Totilas- Born This Way (Lady Gaga)

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  • čas přidán 1. 03. 2011
  • born this way- lady Gaga (removed intro). Clips from Pro stallions.com, Song belongs to rightful recording companies being used under the fair use policy for entertainment only, Copyright © 2011 Interscope Records.
    thanks so much for all the views! i really appreciate it guys! If you could please check out the rest of my channel? thank you, theonewiththehorse.

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  • @sefa14
    @sefa14 Před 3 lety +34

    I can't believe that this great horse died yesterday :(

    • @pineemanuelson5936
      @pineemanuelson5936 Před 2 lety

      I just found out today, which is what brought me to CZcams to look at clips of him with his best partner: Edward Gal.

    • @Natural_ShowmanShip
      @Natural_ShowmanShip Před 10 měsíci

      Τηε ολδερ ςε γετ, τηε υοθνφερ ςε διε😮

  • @Hoofprintheart2011
    @Hoofprintheart2011 Před 8 lety +25

    such an amazing stallion, love him!

  • @anjaschubert4086
    @anjaschubert4086 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Für mich das beste Dressurpferd aller Zeiten.😍

  • @jackiedoyle1145
    @jackiedoyle1145 Před 8 lety +25

    when I did therapeutic dressage it was hard. I trained every weekend for a few months. with a disability it can be tough but I won a few blue ribbons in my division :)

  • @liajulee4451
    @liajulee4451 Před 3 lety +26

    R.I.P. to one of the best Dressage horses to ever life.
    Totilas died in the evening of Monday the 14th December 2020.
    He was before he passed in a surgery treating a colic. According to the owners he woke up from the surgery and stood up but passed away not long after doing so.
    With 20 years he was way to young to die and the world of Dressage will from now on miss one of it's most beloved horses.
    There is one more star in the sky tonight.

  • @TheOllie252
    @TheOllie252 Před 11 lety +3

    I feel like I just took a final in a college class. My mind was blown from the effort of both horse and rider! Ooh, my brain just fizzled!

  • @latinamajor
    @latinamajor Před 12 lety +1

    beautiful horse, extremely well trained... can't help but feel that the nobility of this lovely horse is devalued by having him prance around for our amusement.

  • @justme9359
    @justme9359 Před 4 lety +1

    Nothing like seeing a horse foaming at the mouth to make my day complete. How can anyone with feeling even like this ? Blows my mind.

  • @corriealexander5504
    @corriealexander5504 Před 9 lety +3

    It's absolutely beautiful. Totalis is amazing at what he does.

  • @MsSunShine1
    @MsSunShine1 Před 11 lety +12

    That moment, after the test...when u can finally praise your masterpiece for their stunning performance! Nothing like it!

  • @cm4644
    @cm4644 Před 12 lety +1

    Beautiful performance. I like very much like how he praises the horse here and there for doing a good job. Don't see that often anymore. A treat to watch.

  • @BroncRider2341
    @BroncRider2341 Před 12 lety +2

    The way he pull his haunches right down for a Piaffe is truly amazing! I could watch him all day!

  • @pineemanuelson5936
    @pineemanuelson5936 Před 2 lety +3

    I just learned today--over half a year after the fact--that the gorgeous black stallion, Totilas died in Dec 2020 of complications from colic, at only 20 years old. What a terrible, terrible shame. I've been watching videos of him with the best partner he ever had--Edward Gal. Rest in power, gorgeous boy.

    • @Shkh.06
      @Shkh.06 Před 13 dny

      Don’t be fooled. His owner did some horrific things to him.

  • @sarahposey7166
    @sarahposey7166 Před 9 lety +9

    I did not say it is classical dressage, but extreme physical talent on Totilas's part

    • @shannontheriverjellyfish1041
      @shannontheriverjellyfish1041 Před 9 lety +8

      Sorry just had to say that the horse is really amazing but the method used for this one is called Rolkur. If you search it up it'll show you what it is and it does cause the horse pain. I actually looked into some other equestrian sports I enjoy or events and found what some people do is purely disgusting. This horse has been brave to go through the owners way of training and I'm glad that Rolkur is banned. Sorry if I ruined anything but it's best if people know what goes on behind the scenes. On another note there's so many good owners out there with horses that are complete super stars that are given kind methods to practice with what they do.

  • @Walnut28Comms
    @Walnut28Comms Před 11 lety

    This horse has some of the most magnificent canter pirouettes, extended canters, piaffe and passage, and tempi changes I've seen. Some may say his shoulder action is too "flamboyant" according to "classical" dressage. But that's the point of the song...Totilas was "born this way." Dressage-specific breeding is producing more and more brilliance. No soring here. Gal is a fabulous rider and trainer, and people who haven't trained or competed at Grand Prix should do that before criticizing..

  • @bellabelliboo
    @bellabelliboo Před 12 lety +2

    That is one BEAUTIFUL, BOUNCY stallion!!!

  • @chrstnlmllr51
    @chrstnlmllr51 Před 10 lety +14

    Jeez! People on this thread are asserting Totilas isn't happy to do dressage - but I know from being around dog breeders - breeders choose, from the litter, the one who has the correct personality & drive to enjoy, and thus succeed at, competing. And then, some said the Dressage movements are unnatural, that they must be forced. But Totilas was born to move the way he does, there would have been generations of careful selection to produce this inborn talent. From reading the thread I learned that Dutch Warmbloods like Totilas are specifically bred for Dressage just as Quarterhorses are bred with bodies perfect for the quarter mile. It's only common sense people! Let's enjoy the astounding, sublime performances of the elite athletes Totilas & Edward Gal.

    • @cuthulu7894
      @cuthulu7894 Před 10 lety

      LOL No, read 'Tug of War: Classical Versus Modern Dressage:' You clearly don't know what you are talking about.

    • @chrstnlmllr51
      @chrstnlmllr51 Před 9 lety

      Greetings Cuthulu! What dog breeders say about choosing their "picks" and what I see in my own dog's inborn gait - these were my points. Are you saying it's not the same with horses bred for dressage?
      I won't be reading "Tug of War" but I did look up its reviews and I learned a lot just from those. A brief look at a few reviews showed none which disputed the author's stand against modern training methods. So thanks for the education but I kinda wish I didn't know - my awe at what I see in those CZcams videos is now tainted. But knowing is better.

  • @meaghannescheering2522
    @meaghannescheering2522 Před 9 lety +98

    I'm not trying to criticize Dressage but I just started dressage and I have to say its so stinking difficult. Every time I do the circle wrong and I get corrected I get so pissed off that I feel like giving up.

    • @selbeeps1
      @selbeeps1 Před 9 lety +15

      Meaghanne Scheering Many people don't give this sport the credit it is due. The pros make it look easy. Many will also criticize you for partaking in it (claims of cruelty). Ignorance is abundant. It's a beautiful sport because of those corrections you're receiving now. Have heart, stick with it and you will be rewarded after much hard work. Keep your dedication and don't get discouraged! I look forward to seeing you and your horse performing in the future!

    • @haleighr6035
      @haleighr6035 Před 8 lety +3

      +Meaghanne Scheering I haven't tried dressage yet, but I feel you, some of this stuff you just have a throw down about lol.

    • @Moonlightgem55
      @Moonlightgem55 Před 8 lety +1

      +Meaghanne Scheering Dont give up :) I am learning dressage and it really hard but I am already getting better. I bet that this rider was frustrated at many points when they were learning but they never gave up and now that are AWESOME!

    • @lainam269
      @lainam269 Před 8 lety +1

      +Meaghanne Scheering It is hard. I have tried it many times and training yourself and not to mention your horse can be very difficult. Stick with it because it is such an impressive sport and can be very rewarding. :)

    • @lindseyjohnson7850
      @lindseyjohnson7850 Před 8 lety +2

      +The Art2Ride I ride western. It seems that english riders don't take us seriously! Who cares? I was born this way!

  • @nolabobo1
    @nolabobo1 Před 11 lety

    MAGNIFICENT MOVEMENT - SUCH POWER AND HEIGHT IN THE ACTION.INCREDIBLE RIDER AND PERFORMANCE - BRAVO!!!!!

  • @PadawanLara
    @PadawanLara Před 11 lety

    great pirouette! Love that horse... I haven't seen many dressage competitions, and this may be the best horse I have ever seen.

  • @howaboutno1424
    @howaboutno1424 Před 9 lety +147

    does anyone else think that his name reminds you of tortilla?

  • @looneymoo125
    @looneymoo125 Před 12 lety +4

    The amazing son of the great Gribaldi, he sure is a great credit to his sire!

  • @ileadadbllife
    @ileadadbllife Před 12 lety +1

    Every time I watch Totilas, my day gets ten times better.

  • @cherrycola7457
    @cherrycola7457 Před 10 lety

    Totilas is a BEAUTYFULL Horse, and his movement is....gorgeous!

  • @meganpeterson7828
    @meganpeterson7828 Před 9 lety +6

    I'm new to learning about dressage, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the poll suppose to be the highest point? And this horses' poll is not, and he is broken at the 3rd vertebrae.

    • @alexhood1027
      @alexhood1027 Před 9 lety

      Megan Peterson it depends on the horses crest and if they are properly on the bit (by on the bit i mean with hindquarters tucked and back rounded, creating a 'soft' outline, not just having their head down all pretty.). Totilas has a very nicely built crest and is on the bit, so his poll will not be the highest point, you will find this is the same with many other advanced dressage horses, even if the crest is higher by only an inch or so. :)

    • @jetsat100
      @jetsat100 Před 9 lety +5

      Megan Peterson you are right.We have controverse discussions about this in Europe.We calles it "Rollkur" where the horses head is pulled to the chest which we think is animal abuse...Edward Gal is using this to make the horse "supple" but we think it`s abuse ...unfortunately the judges are giving high notes to such a presentation...we think this has nothing to do with classical riding

    • @YoinkeeDoink
      @YoinkeeDoink Před 9 lety

      jetsat100

    • @alexhood1027
      @alexhood1027 Před 8 lety

      +jetsat100 I know Totilas has been put through Rollkur in the past (can't remember if it was with Edward or not) and yes it is cruel but Rollkur is not being used in this video, his neck is not hyper flexed and his chin is not tucked into his chest, if you look up some images on google you can see the difference. (in other words i completely agree with ultimate gamer (simon) on this issue.

    • @jetsat100
      @jetsat100 Před 8 lety +1

      +Alex Hood Gal was using rolkur on Totias as he do it on his new horse now.The Problem of the Rollkur is that the horse become supressed.We called it here "learned helplessness",and of course the physical Problems who runs after with this choice of riding.Its not importent if he do it on the show,but even on he show you can see that he is in a Rollkur -training.Look at older rider ,you can clearly see the difference.the horses were far more happy.Look for Christine Stückelberger or Rainer Klimke.

  • @ROBLOXianAnimalLover
    @ROBLOXianAnimalLover Před 10 lety +16

    Im...Im....SPEECHLESS! This is wonderful! :O

  • @Rescuepoor
    @Rescuepoor Před 12 lety

    While I abhor the practice of "rollkur", Edward Gal is an incredibly talented rider. Totilas is a "once-in-a-lifetime" horse. Just wish they had not used rollkur to train him.
    Thanks for the video. You did a wonderful job with the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @annelizabethloder9142
    @annelizabethloder9142 Před 12 lety

    You are absolutely correct, and your analogy to human athletes is very appropriate. These are horses that were bred for this purpose, additionally this discipline is not one that using abusive training methods produces results. Yes it is arduous training but to be great the horse has to enjoy his work.

  • @lorasnape4985
    @lorasnape4985 Před 7 lety +11

    and tail flick............and tail flick....................and tail flick........

  • @jjkrt12345
    @jjkrt12345 Před 10 lety +49

    There are good and bad trainers in every sport including Dressage. I used to run Dressage shows and I also knew Western shows since my dad's side of the family did this and I saw bad horse training and the need to win at all costs in both styles. As for injuries this happens in all horse sports. Like human athletes it's going to happen no matter how hard we try to have it not. I used to do demos where I would ride with a raw egg wrapped in my rein to show that the rein was a frame, not something pulled on or to abuse the horse with. I would then take off the bridle and saddle to show that it was my body that influenced the horse's natural way of going and not force or pressure training. I thought of myself as a natural rider where the horse was my partner, not an object to win with.

  • @mollywilliams8832
    @mollywilliams8832 Před 11 lety

    this is stunning. i can't believe somebody would call this abuse; there is clearly an incredible relationship between this horse and rider. if there wasn't, this level of riding wouldn't be possible. Totilas is an international competitor and if he really hated it and was trained in an abusive manner, he would be fighting. Maybe your (Lilly Hart)barn was abusive, but a proper trainer doesn't abuse the horse; that would create distrust and fear, neither of which is exhibited with Gal and Totilas.

  • @angelikapratsch8880
    @angelikapratsch8880 Před rokem

    Ausgebeutet bis zum Letzten, ohne Rücksicht. Mir kommen heute noch die Tränen, wenn ich an seine Geschichte denke. Die Profitgier stand jedem ins Gesicht geschrieben.

  • @ashmule2805
    @ashmule2805 Před 10 lety +4

    I have been inspired. Someday, I'm gonna do a freestyle to the Doctor Who theme.

  • @laragrove75
    @laragrove75 Před 4 lety +10

    Hahaha I really thought Totilas did freestyle to born this way for a minute 😂😂

    • @ORSkie
      @ORSkie Před 4 lety +3

      I wish he had; it makes him far more interesting to watch. Loved Blue Horse Matine because she danced to the music.
      The owners of this one don't appear to try to get him to hit the beat at all in the actual presentations, although he is definitely well-trained, beautiful and graceful, etc.
      So I really enjoyed this version :)

  • @madisoningraham9889
    @madisoningraham9889 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for putting that so eloquently. As an american I found her comment very offensive, but could not have put my feelings into words this respectfully. Bravo!

  • @SweetSnickers107
    @SweetSnickers107 Před 11 lety

    I am mainly a jumper rider. I spend most of my time riding on the flat and working in dressage even though I am a jumper. All horse sports are based off of dressage (except western). It is if you want to face it or not. So don't criticize dressage. This horse and rider are working together and the horse is very relaxed. He is not being abused. If you need to pick on a team so inspirational and talented you must be really desperate or jealous. I wouldn't waste my breath if I were 1 of you haters

  • @xxequestrianjuliexx8834
    @xxequestrianjuliexx8834 Před 9 lety +5

    Dressage is beautiful. I honestly love it

  • @katieking2525
    @katieking2525 Před 8 lety +5

    I love watchin dressage and ,my thing, barrel racin😍😍😍

    • @BreeKayBe
      @BreeKayBe Před 8 lety +3

      That's the thing about horse lovers, we can appreciate talent and beauty no matter what the sport. Me? Yeah put me on a trail and I'm happy, but I can enjoy dressage, barrel racing, eventing(as long as I'm not riding lol) and most any equine sport.

    • @airlie1424
      @airlie1424 Před 7 lety +2

      ...what about me and penning and arena sorting :|

  • @lindareiter6575
    @lindareiter6575 Před 11 lety

    The way dressage horses move amaze me! They can dance much better than I could ever hope to! Beautiful horse!!

  • @Diamondwolf-bp5ck
    @Diamondwolf-bp5ck Před 8 lety +2

    beautiful flying changes

  • @gemmacortell9356
    @gemmacortell9356 Před 10 lety +5

    i love it and the horse is beautiful and the moves too.

  • @SaltedTheluji
    @SaltedTheluji Před 10 lety +21

    The comments on this vid are a train wreck

  • @Hurley4289
    @Hurley4289 Před 11 lety +1

    this is simply beautiful. how can we help children of the inner city share in this wonderful experience?

  • @Docgarlinghouse
    @Docgarlinghouse Před 11 lety

    I'm an endurance rider down to the bone and haven't a clue what rollkur is. Don't care, either. What I see is a talented, spectacularly beautiful animal and a talented rider working as a team and putting it all the Lady Gaga is icing on the cake. And I agree that if this horse were being abused or "forced", his body language wouldn't be as relaxed, focused and paying attention to his job and his team mate onboard. WELL DONE. Lovely to watch.

  • @kittenlovestheworld8222
    @kittenlovestheworld8222 Před 10 lety +9

    that's Rollkur that's what killed him...
    his trainer trained him badly wrong :(

    • @jamie032300
      @jamie032300 Před 9 lety +2

      kitten loves the world Lol, that IS NOT rollkur. That is a simple COLLECTION. If you look up rollkur on the internet, there's an evident difference.

    • @alexhood1027
      @alexhood1027 Před 9 lety

      kitten loves the world Totilas has been forced to do rollkur (also known as hyperflexion or being over under the bit) previously in competition (and possibly in training) but in this video Totilas is not being forced into rollkur, he is collected with a rounded back and tucked hindquarters, meaning he is properly on the bit and working in a 'soft' outline, rollkur does not accomplish this effectively. For a good example of rollkur look it up online, it is when the horses neck is being put into a position of extreme flexion, causing the horse to tuck their chin to their chest and be under the bit.

    • @cindycordova9872
      @cindycordova9872 Před 4 lety +1

      @Jenaya Olsen agree...the only accurate comment here

  • @shirehorse91
    @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +8

    If you want to see properly executed dressage with grace watch YT video: 'Pas de trois of Klimke, Otto Crepin & Stuckelberger'

  • @jenberroa8887
    @jenberroa8887 Před 11 lety

    What an athlete! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

  • @2bfree4ever1
    @2bfree4ever1 Před 11 lety +2

    A vision pleasure to watch these 2. Absolutely Magical. They are so RIGHT together. It is no question in my mind as to why they are making history together. I Love to watch the magic of them. Beautiful is the only thing that comes to mind.

  • @hannah4horses375
    @hannah4horses375 Před 10 lety +62

    I

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +8

      LOL KIddo, if you don't know what collection is you don't understand dressage.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +3

      BronzeMustangGirl Bee So, you think abusing horse is completely ok and no one has the right to tell you to stop. Get over yourself.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +6

      ***** The faults the horse is showing is a sign of abusive training, so it's important to critique the horse's movement. Every time a fault shows up the rider and trainer did something wrong. If you are against animal abuse then you need to be honest and direct about what has happened to this horse. For example, he's broken at the third and four vertebrae. That tells me that someone really did a number on this horse's mouth with a bit. The U'd back etc. is similar to a human lifting heavy weights with a U'd back. The only thing that will result is a damaged back and joints.

    • @Dordydana
      @Dordydana Před 10 lety +6

      shirehorse91 Can you just let it go! First of all, I am with you on the 'true collection' side of things, and its okay for everyone to have their own opinions but whats not okay is hearing you shout at young girls and everyone else saying "You're not a dressage rider" and "You don't know anything" (especially for someone who is just starting out riding). It is rude, disrespectful and so arrogant. You don't need to make everyone else feel like shit, because you know "everything" and you are just the 'worlds best dressage rider'. I do not accuse you because of your opinion of collection, but I cannot stand people putting other people beneath them... Fucking bullshit. Just fucking stop it.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +1

      Jordana Watson Please, stop making an ass of yourself by telling everyone what they can and can't say. They don't know what they are talking about and that's reality. Don't promote yourself as an authority when you don't know what you are talking about. Sorry to pop your bubble, but that's is also reality.

  • @jessicakudlacek4994
    @jessicakudlacek4994 Před 10 lety +5

    It least the horse is trying. >.>

  • @charlotteholland7546
    @charlotteholland7546 Před 10 lety

    The knee action is incredible. Definitely would never have a career as a show hunter :-) And I love the light colored Shadbelly. It makes for a lovely picture on such a dark horse.

  • @shazraff2010
    @shazraff2010 Před 9 lety

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful - what more is there to say!!

  • @barbaraenglish6259
    @barbaraenglish6259 Před 8 lety +3

    honestly im country and i like barrel racing and i watched this and i kinda like dressage but i would never be able to do this i like barrel racing better

  • @xxheatherthehorsexx1781
    @xxheatherthehorsexx1781 Před 10 lety +19

    that extended trot is very bad those horses are getting wrecked because that horse is lifting his legs far to high!!

    • @Yuri-kr2zd
      @Yuri-kr2zd Před 10 lety +10

      False collection will destroy your horse's body.

    • @easyequine3827
      @easyequine3827 Před 6 lety +1

      XxHeatherTheHorse Xx at least he is trying and performing

    • @avereefrancis5467
      @avereefrancis5467 Před 6 lety

      noRthern wOLVES he is but he also didn't settle to retirement and was diagnosed with a few diseases because of that

    • @chesneybrown5259
      @chesneybrown5259 Před 6 lety +1

      The horse is fine he wouldnt have done so well if so. 2 of My horses do dressage their fine

    • @lorelaik8182
      @lorelaik8182 Před 6 lety +2

      XxHeatherTheHorse Xx Saddleseat riding is worst, those horses are actually forced to do it and get abused if they don't. MOST dressage horses learn and do it naturally :)

  • @MsEventer28
    @MsEventer28 Před 11 lety

    The plethora of idiots commenting really astounds me. This is an incredible horse and rider pair. Dressage is all about rhythm, looseness, acceptance...etc. Dressage is the basis for all other disciplines and it is about perfecting the natural movement of the horse. Theses horses are bred to have suspension(a horse should have suspension at all gaits but the walk) and totilass has brilliant movement. Great video.

  • @breyerclassics5579
    @breyerclassics5579 Před 8 lety +2

    Totilas is amazing!! He's an amazing horse!!!

  • @Ms4WhyNot
    @Ms4WhyNot Před 10 lety +10

    I agree, unnatural, forced paces are being mistaken for "flair" these days. The horses are full of tension and wrong angles and gives the sport an ugly face. They should ban the nosebands in competition and then see who can really RIDE a horse...

    • @cuthulu7894
      @cuthulu7894 Před 10 lety +3

      The original test was ride with a ribbon tide to his nose. If they weren't forcing the horse's head with a severe bit they wouldn't know what to do.

    • @Yuri-kr2zd
      @Yuri-kr2zd Před 10 lety +3

      The people saying that Totilas' movements are ok, don't know anything about dressage.

  • @MaritsView
    @MaritsView Před 9 lety +5

    Beautiful horse! but l prefer taking him for a beach ride something they love to do.
    Like no bit and no saddle just galloping on the beach all free, or with saddle or bit but in a good way, in the woods, they love it

    • @noelleankle8045
      @noelleankle8045 Před 9 lety

      i don't think that horse will respond without a bit O-O maybe with a nice all purpose saddle and bridle.

    • @MaritsView
      @MaritsView Před 9 lety +1

      You're wrong, it's all about trust, l have been around horses, they even be trained on voice too

    • @kirakelley552
      @kirakelley552 Před 9 lety +3

      Before I bought my horse, she was trained to go tackless and with just a neck rope. She's currently six

    • @MaritsView
      @MaritsView Před 9 lety

      Awww that's sweet, what's her name ?

    • @kirakelley552
      @kirakelley552 Před 9 lety

      I named her Kenna but I have yet to figure out how to change my picture from my phone :P

  • @zarah6356
    @zarah6356 Před 8 lety

    I like Totilas' movements over Valegro's. Valegro is a fantastic horse, but Totilas had this kind of x-factor thing that made him look spectacular. Valegro earned his world record though xx.

  • @41304
    @41304 Před 12 lety

    Wow, this horse is absolutely beautiful!

  • @petrairene
    @petrairene Před 8 lety +4

    Definitely not "born that way"
    That front legs paddling movement is the product of abusive training.

    • @milkshakerhino743
      @milkshakerhino743 Před 8 lety

      Or maybe something called training? Just because some people do it doesn't mean everyone does

    • @destinyfisher7569
      @destinyfisher7569 Před 8 lety

      no need to share your stupidity. its called gaited.@Milkshake Rhino

    • @Raquel-gd8gz
      @Raquel-gd8gz Před 8 lety

      +petrairene I wonder if they used soaring.. :c

  • @alyssayeo3324
    @alyssayeo3324 Před 8 lety +12

    Does anyone not see how upset this horse is , flicking tail , ears back , foaming mouth . this so called beautiful performance , is only achieved through pain , pain bit in the horse's mouth , big sparp ass Spurs digging into the horses sides . Nothing beautiful about this accept for the horse

    • @jonsue17
      @jonsue17 Před 8 lety +2

      So athlete's are being torchured because they are sweating? Have you done dressage?

    • @Raquel-gd8gz
      @Raquel-gd8gz Před 8 lety +3

      +Alyssa yeo Actually, good riders don't use spurs. c: So, depending on if this a good rider (by that im meaning good as in good to their horses) you might not need to worry about the spurs. They're mainly for show. I know someone who wears spurs while she rides, but she never used them.
      But how they use the bit it terrible. And that front leg paddling isn't natural. Your right as well- The horse isn't comfortable.
      I wouldn't be surprised if they used soaring to get the horse to do that with it's legs. The poor boy/girl :c

    • @justevie6719
      @justevie6719 Před 8 lety +3

      I can see what you mean but the foaming of the mouth means that the horse is on the bit, and the ears are back to show that it is concentrated the horse would not be doing this if it's ears where back in anger, it would be bucking and refusing as for the spurs I have some myself and they are not sharp, they are blunt it is against rules and regulations for anything to be able to hurt the horse! they are used as an aid not as a weapon!

    • @levilivengood8928
      @levilivengood8928 Před 8 lety +6

      Clearly this person isn't very familiar with horses, foaming at the mouth is acceptance of the bit most people choose not to clean the horses mouth because it accentuates this acceptance, as for spurs proper use of spurs is not painful, western spurs which have a very prominent rowel are rolled not gouged they are an aid to give the desired pressure so as not to give an over accentuated leg cue but as others have said horses at this level don't need spurs. But to be honest before you knock on someone's chosen discipline maybe you should try to maintain the discipline and dedication to developing your craft to this level, just food for thought.

    • @olgab9669
      @olgab9669 Před 8 lety +5

      flicking tail: some horses do that when they're focusing on something or to line themselves up, sort of for balance. foaming mouth: means acceptance of the bit. ears back: yeah... that's a good thing. it means the horse is concentrating on what the rider is telling him to do and is prepared to obey the cues. My gelding almost always has his ears pricked backwards when we're working. When they're pinned all the way back, pressed to the head is when you have a problem and are most likely about to eat dirt. so yeah do your research and actually ride a horse a few times before listening to PETA and bashing on other people that know what they're doing.

  • @Em-dh2eh
    @Em-dh2eh Před 8 lety

    God doesn't make mistakes....... Totilas is a prime example!!

  • @ariari1533
    @ariari1533 Před 10 lety

    Beautiful horse + amazing rider = perfect duo

  • @BenteKristinHolmstrand
    @BenteKristinHolmstrand Před 9 lety +4

    I dont critisize dressage....i critisize the fact that a dressage-horse is beautiful without looking like he's about to choke...Stop rollkur-riding!!!

  • @megabreyerlover911
    @megabreyerlover911 Před 10 lety +5

    ppl just shut up! there is nothing wrong with Totalis! just get over it! it doesnt hurt them! they bred for this and the r born to love to do it. it comes from the heart. so just stop thinking its abuse cuz its not. soooo shut up.

    • @Ms4WhyNot
      @Ms4WhyNot Před 10 lety +2

      ok, we;'ll all shut up If you know anything about a horse's body language or classical dressage you'd know that this is BS riding… forced "showy" paces that are technically incorrect according to the old masters' guidelines.

    • @megananspach5179
      @megananspach5179 Před 10 lety +2

      Annelle Muller News flash!! These are 1200 pound animals... If they didn't want to do dressage then they wouldn't. Duhhhh!!! Besides your probably the kind of person who thinks horse pulls are cruel too... So why am I even bothering?!?!?!? (I

    • @Ms4WhyNot
      @Ms4WhyNot Před 10 lety +5

      Megan Anspach You clearly don't know THAT much about horses… or animal behaviour/psychology. Go get a little more life experience and then reconsider your comments.

    • @megananspach5179
      @megananspach5179 Před 10 lety

      Annelle Muller Sooo, guess what. I pretty much LIVE on a quarter horse ranch and I'm in pony club, and my favorite hobby is riding my horse. Not trying to boast, but do you even own a horse? Because if you did, you probably wouldn't be posting ignorant comments like that.

    • @elleygabriella8232
      @elleygabriella8232 Před 10 lety +1

      Megan Anspach Sooo guess what. I pretty much LIVE on my champion horse Duke (Kayuse XD I dunno how to spell his dressage/racehorse name)

  • @tylasetzkorn5503
    @tylasetzkorn5503 Před 12 lety

    Totilas - Born and bred!! You are a champ

  • @tehbunnei
    @tehbunnei Před 11 lety

    This is just gorgeous. Totilas dances like no other.

  • @xoxohorsegirl7251
    @xoxohorsegirl7251 Před 7 lety +3

    Does anyone know what they do to this horse!? This is NOT beautiful! It's abuse! Please search that up!

    • @quinnamolden1188
      @quinnamolden1188 Před 7 lety +1

      Theres a difference, if your talking about Rolkur. These horses heads are put in a frame, Rolkur is where there nose is always touching their chest. This is not Rolkur because they were being aided into a frame not forced, and Rolkur horses have their heads tied like that for hours, while these horses were normal.

    • @FeliciaLindblom1337
      @FeliciaLindblom1337 Před 7 lety +2

      Rollkür is not only when the horse's head is touching the chest..

    • @tanakk9
      @tanakk9 Před 7 lety

      Actually its sad to say Totilas is often Rolkurred. Rolkur doesn't just mean head is touching chest. It is severe over extension. Totilas was abused after his first rider. It reflects in his riding greatly.

    • @foxsisterssnow2218
      @foxsisterssnow2218 Před 7 lety

      XxNORTHERNlightsAJxX thank you omg it's terrible how they get horses to do this

  • @chemmaelotte6977
    @chemmaelotte6977 Před 10 lety +3

    This isn't very good dressage it is meant to be about fluidity and suppleness but this is forcing the poor horse to do stuff that it doesn't want to if you want to see proper dressage search Charlotte Du Jardin and Valegro she is my idol and anyone that thinks that forcing horses to do things is good have obviously never ridden in thier life and they just think that they are being cool by pretending!

    • @laura120987
      @laura120987 Před 10 lety +1

      YES I Love Valegro. When I watch that horse I am amazed. He has such wonderful and natural suspension. The extended trot is animated but it is obvious it is all his own animation and suspension that is coming out. It is not mechanical at all! This is the mark of a happy horse. His has almost no tail swishing, his mouth is almost never open, plus he is about 90% of the time on the vertical! You can tell he rides off the leg and not the face...as it should be! It is obvious to me that his rider really enjoys riding him and that they have a bond. That's what I like to see in dressage, not some pretty horse that is being forced. It is always so sad to me that horse don't get to choose their owners or riders. The world would be a better place if they could. Totilas is obviously extremely naturally gifted, think how much better he could have been if he was just started the right way, and with a talented kind rider like Charlotte.

    • @laura120987
      @laura120987 Před 10 lety

      His rider did an amazing job conditioning this horse...even during his 1 and 2's you can tell that he is not struggling with balance or fatigue as some dressage horse do. You can all ways tell a well conditioned horse from lack of tail swishing in the 1 and 2's. Tail swishing to me means lots of trying going on! Or lots of annoyance.

    • @catlocks467
      @catlocks467 Před 10 lety

      chemma elotte Shut up!! Totilas was bred to enjoy and move like he does, so stop criticizing him! No one needs to know about how much you think he's "forced". He's not at all, get your tiny brain straight! Keep your RUDE comments to yourself and go cry about it. I'm tired of people just assuming Totilas is forced and doesn't like doing dressage, this video is obviously for people who LIKE Totilas, so go find a stupid "Dressage Hater" forum, I'm sure they would LOVE to hear your dumb concerns.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +1

      CloverGroveStables Don't be ridiculous.

    • @catlocks467
      @catlocks467 Před 10 lety

      shirehorse91 I didn't ask for your opinion. You can't change my love for Totilas or my mind. Go on a different page that is about hating him.

  • @tadsmith2866
    @tadsmith2866 Před 10 lety +1

    this is one of my most favorite videos on youtube. that horse is such a gorgeous mover!

  • @JCBearadise
    @JCBearadise Před 11 lety +1

    The horses live to perform. They love doing this, just like a well trained dog enjoys performing for his owner. Such a joy to witness.

  • @shirehorse91
    @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +52

    His strides are uneven and the toe flick is a fault. This fake dressage is destroying and killing these beautiful horses. Stop supporting it.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +2

      ojojojojojoje At 0:38. An extended trot is not performed that way.

    • @sophiecalvert5909
      @sophiecalvert5909 Před 10 lety

      His strides are only un-even because that's a heavy horse like a cob or draught - it wont be able to do them properly - as long as he's having fun that's all that matters

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +5

      Sophie Calvert No, his strides are uneven because he's unbalanced. Crippling pain is not fun. It's sick what they are doing to this horse.

    • @TuttaW
      @TuttaW Před 10 lety +14

      For those who are unable to present anything remotely similar to that of Gal the only thing left - to tell imaginary stories about "pain" and "wrong dressage". A horse in pain is not looking and behaving like this.

    • @shirehorse91
      @shirehorse91 Před 10 lety +3

      Volha Sasnouskaya LOL Silly person. Read up on the fake dressage industry and stop being ignorant. These horses don't last longer than 6 years.

  • @moorekiana87
    @moorekiana87 Před 9 lety

    Can't people just watch this video and appreciate it. No so many negative people like to turn this into a negative thing.

  • @AliceEventing
    @AliceEventing Před 9 lety +1

    Amazing video!!!! Totilas looking fabulous as always. Can't believe that he missed out on WEG because of an old injury.

  • @elleygabriella8232
    @elleygabriella8232 Před 10 lety +2

    I can watch this all day!!!!

  • @firefly495
    @firefly495 Před 10 lety +1

    i love the flying changes at 1:30

  • @ilovemyponystomuch
    @ilovemyponystomuch Před 12 lety

    I wish Edward Gal was still riding Totilas... it was so beautiful. but what a talented horse!!! i would kill to just see him in person

  • @MsSunShine1
    @MsSunShine1 Před 11 lety

    He is stunning!!!!

  • @TheKatWinters
    @TheKatWinters Před 10 lety +1

    Wow he loves his job!!!!! He has such incredible reach he almost hits his own muzzle. What a brilliant horse to watch..

  • @secrethorse97
    @secrethorse97 Před 12 lety

    Wow that horse is gorgeous AND utterly amazing!!

  • @sashe6398
    @sashe6398 Před 11 lety +1

    What a beautiful horse, and amazing at hos job! He obviously loves it. He moves so gracefully and who knew such a huge animal could be so agile and graceful.
    He is probably most certainly my favourite dressage horse!!

  • @tedgarcia7821
    @tedgarcia7821 Před 9 lety

    That was awesome! everyone can apperciate of the beauty of dressage. Few people understand the discipline and training it takes to obtain the control and movements. It dates back to the days of the Spanish War Horses. Few people know the circus horses (Lippizone Stallions) are the highest level of Dressage.

  • @judithlane-ewing8245
    @judithlane-ewing8245 Před 9 lety

    So utterly stunning ,,so beautiful.

  • @brunstar111
    @brunstar111 Před 11 lety

    just awesome!

  • @equiner7
    @equiner7 Před 11 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning!! I could watch this horse and rider all day! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kkskearney
    @kkskearney Před 11 lety

    stunning!

  • @ianna48
    @ianna48 Před 11 lety +2

    This is beautiful! Very nice movements! It's really cool how the horse is doing the movements to the beat of the song!

  • @marciblack3381
    @marciblack3381 Před 9 lety

    Oui..you were born this way..wonderful!!

  • @sophiabutler5371
    @sophiabutler5371 Před 11 lety +1

    True Legend, BEAUTIFUL horse!! AMAZING performance!

  • @PonieGirls
    @PonieGirls Před 13 lety

    love this xx

  • @NRA11
    @NRA11 Před 8 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing...thank you

  • @Vhunt12
    @Vhunt12 Před 11 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @stephanieking7744
    @stephanieking7744 Před 11 lety

    Resilient & Beautiful!

  • @shericraft8461
    @shericraft8461 Před 8 lety

    I am in awe of the beautiful creatures that have more talent in their one hoof than I have in my entire body! Breathtaking to watch!

  • @romeo55991
    @romeo55991 Před 11 lety

    Drop Dead Gorgeous!

  • @MyGrayHorse
    @MyGrayHorse Před 12 lety

    Just Breathtaking !

  • @BoldEleganceRider
    @BoldEleganceRider Před 12 lety

    Look how high that horse manages to get it's legs up! So bold but elegant!;)

  • @trishell06
    @trishell06 Před 11 lety

    fantastic !

  • @bethsugg5677
    @bethsugg5677 Před 4 lety

    beautiful!!