Plans for 2024, what we fight about, Helgstrand drama and more - December Q&A
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I loved Matt’s answer about lessons. I’ve had lessons for 26 years. A non-horse friend asked when I would no longer need lessons. I answered “never”. I explained that I would always need a trainer to keep my bad habits in check, catch any potential new bad habits from forming, and to help coach me with what each individual horse needs. My trainer is absolutely incredible and I’m so thankful for her!!
You are correct. You never stop learning with horses. Never! ❤ 😊
I feel the same way!! With different horses I've rode,each was a new learning experience. You NEVER stop learning!!😊
Pablo Casals, one of the greatest cellists ever, was asked why he kept practicing the cello when he was well into his 90's. He responded: I think I'm making progress. It is essential that we never stop learning. Good on you Matt and Jesse!
Prima Ballerinas never stop going to class.
"Hate is not a language" ... BEST EVER STATEMENT FROM MR. JESSE DRENT!!! 👍🏻👏🏻🌞
Jesse is hilarious and I’m so happy these Q&As are finally bringing this out fully haha. “Does Jesse losing his ginger cause a lot of tension between the both of you” had me rolling 😂
You should call this series - "Spill the tea with Matt and Jesse" :)
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
That’s a great idea
I agree they should do a podcast called Spilling the tea with Matt and Jesse.❤
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 YASSS! 🙌
Lol! 🤣🤠🤩🐴🌊🤗
The nature of your relationship is no one’s business but yours, but I have to say that you’re perfect together. Happy New Year.
Matt playing with Jesse's hair. So so cute!
30:19 their chemistry is so funny cause you can clearly see how Jesse gets a kick out of teasing and annoying Matt. But Matt is too endeared to be really annoyed haha you both seem to really complete each other so well. Love how you bounce of each other so easily. It’s obvious how comfortable they are with each other and how in tune. It shows you’ve been living with each other for so long!
It is really inspiring to watch you and your careers. All the best for 2024 ❤ sending lots of love ❤
You guys crack me up! It's so cute, the way you interact sometimes, you remind me of an old married couple! Very excited for your upcoming house hunt.
The moment they talk about the presents xD
So glad to see you back with another casual Q&A video! I think many of us have missed you, as well as missing our glimpses of the dogs, the horses, and (sniff, sniff), your heavenly property. Tell Steve that we would loved to see him make a cameo appearance, too. We miss his star power! ⭐
Definitely need to see Steve again!!! ❤️🤩❤️
Really enjoy having Steve on with them.
Yea, Steve, get out here!! 😆
I have missed Steve! Loved his racking up a horse. Lol
You two are beautiful💖💖💖I've watched your videos for years and love them💖
You both need to give hugs and kisses to that grey horse who is constantly sticking his/her nose out for attention. Hard not to laugh because he/she was so persistent. Really enjoyed this broadcast.
Yes😂
I love Jesse's idea of writing down gift ideas throughout the year. Seems like it would reduce stress. ❤
I've been doing that for 50 years. Lol
Wow, really powerful quote from Jesse-“hate is not a language”. Honestly, both Matt and Jesse are both wise beyond their years and are such positive ambassadors in the equestrian community 😊
Actually has this Helgestrand documentary made that more people has spoken up about horseabuse in other stables here in Sweden. I agree with that the riders would get reported for animal abuse but Helgestrand is the owner and has the responsibilites for the horses. And he has threatened the staff and write a secretess document that they will not speak about what happens in the stables to others. And if you want to report this kind of abuse you need to film this to have anything to report. So I think this documentary was very good! And I hope this will be a warning to other bigger stables who abuse horses..
The thing is that abuse like this happens unfortunatelly more often than people think. I know at least a few top sport riders who do abuse like this. It is difficult to go against these big names when national federation is basicaly enabling the abuse (by pretending that this issue does not exist). I think first step would be to make draw reins illegal during competetions. No draw reins in the warming up or during decoration. A few months ago there was a "wellfare" conference with our national federation and it was disgusting to listen. What the person represenatiting our national federation told was something along the lines "everything is OK, sport horses are expensive so they are treated well."
Spot-on!!!!!
Andreas Helgstrand, Thomas Sigtenbjerggaard, Maria Anita Andersen and Ole Hummelshøj. These 4 riders were removed from the Danish instructor ass. It will then be up to a future general meeting whether they can be admitted to the association again.
Yes I thought about it during that Matt answered about this, I had read about it indeed. It happend not straight away but a short moment after all came out. So it is not only about Andreas.....
In an press release from the DRF (danish riding ass.) it said that they urged the riders (those blurred in OP X) to come forth and "turn themselfs in" to the DRF (don't know what it's called in eng.)
And that if they did not, DRF would try to find the riders.
"Kraftig opfordring til de medvirkende ryttere
De ryttere der medvirker i TV 2’s optagelser, er som bekendt slørede. DRF’s bestyrelse opfordrer derfor på det kraftigste de ryttere, som medvirker i optagelserne, til at indbringe sig selv for DRF’s disciplinærudvalg. Skulle opfordringen ikke imødekommes, vil DRF iværksætte tiltag med henblik på at få identificeret rytterne og indberette dem for forbundets disciplinærudvalg."
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@@louloubjerre Andreas Helgstrand, Thomas Sigtenbjerggaard, Maria Anita Andersen and Ole Hummelshøj. These 4 riders were removed from the Danish instructor ass. It will then be up to a future general meeting whether they can be admitted to the association again.
The horse nose at 5:10 had me in stitches 😂 Love this video and happy new year to you both!!
That horse was begging for a pet. 😂❤
Same ❤ I kept waiting for the boys to pet him 🤣
The horses were ear wigging :) x
YES, YES, YES to the monthly Q&A and podcast! I love seeing your personalities shine in videos like this one, Happy new year to you both!! Couldn't stop laughing when the ginger magically disappeared
Regarding the Helgestrand situation perhaps I didn’t make myself clear enough. The boss should always be held accountable, but question yourselves as to why the identity of the people witnessed and caught on footage was concealed? No names mentioned, faces pixelated… why? If we are to expose all abusers why are some being concealed? To me it’s clear that the documentary only intended on bringing down Helgstrand and its boss rather than holding EVERYONE accountable for their behaviour. It’s simply poor journalism.
I totally agree with you Matt. When filming a documentary, research needs to be done on both sides. Unfortunately, I didn't see that and all the equestrian world has been put in one basket. At the end, the important subject of proper balance between performance and horse well-being has been totally missed, resulting on getting headlines rather then getting answers. Bad apples exist everywhere and if they are uncovered, everyone should know about them to protect their horses and stables.
Totally agree! People who really get it won’t even question what you meant.
Things like this need to be brought out. Making it into a money grab isn't helping any horse that's caught in a situation like this. The grooms and other stable staff will not report as they will lose their jobs. I've witnessed some pretty appalling horse handling from a now-Olympian rider but was unable to report it as I would have been fired. I regret not having the courage to do it to this day. 😟
On a more positive note - i's obvious Jesse needs a Q&A cup, a big one, with a sippy lid so he won't lose his ginger again!
@@kingagrabinski8849Well said!
@BagznBirdz You are correct. Many individuals would be fired immediately. I contacted the humane society about an abusive trainer I worked for. And, I lost my job. I couldn't NOT say something though. No horses should be abused. ❤
Jesse if you put ginger an lemon, add in a cap full of Apple cider vinegar into a jug add hot water let it cool then put in the fridge and drink each morning its good for everything. Happy New Year guys!!
Great idea. Good health to all!
You can also freeze ginger! I didn’t learn that until this past year. I love to keep it on hand at all times. My g’kids love Chinese congee for breakfast, gray rainy days, or if they have the sniffles so I need to have it available and it would often go moldy in my refrigerator vegetable bin. Now I cut it into pieces and freeze it. I can use pieces like for congee or tea, or grate it frozen when cooking. Who knew? 🤪
Happy new year ❤️❤️💚💙💞💞🐴you are so cute
I love seeing so much more of your personalities in these videos, and you two together
Matt looks SO handsome in this outfit and with this hairstyle! 🥰
I was taken back, he looks like a Prince! 🤴🏻
A relationship is ever changing a journey. Watching the two of you I most enjoy the little glances that say it all. ❤ The two of you together...perfection!
Lucky to have found each other.
I'm a 78 year old woman who lives in New Mexio USA (Desert country). My dressage training came from Carol Lavell, recently deceased . Love watching you both! AND...Matt, your hair change has made you one hot hunk!!
OH MY GOD YES TO THE PODCAST! Listening to you two is literal free therapy for me and I'm sitting here laughing like an idiot and just only 2 mins into the video! I will watch/ listen to whatever you post !
I think you really need to watch the documentary again! The reporter/stable girl did tell her superiors several times about the abuse. About the draw reins, bleeding mouths and whipping. She even confronted Helgstrand himself! Also, there is not one bad apple in an otherwise good stable, everyone in that arena is abusing the horse they are riding. I agree their names should have been outed too, but seriously when every single rider rides like that you have an abusive system and their orders come from the top. Have you seen Helgstrand riding? Have you seen what he does to his horses in the warmup and even in front of the judges?? I have and his riding is just like what was shown in the documentary...
I agree. Frankly I’m quite surprised by their (non) response to this. It was pretty obvious in the documentary that Helgstrand was very much aware of how the horses in his care were being treated.
The riders WERE named . Find my comment on here. I have a photo of Andreas doing roll kur from years ago. I come from Denmark and everyone knows about him.
@@luemun Well it was difficult for Matt and Jesse to. be too judgemental. It's a difficult situation.
I was not surprised when the documentary came out.
I think the issue is that there's so many professional riders/stables who have some level of abuse. Or if not actual abuse, a neglect of horse welfare. They can't be too specific on things because I'm sure a lot of the people they work with come under some kind of umbrella here... I mean, I personally don't much like the way that their own horses are kept. (Not saying it's abuse, before anyone jumps me, but I don't agree with keeping horses in small individual paddocks for example). I think we as horse people need to be held more accountable, and do better over all, but more importantly I think the sport needs correcting. The rules need to be stricter when it comes to bad examples, and less restrictive when it comes to ways to ride. (Like why are people opposing the relaxing of double bridles in dressage, is it because you can't control your horse in a snaffle?)
I'm sure you've been told this before, but I must say that the two of you bring such positivity and goodness to viewers... it goes far beyond your obvious expertise in horsemanship. I'm not in a position to afford a horse at this time, but it doesn't even matter. I love your videos and your approach to horses and life in general. I love to see how you interact with each other, your horses, and the wonderful results you get from your horses as you show us your progress with them. Thank you for all of the work that you do!
The horse's snoot in the back tickled me so much!! Love it!
The chaos of the question/answers and Jesse wanting hot water was absolutely hilarious!
How do these two not have a million followers they are so entertaining.
Equestrians are sort of rare... If they were influencers in another sport or just generally they could probably have more. But I do agree!
Great video! So excited these are coming monthly. The horse noises and activity in the background is a nice touch including that cute grey nose on Matt’s side.
The ginger/potato disappearance had me roaring!
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Thank you for honesty and authenticity.
My cheeks hurt from laughing . Jesse is my spirit animal 😂😂❤❤ Matt & Jesse, you are such a blessing to all of us, Happy New Year!!! 🎉
I know right!!! Jesse is such a vibe. I also have add, am a horsegirl, train the way he does and love the kardashians. You must be one of "my people" too 😂❤ have a great day!
We just watched... We love watching you both interact with the horses, but we also love watching you interact with each other. Fabulous! Lots of love to you both. 🏆👑🏆❤️👍
Thanks guys for this wonderful video. What a great way to end the year. I love these candid moments and grateful that you share your feelings. Wishing you both a fabulous year in 2024. Much love to both of you and your horses and doggies.
Love seeing you two and think you have a really great relationship. Great fun, thanks and a happy 2024
You 2 are great man! All the best for 2023!
So excited to see you two posting. So much fun !!! May your New Year be filled with good health, happiness and tons of love. Don’t ever change. You both are gifts to all of us. Hugs
Hope to see you both in 2024! Working together in harmony! ❤️🤗❤️🤗 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥂🎉🎉🎉🌟🙂😊😊😊
Thanks for being real and also hilarious ! Happy new year and congratulations!
Happy New Year guys! Wishing you both all the best in 2024 🎊 🎉🥂
I literally want to cuddle this cute little white snout sticking out of his stall on the right side most time of the video 🤗
Happy new year to you both 🎉 you are such sweet personalities ❤
Thanks both. This was a great Q & A. Happy new year to you. I wish you a happy and healthy 2024. Thanks xx
It's lovely to end the year with you two and a Q&A video. You're really adorable and fun to listen to and watch. Your beautiful relationship is a pleasure to see and your different ways of approaching certain subjects or situations can be hilarious! Don't ever change!!!
Thank you both and I wish you all the best for 2024 ✨✨💖✨✨
Happy New Year Matt and Jesse! I hope you both have a Great 2024! 🎉
❤Happy New Year to both and I hope you both have a successful and healthy 2024❤
You two deserve all the best: May all your wishes come true in 2024! ❤❤
Love watching you two! You always put a smile on my face. Jesse losing his ginger " Did a bird come?" 😂 Hoping for a wonderful 2024 for both of you, your horses and team! You deserve all the happiness and love, in your lives, for this New Year 🎉 . So long from PA in the USA
I'm from PA also. Watching Jesse and Matt makes my day.
Yep I saw a bird also🤣
I love this format, please continue! Sending you love and best wishes for the New Year! 🎉
You guys are fantastic and I'm obsessed with these Q&A's!!! Sending you both so much love and support for 2024!!!! Keep on shining 🌟🌟🌟✨
Thanks guys for this video! Look forward to the monthly Q&A. Happy New Year!!
Less than a few minutes in and i'm already giggling. I just love listening to the back and forth between the two of you! Happy 2024 to you both, I hope it's an amazing year
I love all your videos because it often feels like I'm going on an adventure with you from the comfort of my sofa. 😎 Just looking at both of you now, I wonder how often people stop in their tracks and look at you with envy and admiration. All the very best in 2024. 🎉🍾🎊
Happy New Year everyone and thanks for keeping us involved and entertained.
Absolutely loved this so glad it will be monthly keep it up and Happy New Year 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Happy Birthday , Matt 🎉All best wishes for another trip around the sun ✨
Just the right video to end 2023 with a smile - I wish you both a happy new year! ❤
These two are so awesome! I love their perspective on things. They just make so much sense and are so funny! I hope you have a successful 2024! 🎉
Happy New Year you two handsome boys! I hope the New Year brings you lots of success, joy, love, and good health!
Happy New Year and may 2024 bring you the beautiful new home you both want and deserve 🤗🍷🍾🎉🎆🍀🐴🤗
Your banter is always hilarious. Thank you for sharing your perspectives on different topics! They're such balanced and honestly very kind perspectives, yet still with a firm personal stance (matt talking about how he approaches people with more curiousity of "why do you do that" rather than immediate condemnation is a good reminder for myself too, personally. Please keep making more q&as! But only as long as the two of you are still enojoying it. ❤
Happy New Year 2024!
Great team guys!!!!! Loved this and how you both address issues. Love you both!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! The best is yet to come❣️❣️❣️
Ik wens jullie beiden een gelukkig, liefdevol schitterend 2024 ! A bucket filled with ❤ to you and your loved ones (animals included). Thank you for your vlogs, a huge big warm hug from Belgium to you all 🇧🇪🤗
Thanks for the Q and A. You have a great relationship so just enjoy every moment!! Be happy!! Happy New Year. 🎉🎉
What a fabulous surprise, the perfect video to end the year. Learnt and laughed so much form you both. You are each others perfect match ❤
Watched this twice already amidst the new year celebrations! Happy new year Matt and Jesse ! Hope this will be the year you two find your dream property and continue to grow as amazing people! So excited to witness the journey. Onward and upward you go!
1. Thank you for the video Matt. Missed you so much
2. Jesse, now that the QnAs will be done every month, you can be equipped. I drink a lot of Ceylon tea ( the best!) myself and always take a hot flask of tea everywhere I go. You can do something like that too when you join the Jan'24 QnA!
Also, I love how you are everywhere ! ADHD or not, everywhere is exactly where everyone should aspire to be, legit amazing how you embrace your unique nature and it just makes yourself so beautiful to witness as a person. I am so glad you are born this way and it helps you to explore all your creative sides!
3. Matt, as always, I admire how organized, systematic and straightforward you are. I think that is why you have achieved so much at such a young age. Appreciate your strength to speak up at an injustice. That level of confidence is pure magic. I love the way you articulate things and how you look at the world and life in general and OMFG you just listed ALL my favorite tv shows ! All of them ! And the way you deal with hate comments is just right ! As the saying goes " Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from" and also block 'em. Those asses are better kept out of sight! P.S: Now that Steve is there, more videos with him please.
4. Just love those chatty type videos. I learn alot from them and add so much to my life from them in ways that you don't even imagine. It is such a service and a great help. Please continue doing them and please continue slaying and being the amazing people that you are ! The only err is you both are so hot and it adds up to the global warming but keep glowing nevertheless ! Take care. Appreciate you both alot!
Love ,Love, Love how you two interact with each other.
I enjoy watching you two together so much. Wonderful vibe! Loved the ginger tea diversion.
I appreciate you two always take the high road. Its one of the reasons i still follow your channel. Good job!!
Love these guys. Great equestrians and very informative. Thanks for having this channel on You Tube.
I adore these Q&A videos! Such a delight to watch, thank you for sharing! I wish you both a fabulous New Year!
Always enjoy watching both of you chat; you seem like lovely people.
Adore you two together ❤
You two are so entertaining and likeable. Very enjoyable video. Happy new year.
OMG I enjoyed this Q & A even more than the last one. I love how you interact with one another, but the end had me rolling on the floor laughing when that ginger "potato" went missing! Jesse, I love your ADD, and Matt, your hair style is my favorite one you've had.
OMG 🤩 you 2 are absolutely adorable! I really enjoy your videos and Q&A’s, and I am so touched by the love you have for horses 🐎 you guys are very special ❤ happy new year to both of you 🎉
A very Happy Holiday and a very Healthy and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 to both of you! May all your dreams come true and as always, the best to you and yours! Looking forward to all your videos in 2024....
I really enjoyed this as much as I usually love seeing you guys with your horses - you are such a natural and comfortable couple and a big THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts
I hope to restart riding too! I did two years with a rented horse, lots of ground work and minimal tack, thanks to you guys!
Cannot express how much I love the two of you
I just love the chemistry the two of you have and your so funny together.xx happy new year from Scotland xx
🎉Happy New Year! I think that it’s so funny seeing a grey muzzle in the video poking out at Matt’s shoulder! So cute!🥰 🍾🥂
You both are the most adorable on this good internet. You make me smile and laugh all the time, but I have to say that Jesse is hilarious. Love you both and have an amazing New Year.
i absolutely love how down to earth you both are x
Happy New Year!!! Thanks guys!
Hi Matt - greetings from Canada ...I am enjoying your impeccable equestrian education and the joy you find in your daily life. I am also most impressed by your entrepreneurial attitude with savvy multiple streams of income - really wonderful to behold. Wishing you a 2024 filled with adventure and illumination.
I love you guys! You’re a beautiful couple and your knowledge of horses is amazing!
Happy New Year to you both, I hope you have a great holiday break and wishing you all the best for the future :) 😃😍😃
Matt's face at 6:10 had me in STITCHES! Happy New Year guys!
Happy new year guys🎉🎉🎉
May you reach more of your goals with success in 24.
I really appreciate the integrity you share and the positive role models you’ve become for a wide and diverse audience. I am interested in hearing more about if and when you will be showing your horses. Emporio did so well in his 2022 debut. And I love seeing Matt’s elegant riding style.
You two are literally the most beautiful people inside and out!
Love your guys, you are both brilliant and clearly have achieved so, so much in your life thus far, definately know where you are going. Happy New Years.
To be honest, i don't care that much about horses but love watching you both and your lifestyle content. Hapy new year and wishing you luck for 2024!
Happy New Year 🎉🎆🎊🥳 Hope all goes well in the new year 🙏🏻❤
Your hair looks fantastic this way Matt! Suits you so well.
Very interesting, well done Matt and Jesse !
Thank you 👍🌟
Happy new year Matt and Jesse!! 🥳☺
Happy new years guys!!🎉
You guys are so so cute together. You’re so sweet with each other, whenever you’re teasing each other you can sense that it’s all just your sense of humor. You’re lucky to have each other and it’s really enjoyable to be able to follow you on parts of your journey. And as a gay man I find the way that you don’t really literally get into questioning about your sexuality is a really classy and tasteful way to show that those questions shouldn’t need to be brought up, so you don’t. Why wouldn’t it be the most natural thing…?!
I hope Jesse got himself another cup of ginger tea and I can’t wait for your next video. Happy 2024.
Happy New Year, Jesse and Matt! Thank you for all you do!
You two cracked me up every time. 😂 Love you both ! Happy New Year! 🎉
Happy New Year guys. You put a smile on my face.