horse To 1m20 Showjumper

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2018
  • ›› Seeing as Indie's progress video was so popular, I thought I'd do one for Fiona seeing as she went from basically unrideable to jumping her first 1.20 this weekend. I hope you enjoy, and as I said in the video, don't bother commenting hate or "constructive criticism" thank you :)
    ›› Hey, my name is Holly and welcome to my channel! I post all sorts of equestrian videos like show vlogs, training videos, barn vlogs and more. If you want to keep up to date with me and the horses then be sure to hit that subscribe button :)
    My Horses:
    Welbeck: 16h chestnut 10 yr old Irish sport horse mare
    Jack: 14.1h dun 10 yr old connemara gelding
    Khal: 16.1h bay 4yr old ISHxKWPN gelding
    Fiona: 17.1h bay 10yr old ISH mare
    Dali: bay 2yr old ISHxKWPN gelding
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    ›› Camera Info:
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Komentáře • 605

  • @mayakozauer5615
    @mayakozauer5615 Před 5 lety +679

    “she was very good...”
    “...there i almost died”

  • @MrsTonySoprano
    @MrsTonySoprano Před 5 lety +632

    Her progress is really a testament to your good horsemanship, patience and care. You look harmonious together. Great job!

    • @MrsTonySoprano
      @MrsTonySoprano Před 5 lety +5

      Lara Fruehwald if you have nothing kind or supportive to say here, feel free to share your own riding videos on your own channel. By all means, show us how it’s done, from your saddle.

    • @MrsTonySoprano
      @MrsTonySoprano Před 5 lety +2

      Bee Curry Snyder if you think you’re the righteous example, share your riding videos. Holly is a young person and a veterinary student, making a positive contribution in the horse world.
      A solution for the armchair trainers: instead of tearing others down, improve your own horsemanship.

    • @Sineid
      @Sineid Před 5 lety

      Lara Fruehwald the Olympics are in 2020 not tomorrow. The rider here has a very good lower leg position

    • @Sineid
      @Sineid Před 5 lety

      Bee Curry Snyder the rider doesn't rely on her hands, she stays up and away out of the horses way with her body as well. Pelham is a good bit for horse which is built quite long and keen for fences, a snaffle with this mare would be just a danger to the horse and rider, also Pelham has a lozenge so same action as snaffle just a little stronger on the pole.

    • @lily6216
      @lily6216 Před 5 lety

      @Lara Fruehwald YOUR CAN kick the horse with the back of your heel. Jeez, maybe you should do some research. If my horse won't listen to my leg I give a little kick, worst to worst, the crop.

  • @addieleppert1291
    @addieleppert1291 Před 5 lety +661

    “Please don’t give me hate. I don’t want it”. First time watching you and I love you!!

  • @suffac
    @suffac Před 4 lety +24

    Never would have thought the jumping would help the horse so much, its strengthened her back so much. Brilliant that you just worked with the horse where she was, and found a partnership with her. Nice to watch

  • @edwardslater4414
    @edwardslater4414 Před 5 lety +307

    Fiona is really pretty!

    • @Dogmaaa
      @Dogmaaa Před 5 lety +2

      Horse Girls 123 // I know, she is stunning :0

  • @danielleegan4949
    @danielleegan4949 Před 4 lety +21

    ahahah "please don't give me any hate or criticism, I don't want it"
    such a mood

  • @finniefarm9176
    @finniefarm9176 Před 5 lety +98

    "we started doing the 1m10 because the 1m was too dangerous"
    Me twoyears ago: Hmm i will do the 50 because the 60 is too dangerous lol

    • @user8241
      @user8241 Před 4 lety +3

      Anyone who show jumps will know it's not about the height so don't worry.

    • @dilflov3r
      @dilflov3r Před 3 lety +1

      litterally used to be me i would be jumping 70-80 at home but the second it came to competing i would get scared and do the 50 but im not alloud to do it because its not fair on the kids xD

  • @Aries-bz4ot
    @Aries-bz4ot Před 5 lety +108

    Like I’ve said many times before Fiona is one of the greatest horses ive every seen yes it took awhile to get her to where she is today but it has payed off tremendously. I’m so proud of Fiona and u having the time and patience to work with her❤️

  • @amayafuller8895
    @amayafuller8895 Před 5 lety +6

    Wow, she looks like she just loves jumping!!! She leaps over the jumps!

  • @xkeepflying
    @xkeepflying Před 5 lety +35

    She's insanely talented omfg!! Her knees and neck position are so amazing and unique!! You're doing the best job with her!!

  • @stephanglim7192
    @stephanglim7192 Před 5 lety +40

    12:07 oh boy I really thought Fiona was going to go face down there- scary moment for sure!

  • @helonimacaroni
    @helonimacaroni Před 5 lety +9

    "She wasn't trying to kill me which was really nice" xD Nice video!

  • @maritstoelinga7553
    @maritstoelinga7553 Před 4 lety +5

    I love to see that her ears are almost the whole time forward

  • @BeautifulDemocracy
    @BeautifulDemocracy Před 5 lety +2

    Holly, I truly admire your horsemanship. You never lose your composure and I can see that your
    goal is to help a horse feel confident and unstressed. You're not afraid to go back to square one and a "win" with your horse isn't a ribbon for you. Bravo!

  • @eventingtia8512
    @eventingtia8512 Před 5 lety +11

    Ah Holly you should be so proud 😍 the difference in her is amazing!

  • @_.lize._8009
    @_.lize._8009 Před 5 lety +148

    she just casually says "oh yeah, this is 1m, and theres me
    i cant even jump 65...

    • @onlyequines8003
      @onlyequines8003 Před 4 lety

      _.lize._ not even 65 that’s tiny

    • @creeeaaasse
      @creeeaaasse Před 4 lety +12

      Hey that’s okay! You shouldn’t compare yourself to others, just concentrate on what you and your horse needs to work on and then you can get bigger jumps and jump bigger than 1m :)))

    • @glazeddonut1148
      @glazeddonut1148 Před 4 lety +13

      @@onlyequines8003 everyone starts somewhere ...... stop being so rude .

    • @stinevdp
      @stinevdp Před 4 lety +2

      _.lize._ same

    • @stinevdp
      @stinevdp Před 4 lety +2

      Only Equines! So what? I can’t even jump 60 without falling from my pony/horse.

  • @amber_horses1615
    @amber_horses1615 Před 5 lety +6

    Your horsemanship is so incredible! Fiona is such a beautiful horse. ❤️

  • @priyaequestrian8550
    @priyaequestrian8550 Před 5 lety +1

    I love how you go about training her, you're so patient and calm, super inspiring xx

  • @johnlogan1022
    @johnlogan1022 Před 5 lety +2

    She is a beautiful, athletic mare who clearly loves to jump and your patience with her is amazing! I think as she gets more experience and confidence she will be a force to be reckoned with.

  • @spickandspanhomeorganising2836

    You did an amazing job with her. You rode her brilliantly and sat very calmly with her in those beginning clips! You did a great job with her.
    Also so happy to watch a new video of yours before my early shift. Made the morning way easier! 💕🐴💕

  • @tejotamcgill
    @tejotamcgill Před 5 lety +19

    Incredible progress!!!

  • @sophiesands6936
    @sophiesands6936 Před 5 lety +4

    Such a great and persistent rider! the horse became so well spirited and was lovely to watch you two evolve together x

  • @jasminem.3528
    @jasminem.3528 Před 5 lety +2

    5:09 , that jump was absolutely like butter, so smooth! i couldn't stop replaying it, it was so satisfying. amazing job Holly!

  • @cassvanz70
    @cassvanz70 Před 5 lety +1

    I loved watching this! It's so cool to her progress and I know she has so much more to show☺️keep up the good work holly👍

  • @niamhginty6305
    @niamhginty6305 Před 5 lety +3

    Omg she has come on so well you should be so proud ❤️🐴

  • @avacollins7595
    @avacollins7595 Před 4 lety +5

    Im so glad I found an irish equestrian youtuber that I love❤ now I have some chance of meeting you😂❤💚

  • @saimusunuri4146
    @saimusunuri4146 Před 5 lety +2

    It is so satisfying watching you ride because you guys have so much rhythm and you are so synchronized! I ❤️ it.

  • @hanheg25
    @hanheg25 Před 4 lety +2

    holy mother!! well done xx this was so inspiring to watch!

  • @Vuokko
    @Vuokko Před 5 lety +3

    A huge difference in her level of collection between the first and last shows! She's going a lot more "uphill" and carrying more weight on her hind end 💪🏻❤️

  • @KimbaLorber
    @KimbaLorber Před 5 lety +2

    I really needed to see this. My mare is like Fiona was for you at first. Seeing your mare's progress gives me hope for me and Luna. Thank you for sharing your journey! :)

  • @jadesjungle
    @jadesjungle Před 5 lety +220

    I really enjoyed this 😊 Loved how you talk us through everything it really helps learn what goes through the riders mind when training. Do you recommend any other English riding channels that talk though their trainings like you do by any chance?

    • @Patti-1962
      @Patti-1962 Před 5 lety +14

      Lauren M I just started watching a channel called Shelby Dennis. She took a horse of the track and has done so well with him. And she just helped organize the adoption of many horses that were off to be slaughtered. She has a really funny Mom who help's Shelby a lot!

    • @maddiestrangward2713
      @maddiestrangward2713 Před 5 lety +4

      Patti 1962 I watch her!

    • @jadesjungle
      @jadesjungle Před 5 lety +3

      Patti 1962 That was a good suggestion, thanks! 🤗

    • @adrianaroyzis5336
      @adrianaroyzis5336 Před 5 lety +3

      I do! Sorry if I don’t do very good videos though :/

    • @HollyLenahanSJ
      @HollyLenahanSJ  Před 5 lety +14

      Lauren M Elisa Wallace does voice overs, she’s an event rider and I find them really interesting ☺️

  • @jessluvsyouxx
    @jessluvsyouxx Před 5 lety +1

    You must feel so proud watching the footage back yourself and seeing the genuine difference your time, patience and hard work has made !

  • @ParisSophieEquestrian
    @ParisSophieEquestrian Před 5 lety +1

    This was so encouraging to watch!! I have a 6 year old who acts the exact same as Fiona, having the same type of meltdown as soon as any pressure is on her, but she is the sweetest mare when lunged and handling on the ground. So glad I came across this, super inspiring!! You have done wonders with her :) xx

  • @annilionz
    @annilionz Před 5 lety

    I’ve absolutely loved seeing Fiona’s transformation & progress 😍

  • @Eniramoi
    @Eniramoi Před 5 lety +1

    Good job to you two ! Your patience and perseverance allowed her to be a braver horse !

  • @gezzcanezz
    @gezzcanezz Před 5 lety +3

    Amazing progress, class to see!

  • @eiry25
    @eiry25 Před 5 lety

    Yesss Holly!! Amazing achievement you should be so proud of yourself as well as her!

  • @kaitlinrocks100
    @kaitlinrocks100 Před 5 lety +1

    Loved this! I don't jump and never have but I find it so interesting watching and learning how show jumpers ride. Also AMAZING job with her! Such a huge difference between her now and her a year ago. She just seems so much happier and relaxed. You did a great job with her!

  • @eames4110
    @eames4110 Před 5 lety +2

    this is an incredible improvement in such a short time!

  • @lizlavoie5672
    @lizlavoie5672 Před 5 lety

    It’s great to see her full progression back to back in video. You have done such a wonderful job with her! Fiona definitely has a love for jumping. You make such a great team together. I can’t wait to see what she looks like even months from now. She has come so far it’s amazing!

  • @edwardsbarbara25
    @edwardsbarbara25 Před 5 lety

    So appreciate your dedication!!

  • @horsesbydemi
    @horsesbydemi Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing video!! This gives me so much inspiration and motivation!

  • @ilovedixieandisis123
    @ilovedixieandisis123 Před 5 lety

    I absolutely love her jump, always knees to nose! Lovely work you did with her, Holly!

  • @PalwassiexLove
    @PalwassiexLove Před 5 lety +3

    Her trot improved so much! She jumps so easy, you've done an amazing job so far

  • @fern2817
    @fern2817 Před 5 lety

    Well done! You are a sensitive and patient rider. Thanks for sharing!

  • @EmAViking
    @EmAViking Před 5 lety

    I've never come across your channel before but I loved seeing this! Keep up the excellent work! (Both horsewise and video wise)

  • @damsel72
    @damsel72 Před 5 lety +4

    What a great story. You're so awesome...thanks for sharing.

  • @lilliank.8692
    @lilliank.8692 Před 5 lety +2

    She’s beautiful! You did an amazing job with her and you’re an amazing rider ❤️

  • @screamrider1
    @screamrider1 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyed watching this video and the solutions you found to the various difficulties. Thank you!

  • @Shannon_Mariee
    @Shannon_Mariee Před 5 lety

    You two make a great team! This was a great video, your patience with her paid off for sure! And you are an incredible rider!

  • @shellykennedy5427
    @shellykennedy5427 Před 5 lety +4

    She’s really improved. Great job.

  • @screamrider1
    @screamrider1 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyed watching this video and the solutions you found to the various problems. Thank you!

  • @deirbhile_
    @deirbhile_ Před 5 lety

    ur such a hard worker and so determined and that rubbed off on her so u guys are such a good duo ❤️❤️ i was literally smiling the entire video 😂xx also i love how she has her ears forward for every round 💕

  • @Wiiilmagiiirl
    @Wiiilmagiiirl Před 5 lety

    Amazing work you’ve done, wow!
    You both are so good ❤️
    Thank you for sharing this, take care!!! 🙏🌟

  • @beclou1176
    @beclou1176 Před 5 lety

    This is such a lovely video! So wonderful how patient you are with her and how you didn't give up on her. Need more equestrians like you in the world

  • @devotchka6688
    @devotchka6688 Před 5 lety

    Aw wow ❤️ what a good girl and absolute kudos for you to working out what she needed and excelled at rather than punishing her through it and giving up on her as a danger/difficult. Such a pleasure to watch and your commentary was easy to listen to too. Well done xx

  • @Jolie-cx4rg
    @Jolie-cx4rg Před 4 lety

    I love how you always did what was best for her, even if it was taking a break you wanted a happy pony

  • @sparklesandmagic
    @sparklesandmagic Před 5 lety

    Only half way through this and really enjoying it. The way you’ve worked to understand Fiona and tailor your approach is brilliant. Also just wanted to add that you make jumping look so fun and easy. I really need to work on my confidence with jumping

  • @saffronmccarthy1806
    @saffronmccarthy1806 Před 4 lety +1

    Aww it’s so cute seeing her like this and now look at her

  • @randomaccount-ug3ii
    @randomaccount-ug3ii Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, she has grown into such a lovely and talented horse with you! You must be very proud!! 💗💗

  • @KRequestrian
    @KRequestrian Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing this, what an awesome journey you guys have had so far. Imagine how she'll be in another year :) I'm having a similar thing with my young horse, he'd rather argue than go forward, had everything checked, been to see coaches etc, so now it's just that process of trying to figure out what works best for us. Beautiful job with your girl, and best of luck in the future with her! xx

  • @NoMonetArt
    @NoMonetArt Před 5 lety

    I love how you worked with Fiona and I love watching horses that enjoy what they are doing, and that mare loves to jump. I once had a mare who would jump tall grass on trail rides in her attempt to jump more often with me. When they like to do something it makes riding fun.

  • @IamCec
    @IamCec Před 5 lety

    She is SUCH a cool horse!!! Ahh mares are the best. You two are amazing to watch.

  • @EquestrianWomen
    @EquestrianWomen Před 5 lety

    awe god bless you hun, patience is what she needed

  • @judithgraves8294
    @judithgraves8294 Před 5 lety

    What a nice video of where you started and where you are with Fiona. Your good sense and patience is being rewarded; and she's happy to work for you.

  • @rheannseward7995
    @rheannseward7995 Před 5 lety +1

    I am do glad that you are not not like most people and Just give up on a problem horse completely, thank you for being amazing and patient with her😊

  • @gbceventing1848
    @gbceventing1848 Před 5 lety

    Awesome job holly and fiona looks amazing now! Hugeeee props to u🐴🐴😍

  • @abbyqueenan4127
    @abbyqueenan4127 Před 5 lety

    Amazing how much progress you’ve made, she is amazing and so are you!!!

  • @EquiiAlly
    @EquiiAlly Před 5 lety

    I absolutely love this! You can even see the change in her body shape and everything. She has such a lovely way of jumping. Next year is going to be very exciting for the two of you! She really is an interesting horse and you’ve done such a wonderful job. Hopefully see you out and about next year xx

    • @HollyLenahanSJ
      @HollyLenahanSJ  Před 5 lety

      Thanks so much Ally! I can’t wait either ❤️

  • @jclifts22
    @jclifts22 Před 5 lety

    This transformation has given me inspiration to keep going and trying more with my baby. Fiona is stunning and you’re such a great rider! 🐴❤️

  • @PureGingerify
    @PureGingerify Před 5 lety

    Loved this video Holly. Really interesting to see the progression and the work you’ve put into Fiona! Something I’d love to be doing now but just hadn’t had the chance! Hope your well :)

  • @melissashanahan9747
    @melissashanahan9747 Před 5 lety

    You have done amazing with her!! Well done!! You will go far together. She is a talented jumper!! x

  • @thislittlegirl1234
    @thislittlegirl1234 Před 5 lety

    i loved this video and your commentary!!! :)

  • @darkangel23666
    @darkangel23666 Před 5 lety +1

    Good job! You did an amazing work with her! She is such a good jumping horse❣️😊❤️🐎

  • @kateflanders7611
    @kateflanders7611 Před 3 lety

    Very sweet and real example of perseverance and growth. Thanks Holly.

  • @mousemumbles4109
    @mousemumbles4109 Před 4 lety +2

    My Piper is this way! I started over with her completely and shes been going very well! Slowly, but were getting there!!

  • @marissa4400
    @marissa4400 Před 4 lety +1

    The progress is amazing. you and your horse make a amazing pair together 😍

  • @hannahsmith9858
    @hannahsmith9858 Před 5 lety

    It’s sooo crazy coming from the video of your dad riding her to this one! You’ve done an amazing job with her! Good on you for not giving up on her xxx

  • @pohouse209
    @pohouse209 Před 3 lety

    I think you do a great job, thinking outside the box and with the individual horse, very inspiring!

  • @luckyhorseback2249
    @luckyhorseback2249 Před 5 lety

    I love this!! Great progress :)

  • @ab.eventing1895
    @ab.eventing1895 Před 5 lety

    Naww she’s so cute. And you ride her so well Holly. ❤️

  • @Acreage_Brisbane_Valley

    We love your authentic videos 🙋‍♀️

  • @allieblaha4587
    @allieblaha4587 Před 5 lety +1

    Your mare sounds SO much like my mare (the way you described her in the beginning) my mare is a green just-turned-6yr old and she does lots and lots of bunny hops when she doesn’t understand what I want or doesn’t want to go forward so to see someone struggled with the same issues and how they came to fix them made me feel MUCH better. I’ve had my mare for about a year now and we are still trying to get out of the bunny hop stage but you have truly inspired me to keep at it. WONDERFUL video!! You are an amazing rider ❤️❤️

  • @milobaby1857
    @milobaby1857 Před 5 lety

    I love the colours of this beautiful bay horse she is so amazing and did so well ❤️❤️

  • @borderlinewack
    @borderlinewack Před 5 lety

    Your intro is absolutely perfect 😍

  • @themizzines9987
    @themizzines9987 Před 5 lety

    You’ve done amazing with her!!

  • @dzjaag6148
    @dzjaag6148 Před 5 lety

    Holly, the work you do with your horses is truly inspirational!

  • @goldenangelos
    @goldenangelos Před 5 lety

    Ah wow ye’ve come so far ! You did a great job you should be so proud 😊

  • @sara.3042
    @sara.3042 Před 5 lety

    Holy moly! I would've died like 1,000 times in this video. You are such an amazing rider. Very well done!

  • @darcycarter4950
    @darcycarter4950 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, I’m so glad that you were able to do shows with her, she’s beautiful and amazing your such a lucky person

  • @MegaSunflower56
    @MegaSunflower56 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant video and yes she has come on in leaps and bounds due to your patience and perseverance well done you!!

  • @tess2125
    @tess2125 Před 5 lety

    i love it how you keep your hands and legs so quiet. you're a great rider! goodluck with her :)

  • @susanaufiero5071
    @susanaufiero5071 Před rokem

    Great job Holly! You are so good and so easy to listen to. I was just watching your father jump her and its amazing this is the same horse from the beginning - she really loves him she is actually a very kind horse

  • @greenpony4833
    @greenpony4833 Před 3 lety +1

    Good work! She’s so much more relaxed and confident than when you started

  • @_mooncake__
    @_mooncake__ Před 5 lety

    I love your improvement with her ! that's incredible ! also, you talk very clearly, which allowed me understanding (because I'm french :)))))

  • @sincerity9409
    @sincerity9409 Před 5 lety +2

    What a gorgeous mare. This is amazing!
    she looks huge though omg😍

  • @SofisDream
    @SofisDream Před 5 lety

    You look so calm and confident in the saddle. The horse is so beautiful! And I love your seat, especially when you were jumping. It was wery interesting video

  • @baileydonnelly594
    @baileydonnelly594 Před 5 lety +2

    I love how Fiona gets her flying lead changes i wish my horse did that. And she learned quickly!!!!! She's so pretty by the way

  • @tinapanna3613
    @tinapanna3613 Před 4 lety

    Very good story- you’re both learning each other’s personalities. Great job

  • @bridgetrose6952
    @bridgetrose6952 Před 4 lety +1

    fiona is iconic